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Suan Dusit poll show 48% of people have confidence; 38% in the opposition

By Bangkok Pundit Fri, Apr 27, 2012 12:56AM UTC View Comments

Suan Dusit poll surveyed 3,339 people between March 10-17 on the confidence that people have in Thai politics, the economy, the government and the opposition. Q1. Today, overall do you have confidence in Thai politics? (ความเชื่อมั่นของประชาชนท่ีมีต่อ “การเมืองไทย” ณ วันนี้ในภาพรวม) NOTE: Fair bit of confidence can also be translated as some confidence or rather confident. BP: 68% have little confidence/don’t...

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Saying the unsayable : Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand, reviewed by Foreign Affairs

By Bangkok Pundit Tue, Mar 20, 2012 12:10PM UTC View Comments

“Saying the Unsayable: Monarchy and Democracy in Thailand” is a book edited by Søren Ivarsson and Lotte Isager that was published in 2010. A description is below: A unique, multidisciplinary discussion of the cultural, historical, political, religious and legal forces that formed the Thai monarchy. Essential reading for anyone interested in Thai politics and culture. Of interest to...

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Thirayuth on Thaksin, red shirts, and the establishment

By Bangkok Pundit Mon, Mar 19, 2012 9:00AM UTC Comments Off

Thirayuth Boonmee is a well-known academic. He used to regularly speak to the media about politics. Chang Noi on Thirayuth in 1999: Thirayuth Boonmee was a leader of the student revolt against military dictatorship in October 1973. Now he has become a kind of lay abbot. He immerses himself in the texts and practices of...

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Thailand: Nitarat academic attacked outside university

By AP News Thu, Mar 01, 2012 11:08AM UTC View Comments

BANGKOK (AP) — A law professor leading a campaign to reform laws concerning Thailand’s monarchy says he was assaulted by two men at the Bangkok university where he teaches. Assistant Professor Worachet Pakeerut said the men punched him in the face in a Thammasat University parking lot Wednesday. The unknown assailants then fled by motorcycle....

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Thailand: Yellow Shirt leader Sondhi L sentenced to 20 years, released on bail

By Asian Correspondent Tue, Feb 28, 2012 6:20PM UTC View Comments

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai protest leader whose movement helped topple three prime ministers was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for falsifying financial documents aimed at securing a $32 million government bank loan for his media empire. Sondhi Limthongkul faces separate charges in connection with the aggressive protests of his People’s Alliance for...

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