Thailand's Tense Capital
For a recent black-tie awards presentation by Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn amid the royal splendor of the Grand Palace's Chakri Throne Hall in Bangkok, invited dignitaries included the prime minister, a princess, a former military junta leader, America's newly-arrived ambassador and others.
But while a sumptuous banquet dinner was in preparation,…
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