Faustian Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 He'll be back....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi, Yep, Thais have a notoriously short memory. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 maybe Faustian thinks, Thai authorities will ask for extradition! i doubt as with his behavior as a coward and his open critics in the worldpress about the thai political and juridical system, he has put himself offside and he will never return into thai politics. a court case in thailand will only create more emotional turmoil as he is still very popular for the masses. so it is better to keep him away and let everybody save face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Bangkok Post 12 Aug 2008 The great getaway Discussions on whether and why Thaksin Shinawatara should go into exile and seek political asylum lasted a month, before a decision was made and plans were finalised. [color:red]Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to go back into exile overseas followed two meetings with Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in the past month, a highly placed source in the People Power party (PPP) said[/color][color:red]. [/color] The two men discussed ways the PPP could deal with the anti-government sentiment that had intensified since Mr Thaksin's return from his first period of self-exile, the source said. Mr Thaksin had agreed to meet with Mr Samak and discuss the possibility of his leaving the country again after people close to him several times urged him to stay overseas until the political rifts in the country eased. People in Mr Thaksin's close circle pointed out that his presence in Thailand had undesirably painted the PPP-led coalition as a nominee government serving his interests, the source said. This image had been the cause of many of the difficulties the government experienced. It could not push through implementation of its policies, Mr Thaksin was told. Members of the previous government also mistrusted him. Negative rumours about Mr Thaksin were frequently circulated and he could not control the situation. More importantly, the political rifts between pro-and anti-Thaksin people had turned increasingly violent. Because of this people around Mr Thaksin suggested that he leave Thailand and live in exile abroad, said the source. At the two meetings Mr Thaksin discussed his best options with Mr Samak. [color:red]People close to Mr Thaksin were informed about two weeks in advance that he would not return to Bangkok to report to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions yesterday, as required, said the source.[/color] Mr Thaksin had employed a team of lawyers in Britain to make an application for political asylum, the source said. It was believed they had already filed the papers. The source said it was expected that Mr Thaksin's absence would lead to an easing of political tensions and that Mr Samak would be in sole control of the administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 the coward fleeing prosecution turns now into a hero, sacrificing himself for the sake of peace in his beloved homeland! TIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi, "Mr Thaksin had employed a team of lawyers in Britain to make an application for political asylum, the source said." Political asylum? On what grounds? The reasons for his persecution are criminal not political. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Intriguing that the PM of the country helped a fugitive escape justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Didn't he promise to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Bangkok Post12 Aug 2008 The great getaway Discussions on whether and why Thaksin Shinawatara should go into exile and seek political asylum lasted a month, before a decision was made and plans were finalised. [color:red]Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to go back into exile overseas followed two meetings with Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in the past month, a highly placed source in the People Power party (PPP) said[/color][color:red]. [/color] The two men discussed ways the PPP could deal with the anti-government sentiment that had intensified since Mr Thaksin's return from his first period of self-exile, the source said. Mr Thaksin had agreed to meet with Mr Samak and discuss the possibility of his leaving the country again after people close to him several times urged him to stay overseas until the political rifts in the country eased. People in Mr Thaksin's close circle pointed out that his presence in Thailand had undesirably painted the PPP-led coalition as a nominee government serving his interests, the source said. This image had been the cause of many of the difficulties the government experienced. It could not push through implementation of its policies, Mr Thaksin was told. Members of the previous government also mistrusted him. Negative rumours about Mr Thaksin were frequently circulated and he could not control the situation. More importantly, the political rifts between pro-and anti-Thaksin people had turned increasingly violent. Because of this people around Mr Thaksin suggested that he leave Thailand and live in exile abroad, said the source. At the two meetings Mr Thaksin discussed his best options with Mr Samak. [color:red]People close to Mr Thaksin were informed about two weeks in advance that he would not return to Bangkok to report to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions yesterday, as required, said the source.[/color] Mr Thaksin had employed a team of lawyers in Britain to make an application for political asylum, the source said. It was believed they had already filed the papers. The source said it was expected that Mr Thaksin's absence would lead to an easing of political tensions and that Mr Samak would be in sole control of the administration. Wow! Some really intense reframing of reality going on here. The bit they forgot is that by doing this Thaksin and his wife are criminals. She has avoided jail. He has avoided potential prosecution and pending court cases. But of course they really did it for the country... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Bangkok Post 12-08-2008 Link England a 'safe haven' for Thaksin By Post Reporters Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife will be granted political asylum in Britain, political analysts predicted after the ex-premier fled to England with his family on Monday. Thitinant Pongsuthirak, a political scientist at Chulalongkorn University, said Mr Thaksin and his wife opted for exile because they knew they would lose their court cases here. He predicted Mr Thaksin and his wife would enjoy their exile in the United Kingdom, which is known to provide asylum to those who can prove they were politically persecuted, could not rely on the justice system in their country and were facing threats to their lives. Chulalongkorn's Chaiyant Chaiyaporn and Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, the rector of the National Institute of Development Administration, doubted Mr Thaksin would end his role in politics despite living outside Thailand. "Keep a watch on the coming military reshuffle. If his trusted associates are in power, he may come back," Mr Chaiyant said. Mr Thaksin could still pull strings through former members of the dissolved Thai Rak Thai, he added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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