absolutelyBangkok archive · On our own
Originally published April 1, 2010
The Thai political saga has reached religious proportions. Nonpartisans are called fascists, a voice crying in the desert is accused of instigating violence. Others start believing in miracles, others again turn a blind eye. There is a savior, after all — I know, it’s not about him. Change is in the air, a better world lies ahead. There is even talk of a Thai People Power. Well, the Philippine version involved over 2,000,000 people including military figures.
Manila was a sea of yellow ribbons — sorry about that unfortunate color analogy. Here in Bangkok you see a red ribbon on a taxi once in a while. The sea of reds fluctuates dramatically. The other day some 2,000 gathered, on weekends tens of thousands amass. I know, this is to undo the coup. Anyway, and this is great news for some:
Am about to take a short leave traveling to the old world. May post a thought now and then, or rather not. Who knows what will happen these days. Already missed last year’s Songkran mayhem due to overseas travels. So for the faithful this is a good time. Believe it or not, I’d actually be looking forward to a change of government. Would be in the opposition already (as pre-rally against govt by the way), and all the voices cheering the red liberators now would maybe have to keep on cheering for them. That’s gonna be fun.
Seriously, this is no time to make fun, but to work together. Amen. Jolly Songkran & stay save! And tune in now and then, you never know. Readers’ contributions always welcome! Oh, and no, I did not write that PostBag letter.
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