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From Thairath, January 6, 2012 The cartoon caption reads: The sound of waves in the moonlight On the bombs: Movements, Overthrow the government, Opposition On the paper boat: News
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Six Years Ago Today: Protests Against Thaksin Grow
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Komchaluek, February 3, 2012 - Mr. Kaycha's son and his wife arrested for bringing ice [drugs] in his house. [Mr. Kaycha is a former actor.] - The Faculty of Journalism pushed Thammasart University to chase Nitirat. [the group calling for reform of the lese majeste law] - Simsimi was blamed for using rude words when chatting and possibly libeling. [referring to the iphone app accused of using rude Thai words] - Crash in Naratiwat led to 1 death. Matichon, February 3, 2012 - So...
Read moreSouth Korea indicts man for retweeting North - BoingBoing, February 2, 2012 ...[He] was detained last month on charges of violating South Korea’s controversial National Security Law, which bans “acts that benefit the enemy...”
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(Source: Matichon Weekly)
Two Years Ago: Gen. Chavolit to lead “People’s Army”
Thailand's teen piano prodigy - BBC, February 3, 2012 [Thanks to Daniel for pointing this out.]
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The postcard reads: Rudolph Valentino The postcard reads: Come to see Rudolph Valentino in "Cobra Woman" - A Paramount movie in seven reels - Nita Naldi, the main actress [In Thai, the title is "Cobra Woman," but Imdb says it's just "Cobra" in English.] It's a love story of a charming, handsome Italian man who is attractive to many women. Later he meets an important woman, "the cobra woman," and has an amazing affair with her. It's a love story that will break women's hear...
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Chuwit billboard: Quash the cheating people, expose the evil people, do not fear the influential! Nine Years Ago Today: Chuwit Smashes Sukumvit Soi 10 Read more
From Manager, January 10, 2012 Veerapong Ramangkul says: Why don't you let me rob you? Do you think you're an independent state? On the flag: Red-Pants Krong's gang [Krong is Veerapong Ramangkul's nickname.] On the sign: Bank of Thailand Sound made by the battering ram: Bang!!! Caption: Scolding the victims of his crimes. [This refers to the government attempt to transfer over a trillion baht of debt to the Bank of Thailand to allow the government to borrow more money. This plan...
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Komchadluek, February 2, 2012 - Army area 4 increased security more strictly in 3 provinces in the south of Thailand. Southern terrorists shot dead soldiers. - The Department of Corrections will pay the large amount of 3.5 billion baht to build a Supermax prison for prisoners from drugs cases especially. - University of Thammasart doesn't reconsider. He prohibited the Nitirat group to use the university to destroy the country by supporting amendment of article 112. [lese majeste law]...
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From Thairath, January 8, 2012 The cartoon title reads: Anyone... just amending [the constitution] is good enough. On the offering bowl (at the top): The 2007 constitution On the bomb: Sharp-faced, black-tooth version. Consequences of the September 19, 2006 coup Left ladder: CDC [Constitution Drafting Committee] Right ladder: NRLC [Independent National Rule of Law Commission] [This seems to say that the 2007 constitution should be totally scrapped and replaced with the 1997 version.]
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From Thairath, January 16, 2012 The cartoon title reads: Old people leave, new ones arrive--the work is there. Left sign: Entrance Right sign: Exit The chair: Minister Paper pile: Recovery Front paper: Thailand's future construction Big paper: Government policies [Referring to the cabinet reshuffle]
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Above: A loan shark and her boys arrive to confront a food vendor who is past due in his loan. Thais commonly call this an 'informal loan.'
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Komchadluek, February 1, 2012 - General Yuthasak apologized to all the victims' relatives. The army leader from area 4 is hurrying to rehabilitate [provide money to the survivors - This refers to the army shooting of innocent civilians in the deep south]. - To welcome first-year students, a senior kicked junior to death. [referring to hazing that is endemic at Thai educational institutions] - Thammasart breaks into two parts, supporting and chasing away Nitirat. [referring to the acade...
