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All Eyes on Pheu Thai and Yingluck Shinawatra
With the heat of the elections over and Pheu Thai/Yingluck Shinawatra romping home with comfortable numbers albeit after considering the coalition parties, Thailand should legitimately be looking forward to a stable government and an improved economic performance. Pheu Thai’s political agenda will essentially include accommodating the aspirations of its coalition partners so that the house
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Thai Election 2011 The Aftermath!
Thai Election 2011 The Aftermath! – This morning I received an email, it was in relation to my last post on the site Yingluck Shinawatra Thailands First Woman! From time to time I do get responses to the posts, but I felt given the light hearted and humorous nature of this one I had to share it.
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Yingluck Shinawatra Thailands First Woman!
Ending all puzzles, predictions, calculations, and perhaps fears in at least some quarters, the Thai People have elected their first woman Prime Minister. Welcome to Yingluck Shinawatra. The Prime Minister to be, in her own words has admitted that this victory can be just the beginning and lot needs to be done for the Thai
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The 2011 Thailand Elections – Repeat or Rebirth?
Slowly but surely, democracy is gaining roots in several parts of the world, particularly where the political dispensation is far from being democratic. The recent events in countries like Libya and Egypt are perhaps a flash in the pan. Irrespective of territorial, linguistic or religious alignments, more and more people are beginning to understand the
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Yet Another Conspiracy – Thailand
Fascinating stuff, all the conspiracy theories out there. But you won’t find much material on this one; one you could call something like “The Great Thaksin Thai Sellout Conspiracy,” as outlined by Bangkok-basedanalyst Anthony Cartalucci who has a soft spot for Thailand’s hardly understood, color-coded liberation struggle. Tony, who has something to say about every
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Peaceful My Ass
The day started so lovely after a beautifully coolish night without fan nor air con, just cuddling in a thick blanket. And then this in Foreign Policy after the guy already managed to hijack the Huffington Post (understand it as a sign how far away their faraway editors are from here): “Opponents of Thaksin recently
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Newspaper Finds Truth, Rapes It
We all know, Thai newspapers are not for the faint-hearted. Gross front pages showing accident victims torn apart and blood all over are the order of the day. Because there’s a market appreciating violence. But what about the essentially more subtle handling of violence per se? That’s why this ad below (click to enlarge) can
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We’re Sorry, Thailand.
The TV spot reportedly banned by the Thailiban censors. Should not be seen on TV? Hypersensitive? Creative reflection anyone? The ad’s keyphrase: “If there was anyone to blame, it would be all of us.” The affront: “Did we do anything wrong? Did we handle anything too harshly? Did we listen to only one side of
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Al Jazeera: Slingshots & Firecrackers, That’s All They Had
Relive Black May with Al Jazeera’s “The Rageh Omaar Report: The Year of Living Dangerously.” As if the Thai government’s PR campaign fell on deaf ears you’re left wondering if the red shirts are no front. The last words belong to the opposition, it’s the government that’s in need of explanations. Add some somber music
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Thitinan On Continuity & Change
Some interesting thoughts from the quotemeister – to speak with Bangkok Pundit – who needs no introduction. Thitinan Pongsudhirak remained rather quiet during the past weeks. He’s diplomatic in this Asean TV report, but minces no words. Thitinan warns of ramifications for the region if Thai democracy does not overcome its “dead end democracy.” Here’s Thailand’s
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