Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
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The government wants Thailand’s capital to be known around the world as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok). Thais don’t object to the name, but they’d prefer their leaders focus on fixing the economy.