Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Thailand Expat David48atTD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Palace Far from Worries
    Posts
    14,393

    Plaque symbolizing Thai democracy removed in less than a day



    A plaque symbolizing Thailand’s transition to democracy has been removed less than 24 hours after it was installed by anti-government demonstrators in a historic royal field


    BANGKOK -- A plaque symbolizing Thailand's transition to democracy has been removed less than 24 hours after it was installed by anti-government demonstrators in a historic royal field.

    The weekend demonstrations were the largest this year by protesters who vowed to press on with calls for new elections and reform of the monarchy.

    The plaque had been installed at Sanam Luang on Sunday to replace one mysteriously ripped out and stolen three years ago. On Monday morning, journalists saw hardened cement in place of the new plaque.

    A couple of police officers arrived moments later. It was unclear who ordered the removal of the plaque, and when it was removed.

    Taiwuth Kankaew, the director of the Department of Public Works of Bangkok Metropolitan Authority, responsible for surveying and repairing damages in Sanam Luang, said he has no knowledge who removed the plaque.

    Sanam Luang is a designated royal site, which until the last few years was open to all.
    It is near the Grand Palace.

    Plaque symbolizing Thai democracy removed in less than a day - ABC News
    Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago ...


  2. #2
    Thailand Expat
    aging one's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    22,635
    I just posted the same thing, but on the mob in the streets thread..

  3. #3
    I'm in Jail

    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Last Online
    08-02-2023 @ 01:23 PM
    Location
    I'm Dead
    Posts
    7,133
    I'm sure no one's surprised it's been removed.......

  4. #4
    Thailand Expat David48atTD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Palace Far from Worries
    Posts
    14,393
    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    I just posted the same thing, but on the mob in the streets thread..
    Sorry Mate ... didn't see that.

  5. #5
    Thailand Expat Airportwo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Last Online
    22-03-2024 @ 04:52 PM
    Location
    Flat Earth
    Posts
    4,002
    Lasted longer than I expected, unlike the illusion of democracy that hangs over society like a dark cloud

  6. #6
    กงเกวียนกำเกวียน HuangLao's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    สุโขทัย
    Posts
    10,149
    Democracy.
    What version of democracy might we be speaking of?

  7. #7
    Thailand Expat Backspin's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    11,260
    Thailands problem is the democracy. Give some power back to the monarchy. Long live the King.

    In Thailand , it's one of the few places in the world , where you can still feel the enlightenment of monarchy in the air. Every Thai girl that I ever met , respected the King.

  8. #8
    Thailand Expat
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    38,456
    ^ Think you need to go to Germany to find that now.

  9. #9
    Hangin' Around cyrille's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Home
    Posts
    33,534

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •