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###### I love the south too but it just ain't worth the risk.
Its a real shame that the international media will not mention that this problem is confined to the south. The headlines will include the word(s) "Thailand" not "South Thailand".
As if the issue with visas wasn't putting enough pressure on tourisim, what tourist will want to come here now that they are a target?
Sad days ahead, and I'm sorry to say, but I place the blame directly on the heads of the former/caretaker govt, they are guilty of failing to act.
Sad state of affairs when a confident Prince is on location after the incident, chatting with locals and foreigners in their language while a spineless amoeba of a Caretaker PM is abroad or hiding as usual, ordering his "best men" to show up afterwards.
Good comment !!
Not surprisingly, Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin is denying everything in his typical bombastic style saying that the attackers were simply drug-addicted youth who were paid off by crime interests.
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Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is the only son of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand, and Queen Sirikit.
Vajiralongkorn was born in the Royal Palace in Bangkok. He was educated at a primary school in Bangkok, and then at private secondary colleges in the United Kingdom (Millfield School, Somerset) and Australia (The King's School, Sydney).
In 1972 the King gave him the title "Somdech Phra Boroma Orasadhiraj Chao Fah Maha Vajiralongkorn Sayam Makutrajakuman," making him the Crown Prince and heir to the throne.
We love you.
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Witnesses said the bombs went off at roughly five-minute intervals starting at around 9pm, when the area was crowded with tourists and locals going out to dine and for night entertainment.
The first bomb to go off was on Thammanoon Withi Road, at the entrance to a pub called Deep Wonder in the basement of the Odean Shopping Mall. The second bomb went off at a junction a few hundred metres down the road, and the third one another few hundred metres on.
Thammanoonwithi Road is one of the most crowded roads in Hat Yai City, with more than 10 hotels along its length. More than 1,000 tourists, both Thais and foreigners, were checked in at the hotels. All were evacuated.
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Thailand violence
http://www.alertnet.org/printable.htm?URL=...iles/TH_INS.htm
Thaksin get out !!
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Uniformed and plainclothes police drag a man towards Pathumwan police station for questioning after he was injured yesterday in a clash with supporters of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Central World shopping complex. - BP
The man on the right is one of the most prominent, infamous Men In Black. He was shown by ASTV-1 as being all over the place acting very suspicious...
I hope the old man is still alive this afternoon...
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The infamous "man in black", Charan Chong-on, goes plaid.
Bad guy !!
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Yeah I just saw it, people being manhandled by men dressed in black. One guy over 60 years of age bloody and bruised face, and a younger lady who looked harmless with a fair amount of blood on her neck.
Anti-Thaksin
Mr. Itthiphon Sorawitsakul
Miss Vasu-porn Boonmee
We must continue to hope for, and fight for, clean, transparent politics. And our politicians must be good people, not greedy people who only want money. I really believe we can have this, one day, in Thailand, because there are lots of very good and moral people in this country.
Pro-Thaksin
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Thaksin Auk pai - GET OUT !!!
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Any word on whether Chuwit dropped off any fried rice and ice coffee today?
Wednesday July 26, 2006
The jail official said the trio must get up at 6am this morning to exercise and answer roll call just like all other inmates. Their families were allowed to bring them meals for their first breakfast in jail.
If they were not released on bail within seven days, the prison may consider sending them separately to different jail zones.
A source said they were treated to dinner yesterday prepared by Chuan Chom, a restaurant run by the department.
Earlier, deputy Chart Thai party leader Chuwit Kamolvisit paid the trio a visit at the Criminal Court, bringing along fried rice and iced coffee for them.
Mr Chuwit, who was greeted with loud boos from the trio's sympathisers, said he wanted to give the trio his moral support.
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Election commissioners imprisoned
By Daniel Ten Kate
The courts finally removed the three remaining election commissioners from power yesterday, effectively ending the institutional stand-off that had paralyzed the country for six months.
Policemen stand guard in front of the Criminal Court
The Criminal Court sentenced the embattled trio to prison for four years and stripped them of the right to vote for 10 years after finding them guilty of letting unqualified candidates stand in a run-off to the ill-fated April 2 election. The Appeals Court also denied bail to Election Commission Chairman Wassana Permlarp, pictured leaving the courtroom, and commissioners Prinya Nakchudtree and Virachai Naewboonnien, all of whom spent last night in Bangkok Remand Prison.
Election Commission Chairman Wassana Permlarp
Prinya Nakchudtree
Virachai Naewboonnien
The Appeals Court said that even though the Constitutional Court "nullified the April 2 election because of a problem of legitimacy," the election commissioners"still stayed in their positions despite the doubt and skepticism of the people," according to Chusak Sanaboonyarit, a defense lawyer who read the court verdict to reporters last night.
Supporters of the Thai Election Commission in front of The Criminal Court.
He was arrested by policemen after kicked the unsupporter of the three commissioners.
"If the defendants are released on bail they can continue to work on their posts to organize another election that will cause severe damage that may affect the peace in the country," the verdict added. "Therefore, the court does not approve bail."
In denying the commissioners bail, the court effectively forced them to resign their positions. The election commissioners have 30 days to appeal the decision, and legal experts said the appeal process could drag on for months.
The guilty verdict was widely expected after the heads of the Supreme, Administrative and Constitutional courts all stepped out of their jurisdiction in early May and called for the election commissioners to resign. Many analysts saw the removal of commissioners as the last obstacle to fulfilling His Majesty the King?s instructions to the country?s top jurists on April 25 to "solve the problem."
The court said the commissioners violated Articles 24 and 42 of Election Commission law when organizing the second round of voting on April 23. The judges said the commissioners improperly instructed local election officials to allow small-party candidates to switch constituencies, a decision that allowed Thai Rak Thai candidates to circumvent a requirement that uncontested candidates receive at least 20 percent of the eligible vote.
The election commissioners can ask the Supreme Court today to release them on bail. But that is unlikely, given that the Supreme Court said yesterday it would start the process of selecting candidates for a new Election Commission today.
"The selection process of new EC commissioners will be kicked off straightaway," Virat Chinvinijkul, secretary to the Supreme Court, told reporters yesterday. "The process will take about 20 days only and it will be completed in time before the October 15 election for sure."
The Election Commission normally consists of five members. One commissioner died last year, and the other, Gen Charupat Ruangsuwan, resigned after the Constitutional Court nullified the April 2 election.
