Upcoming Election on 24 March
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In the NYT an opinion writer observes how "... the extraordinary developments of last week — actually, of the last months — reveal that Thailand is a military dictatorship like no other. It is a military dictatorship under royal command."
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/opin ... dline&te=1
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/opin ... dline&te=1
Lock 'em up - Eastman, Giuliani, Senator Graham, Meadows and Trump
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GT93 wrote: ↑February 12, 2019, 3:43 pmIn the NYT an opinion writer observes how "... the extraordinary developments of last week — actually, of the last months — reveal that Thailand is a military dictatorship like no other. It is a military dictatorship under royal command."
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/opin ... dline&te=1
Please do.... I think you have a lot to learn...
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Sorry GT39 That reply was for jyy.
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But the real wizard is hidden behind the curtain.GT93 wrote: ↑February 12, 2019, 3:43 pmIn the NYT an opinion writer observes how "... the extraordinary developments of last week — actually, of the last months — reveal that Thailand is a military dictatorship like no other. It is a military dictatorship under royal command."
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/opin ... dline&te=1
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I guess those who show even a modicum of interest in Thai affairs will be "unsurprised" by this development.
Hopefully, some semblance of democracy will still shine through in what is likely to be a very flawed election.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/ ... ess-for-pmAn opposition political party that attempted to nominate a member of the royal family as prime minister in Thailand’s upcoming election has been dissolved with immediate effect and its executives given a 10-year ban from politics.
In a ruling announced on Thursday afternoon, Thailand’s constitutional court declared that Thai Raksa Chart, a political party formed only in October last year, had violated the constitution by putting forward Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, the older sister of an individual, to be its chosen candidate for prime minister.
Hopefully, some semblance of democracy will still shine through in what is likely to be a very flawed election.
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A novel concept but it will be difficult for democracy to take hold since the Senate will be full of military men.
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There is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
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Teacher! Teacher! Can you tell me when Muslim became a nationality?Wee Jimmy wrote: ↑February 12, 2019, 7:39 amI see the average Thai and a lot of them seem to manage well. They all have thiere new phones and cars. Remember we have foreigners in our governments and it's accepted... why should we bother if there are rich Chinese in the Thai government when there a Muslim and other foriegners in our own?
Meanwhile, back in fair Albion, "Are you a bishop, a bankrupt, a police officer, soldier, judge or civil servant? Sorry, you can't become an MP. Nor can children, or anyone who is not a citizen of Britain or the Republic of Ireland, or a Commonwealth citizen with indefinite leave to remain."
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/may ... come-an-mp
Nae wurries Jimmy, despite your sh!te grades in geography and ignorance of British civil law and me not knowing you from Adam, I'll still sign your nomination papers. Just let uz know where you're pitching your tent, eh?
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Oops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
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Any word on how the exit polls are looking.
Bangkok post seems to be offline so can't read the updates.
Bangkok post seems to be offline so can't read the updates.
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Always yapping..tamada wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 1:17 pmOops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
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No. It's available.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:32 pmAlways yapping..tamada wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 1:17 pmOops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
Thanks for your interest.
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Interest in what? You "falang" opinion on the Election here in Thailand? If I want to know what is going on. I will ask a Thai person who speaks english.tamada wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:47 pmNo. It's available.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:32 pmAlways yapping..tamada wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 1:17 pmOops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
Thanks for your interest.
Figure it out.
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With polls closing in less than 10 minutes, PT have pissed allover the junta BTW and the Dems have placed third... where else do you out an ashtray on a motorbike? Future Forward are in 4th place with 75% of "precincts reporting" or whatever the local equivalent is.
Quelle surprise, non?
Quelle surprise, non?
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Up to u as they say.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:54 pmInterest in what? You "falang" opinion on the Election here in Thailand? If I want to know what is going on. I will ask a Thai person who speaks english.tamada wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:47 pmNo. It's available.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:32 pmAlways yapping..tamada wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 1:17 pmOops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
Thanks for your interest.
Figure it out.
To be the last to find out I mean.
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Good link, thanks.Lone Star wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 7:09 pmhttps://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politi ... live-video
Exit poll.
The EC's own officlal exit poll is a tad different
https://www.bangkokpost.com/specials/election2019/
Quelle surprise aussi.
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Looks like the Khunpluem clan have 'delivered' Chonburi for the junta.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politi ... taya-mayor
https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politi ... taya-mayor
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Well I am not taking 2 of tge Udon Map Trolls opinions on what is going on.. Maybe your followees on here need to be educated.tamada wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 7:15 pmUp to u as they say.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:54 pmInterest in what? You "falang" opinion on the Election here in Thailand? If I want to know what is going on. I will ask a Thai person who speaks english.tamada wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:47 pmNo. It's available.Natas wrote: ↑March 24, 2019, 6:32 pmAlways yapping..tamada wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 1:17 pmOops! I guess the print edition won't be available this week.jackspratt wrote: ↑March 15, 2019, 12:26 pmThere is an excellent article in the Economist online, relating to the approaching farce.
I hesitate to link to it - mr google is your friend.
Thanks for your interest.
Figure it out.
To be the last to find out I mean.
The Blind Leading The Blind.
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So Natas, beyond your confession to not having an opinion based on the thread subject matter being something that only the locals can participate in and the outcome really only affects the locals, why are you persisting in banging on about it?
Rhetorical question (you don't have to answer it).
Rhetorical question (you don't have to answer it).