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    No heroes allowed here

    Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/06/2014

    » If only we had a Martin Luther King Jr, a Nelson Mandela, a Mahatma Gandhi or an Aung San Su Kyi. But even those individuals are imperfect and have their detractors.

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    Get therapy for the emotionally stunted

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 23/02/2014

    » If the elitists believe poor farmers are stupid, then caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra must think the entire country, in fact the world, is stupid.

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    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.

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    Time for factions to show true colours

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 03/11/2013

    » The concert halls, entertainment shows, rallies and other various activities; the instruments, cameras, screens and sound systems _ all this and much more. Who paid for it all?

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    I understand Suthep

    Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/12/2013

    » As usual, when Thailand is in a crisis, there are those baffled by the undemocratic displays in our struggle.

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    Thailand in continual shutdown

    Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 03/10/2013

    » Modern-day democracy started with the United States. Today the US government is shut down by those very people who were elected to make the government function - people employing a political tactic, in the midst of a political squabble, motivated by the goal of political power.

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    In the name of freedom and democracy

    Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 07/02/2013

    » Sex tourism? The country's image? Baa-hum-bug! The fact of life is, if we don't take care of our own daughters, then some old, hairy foreigner will. For that matter, if we don't take care of our own daughters, then some old, hairless Thai will. There are two sides - at least - to every coin.

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    Proverbs, murderers but no buffaloes

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 02/09/2012

    » The Thai language has many proverbs that echo the wisdom of old and demonstrate the foolishness of modern times. Worry not about rules of law, justice, morals, etc. Today, we look at the political game through the prism of human nature, captured best by proverbs. Abhisit Vejjajiva was the prime minister and Suthep Thaugsuban was deputy prime minister and in charge of security during the political crisis of April/May 2010 that led to 92 deaths _ both civilians and members of security forces _ and the burning of Bangkok and provincial city halls.

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    Southern discomfort

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 05/08/2012

    » The mantra is 'cover your behind, secure the budget and never mind the truth'According to Deep South Watch, since 2004 and as of June 2012, there have been 11,754 violent incidents in the three southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, and counting. Casualties are at 14,343, with 5,206 people dead, and counting.

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    Trust no One

    News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/01/2012

    » Some have expressed incredulity that Thailand could possibly be a target for international terrorists. But why should anyone be incredulous? Are we not standing at the gateway of the Golden Triangle, renowned for its drug trade? Have we forgotten a Russian arms dealer named Viktor Bout? Are we not familiar with the presence of international organised crime gangs in cities like Bangkok and Pattaya? Most anyone can come and go, or come and stay with visa runs.

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