Thursday, April 29, 2004
An important UPI report on Islamist violence in Thailand raises the disturbing possibility that this is becoming Al Qaeda's 'second front'. Perhaps second front is too strong a term for what has happened there so far, but there does seem real likelihood of a renewed Islamist insurgency there and Thailand being added to bin Laden's monotonous list.
Thaksin has wanted to play down violence so far, for fear of hurting tourist revenue. This is understandable, but must be accompanied by serious efforts to forestall a Bali-style attack. Then, euphemisms will be useless.
Thaksin has wanted to play down violence so far, for fear of hurting tourist revenue. This is understandable, but must be accompanied by serious efforts to forestall a Bali-style attack. Then, euphemisms will be useless.
