New Mandala readers looking for a different take on life in Thailand and Bangkok may find that absolutelyBangkok.com rewards a visit. Recent posts have included a poll on PM Samak and the controversy over “dangerous” Thailand.
The proprietor of the site also recently approached New Mandala for comment. He has since put together an article about our site which [...]
Absolutely Bangkok, Crocodile Dundee and the Thaksin chestnut
February 5th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · Add a Comment
The Republic of Kawthoolei and Thomas Bleming
February 5th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · 17 Comments
Regular readers may have noticed the recent spurt of comments on an old New Mandala post - “Volunteering to fight in Burma”. Much of that renewed interest has been sparked by Thomas Bleming’s new book War in Karen Country: Armed Struggle for a Free and Independent Karen State in Southeast Asia. According to an online synopsis of the [...]
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A Thai latifundist
February 5th, 2008 by Chris Baker, Guest Contributor · 8 Comments
Many may miss an important article in the Bangkok Post yesterday on Khun Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the liquor king [bp-article.pdf]. We knew he acquired a lot of urban land in the 1997 crisis because he was one of the few people with cashflow when others were desperate to sell assets in order to stay afloat. He is now one of [...]
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