Thai Protestors Take on the Monarchy: Can Thailand Overthrow Their King? - TLDR News

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    For years there has been tension between the people of Thailand, their government and their extravagant King. However, in recent days this has reached a boiling point with major anti-monarchy protests across the city. So in this video, we explain Thailand's monarchy, why some want to get rid of it and what's happening on the streets.
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ความคิดเห็น • 750

  • @bangscutter
    @bangscutter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    How many constitutions and military coups do you want?
    Thailand: Yes.

    • @TotallyNotShiny_Stone
      @TotallyNotShiny_Stone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      We don't really "want" it tho...

    • @prospero021
      @prospero021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's more like
      media: coup?
      military: no coup
      media: no military coup
      military: military coup

    • @piyadaengjamoodaeng5478
      @piyadaengjamoodaeng5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he is wrong is build coup's really
      Thai people to protest the Prime Minister's resignation...

    • @PeterPing
      @PeterPing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How many constitutions and military coups do you want?
      The king: *Yes*

  • @persimmon93
    @persimmon93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Thai politics is like a rollercoaster ride that never ends.

    • @XD-zg6ii
      @XD-zg6ii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know. It never changes anyway.

    • @Udontkno7
      @Udontkno7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That’s world politics at this point

    • @user-wq2iv3cq2h
      @user-wq2iv3cq2h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asian politics are wild huhuhu

    • @kurthubbard-beale5003
      @kurthubbard-beale5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The SAME as in most other countries.
      There's a reason this stays that way too. 👍 🙏
      Research is essential.
      Research is everything.
      Research is always best 🙏

  • @bzuidgeest
    @bzuidgeest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    Don't apologize for giving context. The greatest problem with modern news reporting is the lack of context. Context is super important. These days channels like TLDR are among the very few that still seem to try to provide some. Also if that makes a video a little longer, go for it. I'm looking for news not a dancing cat video.

    • @teksal13
      @teksal13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm looking for a dancing cat video.

    • @imanishraf6215
      @imanishraf6215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's wrong with dancing cat video? They are fun.

    • @bzuidgeest
      @bzuidgeest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@teksal13 Then you are in the wrong place my friend.

    • @bzuidgeest
      @bzuidgeest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imanishraf6215 They are, but not when I am looking for news.

  • @spektrumB
    @spektrumB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    This video provides a lot of missing pieces in order to comprehend the present situation in Thailand. Two thumbs up.

  • @RiverChaopraya
    @RiverChaopraya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    So well done. Impressive. I live in Thailand and have been a witness to all of these complex situations. The presentation is accurate and comprehensive, it doesn't leave out nuanced and complex background stories. It explains chaotic political history of the past 20 years in 13 minutes and doesn't leave out a single important factor, except the relationship Thai people had with the previous king. I think the deep feeling many Thai people had for the previous king, who reigned for over 70 years, does complicate the matter a great deal. It's a kind of romanticized attachment for a fatherly figure most Thais had seen for a long long time. So it's a bit of a torn between old attachment and a new reality. Older generation cannot imagine the land without fatherly king, younger generation cannot imagine the present insanity. So here we are.

    • @MaiMai-zl1yw
      @MaiMai-zl1yw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You hit the nail on the head there. The peoples relationship with king rama9, is what majorly complicates things. Many ppl (myself included) still respects other living members of the royal families, therfore holding their tong and still putting up with king rama10's scandles.
      Im betting that if Pra Thep and the queenmother pass away, monarchy will find it self in a rough patch.

  • @id513128
    @id513128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Finally, TLDR makes a summary of my country. These kinds of events won't happen if the govt just listen to the people!
    One thing to note: The main reason that the decree was pulled out is, suspiciously, because they try to create "Yellow shirt" (someone called them Minion) mob, using the government employees, to counter ongoing protest. There are reports that those mobs are harassing, or even attack the protestor. Even the king is implicitly supporting those Minion. He publicly thanks the Minion for that matter too.
    //BTW, It's "Palang Pracha Rat party" (Government & people's power)

    • @Kj16V
      @Kj16V 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Careful, America and Britain "listened to their people" and now look where they are!

