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Quote by: Decider I'm sure the Swiss government has diplomats working on the pardon application right now. Maybe Thailand will get a "gift" from the Swiss government for its long and dependable relationship with Switzerland. Thais may worship their king, but a few extra baht can grease the wheels of justice when needed. |
I have no special information on this, but I think you're right. I certainly hope so.
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Quote by: fushigi Here's something for you all to consider: do you think the "tough" sentence has anything at all to do with the "temporary" military junta (which is gradually becoming a permanent military regime)? Is this a newer, tougher, Thailand? One that won't stand for any more foreign exploitation? |
Thailand was never as exploited by foreigners as when it had authoritarian (often military) governments. The latest coup had a lot to do with urbanization and a certain weariness with electoral politics.