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Same old except that now the people can't vote or be active politically. No change at all for this farang.

Poison Mushrooms? Going to send to her brother to say thanks for getting me into politics!

The only poison on here is what comes from you junta fanatics. What a beautiful and dignified lady. How she maintains this in the face of adversity I do not know. Keep it up madam you'll kick @£se in the end.

I'd rather have my testicles squeezed slowly and painfully in a vise. I'd even rather go to Scotland.

I don't pretend to know the law on this matter at the time of the issue of the passports, what I do see is a lot of petty revenge attacks from a junta that seems to think it is there for the long haul , I remind the Junta that your actions in some quarters could provoke a response at a later date just the same as you are doing now , you (The Junta) keep telling everyone to live in harmony and be happy, but in some quarters you could be regarded as BS artists of major proportions , vendettas are all very well , counter productive ones to the well being of a country in the future , are not

What you seem to be saying is that reconciliation is ignoring my sides blatant criminality. Good news is, the junta don't want reconciliation at that price.

But someone has to stop this cycle of retrobution. The junta just seem to be stepping it up in a big way. Almost as though they're trying to provoke a final reckoning.

But with his remaining passports, TS could still enter more countries than could the junta

The current PM doesn't believe a 5 star all-expenses-paid world tour is part of his duties.

He's persona non grata in most countries that matter so what he believes is irrelevant.

It's pretty small beer relative the the tens of billions of losses the same mob caused through their airport escapade. They belong in jail.

Nobody died though did they ? . It's called a peaceful protest.

Did you calculate what the protests cost in 2010 as well ?. A lot DID die because of that one eh ?.

Yes indeed. 90-odd innocent protestors.

And so begins phase 2 of the dismantling of the PTP.

"Imploded" ? they were brought down by Street protests Including blocking election stations .the judiciary and ultimately The Army , I cannot see how you work that out as "Implode".You've invented you own story to justify a Military coup

Caretaker only for "Limed Time" what time to imprison and try to destroy the opposition , How anyone Thaican be asked to trust these usurpers of Democratic Government

All the actions and groups you mention acted AFTER the PTP government was forced to resign due to its own actions, the major items being the amnesty bill and the rice scam. That is justifiably called implosion.

How was it its own action, so it was PTP people that were blockading in Bangkok for months and stopping people from carrying their right to vote , She was conveniently kicked out of office by the Judiciary and the Army took over from the next PTP PM in a few days ,

Tell me that's not a conspiracy , tell me how it is PTPs own actions ? .This ts was a conspiracy of the Elite to overthrow a democratically elected Government and prevent an new election because they new they would lose . You people believe this rubbish or you want to churned out in a country now where opposition is illegal. I'd like to see you all be so positive if those events happen in your own country to remove a democratically elected Government. If you support Military Dictatorships and Fascism that's up to you but don't try and insult the rest of us by fantasy facts behind the reason

And then back to my post...

Because Thai politicians have shown their immaturity and corruption. The principal may have to be called in again and again.

But you're blaming politicians for having peoples voting rights taken away. The people here never have the opportunity to vote a government out of power because the military always bullies them out first.

I think the time is near when he will be coming home and his red army will be waiting and there is very little the official army will be able to do.

Merely wishful thinking. Yes the red army is still around, but luckily fairly peaceful at the moment. As for Thaksin, if you miss him that much, you better go look for him in the desert because the guy will never come back to Thailand (alive). It's game over for the Shins.

I wouldn't put my shirt on that statement if I were you. Although I think it's more wishful thinking on your part than anything else.

Well guess Thaksin S won't be to concerned about losing his Thai passport. I suspect his PR team will now have a field day publicizing to the world the reasoning cited by the General for this action. Illustrates even further to the free world what this current General thinks about free speech, irrespective of what various people think about Thaksin.

if he would travell back to thailand, he would need a passport,

but now he would have to use his Montenogro or Columbia passport -

for this passports he will need a Visa !!

Which Ambassy will give him a Visa ??

or can the aircontroll allow his plain to land if he have not the correct passport - visa ??

