21 sats \ 6 replies \ @Satosora 18 Aug \ on: Ex-PM Thaksin's daughter officially becomes new Thai prime minister news
Is this good or bad?
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125 sats \ 5 replies \ @TNStacker OP 18 Aug
In my book, it is bad for families to maintain nepotistic control of supposed democratic republics. Plus Thaksin was convicted of corruption and pretty much exiled for 15 years, so...
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21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Satosora 18 Aug
Okay, I can understand that. The article said he was given 8 years for corruption, but only served one. Then the king pardoned him. Must be friends?
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20 sats \ 3 replies \ @TNStacker OP 18 Aug
This is the strongest monarchy on the planet. The king still runs things. Always. They will imprison one for speaking badly of the king.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 18 Aug
Wow, I didnt know that. Corruption at its finest.
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20 sats \ 1 reply \ @TNStacker OP 18 Aug
It is a great place to go on holiday. The politics doesn't interfere with tourism.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 18 Aug
I will have to go eventually.
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