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Save lives, set a date, general
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/05/2014
» The general announced to the world that the military coup was staged to save the capital and the nation from increasing violence and anarchy. In essence, it was to save lives.
Well played general
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/05/2014
» Some may call it a coup d'etat. Some may say it’s about time. Some may realise that it’s the only realistic solution to the political impasse.
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.
Thai fight promotion
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/03/2014
» There comes a time when the gloves come off, and a fight is just that, a fight. If World War I had not happened and tens of millions not died, half of Europe may still be under absolute monarchy today. Likewise, if World War II had not happened, half of Europe may still be under fascist dictatorship today.
Rich people fight, poor people die
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 13/03/2014
» Two mornings in a row I drove out of my soi in the Lumpini area only to find ambulances parked in front of Lumpini Park, where more people had been shot or bombed.
Why feudalism is failing thailand
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 09/03/2014
» Thailand isn’t a failed country, at least not yet. But collectively we are trying hard to make sure that happens.
Chalerm in charge
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 20/02/2014
» Chalerm Yubamrung represents many undesirable things about Thai society, but he does get things done. Whether the things he gets done are desirable or not is, however, a matter of perspective.
Red-On-Red crime
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 16/02/2014
» Democracy at work: it's a thing of beauty. We couldn't have imagined this 20 years ago. Not even 10 years ago. In Thailand? No way.
By shortcuts we fall
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 06/02/2014
» The blanket amnesty bill and the rice-pledging scheme, the lies and the secrecy -- given its poor performance and shady practices, the Pheu Thai government should be brought down.