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From Nation Weekend, January 27, 2012 The cover reads: Mrs. Zimbabwe [Mrs. Nalinee Taveesin was appointed a minister in the office of the PM in the new cabinet, but she was revealed to be on a United States blacklist due to her links to the Zimbabwean first family. Thus, she is comically described as Mrs. Zimbabwe.] From Matichon Weekly, January 27, 2012 Cover caption: Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Princess were in Yaowarat. [Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Maha Chakri...
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From Manager, January 11, 2012 Motorist 1: Ha ha! I'm pleased. Motorist 2: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Didn't you say this is the dream government? Motorist 3: Aow! Why are you protesting against the government? Didn't you vote for them? Motorist 4: Ha ha! I'm pleased. Small signs held by taxi drivers: Cremate NGV Big signs: Nong Poo says it's "under control," Phi Lerm intervenes in every matter, but as for Nong Pichai, please kick him out. The caption reads: The day that people w...
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From Thairath, January 13, 2012 Left: I will perform a trick to correct your fate. Your horoscope will no longer show bad luck. Left middle: I will perform a feng shui correction for you. Your horoscope will be better. Right middle: I will perform a ceremony to correct your misfortune. Your horoscope will no longer show bad karma. Right: We will amend the constitution for you. Your horoscope, which is now very bad, will survive. [This last frame shows MPs kneeing before Thaksin.]
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Komchadluek, January 31, 2012 - Soldiers was hunting by circle shooting [meaning they were hunting southern terrorist to encircle and shoot them]. 4 died! in the south of Thailand. They [the terrorists] used locals as their shield. Rangers are sad and hurry to investigate. [this story repeats the first official story about the incident that was later shown to be not accurate] - People who want to amend the article 112 won't be allow to use Thammasart University [grounds]. - Chuwit re...
Read moreNew battlelines in Thailand - atimes.com, January 27, 2012 [Thanks to Tom for pointing this out.] ...Some senior officers who communicated with the writers even fear that the ministry could be used to exercise control over Thaksin allies outside the military, akin to the infamous "war room" and its three Class 10 managers who, while still on active duty, effectively guided the armed street battles with government forces in 2010. Several of the authors' Thai classmates say that Thaksin and his advisors believe that they will be able to successfully orchestrate Prayuth's transfer later this year, as they did with Surayud in 2002...
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From Manager, January 13, 2012 The signs indicate past violent events when citizens died at the hand of the government and/or military. Back left: Krue Se [The mosque massacre in 2004 when 32 militants barricaded in a mosque were killed by the military] Back middle: Black May [the 1992 pro-democracy protests put down by the military that resulted in at least 52 deaths] Back right: Tak Bai [the 2004 incident when 85 detainees suffocated while being transported by the military] Front...
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From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012 In 2012, the [center of] the global economy will move from Europe to Asia. From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012 Take this opportunity to amend the dictatorial laws From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012 Headline: Year of the New Constitution The victory of democracy over the conservative, dictatorial group in the previous election is not complete, as the stain of the dictatorial symbol--the 2007 constitution--remain...
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Nine Years Ago Today: Women Workers Calendar
From Thairath, January 6, 2012
The cartoon caption reads: The sound of waves in the moonlight
On the bombs: Movements, Overthrow the government, Opposition
On the paper boat: News
Komchaluek, February 3, 2012
- Mr. Kaycha’s son and his wife arrested for bringing ice [drugs] in his house. [Mr. Kaycha is a former actor.]
- The Faculty of Journalism pushed Thammasart University to chase Nitirat. [the group calling for reform of the lese majeste law]
- Simsimi was blamed for using rude words when chatting and possibly libeling. [referring to the iphone app accused of using rude Thai words]
- Crash in Naratiwat led to 1 death.
Matichon, February 3, 2012
- Somkid [chancellor of Thammasart University] allows the Nirirat Group to have activities in the campus, but must be prohibited if it appears to lead to conflict in society.
- The Democrat Party was unhappy and walked out of parliament because they disagreed with the Puea Thai Party’s decision related to 2 decrees being approved.
- Egyptian soccer fans clashed, 74 died.
