Thailand struggled with its 'stability' after the 2004 tsunami. That sustained destabilizing event left a window of opportunity for the long lived insurgency.
From the looks of the protest and violence, it is difficult to determine the continued longevity of the current government.
It would be tragic if the government turned against its people.
There is a population of 65,493,298 in Thailand with approximately three main ethnic groups. The country is primarily Buddist. The leader is not. It's a worry.
Thailand's neighbor Indonesia is predominantly Muslim.
It's just that while al Qaeda flourished in Afghanistan before September 11th, they destroyed major Buddhist temples. Its a worry.
Indonesia has its issues with militants.
The actual ethnicities and religions don't concern me, except, for the instability it brings. Instability in this part of the world breeds terrorists.
Bali Bombers Defiant as They Await Execution (click here)
By VOA News 01 October 2008
Three Islamic militants on death row in Indonesia for their involvement in the deadly 2002 Bali bombings say they have no regrets about carrying out the attacks.The twin nightclub bombings killed 202 mostly foreign tourists.Speaking with a group of reporters Wednesday at a maximum security prison on an island in eastern Indonesia, the bombers warned that retribution would come to those who carry out their executions....
Thailand Holds Senate Elections (click here)
By Ron Corben Bangkok02 March 2008
Voters in Thailand went to the polls Sunday for elections for half the upper house, the Senate, marking the final step in the return to parliamentary democracy after the nation's September 2006 coup d' etat. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, the elections come amid underlying tensions following the return to Thailand this week of former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra....
Thai Police Battle With Protesters; More Than 100 Are Injured (click here)
By Daniel Ten Kate and Rattaphol Onsanit
Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Thai police battled anti-government protesters as a five-month standoff with the government turned violent and more than 160 were injured after police fired tear gas at demonstrators who responded with guns and other weapons....
...The ruling People Power Party won December elections, a year after the military ousted Thaksin Shinawatra, who fled to the U.K. in August to escape corruption charges....
