
Eric Loh
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2 hours ago, hansnl said:
For these rich that is Peanuts.
I got a theory that the government artificially strengthened the Baht so that his wealth is dramatically reduced in local peanuts currency,
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3 hours ago, malibukid said:
not surprising considering the company Trump likes to keep. the U.S. needs all the friends it can get in SEA, and at any cost to counter the threat of China. Democracy and Human rights be dammed.
The threat from China is not outworn western style regime change and militarism but rather soft diplomacy of single network of supply chains and trade arteries. In this kind of threat, USA under Trump is poorly equipped.
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45 minutes ago, Eligius said:
I know nothing about this character (the new Attorney General) - but I am sure that he has a long and proud history of championing human rights, human dignity, the right to freedom of speech and freedom of conscience, and the right to oppose tyranny and the right to speak truth to Power ....
A snap shot of who he was aligned to when human right lawyers pressure the AG to quickened the prosecution of Suthep 2009 case. Probably why he was chosen.
Wongsakul Kittipromwong, chief of the Department of Special Litigation, yesterday dismissed the petition as pressure on prosecutors.
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He can’t stop those rip-offs during his 5 years of absolute power and now he intend to do so with ordinary power. Only fools will believe that.
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41 minutes ago, Dogmatix said:
He netted a pretty penny from the fake exports in the rice pledging scam. That was worth at least B20bn shared mainly between him and the Siam Indigo shyster who also is also a fugitive from justice. He was happy to see his cronies get 40 years prison stretches for that and his sister have to flee the country too, just to make an extra few bob on top of what he had already grabbed.
Thought it was more but really without proof, who knows. Don’t the junta will love to have your evidence to confiscate his assets and they will not accused of fabricating the case.
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7 hours ago, webfact said:
Amending the Constitution is an urgent policy of the new government,
That's so insulting and degrading to the mastermind behind the constitution who work so hard and diligently to gift-wrapped the constitution to the elites and the military. Meechai will not be a happy chappy.
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5 minutes ago, Dogmatix said:
PT not being allowed to form a government will definitely have further negative impact on his wealth. How sad!
Some how his wealth actually increase from 1.6B in 2014 to 1.8B in March 2019. Not too shabby.
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1 hour ago, hotchilli said:
With the passage of time & change in political figures his once solid grip is slipping, time for this dinosaur to go to rest.
He will be told to go away if his parties lose badly in the election just like Ahbisit. The formula still works when his parties keep winning.
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The government should have a key strategy to reduce the dependence on export and increase the domestic economy to balance the economy. The 70% of country economic output reliance on export is vulnerable to global trade woes. Thailand has a large population to have a vibrant domestic economy and has a good start in terms of a healthy tourism industry that contribute to 9.4% of GDP and a entrepreneur spirit. The three-pronged strategy do has some of the elements that can improve the domestic economy but the reduction of reliance to export should be the encompassing strategy. More fiscal policies should be deployed to unleash more dynamism in domestic consumption. Will see if their strategies will be implemented effectively.
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43 minutes ago, webfact said:The Prime minister of Thailand has spoken out about locals ripping off tourists -
You lead by example by ripping off the nation.
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Pompeo stance much resonate with his boss love for dictators and authoritarian leaders.
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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:
Senator Seri Suwannaphanont said he believes senators will not act as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s “personal guardians” when he is targeted or attacked by the opposition MPs during the two-day period.
Surely you jest. The senators existence and salary is entirely in the hands of their overlord. Their appointments are to enhance his agenda, protect and rescue him when confronted. He is a fragile child not used to attacks and criticisms.
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15 minutes ago, bangrak said:
Khun Eric, please, erm, maybe, possibly there is something like 'your clan', a 'clan' you write about, or is it: write for!? But I am no part of a, of any, 'clan'. When I write a comment, a reaction, here and elsewhere, it is MY, personal opinion, whichever individual and whatever entity might be concerned!
Perhaps you do some self reflection on the number of times you tried to insinuate others of clan association. The only 'clan' that I support is democracy and I dislike bullies aka the military. I also inject myself into any conversation if facts are noticeably ignored. I respect your honesty as regards to clan association and I hope you respect mine too.
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19 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:A "good country" to me that would be one that works to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor (like sharing) rather than working to increase the gap between rich and poor (selfish,arrogant,self righteous and superior).
To add on to your excellent point, a good country is one that allows people to speak their minds and shape their own and children's future. Democracies are on the average richer than others and have a better record of fighting corruption. That so many people in so many different parts of the world are prepared to risk so much for democracy is testimony to its enduring appeal.
