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Apparently overcautious because of the virus, Vajiralongkorn flees for Germany

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Apr 06, 2020
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Amid unparalleled public anger, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn flew into Thailand for a few hours from his German refuge on April 5 to celebrate Chakri Memorial Day commemorating the 17th-century coronation of Rama I and the establishment of the Chakri dynasty, of which he is the tenth in the line, then flew out again as soon as he could.  

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