Connecting the Dots

All the red flags are showing in Thailand. Thaksin has his back against the wall and the clock will not grant him any more extensions. So what has been predicted looks to be an absolute certainty. [Read more →]

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Looking at Thailand and the political situation, Connecting the Dots sees thing slightly different than what mainstream media is reporting. With that said, we have decided to launch a periodic series looking at the moment. We do not know or plan how far apart our snapshots will be, but we can say we look to do as we always do and cut past rumors and spin to get to the hard facts. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, International Politics, Law And Order, Politics, Series, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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In Thailand it has taken a while for the qualities of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his government to be recognized. The convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra has been slipping in his attempts to paint Abhisit in an unflattering light. But that is not to say things are going to get better any time soon. [Read more →]

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In Thailand when it comes to Thaksin and his populace policies, his core area of support is all thumbs up. But based on Connecting the Dots interpretation of recent polls, Thaksin would bring his policies, but it is not necessary for the policies to bring Thaksin. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, International Politics, Politics, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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When you look at the political situation in Thailand, most would eventually conclude that things will get sorted out and a sense of normalcy would return. After all that is the goal of sane people to coexist peacefully in compromising harmony. But when you take a closer look at Thailand, it is becoming increasingly clear that the goal of one side is to keep unrest alive and well. [Read more →]

Tags: Burma, Cambodia, Law And Order, Mental Health, Politics, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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Connecting the Dots has for a long time coined the phrase ‘Dance with the devil’ when we make reference to people interacting with Thaksin Shinawatra. So far we have never seen an instance where the person dancing with the devil was undamaged. With that observation we are already seeing damage to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, and the dance is just starting. The one thing that differs with this dance is when Hun Sen dances with the devil, so does all of Cambodia. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Corruption, Economy, International Politics, Thailand, United States, War and Conflict by Richard
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In Thailand it would appear from news accounts that the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) may be looking to put an obscure twist and spin on an act that would be normally considered the acts of a good citizen. In short it will just be another embarrassing day for Thai politics. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Politics, Popcorn, Satire, Thailand, United States by Richard
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If there was anyone who could use better plot writers in the theatrics Thaksin puts on, it is Thaksin himself. With the drama that is unfolding in Cambodia pertaining to the alleged spy who provided public documents on request, we will soon see Thaksin swoop in like Superman and save the day. [Read more →]

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After seeing the news reports that matched Connecting the Dots earlier predictions, it is now obvious the intent of the Red shirt rallies is to cause violence and chaos and not to protest. This has nothing at all to do with democracy or politics and everything to do with treason. [Read more →]

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With the sudden vocal turn from Cambodia about political happenings in Thailand, and that being non of their concern, it does leave you wondering what Thaksin offered Cambodia if he was to get back in power. There is just too much being said by Cambodia to suggest not getting some sort of gain by Thaksin getting back into power. [Read more →]

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Whether Cambodia will admit it or not, they are now deeply involved in Thai politics. Unfortunately, getting rid of this involvement may be as difficult as getting a stubborn stain out of your best shirt. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Crime, International Politics, Politics, Thailand by Richard
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Prior to the very recent uprising between Cambodia and Thailand over Thaksin Shinawatra, it was a bit of a toss about Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. But now seeing that he appears to be ignoring his own Constitution to make political attacks in Thailand as well as ignoring international standards pertaining to extradition, it is now obvious he prefers the shadows to the light. [Read more →]

Tags: ASEAN, Cambodia, Economy, International Politics, Law And Order, Reality Check 101, Thailand, United States, War and Conflict by Richard
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Unfortunately for Thaksin, people are saying what they see. His actions for a significant part of 2009 have shown his true colors of putting himself first over his country. Teaming up with a country at odds with Thailand, and attempting to overthrow the government by force both match the definition of traitor in every dictionary you care to look in, no matter what language. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Crime, Mental Health, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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It may not be that obvious yet, but countries that were on the fence about letting Thaksin in have likely chosen sides. The side they likely have chosen does not have a welcome mat for Thaksin. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Crime, International Politics, Politics, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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