Queen Suthida: Appears Victorious, but with Hidden Sorrows.
In recent years, Queen Suthida's position in the Thai royal family has significantly risen.
She has successfully driven out her strong rival, Consort Sineenat, and dissolved the large royal harem of the King.
Now, the harem has only Queen Suthida as the sole favorite, making it extraordinarily quiet.
On the surface, Queen Suthida seems to be in the limelight, viewed as a winner in life by many.
However, Queen Suthida’s inner world is perhaps known only to herself.
Outsiders only see her glory, but they don't see her sorrows and hardships.
Although she has gained recognition from Queen Mother Sirikit and often wears Queen Mother's jewelry in international events, behind these glories lie many unknown difficulties and struggles.
It is well known that in recent years, King Maha Vajiralongkorn has frequently gone on vacations, leaving a lot of royal affairs to Queen Suthida and his sister, Princess Sirindhorn.
Princess Sirindhorn, who was once named Crown Princess by the late King, holds a very important position in the court.
During King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s absence, almost all significant affairs are attended by Princess Sirindhorn. Even the Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, acts cautiously in her presence.
Although Queen Suthida is the queen, she cannot touch these important affairs.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn is highly suspicious, and if she were to involve herself in these matters, the consequences would be unimaginable.
As King Maha Vajiralongkorn ages, he increasingly relies on Princess Sirindhorn for various affairs.
Whether it's the King's birthday banquet or Queen Mother's public art exhibitions, all significant affairs are managed by Princess Sirindhorn. Queen Mother Sirikit evidently does not trust Queen Suthida with these matters.
Although Queen Suthida has inherited many of her mother-in-law Sirikit's jewels in recent years, these jewels are seen only in international events. Perhaps they are merely on loan from Queen Mother Sirikit to maintain appearances, not given outright.
Queen Mother Sirikit’s jewelry is currently managed by Princess Sirindhorn. After years of development, Princess Sirindhorn not only has her own power base but also her exclusive convoy and security team, enjoying high status among the people.
In Queen Mother Sirikit's eyes, among the King's five wives, only Princess Soamsawali from the Yukol family is genuinely recognized by her, while the others are seen as women clinging to power.
Queen Mother Sirikit has never given her treasured jewels to other daughters-in-law. Even if they were lent out, it was a rare occurrence.
Among her daughters-in-law, only Queen Suthida can occasionally wear these jewels. For others, it’s impossible.
Ultimately, these jewels will be inherited by her grandson, Prince Dipangkorn.
Though Queen Suthida enjoys exclusive favor in the harem, her position remains precarious.
She must act cautiously, avoiding involvement in sensitive royal affairs to prevent arousing the King’s suspicion.
Meanwhile, she must also face the strong influence of Princess Sirindhorn and Queen Mother Sirikit within the royal family.
In such a complex power struggle, Queen Suthida must meticulously maintain her position.
Overall, Queen Suthida’s story tells us that apparent glory often comes with immense pressure and hardship.
Despite appearing victorious to outsiders, her heart is filled with untold pain and struggle.
Each of her steps must be taken with great caution, as any misstep could lead to losing everything.
This also reflects the harsh and intricate nature of power struggles, revealing that royal life is not as glamorous as it appears to the outside world.
Queen Suthida’s experience is a microcosm of the complex power structure of the Thai royal family and a true portrayal of her personal struggle and perseverance.
In the coming years, she will need to constantly adapt and adjust to cope with possible challenges and changes.
Whether she can ultimately secure her position, her story will become an intriguing chapter in the history of the Thai royal family.
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