Connecting the Dots

There has been a rash of lese majeste charges flying around Thailand of late. In Some cases premature, and others well justified. So Connecting the Dots has decided to take a look. [Read more →]

Tags: Crime, Thailand by Richard
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Looking at the Preah Vihear temple issue between Thailand and Cambodia, it becomes increasingly clear the issue can not be resolved without outside help. The issue is so charged even with outside help the outcome may be rejected. There is way too much pride, patriotism and raw emotions standing in the way of acceptable closure to all sides. [Read more →]

Tags: ASEAN, Cambodia, International Politics, Thailand, United Nations, War and Conflict by Richard
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It is not what Thaksin says, it is what Thaksin does that shows he has no respect for any laws. In fact Thaksin and or his cronies have even launched a pressure campaign against the King of Thailand seeking a royal pardon where the law does not allow one. [Read more →]

Tags: Germany, Law And Order, Thailand by Richard
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After dozens of e-mails from our readers asking our opinion on a news story that suggests Thaksin is planning a violent takeover of Thailand’s government, we were compelled to give it a look. So in looking at the history of Connecting the Dots, this is the very first reader requested story, and we hope we will not let you down. [Read more →]

Tags: Analysis, Corruption, Thailand, War and Conflict by Richard
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If you just skim the local media in Thailand, you will see stories about Senators and members of Parliament about ready to get the boot. Normally this would not be much of an issue, but this time in involves dozens of people. [Read more →]

Tags: Corruption, Politics, Thailand by Richard
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At first glance the by-election results put Thaksin as the winner. But when it comes to Thaksin, hardly anything can be judged by first glance. [Read more →]

Tags: Politics, Thailand by Richard
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People and governments aroung the world learn from the Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra everyday. Thaksin high profile game of catch me if you can is having fallout for others who are in the same boat as Thaksin. [Read more →]

Tags: Corruption, Law And Order, Malawi, Thailand, United Kingdom by Richard
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The convicted Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra is starting his next push with two phone calls to supporters in 2 days. Based on what Thaksin said, nothing much has changed. [Read more →]

Tags: Law And Order, Politics, Thailand by Richard
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Now six months in office, Thais are getting a good idea of what Prime Minister Abhisit is all about. For Abhisit it is a bit like having a dog that is not house broken and vandals trashing things in the yard. [Read more →]

Tags: Politics, Thailand by Richard
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Look at the news from around the world and you will see Muslim extremists ramping up their violence. It does not matter what name they go under or what they are called, it seems someone has turned up the master volume. [Read more →]

Tags: Afghanistan, Egypt, India, Iraq, Pakistan, Terrorism, Thailand, United States, War and Conflict by Richard
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There seems to be a lot of political decisions pending on the outcome of a relatively minor by-election. This by-election certainly looks to be a weathervane for Thailand’s immediate political direction simply because of where it is. [Read more →]

Tags: Crime, European Union, Germany, Politics, Thailand by Richard
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It was classic Thaksin arrogance for all the world to see. This time it was not ignoring the laws of Thailand, it was ignoring the laws of Germany. Knowing how arrogant Thaksin is, it does not take much of a guess that Germany may be but one country on a longer list who’s laws Thaksin has violated. [Read more →]

Tags: Crime, European Union, Germany, Great Britain, Law And Order, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Thailand by Richard
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It is a bit like tracking mud around the house with dirty shoes. Countries that host convicted fugitive Thaksin are suddenly finding that relationships with Thailand quickly head south. [Read more →]

Tags: Germany, International Politics, Law And Order, Singapore, Thailand by Richard
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When it comes to listening to the political news from Thailand, some of the things you hear would make Joe Isuzu blush. But given the source and reputation, many would be disappointed if they actually started telling the truth. [Read more →]

Tags: Politics, Thailand by Richard
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