Khatores
12-24-2007, 07:04 AM
*I know this is not directly associated with Vietnam, but it's a close neighbor, and what happens in Thailand matters in VN. :)
Allegations of voting irregularities and a possible conspiracy by a powerful establishment figure have increased tension in Bangkok in the wake of the "return to democracy" elections. The claims came from the People Power Party, which won the most seats in the weekend general election, but not an absolute majority after it polled worse than expected in the capital.Sounds like things are changing again (http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/thaksin-allies-win-small-majority/2007/12/23/1198344882559.html) in Thailand.
By the way, the lady voting in that picture seems to have on some Hmong headwear.
Allegations of voting irregularities and a possible conspiracy by a powerful establishment figure have increased tension in Bangkok in the wake of the "return to democracy" elections. The claims came from the People Power Party, which won the most seats in the weekend general election, but not an absolute majority after it polled worse than expected in the capital.Sounds like things are changing again (http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/thaksin-allies-win-small-majority/2007/12/23/1198344882559.html) in Thailand.
By the way, the lady voting in that picture seems to have on some Hmong headwear.