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Quick-fix political remedies set us back years
Oped, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 14/05/2018
» News media described it as a "shock", an "upset" and a "political earthquake" among other things. Few, if any, predicted it or expected it. But alas, the seemingly invincible populist regime with the mass working class as its support base is defeated in the national election. The victor? An opposition that's historically backed by the traditional establishment and urban elite.
Absolutism is fashionable
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/06/2014
» So many people are willing to give away their personal freedom, while at the same time telling others to shut up and bow down. Indeed, absolutism is making a comeback.
Ball in Thaksin's court now
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 08/05/2014
» Hell is coming, and he rides on a fiery red horse. At least that’s what Chalerm Yubamrung is promising. Maybe.
Thaksin's real war
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 18/05/2014
» Suthep Thaugsuban could give up, move back to Surat Thani and become a rubber farmer. He could tell his supporters to go home and let there be a general election come the month of June. There could be peace by tomorrow.
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.
Thailand flirting with disaster
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 14/11/2013
» Thailand’s modern history has been a fortunate one, comparatively speaking. While our neighbours have fallen prey to western colonialism, we manoeuvered to stay independent in centuries past. While our neighbours fell apart into civil wars, we managed to keep our society together in decades past.
When the law is but a whore
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/12/2013
» As the protest in the streets reaches a new violent level, let's not forget one important factor that got Thailand into this mess in the first place. This is the disrespect for the rule of law and the exploitation of it.
A role reversal in this ship of fools
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 04/08/2013
» Here we go again. At the time you are reading this, out in the streets there are a) clashes and chaos between multitudes of protesters and security personnel, or b) three people in masks and two in multi-colour shirts camping out peacefully in front of Government House.
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.
It's all about Thaksin
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 18/08/2013
» Over the past two years or so, anti-government groups have launched many rallies and campaigns to regain power. Thus far, they've all failed to gain much momentum.