On 2/18/2018 at 7:57 AM, AGareth2 said:

then why do they keep going on about it

why not keep quiet?

‘They’? It’s the press being leaned on to make it a bigger story. ‘They’ avoid being overly outspoken on the issue, because, possibly, they risk losing face in doing so.

On 2/18/2018 at 9:03 AM, scorecard said:

 

Japan, China etc., are pragmatic, that's the way it works, they turn a blind eye and focus on the economic cash. All countries do the same, always have.

 

Does anybody really believe that the Japanese PM and the Chinese guy believe she is totally innocent? Both countries give quick and severe punishment for similar situations.

 

Would either of them want to get into talks with her and protect her / fight for her? No.

 

 

Whether she's guilty or not (I think not), nothing compares to the overthrow of a legitimate government by the military who are sworn to serve the electorate ie the government, in a democratic society.

That's the reason no country will extradite her. Nobody likes backstabbers.

On 5/28/2018 at 7:11 PM, Eric Loh said:

Also signal that she is done with politics. 

So she wont be making any moves, smart girl no longer a puppet to her brother. Let her be worse crimes have been committed and I like the court think she was guilty. Though 30 billion of damages is a lot it isnt proven she benefited (though I suspect her brother did as the companies were connected to him). Anyway as long as tick tock where is my clock gets away with murder (figuratively)  let her get away with this.  

I just can’t help wondering how difficult it’s going to be for the junta to go back to barracks. Seriously, they have been occupying offices of the highest echelon of leadership in the country. I have to believe they are far nicer than the working environment found on any military base.....not going to be easy to readjust after the treatment one gets while running a country. I mean surely people realize this is likely a large part of dragging out elections.....or am I just way off base here?

On 2/18/2018 at 7:21 AM, Thailand said:

Go for it gal.

 

The junta's worst nightmare about to become reality.

Speaks volumes when you show support for a woman that reeks of venality and is nothing more than a puppet for her mega corrupt brother.

The rice pledging scheme alone should consign the shinawatra name to everlasting shame.

On 2/18/2018 at 9:26 AM, TooPoopedToPop said:

Go for what?

A return to power of the corrupt Shinawatra Clan?

 

I'm not sure about corrupt, in the illegal sense because no video or documentary evidence has been shared with the public has it? Corrupt in the immoral sense, maybe.

 

 

On 2/18/2018 at 9:34 AM, hansnl said:

You seem to like the idea this might eventually lead to a civil war?

You really want the Thai people to stand up to each other?

The Shins will do anything to get back in power.

 

The Shins stand for modernity. Anything else is looking backwards. Thailand needs to be a welfare state. Universal health care and all the other attributes of sane governance and social conscience.

It has to be someone's fault that things aren't going to plan.

Personally, I'm taking delight and enjoyment as to the ongoing Thai/Farang Lakorn. 

Let me know when good honest people can become politicians without being intimidated or murdered. I was told they eye your properties they also eye your young daughters. They have plans. They only touch you when they know you cannot win that's why they got away with it most of the time.

A feudal society with warlords masquerading as a democratic society if you look deeper into it. Remember you are a guest so you don't do nothing. Guests must behave with proper decorum expected of them. They have people always ready to do violence otherwise.

 

On 6/16/2018 at 8:57 AM, jesimps said:

Whether she's guilty or not (I think not), nothing compares to the overthrow of a legitimate government by the military who are sworn to serve the electorate ie the government, in a democratic society.

That's the reason no country will extradite her. Nobody likes backstabbers.

There is also almost no country that has a law against paying subsidies to farmers, she can only be extradited if her host country has the same law on farm subsidies as Thailand 

On 2/17/2018 at 10:41 PM, rooster59 said:

Yingluck gets ready to make her move

Well that was over 6 months ago...

 

And Pickford's are still camped up outside an address in the Home Counties.

If Yingluck is really ready to make her move relating to Thai politics, that means that Thaksin is ready to make his. Don't forget that she is not a free agent as a politician. If she is going to make a move to stay out of politics and just continue living a life of luxury in exile, that might indeed be her own idea.

An inflammatory post and replies have been removed

Rumour has it that the Shinawatras will return - sooner than later - in one auspicious fashion or another. 

 

Awaiting the tide to turn. 

On 5/28/2018 at 6:35 PM, jayboy said:

BBC Thai service reports Yingluck has been granted a 10 year visa for the UK.

 

If this is true - and there is no reason to doubt it - it is beyond dispute that the international community regards the vendetta against Yingluck as politically motivated.

