Somehow Connecting the Dots along with many other people saw this one coming. It is absolutely no surprise to hear that the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) newest popularity drive is all about reminiscing. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thaksin starting next round of attacks
All it took for Thaksin was the realization that imagination was taking over and he was losing his Alpha status with his supporters. That most certainly would have ended any perceived psychological chance of becoming Thailand’s dictator. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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The elections that wont be
There are few people in the world that think the up coming November elections in Burma will be elections. For the most part it is an exercise to simply take some of the heat off the junta by mimicking something that resembles an election. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Sometimes you just need to say it
It seems that children have an advantage over adults that is found in their innocence. They are not the least bit concerned about saying what is on their mind. As for adults, many have simply lost that ability. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 6
Stepping back and identifying what could be described as Lèse majesté actions, we see that it is indeed a network of people each doing a different task. As each task alone does not warrant being called a Lèse majesté action, collectively they do. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 5
As we continue to look at how being an Alpha plays into life in Thailand, it becomes a battle of loyalty. As time and age play an ever increasing role in the status of the Monarchy, most if not all Thais dread the thought of the news that the day of change has come. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 4
As Alpha visual qualities are so important in Thailand, it becomes easy to forget the qualities of achievement. No matter how much good was done in the past, being an Alpha is all about today and not yesterday. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 3
The number of players in this Alpha game is actually quite big. But in order for us to paint a proper picture, as many of them need to be identified as possible. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 2
As we continue to look at the players in this game of control, a few key characteristics are being uncovered. The two groups involved are divided at the shoulders. One uses what is above the shoulders and the other uses what is below. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thailand’s political unrest the Alpha factor Part 1
Thailand’s political unrest has several facets, and by law some can not be talked about directly. But there is enough going on that it becomes necessary to address if Thailand looks to prosper or even survive in a recognizable way. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Thai conflict why dialog wont work
Thailand’s political crisis is just that, a crisis. But when looking at the Thai crisis it is very important to remember that the real reasons are not of face value, and that is why dialog will not work. Continue reading Post ID 10402
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Fear of Thaksin starting to return
If getting beat up by Red Shirts for having a different opinion than the Red Shirts sounds a bit like how things work in Burma, you would be absolutely right. And that is what Thailand will look like unless Abhisit steps in and takes decisive action. The time to be nice has passed. Continue reading Post ID 10402