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Democracy must have two sets of elite forces
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 11/05/2014
» Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. The balance of power is an important key for democracy to succeed.
Suthep, enough is enough
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/05/2014
» "People can always be brought to the bidding of their leaders. All you have to do is denounce the pacifists for a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger."
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.
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.
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.
Mai pen rai no longer
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/06/2014
» There is opportunity in crisis, the old adage tells us. Looking in the long term, something potentially wonderful may well come out of this decade-long political quagmire.
Crime and punishment of Somyot
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/05/2014
» I don’t much care for Somyot Prueksakasemsuk's politics, although his strong conviction to them is admirable. I respect his idealism, but his allegiance leaves much to be desired.
Putting the military on mute
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 30/03/2014
» Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha engages in verbal combat with Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikuar, and often gives political opinions to the media.
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.