When it comes to zero tolerance, the brainless one size fits all punishment most certainly has its flaws and then some. The number of cases that do not fit the punishment is significant enough to prove this policy to be an embarrassment. [Read more →]
From the outside Pakistan’s push to remove the Taliban in the South Waziristan region looks just another conflict in a war torn country. But in reality the ruthless aggressive nature of the Taliban make it a survival battle for the country. [Read more →]
It seems very obvious Thaksin is looking to strengthen his position in Parliament by adding some quality people to the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) roster. This also means the present useless ‘C’ team is destine for the trash bin. [Read more →]
For the first time in the history of man, nature will be a significant player in global economic stability. The fallout from global warming will tax even the most robust government coffers. [Read more →]
According to one of the latest polls, Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit does not get out to meet the people and it has caused him to slip in the polls. But then again what should be a casual meet and greet is target practice for Thaksin’s red shirt army. [Read more →]
The fact that Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen is friends with convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra is bad enough, but when it is flaunted by Thaksin in the news the risk of open war with Thailand becomes a significant possibility. With the flash point of the Preah Vihear Temple already sparking, this is a recipe that falls right into Thaksin’s trouble cooking pot. [Read more →]
When we hear the term mating dance, our minds often picture some animal in nature trying to capture the attention of the opposite sex. Often some foul comes to mind as their dances are the most exaggerated and easy to spot. But when we consider mating dances we hardly give any thought at all about the mating dance seen on a nightclub dance floor. [Read more →]
In Thailand the concept of forgiveness is a common practice to save face. However to forgive without the slightest hint of remorse is simply moving Thailand in the backwards direction. [Read more →]
We all like to protect out children from harm. Particularly so when they are young and innocent. But there comes a time that we eventually must expose them to the realities of the world we live in. To do this too late causes much more harm than some realize. [Read more →]
Bombshell or assumption, some hints are starting to emerge that there are serious charges being kept secret in relation to the April riots by Thaksin supporters. For whatever reason, and there are certainly several valid ones, there may be a sudden run on rope and trap doors coming up in the future. [Read more →]
With the debut of Microsoft’s latest operating system “Windows 7″ after the dreadful Windows Vista, one can not help but wonder if Bill Gates has taken a page from the Coca-Cola business profits play book. After all the scenario seems to be exactly the same. [Read more →]
So as we have seen that Thais can very easily be bought, it does pose a significant risk to Abhisit’s democracy. So in part 3 we get down to the dirt and explore the potential of a Coup via Baht. [Read more →]
As Connecting the Dots digs deeper into this path setting question for Thailand, some very uncomfortable thoughts are floating about. But some of those thoughts have basis in rumor, while others have basis in fact. [Read more →]
A fair question to ask in Thailand is can Thaksin buy enough people to uproot Abhisit’s democracy and his stance on corruption, or will democracy win out in the end. It is an unspoken concern no doubt with consequences that will cause a red check mark or a green check mark on Thailand on a global map. [Read more →]
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