bowerboy Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 There was an excellent article in The Bangkok Post today by Voranai Vanijaka called "Thaksins Real War" After 10 years here I felt I knew exactly what the political conflict of the last 10 years was all about but had never seen it stated in the press anywhere because it is pretty much something that could never be discussed here. The article today pretty much says exactly what this is all about and whilst you do have to fill in the gaps yourself the article is very clear in its meaning and explanation. If you are interested to really know what this is all about (and don't already know) then read the article. I am actually surprised The Bangkok Post printed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YipYipYa123 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 is it on their site or do we have to find a paper copy to read ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Agreed that it is a well written article, that alludes to certain great areas that don't normally get discussed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowerboy Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I read it in the actual newspaper...it is probably on their site too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 is it on their site or do we have to find a paper copy to read ? It's on their site, or just google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjunadawn Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I concur; this was a short, penetrating piece. I was also surprised at some inferences, but I don't think it actually spells out the foundations for the current intractable conflict. It does discuss the pivotal position of Thailand in emerging markets, thus the Wall Street foreign backed supporters that want to ensure a stranglehold going into the future via their man in DXB. I am unsure, though, that this issue is about greed, not ideology- it is about both, with varying peoples using each other because they are going in the same direction- "The DXB Machine" interested in $$$ and the peoples interested in change, as they perceive. I don't think it reduces so nearly to the editor's conclusion. They both use each other. Here lies their weakness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowerboy Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I concur; this was a short, penetrating piece. I was also surprised at some inferences, but I don't think it actually spells out the foundations for the current intractable conflict. It does discuss the pivotal position of Thailand in emerging markets, thus the Wall Street foreign backed supporters that want to ensure a stranglehold going into the future via their man in DXB. I am unsure, though, that this issue is about greed, not ideology- it is about both, with varying peoples using each other because they are going in the same direction- "The DXB Machine" interested in $$$ and the peoples interested in change, as they perceive. I don't think it reduces so nearly to the editor's conclusion. They both use each other. Here lies their weakness! Thanks for your thoughts on this. I tend to think the opposite of your thoughts....i actually think he pinpoints the cause / reason precisely....everything else is fluff to make the true objective / reason behind all this more palatable and easy to swallow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mountain Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Here's another one (not me!) who thinks he understand what's going on in Thailand. http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2014/05/17/a-democratic-anti-corruption-discourse-for-thailand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-democratic-anti-corruption-discourse-for-thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well it says something without saying anything. But it at least alludes to the fact that this whole problem is about who gets the money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well it says something without saying anything. But it at least alludes to the fact that this whole problem is about who gets the money in the long run. Isn't it always 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I am actually surprised The Bangkok Post printed it. I'm actually surprised a post quoting the Bangkok Post has been allowed to continue. They're usually very sharp on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotoo Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I don't see a quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We do not permit political discussions in the general forum. //Closed// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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