- Arrested – Kaycha’s son who took ice in his own house.
Thairath, February 3, 2012
- Worry about the use of Simsimi robot application because it’s too rude.
- Arrested – A couple for 40 million baht laundered from heroin trading.
- A group of lecturers and students who support the freedom of thinking will gather on the 5th of February.
- Strictly controlling water management in 33 dams and considering the quantity of water to use in 2013.
Daily News, February 3, 2012
- The Ministry of Public Health is terrified that pure Codeine has same effect as opium and cocaine.
- There will be a big gathering for the article 112 matter. [the reform of the lese majeste law]
- A beggar earned 100k baht a month.
- NGOs will submit a document to sue the government building dams to protect industrial estates.
Understanding Google’s new privacy policy: your YouTube activity will now be linked to your searches – BoingBoing, February 2, 2012
South Korea indicts man for retweeting North – BoingBoing, February 2, 2012
…[He] was detained last month on charges of violating South Korea’s controversial National Security Law, which bans “acts that benefit the enemy…”
Thailand’s teen piano prodigy – BBC, February 3, 2012
[Thanks to Daniel for pointing this out.]
The postcard reads: Rudolph Valentino
The postcard reads: Come to see Rudolph Valentino in “Cobra Woman” - A Paramount movie in seven reels – Nita Naldi, the main actress [In Thai, the title is "Cobra Woman," but Imdb says it's just "Cobra" in English.]
It’s a love story of a charming, handsome Italian man who is attractive to many women. Later he meets an important woman, “the cobra woman,” and has an amazing affair with her. It’s a love story that will break women’s hearts.
It will be shown at Pattanakorn Theatre from Saturday the 5th until Monday the 8th, May 1928. [Not 100% sure on the year. The numbers are so small.]
Printed at Hane Food Printing House
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)
Nine Years Ago Today: Chuwit Smashes Sukumvit Soi 10
From Manager, January 10, 2012
Veerapong Ramangkul says: Why don’t you let me rob you? Do you think you’re an independent state?
On the flag: Red-Pants Krong’s gang [Krong is Veerapong Ramangkul's nickname.]
On the sign: Bank of Thailand
Sound made by the battering ram: Bang!!!
Caption: Scolding the victims of his crimes.
[This refers to the government attempt to transfer over a trillion baht of debt to the Bank of Thailand to allow the government to borrow more money. This plan, that combines unconventional methods with controversy, is typical of Thaksin's way of working.]
Komchadluek, February 2, 2012
- Army area 4 increased security more strictly in 3 provinces in the south of Thailand. Southern terrorists shot dead soldiers.
- The Department of Corrections will pay the large amount of 3.5 billion baht to build a Supermax prison for prisoners from drugs cases especially.
- University of Thammasart doesn’t reconsider. He prohibited the Nitirat group to use the university to destroy the country by supporting amendment of article 112. [lese majeste law]
- Draining out water out of Bhumipol dam at 60 million cubic meters a day.
Thairath, February 2, 2012
- Arresting the hi-tech drug gangsters in the prison who moved cell phones over the prison wall by using radio-controlled aircraft.
- Southern terrorists shoot – Soldiers died and the police were injured.
- So much conflict in Thammasart University. There was a discussion about the amendment of article 112. Prohibit to use the university as a place of press conference about supporting the amendment.
- Mr. Chuwit confessed that he spoke without thinking when he said that the media got benefits [bribes] from the owners of casinos.
- A former Utaintawai student was jailed for life.
Matichon, February 2, 2012
- Former chancellors-teachers-students altogether chased Thammasart University to reconsider about considering changing article 112.
- The constitutional court will discuss next week about 2 decrees.
- Committees appointed to investigate about 4 bodies in Pattani.
- A refrigerator truck crashed with a car. Swedish travelers and a driver died.
Daily News, February 2, 2012
- Clarifing a new type of drugs which comes in a white tablet and has plenty of Codeine.
- A naughty boy was left unattended and took drugs and died.
- Chuwit revealed casino matters.
- The student union argued against the decision of the chancellor to prohibit activities related to article 112.
