Comments on: Thailand’s ‘‘Good Coup’’: the Fall of Thaksin, the Military and Democracy http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/ New perspectives on mainland Southeast Asia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:26 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The heart of political struggle http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-274409 The heart of political struggle Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:38:13 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-274409 [...] night the special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Asia on the coup was launched at the Foreign Correspondent’s [...] [...] night the special issue of the Journal of Contemporary Asia on the coup was launched at the Foreign Correspondent’s [...]

]]> By: Observer http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-271073 Observer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:21:27 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-271073 Here is the link to the original story on the propaganda mission and Somchai's role (see comments). Although he does not appear to have spoken specifically in support of the coup, joining the program is a strong statement in favor. http://rspas.anu.edu.au/rmap/newmandala/2007/08/23/a-loose-cannon-in-the-war-room/#more-1438 Here is the link to the original story on the propaganda mission and Somchai’s role (see comments). Although he does not appear to have spoken specifically in support of the coup, joining the program is a strong statement in favor.

http://rspas.anu.edu.au/rmap/newmandala/2007/08/23/a-loose-cannon-in-the-war-room/#more-1438

]]> By: Observer http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-271070 Observer Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:14:56 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-271070 On a somewhat related note, Somchai Homlaor seems to engaging in a bout of damage control. In contrast to his previous apparent pro-coup activism reported in the New Mandala's earlier story on the junta's Australia PR trip, he now says human rights are just as bad as before and purports to have not approved of the coup. "Somchai also defended his role right after the coup when he and many activists failed to take to the streets to protest. He said he and his colleagues had made it clear they did not approve of the coup but did not visibly protest because there were groups that stood to gain or lose from the putsch." http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/12/10/national/national_30038459.php On a somewhat related note, Somchai Homlaor seems to engaging in a bout of damage control. In contrast to his previous apparent pro-coup activism reported in the New Mandala’s earlier story on the junta’s Australia PR trip, he now says human rights are just as bad as before and purports to have not approved of the coup.

“Somchai also defended his role right after the coup when he and many activists failed to take to the streets to protest. He said he and his colleagues had made it clear they did not approve of the coup but did not visibly protest because there were groups that stood to gain or lose from the putsch.”

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/12/10/national/national_30038459.php

]]> By: Srithanonchai http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-269483 Srithanonchai Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:40:13 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-269483 Jon, normally, the journal is available at the libraries of Thammasat and the National Assembly. This particular issue has been designed as a leftist perspective on the events, not as a pluralistic debate. Jon, normally, the journal is available at the libraries of Thammasat and the National Assembly. This particular issue has been designed as a leftist perspective on the events, not as a pluralistic debate.

]]> By: Bangkok Pundit http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-269394 Bangkok Pundit Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:41:32 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-269394 Jon and others: Kevin Hewison, Pasuk Phongpaichit, Porphant Ouyyanont, Ukrist Pathmanand are speaking at the FCCT in Bangkok <a href="http://www.fccthai.com/TheBulletin.html#Coup_Capital_Crown" rel="nofollow">this Thursday</a> about the journal. The book will be on sale. Jon and others:

Kevin Hewison, Pasuk Phongpaichit, Porphant Ouyyanont, Ukrist Pathmanand are speaking at the FCCT in Bangkok this Thursday about the journal. The book will be on sale.

]]> By: jonfernquest http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/comment-page-1/#comment-269186 jonfernquest Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:02:32 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2007/12/08/thailand%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98%e2%80%98good-coup%e2%80%99%e2%80%99-the-fall-of-thaksin-the-military-and-democracy/#comment-269186 Being in Thailand I can't actually read the journal. But I wonder if there is actually a debate going on between the authors in this special issue or whether they are all on the same side. I remember when there were strong objections on this blog when the government presented its opinion without rebuttal at ANU. Being in Thailand I can’t actually read the journal.

But I wonder if there is actually a debate going on between the authors in this special issue or whether they are all on the same side.

I remember when there were strong objections on this blog when the government presented its opinion without rebuttal at ANU.

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