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Democrats Become the Band on the Run?
May 31st, 2011
Bangkok
Is it becoming clearer by the day the star studded power of Ms. Yingluck will overtake the current tradition of Democrat allied coalition power cobbled together by various parties…? Polls would have us believe that the recent trend of the Democrats in light of the uber- show stopping Yingluck is that they’re safely heading for opposition party status.
Say it ‘Aint so…...
While in Thailand, Do as the Thais Do: …Come Together, Right Now, Over Me …
May 14, 2011
Bangkok
Looking Back …. And Back to the Future Again?… (Or, Do You Feel Ying-Lucky?)
While Thailand’s economic picture and overall stability remains fairly attractive for the moment, many are wondering what the future will hold for the golden land in the mid to long term future now that new elections are just around the corner, promising politicians are dropping like flies...
Thailand Heading for a Breakdown….The Big Picture (Part 3: Updated)
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Bangkok
… After looking at the deteriorating crisis of illicit drugs, the latest infiltration of African drug gangs into central Bangkok, along with a visible rise in foreign prostitution and the comparison of Mexico’s brutally violent, drug cartel fueled crisis with Southern Thailand’s Muslim separatist insurgency, we round out our series with a return to the drugs...
Many Reports of Fires, Looting, Shooting and Riots as Worsening Crisis Spirals Into Mob Anarchy Wednesday As Leaders Surrender or Flee
Wednesday / Thursday May, 19- 20th
Bangkok, Northern/ Northeastern Thailand Rocked By Worst Domestic,
Political Turmoil In Modern Thai History
UDD ‘Shock and Awe‘ Shameful Zero Sum Strategy:
Major Areas of Central Bangkok, Northern & Northeast Thailand Hit by Arson
Attacks, Smoke Seen Throughout Most Central Districts, Siam Square,
Central World, Hotels, Banks,...
Setting a Good Example? Seems Like Stalingrad, Thai Style…
Tuesday 10 p.m. May, 18th 2010
Bangkok
A Major Military Push Planned for Dawn?
Street fighting continues throughout Bangkok on Tuesday
… 12 year old boy arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly setting fire to buildings around Din Daeng intersection, … Red Shirts leaders want to ask for a cease fire in view of looming military crackdown on Rajprasong, citing need to preserve innocents …...
Rajprasong: The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning…?
Wednesday May 15, 2010
PM Abhisit Announced Tuesday: Leave Today …. PM Abhist’s Final Ultimatum ?
In the Face of Red Shirts’ Defiance …
Yesterday, the army launched ‘Operation Rajprasong’ to establish a perimeter around the protest areas, entry barricades were set up and power, water and cellphone signals were cut to the area, … Army spokesman...
Abhisit’s Road Map a … (yawn)… Good Try….
Friday/Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Bangkok
Updated:
2 Police Officers Killed, a Dozen Others Wounded in 2 Silom/ Lumpini Attacks Late Friday Night
Following the events recently regarding efforts to restore a sense of balance and normalcy to the present situation left us feeling a sense of bewilderment… Knowing that suddenly there were peace winds blowing, the electoral process was going...
Dr. Doolittle, CRES, Tradition and the Civil Court Speaks as Thai Crisis Drags On…. Schizophrenically
Sunday April 25th, 2010
Bangkok
Saturday turned to Sunday as the continuing political saga drags on in Bangkok, the pace at times resembles a’ Push me –Pull me’–a fantasy animal sort of creature popularized by Dr. Doolittle, which looked like a llama with heads on each end. It could go forward or backwards while appearing to head straight either way depending on which side was doing...
Violence Heats Up In Silom…, Thai woman killed, 75 Wounded Including Several Foreigners … 5 Men Arrested and Released
Friday April 23, 2010
Bangkok
10 p.m. Second Most Deadly Day of the Reds Protest –Government Stand Off as Violence Heats Up In Silom…. Thai Woman Killed, With Possibly 75 Wounded / Casualties Including Several Foreigners … 5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Launching Attacks Were Later Released With Another Still Held
In what may be a prelude to perhaps more violence ahead, the crowded...
Can a Day Make a Wonderful Difference?
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Red Shirts’ Rajaprasong Protest, Bangkok
Young little 'Red Shirt' warrior fighting for a democratic Thailand...
8 p.m. As LifeBangkok toured the area Saturday evening where the protesters have turned what is essentially Thailand’s Times Square into their own personal vendetta against the perceived unjust indifference of the wealthy Bangkok elite, we...
