Military Coup in Thailand

Its a week now military coup has ousted the Thailand’s Prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The news broke on Tuesday’s night. There was a wave of panic as situation was uncertain. The phone calls from family and well wishers swarm in with the instruction of not stepping out of the house. I got a reason of getting up late in the morning but to my astonishment things were functioning with normal pace. I saw people on raod , all modes of transportation buses, taxis, sky trains , subway operating the next day with less traffic . Except government offices, educational institutes and banks rest every thing was open. We were well connected to the world through telephone and Internet. After a day Bangkok was same with traffic and people every where. It was broadcasted on TV channels that military coup has taken over parliament, media offices and major government buildings. Till today I have not seen any military tank or soldier on roads in the city, they are restricted to those limited area.

In past 70 years Thailand has encountered 17 Military coup and this is eighteenth one which is also considered to be the most peaceful one. The important reason is support of people. Although Thailand is facing condemnation from rest of the world but inside the country picture is different, the opinion polls on Wednesday showed a remarkable 80% vote of support for the actions of army chief Sonthi Boonyaratkalin and his counterparts from the air force, navy and police.

Thailand's liberal democracy looked fine on paper but proved to be sorely lacking in practice, resulting in deep fractures within society that proved intractable and seemingly unsolvable, at least within the confines of the system. The general elections were getting postponed from past six months with the hold of former Prime minister now was known as care taking prime minister. The political paralysis that had gripped the country this year represented a collision of interests, viewpoints and social spheres that has long been simmering under the surface image of the Land of Smiles.The weak opposition was merely a spectator. Hence military coup seems to be the necessary step for getting democracy back.

Violence is least expected as people and most importantly the Honorable King, who is revered in the country, is supporting the military coup.The leaders of the Council for Democratic Reform have pledged to return power to the people as quickly as possible, with elections to be held within nine to twelve months. One can only hope that their deeds are as good as their words, and that the council truly lives up to its name.

Friendship

There is a very beautiful term called as 'Friendship', it is as deep as an ocean and as broad as sky. According to wikipedia Friendship is used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more social entities.

In my opinion friendship is far beyond of any boundaries of definitions. It is always easy to make friends but it requires lots of efforts to maintain friendship. Two individuals always think differently and it is but obvious to have clashes, the beauty lies in how they carry their relationship and grow mature.

The touch of friendship,in any kind of relationship enhances the flavor. It may be father or son, siblings, spouses, uncle and nephew, a teacher and student... considering other person as a friend first, increases the warmth and it can work wonders.

The base of friendship is sharing and caring. It should happen from both ends equally. Many times to retain friendship one requires to give more from his or her side than other person. Slight misunderstanding can destroy years long friendship.It is always better to initiate,communicate and solve the problems rather then waiting for friend to start. One should keep apart all the egos if seeking for life long friendship, so take initiatives.Never hesitate in saying sorry for any mistake committed.

Nowadays, as world has become a virtual village it is very easy to make friends also it is easy to break friendships ... So can it be concluded that sense of responsibility is declining? There is no space left for true friendship because self comes first!!!

Every thing seems to be superficial....

A Beginning.....A Pleasure

A first step of a child....

A drop from first rain....

First sun ray on earth...

Blooming of a bud into flower..

An innocent smile of a child...

All give us immense pleasure...happiness from our heart..

Something new motivates to dig out more and get the feel.

With similar thoughts, I am writing for my first blog. Converting thoughts into words, expressing and sharing them... definately enhances the thought process.

This place is like a whole world which I can create, design in my way and use for exchanging views.. its my world.... Dreamsworld!!
I welcome you all for sharing, expressing, communicating and commenting...