BANGKOK—The brutality seen on the streets of Bangkok in recent weeks will not be forgotten quickly, irrespective of the “mai pen rai (never mind)” thinking that many optimistic observers attribute to Thai culture.
Thai society is divided and animosity now runs deep. Redshirts and the pro-government supporters have plenty of accusations they can level at each other. Some are justifiable, but then both sides have peddled plenty of half-truths about themselves and the other side.
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