Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn sacks ‘evil’ retainers
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has dismissed six palace staffers, accusing them of ‘evil actions’.
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has dismissed six palace staffers, accusing them of “evil actions”.
The move comes just days after he stripped his royal consort of her titles and military ranks for what he termed disloyalty.
The six palace officials were dismissed and stripped of their ranks and royal decorations on Wednesday. The most senior of the officials, a police lieutenant general with the Royal Household Bureau, sometimes represented the palace in public events. He was accused of “evil” actions — serious misconduct — and exploiting his job for personal gain.
The others, attached to palace guard units, were similarly accused.
Ousted consort, Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi was stripped of her positions and decorations on Monday for actions undermining Queen Suthida, the king’s official wife.
AP
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