webfact Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Gotabaya Rajapaksa. File photo: Wikipedia Sri Lanka’s ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is due to arrive in Bangkok tomorrow (Thursday) from Singapore, after the Thai government agreed to allow him temporary shelter in the country, with the intention of onward travel. Thai Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said that the former president holds a diplomatic passport, which was approved by the Sri Lankan government, and can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days in accordance with the Thai regulations. He said that the former president can stay in a hotel, a rented apartment or house, while admitting one potential issue, that being the Sri Lankan people in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-agrees-to-allow-former-sri-lankan-president-to-take-temporary-shelter/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Letting a man, sorry Muppet, who plundered his country of millions to stay here on humanitarian grounds, when citizens can't afford food in Sri Lanka, shows up the corrupt, immoral thinking of the dumbsters in charge. Edited August 10, 2022 by Andycoops 18 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 Indeed. How unexpected. ???????? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brommers Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 The next one admitted on humanitarian grounds will be Putin! 1 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted August 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 He has been bouncing all over the place hasn't he.... last I heard was Maldives? Is Sri Lanka requesting his return? If he has stolen from the people he should be returned to face justice..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 "Quality" tourists. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Invest a million or buy an Elite Visa. Money talks. Problem solved. A Montenegran passport has worked for others. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunjeff Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: He has been bouncing all over the place hasn't he.... last I heard was Maldives? Maldives, then Singapore, and now Thailand - he's making the circuit. 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: Is Sri Lanka requesting his return? No, perhaps because the new president is from the same faction. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Andycoops said: Letting a man, sorry Muppet, who plundered his country of millions Birds of a feather flock together as the saying goes. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 Someone stole his gold chain already... 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Andycoops said: Letting a man, sorry Muppet, who plundered his country of millions to stay here on humanitarian grounds, when citizens can't afford food in Sri Lanka, shows up the corrupt, immoral thinking of the dumbsters in charge. Except it well could be the Americans serving up a brown envelope for what they want NIMBY. That's an abbreviation or something; not calling you a name. Someone is hedging their bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Give us your tired ex-dictators, yearning to escape... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e6EwdmxUi8 https://aseannow.com/topic/1259670-getting-up-close-to-this-old-plane-at-dmk-how-to-get-there/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Andycoops said: Letting a man, sorry Muppet, who plundered his country of millions to stay here on humanitarian grounds, when citizens can't afford food in Sri Lanka, shows up the corrupt, immoral thinking of the dumbsters in charge. Those in charge only look at the wad he potentially is carrying into the Country, and want a slice of it 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 He has plenty of plundered funds and the 'Powers that Be' here know all about plundered funds; so he will be welcome to stay here as long as he 'invests' here, be it for 90 Days or 90 years, as they will want to extract as much as they can get ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: Sri Lanka’s ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is due to arrive in Bangkok tomorrow (Thursday) from Singapore, after the Thai government agreed to allow him temporary shelter in the country, with the intention of onward travel. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, bamnutsak said: Give us your tired ex-dictators, yearning to escape... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e6EwdmxUi8 https://aseannow.com/topic/1259670-getting-up-close-to-this-old-plane-at-dmk-how-to-get-there/ But don't forget your manners And bring all funds you make. Anon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 Why doesn't he go to China? That is who he sold out his country to. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post billd766 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, John Drake said: Why doesn't he go to China? That is who he sold out his country to. They might want some of their money back. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 One more Sri Lankan tourist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, John Drake said: Why doesn't he go to China? That is who he sold out his country to. Didn't he want to go to the Maldives before? Seems he wasn't welcome there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Andycoops said: Letting a man, sorry Muppet, who plundered his country of millions to stay here on humanitarian grounds, when citizens can't afford food in Sri Lanka, shows up the corrupt, immoral thinking of the dumbsters in charge. It’s probably an exchange deal. Uncle P might find himself in a similar situation one day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Well, Don is right. As long as the crook holds a valid diplomatic passport from Sri Lanka, then the Thais play it by the book. Once he has outstayed his welcome, he might travel on to the Western brethren of the Thai government in Myanmar; with some of the looted cash he certainly can convince the Yangonian powers-to-be (or is it Napydawians?) to find a loophole in their self-written constitution. If Sri Lanka is serious, then cancel Rajapaksa's passport now and file an extradition treaty. The tools are there but will they ever be used for the real thieves and crooks, I wonder? What a poor representative of one of the most beautiful places inhabited by some of the most lovely people ..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 4 hours ago, John Drake said: Why doesn't he go to China? That is who he sold out his country to. Once you are out of power or no longer of use to them, China will forget you exist. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 16 hours ago, webfact said: temporary shelter in the country, with the intention of onward travel. After a lay-over of 30 years & on condition he banks his spoils in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 6:18 AM, brommers said: The next one admitted on humanitarian grounds will be Putin! Or Trump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalawaan Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 How generous of the Sri Lankan ex President! Now he can enjoy a law-abiding happy ending here, complete with with absolutely no 90 day reports like the rest of us stupid plebs. We can tell we're stupid plebs because we get robbed by our home countries -rather than rob them- which would be the perfect solution to fund our lavish retirement in Kalaland. If we were smart and generous to the Thai Government just like him, our lives would be amazing! ???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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