Archive for September, 2007

“When I Return, I Will Do So As a Private Citizen”

September 30, 2007

Thaksin Shinawatra delivered a major address to the Foreign Press Association this past week. In the talk he makes some critical comments about the junta, praises the king,  defends his own time in office, and declares his innocence of all charges against him. He also stresses he’s done with politics: “When I return, I will [...]

City 3, Newcastle 1; “Long Live the King of Thailand”

September 30, 2007

Manchester City’s terrific start to the season continued with a scintillating 3-1 home victory over Newcastle United Saturday, capped by Elano’s stunning free kick.
The improvement in the football isn’t the only thing that’s different at the City of Manchester Stadium this year. A Thai site that has linked to this blog provides this picture from [...]

Interview with “Socca Critics”

September 25, 2007

I was interviewed today by the website Socca Critics.
Below I’ve reprinted the complete Q and A:
just received your E Mail and for me, it would be great to interview you and have it published in Socca Critics [as well as my other blogs]. Here are the questions and please take all the time you need [...]