    • @marojedlairf3090
      @marojedlairf3090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      3 DAYS ULTIMATUM is already lapse the monarchy govt should be abide the will of thai people specially the young generation or else face the harsh solution which is toppling the govt thru people power out of their castle

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@Kj16V there's differences in circumstance, american's and british's is mostly self inflicted, it was basically a powder keg waiting for that spark. where in Asia (Hong Kong, Thailand) it's more of the feet stepping on the necks of the People.
      there's no real democracy in these parts except for an illusion of one. most of the country here have been a single ruling party state since independence...

    • @wakakabravo7998
      @wakakabravo7998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      may i know what is your opinion about thai king ? do thai people still loyal to the monarchy ?

    • @id513128
      @id513128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@wakakabravo7998 Depends on who you ask. For the majority of the people, I don't think so. As the video is shown, the king has issues in which I can't point them out exactly due to Lese Majeste law here. Some might want to keep the monarch but not the king himself. (Some leftist call this "Want (king no.) 9, but not 10")
      But the conservative or I should say pro-fascism, still want to be this way and call anyone who supports this protest a "monarch overthrowing" which is not true. All of 10 points of the proposal are for reforming the monarchy and the constitution.

  • @seraaron
    @seraaron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    Now *this* is a TLDR. A clear and clean list of events and footnotes. I definitely prefer this style over your normal videos. Well done!

  • @lemonvince9143
    @lemonvince9143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    Can we have a TLDR ASIA?

    • @bracco23
      @bracco23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      I think a TLDR World would be better, to include all videos which do not relate directly to UK, US or EU.

    • @Lukeweeable
      @Lukeweeable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      i think it's a good idea, especially a lot of news in SEA are under-reported by mainstream media

    • @heidi64freedom
      @heidi64freedom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think it'd be better if they cooperate with people actually from those continents to make some similar series, or if there are existing creators, help promote them would be a better idea. We have enough westernized voices as it is, it would be nice to use it to support and expand other voices too. And to provide a more authentic perspective on things.

    • @BJ-zd2or
      @BJ-zd2or 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Bob Taylor I think its accurate enough that gives the whole picture

    • @Denis-Maldonado
      @Denis-Maldonado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bracco23 This channel should become TLDR World, and make a new one for UK.

  • @historicalweeabooandgamead879
    @historicalweeabooandgamead879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Spoiler : The bloody bugger refuced to resign and the protest continue.

    • @dean1100110
      @dean1100110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

    • @therealdave06
      @therealdave06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Belathairus

    • @burtonl7239
      @burtonl7239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why would the bugger resign? The protestors doesn't do anything to him. All they do is make other people's lives harder. Them standing in the rain waving phones around doesn't affect his lifestyle one bit.

    • @historicalweeabooandgamead879
      @historicalweeabooandgamead879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@burtonl7239 Would you like to know why we want the bastard to resign? The situation is similar to that of Bararus and Hong Kong.

    • @burtonl7239
      @burtonl7239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@historicalweeabooandgamead879 I don't care why you want the bastard to resign. That's your problem, you people care too much and act too little. If you are familiar with hong kong, then you should know how this ends. The protestors get tired and the government pass laws to crack down on them. The end.

  • @yin6287
    @yin6287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The whole Southeast Asian nation: "Could you stop having coups!"
    Thailand: "Nope"

  • @brianwilliams9605
    @brianwilliams9605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I have Thai clients. They are wonderful people. Their political awareness is huge. I was in what we would call rural Thailand having a meal with a family. Their 7yr old daughter was asking my opinion as a white man what I thought of various things the government was doing. Then we went and played with her younger brother and the doggy.

    • @theophrastusbombastus8019
      @theophrastusbombastus8019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dude, do not disrespect the supreme allied chief of staff calling him "doggy", it's demeaning

    • @reinventingada
      @reinventingada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Somebody Why you bother yea that sabai sabai attitude like the world can wait lol I'm Thai myself and can't stand that. I just want to get things done. It stresses the hell out of me when I have to work with Thai people.

