MikeandDow

You need to read the news the Thai people don't want Thaskin

Red shirts are in the PAST, the movement is not what it used to be !! and the people you say in the north and northeast are much older Thais NOT the younger generation You are living in the past !!!!!

Inching towards Democracy under Thaskin i very much dough it Thaskin last government was increasingly accused of dictatorship, demagogy, corruption, conflicts of interest, human rights offences, acting undiplomatically, using legal loopholes and displaying hostility towards a free press. A highly controversial leader, he has also been the target of numerous allegations of lèse majesté, treason, usurping religious and royal authority, selling assets to international investors, and religious desecration the Thai people know now What Thaskin is like. A corrupt killer gangster.

Lets get some Facts Straight 1 "People who lay siege on police station should expect full force of the law" agree BUT Not being shot at !!!!!!! 7 people killed 2 "People who supply weapons to ‘insurgents’ are also terrorists,"no proof was ever given nor taken to court 3 "War on drugs was supported and welcomed by many though ONE Important person didn’t supported it and voiced his displeasure" and so he should was very bad for Thailand, the people did support it AT THE BEGINNING, When secretary-general Kofi Anan nominated a rapporteur to investigate these gross human rights abuses, Thaksin's angry response was "the UN is not my father". Other international human rights organisations denounced the "war" as one of the worst cases of human rights abuse in recent times. Eventually, the UN Commission on Human Rights asked the Thai government to explain some 23 cases of abuse from mass killings to deaths and disappearances of rights defenders, like lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit. When the Independent Committee on the Casualties of the 2003 War on Drugs established by the Surayud Chulanont government published its report in 2008, it concluded that 1,372 of the people killed had no drug related records. More importantly, the chair of the commission concluded that all 2,873 killings should be considered crimes against humanity. Since the day the report was published, not a single case has been pursued. This culture of impunity is our national shame. Thaksin's "war on drugs" was broadly welcomed by many Thais, at the time, largely because of the terrible impact of the ya ba (methamphetamine) scourge that was sweeping through the country. The media almost gleefully reported the weekly and monthly killing tallies, as provinces sought to outdo each other. The ethnic-religious conflict ignited by Thaksin's policies in the three deep South provinces has even more tragic and longer term consequences. Since 2004, 5,700 people have died, with 1,000 imprisoned, awaiting trial for treason, which carries the death penalty. In 2002 these three provinces had a mere three cases of violent crimes, in 2005 the number jumped to 1,500 cases. The Tak Bai incident paints a dark stain across our national conscience. But our culture of immunity remains intact. Our leaders, our police, our armed forces continue to commit terrible acts of injustice with impunity. The Sunday Times article said: "Lawyers have suggested that Thaksin's drug war might amount to a crime against humanity under Article Seven of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court [ICC], set up in 1992." Thaksin finds this funny. "I've done nothing wrong!" he laughs. "I just give the policy." Human rights commissioner Wasant Panich thinks otherwise. "Those who devised the policy are primarily responsible for the deaths," he says. Mr Wasant believes that only the threat of an ICC trial will ensure this kind of incident never happens. Thailand signed the Rome Statute in 2000 but, under Thaksin, didn't ratify it. I am conscious of another more recent tragic event Thaksin's supporters will want to mention, namely the deaths surrounding the events of April-May, 2010. But there is a big difference between those events and Thaksin's earlier rampages. Abhisit Vejjajiva and Suthep Thaugsuban, then prime minister and deputy prime minister respectively, have been charged with murder. They have acknowledged these charges, indicated their willingness to stand trial and accept the court's verdict, whatever that may be. This is called "integrity", in the highest order, for accepting responsibility for one's actions. Will the same ever be said about Thaksin? Until we deconstruct this culture of impunity, Thailand's political development will remain trapped in the shadows of despair. THIS IS THASKIN VIAL CORRUPT KILLING GANGSTER

