New Mandala

An article by Kasian Tejapira from the New Left Review.

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Here is an interesting summary (in Thai) that provides the truth about Thaksin! It has been prepared by the Academic Network of Ubon Ratchatani University. An accessible two column format with popular beliefs about Thaksin set against the “real” situation. Note that in the heading Thaksin is referred to as “Maew Maew.” “Maew” is a rather derogatory Thai [...]

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This week, in taxis across Bangkok, drivers all hold forth on the World Cup and where the smart money should go.  They all want to talk about the “world game”, particularly when they stumble upon an Australian in the back seat.  The Aussie team are, one fellow told me with a grin, a “real danger for [...]

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