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I agree with you the money helped, but more than that he and his underlings, PT, had to agree to break their pre election promises and join the military backed parties. That betrayal of the democratic aspirations of the Thai people is priceless for the elite. But, as you said, they can keep him on a leash with rumblings of 112 charges.

A PhD surely?

Love Keith's lilt to the old blues classic

RIP Wayne Kramer MC5 giving it all they've got.

I remember when Pita was nothing. The face of Future Forward consisted of Thanathorn, Pitabutr and Pannika (she is currently banned for life from holding a political position). Now all three are members of the Progressive Movement, Move Forward outside Parliament as it were, prominent behind, and sometimes in front of, the scenes. At that time Pita was in the news not in the way he intended, his ex-wife alleged he hit her. But following the dissolution of FF, he stepped up to the role of championing MF. I'm sure others will do so in the third reincarnation. Someone recommended the name Kao Mai ( New Step), I like that! Some here are pessimistic, saying only a bloody revolution will change things, but the clock is always ticking, time is on MF's side, as are the young and many middle aged. The elite are old....nuff said!

https://euobserver.com/world/158022#:~:text=More than 800 serving US,even ethnic cleansing or genocide." In an unprecedented move, 800 diplomats and civil servants from the US and Europe accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing.

You can cut down the flowers but you cannot stop spring.

Why do you keep posting if you're not particularly bothered?

Disband them, they already have a spare party in mind with leaders who are not executives of the present MF board. Actions like this will only gain them more sympathy, the 14 million may turn into 2O million at the next election.

Cameron supporting a Palestinian state. "UK considering recognising Palestine state, Lord Cameron says - BBC News" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68137220

'They'll be back.'

Gambling certainly is. It's destroyed so many families in Thailand.

Goodnight, Melanie.

"Thailand: Reformist leader Pita overcomes first court hurdle - BBC News" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68078182

One case down, one to go ( Jan 31).

A very good article explaining why it's not just not worth it. This project has been discussed and rejected for decades.