Monthly Archives: January 2011

If The Abhisit Regime had an ounce of rectitude it would stand up to these thugs and jingos

Thai soldiers hurt by Burmese mortars Two Thai soldiers have been wounded by shrapnel from a stray mortar shells which came across the border into Tak province during nearby fighting between Burmese troops and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) ethnic … Continue reading

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Think new, act new, for every Thai!

Suu Kyi launches website Rangoon – Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi this weekend launched a website to consolidate international links and speed up “democratic union” in her military-led country. “A good communication system is essential to our endeavour … Continue reading

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The use of forces will be the last option and will be introduced…

PM: War is the last option “My intention to use peaceful approaches to settle the border dispute does not mean that the government is afraid of having war with Cambodia. It is also does not mean that the government is … Continue reading

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It is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ the next coup will come

Coup talk is just an ‘act of sabotage’ Rumours over the past week that the country could be in for another coup were clearly an attempt to sow distrust and resentment between the government and the army. It is widely … Continue reading

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The “gift” that gains the person claiming to be making it great derision and resentment

PPT covers the unbelievably patronizing attempt by The Regime to curry favor with the electorate by means of a “gift”. A gift is voluntary. It is ‘given’, not earned. Think of the implications. This ‘gift’ belongs to The Regime, not … Continue reading

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I used to live practically next door to Wat Phra Kaew here in Chiangrai and got a publication from the wat which detailed the proper places of pilgrimage for people born in a given animal year. I was born in … Continue reading

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Steps To An Election

Democrats are a shoo-in, says Pairoj “I am 100% sure that the Democrat Party will win and again become the core party in forming a coalition government,” Mr Pairoj replied quickly when asked the question. The only party that can … Continue reading

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PAD “terrorists” get bail

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Military flexes its muscle

Abhisit approves army exercise near temple Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has given the army the green light to conduct a military exercise near Preah Vihear temple to display its strength as Cambodia continues to lay claim to the disputed area. … Continue reading

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“unfortunately, after 9/11… the FBI literally requires no factual predicate to start an investigation.”

I Have Been Summoned to Appear Before a Grand Jury I have been summoned to appear before a federal grand jury in Chicago on January 25. But I will not testify, even at the risk of being put in jail … Continue reading

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