New Mandala

I’d be interested in hearing from New Mandala readers about reactions in the region to Barack Obama’s victory. From my very quick perusal of the Thai press (with some help from my friends) there seem to be a few common points being made:

Obama’s election is unlikely to have a substantial impact on Thailand or on Thai-American [...]

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I found bars and restaurants the same—desolated. In the streets—even Razahtarnae Road which runs through the center of Naypyidaw—few vehicles pass. The roads are well lit with lampposts, but their glare only emphasizes the Ghost Town effect of the city.
Although other parts of the country constantly suffer from power shortages, Naypyidaw is lit up all [...]

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