Wednesday, 17 March 2010

People’s Alliance for Democracy

Fierce PAD nationalism on stage

The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) took to the stage at Sanam Luang with intense nationalism.  Fiery nationalist rhetoric was stressed and repeated, while decades-old nationalist anti-communist songs were played throughout. The ‘Hun Sen Model’ was the latest term introduced to characterize the Cambodian leader. A larger rally was called for 5 Dec.

PAD vow to reclaim Thai soil at miniature Preah Vihear

About 500 yellow shirts read a statement, raised the Thai flag, and sang the national anthem at the Ancient City’s miniature Preah Vihear in Samut Prakarn.