However, as Thaksin faces further obstacles in his attempt to make a come back (loss of visa to the UK, among other things) it is likely that he will bring the more left-wing elements of his support base to the fore (note the mention that Thaksin is being considered for the Simon Bolivar medal in [...]
On Thaksin
November 17th, 2008 by Andrew Walker · 13 Comments
On the PAD
November 17th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · 3 Comments
Many PAD militants, aflame with extreme right-wing thinking, support some kind of appointed government, but they are chary of providing details. Their striking characteristic is their nationalistic ardour and chest-pounding adoration of the royal family.
- Extracted from Sian Powell, “Thailand’s battle royal”, The Australian, 15 November 2008.
Wanted in Burma? …but more adventures to come
November 17th, 2008 by Nicholas Farrelly · 6 Comments
New Mandala readers who followed the old conversations about foreign fighters in Burma may remember Antonio Graceffo. Among other contributions, he once penned a profile of the much-discussed KNLA supporter Thomas Bleming. Graceffo has also made a large number of freely available videos based on time spent with the Shan State Army – South. They are very interesting viewing.
According [...]
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