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18 hours ago, londonthai said:
average age of them is 70, they need a lot of rest and sleep. Most of them never worked a day in their life, so a little difficult for them to get motivated, they are reach anyway.
They should rename the upper house to half-way house for retirees.
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The coup government had 5 years and article 44 to do some meaningful plan for water management but they didn't. The master plan was initiated by the previous government and cover aspects of flood and drought management. The coup government dropped the ball and sat on their hinds.
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37 minutes ago, Eligius said:I am surprised that many posters took Thanathorn's words to refer to us ex-pats here in Thailand. I don't think he meant us at all. I am sure he was referring to the 'international community'. And he is right: they are NOT going to help the Thais get freedom back. Look at how some of the biggest international players in the entire world are not condemning (far from it!) the recent fake election in Thailand - but are salivating over the opportunity to continue to 'do business' with the Thai faux-elite.
That's my impression too that he was referring to the democratic foreign governments. I too am disappointed with the failures of foreign governments for not coming out with stronger condemnation of the recent sham election and the decline in democracy over the last decade. In any case, Thailand will probably ignore the strong words from the foreign governments. Sanctions may be too harsh and not necessary work. Bottom line, Thais will have to fight their own battle and hopefully starting with Thanathorn.
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30 minutes ago, Henryford said:
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Feel free to say anything now that military rule has ended.
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11 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:
Any idea how to find out when it will be televised?
You can find out more about Thai Parliament TV which is telecast terrestrial, satellite and cable.
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19 minutes ago, bangrak said:
Khun Eric, it is IMO very disappointing that you still climb on the barricade here about a ..., a 'being' like that Jatuporn. I give you the credit that it are you clients making you to, possibly still having future plans for that kind of monsters. Pray not, but considering the turpitude of the clan you represent...
Well to be fair he been prosecuted and jailed by your clan who really has the leverage over the judiciary institutions. On top on that they grant themselves amnesty. Even their aligned politicians don’t see jail time.
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23 minutes ago, bangrak said:
Khun Eric, do you mean accused of terrorism Jatuporn does not have to stand in front of a Court, really?
You do understand the term innocent until proven guilty.
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8 hours ago, Ozman52 said:
Oh right, the UDD were "long term protesters", a rather polite way to describe a pack of mercenary propagandists and agitators. Let's take Jatuporn in particular; plenty of wealth but no declared income, people just gave him things! Of course, he missed out on the party list seat the others were handed for their crimes, but not for want of trying.
Jatuporn declared his income at 8 M Baht in accordance to the legal requirement. Don’t you ever take time to find out? Do you know Prayut and Prawit declared income? 128 M and 87 M baht respectively from soldier salary.
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7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
I will try to make it easy for you:
Thaksin was super corrupt and he was removed.
All Thaksin clones worked for Thaksin and were removed.
Even you should be able to look up many of the corrupt deals for which people were convicted. There are still lots of cases going on.
Imagine the super rich Thaksin would have worked for all Thai people. When he started he told everybody that he is already rich and that is why he would be such a good PM because he does not need more money. And then soon he had to admit his not so honest mistake hiding money with his maid, drivers, gardeners, etc.
Obviously Thaksin was and is not honest. He is a wanted criminal.
Now how many coups would we have had if Thaksin would have worked for the people? Imagine if he would not have enriched himself but actually worked to make Thailand better. He could have done that. He did some good things. Thaksin is not stupid.
But he is greedy, very greedy, so he had to make sure that he and his cronies make a lot more money.
And that was when people got upset and when we had more and more demonstrations.
And at some stage the military took over, peacefully, because lots of people (especially the tax payers in Bangkok) were happy that Thaksin was removed.
But Thaksin continued. And his little sister continued. Greedy same same. And history repeated himself.
Thaksin could have been the great leader beloved by everybody without coups - if he wouldn't have been so greedy.
It was his choice and the red-shirts are his "army" like PT is his party.
He is responsible for all the bad things which happened because he is so greedy.
It shouldn't be too difficult for you to understand this.
Lost soul who still believed that coups were due to Thaksin corruption and greed. You do need to know more about Thailand history. The long years in Thailand and staying in Sukhumvit don’t seem to help your understanding much.
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He is so funny; maybe host Thai version of the Late Show.
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Thaksin crossing into new territories
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In doing so broke 2 Political Party laws in source of funding and outside influence which the NACC will normally intensify their diligence to nail him. Nothing so far,