    • @MasayaShida
      @MasayaShida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Somebody Why you bother as a half Khmer i think we are more guilty of being sabay sabay 😂

    • @dynodom4677
      @dynodom4677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reinventingada glad you speak out the truth. I have worked with major car companies in Th for fourteen years, hardship posting.
      Thai employees are the hardest to coach, virtually NOTHING gets done.
      One dude told me last year, whilst I was his superior,

    • @reinventingada
      @reinventingada 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@dynodom4677​ Favoritism and Nepotism play a huge role in Thai society. Thailand is the land of smile :D We make the most delicious food, eat, play, sleep, and repeat lol It's all fun you know. Sabai sabai & Mai pen rai are my two favorite phrases in Thai.

  • @arcangel2637
    @arcangel2637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Honestly this is a fabulous video, as someone who knows absolutely nothing about the situation in Thailand, this video was so crisp, informational and to the point. This was fantastic!

  • @AlexAre0
    @AlexAre0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a Thai-American who absolutely loves this channel and i am so happy to see this video. Never thought I'd get to see much coverage on Thai events. TYSM

    • @whippingcrram
      @whippingcrram 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      !!? Wowie!! I'm a young Thai person!! 👀

  • @SignoftheMagi
    @SignoftheMagi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    A side note: the previous king was a much beloved figure in Thailand, enjoying huge popularity almost to the point of deification. He was often able to limit the effects of the previous coup save the last 3, but this also increased the importance of the monarchy within Thai culture. In the last few (covered in the video) he did very little, maybe due to advanced age (he died in his 90s).
    The new king is...well...not as popular. He has had a lot of scandals, and some hoped one of the princesses would take over. But it did not happen. So you have a king who is not popular, riding the power his father created and the military backing him, and doesn't even bother living in the country he rules.

    • @kylegriffiths5990
      @kylegriffiths5990 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Old king was just better at brainwashing people. Still extremely corrupt.

  • @b33mm0
    @b33mm0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for bringing this to the light.

  • @soravisable
    @soravisable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a person from Thailand, I am so impressed by your video. Although it is not perfect, which is not possible in a 13-minute video to give a whole picture of a long history, you have done a great job!

  • @puppyramen
    @puppyramen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You got the information mostly right, except just one thing, the election rule:
    Before the problematic 2017 constitution, Thai people were used to vote 2 cards for 2 seperated types of MPs namely party list MPs and local MPs (1 MPs per 1 big district or 3 - 4 small districts) and the final numbers of MPs for each type were also calculated seperately. However, when writing the 2017 constitution, Meechai Ruechuphan (the writer) was ordered to set a new system of election to most benefit the new born parties and least benefit the old parties with strong supporters in each area. Meechai then set the rules as follows:
    The old system was completely replaced. Thais now have to vote just 1 card for both types of MPs. The final numbers of MPs for each type are then calculated by this method:
    (1) the parliament consists of two types of members: MPs 500 from election, and Senators 250 from appointment, total of 750.
    For the MPs:
    (2) the proportion of seats won by the party is the total number of cards voted for the party divided by the total number of valid voted cards (all parties combined)
    (3) the total number of MPs (party list + local) is the result in (2) times the total seats of MPs, 500.
    (4) the number of local MPs is the actual number of MPs won in each local area.
    (5) the number of party list MPs is the remaining number of MP seats for the party.
    (6) if the number of local MPs exceeds the total number of MPs for the party, the total number of MPs escalates to the number of local MPs. No party list MPs won the seat.
    (7) If after (1) - (6), the total number of MPs exceeds 500, the numbers of party list MPs of every party are reduced down proportionally to the point where the total number of MPs become 500.
    Can you see that the system got a lot more complicated? Also can you notice that by this rule, for the old parties with stong supporters in each local area, they have very few or no party list MPs at all! This is to destroy the power of leader teams of "For Thai" party which is anti-military. Also the local MPs won are more easily convinced by money from the opposed parties. But it also resulted in a decrease in the numbers of MPs of the democrat party (old pro-millitary)
    In contrast, for the new parties, they would have a lot of party list MPs. Which is more powerful in the parliament. But it also benefits the Future Forward party (new anti-military). But with the senators appointed by the government themselves, it was enough for them to win.
    Fun fact: before the PM selection by the parliament, PM Prayut said that each senator has their own thought. So please don't criticize them. The result was 249 senators out of 250 chose Prayut, the only one who did not was the senate president.

