Thai media culture in the eyes of a foreigner

The red-shirts allegedly set fire to the Central World shopping complex. Yet the reason for this arson attack was obviously not because the mall stood as a symbol of capitalism, a justification which leftists could be expected to offer if they were to choose such a path of violence. ..... What they haven't realized, however, is that while they are indulging in a game, sending virtual gifts to friends, etc., their identity is commodified and sold to commercial interests. ...