Yingluck and Thaksin spotted shopping in Beijing

[rooster59]

Yingluck and Thaksin spotted shopping in Beijing

By THE SUNDAY NATION

 

Photo Credit: Matichon Online

 

FUGITIVE former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been spotted in Beijing along with her brother Thaksin, another ex-PM who is also on the run from Thai law, according to media reports.

 

A photograph of the duo taken while they were apparently buying chestnuts was published on Matichon Online and other media websites yesterday afternoon.

 

The siblings were at a mall in the Chinese capital city as the city prepares for Chinese New Year celebrations on February 16, Matichon reported.

 

Thaksin’s youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, posted two photos of her father on her Instagram not long after the other pictures were released on the Matichon website. 

 

“My dad wishes all Thais a happy Chinese New Year from Beijing in advance. Although we are far away from each other, I always miss you, don’t you know?” Paetongtarn wrote on her Instagram account, @ingshin21, yesterday.

 

This was the third time Yingluck has been seen in public since she fled the country in late August. Photos of Yingluck, who was spotted twice in London, were published on social media late last December and early January this year.

 

After those photos were circulated, Thai authorities confirmed last month that the fugitive ex-premier has been in London since September and she possibly carries the passport of another country, as her four Thai passports have been revoked. But they said they did not know about Yingluck’s status in the UK or whether she had applied for political asylum or a visa to remain there.

 

Yingluck fled the country a few days before the Supreme Court was set to rule in August in a case against her of dereliction of duty over her government’s rice-pledging scheme. She reportedly fled to London after stopping in Dubai. 

 

On September 27, the court sentenced her in absentia to five years in jail without suspension for malfeasance of duty. 

 

Thai agencies have failed to locate her even though they have asked the international police agency, Interpol, to help.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30338536

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-11

[greenchair]

I was not a particular fan myself, however, were there to be a vote for him to come back? 

He would win with millions and millions in favour. 

That is the true will of the Thai people. 

[cornishcarlos]

15 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

she possibly carries the passport of another country

 

There's no fooling the Thai authorities... You may think you're one step ahead Yingluck, but actually, you're about 12 steps ahead !!

[Thailand]

They are really taking the piss.  

Thaksin has had great relations with China for many years,owns a few properties there. Beijing has some really upmarket watch shops so maybe doing early Xmas shopping.

The elephant in the room gets bigger!

[Samui Bodoh]

43 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Thai agencies have failed to locate her even though they have asked the international police agency, Interpol, to help.

Thai agencies haven't failed to locate her, Thai agencies have desperately made sure that they don't ever locate her! If they were to locate her and it got out, then they would have to start the process of trying to extradite her. And if Thai agencies try to extradite her (or Thaksin for that matter), then they will say that the Thai justice system is rigged and unjust, and foreign courts will agree. 

 

Thailand would become an international laughing stock.

 

Have a nice holiday! And don't ever worry that Thailand will force you to come back.

 

[Odysseus123]

12 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Thai agencies haven't failed to locate her, Thai agencies have desperately made sure that they don't ever locate her! If they were to locate her and it got out, then they would have to start the process of trying to extradite her. And if Thai agencies try to extradite her (or Thaksin for that matter), then they will say that the Thai justice system is rigged and unjust, and foreign courts will agree. 

 

Thailand would become an international laughing stock.

 

Have a nice holiday! And don't ever worry that Thailand will force you to come back.

 

She has been seen...oh ma gawd...!

 

Have a nice day, Ms Yingluck.

 

 

[ezzra]

Someone thought that by cancelling her 4 passports they'll stop her from traveling,

well, think again, she probably has several other passports that money can buy...

[wakeupplease]

Looks like the force is growing, boy is she getting about, good on ya girl have a really nice time and see you soon.

[Darcula]

Nice chestnuts

[LomSak27]

Interpol fails us yet again ... No Worries, Extradite I say


Extradite!

[Odysseus123]

Just now, LomSak27 said:

Interpol fails us yet again ... No Worries, Extradite I say


Extradite!

 

Splendid stuff...very rousing.

[Dave67]

"....Thaksin, another ex-PM who is also on the run from Thai law......"

 

Yeah must be a nightmare being pursued by the BIB all over the world

[JAG]

Hark, did I just hear the sound of the breakfast crockery hitting the floor in the Government House officers mess?

[Odysseus123]

Just now, JAG said:

Hark, did I just hear the sound of the breakfast crockery hitting the floor in the Government House officers mess?

You mean the crockery purloined from the USAF mess in Ubon in 1969?

 

The ones with "415th Fighter Group ,Devil Dogs" stamped on it?

[Somtamnication]

Let's hang them for eating chestnuts, why don't we?

[robcar]

"four Thai passports have been revoked."

 

How do you get 4 "Legal" Thai Passports, and why would you want/need the other 3???

 

Pretty damn sure that I wouldn't be allowed another single UK passport never mind 3 more.

[anon467848]

If the Red Bull heir is in China, the Thaksin's should meet up with him and take a group photo. That would really get tongues wagging... 

