Today the PAD movement resembles a political cult. Sondhi himself was a former cheerleader of Thaksin Shinawatra but is now a repentant man on a mission to eradicate Thaksin and his proxy from power. This gives him an almost messianic aura and mission. And there are ritual supporters have gone through over the past two years, in order to prepare them for their "final battle".
Never mind if the expression "final battle" has been used many times by leadership - like some born-again Christians who await the Judgement Day, the date can always be re-set to fit the expired deadline. (THE NATION)