The USA sees Thailand’s martial law as stepping on freedom and democracy, and to some extent it is. But when you understand that Martial law is keeping want to be dictators and other trouble makers in check, it is suddenly viewed in a different light. Continue reading Post ID 15314
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Thaksin itching for news coverage
When Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said no more news coverage of Thaksin Shinawatra, it was a huge blow for Thaksin. Thaksin was finding his way into Thai news for the most trivial of things and on the front page no less. But now there is just a trickle from media outside of Thailand, so Thaksin has upped his game. Continue reading Post ID 15314
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Thaksin and Red Shirts waiting for first opportunity to resume
Subtle hints of Thaksin working behind the scenes to resume where he left off are finding their way into the news. The reports are increasing in frequency and gradually taking on a more political tone. The only thing that is keeping Thaksin’s volume down is Martial Law, and that is entirely the reason Martial law is being kept in place. Continue reading Post ID 15314
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Thailand’s Martial law keeps Thaksin in check
More than 4 months after the May 2014 coup, you may expect some easing of military muscle as Thailand trends back towards democracy. But to many Thais, they recognize that Martial law for now is the best option to let Thailand heal simply because corrupt Thais don’t want to see the end of the status quo. To let the anti-corruption laws and procedures come into effect without sabotage is the quickest and best road for Thailand.
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Understanding the dots of Thailand’s Martial Law
Martial law is no doubt extreme medicine for Thailand’s political unrest. The face value reasons for martial law are just the paint on the problem. Connecting the Dots digs down and shows the real underlying reasons for the move by the military. Continue reading Post ID 15314