From Thairath, January 8, 2012
The cartoon title reads: Anyone… just amending [the constitution] is good enough.
On the offering bowl (at the top): The 2007 constitution
On the bomb: Sharp-faced, black-tooth version. Consequences of the September 19, 2006 coup
Left ladder: CDC [Constitution Drafting Committee]
Right ladder: NRLC [Independent National Rule of Law Commission]
[This seems to say that the 2007 constitution should be totally scrapped and replaced with the 1997 version.]
From Thairath, January 16, 2012
The cartoon title reads: Old people leave, new ones arrive–the work is there.
Left sign: Entrance
Right sign: Exit
The chair: Minister
Paper pile: Recovery
Front paper: Thailand’s future construction
Big paper: Government policies
[Referring to the cabinet reshuffle]
Above: A loan shark and her boys arrive to confront a food vendor who is past due in his loan. Thais commonly call this an ‘informal loan.’
Seven Years Ago Today: TV commercial – The Loan Shark
Komchadluek, February 1, 2012
- General Yuthasak apologized to all the victims’ relatives. The army leader from area 4 is hurrying to rehabilitate [provide money to the survivors - This refers to the army shooting of innocent civilians in the deep south].
- To welcome first-year students, a senior kicked junior to death. [referring to hazing that is endemic at Thai educational institutions]
- Thammasart breaks into two parts, supporting and chasing away Nitirat. [referring to the academic group supporting the amendment of the lese majeste law]
- 3 guards at Surin prison were fired, because they were involved with the Kaobin prison drugs gangster.
Matichon, February 1, 2012
- Bachelor’s degree holder [who are in government employ] will have fifteen thousand baht [salary] which costs 7 billion in the budget. The payment will be post-dated to January.
- Mr. Chalerm has finished the reconciliation law and plans to propose to it to the parliament. [referring to another attempt at a pardon to include Thaksin]
- The natural phenomenon of La Nina terrifies with threat of a deluge again.
- Mr. Didsanun confirmed that nobody resigned from the Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management or SCWRM. [refers to ongoing finger-pointing at related to flood control measures]
Thairath, February 1, 2012
- The University of Thammasart roused people to against the Nitirat group.
- Civil servants are happy for fifteen thousand baht salary which the government has already approved.
- The welcome for a first year student was so fierce that he was kicked in the chest which caused his death.
- Big Aood admitted the four dead bodies were not southern terrorists. [referring to innocent people the military shot]
Daily News, February 1, 2012
- The Department of Corrections fired 3 prison guards for being connected with the drug gang at Khao Bin prison.
- Mr. Mal impeded the amendment of Article 112. [the lese majeste law]
- Mr. Chuwit apologized for wrongly revealing that the media took commission [a bribe] from casinos.
- The actress “Pingpong” admitted that she drove and hit which led to 2 deaths.
From Nation Weekend, January 27, 2012
The cover reads: Mrs. Zimbabwe
[Mrs. Nalinee Taveesin was appointed a minister in the office of the PM in the new cabinet, but she was revealed to be on a United States blacklist due to her links to the Zimbabwean first family. Thus, she is comically described as Mrs. Zimbabwe.]
From Matichon Weekly, January 27, 2012
Cover caption: Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Princess were in Yaowarat.
[Her Majesty the Queen and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn appeared at the Chinese new year festival in Chinatown.]
From Manager, January 11, 2012
Motorist 1: Ha ha! I’m pleased.
Motorist 2: Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Didn’t you say this is the dream government?
Motorist 3: Aow! Why are you protesting against the government? Didn’t you vote for them?
Motorist 4: Ha ha! I’m pleased.
Small signs held by taxi drivers: Cremate NGV
Big signs: Nong Poo says it’s ”under control,” Phi Lerm intervenes in every matter, but as for Nong Pichai, please kick him out.
The caption reads: The day that people who are not one of the 15 million are pleased.
[This ridicules taxi drivers who supported Thaksin who are now suffering because of the big increase in NGV prices.]
From Thairath, January 13, 2012
Left: I will perform a trick to correct your fate. Your horoscope will no longer show bad luck.
