A future direction

You may wonder something - whom do I support in the troubles here? I support neither side. I support the Thai people. It is their country and they have to make it what they want it to be together.

My personal view is that what is needed is a third wave as I see too many corrupt politicians and too many people driven by narrow self-interest running the show. I wonder, however, where this force will come from. I have held a theory that the hope for Thailand is in its younger generations as hopefully they have not been tainted by a corrupt and non-sustainable political system and can then come up with something vibrant and new for their country.

Then last night I was out for a beer at my favourite bar and my theory was confirmed through meeting a young Thai female. She was a most likeable, appealing and educated businesswoman. As we talked briefly, I sensed that here was a hope for Thailand. She was sad for her country and recent happenings. She was not with either side but had a vision for a future Thailand. I could feel that here before me was a hope for Thailand. With people like her, this country can move forward and go places. I just hope and pray that they own their vision, believe in it and claim the power to work for it so that it may become more a reality.