Mentors Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 http://www.asiasentinel.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nothing there that isn't common knowledge. And of course the obligatory bow to Paul Handley, even though not one Thai historian or political science agrees with Handley's viewpoint - including the most leftist (e.g. Dr Giles Ungpakorn). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Nothing there that isn't common knowledge. And of course the obligatory bow to Paul Handley, even though not one Thai historian or political science agrees with Handley's viewpoint - including the most leftist (e.g. Dr Giles Ungpakorn). of course not, they're still living in Thailand. see what happens to Jakrapob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Believe what you want. Paul Handley is a god. Jeez, you are indoctrinated, aren't you. You read one book, and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=131856 Are they crazy???? I always thought a civil war was impossible in Thailand but if it goes on like this with such stupid ideas it might well happen one day. If mr T is ever back one day I know plenty of normal middle class people who will be pissed... Can't some Thai politicians stop trying to divide the country? (or is it in their interest?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Mr T doesn't care. As long as he wins, it doesn't matter who suffers or dies. He proved that with his "drug war" and the actions at Takbai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 There was wide support for his "drug war". The Thai Lawyer Assoc. was silent as were the opposition MPs. Amazing Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Bangkok Post 9 Nov 2008 Poll: Thaksin's speech not benefitting A survey conducted by Abac Poll shows that most people feel that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatraâ??s phone-in speech on November 1 may worsen the political situation. Poll director Noppadon Kannika said the survey on political sentiment after Thaksinâ??s phone-in address polled 5,416 people who are eligible to vote. It was conducted in 18 provinces across Thailand from November 1 to 8. Out of a maximum of 10, the governmentâ??s dignity and uprightness fell from 4.31 in October to 3.97. On peopleâ??s suspicion that the government gives benefits to some political and investment groups, the rating increased from 4.79 to 5.17. Overall, the respondents believe Thakinâ??s address can help maintain his supporters, but did not improve the national situation. 66.7 per cent consider his speech as worsening the political row. 62.9 percent felt that amending the constitution during this period would not be appropriate, while 65.2 per cent believe the attempt will intensify the division in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Govt's popularity hit by Thaksin's phone-in The government's approval rating sank from 4.31 out of a possible 10 points on October 18 to 3.97, Poll director Noppadon Kannika said yesterday in releasing the survey results. About 41 per cent of the respondents said they would vote for the Democrat Party in the next election, while 39 per cent would support the ruling People Power Party and former Thai Rak Thai Party MPs in forming the government. The rest said they would opt for other parties. Meanwhile, out of 10 points, support for the notion of a national government rose from 5.88 to 6.02. Backing for New Politics and civic politics rose to 5.58, from 5.42 on October 18. As a result of the phonein, 8.4 per cent of the respondents felt more in favour of Thaksin. However, more than 32 per cent disliked Thaksin even more. About 39 per cent still stood by Thaksin just like before and 20 per cent detested Thaksin just the same. About 49 per cent of respondents, dropping from 56 per cent in the October 27 survey, said Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was legitimate to be the premier. His grade dropped from a B to C in the rating. About 51 per cent of respondents, rising from 44 per cent last time, said Somchai was not qualified to fill the top post. About 67 per cent said they believed the phone call aggravated the political situation. The others believed Thaksin's call would make the situation better. On whether the current time was suitable for the charter amendment, 63 per cent thought it wasn't. The survey drew 5,416 responses in 18 provinces around the country from November 28. http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20081110-99479.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thaksin vows he will fight back http://www.bangkokpost.com/111108_News/11Nov2008_news01.php Let's organize a civil war in Thailand so the country will be taken back to the middle age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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