Tag Archives: thai politics
Thailand and Cambodia Fighting, February 4, 2011
Yes, two Buddhist countries are fighting over disputed land- the disputed land centers around, of all things, a temple (Preah Vihear Temple). The BKK Post reports two people were killed in over 2 hours of fighting yesterday with both sides … Continue reading
Red Shirt Protest January 23, 2011
The red shirts gathered at Ratchaprasong around 1pm, crowds growing to around 5,000 to 7,000 by 2:30 when they departed for Democracy Monument. The red shirts were making the trip in a procession, the crowd at the Democracy Monument was … Continue reading
Wikileaks, Thailand & Censorship
Wikileaks are causing a stir in Thailand. The heads of state in Singapore had some disparaging comments about all their neighbors, always fun to read about leaders engaging in second grade name-calling. The real stir is about what can and … Continue reading
Thai Politics- Red Shirts Rally on April 6, 2010
As I wrote on Saturday, the red shirts takeover of the central shopping and business district was a very good move and created significant momentum for their cause. They have refused to leave, their numbers have increased and the government … Continue reading
Thailand Politics- red shirt protest, million man march
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
