According to reports, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn returned to Germany this week with his entourage of 250 members and had reportedly booked the entire fourth floor of a hotel in Munich as he arrived in the country.

German media reports said the King arrived with his staff along with thirty poodles. Germany which has been battling the virus requires visitors from "high risk" countries to quarantine for at least five days.

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Reports claimed the Thai King has a villa near Lake Starnberg in Tutzing in the Bavarian region. Last year during anti-government protests in Thailand demonstrators had demanded an investigation on whether the King exercised his powers from Germany as they marched to the German embassy in Bangkok.

UN Human Rights Council had recommended the Thailand government to amend the law which had declared criticism against the monarchy a criminal offence.&nbsp;Several students who had carried out protests last year have been charged under the law.

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UN member nations including Germany, Canada, Belgium, Sweden and Switzerland had urged the country to review the law even as the US said it was "concerned by the expanded use" of the lese majeste law.

There were large scale protests last year against former army chief Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha's government calling for political reforms.&nbsp;The demonstrators demanded curbs on the power of the monarchy even as several protesting leaders were arrested.

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The protests which took place amid the coronavirus pandemic drew large crowds as riot police clashed with demonstrators. PM Prayut however refused to quit even as protesters criticised the role of the monarch in the country.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to reports, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn returned to Germany this week with his entourage of 250 members and had reportedly booked the entire fourth floor of a hotel in Munich as he arrived in the country.

According to reports, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn returned to Germany this week with his entourage of 250 members and had reportedly booked the entire fourth floor of a hotel in Munich as he arrived in the country. German media reports said the King arrived with his staff along with thirty poodles. Germany which has been battling the virus requires visitors from "high risk" countries to quarantine for at least five days. In Pics: Thailand's billionaire King Vajiralongkorn & his colourful life Reports claimed the Thai King has a villa near Lake Starnberg in Tutzing in the Bavarian region. Last year during anti-government protests in Thailand demonstrators had demanded an investigation on whether the King exercised his powers from Germany as they marched to the German embassy in Bangkok. UN Human Rights Council had recommended the Thailand government to amend the law which had declared criticism against the monarchy a criminal offence. Several students who had carried out protests last year have been charged under the law. In Pics | Thailand allows vaccinated foreign tourists as thousands enter country UN member nations including Germany, Canada, Belgium, Sweden and Switzerland had urged the country to review the law even as the US said it was "concerned by the expanded use" of the lese majeste law. There were large scale protests last year against former army chief Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha's government calling for political reforms. The demonstrators demanded curbs on the power of the monarchy even as several protesting leaders were arrested. In Pics: Thailand celebrates its Teachers' Day with fresh protests The protests which took place amid the coronavirus pandemic drew large crowds as riot police clashed with demonstrators. PM Prayut however refused to quit even as protesters criticised the role of the monarch in the country. (With inputs from Agencies)

Thai King Vajiralongkorn arrives in Germany with 250 people and 30 poodles

Thailand's Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailands-pm-prayuth-chan-ocha-ready-to-lift-lockdown-protestors-demand-resignation-336921">Prayut Chan-O-Cha</a> today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

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"The prime minister has announced the announcement of the severe state of emergency dated 15 October is revoked starting from October 22 at 12 pm (0500 GMT)," a government statement said on Thursday.

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The emergency measure was imposed last week as anti-government protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against measures over democratic reforms in the country. Demonstrators had earlier marched on government house as the protests&nbsp;entered its first week.

Prayut had said he was preparing to lift the state of emergency in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milkteaalliance-makes-anti-china-wave-in-thailand-hong-kong-and-taiwan-336367">Bangkok </a>amid anti-government chants.

Bangkok's victory monument was flooded with protesters on Wednesday as the country's capital raged against the government even as riot police lined up the streets and put&nbsp;barbed wire to stop the crowd.

The protesters have been demanding the prime minister to step down and the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn to be curbed.

The country's court had earlier banned Voice TV partly owned by exiled former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, however, the Bangkok's criminal court backtracked on the ruling amid government crackdown on the media and as it indicated three other media outlets were under investigation.

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large scale street protests against the government and the monarchy.

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha today revoked emergency measures banning gatherings of more than four people amid large scale street protests against the government and the monarchy. Watch: "The prime minister has announced the announcement of the severe state of emergency dated 15 October is revoked starting from October 22 at 12 pm (0500 GMT)," a government statement said on Thursday. Also Read: Thailand authorities restrict Telegram app over protests The emergency measure was imposed last week as anti-government protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against measures over democratic reforms in the country. Demonstrators had earlier marched on government house as the protests entered its first week. Prayut had said he was preparing to lift the state of emergency in Bangkok amid anti-government chants. Bangkok's victory monument was flooded with protesters on Wednesday as the country's capital raged against the government even as riot police lined up the streets and put barbed wire to stop the crowd. The protesters have been demanding the prime minister to step down and the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn to be curbed. The country's court had earlier banned Voice TV partly owned by exiled former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, however, the Bangkok's criminal court backtracked on the ruling amid government crackdown on the media and as it indicated three other media outlets were under investigation.

Thailand PM Prayut revokes emergency measures amid protests

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced on Wednesday (May 1) that he had married his consort, General Suthida Vajiralongkorn, and named her Queen Suthida. The announcement, carried in the Royal Gazette, came just before the official coronation of the king, 66, on May 4-6. Vajiralongkorn, also known by the title King Rama X, became constitutional monarch after the death of his revered father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in October 2016, after 70 years on the throne.

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