Mentors Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Supreme Court judges allowed ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra to keep 30.24 billion baht. [color:red]Judges said that "to seize all the money would be unfair since some of it was made before Thaksin became prime minister".[/color] http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/169856/thaksin-allowed-to-keep-bt30-24-bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 dont worry it's only a temporary maybe thAT HE & POJAMAN GETS TO GET SOME its dependent on further evaluations of tax owed, interests, dividends etc so game 1 clear loss as expected & 2nd set may be cold water in the face also. at least there appear a bit of understanding in both camps as well as in between not only disbelief. this is a historical moment for Thailand & corrupt politicans/biz men cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Bangkok Post 26 Feb 2010 Thaksin to cope with 'unfair' verdict Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra spoke shortly after the Supreme Court handed down the verdict in assets seizure case, saying that it was "unfair". The court ruled to confiscate 46.37 billion baht, and allowed him to retain 30.72 billion. He had said earlier he would issue a reaction from the United Arab Emirates. Thaksin began by apologising to his family. He said his ex-wife Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra had told him long ago that they had enough money and that he did not need to get involved in politics. He then said that his Red Shirt supporters can be angry about the verdict, but they must act rationally and avoid violence. He swore that he would die within seven days if it was true he gained his assets illegally. He slammed the "elite bureaucrats", known as amataya, during his video link. Earlier today, a grim looking Thaksin addressed opposition Puea Thai members at the party's headquarters via video link, saying he and his family would be able to cope, regardless of the verdict on the assets seizure case. His address was about five minutes long. "Today, I'm more heartened and ready for any outcome of the verdict. My family and I are prepared to deal with the imminent situation," Thaksin said. "I would like to thank the leaders and core members of the Puea Thai Party and hope that everyone will be rational when listening to the court's ruling." He said he would like all Puea Thai members to continue working for the country and its people. After Thaksin ended his address, the Red Shirt supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) cheered and gave the deposed prime minister the clap. Former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat said Thaksin had legal advisers on international law, should he decide to take his assets seizure case to the International Court of Justice. Mr Somchai, who is Thaksin's brother-in-law, spoke during his visit to Puea Thai Party headquarters, where Thaksin supporters gathered to listen to the verdict. "If the court rules that all the frozen assets must be seized, I believe Thaksin could find a way out as he still has other businesses,†Mr Somchai said. Asked if Thaksin would have a chance to return to Thailand, Mr Somchai said everyone would like to return home but no one wants to return and be put in prison. He said Thaksin may think that he could be also imprisoned for other cases such as the Ratchadapisstake land deal. Thaksin faces a two-year jail sentence for conflict of interest while in office for abetting his then-wife's purchase of state land the Ratchadaphisek area at below market value. Mr Somchai said he had a phone conversation with Thaksin and both agreed that the assets being judged today were acquired before Thaksin took office. He said Thaksin had to receive fair treatment. "If the verdict is out and justified, then society will accept it," he said. The assets verdict will have no impact on the planned activities of the pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), Mr Somchai said. The UDD leaders announced earlier that the Red Shirts would hold mass rallies on March 12-14 to force the government to dissolve the House and put an end to the role of the "elite bureaucrats". UDD poobah Jatuporn Prompan called on the red-shirt supporters to be rational while listening to the Supreme Court's verdict on the assets seizure case, and affirmed that the UDD will not organise protests today. "Regardless of the ruling, the Red Shirts will not protest at venues like the Supreme Court or the state-run National Broadcasting Television (NBT), Mr Jatuporn said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shygye Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Now go after every MP, governor, mayor, police captain, military general, judge, prosecutor, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Himmaparn Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Bangkok Post26 Feb 2010 Thaksin to cope with 'unfair' verdict After Thaksin ended his address, the Red Shirt supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) cheered and gave the deposed prime minister the clap. You can buy a lot of Penicillin with B30.24bn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temfarang Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I am here to please: when they register a major Thai corporation in the Bahamas I'll follow your instructions. when they sell a major asset of the Thai society to a Singapore company i will. when their wife is convicted of tax evasion (Thb 546,000,000) & flees the country while on bail I will .. & poor 'ol poki-mom when England cancels their Visa due to corruption I will when they have a major hottie ( ) like singer Lydia as their mai noi I will .. & again, poor 'ol pki-mom When they demand Brit football player bow to him / her / them I will If Square Head lets me bar fine Lydia ( & she agrees to not serenade me!) all is forgiven. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqb6dVcKifE&feature=player_embedded Like I said, I am here to please .. red shirts, blue shirts, tie die .. et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Red Shirt supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) cheered and gave the deposed prime minister the clap. They gave him the clap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Now go after every MP, governor, mayor, police captain, military general, judge, prosecutor, ... Why bother with the little fish? Just work their way back through all living Prime Ministers to WW2 then start on their heirs. This could be Thailand's new growth industry. No doubt the Generals will make sure the proceeds are fairly divided among the more deserving members of Thai society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Red Shirt supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) cheered and gave the deposed prime minister the clap. They gave him the clap Well, the reporter actually wrote they "cheered and clapped the deposed prime minister". I corrected the English. :hubba: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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