Finding New Year’s Hope in Juntaland
What’s there to be hopeful, New Year or not? Isn’t the battle, if not the war, lost?
Golf Delivers Plenty of Tales From the Tour in 2017
Brooks Koepka is tweaking his schedule next year to play Pebble Beach, which only makes sense.
Ballistic: Civilians vs. Soldiers
In a recent conversation with eminent political scientist Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak about the general election set for late 2018, he summed up the future of Thai politics as such: “civilians vs. soldiers.”
Can We Really Blame the EU for Kissing the Junta?
Like it or not, the European Union has decided to resume full relations with Juntaland, three and a half years after cutting them off.
Thais, Passports and Struggles at Immigration
Imagine the scene. An overweight and intimidating-looking LAX officer painfully scrutinizes the papers handed over by the tiny Asian lady. Glancing up, he matches the face to the passport. Looking down, he checks his screen’s blacklist.
General, It’s Time to Move On
When he took power by force, they cheered for him as if he was Miss Universe Thailand strutting across the stage to greet Steve Harvey. When officials and politicians were rounded up on corruption charges, they applauded him as if he was Toon Bodyslam running across the country.
The Festering of Political Hatred in Juntaland
The sentencing of an anti-junta electrician who planted a pipe bomb at an army-run hospital was proof of how explosive our political hatred has become.
What’s With Men and Their Watches?
Decades of fashion have produced little else for a man to project his style, riches or taste in such personal terms as the watch.
Voranai: The Dust Under Their Feet
There’s a formulaic path into Thai politics, as any political insider would tell you. Many skills and talents may be required, but the most important thing for a seat in parliament is money.
Nothing to Celebrate on Constitution Day
An average car is more durable. A typical refrigerator is going to get more use.
