She was dismissed from the rank of Chao Khun Phra -- or noble consort -- for "disloyalty to the king" according to the command, as well as "acting against the appointment of the Queen (Suthida)... for her own ambitions".
Suthida - the former deputy head of the royal bodyguard - was made Queen in May, becoming King Vajiralongkorn's fourth wife.
The Thai monarchy is protected by a harsh defamation law, making open discussion on the institution for the public and media based inside the country all but impossible.
Monday, October 21, 2019
"Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his 34-year-old consort of all titles for 'disloyalty' and apparent 'ambition' . . .less than three months after she was bestowed with the honour"
AFP: