Turmoil in Thailand

[palehorse]

Mod note from Bill: I copied this here, to start a new thread, from the Internet Censorship (http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?80790-Internet-Censorship-So-it-began...) thread.

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Here in Thailand for those who doesn't know yet, the people are trying to remove the actual government (again), there is protests in Bangkok almost everyday now, things are getting hot and the government seems to be on the lose side of things, trying to boycott access to more than 300.000 websites and all the major social networks and communication Apps like Telegram (the favorite one used by the protesters).

I remember when the last big protest took place, they censored youtube and facebook, it was 2010 and the protests dragged for months and the troops stormed them killing almost a hundred!

In 2014 the army sized power of the country and remain until nowadays, the protesters are forcing the junta out of the government including the actual Prime minister (Ex. Army General).

Now they are calling for reform of the Monarchy as well, which is a huge issue in this country due to the very hardcore and draconian laws in place.

The government declared the state of emergency in Bangkok and things just barely start to get hot, I hope it end up well because the last time it was ugly, the Prime Minister said publicly on TeeVee he will NOT resign, doesn't matter what.

In the meantime the use of Tor network and Vpn are rising world wide including Thailand, after they started to censor websites and Apps via local ISP, people start using different approaches in order to keep up to date (Tinder App is one example), the point is: they can't boycott an unhappy mass of people!

Edit: I will post more about the protests against government and monarchy, the local papers are useless to get the facts straight, one TV channel that was reporting the truth was censored, for those willing to check what is going on here, the guardian dot com is doing it all right.

[palehorse]

This website has lots of information about the Thai politics https://voicetv.co.th/ but it is all in Thai languague.

Remarks: This website is partly owned by Thaksin’s family, Thaksin is accused of all imaginable issues/frauds you can imagine in Thailand. He is exiled in Dubai for more or less a decade now.

[George]

You have to take Cartalucci with a pic of salt but this article points out who is behind the protests in Thailand. It looks like it is another 'color revolution'...
https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/10/western-media-admits-thai-hong-kong.html

[palehorse]

You have to take Cartalucci with a pic of salt but this article points out who is behind the protests in Thailand. It looks like it is another 'color revolution'...
https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/10/western-media-admits-thai-hong-kong.html

I am not saying Washington does not have their fingers here, they always have and not only them... Cia was very active years ago, not so sure nowadays, but the Thai people are very unhappy with the junta for years now, they were going to explode in protests anyway, they want Thailand to become a Republic, they want the country draw a new constitution, they want democracy at all costs, I have been talking with young people here, they do not believe in the current system, it is becoming beyond messy, and to make things even worse, we have the current scamdemic in place.

From the blog article
"Links have grown between protesters in Thailand and Hong Kong in a movement called the "Milk Tea Alliance", referring to drinks popular in both places. Seen as advocating for democracy, the movement's netizens in Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan have unleashed a wave of online criticism of China."

For what I know the fight for democracy is the main thing going on, online I checked there is little protests from the Thai people against China, also does not feel it is about China. I found photos of people destroying royal images in public places, which is a huge offense and punished with fines and jail time. My guess is: a lot of unhappy groups will take advantage of the current situation, in the end it is all a huge mess.

Thailand is in bed with communist Chinese, the "first batch" of tourists to be allowed in country were the Chinese from Beijing (tourist and investors), actually they are back and forth with their jets and I doubt there is any restriction for them.

Right now I heard there were protests outside Bangkok, other provinces for those who couldn't make to Bangkok, in Hua Hin right in front of the Royal residence, Nakhon Sawan and Tak provinces in the downtown, people are posting photos and videos on twitter, Telegram and tinder!

There is also a group of people supporting the monarchy and they are identified by yellow shirts, and yes another colorful revolution!

They are saying the protests won't stop until the PM resign, I am not really surprised with people's demands, this is not new for Thailand, hope it all end up peaceful this time.

I would like to add some more:
If the article is correct, people are fighting for a stupid cause! If (big if here) it is engineered by US, SEA will be probably trashed once again.

Also there is a huge interest from China in build the Thai Canal, despite the project is more than a hundred years old, it was approved by Bangkok to start draw the plans (not the construction), China would benefit big time from it, also it is part of their maritime silk road plans.

https://i.imgur.com/tZF7NQj.jpg

[Ewan]

As I understand it the current King's father was much admired and even revered by many Thai people. The son is the antithesis of his father, an easilly corruptible playboy and embezzler. The student protests are a yearly occurence around October following the deaths (around 70 students?) in 2006? connected with the yellow shirts and red shirts fighting and Thaksins downfall and subsequent departure from Thailand.

I have to say destroying Royal images would have been absolute sacrilege when I lived there, 2000 - 2005. The percentage of people now upset with it will be in a considerable minority.

Edit: Just to add, the political spiders of the west will always be quick to capatilise on any unrest if it means they can get more control, however slender, over a foreign country. Yes, they've been known to manufacture the turmoil but in this instance they are merely capitalising on a genuine wave of unrest.

2nd edit: To add, you covered the initial problem far more accurately than my memory afforded in your opening post. it was 2010 and the protests dragged for months and the troops stormed them killing almost a hundred!

3rd Edit: Will they never end? My wife just reminded me that this is a cyclical problem for Thailand, many times the military take over, many time Prime Ministers are disgraced but hold onto power as long as possible.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanom_Kittikachorn


Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn (Thai: ถนอม กิตติขจร, Thai pronunciation: [tʰà.nɔ̌ːm kìt.tì.kʰa.t͡ɕɔ̌ːn]; 11 August 1911 – 16 June 2004) was a Thai military dictator. A staunch anti-communist, Thanom oversaw a decade of military rule in Thailand from 1963 to 1973, during which he staged a self-coup, until public protests which exploded into violence forced him to step down. His return from exile in 1976 sparked protests which led to a massacre of demonstrators, followed by a military coup.

[palehorse]

As I understand it the current King's father was much admired and even revered by many Thai people. The son is the antithesis of his father, an easilly corruptible playboy and embezzler. The student protests are a yearly occurence around October following the deaths (around 70 students?) in 2006? connected with the yellow shirts and red shirts fighting and Thaksins downfall and subsequent departure from Thailand.

I have to say destroying Royal images would have been absolute sacrilege when I lived there, 2000 - 2005. The percentage of people now upset with it will be in a considerable minority.

Edit: Just to add, the political spiders of the west will always be quick to capatilise on any unrest if it means they can get more control, however slender, over a foreign country. Yes, they've been known to manufacture the turmoil but in this instance they are merely capitalising on a genuine wave of unrest.

2nd edit: To add, you covered the initial problem far more accurately than my memory afforded in your opening post. it was 2010 and the protests dragged for months and the troops stormed them killing almost a hundred!

