As far as I know, after some checking of Russian MSM, Bhakdi visited Thailand recently by invitation of Royal Family. I didn't find any confirmations that he had audience with Royal Family, but it is highly probable, since Bhakdi father was top Thailand diplomat and Royal Family personally know Bhakdi family for a long time.

Thai Royal Family desperate with problem with princess and danger of breaking dynasty invited top immunologist of Thai origin whose family had political ties to Royal Family just to give Bhakdi an opportunity to spend some time on Thai beach? That's your logic?

Also, label of "antivaxxer" given by MSM and BigPharma is a clear badge of honor and honesty today.