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Armchair Leftists can justify the insurgency all they want from their lounge-rooms by blaming it all on society, tell that to the children being gunned down, the poor rubber workers or the petrol attendant that was blasted out of her sandals. Regardless of political or religious philosophy these are cold blooded murders committed by sociopaths.
Vinod, I do understand. We all cast shadows on our nation because we are all strong men. And women. LKY told us so. He’s still a strong man, not former one, you know. LHL can also be strong one but still a boy. Do you understand this? Probably cannot.
[…] a Research Fellow at the Australia National University (ANU) College of Asia and the Pacific. In a recent webcast that was released on New Mandala last month, Dr. Farrelly discussed some of his recent mapping […]
Thanks Ralph that could explain it. Not only was Surayud close to Prem et al who led the political solution to the insurgency but Surayud’s own father was a CPT member so he was deeply involved in the issue of returning CPTers. Others may know more.
Although we have already received a large number of abstract submissions for the 4th International Lao Studies conference, we have decided to extend the deadline for submissions from October 31, 2012 to November 30, 2012. That is because some people contacted us and asked for more time to prepare their abstracts. That means that there is still time, so please consider joining us for this conference.
So when one group of rich oligarchs loses the election to the other group of rich oligarchs then the pipeline from Treasury to their accounts gets cut. So it is back to regain government at any cost, riots, coups, anything than works and gets the money flowing again. Perhaps better to be in the bureaucracy where the money, even though smaller, never stops flowing. Nothing like a reliable cash flow, something I’m sure their Chinese counterparts can vouch for.
I once heard about the former communists, that they finally got a compensation of some half a million Baht per family in recent years, as they were promised by the Prem Administration some decades ago and which was long forgotten and the claim was pushed again after the coup.
So for that batch of money some favours can be expected in form of showing up, as they did in front of the Constitution Court some months ago.
By the way they look very young for seasoned veterans of a war some decades ago !
Political extremism of left or right have disturbing similarities. It is not altogether surprising that these old unreconstructed Maoists (who would identify with Stalin rather than Trotsky) have lurched to the right.
Yes, pro-yellow newspapers Bangkok Post and Nation like to exaggerate the number of yellow protesters. 20,000 people on that day are certainly an exaggeration.
Thanks Nick once again for taking the time to report on this rally.
Regarding Prasong Songsiri taking to the stage, back in 2009 when PAD were planning on becoming a political party it was reported “Prasong also gave a speech that was met with big applause by the audience”. See http://www.newmandala.org/2009/05/28/pad-tries-a-political-party
I am intrigued by the ex-CPT members not just turning up for Pitak Siam but turning up in CPT uniform. What sort of mental gymnastics must be required in their minds to make sense of that ??
Despite the impressive turnout on Sunday I am not convinced that now is the moment of a yellow resurgence. But we shall see.
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Thailand’s arbitrary detention
[…] l’Articolo 19 della Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti Umani (DUDU). A dirlo è il Working Group on Arbitrary Detention delle Nazioni Unite, un gruppo indipendente di […]
Thailand’s internal armed conflict
Armchair Leftists can justify the insurgency all they want from their lounge-rooms by blaming it all on society, tell that to the children being gunned down, the poor rubber workers or the petrol attendant that was blasted out of her sandals. Regardless of political or religious philosophy these are cold blooded murders committed by sociopaths.
In the shadow of strongmen
Vinod, I do understand. We all cast shadows on our nation because we are all strong men. And women. LKY told us so. He’s still a strong man, not former one, you know. LHL can also be strong one but still a boy. Do you understand this? Probably cannot.
Thailand’s internal armed conflict
When are attacks by the insurgents in southern Thailand lawful?
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Thanks a lot for the correction reg. Prasong 🙂
…though Michael Nelson may very well strangle me for not having memorized his article…
New Sakdina
Some economists like the New Sakdina System so much they develop a concrete plan for it:
http://www.freakonomics.com/2012/10/31/an-alternative-to-democracy/
In the shadow of strongmen
Dear Sibeh Ah Beng,
It is important to understand what you have read before commenting.
