Do you remember the birthday party you planned for a good friend that went unappreciated or dinner you went out of the way to buy for a friend that was uneaten or even the unconditional support that was unrequited?
Deafening silence... which is better?
Not sure if I should beleive it, I went on CNA, CNN and BCC and had the news confirmed.
I'm neither pro nor anti-Thaksin. The people of Bangkok dislikes Thaksin as they think he is corrupted. However, let us not forget that it is Thaksin who has brought wealth to the rural people. The Kingdom of Thailand does not consist of only solely the Bangkok people. To oust a government just because these people are more educated and more "visible", is not constitutional and undemocratic.
Thailand has seen 17 military coups ever since WW II and it is sad that today, the Thai people have to go through it again. Coup Chief had months before stated in a televised interview that a military coup is a thing of the past and will never happen again. If the military can take over power any time, what do we need the constitution for?
"The current president of the EU expresses grave concern over the events that have taken place tonight in Bangkok.
It is highly regrettable that democratic institutions seem to have been taken over by military force. Prime Minister Vanhanen emphasises the need to revert to democratic order without delay.
-EU FINNISH PRESIDENCY STATEMENT
"This is not a practice to be encouraged. We, as an organisation, have always supported governmental changes through democratic means, through the ballot box...
All I will say is that they should remain calm. Over the past decade or so, they have established a solid democracy and institutions under the leadership of the king. I am sure they will be able to restore that institution and go back to a democratic system as soon as possible.
-UN SECRETARY GENERAL KOFI ANNAN
"We deeply regret the fact that such a coup has taken place. Obviously, to see democracy destroyed in that way is a matter for grave concern to us. " -NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINSTER HELEN CLARK
"As a fellow member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the government of Indonesia expects that the principles of democracy, which is an important element of the Asean community thus agreed upon by all member states, would be further upheld.
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia further hopes that the political crisis in Thailand could be resolved amicably and democratically for the greater interest of the people of Thailand." -INDONESIA FOREIGN MINISTRY STATEMENT
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I got this trashy mail in my mailbox a couple of days back. It's a mailer from NUM. Read: street-fashion wannabe.
Alright, I admit i do have 1 t-shirt from NUM but that's a gift! (ie. I didn't buy it) and imported trunks don't count. *grins*
In any case... the English in this mailer is HORRIBLE. Gosh...did anyone proofread it at all? This person who did it obviously had a problem with commas and sentence structure. I almost suffered an asthma attack and probably died twice reading it. Hope you guys will have a confortable (sic) read! LOL
And who the heck is gonna go for NUM party at zouk? Pui...
Caught me in a post-party bitchy mood. ;P
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In any case, the show must go on. So Singaporeans, put up a good show cos Big Brother instructed us to. Now SMILE!
PS: Did anyone see the sign in Changi that says "For Passenger on Wheelchair only" at the bags screening area? Worldclass Engrish. And for a limited time period only... airport announcements comes in French, German, Japanese...