[electric]

"Thai authorities are unsure of her status in UK" ?

 

What !! She's a convicted felon on the lam. I'm astounded that UK and Thai Govts seem unable to share info on situations like this.

 

Maybe it's time to place a decent size bounty on international crims ? Get the mercenary bounty hunters involved. Pretty sure we'd see quick results.

 

Couldn't be any worse than the current extradition attempts, which are really embarrassing and totally impotent.

[Thian]

And what about that thailand ordered interpol to arrest her? First London and now even China doesn't listen to that?

[simon43]

Since they are presumably in China with the blessing of the Chinese government, it demonstrates the 'lap dog' position of Thailand in their relationship with their Chinese masters.

[Odysseus123]

1 minute ago, Thian said:

And what about that thailand ordered interpol to arrest her? First London and now even China doesn't listen to that?

Thailand ORDERED Interpol?

 

Splendid,rousing stuff...should be more of it.

 

Interpol should be 44'd and arraigned for it's negligence!

 

 

[Get Real]

Already giving someone the amount of 4 passports, give us a view of the great brainfuctions that exists.

Everything else, just get more and more stupid.

[worgeordie]

" But they said they did not know about Yingluck’s status in the UK or whether she had applied for political asylum or a visa to remain there."

 

Well just ask Boris,the UK's foreign minister,when he's here.Duh.

regards worgeordie

[Thailand]

2 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

" But they said they did not know about Yingluck’s status in the UK or whether she had applied for political asylum or a visa to remain there."

 

Well just ask Boris,the UK's foreign minister,when he's here.Duh.

regards worgeordie

There is always one who has to bring logic and common sense in to a thread!

[Thian]

23 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

Thailand ORDERED Interpol?

 

Splendid,rousing stuff...should be more of it.

 

Interpol should be 44'd and arraigned for it's negligence!

 

 

I don't know how interpol exactly works but i would think it only works if all members listen to eachother.

 

Next time Thailand arrests a notorious UK-ciminal they might also not listen to interpol me thinks...

[jayboy]

43 minutes ago, LomSak27 said:

Interpol fails us yet again ... No Worries, Extradite I say


Extradite!

It must be hard believing or pretending that the outside world takes a different view from the maniacs in charge in Thailand - though I suspect even the maniacs in charge understand - as you apparently do not - that this is all theatre.Still for bears of little brain here are some salient facts.

 

1.Interpol is not looking for Yingluck.Any request by the Thai government would be binned.

2.Interpol in any case is just a clearing house

3.Interpol will not process applications where the case is politically motivated

4.The "crime" she is accused of (mismanagement by an elected PM) is not regarded as an offense let alone a crime.

5.Yingluck can travel anywhere she wants bar Thailand

6.Extradition is not in fact wanted by the Junta.

7.Extradition is in any case not possible (see 4 above)

 

Finally foreign countries keep an eye open on the trajectory of events in Thailand.None want to be in the position of the Iranians just before the downfall of the Romanian dictator, Ceausescu.The Iranians welcomed him to Iran on a state visit with full honours .Shortly afterwards the Romanian peopke rose up and Ceausescu/wife were placed against a wall and shot.I'm not saying anything like that will happen in Thailand but most countries are not deceived on the real agenda here in the vendetta against Yingluck.

 

[Odysseus123]

8 minutes ago, Thian said:

I don't know how interpol exactly works but i would think it only works if all members listen to eachother.

 

Next time Thailand arrests a notorious UK-ciminal they might also not listen to interpol me thinks...

Right...

 

You have backed off demanding INTERPOL be 44'd and arraigned for incompetence?

 

Why...interpol would be extremely busy chasing the political opponents of their numerous military coups, wouldn't they?

 

File under Y-for Yawn.

 

It's like something out of "The Mouse That Roared."

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, merlin2002 said:

If the Red Bull heir is in China, the Thaksin's should meet up with him and take a group photo. That would really get tongues wagging... 

Totally different level of crimes. One killed a policeman, one rx-policeman killed over 2000 drug suspects.

[Neeranam]

1 hour ago, LomSak27 said:

Interpol fails us yet again ... No Worries, Extradite I say


Extradite!

Everybody is happy with those criminals away, including me.

Let them rot in 6 star hotels in Dubai, and Harrods.

[Sonhia]

Both parties may have committed some wrong doing in the past, but both maybe the Thai people's choice? 

 

Did either of them take control of a nation by force with continued fear?

 

Who's the real culprit?

 

I think the writing is very clearly written on the Wall.

 

No no one is perfect, we all spin white lies and step over the mark at times, but it's the degree in which we commit our sins, that is more important to consider. 

 

I was once told a meaning behind the word Thailand, which was, THE LAND OF THE FREE,. Could the definition have been misleading?

 

The  masses should be free to decide by way of their own considerations and judgement.  

 

Forcibly place an animal within a cadge and witness the effects. Fear. Greed. Suspicion. Hate. Aggression.