3rd Edit: Will they never end? My wife just reminded me that this is a cyclical problem for Thailand, many times the military take over, many time Prime Ministers are disgraced but hold onto power as long as possible.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanom_Kittikachorn


Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn (Thai: ถนอม กิตติขจร, Thai pronunciation: [tʰà.nɔ̌ːm kìt.tì.kʰa.t͡ɕɔ̌ːn]; 11 August 1911 – 16 June 2004) was a Thai military dictator. A staunch anti-communist, Thanom oversaw a decade of military rule in Thailand from 1963 to 1973, during which he staged a self-coup, until public protests which exploded into violence forced him to step down. His return from exile in 1976 sparked protests which led to a massacre of demonstrators, followed by a military coup.

You are correct about the HM King Bhumibol, he was a hero for Thai people, beloved by many, in my understand he was a very good king for the country, helping people mainly, but you know there is people don't see that way, Thaksin was one of these people, he not only was involved in public fraud but also disrespected his Majesty the King and was expelled from the country, but I am no expert in Thai politics and there is always something else going on.

Thailand has had 13 or 14 successful coups and many failed attempts, starting in 1932 (after the great depression, Siam was already struggling before that) when they change from old Siam to actual Kingdom of Thailand, also known as Siamese Revolution (Siamese coup d'état of 1932) and it was a mark in history of modern Thailand ending the 800 years of absolute monarchy and since then it became a constitutional monarchy system and that is when the fight for democracy really start in Thailand with ideals of western democracy, nationalism, and communism.

Answering you question: I don't think so it will end, maybe one day when they get tired, Thailand has always been that way, your wife knows what she is saying, my wife said another day "Thailand again in the headlines" ahahaha, even before 1932 Thailand had many troubles, Thai history is marked with blood of the courageous people that fought to protect their land.

Thailand has always been reluctantly influenced by the western, today I heard that the protesters are divided now perhaps because of the "US magic hand", also it could just be another "thainess" thing, In order to know more will be necessary some deep analysis on the subject (crack the shell), the internal media is pro-government (of course), and the alt media has their own theories but not really convincing facts and some of them are very aggressive in their ideals, the exiled ones also got their own points, for now I will keep with the timeline of political turmoil in this country because it says a lot for itself.

Edit
Was digging a little more and found out that the coup of 1976 (aka students massacre) was backed by CIA and it last less than a year and all efforts of democracy lost, they started from scratch again in 1977 which was another coup year, but then apparently there was no coup until 1991 when what they called "black may" happened, it was just another bloody coup where soldiers fired against civilians. In 2006 Thaksin went abroad in some UN meeting and the military used the chance to overthrew the government, another coup! This coup is responsible for all the others that follow until now.

[Ewan]

An amusing aside:

Turmoil in Thailand - Winter is coming.

A Thai news channel this morning had a piece about winter coming early to the north.

https://lux.loli.net/2020/10/22/Tak152df483dcb92edf9d.jpg

Here you can see the poor primary school children huddled around a clay burner for warmth. The reported temperature according to newsreader.
15 deg C

:focus:

[palehorse]

Yes, the temperature dropped during the raining, here where I am it reached about 20 C which is quite good, generally it is something between 33 and 36 C, sometimes it get really hot with no wind, feels like an oven, thanks for sharing it, the kids seems to be enjoying :)

To complement this thread, besides the removal of the PM here are the demands (not the complete list):

- remove the monarch's legal immunity
- remove lese-majeste law
- cut off monarch funds, need transparency in all economic transactions.
- no political opinions from any member of the royal family.
- suspend all monarch propaganda
- investigate properly the disappearance of various critics of the monarchy (this one is creepy!)
- prohibit a monarch to support a coup d'etat

The last time it happen was in the 30's when the system changed from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy, but the claims are, it still being some sort of absolute monarchy, I would say that more than 50% of the population are supporting the protests, It gained force when other groups from the last coups start to joining.. all I can say, it is growing.

I heard they dropped the emergency decree last night, it was put in place only because the HM the king was in Bangkok and traveling inside the capital and it was for his protection, but anyway nobody actually obeyed, the protesters still there with or without emergency decree in place and there is no signal it will stop anytime soon. The protesters leaders are trying to make a deal where PM resign on Sunday in national television and then the protests will stop, otherwise the mess still going on.

Let's see what will happen on Sunday.

[palehorse]

I got some updates about the situation, and the deadline for the PM resign was moved, now it is today at 10pm, they said won't stop until they get what they want.
Also there is a growing support for the monarchy, what they call yellow shirts, there were demonstrations yesterday and today, which is not clear if they also support the PM or not..
This weekend will not rain then is expected a great numbers on the street and not only in Bangkok but country wide.

This post came up hours ago, I do not know much about this news outlet, but seems like they are impartial.
https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/protests/protesters-say-more-rallies-will-kick-off-again-at-10pm-tonight-if-the-pm-doesnt-resign

From US embassy in Bangkok (outdate)
https://th.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-embassy-bangkok-thailand-october-17-18-2020/

There were no reports from Russian and UK embassies in Thailand.

[Iancorgi]

The pro-democracy / anti-junta demonstrations won't go anywhere Imo. It will probably end in a blood bath as usual. Had the king been in the motorcade blocked by protesters at the government house a few days ago the blood bath would already have happened.

The current protest have an overwhelming number a very young participants (High school, Uni students...)with no experience at civil disobedience as soon as the M-16 will be in actions most of them will quietly go home (as most people would..including myself) The security forces will then be left with a few hundreds hardened protestors to deal with and they know exactly how to do this.

Under normal circumstances (millions of foreign tourists, all westerns foreign ministries, ambassadors... pressuring Thailand) the military rulers think nothing of murdering their own citizens to keep their power so I believe they fully understand t with Covid, worldwide economic collapse looming, the American election....nobody will really care or intervene if a few dozen protestors are murdered. There will be official condemnations but the Thai elite couldn’t care less.

I do believe Prayut will have to go soon and there will be another coup with an even more fascistic Junta in power.

I fully respect the protest movement especially since the participants understand that sooner or later the army will step in to squash them down violently. A few years ago the millions of red shirts had a good shot at changing things but it all ended in blood and tears. The current demonstrations simply do not have the numbers (Most of my Thai friends / family are sympathetic to the movement but none of them are really willing to actively participate as most people are dealing with the terrible economic consequences of the Covid shutdown)

Nothing short of a full blown civil war would remove the current elite. I just don’t see it happening now. Let’s get ready for another coup…Suthep on the street with his yellow goons…. I can already hear the tanks….Time will tell.

[palehorse]

The PM ignored the demands and the there is more protests scheduled for today and tomorrow, time is ticking now.
I have two in-laws in the service here, and they were told to stand-by because they could be deployed in their provinces, one of them was coming to visit us and now he can't at least he was told to remain in the military quarters until OCT 31st.

