cavanami Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hmmmm, the King looks a bit weak and sickly (sorry to say), so Mr. T plans to sneak back in? Seems like there are several factions "gunning" for him. I don't see him returning to T'land any time soon...IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun_Kong Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Bangkok Post23 Oct 2008 Chuan urges govt to revoke passport of Thaksin Chuan Leekpai, former prime minister and chief adviser to the Democrat Party, called on the government to speed its process in revoking diplomatic passport of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra. snip How fucking long does this take?! Monkey Nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 This man and his wife, skipped bail on Ratchadaphisek land deal case and flew from Beijing to London on August 11 after attending the opening of the Olympic Games. The court then issued a warrant for their arrests and also seized bail totalling 13 million baht on the same day. Now he complains that evidence and did not receive a fair trial. This idiot uses money to buy everything.... but was not able to buy a Supreme Court. If this man was not guilty than why did he flee to UK. I am an English and do not want us to harbour criminals. Moreover, it was a real shameful that a premiership club was run by Criminals money. They should throw him out of our country and send him back to Thailand Prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 He's opening a chippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Calls to muzzle Thaksin The government is under pressure to stop a scheduled appearance by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on a political talk show on its TV station next Saturday. Critics believe Thaksin's comments could be divisive and encourage a confrontation on the streets. They want the government to drop plans by state-owned broadcaster NBT to air the talk show, which will be broadcast from the stage at a political rally at Rajamangala National Stadium in Hua Mark. Thaksin plans to phone the show Kwam Jing Wan Nee (The Truth Today) from London. The programme is a regular weekly fixture on NBT, which on Nov 1 will move to the Rajamangala stadium to cover a rally by red-shirted, pro-government UDD activists. His comments will be the highlight of a rally planned by the pro-Thaksin group, and could be broadcast live on the state-run NBT channel - unless the government steps in. Academics and media advocates say Thaksin may try to fan political divisions by criticising his conviction in court this week. Thaksin told the global media on Thursday that his conviction was politically motivated. In a letter to the international media, Thaksin said he was being persecuted by "privileged elites who believe in anything but democracy. I am a threat to them because I represent the principle of liberal democracy". "I am still confused; there is no evidence of fraud, corruption nor abuse of power. I was convicted simply because I was a politician," he said On Tuesday Thaksin, who fled to Britain in August, was convicted by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions of abusing power while he was prime minister to help his wife's purchase of the Ratchadaphisek land at a discount in 2006. His wife Khunying Potjaman was cleared of all charges. "Interestingly, the court did not find the sale transaction of my wife unlawful or illegal. They did not convict her because she is not a politician; nevertheless, I was," Thaksin wrote. "If I were to be guilty of anything, that would be what I have shown to the Thai people, especially those underprivileged rural Thais that they can, and have the right to, demand their government to provide effective policy and programmes to improve their lives." Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat distanced the government from the rally, saying whether Thaksin talks to his supporters via telephone that day was his affair and nothing to do with the government. Wanchai Wattanasap, director of the King Prajadhipok Institute's Centre for Peace and Governance, urged the government to consider the consequences. "The phone call might not affect the government, but whether it affects the country is another thing," he said. Non-violence advocate Ahmad Somboonbualuang said Thaksin's phone call would drive his supporters to the rally and lead to a confrontation. Wilasini Pipitkul, who is in charge of media affairs at the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, said the NBT programme should be scrapped as it was a political tool used to instigate and widen political conflict. "The hosts usually give their own views, so the â??truth' is one-sided. No experts are invited to discuss and present other perspectives to the audience." People's Alliance for Democracy core member Pibhop Dhongchai said the government must be held responsible if Thaksin insults the judiciary. "If his comments offend the court or the institution [of monarchy], not only the broadcaster but the government must be held accountable for allowing a criminal to use the media," he said. The talk show is hosted by People Power party MP Chatuporn Promphan and government supporter Veera Musikhapong. Government spokesman Natthawut Saikua also appears. (Bangkok Post with Agencies) http://www.bangkokpost.com/topstories/topstories.php?id=131605 Why they are so much in panic yet? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hi, "Why they are so much in panic yet? Why?" The flipside of course is "Why does Thaksin keep butting in? Why can't he just leave Thai politics?" Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hi, "Why they are so much in panic yet? Why?" The flipside of course is "Why does Thaksin keep butting in? Why can't he just leave Thai politics?" Sanuk! maybe because Millions of voters still waiting for his glorious return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waerth Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 And the flipside is Millions of voters are anxiously awaiting him staying away for good ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 And the flipside is Millions of voters are anxiously awaiting him staying away for good ..... maybe he have 'to settle a bill'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Damn dumbass. He is as corrupt as the ones wanting him to stay away and this is Thailand problem, neither of both sides is better than the other... Couldn't he spend his retirement in peace? Wish an "accident" happen to him. Result of all this political/power struggle bullshit is people like my girlfriend and her friends worry about the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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