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The 'Big Man' theory
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/01/2014
» To fully embrace democracy is to first offload the baggage of feudalism or absolutism. They are paternalism, patronage, tribalism, cronyism, nepotism and others. The baggage is never entirely discarded, but can and should be minimised.
'If I'm guilty, execute me': Abhisit on the red shirt crackdown
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 19/05/2013
» Three years to the day that the events of April and May, 2010 culminated in the red shirt crackdown and the surrender of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship's leaders, Thai society remains deeply divided. Some 92 people were killed in the crackdown, from protesters to innocent bystanders, journalists to security personnel.
A bridge too far
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 02/05/2013
» If there’s a problem, throw money at it. The money won’t solve the problem, but it will make a few important people richer and possibly happier. Then we just pretend that the problem is solved - until it collapses, killing four people and injuring 45.
Red shirts plan 'Thaksin tour'
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 30/03/2012
» Red Tour 999 will take you on a three-day road trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia, staying at a four-star hotel for 6,500 baht each _ but there's a catch.