Experts believe that in the country there is a struggle for power.
The head of the crown Council of Thailand 96-year-old General Prem Tinsulanonda was appointed Royal Regent.
As reported by Thai media, formerly crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn rejected the proposal of the Parliament shall immediately be declared the king.
As stated by the crown Prince, he needs “time to mourn”. According to the Constitution of Thailand, the head of the crown Council automatically takes over the Board, if there is no certain heir, or the heir may not immediately ascend to the throne.
Political experts believe that the current events in Thailand testify to the struggle for power between the military. According to reports, crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, does not enjoy popularity and support, he is accused of misconduct and dissipation.
Observers claim that General Prem is the Central figure in an army group that does not want the coronation Vajiralongkorn. While public discussion of the throne in Thailand, forbidden and punishable with a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
