Our President is in office because on 2 occasions he received more electoral votes than any one else running, It had nothing to do with his father who was only elected once and he wasn't very popular after his term. In any case........I was in Phuket and later Bangkok recently and besides the spectacular diving around Phuket, I was amazed at the Temples and palaces in Bangkok. I particularly liked the Laying down Budda and the Golden Budda temples. But the other thing that struck me were the banners and flags every where of the King. Our guide told us the same thing. that the Thais very much respect and love the King. I look forward to returning to Thailand soon.....even If I can't watch YouTube!