Good comment. It is a pitty that many people does not think like that. Thanks….

I do think you right on the spot with this post, i could use a lot a struff for my new study thank you very much.
Greets …

Thaksin is a very disliked character and many of the corruption allegations are, in my opinion, valid. Worse, many of his machinations had little to do with corruption in the financial sense, but more to do with the way in which he was consolidating power that was undermining the nation’s fragile democracy. One of the most blatant manifestations of his rule without law was a bloody crackdown on drug dealers he initiated years ago that basically amounted to street-style assassinations. I don’t think anyone really approves - in theory - of a military coup however. I’m hopeful that the country can get back on its feet shortly. Thailand was once the only “democracy” in southeast asia (discounting Indonesia). Hopefully it will return to the rule of civilian law soon.

You may also be keeping track of the fighting in the south. I lived in that part of the country for a few years prior to moving to Bangkok and I find the violence there to be absolutely horrible. It was once a very peaceful region and unfortunately has become a battle ground. Case study in how tit-for-tat and out of control soldiers can lead to bloodshed and impunity. I wonder if the state of emergency you are referring to is in regards to the Thaksin situation or the fighting in the south?

I haven’t been back to Thailand in some time, so I am curious to read about your experiences there. I am also wondering how you are managing to blog from there. Also wondering what other places in the region you are planning to visit. Take it easy.