The longest serving monarch died today. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. • Non-Gaming • News and Politics • Eurogamer.net

DodgyPast 13 Oct 2016 16:58:10 9,353 posts
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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/world/asia/thai-king-bhumibol-adulyadej-dies.html?_r=0

Pretty much every Thai I know has been crying today. A very sad day for all Thais and those of us who know the country.

Edited by DodgyPast at 16:58:34 13-10-2016

Skirlasvoud 13 Oct 2016 17:11:08 4,039 posts
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Condolences for what it's worth then Dodgy, if you were similarly affected. Can't say I know enough about the country though.

twelveways 13 Oct 2016 17:46:24 7,131 posts
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That was a bit cunty FD

DodgyPast 13 Oct 2016 17:48:10 9,353 posts
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Consider the amount of development Thailand has managed over the last 70 years.

Also worth commenting that he put a lot of effort into visiting every remote corner of the country to promote ideas such as more modern farming ideas.

At the very least it's easy to understand why Thais are incredibly upset.

twelveways 13 Oct 2016 17:54:17 7,131 posts
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Thai girl in my apartment complex is distraught, leaving tomorrow to console her parents

Dirtbox 13 Oct 2016 17:56:16 92,595 posts
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You-can-call-me-kal 13 Oct 2016 18:00:07 23,013 posts
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Dirtbox wrote:
I'd be sad if the queen croaked.

No way to talk about PES.

twelveways 13 Oct 2016 18:02:56 7,131 posts
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I cried when LB got banned

neilka 13 Oct 2016 18:08:52 24,021 posts
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NO BHUMIBOL STUFF

challenge_hanukkah 13 Oct 2016 18:09:42 14,394 posts
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I miss Dogstar, so I'm replaying GTA IV, listening to WKTT and ignoring the fact that it's ironic.

It's nearly the same.

barrylyndon 13 Oct 2016 18:16:06 163 posts
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As for the mass outpouring of grief, it's all a bit Emperors new clothes to me. The brainwashing in Thailand by the Thai elite has been incredibly successful. It's one of the things that bothers me the most living here, the sycophancy to the monarchy and the "Thai people". He may have a done a few good things in the 60's and 80's but he looked like he had alzheimers for years. He's out of his misery, to me that's a good thing.

twelveways 13 Oct 2016 18:30:48 7,131 posts
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He kept Thailand relatively peaceful for a long time. I would put money on civil war and/or violent uprisings within six months now.

Going there in a couple of days on a visa run, might be for the last time if things turn out as expected

Deleted user 13 October 2016 18:37:53

You-can-call-me-kal wrote:

Dirtbox wrote:
I'd be sad if the queen croaked.
No way to talk about PES.

You wouldn't be sad if I croaked?

Skirlasvoud 13 Oct 2016 18:42:38 4,039 posts
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@FuzzyDucky

You know, there were some really great, proper kings in history that were better than any elected leader. Pedro II of Brazil, Sejong of Korea, Sulemein the Magnificent just to name a few. Their respective countries (Brazil, North Korea, the Warring Middle East) would probably do anything to get them back rather than suffer under what corrupt government and what lasting dictatorship or war they live now.
Not to mention types like Hitler, Trump, Musolini and Putin being a symptom of people's elections.

It's just that the feudal system is a bit more hit and miss than the vetting of democracy.

For all we know, Bhumibol was one of those really great kings that were better than any elected leader. If the entirety of Thailand is weeping, he probably was.

Edited by Skirlasvoud at 18:49:54 13-10-2016