There is a mega thread on reddit about the on going situation, lots of links to twiiter and other social medias, if you are interested you should check here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/jcp3c4/protest_megathread/?sort=new

There is protests happening in Indonesia, The Phillipines and Laos as well, seems like the movement is gaining force throughout South Aast Asia.

[Iancorgi]

An interesting article from one of my favorite Thai news source, offering an insightful view of the current situation in Thailand.


ANALYSIS: STUDENT-PROTESTERS AIM FOR AMBITIOUS POLITICAL CHANGE:


https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2020/10/28/analysis-student-protesters-aim-for-ambitious-political-change/?fbclid=IwAR2LY5BXNLsu_9RG48pCjnEXaTGfIPpe0mVHtD830UB5Oy6ZSJnDsaMFijk

[palehorse]

This is one good theory of what possibly is going on in South East Asia and .. elsewhere in the world right now.

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Remarks: This video was posted by ExomatrixTV on this thread http://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?110841-Technocracy-s-Coup-d-Etat-Has-Arrived-&p=1353885&viewfull=1#post1353885

[palehorse]

Today was checking the news over here and one interesting thing is quite a few alt news saying the same thing thing "US funded Thai protests" but their references are no good since they heavily rely on thai mainstream media, it is almost an orchestrated move.

The protests slowed down for the week, but the the Royalist movement grew in numbers, there was quite a lot of people on the streets in order to support the monarchy, and the HM the King was there in person with the public, it was a quite interesting move I think.

Let's see what will happen in the next couple of weeks, by now Chinese Embassy are pissed with Thai politicians because they met with Hong Kong protesters, there is more influential people getting into the game and I do not know if they have close ties with US or not.

Ref.: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1769959/

More here https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3108171/propaganda-amid-protests-thailands-bangkok-art-biennale-stirs

[palehorse]

Hi,

they are all back this week, new developments in front of the Thai parliament, pro democracy protester against royalists, violence was observed and more than 40 injured hushed to hospital, people are saying there were shots and it didn't came from the police, even though the police said they are willing to use rubber bullets to disperse the crowd if necessary.
A few politicians had to be evacuated through the back door and leave the place by boat because the crowd blocked the main entrance of the parliament.

News are in the front page of Nikkei Asia and other news outlets.
https://asia.nikkei.com

Another interesting news from months ago, was about a Buddhist monk, he had to leave country, due to a post on Facebook related to amendments made by the Monarchy on issues of he Buddhist Sangha (it wasn't political), now even Monks are targeted when expressing themselves and in fact Monks are prohibited from participating in the political protests, it include express their opinions.

But then .. what the heck a monk is doing on Facebook..? doesn't seem right, anyway modern times!

Another day in Thailand! Hope things get better here.

[palehorse]

Early today I heard the people from Myanmar fleeing into Thailand Tak province (Mae Sot border Town - Myanwadee Myanmar side), the military junta from Myanmar (I don't know anymore what to call them, but the official army I guess), were confronting the resistance Karen National Union (KNU) along the Thai border, that's when things got really hot and the villagers flew over the Thai side, for what they are saying it was more than 5.000 people crossing the river into Thailand.

Since Friday the national army are cracking down in many of these ethinic groups, more than 30 were killed in accordance with Japan Times in Kayah state which is NOT the same location of the attacks today (Kayin State - Myawadee) - 2 different places and the media seems to be mixing the eggs once again.

In today's episode there are rumors the death is around 35 from the air raid by the junta.

The Thai military warned Myanmar to not cross the border, so far the Thai army was helping the villagers with shelter and food.

ref. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/26/asia-pacific/myanmar-kayah-state-killings/


Here some curiosity for those interested, Myanmar and Thailand share a border of over 2.400km which only about 70km is legally demarcated, the dispute document is from 1826 and was never update, they rely on the 'Burney Treaty' since then, the treaty was signed between Thailand and Britain after the colonization of then called Burma in 1824.

[Ravenlocke]

https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1577945944712159233
1577945944712159233

https://www.rt.com/news/564140-thailand-shooting-children-attack/

More than 30 killed in shooting at children’s center

More than 30 people, most of whom were kids, were killed in a gun and knife attack at a children’s center in northeast Thailand on Thursday, local police said.

A total of 36 people, including 24 children, were among the victims of the massacre in the town of Uthai Sawan in the country’s Nong Bua Lamphu Province. At least 12 others were injured in the incident, according to police.

The man who shot and stabbed people inside the facility fled the scene and went to his home, where he murdered his family before committing suicide.

Thai law enforcement have identified the perpetrator as a former police officer who was recently released from service.

Local media reported that the man had been sacked from the force due to drug problems and may have been under the influence at the time of the attack.

WATCH people fleeing Thai shopping mall in panic as shooter takes hostages, kills 30
WATCH people fleeing Thai shopping mall in panic as shooter takes hostages, kills 30
The gunman made his way into the children’s center around 12.30pm during nap time, according to the authorities.

He first shot four or five staff members, including a teacher who was eight months pregnant, before attacking the children, district official Jidapa Boonsom told Reuters.

“At first people thought it was fireworks,” Boonsom added. The victims of the massacre were as young as two, according to the media.

Thailand has a rather high rate of gun ownership, but mass shootings are rare in the country.

The last such incident occurred in 2020 when a soldier, who was angry about a property deal, killed at least 29 people and wounded 57 others in a rampage across four locations.

[onawah]

These kinds of attacks on children are common in China, apparently, usually using knives, since guns are illegal there.
Sucn a strange phenomena, and I wonder if there has been any credible psychological explanation for it.
Demonic possession is the only thing I can think of.

https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1577945944712159233
1577945944712159233

https://www.rt.com/news/564140-thailand-shooting-children-attack/

More than 30 killed in shooting at children’s center

More than 30 people, most of whom were kids, were killed in a gun and knife attack at a children’s center in northeast Thailand on Thursday, local police said.

A total of 36 people, including 24 children, were among the victims of the massacre in the town of Uthai Sawan in the country’s Nong Bua Lamphu Province. At least 12 others were injured in the incident, according to police.

The man who shot and stabbed people inside the facility fled the scene and went to his home, where he murdered his family before committing suicide.

Thai law enforcement have identified the perpetrator as a former police officer who was recently released from service.

Local media reported that the man had been sacked from the force due to drug problems and may have been under the influence at the time of the attack.

WATCH people fleeing Thai shopping mall in panic as shooter takes hostages, kills 30
WATCH people fleeing Thai shopping mall in panic as shooter takes hostages, kills 30
The gunman made his way into the children’s center around 12.30pm during nap time, according to the authorities.

He first shot four or five staff members, including a teacher who was eight months pregnant, before attacking the children, district official Jidapa Boonsom told Reuters.

“At first people thought it was fireworks,” Boonsom added. The victims of the massacre were as young as two, according to the media.

