The 24 Prime Ministers of Thailand by Wirasat Chumsanit (2006) is a useful reference for those looking for an overview of Thai political history (ISBN 9749455398). Given recent developments it may not be long until a new edition is required.
[This post is provided by the National Library of Australia as part of our Book Zone feature. [...]
Tags: Book Zone · Publications · Thailand
Love is just like a merry-go-round
With all the fun in the air
One day I’m feeling down on the ground
Then I’m up in the air
Are you leading me on?
Tomorrow will you be gone?
I wonder if one day that, you’ll say that, you care
If you love me madly, I’ll gladly, be there
Like a puppet on a string
I [...]
Tags: Coup · Surayud regime · Thailand
The big news in Thailand is, of course, the resignation of Pridiyathorn Devakula as Finance Minister and Deputy PM. The puppet regime is starting to look rather shaky. There are some interesting comments on the resignation attached to my previous post about Thaksinomic-Sufficiency guru Somkid. MR Pridiyathorn deserves his own spot, so future comments can [...]
Tags: Surayud regime · Thailand