King calls Thailand ‘land of compromise’ amid anti-govt protests

Bangkok, Nov 2 : Amid continued anti-government protests in Thailand and calls to reform the monarchy, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, in his first public statement on the pro-democracy demonstrations, called his country “the land of compromise”.
The King made the statement in an exclusive joint interview with CNN and Channel 4 News at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Sunday.
This is the 68-year-old monarch’s first interview with a foreign media outlet since 1979 when he was Crown Prince.
When asked about the protests that have gripped the country for more than four months, King Vajiralongkorn told CNN “no comment”, before adding: “We love them all the same.” Asked whether there was any way for a compromise with protesters who are calling for the reforms on the monarchy, the King replied: “Thailand is the land of compromise.” The interview came on the same day the King participated in a religious ceremony to mark the change of the season at the Grand Palace.