July 2, 2026

Thailand denies viral photo of Macron kneeling before KingMacron kneeling before King Vajiralongkorn

Thailand dismissed a viral image showing French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before King Vajiralongkorn as AI-generated during a state dinner at the presidential palace.

The French leader presented the Legion of Honour to the King and the National Order of Merit to Queen Suthida in the official ceremony.

This denial matters because it protects diplomatic protocol and clarifies that the viral claim was a digital fabrication.

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