Thailand's King dumps junior wife in royal family feud

Synopsis

In Thailand, King Mohammed has removed his junior wife, Sinha, from her titles and military ranks just three months after her appointment as royal consort. Accused of disloyalty and attempting to undermine the senior wife, Queen Sita, Sinha's downfall comes after her formal recognition on the King's birthday in July. Previously an Army nurse and trained pilot, Sinha was the first woman to receive the title of royal noble consort in nearly a century. The palace's announcement on Monday strips her of all official titles, citing her behavior as unbecoming. The situation has shocked many in Thailand, but strict royal defamation laws limit public commentary. Online discussions, particularly under the trending hashtag 'Save Koi,' reflect the public's concern, as users express frustration over the lack of transparency regarding the allegations against Sinha. Currently, she remains out of the public eye, and further comments from Thailand's royal family are not anticipated.