Although the Constitutional Court verdict that scrapped the election said ?the intention of the EC for planning the new election is honest and aimed at creating fairness," the country's top judges made an unprecedented extra-judicial call for the commissioners to step down. The Supreme Court then refused to fill the vacant positions on the EC until the trio resigned.
Senate Speaker Suchon Chaleekrua plans to meet with his legal staff tomorrow. He must formally ask the Supreme Court to nominate candidates that the Senate can then approve.
The Criminal Court decision yesterday prompted loud cheers and minor scuffles from rival factions waiting outside the courtroom. The three commissioners remained defiant immediately after the decision.
"I will continue working until the last minute,"Prinya said in an interview with iTV immediately after the court verdict." I insist I did nothing wrong. I'm still willing to take care of the next election."
Just a few hours later, the commissioners were escorted to the Bangkok Remand Prison on Ngam Wong Wan Road in Chatuchak district. All three spent last night in a room with other prisoners, and prison officials said they would receive no special treatment.
Wassana Permlarp were escorted to the Bangkok Remand Prison.
Wassana Permlarp sit in a white van.
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Quote of the day
" I will continue working until the last minute," Prinya
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Bangkok, - THAILAND : Policemen stand guard (Commando policemen
? ) in front of the criminal court in Bangkok, 25 July 2006 as supporters of the Thai Election Commission shout slogans. The three members of Thailand's election commission were sentenced to four years in prison after the court found them guilty of malfeasance in the handling of April's inconclusive election.AFP PHOTO/PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL
by Boonradom Chitradon, July 25, 2006
BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's three top electoral officials were sentenced to prison Tuesday over their handling of April's inconclusive polls, in a victory for rivals of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Bangkok's criminal court sentenced the three members of the election commission (EC) to four years in prison, ruling that they had illegally acted in favor of candidates from Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party.
The sentence strips them of their offices but the three commissioners vowed to file an appeal -- a move not thought likely to succeed as members of the Supreme Court have repeatedly urged the commissioners to resign.
The TRT won the April 2 election, but the victory was undermined by an opposition boycott that left dozens of seats empty.
The charges against the commissioners stemmed from their attempt to organize re-runs of the elections to fill the empty seats. The court ruled that the handling of the re-runs illegally benefited Thaksin's party.
"The constitution requires that the EC must be politically neutral and honest to organize free and fair elections," the court said in its verdict.
"But the facts in this case prove that the EC organized elections that were not free and fair and that violated the constitution," it said.
The constitutional court has already invalidated the election results, clearing the way for new polls on October 15.
Thaksin said the latest ruling would not delay the elections and denied that his party had received any unfair advantage.
"Everything proceeded according to the rules," he said.
But the verdict marked a victory for Thaksin's rivals, who have accused the commission of bias that they warned would threaten the credibility of the new elections.
The case was filed by the opposition Democrat Party, which praised the verdict and urged the court not to grant the commissioners bail.
"I will argue against granting them bail, to make sure that they cannot resume their work or continue their endless mistakes that have damaged our country," party official Thaworn Senniam told reporters.
The verdict brings Thailand one step closer to resolving months of political crisis and to ensuring that the new elections produce a government, analysts said.
"Both political parties and business leaders wanted to see the election commissioners resign," said Thanavath Phonvichai, professor at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
"If a new set of commissioners are appointed, that will minimize complaints about unfair elections."
Government spokesman Surapong Suebwonglee said the process to replace the commissioners would begin immediately.
Thaksin's problems began in January, when his family earned 1.9 billion dollars from a tax-free sale of telecom stock.
That angered Bangkok's middle classes, who took to the streets for months to demand Thaksin's resignation over alleged corruption.
Thaksin called elections to end the protests but the opposition boycott foiled his plan and plunged the kingdom deeper into political turmoil, which has also become a drain on the economy.
Leaders of the anti-Thaksin protests had vowed to return to the streets if the election commissioners organized the new polls.
Somsak Kosaisook, one of the protest leaders, said the anti-Thaksin movement still wanted the premier to resign.
"If he remains in office, he will continue to interfere in every issue. If he resigns, the problem will disappear," he said.
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This night, They have to sleep in this here.
"Bangkok Remand Prison"
July 25, 2006
18.40 PM
In front of Bangkok Remand Prison.
They were welcomed the three commissioenrs in front of Bangkok Remand Prison.
EC chairman Vasana Puemlarp, EC members Prinya Nakchadtree and Virachai Naewboonnien were controlled by policemen in this white van.
You can contact them at here.
Address
Bangkok Remand Prison
33 Ngam-wong-wan Road,
Lad-yao,Jatujak, Bangkok 10900 , THAILAND
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 66-2-591-7060 Contact 24
Facsimile 66-2-588-4023
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Bangkok Remand Prison
Brief History
"Bangkok Remand Prison" had been establised in 1890 at Trokkam District,Mahachai Road,during the perod of King Rama V. Its first name was "Prison for Serious Crime". Later,the prison's name was changed into "Klong Prem Central Prison ( Petty Offense )"
At present, Bangkok Remand Prison is located on Ngam-vong-wan Road where the Bang Khen Correctional for young Offenders used to be located. The prison's territory has been expanded so as to serve the increasing number of prisoners.
Bangkok Remand Prison is responsible for taking in custody of offenders in Bangkok Metropolitan area. Prison Population includes inmates awaiting investigation, inmates awaiting trial, and convicted prisoners whose sentence term not exceeding 5 years.
Prison Administration
The organization administration of Bangkok Remand Prison basically composes of 7 main sections:
1. General Administration Section
2. Custody Section
3. Inmates' Transportation section
4. Prisoner Development Section
5. Prisoner's Welfare Section
6. Penal Administration Section
7. Nursing Home
Treatment Programs for Inmates
Education
Bangkok Remand Prison has its intention to rehabilitate the inmates; so that they can reintegrate to their society as good citizen after release. Adult Education Programs are provided to inmates in the "Bangkok Adult School" established within the prison. Educational programs consist of:
1. Formal Education Program,
2. Vocational Education Program,
3. Religious Education Program, and
4. University Education Program.
Vocational Training
Vocational training programs provided for inmates within Bangkok Remand prison are:
1. Furniture Work
2. Sculptural Art
3. Basketry
4. Lapidary
5. Wood Carving
6. Engine Repair
7. Metal Welding
8. Cement Tile Work
9. Agriculture
10. Arts
Inmates' Daily Routine
06.00 h. Unlocked - personal activity
07.00 h. Breakfast
08.00 h National anthem flag ceremony - Roll call
08.30 h Attending vocational training, education program, and prison works
12.00 h Lunch
13.00 h Attending vocational training, education program, and prison works
15.00 h Personal activity
16.00 h Dinner
16.30 h Locked-up
20.00 h Watching Television
21.00 h Prayer or Meditation - Sleeping time
Health Services
Within Bangkok Remand prison, there is a nursing home with its capacity of 50 in - patient beds. One full-time medical doctor and 12 medical staff are responsible for inmate' health service. In case of serious sickness of emergency, sick prisoners shall be referred to the Central Correctional Hospital located within the adjacent prison.
