Comments on: Thailand in the News Week Ending 02/27/10

By: Talen

Talen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:32:58 +0000

Martyn, Thanks for the kind words.

I have a feeling it’s going to be a very interesting year in Thai politics…

By: Martyn

Martyn — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:01 +0000

Talen a brilliant summing up of the assets saga and written with an excellent hand. I think you excel when penning these political type posts.

Thaksin is the puppet master and I’m sure in truth he’ll be happy with the outcome in that his manipulation of his red shirts left the Supreme Court with no choice but to hand a fair share of the pot back to him. Effectively they have given the logistical support the red shirts need.

The Puea Thai Party’s near certain next election victory will ease the way for Thaksin’s return to Thailand and eventually politics itself, then the two coloured carousel will start to spin even faster again.
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By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:36:31 +0000

Talen, patience is not one of my finer qualities

And goodness knows you’ve been as patient as any I’ve known! I’m impressed. Greatly.

By this time, there wouldn’t be anything breakable left within reach.

(kidding – I’m not that bad – just throwing kudos your way)
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..Linguistic and Developmental Underpinnings of Language Acquisition =-.

By: Talen

Talen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:59:15 +0000

Yes I did…did you know that Patti Smith co wrote on several of their earliest songs?

By: Talen

Talen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:51:34 +0000

Mike, I think the major charges have already been settled but there may be some ancillary charges relating to his business dealings.

I may be completely wrong and with the nature of Thai politics constantly changing who knows what will happen next. I just have a gut feeling Thaksin is inherently entwined with Thai politics and will be back in power in some capacity.

By: Talen

Talen — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:48:49 +0000

Cat, at least there was a good side in the boring news of the week…no violence.

Things are constantly changing so like you said time will tell and we will have to wait and see.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:19:50 +0000

Talen, an interesting prediction on your part. Not so sure myself. Although who knows he could return and face the music. Perhaps he can cut a deal now the assets thing is done? I did read somewhere that there are other outstanding charges too regarding money/fraud. .-= Mike´s last blog ..Wat Tan Jet Yot (????????????? )Prachuap Khiri Khan =-.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:15:16 +0000

I agree, this has been a boring week. No bloodshed. No Red Shirts blocking off Victory Monument with the army facing them down.

This week has been just another slow nail in the Thaksin saga…

And agreed, your predictions might be spot on (only time will tell – that old chestnut).

But in a way I’m of the, ‘I don’t have a horse in this race’ mindset. I do live here, but I will never belong to the country as a citizen.

Not only that, I enjoy history, but I dislike the day to day of politics. Because it’s been so bizarre, Thailand has caught my interest more than others. But it’s still a bother at times.

I wish they’d just get on and get it over with. I’m bored with it after six years, surely Thais are fed up by now?

Sort of disclaimer – sometimes I’m not bored with the politics but today I am especially. So maybe my feeling pissy has something to do with my comments. Dunno.
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..Thai 101 Learners Series: A Trusted Native Speaker is Essential =-.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:25:50 +0000

very insightful sir.

By: vange

vange — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:00:10 +0000

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