A warning to anyone who may consider political office and doesn't represent the ruling elite; even if you win a democratic election, eventually you will be imprisoned.
And if you choose direct action, expect a sniper's bullet.
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A warning to anyone who may consider political office and doesn't represent the ruling elite; even if you win a democratic election, eventually you will be imprisoned.
And if you choose direct action, expect a sniper's bullet.
that's what I like to see - someone who doesn't let their political leanings distort their view of realityQuote:
Originally Posted by Oliver
bkkguy
Yingluck impeachment verdict due in Thailand.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/j ... t-thailand
Not sure why anyone would be holding their breath; the verdict is not only a foregone conclusion, it's already been announced (before the official vote was taken) that she'll be prosecuted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Up2U
Yingluck impeached by NLA.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politic ... om-survive
Yingluck's post impeachment statement in English.
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.ph ... 06§ion
So no more elections. The junta knows that if democracy were restored, it is they who would be facing trial.
Some analysis from the BBC (Jonathan Head) on the current situation in Thailand.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-30974131
No plan to lift martial law: Prayuth
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politic ... 52770.html
and U. S. Asst. Secretary of State speaks and comments at Chulalongkarn University about politically driven impeachment:
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politic ... 52708.html
I found this article somewhat depressing to read. Thailand's return to authoritarianism:
http://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/th ... map=%5B%5D