As a Thai citizen, he doesn't need any passport to enter Thailand.

Bubum! Have they removed his citizenship? I haven't heard anything to that effect. Thing is, it's academic because he has no intention of returning here as long as the military/amart/judiciary is so powerful. He knows there'll; be a laser on his forehead even as he steps off the aircraft.

I still find it hard, by the way, to understand how anyone ousted by a military coup can be branded a criminal by some people on here but those carrying out the treacherous act be put on a pedestal. I know who's passport I'd revoke.

I fail to see the point of the article

everybody is fully aware that Thailand is on a path towards (hopefully) a stable democracy, what is the point of constantly reminding us

I'm not.

If this goes through its one of the biggest things for foreigners so far, well done Junta.. please stay on if you do stuff like this.

Junta cheerleaders never miss an opportunity to put in a good word for their heroes regardless of the topic. Just surprised he missed the chance to slag off Thaksin.

Isn't it fascinating that the Rice Scheme dreamed up by a democratically elected Puppet set the Thai Rice Market in the most uncompetitive footing (artificially higher prices) and opened the door for rice producing neighbors to (pardon the pun) eat Thailand's lunch. The number one export, shot in the arse.

It is pathetic to see these article coming out that are written in the following way "Create a headline that is absurd" then ramble on with ridiculous "proof" that says "Things that happened before the coup, are now all the coup's fault."

Don't get me wrong, I like democracy. I also like handguns. I just would not give a handgun to a person who did not understand "safety on, safety off" and even though you can use one as a hammer to drive nails .. I would strongly advise against it.

That democratically elected "Puppet" was voted for in a free and fair election. If the people didn't like the results of the rice scheme they could have voted her out the same way. However, the poling stations were blockaded and the military stepped in, to plan.

The only problem now is that irrespective of how well or otherwise the junta handles the economy, the people can't vote it out. See the difference? Dead simple.

By the way, for someone who likes democracy, you make a damn good cheerleader for the junta.

You reap what you sow.

What does that have to do with getting a fair trial?

He's right to be worried because she won't get a fair trial. The first thing any junta does after grabbing power is to stop free trials. Destroying the Shin dyn is part of the grand plan, whether they achieve it or not we shall have to wait and see.

Junta motto "Be happy or we'll shoot you".

In my opinion the amart/dems/military/judiciary/Issara started planning this coup on the first day that PTP attained power. I think anyone who says otherwise is either ignorant of the way things work here, or is a rabid yellow and will tolerate anything as long as a Thaksin party isn't in the driving seat. In fact I reckon it was decided there was no way of attaining power through the ballot box ever again unless the Thaksin dynasty was destroyed. I think that was their aim then and from what I've seen since, it is still their aim. This is my opinion, I could be wrong.

Ironically, the most staunch supporters of the death penalty are Christian zealots and far right wing advocates who simultaneously deplore assisted suicide for un-treatable ailments.

I'm neither a zealot nor far right but I share their sentiments.

I don't think the junta really cares about approval from ordinary people or the international community. Reform is not the real reason they seized power.

Well here in the south the approval rate is something like 99%.

And the fight against corruption is liked by many people.

Your first sentence is stating the obvious, your second is incredibly niaive.

Never thought I'd ever say it but I agree with the general.

Curses! Thought the biline was referring to Isara.

So he is bragging that the red shirts are his foot soldiers.

Perhaps a couple of pints and he would admit arming them with war weapons too.

Same same the junta you mean?

The photo shows a person using a spray can to write on the sign at the Police HQ, in the daytime.

Why did not a Police person come outside and arrest this person when he started this desecration?

looks like two of them painting.

Same reason they were able to take over govt offices, they were protected by the military.

Good luck Khun Yingluk, have the feeling you'll need it against the treacherous bully boys.

I'm not taking sides. I'm just curious as to how much the junta could beat her up before her supporters would start squealing. I wonder if she's really as popular in some places as some report she is.

You won't get any squeals from her supporters because they'll be carted off for readjustment if there are. Nothing to do with waning popularity.