Posts Tagged ‘PAD’

Thais’ Distrust of the Uneducated Runs Deep

2, Mar 2010

Do you think the supposed political rift between the urban middle-class and the rural villagers in Thailand is a relatively modern phenomenon? You also think that the PAD’s infamous 70-30 proposal was the ultimate manifestation of the urbanites’ contempt towards the “uneducated” Thaksin admirers? Think again.

The ‘Hun Sen Model’: PAD’s Latest Ploy

18, Nov 2009

Sunday’s PAD rally at Sanam Luang was eventful. Apart from the grenade, the shocking xenophobic rhetoric and Sondhi’s potentially troublesome remark, there was also a formal introduction to the PAD’s latest conspiracy theory: dubbed the ‘Hun Sen Model’. Prachatai summarised the key points in its excellent report of the rally:
Khamnoon Sitthisaman, ASTV Manager columnist and non-elected senator, [...]

New Politics Party – Part One: 3 Reasons Why It Will Succeed

17, Oct 2009

The New Politics Party, a product of the PAD’s decision to venture into the realm of electoral politics, recently captured the headlines with the selection of Sondhi Limthongkul as its leader. While the party itself was formed several months ago amid huge fanfare, it is its role on the political landscape from now on that [...]

Launching TumblerBlog.com

16, Aug 2009

Ambitious. Foolish. Self-indulgent. Whatever you call it, I have decided to venture into the world of political blogging.
Since the 2006 coup, Thailand has had a new constitution, four Prime Ministers, two rounds of party dissolution and some
Ambitious. Foolish. Self-indulgent. Whatever you call it, I would like to announce my decision to venture into the world [...]