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"The legacy of slavery and emancipation in Thailand" https://thaienquirer.com/15251/the-legacy-of-slavery-and-emancipation-in-thailand/ Worthwhile on several levels. Please note the images of freed slaves kneeling in homage to King Chula. Expect mobs of enraged Thais pulling down statues o...

"His Majesty is Amused"
https://strategypage.com/qnd/thai/20190911.aspx

Update on Thai matters . . .

So, you thought that by having an "election" Thailand would rid itself of its creepy military leadership, led by Generalissimo Prayuth? Well, you thought wrong. Status report: https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Turbulent-Thailand/Thailand-s-Prayuth-delays-naming-cabinet-to-wield-ultimate-wea...

As good an account as we are likely to get re "election" results for the next several days . . . "Messy days ahead as Thai factions jostle to lead next government" https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/messy-days-ahead-as-thai-factions-jostle-to-lead-next-government-11380696#...

"Deaths, jail and cyber spies: The dangers of dissent in Thailand"
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/as ... d-11357628

The cloud over Thailand darkens by the day.

kinda adds to the mystic..... will she f**k me wild, or wildly f**k me up? https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8420080/sex-robots-spying-government-crush-limbs/ noddy could you program something like this? Business opportunities are truly infinite! possibly, however its easier just to stick your dick in ...

"Ungoogleable Questions About Thailand's Elections , With Tewarit Maneechai" https://www.newmandala.org/ungoogleable-questions-about-thailands-elections-with-tewarit-maneechai/ By far the best opinion on the supposed vote (March 24) I've encountered. Hopefully, Khun Tewarit hasn't exceeded...

For those with more than a passing interest in matters Thai -

http://tahr-global.org/?p=32840
"References on 5 assassinations and plight of Thai refugees in Laos"

It's not healthy for Thais to speak out against the royal institution . . .

If what is being bandied about today in certain Thai informal outlets is based in fact, an astounding turn-of-events in the hoped-for elections may be proclaimed tomorrow. Are Thais perhaps able to emerge from the military yoke that has crippled the country? Stay tuned. It happened as rumored. http...

If what is being bandied about today in certain Thai informal outlets is based in fact, an astounding turn-of-events in the hoped-for elections may be proclaimed tomorrow. Are Thais perhaps able to emerge from the military yoke that has crippled the country? Stay tuned.

"The Return of Royal Absolutism"

https://forsea.co/the-return-of-royal-a ... alongkorn/

Bad news for folks who were hoping that they would no longer have to belly-flop and wiggle around like worms in the king's presence.

"Thailand should be a republic"
https://uglytruththailand.wordpress.com ... -republic/

The monarchy "is a parasitic institution."

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1108213/jatuporn-jailed-as-court-revokes-bail Prosecutors say Mr Jatuporn's recent comments, aired on UDD-sponsored Peace TV and on YouTube clips, insulted the authorities. After the ruling, officials from the Department of Corrections immediately took Mr Jat...

The obscenely wealthy Thai royal family and its corrupt military enablers -
https://uglytruththailand.wordpress.com ... gnificant/

Working class Thais are screwed . . .

"Power and politics"
https://thaipoliticalprisoners.wordpres ... -politics/

Field Marshal Head Honcho Generalissimo Junta Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as the "ultimate hypocrite . . ."

"In science, immediate citation is not necessarily a measure of impact."

Classic example - Gregor Mendel.

"What a surprise!! Thai elections postponed to 2019"

https://uglytruththailand.wordpress.com ... d-to-2019/

Surely everyone out there has been following this . . . We're led to believe that the corpulent assistant-in-chief to the equally corrupt junta honcho "borrows" his bling from friends . . . http://www.france24.com/en/20180117-clock-ticks-thai-general-online-sleuths-count-rolexes "Cloc...

I noticed the wise mad mad Mad mad mad mad Mullahs are protecting the youth by removing that nasty language that lets you interact with business and science foreigners. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/07/iran-bans-teaching-english-primary-schools-official-says Iran has banned the teachin...

The King "is just an irrelevant side show" https://uglytruththailand.wordpress.com/2018/01/07/reviewing-the-past-year-wachiralongkorn-is-just-an-irrelevant-side-show/ Giles Ji Ungpakorn is an academic based in England who would no doubt be disappeared should he venture back to Thailand und...

Zimbabwe army takes over https://www.reuters.com/article/us-zimbabwe-politics/zimbabwe-army-launches-takeover-against-criminals-around-mugabe-says-president-safe-idUSKBN1DF025 Major General SB Moyo has just revealed the contents of a congratulatory communication from Thai military junta chief Genera...

The Windhover
http://www.windhovervet.com/images/bird2.png

https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-windhover/
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"After Year of Mourning, Thailand's Divisions Remain" https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/after-year-mourning-thailand-s-divisions-remain ". . . since 2014 the net worth of the Forbes Thailand rich list has risen by one-sixth, as has the military budget." Is it any wonder...

Elephant battle 400 years ago questioned - doubter faces prison . . .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10 ... -year-old/

Thaksin denounces judicial tyranny "Last week, junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said the government had no influence over the courts . . ." "The military government has promised to hold an election next year . . ." http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/former-thai-pm-thaksin-brea...