There was an article in the Bangkok Post following the end of the latest round of protests in Bangkok. It was entitled - The end of the beginning. I think it well named. If all sides of the political spectrum here agree on one thing, it is that any resolution of the political troubles will be longterm and will take a lot of hard work.
The Thai parliament had a debate over the protests and resolved nothing. The social divides remain and may now even penetrate deeper into Thai society. These divides reflect the widening gap between rich and poor, between the urban and rural populations, between those feeling enfranchised and those feeling disenfranchised. Much needs to be done to heal the divides. There are huge challenges to face and people need to look beyond self-interest and greed.
So where are we now? I think Thailand is still in shock and trying to put it together. It is only the end of the beginning.
I am John Murray, an Australian, Catholic priest of the Order of St Augustine. I live and work in Thailand and have been here since October 2005. I have many stories from my life journey and would simply like to share some of them. So hope you enjoy and go away sometime with a smile or a helpful little insight.
We gather
to give thanks for my 25 years.
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