New Mandala

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• 1 Srithanonchai // Jul 13, 2007 at 2:27 pm

  I also saw this picture and momentarily was in disbelief until I realized the sarcastic intent of the statement.

• 2 Tosakan // Jul 13, 2007 at 3:17 pm

  Andrew,

  You beat me to the punch.

• 3 serf // Jul 13, 2007 at 3:40 pm

  Perhaps their defense is that they are providing the truth people prefer.

  It has to be said that the noble intent of blogsites like this is not matched by the intent of the electorate. In fact, most Thai electors are pretty much in favor of gunning down drug dealers without resort to judicial process, as has been pointed out by the pro-Thaksin apologists on this site umpteen times.. Pointing out to the electorate that this leaves them open to being terminated by any policeman with a grudge – plus the fact that they are destroying their opportunities to get out the real kingpins of the trade – does not seem to have any impact. About the only thing that might let them catch up with the outsider sentiments expressed on this site is a death in their own family brought about renegade politicians and uniformed men.

  In effect, the electorate get the newspapers they deserve.

• 4 bangkokpundit // Jul 13, 2007 at 10:34 pm

  At least The Nation has a sense of humour.

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