Today is time to start the change
- Published: 19/09/2010 at 03:53 AM
- Newspaper section: News
Today is Sept 19, the anniversary of the military coup four years ago that toppled the Thaksin Shinawatra government. It's also the four-month anniversary of May 19, when Operation Ratchaprasong reached its climax: 91 people died, many buildings in Bangkok and upcountry were burned.
Since 1932, we have had 78 years of democracy, although some would say we're not a democracy, even if we are trying to be or pretending to be.
For example, how democratic are we when 23 is the number of attempted military coups in Thailand during these 78 years? That's one coup attempt every three years or so.
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About the author
- Writer: Voranai Vanijaka
- Position: Political and Social Commentator