More Information : http://www.geocities.com/bkprison/E1.htm
Sweet dream (^-^) ... The three commissioenrs
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The country is showing that something has changed. It was unthinkable only few years ago that people upraise against the government and against the corruption. They need to fight for their right to be a real democracy and not only on the paper.
The huge crowd waiting to hear the verdict at the Criminal Court .
Hot news !!!
Election Commission chairman Vasana Puemlarp arrived at the Criminal Court.
God help me plz.
Pol.Lt.Gen. Aekkachai Warunpapha. ( Secretary-general of EC )
Democrat deputy secretary-general Thavorn Sennium
The EC, in hot water since the Constitution Court nullified the April 2 snap election.
Violating the election law and sentenced to four years in jail.
It is time to change and send them to jail
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Candidates for sale?: This closed-circuit video footage from Defence Ministry headquarters shows what Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban claims to be a shady deal struck among small parties and the ruling Thai Rak Thai party. The video became evidence in the Criminal Court yesterday.
ELECTORAL FRAUD ALLEGATIONS
What were they doing at the Defence Ministry?
Suthep's court shocker allegedly shows small party being bought
Democrat Party secretary-general Suthep Thaug-suban dropped a bombshell on the Thai Rak Thai Party on the first day of a Criminal Court trial against the election commissioners yesterday by producing damning evidence against General Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya.
Suthep produced what he claimed were printouts of closed-circuit television footage showing a senior figure of a small political party visiting the Thai Rak Thai deputy leader at his office at the Defence Ministry. Suthep alleged that the small party was paid to contest the April 2 general election.
... and as for the EC sub-committee's report:
The section reads: "There exists enough evidence that the [violations] committed by [some people as] representatives of the Thai Rak Thai Party is in effect equal to an act committed by the party itself. The sub-committee investigating the truth unanimously agrees that charges should be filed against Thaksin Shinawatra, caretaker prime minister, as head of Thai Rak Thai Party, and [calls for] further investigation of the case in accordance with regulations."
Continued here:
http://nationmultimedia.com/2006/05/30/hea...es_30005257.php
ELECTORAL FRAUD ALLEGATIONS
What were they doing at the Defence Ministry ?
Suthep's court shocker allegedly shows small party being bought
Democrat Party secretary-general Suthep Thaug-suban dropped a bombshell on the Thai Rak Thai Party on the first day of a Criminal Court trial against the election commissioners yesterday by producing damning evidence against General Thamarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya.
Suthep produced what he claimed were printouts of closed-circuit television footage showing a senior figure of a small political party visiting the Thai Rak Thai deputy leader at his office at the Defence Ministry. Suthep alleged that the small party was paid to contest the April 2 general election.
The party was allegedly paid to help the ruling party skirt the requirement that its candidates garner at least 20 percent of the vote in constituencies where they ran unopposed in order to take the seats.
"[These pictures] show that money was received from General Thamarak," Suthep told the four presiding judges.
Nine photographs that appeared to be printouts from security cameras at the front corridor of the minister's room were submitted as evidence. Copies were later distributed to the media.
The pictures show three close aides of Thamarak leading Chavakarn Tosawat, an executive member of the small and little-known Pattana Chart Thai Party, to the front of what is allegedly Thamarak's office. Photo number eight looks as if money is changing hands but the resolution is not clear enough to say for sure with the naked eye. All the photos were dated March 3 and the recorded times appear as 2.18pm and onward.
Thamarak yesterday questioned the credibility of the photos by asserting that no security cameras were installed at the stairway that leads to his office at the Defence Ministry, according to a source. Thamarak also denied knowing the politicians shown in the photos, nor did he pay them money, the source said.
"King Chulalongkorn built the [ministry's room] as a place for national security meetings, but they abused it," lead plaintiff lawyer Bundit Siriphan told The Nation.
Normally, senior officials charged with criminal offences are suspended from duty, but the election commissioners had exploited the protection they enjoy under the Constitution as members of independent organisations, he said.
"They are just like the Thai Rak Thai Party," Bundit said.
"The pictures speak for themselves and it's now up to the court," Suthep told The Nation. "But I know the Election Commission wants to buy time [in order to oversee another election]."
While the judges examined the photographs, Suthep presented a second and equally damning piece of evidence.
He presented the leaked report by the Election Commission (EC) sub-committee looking into Suthep's petition, alleging senior Thai Rak Thai members paid two small parties to contest the April 2 election in order to skirt the minimum-vote requirement.
Suthep told the court that the four commissioners led by Vasana Puemlarp had clearly ignored their sub-committee's conclusions. These included a recommendation that the commission file charges against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The 18-person sub-committee was led by Nam Yimyaem, a former chief judge of the Supreme Court.
Part of the last paragraph of the 17-page report, dated May 8, recommending the EC file charges against Thaksin, had earlier been leaked to the media.
The section reads: "There exists enough evidence that the [violations] committed by [some people as] representatives of the Thai Rak Thai Party is in effect equal to an act committed by the party itself. The sub-committee investigating the truth unanimously agrees that charges should be filed against Thaksin Shinawatra, caretaker prime minister, as head of Thai Rak Thai Party, and [calls for] further investigation of the case in accordance with regulations."
The four judges hearing the charges refused a plea by Jaturong Thepsuthin, the legal representative of the four election commissioners, to postpone the case until August.
Jaturong had argued that the four commissioners were busy preparing for another general election.
"This is an important case affecting democracy. The court cannot allow it to be postponed until August," Judge Boonna Jongnimitr-sathaporn said.
Jaturong told The Nation the four commissioners face more than 40 cases throughout the kingdom. He played down the magnitude of the photographs presented by Suthep.
