There has been a sensational drama in the Thai royal family recently, which has caused the whole of Southeast Asia to boil.
Thailand's second prince, the "traveling prince" who has been exiled for many years, suddenly flew back to Bangkok from the United States on the birthday of the old Thai king Bhumibol, and his every move seemed to show the family's embarrassment and cold war.
I remember the last time he returned to Thailand was in August last year, and it had already caused an uproar at that time.
The outside world speculated that his arrival would even affect the status of his half-brother Tibanggong. However, the King of Thailand did not receive him publicly, and it seems that their relationship is still not very good, and the stalemate still exists.
This time, the second prince returned to Thailand again and appeared in a black professional outfit, with a golden tie and leather shoes, showing respect for the royal family all the time.
He came back to pay tribute to his grandfather, but what he didn't expect was that he was not qualified to go to worship with his father's family, so he had to go alone to the statue of his grandfather Bhumibol to lay flowers, and the second prince's expression looked very painful.
But as a lawyer, he knows Thai etiquette well, so when he worships his grandfather, he always shows respect for his grandfather, as well as his own piety.
But, even so, he was still treated indifferently by the King of Thailand.
Just when the second prince was worshipping his grandfather, the king of Thailand brought Queen Suthida and Princess Sirivan to participate in Bhumibol's official birthday commemoration.
Suthida is dressed in extravagant traditional Thai attire, which contrasts sharply with the delicate beauty of Princess Si Van . Her bright smile and the intimacy of the King of Thailand seemed to be indifferent to this formal occasion.
Princess Sifan and the second prince are biological brothers and sisters, but they have hardly met for so many years.
The bright image of the father and daughter highlights the isolation of the second prince.
He was exiled to the United States by the King of Thailand and his biological mother along with his other brothers, and did not set foot in Thailand for 27 years. On the other hand, Princess Sifan is qualified to be left behind and serve as the "mascot" of the Protector Beast because of her auspicious life.
The arrival of the second prince this time once again revealed the estrangement between him and the king of Thailand. Although he was courteous and courteous on his return, his relationship with the King of Thailand still seems to have reached an impasse. The king of Thailand would rather snub his own son in public than show him a little warmth.
In stark contrast, the king's care for his two daughters became more deliberate and contrived.
They are the same flesh and blood, living and dying together, but they stand inside the palace and outside the high walls.
This kind of chasm is so close that even Princess Sirindhorn, an outsider, can't do anything about it. Despite her noble status, she is still excluded from the true inner world of the King of Thailand.
At this Bhumibol birthday ceremony, we also saw Princess Sirindhorn, as the youngest daughter of the old Thai king, she came to lay flowers in a golden Thai robe, and she was in excellent condition. This may be the only hope that will bring the King of Thailand back to his heart.
Queen Suthida has a sexy figure and a still delicate face, looking at the King of Thailand affectionately, like a loving newlywed. This relationship seems to be rare in the royal family.
However, the eldest daughter of the King of Thailand, Princess Phra, is critically ill in the hospital, which is a sad and rainy time, but the love of the Thai royal couple is becoming more and more conspicuous at this time.
Thailand's royal family is changing, not just within the family. The family strife of the Thai royal family, the cold war between father and son, and the inner turmoil of the royal family make up a court drama.
Behind this seemingly peaceful birthday celebration, there are more confusing stories. In the future, the direction of the Thai royal family is still full of unknowns.