Thailand expert Andrew MacGregor Marshall told Bild: 'The whole floor is full of Thai antiques and treasures from Bangkok. It's been a source of anger for many Thai people that he rules remotely. The Thai royal family is one of the richest dynasties in the world. But the student-led protesters - inspired by last year's pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong - have not been cowed. For those who wonder what the king of Thailand is doing while “isolating” in Germany and ignoring the country where he reigns, The Daily Mail has some details: The King of Thailand swapped his royal attire for cycling gear as he took his harem out for a bike ride near a luxury German hotel – where he has converted an entire floor into a ‘pleasure palace’. Some are happy to join and are hoping for riches and success for themselves and their families. Paraic O'Brien Correspondent While the king is back in Thailand for now, he normally lives in Germany. Upon arrival three caravans were already waiting for Vajiralongkorn, one which served as a changing room for the monarch, Bild said. Cycling; Golf; Podcast; US Sport; Miguel Delaney; Culture. *** BILDplus Inhalt *** - Royals - Bild.de, Thai-König Rama X.: So regiert er seine Sex-Soldatinnen *** BILDplus Inhalt *** - Leute - Bild.de. The King can be seen in a pair of leggings and a cycling jacket while wearing a helmet and sunglasses as he peddled with some of his concubine to Unterammergau, The Grand Hotel where the king is staying has seen most tourists stay away and the hotel's website says it is 'currently unavailable for bookings' because of the coronavirus pandemic, without mentioning its long-term guests. King Maha Vajiralongkorn - who spends much of his time in Germany - was cycling late at night with his entourage near Munich airport. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. … Inside Thai king's insane life with 20 mistresses, a official royal consort and a wife. German prosecutors said on Wednesday they were investigating a 14-year-old boy suspected of shooting plastic bullets from a toy gun at the King of Thailand who was cycling near Munich this month. We're in Germany on the trail of a man dubbed by protesters, the most hated man in his country. A pair of teenagers are suspected to have shot the King of Thailand with an air pistol, German authorities said. Maha Vajiralongkorn has also been photographed cycling in a crop top in Switzerland and Germany, has a reputation as a womanizer, and reportedly gave his dog a four-day funeral. Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn ‘ruling from Bavarian ski resort’ ... the king, 68, has often been seen on cycling trips into the German mountains. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Pope Francis prays with priests at the end of a limited public audience at the San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican, A girl's silhouette is seen from behind a fabric in a tent along a beach by Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip, A Chinese woman takes a photo of herself in front of a flower display dedicated to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Beijing, China. From our archive King Maha Vajiralongkorn was cycling with his entourage in Munich earlier this month when he was struck by plastic bullets. ... Thai king self-isolates in luxury hotel with harem of 20 women. Strictly champion Bill Bailey jubilantly dances outside his home after reuniting with wife Kristin following... 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The king's household said they had no interest in charges being brought in the case, prosecutors said. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, … Revellers in towns and cities that can still enjoy a drink under Tier 2 rules... Anti-lockdown protest leader gets £10,000 fine and three demonstrators are charged with assaulting emergency... 'It's the trolley police all over again!' 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As usual, the paper has a long headline: Thai King Rama X’s son lives a life of ‘loneliness and rejection’ in German villa while his father spends lockdown with harem of 20 army ‘sex soldiers’ in nearby hotel. 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The King's 'sex soldiers' are said to be assembled as a military unit called the SAS, like Britain's special forces - with the same motto, 'who dares wins', the paper said. Other pictures show him hiking in the mountains or cycling. King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is reportedly staying in a four-star hotel in the Bavarian Alps while most of Germany's hotels remain closed to tourists during the coronavirus outbreak. In this hilarious dispatch from the frontline of modern romance, top comedian and mother of two SHAPPI... Thailands umstrittener König in Bayern: Der THAI hat FREI! With … The comments below have been moderated in advance. Schulze's office told Bild they had not received an answer to their question. He lives in the Bavarian Alps. Forget the luxurious European villas or the fancy sports cars; it comes a dime a dozen when your net worth is $30 billion. Most recently, it is the Daily Mail with a story. The Grand Hotel where the king is staying has seen most tourists stay away and the hotel's website says it is 'currently unavailable for bookings' because of the coronavirus pandemic, without mentioning its long-term guests. China will celebrate national day marking the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, The Glass Mountain Inn burns as the Glass Fire moves through the area in St. Helena, California. Prosecutors said the 13 and 14-year-old had fired at the group from a nearby house or garden. The wacky … Following reports that the king had fled to Bavaria, a Thai hashtag translating to "Why do we need a king?" Now, there’s an image to prove the story: The Thai King cycles with his wife and a large entourage through the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. While the King is back in Thailand for no, he normally lives in Germany. Published: 12:07 GMT, 27 May 2020 | Updated: 13:25 GMT, 27 May 2020. Read our full mailing list consent terms here. One hotel worker said that staff are forbidden from the fourth floor where the king and his entourage have set up camp. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. The new king, a cycling and aviation enthusiast, is a more remote figure to the public, having spent much of his time abroad, particularly in Germany. He has been busying himself on the hotel's fourth floor which has allegedly been converted into a a 'pleasure palace' for the monarch and his concubine, Bild reported , decked out with 'treasures and antiques' from Thailand. The COVID-19 VACCINE: Protecting YOU and the rest of the UK. Mollie King gushes about her 'modest' cricketer beau Stuart... Roxette drummer Pelle Allsing dies aged 60 a year after Swedish band's singer Marie Fredriksson lost battle... You lucky dog! Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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