king bhumibol, or rama ix, reigned for 70 years and achieved cult—like popularity with his modest lifestylee of duty. his son is a very different personality. but in this crowd, respect for the institution endures. they can't accept all the accusations they've heard against the king. why don't you support their demand for a monarchy that's just a bit limited, and then you'll be giving them what they say they want? that's not the only obstacle to the students' dreams of reform. beyond this barricade is thailand's parliament. it's packed with military loyalists. it's the only place where changes to the political system can happen. and right now, they can't get there. well, these protesters are now trying to pull away at this concrete barricade to make a way through. and they are spraying... 0h! ..water cannons laced with chemicals. so, you can really smell the tear gas in it. these protesters want to get through to parliament because that's where the reforms they're demanding are supposed to be discussed. they are worried that in a parliament dominated by the military—backed party, their refo