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Just reflections of ourselves
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/05/2013
» The wonderful thing about representative democracy is that, not only do we get exactly what we vote for, but the people sitting in government also represent exactly the people walking in the streets. It’s like a reflection in the mirror.
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Thaksin needs to make the sacrifice
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 07/11/2013
» Why should Thaksin Shinawatra make the sacrifice? It is because the amnesty that would whitewash his corruption convictions could very well lead to social upheaval. It could possibly lead to chaos and bloodshed. This is a road Thailand can ill afford to go down.
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Time to end Bangkok's feudalistic control
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 26/09/2013
» This week the cabinet approved the nationwide annual reshuffle of provincial governors, involving 31 appointments - signalling that times may have changed but feudal practices remain. Thai feudalism wears many faces, the issue discussed in this article is but one.
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The mysterious men in black
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 11/04/2013
» When analysing politics we should connect the dots as far as the dots (or our intellect) go, rather than stop at whichever dot satisfies our moral righteousness and ignore the rest. And we should be mindful of imaginary dots
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Crime and punishment of Somyot
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/05/2014
» I don’t much care for Somyot Prueksakasemsuk's politics, although his strong conviction to them is admirable. I respect his idealism, but his allegiance leaves much to be desired.
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Out with the outdated Thai regime
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 25/12/2013
» A friend of mine who is a businessman was asked why he was not out in the streets protesting. Is he not against corruption? But of course, he’s against corruption. In fact, he hates it so much that he has filed a lawsuit against a certain government ministry over unethical practices.
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Yingluck, face the music
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 03/04/2014
» Two things Yingluck Shinawatra could do. Take the impeachment charges against her head on, chin up and shoulders back, show character and resolve. Or she could just whine and cry about it.
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Has Suthep gone bonkers?
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 10/04/2014
» Perhaps it's the heat. Maybe the months of hard work has taken its toll. It could be age catching up, the pressure and the stress, the wear and tear of it all. The combination of these things can play tricks with a man's mental state.
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Clock ticking on Yingluck
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 13/04/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra sits in a similar chair as Abhisit Vejjajiva. By accident and by design, through others’ manipulation and through their own follies, both have become too divisive. Neither can be prime minister without political and social upheaval.
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