So what, why Russia is there has absolutely nothing to do with how they have behaved. NO past history can ever be used to justify atrocities by the people committing them.
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Speaking of the succession
CHRISTINE GRAY - 14 OCT, 2016
Christine Gray examines the long-term legacies and paralysing effects of Thailand’s harsh lese majeste laws, particularly as one reign ends and another begins.... (read more)... http://www.newmandala.org/speaking-on-the-succession/
What is King Bhumibol’s legacy?
NICHOLAS FARRELLY - 14 OCT, 2016
New Mandala co-founder Nicholas Farrelly reflects on a remarkable and contentious reign.... (read more)... http://www.newmandala.org/king-bhumibols-legacy/
MOURNING THE KING WITH RESPECT TO OUR DIVERSITY
By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer - October 15, 2016
Millions are mourning the passing of His Majesty the King, Bhumibol Adulyadej. As we transition into a new era, let’s recall mourning is about love and empathy as much as it is grief. It should not be about intolerance, coercion and excess.
The military regime of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha wisely backtracked from its plan that all television channels broadcast nonstop state media eulogizing the late King for 30 days.... (read more).... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/i...ect-diversity/
Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn Meets With Regent, Will Take Throne
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter - October 16, 2016
BANGKOK — Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn had an audience with head privy councilor Prem Tinsulanonda who is now regent for Thailand’s vacant throne, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha announced in a televised broadcast Saturday night.
The address confirmed Prem, 96, is exercising royal authority temporarily on behalf of the Crown Prince, who has delayed taking the throne because he wanted time to grieve his late father, King Bhumibol. The prince also said in the conversation with Prem that he would still assume the throne one day, according to Prayuth.... (read more)... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politi...l-take-throne/
"Did he ask for the delay or was he told?".... any answer would be speculation. Accept the official line, he wants to grieve for his father.
WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FOR KING BHUMIBOL’S FUNERAL RITES
By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter - October 16, 2016
BANGKOK — For the first time in 70 years, Thailand will witness a funeral for a king, an elaborate ceremony that usually lasts for a year.... (read more)... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/b...funeral-rites/
The Power Transfer Thailand
OCT 13, 2016
With the passing of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the naming of his son to the throne, the question of when and to whom power would be transferred in Thailand has finally been answered. The real question, however, remains: how to empower the Thai people.... (read more)... https://www.bloomberg.com/view/artic...thailand-needs