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My apologies. Taken out of context. No comparison can be made between the two. Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao, Hitler are in their own category when it comes to mass murder/genocide. Sadly Thailand is in the new world of extrajudicial killings and disappearances. For this Thaksin and Prayut are guilty.

STOP IT. PLEASE. STOP IT. I can't take it anymore. Interestingly spelt backwards buh stands for an expression of dismay or disgust which pretty much sums up my feelings for this incredibly stupid overuse of the word..

I agree. Been here 20 years and I like all the Thais I know want this place to progress and like these Thais I know exactly what who it is that's stopping this from happenning and it aint just the military/elite although they are indeed a very big part of it.

Hey now! You just stop that. Thailand may be a small player on the global scene but a bit of respect please. It is THE HUB of HUBS after all.

The great reset. Remember conspiracy theories often become fact. One thing that's happening is the richer are getting richer quicker and the poor are getting poorer and there's a lot more of them.

Yes the election bit is just a facade of democracy. The only way true change can happen here is to oust the military from power otherwise the generals and the top elite and those above will continue to dictate over the citizens of Thailand. Sadly the generals will not go quietly. Far from it.

This is true but he was also corrupt and responsible for the 'war on drugs' aka extrajudicial killings. Of course corruption is par for the course in this country but the extra judicial killings is unforgivable in my book.

Currently in service with the USAF. These are modern aircraft. It seems the one who belongs in a museum may be yourself. And pretty good looking....

It's very sad that you don't seem to know what opinion means. Calling your statement spurious is an opinion and in my opinion a very accurate opinion regarding your opinion. As for adding something sensible to the discussion do you think that at sometime on this thread you will be able to so because up until now your inability in this regard is obvious for all to see.

=dictatorship by the military/elite under the auspices of a constitutional monarchy.

What is democracy? What is freedom? I once wrote a 6000 word paper at uni simply titled: What is Freedom? It was a political philosophy dissertation. Very difficult requiring copius amounts of Jamesons Whiskey. Defining democracy is also very complex and even more difficult now that some basic tenants such as freedom of speech have been severely curtailed. Having said this to compare Thailand to western democracies is spurious. Tell me a western democracy where you can be jailed for >15 yrs for what the govt. deems to be lese majeste. Indeed not long ago someone was jailed for 75 yrs for FB posts. Corruption is endemic from top to bottom in all aspects of government, judiciary, police and the armed forces and military coups are common. A select number of non-elected senators planted by a coup leader can determine who the government is or isn't no matter the people's choice in an election. This doesn't sound like western democracy to me.

You should read this entire article and many, many similar ones to educate yourself on Thaksin's "war on drugs" and the ensuing extrajudicial killings. http://www.humanrights.asia/resources/journals-magazines/article2/special-report-extrajudicial-killings-of-alleged-drug-dealers-in-thailand/extrajudicial-killings-of-alleged-drug-dealers-in-thailand/ Extrajudicial killings of alleged drug dealers in Thailand Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra announced on 28 January 2003 that a ‘war on drugs’ would begin on February 1, and continue until April 30, at which time the country would be drug-free. As a result, over 2000 persons lost their lives during this three-month period, murdered on the streets, in houses, restaurants and shops around the country. Others who escaped death have been forced into hiding or had their reputations and livelihoods ruined. Below is a selection of cases compiled from complaints received and investigated by non-governmental organizations, the media and other sources.

Prayut's puppets.

It would definitly frighten me if it was coming in. https://www.key.aero/article/6e-wolverine-usafs-natural-choice The Wolverine can be equipped with a range of ordnance, including GBU-12 (500lb) and GBU-58 (250lb) Paveway II laser-guided bombs; GBU-49 (500lb) and GBU-50 (250lb) Paveway II GPS-guided bombs; AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missiles (ASMs); 2.75in MK156 white phosphorus (WP) unguided rockets and HMP-400 .50 cal gun pods.

Not just Asia. It is the way totalitarian dictatorships work. I won't call Thailand an outright totalitarian dictatorship but it is a dictatorship by stealth. The military and who they serve are the true rulers here. The people are mearly subjects who get token elections every now and again with the real outcome know well in advance. The govt (military) does not rule for the people. They subjugate any sniff of democracy to maintain their power.

The AT-6H Wolverine is a very capable light attack/reconnaisance aircraft.

Agree and this is supported by puerile TV shows specifically designed to keep the populace dumb. I must say, however, that this time round Thai people are not happy with what's taking place. What they'll do is the big question.

Careful. But you are correct.

Complete rubbish but even if it wasn't it's preferrable to a military backed government or junta. Look at any military governments anywhere, Thailand for example, and you will not see a democracy. I agree about a lot of the "progessoive rubbish" in the west but we are not in the west. We are in Thailand a dictactorship by a military/elite.

This could have two possible scenarios. The 'grilling' isn't actually much of a grilling because they (the military) want the stooge to hang around for a bit longer or it will be a real "grilling" and paradoxically will be in support of MFP's no confidence call because in one fell sweep they can get rid of both MFP (Constitutial Court) and PT.

They'll run fresh elections and deny any offshoot of MFP the right to run. PT is in the firing line somewhere down the track. The military will not give up their power. No coincidence the move to disolve MFP (IMO this will happen) comes before the election of new senators.

The Constitutional Court on Jan 31 ruled that the Move Forward party’s plan to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code or the lese majeste law was tantamount to overthrow the democratic regime of the [non-elected] government with the King as the head of state. Simply ludicrous The changes to 112 were about deweaponising the law. Not about overthrowing the monachy. However, facts will not stand in the way of the juntas legal system.

They are likely as corrupt as the RTP, Immigration and Customs.

Yes some places have it at a different time but the national holidays are from the 12th to the 16th. This is when people will travel back to their homes and this is when the majority of Thailand will celerbrate Songkran which is on the 13th. This is how it's always been and always will be. It's just a little longer this year. NOT 3 weeks.

Then comes the brown paper bag.