In what appears to be an unexpected plot twist in Thailand’s political drama, a new face is emerging looking to bump Thaksin into distant memory status. If this scenario turns out to be true, look for a battle between Seh Daeng and Thaksin. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thaksin’s mounting problems
Taking a look at the big picture for convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra, it has the smell of problems based on circumstances with some being beyond his control. In this case it may be live by the sword and die by the sword A.K.A. money. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thailand political snapshot Part 1
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. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Unavoidable Thai politics
It was not that long ago that a tourist could visit Thailand and be completely oblivious to Thai politics. But unfortunately now that is not the case. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thaksin vs his populace policies
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. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Moving the goal post to keep unrest
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. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thaksin assassination hype by red shirts backfiring
In what was meant to spark a scandal that the Thai government allegedly was planning to kill Thaksin, has simply backfired on the Red Shirts. Two thumbs up from the public endorsing the idea is not exactly the response they had in mind. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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The Big question in Thailand
There certainly is one big question that is now on everyone’s mind. That question is will Thaksin heeds the King’s advise or not about putting common interest before his own interest. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thaksin’s red shirts depriving Thais in need
There is a point protest cease being protests and start harming the community by harming people. Thaksin’s red shirt have clearly passed that point and are now it the process of denying people any and all assistance from the government. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Thaksin plans battle posture
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. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Cambodia sucked into Thai politics
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. Continue reading Post ID 6822
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Tastes of life under Thaksin obvious in red shirts
If a person living in Thailand was to sit back and wonder what life would be like if Thaksin ever got back in power, all they need do is read today’s news. There are indications out there, and all you need do is connect the dots to see them. Continue reading Post ID 6822