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	The recent discourse over how far to go in righting the wrongs of past coups has inspired the splendid images of Somsak Pola locked in battle with his unruly shirt buttons and Burin Kantabutra attempting the impossible with a tube of toothpaste.</div>
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	Now Kemadist Chiaracharuwat, rhetorically at least, suggests transporting the country back to 1932 and the days of absolute monarchy.</div>
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	Has it occurred to him that, apart from anyone else, His Majesty might have some reservations about that?</div>
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	Chris Jeffery</div>
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	Bangkok</div>

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