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Blind Following of Thailand’s ‘Dear Leader’ Leading Rice Farmers Over the Cliff..?
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Bangkok
Opinion/Analysis by Burin Kantabutra
Charles de Gaulle said, “Politics are too serious a matter to be left to the politicians,” and Thaksin/Yingluck’s rice mortgage scheme is proof thereof. Thailand Development Research Institute chairman Nipon Puapongsakorn holds that PT’s rice mortgage scheme of buying rice at 40% over world prices will ruin the national ...
Trust Politicians to Get Things Done…?
Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Bangkok
Opinion & Analysis by Burin Kantabutra
In my view, (‘de facto/lurking in the shadows’ Prime Minister) Thaksin wants to change the Thai Constitution because he believes that since he’s been repeatedly backed by a landslide, what he wants must be right, and any discussion of opposing ideas, or a rigorous, impartial system of checks and balances, merely...
In Tough Economic Climes Where Do You Turn… To Trust in Silver or Gold…?
Saturday, April 7th, 2012
Bangkok
So, in tough economic climes where do you turn… do you trust in silver or gold, forex, stocks, etc..?
Especially when the global economy is facing at least 3 to 4 very significant risks simultaneously, and the likelihood of any one of them shooting the ‘global recovery’ in the foot is very high…
Fragile Confidence…
We would have recommended silver...
Just Say No to Censorship!
Friday, April 6th, 2012
Bangkok
Opinion & Analysis by Burin Kantabutra
The equivalent of the Thai Film Censor Board have banned a Thai film based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, because it “undermines the unity of people in the country.”
(The Ministry of Culture’s Office of Film and Video’s censorship committee refuses to give permission to screen it in Thailand.)
I beg to disagree,...
Latest Fruity Fiasco Reveals Lack of Vision, Failing Fiscal Management
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Bangkok
With even a sliver of vision, Prime Minister Yingluck could have saved us taxpayers from having to buy 200,000 tons of surplus pineapples. The economic slowdowns in the US and EU have gutted demand for canned pineapple, halving prices for the fresh fruit.
Yingluck's Financial Management Team Seems to be Making All the Wrong Moves at the Wrong Times
But both recessions...
… Earthquake!! Firestorm..? Tornado… Yes, and Yes to All of the Above,… Live With Earth, Wind & Fire!!!!
Tuesday, April 3rd
Impact Arena/ Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Part I
Guiding Lights: Earth, Wind & Fire Spans the Globe For Thailand Debut, While Spanning the Test of a Generation to Produce the Hottest Musical Performance Imaginable As the Triple Elements Combined and…
Pulsing Proud and Loud…
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Volcanic Top Hits… To a packed audience at Impact Arena...
“If Thailand Does Not Follow the Rule of Law, it Will Not Survive”: His Majesty, King Bhumibol
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Bangkok
His Majesty has never said that he is always correct. On the contrary, he wisely said that he can be wrong, for he is human.
But I suggest that he knew what he was talking about when he advised us, “If the country does not follow the rule of law, it will not survive.”
To me, what His Majesty means is that we must be accountable for our acts, and I suggest that...
Earth, Wind & Fire !! Come On and Get Down at Impact Arena: Guiding Lights Tour 2012 TONIGHT at Muang Thong Thani
The long wait is finally over for Thai fans to dance the summer night away with the legendary Funk R&B band, Earth, Wind & Fire Guiding Lights Tour 2012 TONIGHT 2 April, at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani proudly presents this world class concert by one of the all time legendary bands of the late 60’s ,70’s and 80’s and beyond, and that has sold over 90 million albums worldwide, earning...
Flames of Southern Hatred Fanning Rising Injuries, Fatalities, While Fire and Accidents in Saraburi Contribute to Week’s Deadly Death Toll….
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Yala / Hat Yai
Mayhem As Southern Bombs Blasts Fuel Misery on a Massive Scale…. While tragic accidents in Saraburi added to a deadly week of massive deaths and injuries nationwide.
Flames of Southern Hatred Fanning Rising Injuries, Fatalities, ….
Insurgents detonated three vehicle bombs in Yala’s downtown at noon Saturday, killing 11 and injuring more...
Thailand Has Lessons to Learn From British Teacher Being Abandoned to Die
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
Bangkok
Opinion/Analysis by Burin Kantabutra
Mr. Gareth Davies, 47, a British citizen who taught English at Kasem Bundit University, died from cardiac arrest on March 26, in Bangkok, under what appears to be appalling circumstances. His death has apparently exposed many shortcomings- which we must rectify for our own benefit.
Kasem Bundit University evidently deducted social...