    • @MultiDivebomber
      @MultiDivebomber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So complicated

    • @puppyramen
      @puppyramen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MultiDivebomber yeah but basically it is "no. of seats by popular vote, local MPs first then party list MPs.

    • @kallutozoldyck9145
      @kallutozoldyck9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheated election
      Fake democracy

  • @wakakabravo7998
    @wakakabravo7998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    as malaysian, our teacher always ask us student to be like thai people who are loyal and obedient toward the king, but after learn the politic in thailand i wonder if they really are obedient or simply afraid.

    • @wakakabravo7998
      @wakakabravo7998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @rom tn decide what ?

    • @Iceyfire12
      @Iceyfire12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly It’s known! Nothing to be afraid unless your lives goal to just Publicly Bash the Monarchy just like the Current Protestors Leaders! 100s of Thousands of Topic but the choose the one that they can not talk about lol!

  • @AB-gw6uf
    @AB-gw6uf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review of this complicated situation, kudos

  • @idback
    @idback 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of my favourite videos you've made. I'd love to see you cover more topics like this in the future. Maybe even create a TLDR Asia channel?

  • @Chittawat25032540
    @Chittawat25032540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making this video to explain what is happening in my country. The information is very accurate to me :)

  • @leviram4089
    @leviram4089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like this voice over style and accurate pronunciations. Also you seem a lot more humble and honest which is amazing

  • @Mika_Storm
    @Mika_Storm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for putting this information together into an helpful bigger picture package!

  • @garth2356
    @garth2356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    A poodle being an Air Chief Marshal is probably the most terrifying thing in the video.

    • @ameyas7726
      @ameyas7726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All hail FuFu...the finest Air Chief Marshal Thailand ever had!!

    • @runedyrting8476
      @runedyrting8476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ameyas7726 It reminded me of the roman kaiser Caligula who made his horse a senator.

    • @petegee2852
      @petegee2852 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ameyas7726 lol

    • @thewingedhussar4188
      @thewingedhussar4188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Caligula : Oh? I named a horse as Consul. Are you saying Iam crazy to?

    • @ShamanMcLamie
      @ShamanMcLamie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I heard he was a bit lavish and not nearly as popular as his father. Kind of reminded me of the current Spanish King, but this guy sounds like a real fruit loop. It's like he's trying to get himself overthrown. Monarchies are not exactly on the up and up these days. Even Absolute Monarchies like Saudi Arabia understand the importance of image to the people.

  • @ade5393
    @ade5393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and explanation. Thank you very much!

  • @yuvalne
    @yuvalne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I knew some of that (the king being unpopular and living in Germany, the military being in control etc) but it makes much more sense now. Thanks!

  • @pun1741
    @pun1741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just know your channel because of my interesting about my Country demonstrations but it turns out your channel is super good, have a good graphics to explain all about what happening in Thailand . Thanks you for making this video I will subscribe your channel for sure!!

  • @varotjutaviriya1808
    @varotjutaviriya1808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Update :
    - Media Ban decree was struck down by court (which is weird as jadiciary was view as a conservative instution and usually sided with the estabishment)
    - Goverment had yet to enforce Telegram ban as the Emergency decree was now repled, the power to enfocre this decree was lost.
    - Regarding monachy reform, this maybe not possible yet.
    As Draft Bills regarding esthabishment of Consituent assembly to darft a new constitution that was present by both opposition and goverment parties now waiting for aproval in the frist reading forbade any altering regarding the institution of monachy whatsoever.
    Even "Peu Thai Party (PT)", the main opposition party, which always want this goverment to be removed, always silent in the issue of monarchy. Only "Move Forward party (MFP)" which hold only 50/500 of seat in the Lower House support this demands of the protester. Seat in the parliament of MFP is expected to futher decrease in the next election, as it is nearly a concensus between the goverment and the opposition that current MMP system should be abolish and replace with Pallarel voting system which favor a large party. MFP which got a lot compensary seat under MMP will suffers.
    As the Draft bill is expected to pass the parliament in december a referendum should be took place in early 2021. I dont know how will protester react to the prospect that the constueint assembly cannot touch the monachy, will they call for a boyycot? Or vote no? or they will accept a New Constitution (not a current junta draft constitution) for a Political Refrom frist, then push for reformation of the monachy in the future? (In more democratic political atmosphere)

  • @landlordize
    @landlordize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video. Digestible and covering a topic I have basically never heard about before.

