Thailand’s Future and Other Possibilities
Thailand elections are coming up in July and we’re only like a 1.5 months away. Once again, uncertainty fills the
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Thai politics is something I don’t get into all that much, but recently I wrote something about the PAD protests and the Suvarnabhumi Airport takeover and things related. Thai politics are charged with emotions for the Thais – but for us farangs? Mai pen rai…
Thaksin Returns
I just cannot see Thaksin Shinawatra disappearing for very long. He has: 1. More money than god. 2. More connections
Read moreNYT Reporter FELT Bullet Fly By His Head – Bangkok
Now, was this memory created for sensationalism, or, did it really happen? We’ll never know. Apparently he isn’t injured, so
Read moreBangkok Sees Red! Bangkok Not Safe – Again
The Red Shirts in Bangkok have vowed to fight to the end. The end of what? Their demonstration? It’s sad
Read morePoof! Like a Magic Act, All is Back to Normal in Thailand
Notice I didn’t say all sorted? Sorted would be a miracle…this is just a magic poof. Apparently the reds will
Read moreThaksin Coming Back?
I did what I really hate to do… I read some of the political commentaries on the situation in Bangkok
Read moreThaksin’s Loss
Everyone by now knows Taksin lost over a billion US Dollars yesterday. You know, in the big picture it’s not
Read moreThailand’s Red Shirts, Thaksin, Military
I spent today with the TV running – which, though I hate it – I’ve found it invaluable to keep
Read moreJoe, an American inside Suvarnabhumi, Joins PAD
I’m watching some American clown on Thai PAD TV named Joe. A “marine” from Boston, Mass. in the states. Quoting
Read moreAnother Perspective on PAD, PPP
There is so much resentment toward People’s Alliance for Democracy, but I must say I see can see their side.
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