Thailand has a rather high rate of gun ownership, but mass shootings are rare in the country.

The last such incident occurred in 2020 when a soldier, who was angry about a property deal, killed at least 29 people and wounded 57 others in a rampage across four locations.

[onawah]

Stabbings of children in China are common
Chinese Kindergarten Knife Attack Fail
1,839 views Oct 8, 2022
China Fact Chasers
53.2K subscribers

"A quick thinking security guard at a Chinese Kindergarten stopped a knife wielding maniac from potential carnage. Good job!"

Watch the full show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDweb...j_RuZ-p416c


These kinds of attacks on children are common in China, apparently, usually using knives, since guns are illegal there.
Sucn a strange phenomena, and I wonder if there has been any credible psychological explanation for it.
Demonic possession is the only thing I can think of.
[QUOTE=Ravenlocke;1521489]
https://www.rt.com/news/564140-thailand-shooting-children-attack/

More than 30 killed in shooting at children’s center

More than 30 people, most of whom were kids, were killed in a gun and knife attack at a children’s center in northeast Thailand on Thursday, local police said.

[Ewan]

Apologies straight away for the speculative attempt at predicting the next 48hrs, hopefully the thread title can be changed and the whole topic moved to a different forum if I prove to be an idiot. (Wouldn't be the first time!).

Pita Limjaroenrat, who heads a party called "Move Forward"...

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/8yzeQk4_n5XT0KTKEQpmsaLPkwo=/0x0:6431x4287/920x613/filters:focal(3042x813:4070x1841):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72282351/1490329493.0.jpg


....has basically been barred from the upcoming election because of (fear) accusations that really hold no water.
eg: He holds shares in a television company (less than 1% and the company was shut down well over 15 years ago!) And someone accused him of being a communist! There has been no investigation or opportunity to reply to these charges from what I currently understand.

A little back story (https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/5/15/23724403/thailand-election-results-2023-pro-democracy-military-rule).

Continued (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/12/thai-elections-deep-generational-divides-belie-thailands-politics.html)

Now, with the military encumbents fearing a loss of power the young upstart has been barred. Hint. (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-12/thai-election-body-to-send-case-against-pita-to-court-matichon) Maybe part of article behind paywall?

The people of Thailand are not happy, (my wife is Thai - she's 8,500 miles away by car ignoring the water), and if the election tommorow? returns the old encumbents I predict riots.

I know there are several current members living in Thailand and I am hoping they will chip in with a more local perspective. (Hoping it doesn't transpire that Pita Limjaroenrat had a coffee with Klaus Schwaab whilst he (Pita) was at Harvard for instance).

[gini]

Like in Myanmar,the militairy apparently dont like the influence of Soros and the globalists(catching the youth through the move forward party),because they are nationalists & royalists.
Political awareness & interest is pretty low in Thailand; generally people dont read newspapers and avoid debate & disagreements.So they kind of passively let the authorities decide and will comply.
The protests from the youths in Bangkok are paid and orchestrated to fight the status of the monarchy and mainly a tool to create division and instabilty but its not a representation of the true sentiments of the Thais .
So no,i dont expect anything serious beside a possible demo in Bangkok to make another anti royalist show ..My 2 cents

[palehorse]

Hi Ewan, there is some strikes going on since 2 or 3 weeks ago, nothing major for what I know. A friend was in Bangkok a week ago and said around the PM office in Dusit, there was a pool of people protesting, police around and 1 tank, besides that nothing, business as usual.

In regarding of this dude Pita I found nothing much about him, my wife said he has ties with the Taksin family and most Thais dislike them.. the media try to say otherwise anyway.

Found this post on a public page on Facebook and translated with Google (bad translation but it gives some idea)

"
Step away. Found World Economic Forum. Explain the policy. The policy is a step -to -discuss. Thailand hosts the event.
.
May 20, 2026, high-ranking officials from the World Economic Forum, Joo -ok Lee, the head of Asia-Pacific region and Mr. Piyamit Prasop, Deputy Chief of Asia-Pacific, met Pita Limjaroenrat-Pirim. Charoenrat The leader of the party. Manager of the Campaign Communication Policy And the foreign working group, the party is far away in order to understand the various policies of the party as the government's leaders And discuss the possibility of cooperation between Thailand and World Economic Forum, a international organization with a headquarters located in Geneva, Switzerland. And is the organizer of the annual global conference stage, Davos World Economic Forum, where the leader of the country, businessman, academics, as well as the activity leaders. From various countries Have the opportunity to exchange opinions about the direction of the global economy And various challenges That the international must face
.
The leader of the party has discussed the possibility of organizing a regional meeting. Thailand is the final host in 2012 and the sub -group meeting on important issues such as Digital Economy or Creative Economy in Thailand, especially in secondary cities.
In addition, Pitha showed the position of the internal policy that the party attaches importance to the 3DS policy that consists of Demilitarize or taking the army from Thai politics later, Demonopolize or monopolization. And finally, Decentralize or decentralize
.
In foreign policy Pitha talks about the 3RS policy that consists of Revive (Rehabilitation), Thai leadership in ASEAN. And helping to solve violence in Myanmar By considering the mutual interests of all parties. Rebalance (balance), the position of Thailand to politics, the superpowers to not tilt to one side too much. And finally, the recalibrate (standard adjustment), leadership and enthusiasm of foreign countries on a global stage By increasing the bargaining power through the unity of ASEAN For the benefit of the Thai people Especially in human resource development And economic competition..
"

ref.: https://www.facebook.com/MoveForwardPartyThailand/posts/817509739938380/


The search for "Pita Limjaroenrat" returns nothing on weforum.org
https://www.weforum.org/search?query=Pita+Limjaroenrat


For what I know the former PM of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha still there working closer to the monarchy above of PM of the country (which has none right now, the deputy is in charge), in other words, when everybody thought he was out, he just gained more power, that is how I am seeing that. I may be wrong.

This is one to watch out, the deputy PM (incumbent) Anutin Charnvirakul (Minister of Public Health), he has close ties with WEF and he was put there in 2019 to manage covid-19 situation, he is a traitor, a fraud, a filthy globalist and he is a candidate no doubt, members of other parties says he is mentally unstable to handle any public duty, he should be out for good. he isn't a likeable person.

Politics in Thailand is a big mess, I don't get involved I read a thing or two about it when it gets real bad, besides that I live in the country only and I have almost no interest in the way they handle these things, foreign opinion here mean ****, every foreign here learn that in one way or another haha


One last thing, Thaksin has influence on Pheu Thai Party (Allied with Move Forward right after election) which is the successor of People's Power Party..
This alone tells a lot

the parties Pheu Thai and Move Forward works for the same controllers, even they have different goals, the globalism behind it direct their moves, both are the same thing. There is rumors that the military will try again to retain power and also conservatives attempt to form a minority government, these are rumors, it is hard to find info about it, I can't read Thai.