  • @trapical
    @trapical 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zac, that was a genuinely surprisingly clear and easy to follow summary. Props to your writing for being able to take such a confusing mess of a political situation and explain everything in a succinct manner.

  • @nt4409
    @nt4409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciated u spreading the word man.

  • @calvin3798
    @calvin3798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Great vid as always! Would be nice to have a vid regarding Nigeria protests as well. And wasn’t there a protest in the Russian Far East too?

  • @MrBoliao98
    @MrBoliao98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    If the sister is the one in charge, people wouldn't be this pissed. The sister does a lot of work for the people. Testament to how much they dislike him, go to any Thai Shop, they keep his father's portrait and do not put his portrait.

    • @lawantisase9078
      @lawantisase9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thay are the same gang

    • @MrBoliao98
      @MrBoliao98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lawantisase9078 there's nothing wrong with a monarchy if they're responsible.

    • @ikratua
      @ikratua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ewwww

    • @lawantisase9078
      @lawantisase9078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBoliao98 Is it good for you to be silenced and only get to know the propaganda?

    • @MrBoliao98
      @MrBoliao98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@lawantisase9078 do you even understand the Thai monarchy? Have you even met Thai people? In a way the former Thai King borders on a demi god, simply because he was the only stable thing amidst the coups that avg one every four years. He is the only one who can tell the generals to resign after they shot protestors (before the stroke). He was the counterweight to chaos, and during the chaos, he empowered the rice farmers in the green agricultural revolution. Respect is earned and meritocratic, not automatic. He is born to the position, the reputation of his reign is revered and respected for good reason.
      His son on the otherhand, the rumors of what he's doing in Bavaria were alresdy circulating around in the 90s, and the Thai people lament at the thought of him. Hence today you have this circumstance where people are angry with this King. There's a reason any Thai shop you head to, you see the old King's portrait proudly hung while the son's is absent.

  • @peteuthai
    @peteuthai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much, very insightful and informative.

  • @panotch
    @panotch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is the most concise explanation of the current situation I’ve seen so far with the minimally required knowledge on Thai political history.

  • @Godhorus
    @Godhorus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a expat living in Thailand, thank you so much for this.
    You have no idea!

    • @shirleywang8994
      @shirleywang8994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could u pls. explain more? I am very curious

  • @KEISHINZAN
    @KEISHINZAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a good reporting !
    Thank you so much !

  • @RoseSiames
    @RoseSiames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    It really surprises me to see you guys covers what's been going on in my countries.
    Anyway, I was present at the protest on October 16th, and would like to note that the protest was very peaceful, with most protester carry with them nothings more than mere umbrellas and the occasional sign, furthermore the protesters mainly consisted of teenagers and young adults, alot of which are still minors. This evenmore so highlights the cruelty of this goverment in it's action to forcefully dissolve the protest.

    • @Direblade11
      @Direblade11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's hope you don't get arrested.

    • @RoseSiames
      @RoseSiames 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Direblade11 hopefully

    • @gringolife9986
      @gringolife9986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Direblade11 almost 40 millions poeple visite Thaïland in 2019
      So many poeple are interesting about Thaïland
      We love Thaïland

  • @curtisdaniel9294
    @curtisdaniel9294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A dog for Air Chief Marshall - reminds me of Caligula making his horse a Consul...thanks for this, especially the much needed background material.

    • @DarthMalgusSith_Lord
      @DarthMalgusSith_Lord 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      and what was the fate of Emperor Caligula? he got assassinated by his own advisors

  • @stevegoodson9022
    @stevegoodson9022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Unbelievably brave of the thai people to keep up the protests even in the face of direct death threats from their military dictator.

