Shielded from all criticisms by the draconian lese majeste, written by his own appointed privy council through the military coup, Bhumibol is hailed and promoted as the 'development king' since after the failed democracy transition in Thailand saw military generals after generals in power. Those years of complete propaganda still dominate the current hegemony in the now mostly democratic country, with billion of dollar still spent to promote his supposed deeds yearly. But to understand Bhumibol's true role and nature, you need to look at some hidden laws and institutions such as the Crown Property Bureau, his presence in the stock market, as well as the true nature of his closest aides, such as Sumet Tantivejkul or Prem Tinsulanonda.
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