"The photos can't explain much. We need experts to verify their authenticity," he said. "What's more, the plaintiff didn't take the photos [himself]. I think we can handle it. The judicial process is still ongoing."
The hearing will resume on Monday.
Pongsak Ruktapongpisal, the caretaker transport minister who is also deputy Thai Rak Thai secretary-general, yesterday tried to downplay Suthep's evidence by saying that it was simply a personal matter and that Thamarak should be the person to clarify it.
"If it refers to anybody, then that person should clarify the matter. Since the video refers to General Thamarak, you should ask him - not me. Now, I am not going to say anything," he said.
Pongthep Thepkanchana, a Thai Rak Thai deputy leader, said earlier he had heard that Suthep would sue the EC, but it turned out he testified by producing the footage in order to charge another person.
"As part of the legal team of the party, we can't say anything much at the moment. We need to take a look at the video first, or how the accusations hurt anybody," he said.
Concerning the accusations against Thamarak, Pongthep echoed his party colleague, saying they were a personal matter for Thamarak and that he should decide for himself what to do next. Pongthep added that the accusations may create damage at a personal level, but they had nothing to do with the Thai Rak Thai Party.
Pravit Rojanaphruk,
Kesinee Jaikawang
The Nation
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Nine photographs that appeared to be printouts from security cameras at the front corridor of the minister's room were submitted as evidence.
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Mr. Thavee Suwannapat at 2nd flr. Corridors front of the minister's room, Defense Ministry Building ( Pentagon of Thailand ).
03-Mar-06
2:18:54 PM
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03-Mar-06
2:20:29 PM
Mr. Chavakarn Tosawat, an executive member of the small and little-known Pattana Chart Thai Party, to the front of what is allegedly Thammarak's office.
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03-Mar-06
2:21:11 PM
Mr. Terachai ( Toi ) Junrapat at 2nd flr. Corridors front Minister of defense Room.
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03-Mar-06
2:22:54 PM
Mr. Chavakarn Tosawat told his friend that he was receiving 50,000 baht from General Thammarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya.
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03-Mar-06
2:23:30 PM
General Thammarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya , the Thai Rak Thai deputy leader, at 1st Flr. Upstair Minister room in the Defence Ministry.
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03-Mar-06
2:23:50PM
General Thammarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya at 2nd Flr. Wating Minister Room.
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03-Mar-06
2:37:23 PM
Mr. Chavakarn Tosawat , Mr. Terachai Junrapat and Mr. Thavee Suwannapat at 2nd flr. Corridors front Minister of defense Room.
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03-Mar-06
2:56:48 PM
Mr. Thavee Suwannapat received 50,000 baht from General Thammarak Isarangura Na Ayutthaya and brought it to Mr. Chavakarn Tosawat.
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03-Mar-06
2:56:56 PM
They were leaving from 2nd flr. Corridors front Minister of defense Room.
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The Cabinet Line-up
General Thammarak Isarangura : Minister of Defence
APPOINTED March 11, 2005
BIRTH DATE /PLACE 22 July 1938/Roiet Province
RELIGION Buddhism
MARITAL STATUS Married Mrs. Waneda Isarangura
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1963 Bachelor of Science Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Thailand
WORKING EXPERIENCES
1964-1966 Commander of Training Directorate of Joint Communications
1967-1972 Attached to division, Radio Station Directorate of Joint Communications
1973-1976 Assistant Chief, Intelligence Section, and Seconded to Second Army Area Command : Second Army Area Command Sakon Nakhon
1982-1983 Chief of Intelligence Section : Fourth Army Area Command, Nakhonsrithammarat
1984-1988 Chief of Intelligence Section, Directorate of Intelligence : Army Operation Center
1989-1990 Commander of Army Military Intelligence : Army Military Intelligence
1991-1995 Chief of Staff to Deputy Supreme Commander : Supreme Command Headquarter
1996-1997 Commanding General of Armed Forces Security Center : Armed Forces Security Center, Supreme Command
1998 Special Advisor : Supreme Command Headquarters
10 March 2004 Deputy Prime Minister
11March 2005 Minister of Defence
Source : http://www.thaigov.go.th/general/cabin/thammarak-e.htm
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Skin-tight & sexy
"Some are as tiny as 30cm from waistline to hem, and there are short skirts with front, rear or side slits, depending on your preference," he said.
Maybe They have to adjust to the climate because Thailand has a tropical climate and is hot throughout the year, especially so from March through May.
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Thanks for this post. There are lots of us men who think this way !
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PAD adds to pressure on EC to resign
Election body warned it will have to accept full responsibility if court rules that April 2 poll was illegal
The election commissioners should resign to show responsibility if the Constitution Court rules today against them about the legality of the April 2 election, the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) said yesterday.
The court is set to make a landmark ruling today as major political parties are getting ready for the possibility of a new election in the event of the polls being declared void.
PAD spokesman Suriyasai Katasila yesterday called on Election Commission members to resign if the Constitution Court annulled the April 2 election, in a show of responsibility for setting the election date too close to the time of the House dissolution by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Members of Election Commission
Police General Wassana Permlarb : Chairman of the Election Commission
Mr. Parinya Nakchatri
Mr. Weerachai Naew-bun-neang
General Jarupat Ruengsuwan
The PAD is the political movement that has spearheaded campaigns to oust Thaksin.
"If they do not resign, the PAD will seek to remove them by filing complaints with the Supreme Court or the Constitution Court," he said.
In the event of the Constitution Court ruling today that the April 2 election is valid, the PAD can still seek a further ruling by the Supreme Court, Suriyasai said.
Similar cases on the questionable validity of the April 2 polls are also pending in the Administrative Court and Suriyasai said that the PAD could pin its hope on those cases if the Constitution Court ruled that the polls were valid.
The Constitution Court is scheduled to meet and announce its ruling on the validity of the April 2 election at 10am today, said one of the court's judges, Jumpol na Songkhla.
He said the court has worked on the case without any outside pressure and denied speculations that the judges have faced heavy lobbying from certain political figures.
"However, I cannot guarantee whether the court's ruling will be what is expected by the general public or not," he said.
Another Constitution Court judge, Manit Wityatem, said he has studied evidence including tapes and documents submitted by the EC several times, and has already reached his personal verdict to be presented to the full-bench of the court today.