    • @nuttapolsaehui3577
      @nuttapolsaehui3577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We are not ruled by the military dictator. Last year, we have general election and the party which support general Prayuth could gather more than 251 representatives to form the government. However, the opposition parties did not happy with the result which leading to many issues.

    • @apinpat2354
      @apinpat2354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@nuttapolsaehui3577 yeah general election with weird and twisted rules. I am not surprised Prayuth won the election.

    • @nuttapolsaehui3577
      @nuttapolsaehui3577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@apinpat2354 The rule is not weird. The objective of the election rule is to increase the significance of every point and this constitution was voted by 16.7 million citizens.Thus, it is a legitimate rule.

    • @PP-uz2kw
      @PP-uz2kw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@nuttapolsaehui3577 Did you forget that Prayuth' s party came in second place with 116 representatives, but Phue Thai Party came in first place with 136 representatives. How did Prayuth win? And The rules are extremely wired. Prayuth chose the senate and the senate have the power to chose the prime minister. How is that even fair?

    • @nuttapolsaehui3577
      @nuttapolsaehui3577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@PP-uz2kw But Gen.Prayut was voted by 8.4 million voters, while Prue Thai Party was voted by 7.8 millions.
      For the senators issues, if government could not gather more than 251 representatives. It’s impossible to form the government, which have minority representatives. Because, to pass the bill, it has to vote only by the representatives. The senators could not intervene the result of this vote.

  • @imarussiaaa4309
    @imarussiaaa4309 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks you so much for make video about our problem and explain to the world. 🙏 APPRECIATED for support us 🙏

  • @charleshunter1954
    @charleshunter1954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent summary.

  • @MrDeath2iPod
    @MrDeath2iPod 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Video, learned a lot.

  • @shoelessone
    @shoelessone 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Not sure we need tldr Thailand but another update here would be great!

  • @charlesdarby6963
    @charlesdarby6963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely best video of breaking down the truth in English. I have been trying to explain what has been going on!!! Now all i have to do is share!!! Thank you

  • @paravatchantarakajon719
    @paravatchantarakajon719 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kudos!!! Much appreciated!!!

  • @matthewadamsteil
    @matthewadamsteil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the context of these videos keep it up

  • @prach8116
    @prach8116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is well done, thank you

  • @cpotisu
    @cpotisu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    They want reform not overthrow, most of people miss understood.

    • @pacharapolwithayasakpunt7887
      @pacharapolwithayasakpunt7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Removing the pretty and need-to-translate words, I believe they want to exactly remove lese majeste law, targeting better law enforcement and equality.
      However, this also allows criticism to the monarchy, which many people think that it may lead to monarchy mistrust and perhaps dissolution.
      Which, indeed, people started to mistrust not only this king, but also previous ones, when scandals are allowed to be investigated into.

    • @geniumme2502
      @geniumme2502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if "most people miss understood" it's no longer a miss understanding.

    • @n1303144
      @n1303144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pacharapolwithayasakpunt7887 lol mistrust doesn’t come from removing lese majesty law. Many people need their common senses check.

    • @pacharapolwithayasakpunt7887
      @pacharapolwithayasakpunt7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@n1303144 That is, if you take their words simplistically. In reality, they also spread facts and opinions regarding the whole generation of kings - which are subject to controversial interpretations...
      Yes, they already did it even with lese majeste still in place.

    • @Asara1112
      @Asara1112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Even they want to reform Army by remove conscript system.
      Some* still think remove conscript equal overthrow Army.
      They're stupid?
      Maybe, but I think main reason is heavy propaganda that government use.
      *Now just SOME, but in the past were MOST.

  • @SirFaceFone
    @SirFaceFone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Congrats on *420K* subsribers

  • @eater999
    @eater999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thailand with legs makes me uncomfortable.

  • @ShaunRussell93
    @ShaunRussell93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work 👌

  • @SteveAllenCreative
    @SteveAllenCreative 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, fascinating and fact filled, but slow down a touch Zac so we can keep up. Maybe try a teleprompter app to moderate the pace of narration.

  • @teeby123
    @teeby123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the summary. This really gives a clear picture on how messed up our political situation is. Also, it's a good reminder on why we still need to call for a change.

