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.