Sucheera Pinijparakarn,
Suphon Thanukrit
The Nation
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Suriyasai Katasila: a man of the future
Suriyasai Katasila has proved himself to be one of Thailand's foremost political activists.
A spokesman of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), Suriyasai has been standing in the front line, challenging and fighting the Thaksin regime in the name of people power.
Only in his early 30s and with enormous energy and an endless fighting spirit, he is sharp and knows how to think strategically to achieve political objectives.
Over the past three months of a gruelling political battle against the Thaksin regime, Suriyasai has played a key role in designing both the offensive and defensive strategies of the PAD.
Both the Thaksin government and the PAD have had equal intelligence information about their moves and countermoves while trying to outwit each other for political advantage.
The PAD is a political phenomenon, a reaction against the repressive Thaksin regime. Although Thais in general do not trust some key members of the PAD, they are willing to give the organisation the benefit of the doubt as it focuses its energy on resisting the Thaksin machine.
There were some 10 million "no votes" on April 2, reflecting widespread resentment against Thai Rak Thai among middle-class voters.
A protege of Phiphop Thongchai, Suriyasai has risen to meet the challenge of Thai politics being at a crossroads. Over the past two years, he succeeded in becoming secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy. The organisation's aim is to enhance the role of people's politics.
You must agree that Suriyasai has passed a critical test. He now has the larger-than-life image of a political activist. Speaking to Manager Online, Suriyasai said he slept very few hours at the height of the battle.
With his busy travel schedule, he has had to snatch naps in taxis, buses and planes. When the PAD camped out at Sanam Luang or Government House to rally against Thaksin Shinawatra, he could wake up late.
But then he'd have to travel upcountry to meet with PAD supporters.
It was probably the most intense period of his life, and he admitted to taking precautions. He received late-night calls threatening his life.
Sometimes he deliberately avoided answering his mobile phone, resulting in some 50 or 60 missed calls.
When meeting strangers, he had to keep his guard up. If they were friends, then it was all right; otherwise, he had to stay alert.
He spoke a little about his private life, how he now had little time for subjects close to his heart. But he may plans to go to the US or the UK for three or five years after this episode. Or he may set up a political party. He'll decide next year.
For now, Suriyasai can bask in his success, which has come at a big price, because his life has completely changed, for better or for worse.
Keep an eye on the future of this young man, who will be a force in Thai politics for decades to come.
The Nation
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Constitution Court invalidate the April election and order new election
The Constitution Court ruled on Monday invalidated the controversial April election and ordered a new election to be held, Court's Secretary General Paiboon Warahapaithoon said.
Eight of the court's 14 judges voted that the polls had been unconstitutional for a variety of reasons, such as the manner in which the ballot booths were placed in a way to compromise voting privacy.
Eight judges who ruled the election is unconstitutional were; Pan Chantarapan, Jira Boonpochanasoonthorn, Noppadol Hengcharoen, Preecha Chalermwanich, Mongkol Sara-an, Saowanee Assawaroj, Apai Chantanajullaka and Ura Wang-ormklang.
- Mr. Pan Chantarapan : The president of the Constitution Court -
Six other judges who ruled that the April 2 election was conducted properly and legitimate were; Sak Techacharn, Pol Gen Suwan Suwanvechoe, Manit Wittayatem, Jumpol na Songkhla, Suthee Suthisomboon and Suwit Theerapong.
The court also voted 9-5 that a new election should be held, Paiboon said at a press conference.
The nine judges were Jira Boonyapochanasoonthorn, Noppadol Hengcharoen, Preecha Chalermwanich, Mongkol Sara-an, Manit Wittayatem, Saowanee Assawaroj, Apai Chantanajullaka, Ura Wang-ormklang and Pan Chantarapan.
The five others Sak Techacharn, Suwan Suwanvechoe, Jumpol na Songkhla, Suthee Suthisomboon and Suwit Theerapong.
In past cases, Pan has repeatedly voted in favour of the government of Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Meanwhile leading opposition party, the Democrats, who boycotted the April 2 polls, said they are now ready to contest a new election.
"We are preparing for the new election, but we still have no details on the election day," said Democrat spokesman Ong-art Klampaiboon.
The historic ruling came after two groups of people filed complaints with Constitution Court, alleging that the election is unconstitutional.
The complaints -- filed by a Thammasat University law lecturer and the People's Network for Elections, a Thai watchdog -- argue that the April 2 date was chosen unfairly, that the winners were improperly certified, and that the ruling party had financed campaigns by fringe groups.
The most serious issue was that the ballot booths were placed in a way to compromise voting privacy despite the fact that the constitution stipulate that the voting has to be direct and secret.
When the meeting of judges began at the 10am, about 20 protesters standing outside the court room called on members of the election commission to resign.
The sitting of the judges today on the issues came after HM the King suggested senior judges from the Supreme Court, Supreme Administrative Court and Constitution Court to launch deliberation on a series of cases to determine the legality of Thailand's April 2 snap election which has led to widespread political confusion.
In an audience with newly appointed judges to the Supreme Court and Supreme Administrative Court, HM the King said it was the duty of the judiciary to find a way out of the country's looming constitutional crisis, caused by a highly peculiar snap election held earlier this month.
The Nation
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- Court's Secretary General Paiboon Warahapaithoon -
Click to listen >>> The Constitution Court ruled on Monday invalidated the controversial April election.
http://www.managerradio.com/Radio/DetailRa...program_id=4287
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"First you have to prove yourself," Abhisit Vejjajiva
Abhisit Vejjajiva (born 3 August 1964), Thai politician, has been leader of the opposition Democrat Party since February 2005. He is a central figure in the current crisis in Thai politics, leading a boycott of the 2 April election called by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Abhisit was born to Thai parents in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom. After graduating from Eton College, he enrolled at Oxford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree (first class honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a Master's degree in economics. He also received his Bachelor's degree in law from Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand.
After graduation, he taught economics at Thammasat University and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. He is married to dentist Pimpen Sakuntabhai. They have two children.While Abhisit may seem young for a minister, he set out on his career path at the age of nine.
When in 1973, a popular uprising transformed Thai politics overnight, Abhisit sat up late listening to the news. "Suddenly to me politics was no longer the business of the few. It was everybody's business," he says. "It opened up a new world and I thought I would like to be part of that."
As a 16-year-old schoolboy in Britain, Abhisit balanced football ("I like to think I was good!") with more worldly issues. He fondly remembers the visit of a young Democrat MP who posed for a photograph with him - Chuan Leekpai.
