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Thailand’s Reconciliation Bill in Parliament

Posted on June 2, 2012 by faranginbangkok

There is always great danger when politicians begin talk about working together, listening to the opposition or reconciliation. Thailand is certainly no exception to the difference in rhetoric and results- the elected party (PT) is introducing reconciliation bills in Parliament … Continue reading →

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Occupy Parliament Protest

Posted on June 2, 2012 by faranginbangkok

This man is not attempting to impale himself (and he didn’t), he is trying to get to Parliament. It’s not just rainy season now, it’s protest season. Or maybe it’s always protest season. The name of the protest- Occupy Parliament- … Continue reading →

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Thailand Politics- red shirt protest, million man march

Posted on March 13, 2010 by faranginbangkok

This weekend is the Red Shirt Protest weekend- it is Saturday afternoon now and all of Bangkok is on high alert and waiting.  On Friday the 12th car traffic was very light on the streets, many workers were sent home … Continue reading →

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