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Tuesday , December 2 , 2008
Love for the King?
Posted by Ginola , Reader : 675 , 07:10:09  
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As we all know, the king cares about his people and Thailand. He has worked so hard in the last 60 years to ensure that the country succeeds in its social and economic development.

However, given the current situation, the king must be extremely worried to see violence, chaos and lawlessness in the country.

The government and the PAD both say they love and respect the king. The government says its loyalty lies with the monarchy while the PAD says they are protecting the thrown.

So what is the best way to show love and respect for the king, especially when his birthday is coming up in a few days?

Is it the closure of the airports which have caused damages to the economy, many Thais and foreigners alike? Is it hanging on to power after failing to resolve the conflict and prevent violence?

For all the love you say you have for the king, I shall ask you - the government and the PAD - is this all you can do for the king who has done so much for this country?

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comment 9
sul date : 02/12/2008 time : 13.29
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Thais who have spent some time outside Thailand see things different from Thais
comment 8
Ian date : 02/12/2008 time : 12.38
http://blog.nationmultimedia.com/anterian36

Ginola, you write, "Farangs often have views that sometimes are different from Thais. " Partly this is because we have unobstructed access to information denied to Thais in Thailand. Would you agree that, as per my latest blog, the PAD have damaged the global image of the King?
comment 7
Ginola date : 02/12/2008 time : 11.54
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ginola

Ian and Catch, I agree with you that "some" people use the monarchy for their own interests. But I also think there are people within the PAD who genuinely believe that what they are doing is in the monarchy's interests.

Khamala, as a Thai, I would not prefer royal intervention especially when the conflict is grounded between two groups of Thai citizens. It's not like the old days when you have people vs the army. Now it's people vs people, and it's more difficult for the king to intervene without appearing to be taking side. Above all, we Thais need to find way to resolve this conflict by ourselves without relying on the king.

Having said that, I think this conflict will temporarily end - at least for the moment - after the king's birthday speech this Thursday.

Ct4,5: I'm a Thai, and yes I'm questioning the government and the PAD's love for the king. The king's physical health is deteriorating and you can see that when he walks. Do we need to make him worried even more?

In any case, even if I'm a foreigner, you should listen to me too. Farangs often have views that sometimes are different from Thais. Their views may be right or wrong, but they could sometimes be useful for us Thais when we evaluate ourselves.

Felix, I agree. I should have used "in my view" in stead of "as we all know". I genuinely believe that the king is a good person who cares a lot about the country.
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FelixQui date : 02/12/2008 time : 10.29
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"As we all know" ?
The trouble it that where there is censorship on a topic, knowledge is made literally impossible.

We can believe, but we cannot possibly know any such thing: where free speech is not permitted, the law makes any such knowledge necessarily impossible.

Under censorship, "As we all know" can only begin a true statement for people who have acted illegally to acquire the necessary knowledge.
comment 5
DeinHerzkenntdieWahrheit!!!! date : 02/12/2008 time : 10.16
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I have asked Thai people to tell you.
Have a nice day.
comment 4
DeinHerzkenntdieWahrheit!!!! date : 02/12/2008 time : 10.11
http://blog.nationmultimedia.com/changnoi

ใครเก่งภาษาช่วยตอบคำถามฝรั่งขี้นกด้วยคะ
ตั้งคำถามเหมือนแกล้งไม่รู้หรือป่าวแต่เวลาโพสแต่ละเรื่อง
เหมือนกับรู้ดีไปเสียหมดเบื่อฝรั่งขี้นก
comment 3
catch22 date : 02/12/2008 time : 09.28
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Ian - In homes I see pictures of the king and statues of Bhudda held high. However, like you, on a collective level I see very little evidence of love for the king or the following of Bhuddist principles.

Khamala - good questions, which I hope a Thai citizen will answer.
comment 2
khamala date : 02/12/2008 time : 09.22
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why doesnt HM the King "simply" step out and tell the protestors to go home and come back with a better political solution- they surely wouldnt ignore that. since the palast claims to be "above politics" wouldnt it be in the interest of all Thais to end these protests? Why doesnt the palace tell the military to do what they are supposed to do: follow the orders of the government which has the mandate of the people? for the military not supporting the government and let a minority paralyze the country is a form of a coup; you can stage a coup in two ways, actively ousting the government or passively allowing others to do that for you- the same logic may apply to others powera in the country: not stepping in is taking sides.... sigh.
comment 1
Ian date : 02/12/2008 time : 08.34
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At the individual level, in people's homes, I see love for the king. At the collective level I just see groups abusing and making use of this love.
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