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i think this is more about strategy for trump, and also to offset claims that 'foreigners' are involved, that aside, it's patently obvious that hong kongers do not want this new law, it makes me sick to see the lack of support they have - i stand with hong kong

it's good to see that the overwhelming opinion of the contributors here is against the junta, but there are some practical things foreigners can do to help (the old 'don't get involved' is a great line for novices), for example, you can encourage thai friends take up memberships with the future forward party, it's 200thb a year and the benefits are impressive, free stuff, participation in mass online votes, future forward shirts and bags and hats are available, i've got heaps myself, wear them around Big C, 9/10 ten onlookers will give you a smile, just saying

the core problems of inequality and censorship remain

13 hours ago, Thailand said:

The cue for dems and BJP to confirm they are the junta's bitches.

totally agree

really like this lady, she's pro-democracy, she's got my support all day long

15 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

The recording has gone missing. Just like when Justine Damond got shot in America, and the police body cameras were turned off.

Perhaps it is time to amend the law so that when a recording that should be available goes missing, it's a de facto admission of guilt.

totally agree, if only the legislature/judiciary had a shred of integrity

what a clown

10 hours ago, bannork said:

i think you have to be actually imprisoned before being banned as an MP. This is only the first step. There are three courts before he could actually be sent down. That should take years.

this should the case (in a sane location) but unfortunately, i'd say anything is possible - the court decisions here have been absolutely shocking for as long as I've known (approx. 20 years)

22 hours ago, baboon said:

But entirely expected. More fool the major parties for participating in this sham in the first place.

seen thanathorn in person a number of times now, the guy is solid, really inspirational

I've been here 18 years, and "inequality" has to be the major social issue,

the powers that be have a real problem with seeing all people as equal

2 minutes ago, robblok said:

The BJT is one of the most corrupt parties, and real mercenary. So it remains to be seen if the PTP can make a coalition. I for one would not mind a coalition like that but it would not be stable. FFW does not like corruption that much so it might break away (or risk losing its voters) if it gets too bad.

 

I would like to hope FFW keeps the goverment a bit more honest, plus if they are more honest there is less chance of the junta using it against them. A coalition like this would be good as it seriously weakens the power of the PTP compared to when they had more votes. This mean no stupid stunts like bringing Thaksin back or other things that are highly controversial as now there are more parties that can voice their objections. So in a way this is a good thing.

 

I would certainly prefer a coalition like this over a junta coalition. 

BJT are a disgrace, how can a party stand with no principles (i.e. we'll support whoever's supporting us), their whole platform is patronage (i.e. mates of mates), the weed and grab concepts were shams to say the least (I support both but belated stolen and misleading ideas from BJT)

Bhumjaithai Party, top-shelf parasites, like five star, as in dictionary definition 

i don't think the noun "decision-making" is appropriate for the activities of the judiciary (the courts)

maybe ""reason-fabrication" might be better

or "lie-generation" 

or maybe a euphemism, "content development"