Former Thai PM
https://thainews.prd.go.th/dc/archive/uploads/image/2562/7/12/6430168db55848166fea707567e096f6.jpg

Thai Health Minister
https://www.matichonweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/326025154_1377988606336476_6765602735486261378_n-696x392.jpg
ref.:: https://www.matichonweekly.com/hot-news/article_642348


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Thailand

[Ewan]

Seems I should have done a little more digging before I posted. I recall just last week watching him talking in English with some Euro/Uk media about the changes he said were needed. At the time I thought, 'this sounds a little too good to be true', the proposed changes all sounded very positive.

[palehorse]

I don't want to start a new thread about this incident that happened today in Bangkok, so be here even if it does not represent turmoil in the country, but I think we should all be paying attention, specially the ones living in big cities, this sort of event will be more and more often all around the world. It is sad because innocent people always end up losing their lives. They choose places with lots of people and kill as many as they can. A year or so an ex-police killed innocent kids inside a kindergarten in north of Thailand, that was the ultimate evil act anyone could do on this earth.. well I will post only this article but it already hit the international media.


https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2656821/three-dead-in-shopping-mall-shooting

from the article above:

"The teenager was brought to the Pathumwan police station for questioning but he was in a confused state, saying he had heard voices telling him to shoot people, according to Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the national police chief."

"The boy had received treatment in the past for mental health issues at Rajavithi Hospital, but Pol Gen Torsak said he did not want to discuss further details as the suspect was a minor."


What would be the voices in his head? Maybe some weapon of mind control? Would be interesting to know the kid's background to know what triggered that to happen and also about this specific Rajavithi Hospital.

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It worth to mention, that anyone can get a gun in Thailand, specially in Bangkok (Khlongtoey and Wang Burapha neighborhood). It is just across the Chao Phraya river surrounded by ancient temples and tourist attractions.
Maybe it is something related to a new crackdown on guns they are planning to do here, I heard few things about it last month.

[Ewan]

A somewhat embarrassing confession. I usually search for related topics before posting a new thread but on this occasion I clearly didn't.

I am asking mods, on my behalf, to tidy up my error by merging this thread (https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?121504-Turmoil-in-Thailand--Imminent--) with the one begun in 2020

(https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?112635-Turmoil-in-Thailand)



From Bill:
Already done! :highfive:

[Ravenlocke]

🇹🇭 What's Going on in Thailand???

The current PM is the daughter of US proxy and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra whose critics often end up in jail or dead - I am based in Thailand, hence why I have been quiet regarding developments since elections in 2023.

The Thai military has twice ousted Thaksin and his nominees from power (2006 & 2014).

It was a government installed into power by the Thai military following 2014 which signed high speed rail deals with China (which US-backed opposition tried to delay/stop), began replacing US weapons with Chinese and Russian systems (which US-backed groups also tried to stop), and have gradually pivoted Thailand away from status as a US proxy to a close ally of China over the past several years.

Elections in 2023 returned US-backed proxies into power - including the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra - and an uneasy stalemate has existed since.

Recently, mismanagement regarding the Thai-Cambodia border and violence in the deep south -both connected to US interference - have created growing tensions.

Current protests in Thailand against the government are NOT NED-backed, but the groups used to carry out successful counter-color revolutions in previous years.

For a detailed look into the background of all of this, please check this guide to US interference in Thailand:

NOTE: This was published in 2020 when US-backed student protests were taking place - the 2023 election saw the parties behind these protests take office:

https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-complete-guide-us-government-role.html

Before seeing protests and rumors of coups and just assuming it is the US behind it - you need to follow the actual money and connections. Luckily I provide all of it to you in the above link...

🇹🇭Thailand in Southeast Asia - is at the center of BRICS - a key ally of China, a central hub for the Belt & Road Initiative, and its stability a factor in either enabling the rise of Asia or disrupting it.

As protests take place in the streets of the capital of Bangkok, it is important to follow the money, identify the parties involved, and understand what has led up to this point.

Do not jump to conclusions until you have sufficiently identified the groups funded by the US government (via NED/USAID) and those who have fought against them.

Yesterday's protests were carried out by groups opposed to US interference - and the current government they oppose is a nominee/daughter of a long-time US proxy...

For more details see below.

https://x.com/BrianJBerletic/status/1939233503633146229

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[gini]

eHyMFeddH8s. 24-7--25. -and a vlog from some locals ;-- - 6BxXQsn4AnA -'We need to evacuate.. Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Erupts..We’re just 40km from the border. As of this morning, fighting has erupted along the Thailand–Cambodia border. Reports confirm that two Thai civilians were killed, and over 40,000 people from 86 villages have been evacuated.'

[gini]

This reporter from Cambodia thinks that ''it has not so much to do with the temples ,but much mure with the multibillion scam centers and humantrafficking ''-3Cc04_CvFns´´--24/7/25--Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Intensify | 'We Don't Want War': Thai Residents Reiterate | WION -'Tensions are rising fast as Thailand shuts key border points with Cambodia following fresh military clashes. Cambodia’s Prime Minister has slammed what he calls “Thai military aggression,” while Thai authorities have urged all nationals in Cambodia to return immediately. Here’s the full picture of the unfolding crisis, what triggered it, and what could come next.'

[avid]

Typical - you worry yourself sick that your grandson is going to get tangled up in this, and he does! Going to Cambodia and Thailand, then China.Bangkok, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang, Hanoi… mostly by bus and train… 🙏🤞🤞🤞 I can only hope he and his friend stay safe!

[Ravenlocke]

Thailand–Cambodia Conflict: The Russian Influence

https://russiaspivottoasia.com/thailand-cambodia-conflict-impact-on-russia/

We examine the Thai-Cambodia conflict, the impact on Russia and what it means for ASEAN.

https://russiaspivottoasia.com/thailand-cambodia-conflict-impact-on-russia/

Thailand – Cambodia Conflict – Impact On Russia

July 25, 2025 Asia, BRICS, Eurasian Economic Union, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade By Russia's Pivot to Asia

Conflict has broken out between Thailand and Cambodia, regarding long-disputed land borders and certain temples. The problems began with a Thai soldier being wounded by a Cambodian land mine and have escalated. As of Friday, (July 25) an estimated 15 civilians have died with 138,000 Thai nationals being evacuated from the border region. Fighting has broken out along 15 points along the border.