Abhisit started his career in politics in 1992 as a Democrat MP for Bangkok. He was reelected to the same seat in 1995 and 1996.
"In a democracy it is up to the people," he says. " We are seeing a wave of younger politicians being given a prominent role precisely because the parties need to respond to the public call for a changing of the guard."
In the elections of 2001 and 2005, he was returned to parliament as a Party List MP for the Democrat Party.
During his political career, he has served as Democrat Party spokesman, Government spokesman, Deputy-Secretary to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Chairman of the House Education Affairs Committee and Minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
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SEMINAR ON "CHALLENGES TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM"
The Faculty of Education has all along encouraged students to take advantage of various types of inter-actions in the academic world, gain experience in organizing seminars as well as participating in working groups.
This is in pursuance of the faculty's objective of providing opportunity for practical observation and experimentation for students.
A professional seminar, therefore, was held on March 3,2001 at the Hall of Fame, Hua Mark Campus. The students of Graduate Diploma in Teacher Education Program, Class I, who belong to the teaching profession were the organizers.
In this seminar, the Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party and Member of Parliament, H.E. Abhisit Vejjajiva, was the first keynote speaker on the topic of "NEW PARADIGMS in Education and Politics". He was followed by Mr. James Souza, Director of Admissions, The International School of Bangkok, who spoke on "Tapping Student Behavior Trends to Enhance Learning, "and then by Mr. John Bernhart, Technology Coordinator, Ruamrudee International School, who dealt with "Direction of Educational Technology and its Effects on Student Learning" respectively.
Mr. Abhisit specifically mentioned some challenging points in the new paradigm: Reforming the Learning and Teaching Process, Quality Assurance, and Allocation of Resources and Technology, and changing the school administrator's policies and procedures.
With regard to reforming the learning process, teachers have to change and recognize and use the new modem, the paradigm for the teaching and learning process. He also stated that the educational system needed changes to benefit both rural and urban people.
In the new educational system, the administrators should be open-minded and ready to accept changes pertaining to the decentralization of administration.
For quality assurance program, it was mentioned that all schools needed to be evaluated independently from outside, the results of which will encourage the schools to improve their teaching methodologies.
Regarding the process of allocation of resources, it was explained that this will continue to be a problem due to our ongoing economic crisis.
However, high priority should be given to find ways to allocate currently available resources to everyone, especially to schools and students in the rural areas. The impact of technology was emphasized as very important in this century.
http://www.journal.au.edu/abac_today/2001/..._challenge.html
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"Thailand, ASEAN and the World Economy" with Abhisit Vejjajiva, Leader of Democrat Party Thailand
Abhisit gave a comprehensive view of what ASEAN has been through the last decade. In the mid 1990s, World Bank used the term "Asia Miracle" to describe the boom in Asian economies. Excited Asian countries were sold to the benefits of globalisation, expanded their IT sector, engaged in efficient cost reducing productions and services, and lapped up the promises of globalization - that it would bring peace, prosperity and opportunities.
It seemed for a period that the region is poised for great success especially when many economies were rapidly opening up. Despite the success of the previous two to three decades, the focus on the status of government in the financial and private sector, particularly the unhealthy relationship between the business community and politicians in Thailandcontributed to a lack of transparency which had a role to play in the financial crisis.
The crisis started on the 2nd of July in Thailanddue to massive speculative attacks on the Thai baht. This not only affected the currencies, but also the stock markets, asset prices, and the real economies of several Asian countries, particularly Indonesiaand South Korea.. The crisis and contagion clearly demonstrated the vulnerability within the region and the lack of ability to face the volatility of the world economy.
In Thailand, the crisis was seen as a wake up call to shake up some inherent problems within the government, to rethink about joint business and political environment and to "put the house in order". The Democrat implemented the IMF package which was hugely unpopular with the people. The crisis provided the opportunity for Thailandto begin a series of political and economic reform, including constitutional reforms resulting in a new constitution which is one of the most progressive in the world.
Though Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra also started out with great plans for reform in the economy and education amongst many others, fatigue set in at the turn of the millennium and fundamental reform was stalled.
On the world economy, while US remain the super power, two new economic super powers are emerging - Chinaand India. The world economy in general has been boosted by US and China's strong engine of growth. However, many of the problems affecting global economy have not been overcome and there are new challenges today. . These include terrorism, with fresh attacks on a regular basis, the oil crisis which may lead to a global stagflation and in Southeast Asia, environmental concerns especially the haze needs to be urgently solved.
Within Thailand, the trade and current account deficit has worsened recently
Despite the many threats and problems, the past decade has revealed that within these global challenges also come opportunities, thus, the key challenge for us is - how to prepare ourselves in order to turn these challenges into opportunities.
Turning to Thai domestic politics, Abhisit observed the general sentiment amongst the Thai for a strong government, thus, the overwhelming approval for Thaksin during the recent election. The TRT party took the majority of seats both for the House of Representatives and the Senate resulting in total control by Thaksin. However, despite having an unprecedented majority in parliament, the recent poll revealed that Thaksin's populist policies were going downhill and approval rating for him was sliding to an all time low.
There are basically three reasons for the change in mood. Firstly, the continuing violence in Southern Thailandhad created a gap between the government and the southern local province and communities. This had been reflected by the lost of seats for TRT party in Southern Thailand. Secondly, the rising global oil prices has worsened the trade deficit due to a fuel subsidy introduced in 2004 to cushion the effects of rising oil on the local consumers then.. The subsidy is becoming unsustainable. Lastly, the slowing economy is putting pressure on Thaksin?s consumption-driven policies and the public foresee the possibility of the government not being able to hand out the promises and thus, a slip in confidence.
In concluding his lecture, Abhisit again pointed out to the importance of ASEAN for the people of Southeast Asia. It is important to create an economic unit big enough to compete globally. On the security front, ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) should raise its profile to be meaningful and relevant to resolve important issues. He stated three keys to strengthening ASEAN. First, it is important to set out clear goals and directions; secondly, it is essential to have strong leadership which the governments of ASEAN should provide; lastly, people-to-people contact and interactions within ASEAN and better awareness of ASEAN among the citizens. Citing the example of EU, people of Southeast Asiashould have a sense of belonging to this regional grouping.
http://www.siiaonline.org/thailand_asean_a...e_world_economy
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THAILAND: Don't gag press, people, says Abhisit
Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva urges Thai Prime Minister to refrain from media censorship
By Mongkol Bangprapa
Opposition Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has warned the government not to undermine the freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and promised action if the government's reaction to the mass media proves to be unconstitutional.
