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Bald Belgian Bob · 8th August 2005, 19:08

I highly doubt it that The Nation would buckle under pressure from some politicians. This is the same newspaper that stood on the barricades with the protesters in May 1992, and published the facts as they developed (compare this with the Bangkok Post, which had large blank spaces on its front page during much of the protests). Back then the pressure was on from wacko generals (anyone remember Suchinda?) who had tanks out on the streets of Bangkok.

Perhaps there is no sinister explanation to be found behind the non-publication of Phil's column today. Perhaps he missed his deadline? Perhaps he's on holiday?

Regards.

BBB

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Bald Belgian Bob Bald Belgian Bob is..... Established User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sukhumvit Posts: 177 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 37	I highly doubt it that The Nation would buckle under pressure from some politicians. This is the same newspaper that stood on the barricades with the protesters in May 1992, and published the facts as they developed (compare this with the Bangkok Post, which had large blank spaces on its front page during much of the protests). Back then the pressure was on from wacko generals (anyone remember Suchinda?) who had tanks out on the streets of Bangkok. Perhaps there is no sinister explanation to be found behind the non-publication of Phil's column today. Perhaps he missed his deadline? Perhaps he's on holiday? Regards. BBB __________________ Smile! It confuses people!