The conflict, while its roots go back a long way to French-colonial times, is unusual as both countries are members of ASEAN, the southeast Asian trade bloc that also includes Brunei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. Although there have been stresses involving Myanmar, there generally hasn’t been any major intra-ASEAN conflict for decades.

https://russiaspivottoasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ASEAN-Map-1.jpg

Russia established relations with ASEAN in 1991 and became a Dialogue Partner in 1996. It also participates in the Russia-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, established in 2018, and also participates in the related East Asia Forum. ASEAN is a key part of Russia’s own Strategic Development Plan to 2030, while a similar ASEAN-Russia development plan is also in place that focuses on strengthening political, security, economic, and socio-cultural ties. This plan, outlined in the 2021-2025 Comprehensive Plan of Action, is due for renewal. Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, attended the most recent Russia-ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur earlier this month to finalise an updated 2026-2031 version, which should be ready for signing later this year.

Thailand

While Russia is unlikely to become publicly involved in the stand-off, it does have significant and growing relations with both Thailand and Cambodia. Thailand is a BRICS partner state and has bilateral trade with Russia of about US$2 billion, with the mutual agricultural sector and Russian tourism to Thailand showing significant recent increases. Russian exports of agricultural products to Thailand almost doubled last year, with exports of wheat flour and frozen fish seeing the strongest growth, increasing by 100% and almost 80% respectively.

Thailand is also actively pursuing a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), aiming to boost trade and economic cooperation. The EAEU includes Russia as well as Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Thailand sees this as a strategic opportunity to expand its trade partnerships and attract investment, particularly in areas such as high-tech and food security. Russia also sells military equipment to Thailand, including T-84 tanks, Mi-17 helicopters, and S-300 air defence systems.

Cambodia
Cambodia meanwhile is not a member of BRICS, although it does maintain strong relations with China. Like Thailand, it is also negotiating a Free Trade Agreement with the EAEU, while it is also an observer to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). That may be upgraded shortly – neighbouring Laos has just been accepted into the SCO as a partner, mainly to assist it with security issues related to opium production and smuggling.

Russian trade with Cambodia is smaller (it has a population of 17.5 million as opposed to Thailand’s 72 million, and is running at about US$50 million. Cambodian markets are somewhat difficult to reach from Russia, with most trade having to pass via China, and Russian businesses concentrating on developing both the Chinese and Vietnamese markets, leaving Cambodia somewhat neglected. However, there is room for growth, both in agriculture and the tourism sectors.

Russian weapons sales to Cambodia are limited, with the country buying most of its military equipment requirements from China. However, Russia and Cambodia have been developing security and defence cooperation in other areas, such as military exercises and port visits.

Likely Development

The Thailand-Cambodia conflict will probably be resolved fairly quickly, although there will be repercussions – border areas and crossings may be curtailed for the immediate future. ASEAN has a conflict resolution mechanism however this has obviously failed to resolve and prevent what ought to have been restricted to a minor skirmish. This points to ASEAN needing to strengthen its mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, including exploring ways to better utilize existing tools and adapt them to specific situations. Russia and especially China will be looking at how to resolve the current situation, with Beijing very much regionally influential.

Cambodian politics is relatively stable, however Thailand’s are less so, with an unpopular King and a history of military coups. Given that Thailand is the larger country and also faces a degree of Islamic unrest to its south, diplomats on all sides will be wanting to see the current situation rapidly solved.

[Ravenlocke]

🇹🇭🇰🇭 NO CEASEFIRE!! Footage shows the heavy military build-up of Thailand's Armed Forces earlier today, directly opposite the Cambodian city of Krong Poi Pet.

Despite Trump's efforts and Truth Social posts, fighting continues in Southeast Asia.

"Thailand agrees in principle to have a ceasefire in place. However, Thailand would like to see sincere intention from the Cambodian side," - Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Prime Ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to meet on July 28 in Malaysia to discuss a ceasefire deal.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1949527532937883707

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🇹🇭⚔️🇰🇭 Ceasefire Talks Set Between Thailand and Cambodia

Negotiations are now on the table:

Thailand and Cambodia are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss a possible ceasefire — less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls with both countries' leaders.

➡️[/B]Key Points:[/B]

Malaysia as Host: Talks will take place in Malaysia, which had previously offered to mediate when the conflict broke out. That offer was initially ignored by both Bangkok and Phnom Penh.

➡️Why the Sudden Shift?

There are concerns in both capitals that Trump’s administration may push for a resolution through pressure tactics commonly associated with Washington’s “diplomatic blackmail” — particularly since both sides are also involved in parallel tariff negotiations with the U.S.

In response, Thailand and Cambodia have opted to pursue a regional settlement, choosing ASEAN’s current chair, Malaysia, as a neutral platform.

➡️Regional Stakes:

ASEAN has been largely ineffective in resolving ongoing crises — from the civil war in Myanmar to growing tensions over U.S. tariffs. The start of any dialogue over the Thai-Cambodian border conflict is seen as a critical step to preserve the group’s credibility.

➡️Challenges Ahead:

Malaysia’s role as mediator may be complicated by existing tensions with Thailand. Militant groups operating in southern Thailand have reportedly received backing from elements within the Malaysian government — a point of friction that could undercut trust during negotiations.

Meanwhile, fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border continues, and is likely to persist even as talks begin — adding further pressure to already fragile negotiations.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1949528122657022038
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[gini]

Here in Thailand there are many issues with the banks since some months and now there are some 3 million accounts frozen, all in the name of fraude & moneylaundering investigations. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - But its really looks like they are preparing to switch to the whole digital financial reset,the elimination of cash & implementation of a social credit system.Many expats are leaving because öf all new taxregulations meaning the entry of the world-wide-income-tax -system-i read also in Vietnam right now there were 15 million accounts frozen! - - - - - - - - - - - - -here is a report from on the ground on the impact in a rural part of thailand ,and how this is slowly but surely destroying Thailands' free enterprise system were millions depend on to have their daily income to survive .. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Outrageous.. Expats & Locals Having Bank Accounts Frozen in Thailand"---S9RNxCH8oM0-----16 sept 2025---00:00 Intro Banking In Thailand
00:50 Stories I Have Received
01:05 Why Is It Happening?
01:28 Its Particular Banks
01:50 One Technique To Get Around It (NOT VISA)
02:31 Locals Accounts Frozen - QR Issue
03:19 Cashless & Central Digital Currency
03:50 What Actually Happened - Mule Accounts
04:14 Thai Opinion On Sellers
05:12 The Main Problem They May Be Trying To Solve
05:57 Paranoia & The Run On The Banks
06:43 From Cash To Banks Back To Cash
07:00 Digital Task Force Looking At It
07:22 Just Thailand Or International Pressure
08:04 The Real Reason: Fraud Prevention Or Control
08:37 USA Do This Efficiently
09:06 Global Taxation UK Citizens?
09:33 Evidence At The Market
09:59 Are Thais Scared About This?
10:13 Interview With Local One
11:02 Fake Notes Dotting Around
11:24 Big Banking Shake Up
12:07 Your Stories Are Important
12:32 Interview With Local Two
13:40 My Expectation For The Future
14:11 Suspicious: Only Local Vendors Affected...
15:25 Cases We Know About
15:57 Conclusion

