Tag Archives: Thai Politics
I voted yesterday
This is the first time since living abroad that I have decided to vote in the Thai elections. Yesterday, I received the two voting cards and other pertinent documents from the Thai embassy here. The whole thing was pretty easy. First, I … Continue reading
Reuters risk watch for Thailand
Reuters’ analysis of the political, social and economic risks currently affecting Thailand: http://graphics.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/Risks/Thailand.pdf and risks to watch in all Asian countries: http://blogs.reuters.com/andrew-marshall/2010/08/10/risks-to-watch-in-asia-country-guides/ Very informative.
The world does not revolve around the Yellows and the Reds
It seems to me that the PAD and the UDD each just want their own way to the exclusion of everybody else. Somestimes I wonder if they want to live with each other at all. At the end of the day, … Continue reading
The cost of Thai democracy
“Look , what’s going on in Nakhon Panom as local red shirts are preparing to leave for Bangkok to join the mass rallies on Sunday.” Via: the Nation There you are my fellow countrymen who are fighting in the name … Continue reading
Thaksin’s Facebook and Twitter, can’t wait!
Apparently, the sometime Thai Prime Minister is going to celebrate his birthday by giving his fans an opportunity to communicate with him via Facebook and Twitter. I assume that many people, especially his cohorts who have not used social networks before, … Continue reading
Abhisit has thrown down the gauntlet to Veera
I desperately want to see this Abhisit versus Veera - Thaksin’s current number one assistant - debate. I cannot wait to see someone making a fool of himself on television. This is definitely going to be fab. More about this story can … Continue reading
My passport!
The picture is taken from Suthichaiyoon Poor old Thaky never ceases to amuse me. Life seems to have been a constant struggle for him ever since he made a run from Thailand. Yet he does not appear to be giving … Continue reading
I am mentally exhausted with the way people behave
I am not surprised by what is going on right now. I saw it coming. But I could not imagine that one particular group of people would be allowed to do what they have been doing so easily. This is … Continue reading
Filed under News, Politics, Thailand, Thai_People
Answer this question
Who would you like to be the next Thai Prime Minister? A. Another puppet of someone who is currently in exile in the UK. B. It does not matter who that person is as long as he or she is approved … Continue reading
Filed under Education, Politics, Thailand, Thai_People
