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The Wheel Begins to Turn: Weekly Rallies and Disapproving Academics

Editor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:17:23 +0000

From Thairath, June 2, 2013 Cartoon title: Anything can happen in this country. On the octopus’s face: Claim to be a decent person with morality On the octopus’s tentacles, from top left: [a boot the represents the force of the … Continue reading →

Anti-government, anti-Thaksin tycoon missing

Editor — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:47:06 +0000

Anti-government tycoon missing – Bangkok Post, June 9, 2013 [Ekkayuth Anchanbutr has been one of the most vigorous anti-Thaksin activists. Ekkayuth himself was embroiled in shady business dealings over the years and fled Thailand to escape charges. He eventually began … Continue reading →

What was happening in May 2013: Thaksin strengths and weaknesses

Editor — Mon, 27 May 2013 17:14:00 +0000

May 2013 was a month where Thaksin strengths and ultimately weaknesses were on display. Most stunning was the emergence of Prime Minister Yingluck into the political sphere with her speech on democracy praising Thaksin and the Red Shirts. Her continuing … Continue reading →

What’s Chalerm’s Goal?

Editor — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:28:03 +0000

Pheu Thai ‘won’t back’ Chalerm bill – Bangkok Post, May 26, 2013 …Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra recently ordered the ruling party to adopt the Worachai bill. This would provide amnesties for most people convicted of crimes related to political … Continue reading →

Four Years Ago: The Forgotten Siege of Bangkok

admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:15:22 +0000

(Source: DTV) Four Years Ago: The Forgotten Red Shirt Siege of Bangkok The 2009 Red Shirt siege of Bangkok, which brought the city to a halt, has been largely overshadowed by the events of 2010 and Pheu Thai’s subsequent election … Continue reading →

The Irony of Massive Government Borrowing

Thanit — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:13:00 +0000

From Manager, March 26, 2013 Left: Red Shirt leader Thida Thavornseth: With Khun Poo’s ability, we gain victory over the ammat again. [Poo is the nickname of PM Yingluck.] People cheering: Hey hey hey hey… Right: Khun Poo can borrow more … Continue reading →

Bangkok Governor: The Surprise Win

admin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 12:20:12 +0000

Top poster: Democrat Party – Bangkok can move forward immediately – Please vote no. 16 Mr.Sukhumbhand Paribatra – www.sukhumbhand.com Bottom poster: Please vote Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen No. 9 – Pheu Thai Party [After months of polls driving home the … Continue reading →

Five Years Ago Today: Samak Denies the 1976 Massacre

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:24:39 +0000

Above, the turmoil of Samak as PM: from Komchadluek, September 5, 2008 The headlines read: Samak turns the game to avoid Army resistance – Seizing back power to prevent Anupong from staging coup – Orders forces to suppress the people … Continue reading →

In the Thai Deep South: Burying Gunmen as “Martyrs”

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:51:15 +0000

Insurgents have ‘a deep pain’ in their hearts – Bangkok Post, February 18, 2013 …Venting anger at the Muslim mourners for honouring the fallen insurgents will not change the attitude of those who support the insurgency cause. Nor will the … Continue reading →

10 Years Ago This Month: Thaksin’s ‘war on drugs’

admin — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 06:22:27 +0000

Thailand’s ‘war on drugs’ – Human Rights Watch …In February 2003, the Thai government, under then Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, launched a ‘war on drugs’, purportedly aimed at the suppression of drug trafficking and the prevention of drug use. In … Continue reading →

Another Chalerm Bluff on Terrorism?

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:14:26 +0000

Above: From Thairath, December 9, 2011 [This would not be the first time Chalerm has blustered about terrorism or other special information he claims to know. As the U.S. did not issue any warning to travelers and considering Chalerm's past … Continue reading →

Thai Officials and the Curse of the Illegal Hunt

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:52:39 +0000

Police inspector ‘was part of hunting party’ – The Nation, February 13, 2013 [The significance of this? High officials caught going on illegal hunting trips have been a staple of the Thai political scene for decades. Repeated juntas in the … Continue reading →

Analysis: Fears Boil Over for Anti-Government Rally

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:50:54 +0000

From Thairath, November 15, 2012 Cartoon title: Storm… or winter wind! On Gen. Boonlert Kaewprasit: The freezing Thailand mob Woman in the middle is Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Mouse man Phi Nooring holds a sign that reads: Must be cold … Continue reading →

Classified Info From Thaksin’s Son

Lek — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:05:35 +0000

From Thairath, November 8, 2012 Left, Defense Minister ACM Sukampol Suwannathat: Mr. Secretary, are there any classified information on the security issues? Middle: Lt.Gen. Paradon Pattanathabutr: I don’t know yet, sir. ACM Sukampol: How come the Secretary of the National Security … Continue reading →

Thaksin comments on the 2010 protest deaths report: Resistance to his return means political chaos

admin — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 02:01:22 +0000

Thaksin writes to families of 2010 ‘martyrs’ – The Nation, September 23, 2012 [This shows an attempt to reposition the argument to center once again on Thaksin's return. The TRCT report on the 2010 protest deaths, along with the fawning … Continue reading →