Mr Abhisit sent a message to the government after meeting media tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul at Ban Phra Arthit building on Phra Arthit road, the head office of the Manager Media Group, for over an hour yesterday.
Mr Sondhi is the host of the Muang Thai Rai Sapda (Thailand Weekly) talk show and founder of the Manager daily newspaper. He is facing defamation lawsuits from Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for his severe criticism of Mr Thaksin during his talk show.
Mr Abhisit said several government actions, especially attempts to block ordinary channels of information and expression, were affecting the freedom of the press.
He cited an order from the Public Relations Department to ban the broadcasting of the Muang Thai Rai Sapda talk show on the ASTV-News11 cable channel, which is under its jurisdiction.
The order seemed to have resulted from an intention to close any programme that had different opinions from the government, Mr Abhisit said.
He vowed to take action if any law was abused to aid and abet any action that was unconstitutional.
The Democrat leader denied that his meeting with Mr Sondhi yesterday meant he was joining forces with the media tycoon against the government.
He said the opposition was just trying to maintain the freedom of people and the mass media in expressing their opinions and checking the government.
"As I have said, I may disagree with several points made by Mr Sondhi. But the difference is that a democrat must protect the people's right to speak, regardless of whether he agrees or disagrees with the messages. A dictator does not think that way," Mr Abhisit said.
"I have repeatedly warned the government that present tension results from the government's attempts to block people's expression. There has been no other elected government that applies all means to block the media [such as this]."
He urged both Mr Sondhi and the government to adhere to the law and peaceful means in their disputes and to avoid creating conditions for violence.
"Those who hold power must always be aware that they are duty-bound to maintain peace in society," he said.
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Democrat celebrates 60th anniversary
The Democrat Party celebrates the 60th anniversary of its establishment Thursday.
Former Democrat MPs and leading party members attended the celebration at the party head office.
Leading members of other parties also attended the celebration, including Chat Thai Party deputy leader Somsak Prissanananthakul and Chat Thai director Nikorn Jamnong.
Former Thai Rak Thai party-list MP Pramual Rujanaseri and Nakhon Ratchasima senatorial candidate Pornthep Tejapaiboon also attended the event.
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Abhisit says Thaksin may play puppet master role
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva Thursday voiced concern that outgoing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra would play the role of puppet master over the next prime minister.
Thaksin expressed the concern while making a speech at a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Democrat Party's establishment.
Abhisit said it would be good for the country if Thaksin decided to take a break from politics for the situation to ease out.
But, he said, it would pose great danger to the democracy if Thaksin decided to step aside so that he could control the new prime minister from behind the scene.
"Thaksin may step away so that he can have power over the prime minister. He will create a special status, which will pose great danger to democracy because he will have power without having to take any responsibility," Abhisit said.
Abhisit said the people and civil servants had to rise against the Thaksin regime and would not allow Thaksin to control the power from behind the scene.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/
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Abhisit Vejjajiva (born 3 August 1964), Thai politician, has been leader of the opposition Democrat Party since February 2005. He is a central figure in the current crisis in Thai politics, leading a boycott of the 2 April election called by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Abhisit was born to Thai parents in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom. After graduating from Eton College, he enrolled at Oxford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree (first class honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a Master's degree in economics. He also received his Bachelor's degree in law from Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand.
After graduation, he taught economics at Thammasat University and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. He is married to dentist Pimpen Sakuntabhai. They have two children.
Abhisit started his career in politics in 1992 as a Democrat MP for Bangkok. He was reelected to the same seat in 1995 and 1996.
In the elections of 2001 and 2005, he was returned to parliament as a Party List MP for the Democrat Party. During his political career, he has served as Democrat Party spokesman, Government spokesman, Deputy-Secretary to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Chairman of the House Education Affairs Committee and Minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
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exactly teletiger, I am glad that you did followed the oversea commentaries which many here do not. That was the reason many are too negative in their comment.
Look at all the past Premier that have served Thailand. Tell us here, is there anyone that is better than the current premier.
You might think I am a Pro-thaksin. That's is up to you. but facts is facts.
Time will reveal that you will regret for what you are hoping for.
The Ugly Thailand Prime Minister
1. Field Marshal Sarit Dhanarajata
Sarit Dhanarajata staged a coup in 1957 and served as Thailand's dictator until his death in 1963.
In October 1958 he declared martial law, silencing the experiments in open politics since 1955.
Sarit justified his authoritarianism in two ways: he argued for a return to Thai traditions of social order, and he accelerated economic development and social modernisation.
When Sarit died in December 1963 power transferred peacefully to his close associates Generals Thanom Kittikachorn (who became Prime Minister) and Praphas Charusathian (Deputy Prime Minister).
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2. Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn
Thanom came to be known as one of Thailand's so-called "Three Tyrants" when he ran the country in the 1960s and early 1970s with his son, Col. Narong Kittikachorn, and Narong's father-in-law, Field Marshal Praphas Charusathien.
Thanom, who also held the rank of field marshal, was generally seen as the more conciliatory partner, and Praphas the hard-liner. A dapper, silver-haired man with a cheery grin, Thanom often served as a peacemaker between opposing political factions.
Thanom's regime - like Sarit's - was notable for massive corruption and close ties to the United States because of their shared drive against communism.
The three were driven into exile following a bloody student-led uprising in October 1973. They were accused of nepotism, massive corruption and ordering the massacre of protesters in the streets of Bangkok during the uprising.
Thanom was allowed to return to Thailand in late 1976 from Singapore to serve as a Buddhist monk, sparking new demonstrations by pro-democracy protesters. Many believe his return was meant to set the stage for a right wing counterrevolution.
On October 6, 1976, a cold-blooded massacre of student protesters by police and the army took place at Bangkok's Thammasat University, and a coup installed a new, military-guided right-wing government.
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3. General Suchinda Kraprayoon
http://www.angkor.com/2bangkok/2bangkok/bl...lackmay01.shtml
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4. General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh
Chavalit was elected as Prime Minister on November 25, 1996 after Banharn Silpa-Archa resigned. On November 6 1997, Chavalit resigned as Prime Minister due to the Asian financial crisis.
