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Report Thailand to Require Medical Certificates for Cannabis Use Within 40 Days
Yes, give up the enjoyable stuff and go full MAGA. You're just changing crutches. Better high than MAGA. -
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Crime Australian Arrested in Pattaya for Vandalising Rescue Booth While Drunk, Found on Overstay
Looks like he doesn't even have enough money for a pair of "thongs" - let alone a visa........ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 23 May 2025
Defence Minister Keeps Alarm Bells Ringing: Coup Not Off the Table Thai Army soldiers in Chiang Mai, 2014 | File photo by Takeaway - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Thailand’s Defence Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has raised eyebrows with an unvarnished warning about the possibility of future coups. Ten years since the 2014 power grab, Phumtham is urging all to study the past to fortify democracy. Clear-eyed about history, he insists no guarantees can be given against a repeat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361506-defence-minister-keeps-alarm-bells-ringing-coup-not-off-the-table/ -
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How do you feel about Thailand being clearly far-right?
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Report Defence Minister Keeps Alarm Bells Ringing: Coup Not Off the Table
Thai Army soldiers in Chiang Mai, 2014 | File photo by Takeaway - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Thailand’s Defence Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has raised eyebrows with an unvarnished warning about the possibility of future coups. Ten years since the 2014 power grab, Phumtham is urging all to study the past to fortify democracy. Clear-eyed about history, he insists no guarantees can be given against a repeat. Reflecting on modern military leadership, Phumtham concedes they exhibit progressive thinking and grasp the bigger picture globally. This perception, however, doesn’t eliminate the coup threat entirely. Cautioning political players, he underscores devotion to democratic frameworks and mutual respect across political divides. Phumtham paints a picture of a Thai society gradually cherishing its democratic entitlements, which he hopes could stymie future coup attempts. He champions peaceful and sustainable solutions through vigilant and shared understanding to avert military interventions. Parliamentarian Parit Wacharasindhu chimes in, drawing attention to eleven democracy-stumbling blocks, spotlighting the Senate and its controversial election process. He argues these systemic issues find roots in the 2017 constitution, under scrutiny for potential election fraud. In sum, while Phumtham expresses cautious optimism about Thailand’s democratic roadmap, he lays down a reminder of vigilance. With society slowly embracing democratic values, he advocates for resolving disputes within the established systems, steering clear of coups that could disrupt Thailand’s evolving democratic journey. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-23 -
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