Thais seem ever less impressed by the army
The army commander recently accused them of ingratitude
“EVEN MILITARY dogs are grateful to the army,” said Apirat Kongsompong, its commander, earlier this year. He was implying that if mere animals could muster the appropriate emotion, people should be overflowing with gratitude. After all, the army is a “sacred” institution, he believes. Yet ordinary Thais do not seem to realise how lucky they are. Indeed, they have been showing signs of sacrilege.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “In the doghouse”
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