  • @cha-nomk8052
    @cha-nomk8052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanations thank you

  • @animatechap5176
    @animatechap5176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Why are people moaning about the audio? Its completely fine and understandable, christ be thankful that they've bothered to make this video for us all

    • @granville7
      @granville7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and I prefer this voice to the one we usually hear

    • @stickii2131
      @stickii2131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For me, its very clear. Dont know what the fuss is about

    • @danleblanc01
      @danleblanc01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's a difference between moaning about free content, and pointing out a problem the creators might want to address in the future.
      The combination of Zac's enunciation and the technical quality of the audio recording meant that I had to rewind and listen again at three or four spots in the video - and English is my first language. I know the TLDR network has loads of viewers and listeners for whom that's not the case, so I can imagine it might be even tougher for them to follow along.
      This is not to say that I'm not super grateful to Zac and TLDR that I now know 100x what I did before about Thailand's political environment. I hope Zac never stops making videos like this.

    • @santai3534
      @santai3534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what i say..

  • @LEThavFUNnSMILE
    @LEThavFUNnSMILE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video 👌🏿👌🏿

  • @miguelinileugim
    @miguelinileugim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is AMAZING

  • @amandar.1396
    @amandar.1396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like Zac's voice and tone. The lack of enunciation, and even not-so-great diction at some points seem very fitting with the animation and the young and modern style of the channel. well done, guys!

  • @chasedoe2594
    @chasedoe2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yay finally, my country in TLDR.

  • @superhans85
    @superhans85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such excellent concice information. Really like this new Narrator. Needs an upgrade on microphone but otherwise perfect

  • @realcrys
    @realcrys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to fix the audio :) good video tough ;)

  • @teytreet7358
    @teytreet7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation.

  • @kurthubbard-beale5003
    @kurthubbard-beale5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Thanks 👍

  • @Raky2427
    @Raky2427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great explanation.

  • @CTCTraining1
    @CTCTraining1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a solidly packed video, well done indeed. Only thing I picked up ... Hasn’t the crop-top king moved from Germany back to Thailand now ?

  • @paulsherriff6337
    @paulsherriff6337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent thank you

  • @AndieChenBJ
    @AndieChenBJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @williamhoward2201
    @williamhoward2201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice vid

  • @danieljcb65
    @danieljcb65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love an update on this 👍

  • @mcvgs1780
    @mcvgs1780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Talk about a messy situation.

  • @joelbenford9327
    @joelbenford9327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A certain welcome gravitas in this one. Keep at it, new guy.

  • @Denis-Maldonado
    @Denis-Maldonado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should make a TLDR UK channel, and use this main channel as an international one, for any topic not cover by the other channels.

  • @charlestorr1650
    @charlestorr1650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    There were rumors that this king was/is only a king for ladies.

    • @idealicfool
      @idealicfool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      European ladies.
      You will notice he spends quite a deal of time over there

    • @user-xb9yv2ci4c
      @user-xb9yv2ci4c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In the regional Parliament of Bavaria (Germany) there is even a debate, whether the Thai king should have paid heritage tax to the government, as he lives mainly there.

    • @KS-wp3cs
      @KS-wp3cs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@idealicfool The reason of his stay is ladies, but not European ladies. He actually quite busy with 20 of his Thai consorts in the Bavarian hotel. Another reasons that he stays there is because ut is quite private which fit his freakish lifestyle. Another reason of his stay in Germany also maybe to treat his "secret" illness. The last one about his illness is actually a confounded rumour as we really have no proof on this but there has been talks for many years now regarding this.

    • @CurliFox
      @CurliFox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KS-wp3cs Given his... interesting lifestyle, my guess is HIV.

    • @KS-wp3cs
      @KS-wp3cs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CurliFox some said it was some kind of rare blood cancer or something. Any illness that require constant blood transfusions.

  • @Kadzz95
    @Kadzz95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yoo, love the channels. But, all the new people who are now narrating/recording, take note of the main guy normal guy, his pace as well as tone. I like his voice. No offence, live for the content always. Thanks x

  • @Rivet_J0InT
    @Rivet_J0InT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    More about this please.

