1. Thai governments, long dominated by former army generals and rich businessmen, can no longer simply ignore these people, as in the silent past. 2. A Baptist, he is nevertheless supported by many Muslims and distrusted by many Christians because of his background in the army, long dominated by northern Muslims. 3. For Moscow, the deal signified a significant breakthrough into the Southeast Asian defence market, long dominated by the United States, officials said. 4. For Moscow, it was a significant breakthrough into the Southeast Asian defence market, long dominated by the United States, analysts said. |