[Ravenlocke]

🇰🇭🇹🇭 CLASHES BETWEEN THAILAND AND CAMBODIA

Cambodian civilians clashed with Thai forces while trying to remove barbed wire from a disputed border area, throwing objects at Thai officials. Thai forces responded with rubber bullets and tear gas. Multiple injuries reported on both sides.


https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1968521384050754040

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[gini]

More on the bank situation in Thailand from a well informed Thai law expert ,who has a Thai citizenship for more then a decade . He has more interesting videos on this topic - -"Is Thailand Under Attack from Foreign Financial Interests?"- -- -P9GexMLDv1g. --10 min---19/9/25--

[norman]

More on the bank situation in Thailand from a well informed Thai law expert ,who has a Thai citizenship for more then a decade . He has more interesting videos on this topic - -"Is Thailand Under Attack from Foreign Financial Interests?"- -- -P9GexMLDv1g. --10 min---19/9/25--

As a very distant observer, when I study a map of the region Thailand is in, I see a continental peninsula that is very probably seen as one single item of strategic/economic concern by the world's biggest power players.


https://cdn.britannica.com/49/4049-050-FE9CC6A4/features-Myanmar.jpg

Just over the border from that area is the Yunnan province of China. I've been watching quite a lot of 'travel' videos from Yunnan Province over the last year or so. It didn't take me long to realise that Yunnan Province is one of, if not the most, agricultural resourced part of China. Yunnan has a lot of the characteristics of the smaller countries over the current border to the south of it.

China has a huge problem with it's food production capacity, hence it's interest in acquiring foreign territory like north America to expand it's food production. If Trump and whoever follows him have taken America off their menu/wish list, and the CCP global reach (Africa/South America) is predicted to get clipped back by the new emerging resistance to the uniglobal plan China was promised/gifted a big piece of, territory very much closer to home will have become the apple in their eye.

That entire peninsular seems like a dead cert' for acquisition, to me. To complicate matters, all my observations indicate that the CCP is a part player in a bigger operation, most likely run out of Europe by vey old families. If China remains under CCP control, I'll assume all it's strategic moves are those of the very old families in Europe. If China somehow breaks free (there are a few signs that is on the cards) from that control, other avenues can open up.


Here's a video with a lot of information in it for consideration when thinking through what's really what in the South China region. It's really about the primary concerns of the video maker, Chemtrails (or what he calls The New Manhattan Project) but the general information on this east Asian region has broader relevance.

Tainan Airport: Home of the Dedicated Chemtrail Fleet?
The Abstract - 4 days ago

https://rumble.com/v6yycje-tainan-airport-home-of-the-dedicated-chemtrail-fleet.html

[ I won't attempt to embed the video here because that would block my ability to keep writing and adding things to the post ]


Another relevant (I think) information packed video is this interview with Colonel Watkins 3 months ago. Again, I won't attempt to embed it.

https://rumble.com/v6ukpb9-colonel-watkins-manufacturing-a-civil-war..-it-has-begun..the-men-behind-th.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a



Also, although perhaps less specifically related, this Tore Maras analysis of all things China-Taiwan related is quite a mind blower. Because I cleaned up and shortened a very long and messy Tore splurge and I don't have the skills and tools to do that as video here's my edited audio version of that splurge.

MP3
Tore Maras - The Evergreen-Taiwan deception (https://app.box.com/s/sekb0pixpbdahaj3wy9m2w70nnx6iw0o)
https://app.box.com/s/sekb0pixpbdahaj3wy9m2w70nnx6iw0o



What I've presented here in this post is only my own mental scrapbook of 'clippings' that may or may not be indicative of the real, fully informed and fully data nourished, state of affairs.

[norman]

Update . . . .


What is an unverified Bank Account ?

Probably one just like yours, if you have not accepted facial recognition, retina scanning, finger printing and digital ID.


86 MILLION Bank Accounts Closed in Vietnam


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[Ravenlocke]

From Zlatti71,

⚡️Lavrov is holding a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Phuangketkeaw

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1971631097021878705

1971631097021878705

[onawah]

Catastrophic Collapse of Roadway in Bangkok Thailand into Underground Excavations
Casey Jones - Professional Engineer
62.8K subscribers
Sep 24, 2025

(The construction is a joint Thai/Chinese project, though not a Belt & Road Initiative project. )

"In this video, I discuss what is currently known about the catastrophic collapse of a roadway into the underground excavations associated with the construction of an underground tunnel and underground railway station in the Dusit District of Bangkok Thailand that occurred September 24, 2025.

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[gini]

W9BOOXymA0I--18 min--Dec 1, 2025 #Thailand #Flood #NaturalDisasters
Southern Thailand is facing one of the worst disasters in its modern history, with record-breaking floods leaving over 160 people dead and millions affected across Songkhla, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Trang, Satun and Nakhon Si Thammarat. What began as days of monsoon rain intensified into a “once-in-300-year” event, overwhelming rivers, bursting embankments and submerging entire districts.

Hat Yai suffered the most catastrophic damage, with 2–3 meters of floodwater engulfing markets, homes, roads and terminals. Communities were trapped for hours as rescue boats struggled through violent, debris-filled currents. Thousands of families sought refuge on rooftops, in temples and emergency shelters.

Across the region, infrastructure collapsed—roads, bridges, power lines, and rail systems were destroyed, while hospitals operated on backup generators. More than 1 million households were hit by power outages, and economic losses are already estimated at USD 360–740 million.

This video documents the full scale of the disaster: drone footage, rescue operations, survivor stories, and the ongoing crisis as Thailand begins its long road to recovery.

📌 Disclaimer: This video contains real and archival disaster footage. Viewer discretion advised. All visuals are used for educational and awareness purposes only, with no intent to mislead about timing, scale, or location.

[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇹🇭🇰🇭Residents along the Thai-Cambodian border section in the Phanom Dongrak province, Thailand, awoke to explosions as border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have resumed.

At least one Thai soldier has been confirmed killed after Cambodian artillery struck a Thai military base.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1997841056394883340

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[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇹🇭🇰🇭 Thailand has urged residents along the Sa Kaeo stretch of the Thai-Cambodian border to evacuate to shelters for safety.

Cambodia’s Ministry of Defense says Thai forces opened fire early this morning (local time) at multiple points near the Preah Vihear border.

Cambodia says its troops did not return fire and has notified the ASEAN Observer Team, requesting an on-site probe. The Defense Ministry urges an immediate halt to hostilities.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1997828683969749343

1997828683969749343

🇹🇭🇰🇭 Thailand’s army says they have launched F-16 strikes on Cambodian weapon positions.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1997832422063579425

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[Ravenlocke]

Brian Berletic

🇹🇭🇰🇭 Thai-Cambodian Conflict Reignites

Just like any other "peace deal" the US brokers (amid conflicts of its own engineering) the "peace" between Thailand and Cambodia collapsed (and really didn't exist to begin with).

