The Unseen Cost of Privilege and Medical Care in Thailand's Royal Family The latest development in the saga surrounding Thailand's royal family has sent shockwaves through the kingdom.
At its center is Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, the estranged son of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who is seeking urgent brain surgery in Bangkok.
Vivacharawongse's decision to appeal for medical attention raises several eyebrows due to the stark contrast between Thailand's medical landscape and that of other developed nations.