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 9071
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Thai government’s alleged HR violations with Red Shirts
The Red Shirts next rallying point seems to be forming around alleged human rights violations that occurred when the March to May Red Shirt rally was finally disbursed. Conclusions have already been drawn and anger is mounting even before the independent investigation starts. So before the investigation starts, Connecting the Dots would like to point out some grounding facts. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Red Shirt bail money source questioned
Looking at the chain of events for the 11 Red Shirt leaders leading up to having 1 million Baht of bail money available, the first and most obvious question is where it came from. Seeing that their bank accounts were locked down and some were crying poverty, the first and almost instinctual conclusion many now have is Thaksin is footing the bail. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Thailand’s null state of emergency for tourists
For many people looking to visit Thailand again or for the first time, the words ‘State of emergency’ can cause you to change your plans and not go to Thailand. The simple fact if the matter is unless you are looking to break the law, the state of emergency is completely transparent. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Will the Thai governments reverse their anti foreigner trend or not?
Over the past 4 years or so the Thai governments in power have made it progressively more difficult for non Thais to live in Thailand. Although they embrace tourists, they have hurt the parts of the general economy that are not tourist related. Viewing the state of the Thai economy that has been in general decline over the same period of time, the big question is will the Thai government undo some of the self inflicted wounds and make it easier for non Thais to call Thailand home. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Thailand’s political turmoil on pause Part 2
It has been a little over a month since we started this periodic series, and already there are signs the name “Thailand’s political turmoil on pause” is absolutely correct. There is a battle shaping up between those who want conflict and those who do not. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Classifying Thailand’s UDD group
United front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) is what they call themselves. But in recent times over the past few years they have come to be known as the Red Shirts. Although their name implies democracy, they have been proven to be anything but. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Thailand’s economic future : The Thaksin factor
Trying to see where Thailand’s economic future will go requires knowing where to look. The place to look is not at Thailand, you must look at the people from other countries who look to invest in Thailand. You must look at what floats their boat, what pushes their buttons and what flushes their toilet. Continue reading Post ID 9071
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Thai censure debates mean easy money
The pro Thaksin party Pheu Thai Party (PTP) is proving to be a real money maker. That is a real money maker for the people, groups and whoever the PTP lie about, slander and defame during the censure debates. Continue reading Post ID 9071