[Hobby] BP Commenter Hobby Blogs on Attending the Thaksin Bday Event in Chiang Mai
[I spoke with a few in the crowd and these people are definitely not paid to attend such events, nor do they need to be paid to vote for a Thaksin party as they genuinely believe Thaksin has good policies.
They grumbled about the economy, which makes me think that perhaps Thaksin and his nominee party are somewhat fortunate they are not in power during the worst of this worldwide economic downturn as they don't have to cop the flak, and can look like saviours when they are inevitably elected.]
BP: It seems like the Democrats are cursed to come to power at a time when the economy is bad, lose popularity quickly, and hold on for as long as possible. Hobby has some other comments and photos.[Bangkok Post] On prickly issues, a gentler tread would help
[Mrs Clinton should understand full well that Asean - of which Burma is a member - wishes to handle any issue regarding its members as an ''internal affair'' for the regional grouping to decide on.
To have aired Washington's position at such a venue could not be interpreted otherwise but as an ill-conceived move bordering on interference in the organisation's internal affairs.]
BP: Was she too harsh on Burma?? This is the first criticism that BP has seen on her being too harsh.[Political Prisoners in Thailand] Updated: 1st year anniversary of Darunee’s jailing
[Prachatai (26 July 2009: “Activists call to Khlong Prem, to mark one year of Da Torpedo’s imprisonment”) reports that activists have called on the public to visit Darunee “Da Torpedo” Charnchoensilpakul on 30 July.]
The visit is meant to mark the first anniversary of her imprisonment on charges of lese majeste.
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