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ECONOMIC BLITZKRIEG
by Dave S.
Brian Bloom’s latest insightful article at www.gold-eagle.com got me thinking again. In an attempt to understand the tremendous, unprecedented economic and political developments of the past few years, I am putting forth the hypothesis that the ‘powers that be” in the West are engaged in a strategy of ‘Economic Blitzkrieg’ similar to [...]

Abhisit elected Thailand’s 27th Prime Minister
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva was voted in as Thailand’s 27th prime minister by a majority of 235-198 votes in Monday’s special session of the House.
Abhisit’s ‘Mark’ Vejjajiva was born August 3rd, 1964 in Newcastle, England. Abhisit has 2 sisters, Abhisit is the youngest of 3 children. His parents were [...]

Thailand’s Democrats take control of House
The Thai Democrat Party and defectors from the government coalition have majority control of the House and will form a government with Abhisit Vejjajiva as prime minister.
On Saturday the Democrat Party revealed the new coalition Thai government with reps of smaller parties and defectors from the disbanded People Power [...]

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Dissolves PPP party today.
The Thai court has also banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for 5 years.
Thailand’s Constitutional Court said the PPP, the country’s ruling party has been dissolved due to voting fraud.
The Constitutional Court banned 109 members of PPP, Chart Thai and Matchimathipataya executives from entering politics for 5 years.
“The [...]

Prime Minister Somchai considers resigning
Prime Minister Somchai said his dissolving the Government House or stepping down a Prime Minister could end the ongoing political turmoil in Thailand and has not ruled yet about resigning the post.
Somchai said; “I’m not stuck on being prime minister if my resigning can solve the problems. But I’m not [...]

Apirak wins election as Governor of Bangkok
Apirak wins election with votes of over 960,000. Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin keeps his post as governor of Bangkok with 960,000+ votes.
Apirak was born in Nonthaburi, of Thai Chinese decent, Apirak studied at Triam Udom Suksa School and Chiang Mai University (CMU), where he received a Bachelor Degree in [...]

Thai police arrest PAD core leader Major General Chamlong Srimuang
Thai police arrested PAD core leader of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) Major General Chamlong Srimuang when he arrived to vote today for the Bangkok governor election.
Chamlong and media tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul are said to be the most important PAD leaders. Sondhi Limthongkul has not [...]

Thailand’s Corruption Ranking/Rating in New Study
Thailand is up from 84th to 80th out of 180 countries, in a new study by Transparency International.
Thailand’s upgraded ranking is due to corruption charges against Thai politicians following 2006 coup that ousted the Thaksin government. In 2006 Thailand was 63rd, and 59th in 2005. In Asia, Thailand is [...]

Negotiations between PAD and Thai Government begin
Negotiations between the PAD and Thai government will begin, says PAD leaders.
New Thai PM is forming his new cabinet, said PAD leader.
PAD is adamant about not back down on any amendment to Thailand’s constitution. The PAD says they will continue to occupy the Government House if demands are [...]