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Forget the political noise, the military is key
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/08/2013
» It’s rather difficult to assess whether Pheu Thai has a stockpile of brilliant strategists ready to handle and triumph over any situation, or if this government is just getting by on dumb luck, coupled with the lack of a potent opposition.
Crooks come in all colours and masks
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/06/2013
» The colour-coded kerfuffle surrounding the death of Akeyuth Anchanbutr makes a strong argument as to why we Thai people need to get a grip.
The nation versus the tribe
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 13/06/2013
» On the surface, we Thais may champion democratic ideals, the concepts of justice, human rights and rule of law. But when those ideals clash with the goals of the tribal family – as they often might – what then would we choose?
Democracy loses in halls of parliament
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 21/04/2013
» In theory, a democratic nation is governed by three branches: the executive, judicial and the parliamentary or legislative. In Thailand's reality, the country is governed formally by those three institutions, but also informally by two other institutions, the military and what we shall term as the "old establishment".
Godfather of the east
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 03/02/2013
» Political intrigues are what they are meant to be: intriguing. Nothing is as it seems.
A society in decay
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 17/01/2013
» The greatest threat to Thailand is not from any foreign power. It is not the man in Dubai, nor is it the invisible hand. It is not the polarisation caused by the political divide, nor is it even the corruption.
The importance of being Abhisit
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 06/01/2013
» Take a second. Think about it. It's a bizarre world we live in. Stand back and look at today from the perspective of 15 years ago.
Ready to topple a govt, Or not
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 25/11/2012
» Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit claimed the police were trying to incite violence in order to justify a crackdown, thereby stomping on a peaceful and democratic protest.
At the superpowers table, off their menu
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 18/11/2012
» It is all so exciting. US President Barack Obama has come to Bangkok, soon to be followed by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao _ the world's two superpowers, back to back. Immediately, talk of which side Thailand should take abounds, debated by everyone from ordinary citizens to national pundits, so allow me to pitch in.
Only the sister can save us
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/07/2012
» When Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong made his pilgrimage to see Thaksin Shinawatra and sing "Happy Birthday" to the former prime minister, there were three common reactions. One was disgust at the national police chief for kowtowing to a fugitive convict. Another was adulation for the national police chief who paid homage to his former brother-in-law and all-around Thai hero. It's all a matter of perspective. The last one was "Who cares?"