While the military and members of the network monarch have remained ambivalent about the future of Thailand under Vajiralongkorn, they have continued to exploit the ailing King Bhumibol for their own legitimacy. Both King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit moved back to their seaside palace of Hua Hin on 10 May 2015. The event was celebrated by the military as part of shoring up popular support for the military’s role as the monarchy’s defender. But if the military clings to the King and Queen, it will further prevent Vajiralongkorn from emerging as a credible successor.