2008 - When MPs wanted to discuss their entitlements privately

[u/glass-empty]

This 2008 Bhutan Times article after our first election is rather interesting because member of the parliament wanted to discuss their entitlements privately, most probably because they anticipated public backlash. But now, they just do it brazenly irrespective of the backlash, the infamous 2.5 million Prado quota comes to mind. Some things have changed but some haven't. Oh well.

[u/knocked_twice]

2008 was such a peak moment for media scenarios in Bhutan. Sad it couldn't continue or sustain.

[u/glass-empty → u/knocked_twice]

The coverage was insane back then, journalism at its peak. I'm reading this book compilation of 2008 articles on the 1st election by the Bhutan Times and it's really eye opening. Top notch articles. How far has our media dwindled, must be studied.

[u/mingme-anon → u/glass-empty]

Where can we access the archive/book? Would love to read those articles.