How Thailand’s junta uses the people’s believe in numerology to gain popularity for the soon to be crowned 10th king.
The new king, Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) isn’t near as popular as his late father, King Bhumibol (Rama IX). So the military authorities that rule the country play with the Thai’s superstition and interpret the rescue of the young men from the cave last year as a sign of hope in the new reign and prosperity for the country.
For The New York Times, 2019
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