Thai army binds hand of imigrants and sends them back to sea

[frogwoman]

Sometimes understanding of developing nations can be better achieved by looking back in time at already developed nations.

this

 

[fela fan]

this

I think it's actually really important frogw! There's zero excuse for what these inhumane army commanders are doing, but they still come from an age where certain people are considered lower than dogs and therefore their lives count for nothing.

To be honest though, i just think that the more developed a nation becomes, the more careful its leaders have to be in their corruption, cruelty, and greed, basically because the people in general won't accept such practices.

Certain thai commanders and politicians don't give a fuck about the lives of the 'wrong' thais, never mind those of other nations.

 

[purves grundy]

Since i'm not reading papers any more much, i don't know if this story is getting air in the thai media. Probably not. And if not, then i should think the embarrassment angle won't work.

Indeed. Hard to see any embarrassment when the response, from some quarters at least, is outright denial:

"I myself believe the officers did not do such a thing because Thai people have generosity and kindness." - Thailand’s deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban

www.irrawaddy.org

 

[fela fan]

Self-delusion is just a fantastic tool to hide behind isn't it! Keeps the eyes and mind shut.

The poor old burmese people hardly seem to have a friend anywhere in the world.