In the Bangkok Post:
A northern farmer group trapped the spirit of US President George W Bush inside an earthen pot and sank it in the Ping river in Chiang Mai.
Earlier, they cursed the world’s most powerful leader and said they hoped his spirit would perish.
The Northern Peasants Federation rallied outside the US consulate in Chiang Mai against what they called Washington’s manipulation of the farm agenda.
Thailand and the US are likely to start free-trade talks soon.
Protesters stuffed a photograph of Mr Bush in an earthen pot in a spirit-sealing gesture before throwing the pot into the Ping river.
The act was meant to curse the trapped spirit and wish upon the soul its demise. Pongpan Chumjai, a protest leader, said Washington should stop military interventions in other countries for the sake of world peace.
Well, that’s that sorted then.
When you’ve managed to annoy the peasants of Thailand, you must really be something. Why do they hate you, George? Don’t worry though, I’m sure General Boykin is on the case now…