Current Event Blog-Protests in Thailand

Thailand’s violence

Thailand was once the image of serenity and peace; serving as an example for other countries as to how the people could live in peace. Looking now at the dire situation in Bangkok, the capital, you would never have guessed that this nation was a one of tranquility. The thousands of protesters that are camped out in the streets and roads call themselves the Red Shirts; campaigning to bring back the exiled Prime Minister and bring about a new, fairer, and more democratic government. The government opposition to the protesters believes that the Prime Minister they want to bring back is corrupt and that all the rural farmers that support him so strongly would end up not liking how the government was going in the the long run. Peace talks have flopped, people have been killed, and the protesters are still camped out. This begs the question of who is really right, and what we can do to fix the situation. I believe that the government should be open to and actually hold new elections to satisfy the protesters. They should put aside their differences for a minute and hold real disscussions.

"In televised negotiations with protest leaders last week, the prime minister agreed to their principal demand — dissolving parliament and holding new elections — but said the process would take nine months. The Red Shirt leadership demanded dissolution in 15 days and left to redouble their efforts in the streets." The Red Shirts need to understand that patience is needed for this sensitive subject and realize that they can't instantly make their country better by dissolving parliament and having no one in charge while they are voting for their Prime Minister that may or may not even be a good leader. The government needs to keep this attitude of willingness to work with the Red Shirts and restore peace to Thailand. They should refrain from any violent military actions much like the Red Shirts should continue to peacefully protest.

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The rain pounding outside above my head sounds like a million screaming fans in a tightly packed stadium hosting the World Cup. The thunder is rumbling like some distant giant trudging through the mountains. Soon after the explosive boom of thunder, I see a white hot flash of lightning strike in the air like a python shooting out at its prey. The water gushing off the rooftops splatters onto the cement in waves, ebbing and flowing like the ocean. I sit quietly in my chair listening to the beauty around me and listening to Mother Nature at work. Mrs. Bergeski continues her speech on Roman Numerals, and the rain continues to pour. Everyone is quiet, probably exhausted from the week behind us, and sits dejectedly in their seats listening to the far off booming of thunder. It is times like these where my mind wanders and I soon am daydreaming. The bell goes off and it’s already 4th hour. We are in C-19 and are free blogging.
Now half of class is over and I am still writing this blog. The rain has let up and you can almost see the feeble rays of sunlight trying to break through the dense covering of clouds. The thunder has subsided and a sort of calm comes to the air. I know that when I go outside after 6th Hour, the pavement will still be damp from the outpouring and the air will feel heavy with humidity. The sun, if it is out, will be feebly attempting to warm the rain-soaked grass, and you will instantly smell the stench of half-drowned worms that tried to escape the rain. Though it is wet and humid, this is my favorite weather to run in; the earth feels fresh and new. This is possibly my favorite part of a rainy day: after the skies have opened and released all their water, when it feels like the world is reborn and cleansed.
A roar of thunder jolts me from my daydream and I realize that I am still in 4th Hour and typing. I hear the rain pounding on Stevenson’s roof again, after tricking us to make us think that it had stopped. I long for the sun’s warm rays and that image, smell, and feel of the new, clean Earth. Still raining, I just sigh and wait out the pouring. I look forward to when the rain will stop and I can enjoy the outdoors again.