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Messiah, or just a naughty boy ?

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Mike

With apologies to the Monty Python team, is Suthep Thaugsuban the Messiah of the Thai politics, or just a naughty boy ? The government obviously thinks the latter as he plans to get rid of the “Thaksin regime” including current … Continue reading →

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More faces of protest

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Mike
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Protesting in style

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Mike

Most people walked, some came on motorbikes, some in trucks and pickups, but this guy was certainly the classiest : An immaculate looking 1946 MG, and the owner was completely unfazed by people leaning all over it for selfies !

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who says you have to be a young radical to protest ?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Mike

A montage of some of Bangkok’s older “radicals ” at the anti government protest today : I loved the 2 ladies in their wheelchairs, in the back of a pickup, but they were a bit shy ….not so for the … Continue reading →

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Occupy Bangkok

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mike

As you may be aware, there have been anti-government/anti-corruption protests here in Bangkok for some time now and over the last few days they have intensified, to the point where the protesters have taken over several government offices and ministries, … Continue reading →

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More colours of protest

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Mike

While on my way to the Golden Mount I had to pass through Ratchadamnoen Avenue which has been taken over by the anti government protesters. With shelter from sun and rain, free food, and entertainment between speeches they are well … Continue reading →

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