absolutelyBangkok archive · Politics
Originally published Sept. 9, 2008
Another beautiful twist in the ever bizarre world of Thai politics. Not hate nor a mob nor a political debate topple Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. But a cooking show. Thai politics certainly live up to their reputation of mindless nitpicking. Out of the blue the coalition got a golden chance to salvage the national crisis.
Get all the latest opinions and takes on the topic here. A small victory for the PAD with a little outside help through justice by chance. “Constitutional madness,” says New Mandala. I’d call it a “constitutional mercy coup.”
As they say here: “We are Thai.” Somehow they will muddle through. The only thing you can take for granted: It won’t be the last bizarre twist in Thailand’s topsy-turvy politics. Or do we only just witness the continuation of a Thai judicial revolution? Time to revisit our Samak sings the anthem.
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