  • @alastairlocke4621
    @alastairlocke4621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not trying to flame out here, but do you reckon you could get a less echoey mic? The rest of tldr news is so professional that the mic just lets it down a bit. Doesn't actually bother me, just a bit of feedback

  • @jayjensen8738
    @jayjensen8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks you sir.

  • @fujihita2500
    @fujihita2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So, how many countries are the TDLR News crew barred from entering so far?

  • @wellyforpm
    @wellyforpm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The king needs to give up his cash to help the people, so many live in terrible conditions, doing whatever they can to survive. Thai people are wonderful and deserve far more than they get.

  • @torg4805
    @torg4805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PM's brother was selected (by the PM's) to serve on the senate...he later voted for this brother to be the PM...goes to show what a joke this government is

  • @FOLIPE
    @FOLIPE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seems like the court is always there in the key moments.

  • @jakapobp.8949
    @jakapobp.8949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am happy that TLDR is covering the events in this country and the history surrounding it.
    Also, it is always funny hearing foreigners trying to pronounce Thai names. They are quite difficult for non-native speakers.

  • @HextorDarko
    @HextorDarko 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really tried to get through, but the audio is bad even for cellphone standarts. Woth earphones is quite unpleasant :(

  • @hafizajiaziz8773
    @hafizajiaziz8773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Here's an idea, make tldr for each continent.
    And following an idea from a fellow commenter, make tldr world / global?

  • @wannuwatprasartngern1724
    @wannuwatprasartngern1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank so much to do it in English language. It's the real reason to be protesting. There are more for bad detail in this government but this video enough to people in the world understanding. Thank again....

  • @EzmallbyAthlons
    @EzmallbyAthlons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am very surprised that you understand really what going on in Thailand! Keep going.

  • @1qualitybacon
    @1qualitybacon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Are you making this video in the bathroom?

  • @thomasle3980
    @thomasle3980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish every news media has this very clear, astutely driven, telling the facts; this is a well-thought out layout for viewers to engage the news. Its unequivocally well put. The sources were clearly referenced and every term was debunked well in neutral terms.

  • @gagambahanoy9712
    @gagambahanoy9712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey can you make a news in our country philippines please... I really like your detailed explanation, I hope you rake another course or ways which is different from our media(very biased) ty so much any way new subscriber here..

  • @CherrieOlausson
    @CherrieOlausson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very accurate and informative, some mispronounced but that's totally understandable.
    i'm sharing this everywhere!

    • @whippingcrram
      @whippingcrram 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you sure with that???

  • @sweepingtime
    @sweepingtime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thailand is an example of a country where the military is a political faction.

  • @michdem100
    @michdem100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Will you cover what's going on in Poland right now?

    • @davrosdarlek7058
      @davrosdarlek7058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      (Abortion laws)

    • @cameroonemperor755
      @cameroonemperor755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus hates bebe 😳😳😳😳

    • @jackmorgan4817
      @jackmorgan4817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well abortion and LGBTQ+ free zones

    • @gg-st9bd
      @gg-st9bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cameroonemperor755 EU should do something against this blatant human rights abuse ! Shame on Poland government.

    • @cameroonemperor755
      @cameroonemperor755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gg-st9bd I'm polish so it's really a shame on my country so yeah

  • @Paranoid_Found
    @Paranoid_Found 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A coup just happened in neighboring Myanmar, another country plagued by military junta. I hope TLDR News can make a video about it.

  • @Ryan-si8om
    @Ryan-si8om 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    70k & 35k
    Thai Junta: They're the same picture

  • @MrNickloke
    @MrNickloke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A TLDR on Malaysia’s politic in 2020 please!

  • @tevis3
    @tevis3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally no one is trying to “overthrow” the king. Trying to be like Norway or Britton isn’t the same thing as becoming a fucking Republic.

  • @chanokim
    @chanokim 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to audio? It sounds like it was recorded in a bathroom.

  • @prazeodyn836
    @prazeodyn836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video.
    Also Thailand looks like it has netehrlands flag in the back due to country shape

  • @kiranjackson7412
    @kiranjackson7412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please get a better mic or find a way to get rid of background noise