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Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director of the Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University is interviewed by ABC (Australia) and states in relation to the postponing of HM the King's annual birthday speech (as blogged about here):
On lese majeste law and recent arrests under the Computer Crimes Act:
BP: Thitinan has talked and written previously on this subject before - his excellent journal article piece in Journal of Democracy (as blogged about here and which is available from a free download) being just one example. In essence, this is why Thailand's political crisis won't end quickly. This ongoing "battle" for the future of Thailand is being fought by the red shirts, yellow shirts, the main political parties, and by many other actors behind the scenes. A constitutional amendment, a dissolution, jailing of a person or group won't end the crisis. h/t New Mandala
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Thitinan sounds like an alarmist. Last year the King did not give birthday speech either. He was ill. This year although he foregoes giving the speech, which is very understandable, he will receive well wishers. Thitinan also keeps talking about the lack of clarity on succession. I don't think the King could be any clearer. He anointed the crown prince and designated him heir to the throne. |
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