Flashermac Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 From the Bangkok Post: << Gothom Arya, the director of the Research Centre for Peace Building at Mahidol University, deplored Thaksin's speech, saying it was not likely to resolve the political stalemate. The former prime minister's comments were aimed at restoring his own reputation and seeking a return to Thailand, he said. Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, the rector of the Institute of Development Administration (Nida), said a royal pardon in Thaksin's case was not possible because he has not started serving his time. An amnesty law also is not the way out. [color:red]Thaksin cannot expect a law to be enacted exclusively to exonerate him.[/color] PAD coordinator Suriyasai Katasila denounced Thaksin for making references to the monarchy, saying the former prime minister's remarks could mislead the public to think that his return depended on the institution. >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7704486.stm Damn, couldn't he stay away??? The positive coming out of this mess -> he is proving to everyone that he cares about only himself. Mr. T or the guy who could not leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 You live in hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 THE NATION 3 Nov 2008 Thaksin call fails to sway critics Reference to royal mercy seen as 'presumptuous, disrespectful' Ousted prime minister and fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra should repent if he truly seeks forgiveness and reconciliation, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday. "It is unfortunate that Thaksin appears determined to sway [public] sentiment instead of showing remorse, although he should seriously reflect on his performance," he said. Abhisit and many Thaksin opponents have voiced strong disapproval over his defiance of his conviction for conflict of interest in the Ratchadaphisek land case. Thaksin has also come under criticism for what is seen as his presumptuousness in saying during his phone-in on Saturday that nothing can bring him back from exile except royal mercy and the will of the people. Former graft buster Sak Korsaengruang said Thaksin had overestimated himself by trampling on the law and the judicial system. "As a rich man, Thaksin can pay for signatures to endorse his petition for royal intervention to save himself," he said, arguing that Thaksin is misleading the public with his perceived injustice when he subscribes to legal manipulations. He said if Thaksin had no confidence in the judiciary, then he should not try to sue his opponents, including members of the Assets Examination Committee. Former AEC member Udom Fuangfung said he would not react to the remarks of Thaksin, who is a convict. Thaksin's spokesman Pongthep Thepkanchana said there were no plans to petition for a royal pardon for the ex-premier. There might be a misunderstanding because Thaksin did not mention seeking amnesty, he said. He said he saw no repercussions from Thaksin's phone-in on Saturday. Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat said he did not keep tabs on Thaksin's remarks, so he was not in a position to comment. "From what I was told, the rally was peaceful and the crowds dispersed in an orderly manner after Thaksin's call-in." The national police chief and the metropolitan police commissioner both assured him that the situation was under control, he said, allaying concerns about a violent clash between the opposing crowds as had been feared. People's Alliance for Democracy co-leader Pipop Thongchai said Thaksin's remarks drove a deeper wedge into society. "Social divisions, particularly among the grassroots people, have widened," he said. PAD co-leader Chamlong Srimuang said Thaksin was disrespectful when he tried to link his return to the monarchy. PAD spokesman Suriyasai Katasila said Thaksin was trying to sow distrust by convincing his supporters that royal intercession could somehow end or prolong his exile. Democrat Party spokesman Buranat Samutharak said the ex-premier should begin serving his two-year prison term in order to pave way for petitioning for a royal pardon. The turmoil will persist as long as Thaksin fails to realise that the more he tries to sway sentiment, the deeper become the political rifts, he said. Democrat MP Thaworn Senniam said Thaksin acted selfishly by trying to whitewash himself at the expense of society. Army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the military would not speculate on the meaning of what Thaksin had said. Army chief General Anupong Paochinda had no specific instructions on the matter. Law Society of Thailand president Det-udom Krairit said it was up to the courts to rule on whether Thaksin's remarks could be construed as contempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 since a while THE NATION is the mouthpiece of PAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Yep. So is the president of the Law Society. F*ck the laws! We all know that Thaksin is completely innocent and is another Mother Theresa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Got an interesting point of view today. A young Spanish in my company asked me a few things about Thailand. He went there once as a tourist and read about mr T today. What he told me: He didn't know mr T before reading aobut him in the news today and he doesn't care if mr T is guilty of all the crimes or not. All he sees is mr T not throwing the towel fully knowing he keeps fueling the fire....which does nothing to help the country. Wise words from my Spanish colleague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 there is an interesting article, dated from today to find on Net from an Asian Newspaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samak Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 post a link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drogon Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 As I read quite a few Asian newspapers -> could I know which one you are talking about?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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