virtualtraveller

It all comes down to the existence of a law that is outdated, and though well intentioned is being abused by all and sundry as an excuse to curb freedom of other expression, specifically political criticism. Of course, when you've routinely got important people saying silly things like 'coup', what can you expect. Everyone involved is being childish and ignorant of technology vis-a-vis 21st century freedom of speech.

You can always rely on the police to solve a mystery the way they want it solved.

British detective should ask the Saudi's about stonewalling. Meanwhile, a little more negative publicity mileage eeked out of this shameful incident that sticks to Thailand's 'Land of Smiles' image like a piece of dog poo on your show. Chalk that up as another own goal from our finest BIB.

Note, that's one of the most expensive surnames in the country!

tactfully no direct mention of the mafia which I'm sure he must well know about.

the timing couldn't have been more un-co-incidental, I can just imagine Jatuporn jumping up and down yelling 'coup!' 'coup!' 'coup!' 'coup!' 'coup!'

Oil spill is a drop in the ocean compared to the far more important crisis of getting Thaksin home without losing control of her country.

Abhisit needs to dress like a Prai, but otherwise, at least he's there, and not out shopping in Mozambique for Burberry gumboots.

One way or another it's going to end badly for Yingluck. She's had her day in the sun, Thailand will suffer, her naive idea that having gained power with a majority mandate everything should be accepted and they be left to get on with their 'election promises' will end in tears.

As if foreigners have no place in this discussion. Come on, it was a prank, Thaksin is a hated man, someone is bound to do this, who cares what their nationality is. Ignore it you chump.

What a ridiculous farce. Does this man really believe that we buy this crap!

Fearful is the man who knows that what he is trying to do is dodgy and unacceptable to society.

Peua Thai is so fixated on a single-minded goal of returning Thaksin and his lost money (even if it means creating new corruption opportunities) that they're digging themselves a big hole to fall in to. They listen to no advice except Thaksin's, that's dangerous. I'm guessing the establishment are sitting back letting this desperate guy create increasingly bad will for himself, then they will haul it all out with perfect timing when the pressure against Yingluck has reached tipping point. I wouldn't be surprised if they put Peua THai and her on trial for being a proxy govt, the mounting evidence (e.g. last week's taped conversation) is pretty damning. Expect her to be 'disbanded' before the next election.

The most revealing statistic here is unstated: almost 100% of Thais have only the vaguest idea what ethics is.

This guy is an expert in his field, not a relative or 'reward minister', he knows what he is talking about and he doesn't have a 'get re-elected agenda', I'm more inclined to trust and believe him that the lot running the country.

As reported by Matichon, the red mouthpiece. Not the first time a govt official has shown lack of impartiality to the political situation. It's a non news event.

Moody's is a rating agency, it has no place suggesting to a govt on economic policy, it should ask for facts clarification before making a cold hard rating decision, end of story. If can come out with comments that the present policy direction might lead to a change in credit rating but that's about it. Kittirat meeting with them to 're-assure' is nonsense, it affects the impartiality of its decisions, and by extension its entire credibility.

An extraordinary number of people die in Thailand falling off balconies but actually this was not one of them. Tragic malarky from a drunken lad, could've happened in Ireland too.

The govt should just come out with all the figures and stop being secretive about them, it only adds to the suspicion. That will clear up all the allegations. Counter attacking Supa just makes them look even more likely to be hiding something.

If this goes viral, it's a publicity disaster for KFC the world over, I think they are right to take exception, it's a sensitive issue in many countries where they do business. A big company like this can pressure this small fry to get more original with his branding.