Left middle: I will perform a feng shui correction for you. Your horoscope will be better.
Right middle: I will perform a ceremony to correct your misfortune. Your horoscope will no longer show bad karma.
Right: We will amend the constitution for you. Your horoscope, which is now very bad, will survive. [This last frame shows MPs kneeing before Thaksin.]
Ten Years Ago Today: Trink stands firm: HIV does not cause AIDS
Six Years Ago This Month: The 70 Billion Baht Deal – Thaksin’s Shin Corp sale
Komchadluek, January 31, 2012
- Soldiers was hunting by circle shooting [meaning they were hunting southern terrorist to encircle and shoot them]. 4 died! in the south of Thailand. They [the terrorists] used locals as their shield. Rangers are sad and hurry to investigate. [this story repeats the first official story about the incident that was later shown to be not accurate]
- People who want to amend the article 112 won’t be allow to use Thammasart University [grounds].
- Chuwit revealed the evidence that casinos gave laptops to the media.
- 500 drugs prisoners will be moved to Kaobin prison because of the 5kg heroin drugs gangster operating in Payao province.
Matichon, January 31, 2012
- His Majesty gave advice to the Judge of the Administrative Court.
- The Constitutional Court will take two months to interpret two decrees [made by the government to transfer public debt and help flood victims].
- The use of Thammasat University compound as a venue for any activities relate to Article 112 is banned.
- The Meteorological Department warned that Laninya this year will have less drought and heavy rain.
Thairath, January 31, 2012
- The chancellor chases the Nitirat [group] not to use Thamasart University students to sign the petition to amend the article 112 [the lese majeste law].
- Dr. Krong pushed to start building the Kang Sue Ten dam to prepare for the big flood again in August.
- The robbery gang invaded in the Democrat’s secretary’s house and got 5 million baht cash.
- Arrested – call center Korean gang that sold Korean ginseng, but never delivered anything and got 27 million baht a day.
Daily News, January 31, 2012
- There was a trap from Southern’s terrorist who make soldiers spontaneously opened fire at innocent people which led to 4 deaths.
- The PM re-confirmed that she won’t amend Article 112.
- Mr. Pramote made a final decision to make a flood way.
- His Majesty advised Administrative Court Judge to build unity in the country.
New battlelines in Thailand – atimes.com, January 27, 2012
[Thanks to Tom for pointing this out.]
…Some senior officers who communicated with the writers even fear that the ministry could be used to exercise control over Thaksin allies outside the military, akin to the infamous “war room” and its three Class 10 managers who, while still on active duty, effectively guided the armed street battles with government forces in 2010.
Several of the authors’ Thai classmates say that Thaksin and his advisors believe that they will be able to successfully orchestrate Prayuth’s transfer later this year, as they did with Surayud in 2002…
From Manager, January 13, 2012
The signs indicate past violent events when citizens died at the hand of the government and/or military.
Back left: Krue Se [The mosque massacre in 2004 when 32 militants barricaded in a mosque were killed by the military]
Back middle: Black May [the 1992 pro-democracy protests put down by the military that resulted in at least 52 deaths]
Back right: Tak Bai [the 2004 incident when 85 detainees suffocated while being transported by the military]
Front left: October 6 [1976 massacre of students at Thammasat University]
Front middle: Bloody April [2010 Red Shirt protest that ended with the deaths of 6 when the military stormed their camp and at least 91 over the four months of protest]
Front right: October 14 [1973 student-led protest that overthrew the dictatorship]
One of the dead from October 6 is saying: He became rich because he died for Maew. [Maew being the nickname of Thaksin Shinawatra, who is believed to have orchestrated both the 2009 and 2010 Red Shirt protests.]
The caption reads: Deaths from political protests
[This refers to the payouts to victims' families being made by the government. The opposition has contended that such payments should be made to all past victims of civil strife.]
From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012
In 2012, the [center of] the global economy will move from Europe to Asia.