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5. Thaksin Shinawatra
Search in this forum by enter a word " Thaksin"
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The Good Thailand Prime Minister
1. Dr. Pridi Banomyong
Pridi Phanomyong (May 11, 1900 - May 2, 1983) was a Thai politician. He was a former Prime Minister and Senior Statesman of Thailand, and named one of the world great personalities of the century by the UNESCO in 2000.
On 8 December 1941, Imperial Japan launched its attacks on Southeast Asia and the Allied possessions in the region, which resulted in the full development of the Pacific War.
This included several amphibious landings at Thailand, such as the Battle of Prachuab Khirikhan, the Thai government quickly agreed to let the Japanese pass through and utilise its military bases in order to strike other Allied possessions in the region, including commencing the Battle of Malaya.
Pridi refused to sign the declaration of war against Britain and the United States in 1942 and, as a result, was effectively demoted by Phibun to take on the figurehead role of Regent.
In this capacity, Pridi built up the anti-Japanese underground Free Thai Movement "Seri Thai" network in Thailand. Codenamed "Ruth", he established contact with the Allies and Seni Pramoj's parallel organisation based in the United States.
As the war progressed and the fortunes of the Japanese had turned, public dissatisfaction grew and Phibun was forced to resign as prime minister in 1944.
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2. Professor Sanya Dharmasakti
King Bhumibol, who had been seeking Thanom Kittikachorn's ouster, took a direct role in dealing with the crisis in order to prevent further bloodshed and called Thanom and his cabinet to Chitralada Palace for talks.
In the evening, the king went on television and radio to announce a compromise solution: Thanom had resigned as prime minister but would remain as supreme commander of the armed forces.
In consultation with student leaders, the king appointed Sanya Dharmasakti (Sanya Thammasak) as interim prime minister, with instructions to draft a new constitution. Sanya, a civilian conservative, was the rector of Thammasat University and known to be sympathetic to the students' position.
Prime Minister Sanya gave full credit to the student movement for bringing down the military dictatorship. At the state ceremony honoring those who had been killed during the 1973 demonstrations, he pledged, "Their death has brought us democracy which we will preserve forever."
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3. M.R. Kukrit Pramoj
He is considered by many to be one of the great statesmen of Thailand, often compared to the likes of Winston Churchill. Of aristocratic birth, he was a loyalist and served the monarchy till his death.
He was a leading authority on traditional Thai culture and had a polymathic range of interests from Thailand's classical dance to literature. Most famous for his literary works, he earned the title of "National Artist" in 1985. His works encompass many subjects from humour to drama.
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4. General Prem Tinsulanonda
Born in Songkhla Province, he attended the Maha-Vajiravut Secondary School in Songkhla, and the Suan-Kularb College in Bangkok.
In 1941 he joined the Royal Thai Army Academy, and after rising in the military hierarchy he joined politics in 1959, when he became member of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
In 1968-71 he was Senator, 1972-73 Member of Parliament and in 1976 he became member of the Advisory Council of Prime Minister Tanin Kraivixien.
Under Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan he was deputy Interior Minister in 1977-78 and Minister of Defence 1979-80.
After political unrest Prem dismissed the parliament in 1988 and resigned. He left politics, and became member of the Privy Council, in which he became the successor of Sanya Dharmasakti.
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5. Mr. Anand Panyarachun
He was first instituted as Prime Minister in 1991 right after a military coup led by General Suchinda Kraprayoon toppled the government of Chatichai Choonhavan.
Key accomplishments of his government include the establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and a highly effective anti-AIDS/HIV policy.
He was appointed Prime Minister a second time in 1992 after Suchinda's government collapsed in less than two months.
Since March 2005, Anand has served as chairman of the National Reconciliation Commission tasked with overseeing that peace is brought back to the troubled south.
A fierce critic of the Thaksin-government, he has frequently slammed the handling of the southern unrest, and in particular the State of Emergency Decree. He has been quoted to have said, "The authorities have worked inefficiently.
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6. Mr. Chuan Leekpai
As the leader of the Democrat Party, Chuan was elected in 1992 after the abortive coup by General Suchinda Kraprayoon, thus becoming Thailand's first prime minister to come to power without either aristocratic or military backing.
He was defeated in the 1995 election, but assumed power in late 1997 following the fall of the Chavalit Yongchaiyut administration, which was held responsible for the currency crisis that beset Thailand from July 1997.
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hi...
this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.
is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?
come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.
amarka
Dear Toxin,
Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Respect is something to be earned.
I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.
To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:
Tak Bai, 2004
Yeah, that's right. sriracha john
This is anti-Thai
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Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai
Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot
Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday.
The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally.
About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University.
The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident.
Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue.
The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them.
Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum.
The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in.
As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers.
Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members
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About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later.
The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one.
Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair.
Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there.
After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear.
Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to.
A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people.
This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful.
Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located.
Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation.
These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained.
source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php
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***** You have to watch this video clip *****
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwgo4E8BUXY&search=mungemo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5_w5e8ydk&search=mungemo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID6D_yIfCOk...C7EC442&index=2
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hi...
this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.
is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?
come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.
amarka
Dear Toxin,
Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Respect is something to be earned.
I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.
To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:
Tak Bai, 2004
Yeah, that's right. sriracha john
This is anti-Thai
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Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai
Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot
Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday.
The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally.
About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University.
The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident.
Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue.
The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them.
Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum.
The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in.
As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers.
Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members
.
About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later.
The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one.
Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair.
Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there.
After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear.
Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to.
A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people.
This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful.
Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located.
Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation.
These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained.
source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php
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hi...
this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.
is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?
come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.
amarka
Dear Toxin,
Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Respect is something to be earned.
I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.
To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:
Tak Bai, 2004
Yeah, that's right. sriracha john
This is anti-Thai
and this
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"I won't accept the premiership in a selection process when the House of Representatives convenes its first session after the general election,"
Thaksin is stepping down but he can be the PM in the next election.
I do not want to see him as the PM in the future.
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Thx for no vote in this election.
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It seems the only way to stop Thaksin is for the Thai people to stop the TRT.
I can not agree with you anymore.
Thaksin Shinawatra to take "political break"
Six Blasts Rock Hat Yai
in Thailand News
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Giving moral support
On September 17, advisor of Democrat party, Mr. Chuan Leekpai visited to give moral support to Hat Yai's groups in Songhla Province.