 

 

YK coverment or what have, idiots if support criminal family. <eleted>UK

I am no expert on these matters, but it seems to me she is enjoying her life. Why on earth would ahe make a major political move as the author says? 

"Living in seclusion", yeah right.
It seems pretty much globally accepted that her ouster and subsequent trial, etc., were all politically motivated. You cab shake your little fists and shout about what  criminals she and her brother were, but if you read any global news it quickly becomes apparent that a majority of seven billion people do not share your angst.

4 minutes ago, Bill Miller said:

"Living in seclusion", yeah right.
It seems pretty much globally accepted that her ouster and subsequent trial, etc., were all politically motivated. You cab shake your little fists and shout about what  criminals she and her brother were, but if you read any global news it quickly becomes apparent that a majority of seven billion people do not share your angst.

I think seven billion people may be a bit of a stretch.  Certainly the majority of the 34 million Thai voters, but I'm not sure about the rest of the world. 

3 minutes ago, Bill Miller said:

"Living in seclusion", yeah right.
It seems pretty much globally accepted that her ouster and subsequent trial, etc., were all politically motivated. You cab shake your little fists and shout about what  criminals she and her brother were, but if you read any global news it quickly becomes apparent that a majority of seven billion people do not share your angst.

 

Very very very broad statement, how about some back up...

 

His conviction for abuse of authority was a very straight forward case, he broke a serious law, clear evidence on the table and on video shared in the nightly news at that time.

 

He broke a serious law through an action that any sincere & honest politician anywhere would stay well away from.

 

Plus his case was heard and he was convicted and the punishment announced during the time his party was in power.

 

But those who deliberately don't want to see the obvious continue to say that the big world believe it was all politically motivated.

 

Really...

Do keep up, this is all about embassy letters, everything else is a frigging side show.

6 minutes ago, Esso49 said:

I think seven billion people may be a bit of a stretch.  Certainly the majority of the 34 million Thai voters, but I'm not sure about the rest of the world. 

 

IMHO nowhere near 34M Thai voters would agree, but of course during his 'reign' many many Thai folks were strongly mislead by the paymasters 'educators'.

 

14 minutes ago, Bill Miller said:

if you read any global news it quickly becomes apparent that a majority of seven billion people do not share your angst.

And what do they really know about this criminal family?

6 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

IMHO nowhere near 34M Thai voters would agree, but of course during his 'reign' many many Thai folks were strongly mislead by the paymasters 'educators'.

 

It's just as well then that none of the 34 million Thai voters even care about your honest opinion  ????????

5 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

And what do they really know about this criminal family?

I will throw it right back at you; what do YOU really know about this "criminal", per the current regime's determination, family, other than what you have read in the junta's closely controlled media? Try broadening your outlook by reading BBC, Al Jazeera, etc.
Maybe she was criminally culpable, and maybe not. Certainly many Thai people still seem to like her. 

34 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

And what do they really know about this criminal family?

As much as they knew about the bootlegging Kennedy's I suppose.

I'm still in the I would club

I still am of the opinion that something is up. 

Expect a surprise from both Shinawatras sooner than later.

 

Post-election return. Possible pardon???

The ever-lasting Thai theatre. 

 

Got my popcorn at the ready.

6 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

IMHO nowhere near 34M Thai voters would agree, but of course during his 'reign' many many Thai folks were strongly mislead by the paymasters 'educators'.

 

 

6 hours ago, Esso49 said:

It's just as well then that none of the 34 million Thai voters even care about your honest opinion  ????????

Now then, is this a good time to wonder why none of the 34 million or so have been allowed to express their opinion; on Thaksin rather than "Scorecard"of course - if they didn't agree with the latter I'm sure it would be the result of votebuying on a gigantic scale!

On 10/15/2018 at 2:50 PM, scorecard said:

 

Very very very broad statement, how about some back up...

 

His conviction for abuse of authority was a very straight forward case, he broke a serious law, clear evidence on the table and on video shared in the nightly news at that time.

 

He broke a serious law through an action that any sincere & honest politician anywhere would stay well away from.

 

Plus his case was heard and he was convicted and the punishment announced during the time his party was in power.

 

But those who deliberately don't want to see the obvious continue to say that the big world believe it was all politically motivated.

 

Really...

Regarding the law in Thailand, can you explain for readers benefit the exact law which enables any general to seize and hold power in Bangkok, when you do this we will all be better informed about the law in Thailand