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In Topic: ID Cards For Thai Children Issued From July 10
2011-07-08 12:49:32
I always thought Thailand contained loads of 'control freaks', this idea just confirms this suspicion.
In Topic: Thaksin Allies In Thai Election Landslide: Exit Polls
2011-07-03 17:23:41
wave, on 2011-07-03 17:19:43, said:
If the exit polls are correct this is such a resounding rejection of the Democrats polices over the last two years.
From how they came to power, to the handling and subsequent investigation of last years red shirt rally to their subsequent election campaign.
The only choice people really had was between the Democrats and their coalition partners or Puea Thai, it would seem that the Democeats (and partners) have totally misread the mood of the nation.
This result may not be so much an endorsement for Thaksin but a rejection of the status quo of Thai politics.
From how they came to power, to the handling and subsequent investigation of last years red shirt rally to their subsequent election campaign.
The only choice people really had was between the Democrats and their coalition partners or Puea Thai, it would seem that the Democeats (and partners) have totally misread the mood of the nation.
This result may not be so much an endorsement for Thaksin but a rejection of the status quo of Thai politics.
In Topic: Thaksin Allies In Thai Election Landslide: Exit Polls
2011-07-03 17:03:37
whybother, on 2011-07-03 16:51:14, said:
freddy, on 2011-07-03 16:48:37, said:
If the exit polls prove correct then it goes to show that the Thais are sick of the 'fairy tale' existance they have been suckered into living in and they want change. The 'hi so elites' have had it too good for too long and a strong man is what they feel is needed to break away from the status quo. Taksin won't be around forever, and hopefully his sucessor will be less autocratic, but maybe he can start to lead Thailand in a new direction with a fairer more equal society, less 'top' heavy and more opportunities for all in this, to date, highly structured and totally unfair culture. I think we all agree that Thailand needs some fundamental changes, this was never going to happen under the old guard, they were only ever going to pay, at best, lip service to change, I hope that Thailand can now move forward as a more just society for all, free of old 'encumbarances'. 
Do you mean like the US? Or even a European country or Australia? Somewhere where everyone is equal.
In Topic: Thaksin Allies In Thai Election Landslide: Exit Polls
2011-07-03 16:48:37
If the exit polls prove correct then it goes to show that the Thais are sick of the 'fairy tale' existance they have been suckered into living in and they want change. The 'hi so elites' have had it too good for too long and a strong man is what they feel is needed to break away from the status quo. Taksin won't be around forever, and hopefully his sucessor will be less autocratic, but maybe he can start to lead Thailand in a new direction with a fairer more equal society, less 'top' heavy and more opportunities for all in this, to date, highly structured and totally unfair culture. I think we all agree that Thailand needs some fundamental changes, this was never going to happen under the old guard, they were only ever going to pay, at best, lip service to change, I hope that Thailand can now move forward as a more just society for all, free of old 'encumbarances'.
In Topic: Land Dept Claims 90% Of Prime Phuket Land Controlled By Foreigners
2011-07-02 14:58:18
This is going to do wonders for the real estate market here, just at a time when they need all the help they can get. 