There have been constant skirmishes and incidents along the border all throughout the "peace," and now open hostilities are escalating once again.

This includes mortars, grenades, small arms, warplanes, and the repositioning of rocket launchers and tanks.

It should be noted that at the time of the first round of fighting, there was a US-backed regime running both Cambodia and Thailand. The US-backed Thai administration was removed from power because of its involvement in the border conflict - Thailand now has a sort of interim government in place.

Unfortunately, Cambodia has over the last 1-2 years pivoted hard toward the US, its new PM (the former PM's son) is a West Point grad and has signed a raft of military cooperation agreements with the US.

As the National Security Strategy has made clear - the US seeks to expand its containment of China in Asia-Pacific and will do so by enlisting its existing proxies and "expand" available proxies through "soft power" (proxy conflict, coercion, and regime change).

Keep ALL of this in mind as hostilities unfold along the Thai-Cambodian border.

https://x.com/BrianJBerletic/status/1997926675263406161

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[Ravenlocke]

DD Geopolitics

🇹🇭🇰🇭 Thousands of Cambodian workers are now rushing out of Poipet, Thailand, and back across the border as fighting intensifies along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.

Local reports say people are fleeing after last night’s clashes and growing fears of further escalation.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1998829015218729166

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[bojancan]

I just got these thoughts in my mind... genocide is currently a fashion trend again in DC... in all ways... always is something present from US everywhere... I am wondering why is uncle sam so unpopular latest moments ...
Good deep talk by Brian Berletić...

Dec, 15
The New Atlas
301K subscribers
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Threatens Asian Stability by Design
VmOlsXEC6C8

"Major hostilities erupted once again in early to mid-December in Southeast Asia along the borders of Thailand and Cambodia following a troubled “ceasefire” that included incidents and provocations for months since the last round of major fighting took place in July 2025.

Despite any resulting ceasefire, the fundamental issues driving the conflict remain entirely unresolved, primarily because these issues stem from foreign interests using regional conflict to complicate both Asia’s rise in general and China’s rise specifically."

References:

Nation - Second Army Area suspects English-speaking foreigners flying suicide drones for Cambodian troops (Dec. 11, 2025):
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/a...
Reuters - Ukrainian operatives aided Syrian rebels with drones, Washington Post reports (Dec. 2024):
https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraini...
Nation - Three leaders’ statements diverge: US, Thai and Cambodian tones don’t match (Dec. 13, 2025):
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/g...
RAND Corporation - Extending Russia (2019):
https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand...
Reagan Presidential Foundation - Fireside Chat with General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Dec. 7, 2025):
• Fireside Chat with General Dan Caine, Chai...
Irrawaddy - China-Backed Pipeline Facility Damaged in Myanmar Resistance Attack (2022):
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/...
Naval War College Review - A Maritime Oil Blockade Against China (2018):
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi...
CSIS - How Much Trade Transits the South China Sea?:
https://chinapower.csis.org/much-trad...
NEO - US Sows Chaos Across Asia as it Aims for China (Sep. 2025):
https://journal-neo.su/2025/09/30/269...
Bloomberg - Thailand Needs Hyperloop, Not China-Built High-Speed Rail, Junta Critic Says (2018):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...
Move Forward Party - Hyperloop Presentation (2019):
• \7 ไฮเปอร์ลูป hyperloop คุณธนาธร ตอบคำถามน...
iLaw - About:
https://www.ilaw.or.th/en/about-us
Harvard Atlas of Economic Complexity (Thailand):
https://atlas.hks.harvard.edu/explore...
China MFA - President Xi Jinping Meets with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand (Nov. 2025):
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/z...
China MFA - Wang Yi Meets with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand (Apr. 2025):
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/2...
New Atlas - The Complete Guide: US Government Role in Thailand's "Student Protests" (2020):
https://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/20...
Harvard AEC (Cambodia):
https://atlas.hks.harvard.edu/explore...
Phnom Penh Post - The dominance of the dollar in Cambodia: Causes, effects, solutions (Jan. 2025):
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion...
AP - Cambodian leader’s son, a West Point grad, set to take reins of power — but will he bring change? (2023):
https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-e...
CBS News - U.S. warship docks in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally, for first time in 8 years (Dec. 2024):
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-warsh...
Diplomat - US Defense Secretary to Visit China-Linked Cambodian Naval Base (Jun. 2025):
https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/us-de...
Thai PBS - ‘Angkor Sentinel’ military exercises to return as US-Cambodia links thaw (Nov. 2025):
https://world.thaipbs.or.th/detail/an...
US PACOM - Royal Cambodian Armed Forces delegation visits USINDOPACOM for Bilateral Defense Dialogue (Jul. 2025):
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/NEWS/News...

[gini]

ZlV7QZUvOnM--56 min--16/12/25--´Why did Chinese netizens openly thank Thailand for bombing targets inside Cambodia? In this episode, we break down the unexpected online reaction to the Thailand–Cambodia conflict and explain why the destruction of scam compounds triggered rare applause across China’s internet. From long-standing telecom fraud networks and human trafficking to the hidden role of scam parks in regional instability, this war exposed realities many people already knew but could never say out loud. We examine how military strikes, public anger, and political hypocrisy collided — and why this border conflict became one of the most talked-about topics among Chinese netizens worldwide.´

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Latest news from Thailand about situation with Cambodia,the horrible reality of the human traffic scam compounds coming more into focus...starting at 3 minin. - - - - - - - - - - ´Calls for 'peace' spread, focus moves to scam centres´hausZFDU7lU -- 20/12/25--´Whilst both the rhetoric and violence is levelling off, from both Thailand and Cambodia, two new eleements are making headlines - scam centres and peace.´

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´🔥Who Is Really Driving Thailand-Cambodia Conflict—and What Can’t Be Made Public?´dpjxQkXXCMA. 34 min--23/12/25--´As the Thailand-Cambodia conflict escalates, a deeper power struggle—far beyond borders and headlines—is quietly coming into view.

Public attention has focused on military clashes and diplomatic statements. But beneath the surface, a more complex network of power, interests, and hidden arrangements is shaping how this conflict unfolds.

In this episode, we examine what the strikes and escalations have revealed—and why recent developments point to forces operating well beyond the battlefield. From cross-border criminal networks and opaque institutional expansions, to shifting internal dynamics and growing public unease, a broader picture begins to emerge.

We also look at why certain models once operating overseas appear to be reconfiguring, and how regional instability may be exposing deeper structural struggles. The sharp contrast between official narratives and public reactions offers an important clue into where real pressure is building.

This is not just a story about Cambodia or Thailand. It is about how power moves, how interests realign, and why conflicts on the surface often conceal far deeper struggles beneath.
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