BANGKOK (Reuters) - The words the Thai king spoke to Thitiwat Tanagaroon have been tattooed on his arm: “very brave, very good, thank you”.The 50-year-old restaurant manager never imagined he would win praise from King Maha Vajiralongkorn when he brandished a royal portrait at an anti-government protest last month. Nor had he expected online attacks and calls for him to be fired from his job. “There are a lot of people who still love the monarchy and worship the monarchy but they don’t come out,” he told Reuters. “Whoever comes out gets harassed.” Just months ago, criticising Thailand’s monarchy was taboo and few dared brave harsh royal insult laws. Now, defending the monarchy can also draw criticism - a monumental shift in a kingdom where the institution has been promoted for decades and must be revered according to the constitution. The Palace did not respond to a request for comment on changing attitudes since protests began in July. “The new generation and youth, they’re not into it,” protest leader, Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, 23, said of the deference generations of Thais have shown for the monarchy.