News and commentary from Thailand and Southeast Asia. Bird flu, violence in Southern Thailand and continued corruption are current themes in this part of the world. You can also find out about my latest research and publications. Welcome to the Land of Smiles.
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Good morning,
It is the usual story: a secret deal among the dark forces that have ruined
International readers would expect that the ringleaders of the illegal occupation of the airports (an act of terrorism according to the law) would now be arrested, as well as those who highjacked buses, shot at passers-by, assaulted and attempted to murder police officers and other acts of violent thuggery. Think again. … [next sentence explaining why has been deleted on second thoughts]
Any good news going about? No.
Back – well, not sure. I’m due to go to Singapore tomorrow evening on the 9:15 flight but that means going to U Tapao – it is recommended to leave from Bangkok seven hours from the time of the flight. So, I’m teaching in the morning and should be back here by one so intend to leave from here straight away. Jetstar has no check-in desk at BITEC but there are buses from there and I have confirmed the flight. Let’s see how it goes. Friday is the National Day Celebration so I will be at the Thai Embassy most of the day (morning will be repairing various things) and then who knows what the weekend and the flight home holds? Monday at the latest, then.