Think you are a Nut job if you believe the deaths were an accident or terrorists Lest we forget: His "war on drugs" saw 2,873 Thais dead in a matter of three months, from February to April, 2003. The victims included whole families, women, children and old people. In many cases, bodies were left out in the open in an almost ritualistic public display, to be photographed by an all too eager local press. Tak Bai incident Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra Prime Minister at the time, said “At the time of the incident, I was playing golf in the Bangna area, Bangkok, and it was reported that there was a siege at the police station in order to release the accused, who is accused of delivering weapons to insurgents, after the protest was dissolved and there were arrests of those who gathered. But after that, I didn't know how to arrest the protesters or where they were taken. No one reported it, and there were deaths that occurred”. Subsequently, Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra advised to seek justice for the victims by directing questions to former Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, who had formerly served as the Army Commander-in-Chief at the time. Given his deep knowledge of military affairs, Mr. Thaksin inquired about compensation for the affected individuals, even though he was no longer in office. Following Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's interview concerning the Tak Bai massacre, a reporter approached Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, who was identified as the Army Commander of the 4th Army Region during that period. Gen. Prawit, however, evaded the questions by promptly departing in his car.

No it was not fine at the time killing 2500 people is NOT fine Thaskin new all about the killing and i would imagine the family's of the people killed remember!!! I think the world remembers Thaskin as a corrupt murdering gangster but you just go and hide under a rock

In a democratic society, it is vital that they appoint individuals who are genuinely qualified for their roles. Cannot afford to place a police officer in charge of the Ministry of Education, an inexperienced person in charge of environmental issues, or someone with ties to organized crime in positions meant to combat such activities. Individuals with a history of criminal activity should also be excluded from government roles to maintain public trust. They need leaders who have the relevant experience or knowledge in their fields. At a minimum, they need proactive and capable individuals who can address the challenges their ministries face effectively. They should be focused on solving problems and advancing policies, rather than merely attending ceremonial functions and making speeches.

And the government want to give them money !!!!!!!!

Does the guy know anything about the job NO !!! convicted Muppet, People are now find out about these muppets the EC and CC are going to be busy !!

Don't forget the Alcoholics, Gamblers,and the Drug addicts they need there 10000 fix

Good joke !!!! Thailand has never been great!!

What is going to happen in reality NOTHING !!!!!

As evidenced by the last election, populist policies will no longer be enough to appease voters. The spectre looming in the background is what has been voiced by the disenfranchised 14 million voters that chose the now-dissolved Move Forward Party: constitutional reform – in particular, institutional reform. Yes, the judiciary plays an important role. They should be independent and unelected, not necessarily entirely answerable to the people. But this is exactly why its powers should be clearly delimited. There should be clearer separation of powers, checked and balanced with the other branches of government. In this sense, their powers of interpretation should not be tantamount to judicial coups. With the judicial interference in the democratic legislative process through overly broad interpretations – from holding that a mere proposal to amend section 112 of the Criminal Code is grounds for banning people from politics to this current case – the Constitutional Court has toppled more than enough democratically elected leaders on questionable grounds. And this is just a microcosm of how the powers that be make a mockery of the highest, supposedly elected, office in the country. All this points to one thing: the case for constitutional reform remains stronger than ever. If anything, the Constitutional Court’s verdict is a reminder that reform is a real, relevant and recurrent issue not to be swept under the rug of populist discourse. The office of the prime minister should hold more meaning than what the unelected institutions, including the Constitutional Court and the Election Commission, are giving it. Such reform cannot be excluded from the national agenda forever. If Thailand wants to show that it is truly open for business, it’s going to take more than cash handouts. It’s going to mean taking a long, hard look at our country, strengthening the rule of law, and building strong, robust, and accountable institutions. This is the precondition for development.

In reality what do you think is going to happen NOTHING !!!!!!!

Nothing will happen

This Doctor is a "Nut job " the shear arrogance of the guy !!!

Wayyyyyyyyy to early to say

Lots and lots of nut jobs in Thailand

Read somewhere can be 10yr ban but it will take some time for this to happen see the other news about a cc judge Thailand is a big mess

glad to help

There should be only 1 criteria, be able to do the job, Why place a police officer in charge of the Ministry of Education, an inexperienced person in charge of environmental issues,

google is your friend Under the 2007 Constitution, the Constitutional Court has nine members, all serving for nine year terms and appointed by the King with senatorial advice: Three are SCJ judges and are selected by the SCJ plenum through secret ballot.

Of course he is right BUT its going to be lifetimes before Thailand changes for the better

"some people will just use it on cigarettes and booze," bit of naive statement, giving money to drug addicts alcoholics and gamblers to feed there habits, i think this will cause a lot of problems in the family when theses addicts have spent there part but mum and dad have not what do you think is going to happen ??

yes, that's going to happen in a lot of Thai households, don't forget the gambling