From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012
Take this opportunity to amend the dictatorial laws
From Mahaprachachon, January 6-12, 2012
Headline: Year of the New Constitution
The victory of democracy over the conservative, dictatorial group in the previous election is not complete, as the stain of the dictatorial symbol–the 2007 constitution–remains. Entering the new year, 2012, the 80th year of Thailand’s transformation (June 24, 1932), now is the time for Thai society to scrutinize the country’s highest law so Thais can have a new constitution that is genuinely democratic.
Komchadluek, January 30, 2012
- Outrageous robbery of a million baht worth of diamonds from a clothing business owner’s house. The police suspect his servant.
- Motorbike gangsters killed to steal a motorbike.
- A light truck which was carrying laborers was bombed and 6 died and 3 injured in Pichit province.
- Democrats are angry and ask Puea Thai to show evidences that they will not amend article 112 [the lese majeste law].
Matichon, January 30, 2012
- Mr. Tong is very confident that the two money loan decrees will not conflict with the constitution. He ignored the contingency plan and orders it to go ahead. [referring the transfer of government debt to the central bank]
- Exposed: the meeting at a safe house in the Puttamonton area during which the overthrown of the government was planned.
- Klong Perm gang arrested and seized 20,000 drugs. Ja sib admitted that Major Piyanat invited him to join the drugs transportation network.
- Steel vender in the northeast revealed that was no standard. [referring to raids on steel plants producing substandard steel]
Thairath, January 30, 2012
- The Puea Thai party condemned the Nitirat group and is frightened the Nitirat with generate an army to have a revolution. [referring to a group of academics supporting a reform of the lese majeste law]
- Going ahead with confiscation in 17 areas to clean up the drug problem. Issuing warrants for the arrest of 8 prisoners.
- A woman was shot dead in the United States of America.
- PM asked all parties to be patient and halt the fighting in the Strategic Committee for Water Resources Management or SCWRM.
Daily News, January 30, 2012
- Meaw [Thaksin] strongly censured the white old hair and brainless who wanted to quarrel and who retarded the country’s development. He also boosted up that he can make Thais rich in a blink.
- Poo [PM Yingluck] asked all sides to claim down and guaranteed that water management is good.
- Exposed – The invasion of Kao Yai. [referring to the constant land encroachment in the area]
- The NACC push hard on drug crackdown scheme as well as complimenting Mr. Thaksin. Suchart prepared to build a Super Max Jail. [referring to Chalerm's pronouncements on an island prison for drug dealers]
Thailand backs Twitter censorship policy – Guardian, January 30, 2012
…Thailand’s endorsement on Monday could have profound ramifications across the region, said Sunai Phasuk of Human Rights Watch Thailand, while it already “adds more damage to an already worrying trend in Thailand”.
“Twitter gives space to different opinions and views, and that is so important in a restricted society – it gives people a chance to speak up,” he said. “But if this censorship is welcomed by Thailand, then other countries, with worse records for human rights and freedom of speech, will find that they have an ally.”
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)
Left: Samet will develop if its people are brave enough to change. Please vote for the Phalang Samet Group.
Middle: Please vote for the Phalang Samet Group.
Right: Phalang Samet — Please vote for Thanu Romkate to be mayor.
[Samet referring to the Tambon Samet Municipality in Chonburi province]
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)
Left: The Rak Samet Group - Knows how to do, can do, really does - Think and do together methodically – Samet, our home, must be developed every minute – Working for our city should not be risky.
Middle: Please vote for the Rak Samet Group – No. 1, Mayor Oot, Yutthana Supaporn, to be mayor of Tambon Samet – Knows how to do, can do, really does – Mr. Sumet Paisitsawet and Mr. Sompote Sookprasert, deputy to the mayor.
Right: Please vote for the Rak Samet Group to be members of the Tambon Samet Municipal Council Area 1 Moo 1 and 2, the whole team. Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 8am-3pm.
From Komchadluek, January 10, 2012
Left: Protesters blocking the road to demand the government decide about NGV is not right.
Middle: Do you mean the protesters are not right to block the road?
Right: No, I mean they should block the road in Dubai, because that’s where the real decision-maker is.
[Meaning the decisions of the present government are being made by Thaksin.]