The article is about how former strongmen still cast shadow on a nation’s future in this changing political climate.
Do your reading properly…
New Mandala site upgrade
“I dont agree with everything that Annie says”????? But you are Annie!
Myanmar’s new political geography
[…] a Research Fellow at the Australia National University (ANU) College of Asia and the Pacific. In a recent webcast that was released on New Mandala last month, Dr. Farrelly discussed some of his recent mapping […]
New Mandala site upgrade
“Isn’t this too cheap a trick, even for the low standards “Annie” thought she/he could manage to reach?”
I dont agree with everything that Annie says, but why do you say this? And why the ad-hominem? That would be against NM policy would it not?
Addressing the point not the person is better netiquette and the mark of a thinking person.
Anecdotal
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Thanks Ralph that could explain it. Not only was Surayud close to Prem et al who led the political solution to the insurgency but Surayud’s own father was a CPT member so he was deeply involved in the issue of returning CPTers. Others may know more.
In the shadow of strongmen
Seem like this ang moh struggle to accept Asian Values mah. We all strong man. Even the woman also strong. If u can also accept, can also be strong.
Power continues to be personalised, although in Singapore this is less about personality than persona
Did she say Lee Hsien Loong got no personality? Wat? Totally OB. How can have job at SMU ar?
Fourth International Conference on Lao Studies
Although we have already received a large number of abstract submissions for the 4th International Lao Studies conference, we have decided to extend the deadline for submissions from October 31, 2012 to November 30, 2012. That is because some people contacted us and asked for more time to prepare their abstracts. That means that there is still time, so please consider joining us for this conference.
Protect Siam: What’s new?
I believe that the old CPTers owe an allegiance to Surayud of the Privy Council as he was pivotal in pardons and land for them. Others may know more.
Protect Siam: What’s new?
So when one group of rich oligarchs loses the election to the other group of rich oligarchs then the pipeline from Treasury to their accounts gets cut. So it is back to regain government at any cost, riots, coups, anything than works and gets the money flowing again. Perhaps better to be in the bureaucracy where the money, even though smaller, never stops flowing. Nothing like a reliable cash flow, something I’m sure their Chinese counterparts can vouch for.
Protect Siam: What’s new?
I once heard about the former communists, that they finally got a compensation of some half a million Baht per family in recent years, as they were promised by the Prem Administration some decades ago and which was long forgotten and the claim was pushed again after the coup.
So for that batch of money some favours can be expected in form of showing up, as they did in front of the Constitution Court some months ago.
By the way they look very young for seasoned veterans of a war some decades ago !
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Political extremism of left or right have disturbing similarities. It is not altogether surprising that these old unreconstructed Maoists (who would identify with Stalin rather than Trotsky) have lurched to the right.
Some would say this process is being played out in various ways in various places today: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/world/asia/01iht-letter01.html?_r=0
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Yes, pro-yellow newspapers Bangkok Post and Nation like to exaggerate the number of yellow protesters. 20,000 people on that day are certainly an exaggeration.
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Its all getting a bit boring – Maybe they can find some inspiration for new image placards from this collection: https://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=Sy6&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&q=crown%20prince%20thailand&tbm=isch
Protect Siam: What’s new?
Thanks Nick once again for taking the time to report on this rally.
Regarding Prasong Songsiri taking to the stage, back in 2009 when PAD were planning on becoming a political party it was reported “Prasong also gave a speech that was met with big applause by the audience”. See http://www.newmandala.org/2009/05/28/pad-tries-a-political-party
I am intrigued by the ex-CPT members not just turning up for Pitak Siam but turning up in CPT uniform. What sort of mental gymnastics must be required in their minds to make sense of that ??
Despite the impressive turnout on Sunday I am not convinced that now is the moment of a yellow resurgence. But we shall see.