Astrologer Warns of 'Political Chaos' As Comet Zips By Mars

By Khaosod En.

BANGKOK — A prominent political astrologer in Thailand says that "chaos" may be coming to the Kingdom as a comet is expected to skim past Mars today.

Boonlert Pairin, former Democrat MP and Senator turned astrologer, said the cosmic phenomenon may cause chaos in Thailand because the planet Mars is associated with civil unrest and comets are known to be harbingers of doom. Many Thais are deeply superstitious, and all major politicians are known to consult personal astrologers, including junta leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

The comet, nicknamed Siding Spring, will pass by about 137,000 km from Mars, which is about a third of the Earth-Moon distance. Although astronomers say the passing will not have any immediate impact on Earth, Boonlert is convinced that "it will not bring good things to Earthlings and Bangkokians."
"There will be confusion and disputes," Boonlert said. "If the government cannot control the situation, it will have to talk with political leaders and inform them that the country is in ill condition.

He continued, "there has to be a cooperation in the reform of the country, so that we can have a new world and a new society that is better than the current one."

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-- Khaosod English 2014-10-19

Is by any chance the name of the comet Prayuth Chan-ocha.?

Possible item for the political reform "to do" list -- stop being so bloody superstitious?

Political chaos in Thailand. There's a bold prediction.

If it is "Political Chaos" for zipping by... what happens if it hits Mars???

It should be renamed "Thaksin"

Did our astrologer just woke up from a 1 year winter sleep ?

...hahahahhahaa.....I can't stop laughing....Muahahahaha...

Dirty snowball, flying past another planet located 1000 times further than the Moon is from us affects citizens in one Asian country. That makes perfect sense

The PM better break out the holy water again!

That old black magic has me in a spell

That old black magic you weave so well.

More amulets needed.

Dear oh dear, and these pea brains actually listen to this nutter. David Icke would be a made man over here!

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

Wall Street astrologers tell us the same / all bad things happened in october.

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

They might suggest supermarkets and 7-11 where it comes in different sizes.

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

Ofcourse they do!!

On a shelf at 7-Eleven!!

About time they showed some intelligence. ...good on the dears

I am reading the article in full for some amusement

Boonlert, the astrologor, was a staunch supporter of the 2013-2014 protests aimed at toppling the government that was eventually ousted in the 22 May coup. In January, he predicted that Yingluck would lose her premiership, and that the protesters calls for "national reforms" would be achieved.

Now you would not have to be the possessor of too much grey matter in the head to have made this prediction

Wall Street astrologers tell us the same / all bad things happened in october.

That is rather unkind. Most Thais I know come from there

Dear oh dear, and these pea brains actually listen to this nutter. David Icke would be a made man over here!

Not only listen to him but actually voted him into parliament previously apparently.

"there has to be a cooperation in the reform of the country, so that we can have a new world and a new society that is better than the current one."

Criticism of the Junta?

Its really about believing in the future

It is the Comet seeking revenge for all the murdered Farangs...Better start finding the Killer from Koh Tao before it is to late

What an utter complete load of <deleted> and waste of my time to even open the appropriated headline.

More reliable source of info than the the silly 93.3% poll in another thread

Define chaos?

The place has been a political basket case for 10 years.

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

Boy did you hit the nail on the head! Most Thais don't even know where Laos is

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

Or even, what it is......

Most Thai's even don't know where Mars is.

Boy did you hit the nail on the head! Most Thais don't even know where Laos is

Come on Laos (at least in Isaan) they know but try ask them for Bali, Bagan or Mandalay and every answer is different.

These people need help

Define chaos?

The place has been a political basket case for 10 years.

Only 10 years?