Feb 8, 2014
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Check this: Thai election by the numbers
Chris Baker posted a blog post in New Mandala about Thai Election.
Feb 3, 2014
From Thailand recent political saga to worries about the effects of regional populism
Just read a article in BloombergView about the rise SEA populism.
Thailand Is Only the Tip of Asia’s Iceberg @BloombergView
By William Pesek Jan 24, 2014
http://bloom.bg/19R4Mb0
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-01-23/thailand-is-only-the-tip-of-asia-s-iceberg.html
Similar examples of populism trumping progress can be found in such places as Vietnam, Brunei and Myanmar. Even the most first-world of Southeast Asian economies -- Singapore -- has some worried. Case in point: a Jan. 13 Forbes article alleging that the city is headed for an “Iceland-style meltdown.”
The common denominator in all these countries is weak leadership, and it’s appearing at the worst possible moment. The rapid growth Asia has enjoyed since the 2008 global crisis had more to do with Ben Bernanke than we like to admit. All that hot money pumped up gross domestic product, boosted asset prices and pushed yields lower to make government debt loads appear manageable.
The Fed chairman’s largesse made growth too easy. It bred hubris. Officials in Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur were too busy cutting ribbons, toasting flashy new skyscrapers, applauding splashing initial public offerings, and basking in headlines about Asia having decoupled from the West to do their jobs properly.
Thai Election in graphic and Numbers
Less text, but view the Thai electionin graphic:
Tweets:
News summary:
Tweets:
February 2 election in numbers #ThaiVote2014 pic.twitter.com/t9NfaBLNLx
— The Nation Thailand (@nationnews) February 2, 2014 [Infographic] February 2, 2014 by #NationGraphic #ThaiVote2014 pic.twitter.com/cTH5hu2Dhw
— The Nation Thailand (@nationnews) February 2, 2014 กกต.สรุปภาพรวมเลือกตั้งงดลงคะแนน 18 จังหวัด 69 เขต http://t.co/asYhUogBrq #springnews pic.twitter.com/mJlwenD28W
— SpringNewsTV (@SpringNews_TV) February 2, 2014 #Thailand elections: The election in numbers - #STAsiaReport http://t.co/poTcvr9iJz pic.twitter.com/TfqEkfl5OE
— The Straits Times (@STcom) February 2, 2014 Graphic by Bangkok Post about Voting Rights; You cannot become an MP if you don't vote in this election pic.twitter.com/scWg1Z6lIr
— Richard Barrow (@RichardBarrow) January 30, 2014 @Saksith although no sign on back of boxes so staff were directing ppl. Seems misdirected others too pic.twitter.com/sjRXH2oKbS @thinink
— bangkokpundit (@bangkokpundit) February 2, 2014 ballot confusion by Yingluck. RT @js100radio: RT@RujTH:pic.twitter.com/cukxP8lgCQ/ขอบคุณค่ะ
— Waan Chomchuen (@waanspeaking) February 2, 2014
Two live Blog:
LIVE: Thailand election 2014 | Asian Correspondent
By Saksith Saiyasombut & Siam Voices
http://asiancorrespondent.com/119147/live-thailand-elections-2014/
Live blog: February 2014 elections in Thailand | Asian Correspondent
By Bangkok Pundit
http://asiancorrespondent.com/119160/live-blog-february-2014-elections-in-thailand/
News summary:
Thailand GE 2014: The story so far...
Rice farmers go to polls disappointed with Puea Thai government
http://www.stasiareport.com/the-big-story/asia-report/thailand/story/thai-rice-farmers-go-polls-disappointed-puea-thai-governmen
Pic Source: Strait Times
