I was guided to a post by New Mandala on the Thai Polls 2007. Please read his analysis for indept view of the above map.
His analysis reflect grass roots opinions. Though the interim government have announced that a coalition government will have their first meeting on the 30th day after the polls, but it seems that the government are formed already & expected announcments will be done 2 weeks after New Year.
The best news I’ve heard is that this pollings seems to be as clean as it possibly can, though theres a lot of talk about transparency issues (ie. the pre-polling of 3 million voters a week before the 23rd).
Above all, the coup of 19th September 2006 – dubbed as the the ‘coup for the rich’ is reinstated by the results in the polls.
Finally it is safe for me to say that Thailand politics have enter the new world, started by the Thaksin government and it seems its here to stay.
* Note: Thanx much Notebook. Though am unable to access your blog am very flattered that you will put me in your blogroll. Please do post a comment soon once your blog is ok so I can return the favour. Looking forward to read your posts in return!
As the Thais goes to vote on 23rd December 2007, we are all on a ‘look & see’ mode, this being the first election after the September coup in 2006 (which spells the end of democracy to a lot of people – internationaly & locally).
Relatively, this election was peaceful & actually far from violent. A relief for the Thais & expats alike. Business as usual seems to be the consensus here.
The above pictures were taken during campaigning in the South & North East of Thailand. The next post will give more details & analysis of the results. So please explore more!
Currently, I have been prowling youtube for interesting video that’s out there for the public eyes to see and what do I get (oh….hehehe & thru the recommendations of someone dear), a propaganda video of Malaysia. Just click on the highlighted words to access the maker’s website or if you’r lazy, you can watch the video below.
Here’s a video that’s in youtube and its about Malaysia – thru the eyes of the maker.
Interesting propaganda and I must say, Malaysians are getting very creative. Previously, we’ll have chainletters, advertisements and now a movie remixed to convey the maker’s message.
Anyway, hope everybody will enjoy the video and if you have any question, just ask the maker….hahaha….
