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Thailand has no one to blame but itself

Published: 28/06/2011 at 10:12 AM
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Chulalongkorn University political scientist Puangthong Pawakapan believes the decision to withdraw Thailand from the World Heritage Convention will cast a negative light on the country's image. The academic shares her opinions with AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK on the issue.

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fulton
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Discussion 12 : 29/06/2011 at 05:39 PM12
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Does the Thai public knows about this?
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bopha99
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Discussion 11 : 28/06/2011 at 02:56 PM11
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Don’t blame yourself or anybody if you couldn’t take something that not belongs to you. You should accept that the owner also want to have it.
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Discussion 10 : 28/06/2011 at 08:44 AM10
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The democrats know that they will lose the election. In order to regain power through their usual means, they will need the help of the PAD. That's all this and the Ratchaprasong rally are really about, getting the anti-Thaksin coalition back together for the post-election removal of the elected government. Fourth time's a charm!
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Discussion 9 : 28/06/2011 at 08:12 AM9
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Thailand, Myanmar with electricity.
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Discussion 8 : 28/06/2011 at 07:46 AM8
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Very True. Thailand has nobody to blame but itself!
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Discussion 7 : 28/06/2011 at 07:45 AM7
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Chulalongkorn University political scientist Puangthong Pawakapan is 100% correct. No question about this comment. This is the last desperate attempt by Albhisit any the military to create fear and confuse the voters to vote for the Democrat next Sunday July 3, 2011.

I believe the Thai people have enough of this old tricks. Nothing news. Sames old trick for the last several years. I believe the Thai people will vote for the change for brand new female face of innocent and honesty with kindness and forgiveness to all Thai.

I believe Yingluck Shinawatra will be overwhelmly elected in a landslide nationwide next Sunday and Thailand will be completely transform into a more respected, democratic peaceful society. I believe the United States of America(Obama and Hilary Clinton) cannot wait to congratulate and support future beautiful female Prime Minister of Thailand. I believe after July 3, 2011 landslide vote for Phua Thai, Yingluck Shinawatra will be the most famous female Prime Minister in the Asia and in the world.
I can't wait to see next Sunday July 3,2011.

It's so excitement to see this landmark election inThailand.
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Discussion 6 : 28/06/2011 at 07:23 AM6
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The professor is right. Thailand's arrogance on the world stage is nothing short of an international embarassment and one that will cripple tourism.
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Discussion 5 : 28/06/2011 at 07:23 AM5
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Not a lawyer but the professor's opinion about Thailand's failure to present clear evidence seems to identify a critical element of the problem.
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Discussion 4 : 28/06/2011 at 06:58 AM4
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This article revealed to us that AV administration has been hiding the truth and telling lies to the public.
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Discussion 3 : 28/06/2011 at 05:42 AM3
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Whats wrong with Thailand's foreign policy on the world stage?
Unless Thailand is viewed in a favorable light all other views and opinions especially if they are critical are ignored and you get arrogant responses from Thai politicians stating they 'do not RESPECT the views of outsiders especially FARANGS.
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