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Thailand says photo of Macron kneeling before King Vajiralongkorn is AI-generated
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Thailand says photo of Macron kneeling before King Vajiralongkorn is AI-generated

Thailand's foreign ministry has denied claims that French President Emmanuel Macron knelt before King Maha Vajiralongkorn during a state visit to Paris. The denial comes after an AI-generated image circulating online in Thailand appeared to show Macron bowing to the king. The visit marked the first official royal trip from Thailand to France since 1960 and coincided with the 170th anniversary of diplomatic ties. During the state dinner, Macron awarded the king the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and the queen the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit. The controversial image gained significant traction on social media, receiving over 40,000 likes and 2,000 shares within two days. It was shared by a popular page known for promoting pro-military and nationalist views.

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Thailand says photo of Macron kneeling before King Vajiralongkorn is AI-generated

Thailand's foreign ministry has denied claims that French President Emmanuel Macron knelt before King Maha Vajiralongkorn during a state visit to Paris. The denial comes after an AI-generated image circulating online in Thailand appeared to show Macron bowing to the king. The visit marked the first official royal trip from Thailand to France since 1960 and coincided with the 170th anniversary of diplomatic ties. During the state dinner, Macron awarded the king the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and the queen the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit. The controversial image gained significant traction on social media, receiving over 40,000 likes and 2,000 shares within two days. It was shared by a popular page known for promoting pro-military and nationalist views.

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