Popular Post webfact Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: Matichon By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN Shinawatra will almost certainly be put behind bars and get under the judicial process if he returns home from self-exile overseas, confirmed former MP Nipit Intarasombat over the weekend. Thaksin, who was deposed in the 2006 coup and has been reportedly residing in Dubai, repeatedly vowed on social media to come back home without needs for legislation to warrant his long-coveted return or help from the Pheu Thai Party where he is largely viewed as de facto party boss. Nevertheless, Nipit contended that Thaksin could not practically do so without being put behind bars upon his arrival to this country to serve his 12-year jail terms, given earlier court verdicts on some misconduct cases, plus pending future court rulings on others. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/02/06/thaksin-to-be-put-behind-bars-upon-return-nipit/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-02-07 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geisha Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 Maybe he’ll cut a deal ? They like that don’t they ? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 Right, how dare he win landslide elections ???? 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 1 hour ago, geisha said: Maybe he’ll cut a deal ? They like that don’t they ? Cut a deal with who? Prawit, Prayut, Anutin and all the others don't want him back. Only his own party would try to change the law if they got into power and give him a pardon. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 That's assuming he ever comes back still breathing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Cut a deal with who? Prawit, Prayut, Anutin and all the others don't want him back. Only his own party would try to change the law if they got into power and give him a pardon. so it seems he won't be back any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, proton said: Right, how dare he win landslide elections ???? He can win and at the same time he is still a criminal. Even if 100% of the people voted for him that doesn't change his crimes and convictions. Thaksin could have stayed in Thailand and he could have tried to convince people that he is innocent of at least some of those crimes. But he chose to run away. He chose to pretend to be above the law because he is rich enough to do that. He should go to jail like any other criminal. 7 7 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 Thaksin wants attention. He is rich enough to live in luxury for the rest of his life, and a lot longer. But that is obviously not enough for him. He wants that people kiss his feet and treat him like the savior. What a sad being. 3 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, Artisi said: so it seems he won't be back any time soon. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritScot Posted February 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can win and at the same time he is still a criminal. Even if 100% of the people voted for him that doesn't change his crimes and convictions. Thaksin could have stayed in Thailand and he could have tried to convince people that he is innocent of at least some of those crimes. But he chose to run away. He chose to pretend to be above the law because he is rich enough to do that. He should go to jail like any other criminal. In a kangaroo court. No matter what trumpet up charges they pale in comparison to a military coup which should hold a death penalty. Oh wait just grant yourself immunity and rewrite the constitution even remove/deface monuments.... 8 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 ^^^ Indeed. A coup/rewrite of constitution/extended illegal rule is the ultimate betrayal. Try convincing the tired narrative on here of the injustice. ‘Oh, but but but, he made some money out of a swamp and we can’t have that, yada yada’. Lol. Deary me. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Cut a deal with who? Prawit, Prayut, Anutin and all the others don't want him back. Only his own party would try to change the law if they got into power and give him a pardon. But these jokers listed are but minnows and really have little say so. Cutting a deal and coming to an understanding with the big boss might still be in the works......as crazy as it might sound. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Maybe the illegal coup makers along with Taksin will come up with a blanket amnesty proposal in the name of national reconciliation along with a promise from the military of no more coups. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bert got kinky Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 34 minutes ago, BritScot said: In a kangaroo court. No matter what trumpet up charges they pale in comparison to a military coup which should hold a death penalty. Oh wait just grant yourself immunity and rewrite the constitution even remove/deface monuments.... Let's not mention that this 'innocent' megalomaniac cut loose his death squads, giving them a free reign to gun down there opposition/foes, allowing them to cut down innocent civilians who spoke out. Yes, let's brush that under the carpet and pretend that he was just doing it for the Thai people and not for his own purposes. Personally, I would prefer that he didn't come back to finish off his job of raping the country, a man with no boundaries when it comes to grabbing more power, but there again, I'm not in the habit of hero worshiping an evil self serving narcissist. Edited February 7, 2023 by Bert got kinky 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Cutting a deal and coming to an understanding with the big boss might still be in the works......as crazy as it might sound. And who is the big boss one might ask? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 This fashion of Thaksin returning and whatnot... Thought we were currently of the mindset of ridding ourselves of the old guard dinosaurs and associated. Wouldn't this old fart be part of this class? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MRToMRT Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 Get used to it, IMHO the deal is done. He will come back, go to jail for a few days, there will be protests, he will get amnesty on the basis he personally keeps away from politics (easy to promise). All this media and leaked statements/comments is just about getting the Thai public used to the idea his return is inevitable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: FORMER PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN Shinawatra will almost certainly be put behind bars and get under the judicial process if he returns home from self-exile overseas, confirmed former MP Nipit Intarasombat Nipped that idea right in the bud, didn't ya, Mr. Nipit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Forever Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 52 minutes ago, Bert got kinky said: Let's not mention that this 'innocent' megalomaniac cut loose his death squads, giving them a free reign to gun down there opposition/foes, allowing them to cut down innocent civilians who spoke out. Yes, let's brush that under the carpet and pretend that he was just doing it for the Thai people and not for his own purposes. Personally, I would prefer that he didn't come back to finish off his job of raping the country, a man with no boundaries when it comes to grabbing more power, but there again, I'm not in the habit of hero worshiping an evil self serving narcissist. Yeah right, life in Thailand has been so much improved since the latest illegal coup eh? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bert got kinky Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, Red Forever said: Yeah right, life in Thailand has been so much improved since the latest illegal coup eh? Yes it has, innocent people are not being dragged from their houses and executed for simply speaking out against the establishment. Can I presume that your board name indicates that you do not have a dog in this fight? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, BritScot said: In a kangaroo court. No matter what trumpet up charges they pale in comparison to a military coup which should hold a death penalty. Oh wait just grant yourself immunity and rewrite the constitution even remove/deface monuments.... According to your logic a small-time criminal is not a criminal if a bigger criminal was not (until now) convicted. Really? There is no doubt that Thaksin committed a couple of crimes, no doubt at all. But because he was/is a politician some people call it political crime or political prosecution and conviction. Like if I rob someone then it's a crime and I should be punished. If a politician does that then it's a political crime and if the opposition brings it up, then it's political prosecution. No! It's still a crime! The fact that Thaksin is a criminal does not mean he only did bad things. He certainly also did good things. But one does not change the other. A criminal is a criminal even if he did some good things in his life. 5 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, zzaa09 said: But these jokers listed are but minnows and really have little say so. Cutting a deal and coming to an understanding with the big boss might still be in the works......as crazy as it might sound. Agreed - It’s rumored that Taksin is owed a few favours, if called in, i don’t think anyone would be in a position to make a challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He should go to jail like any other criminal. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, recom273 said: Agreed - It’s rumored that Taksin is owed a few favours, if called in, i don’t think anyone would be in a position to make a challenge. Which favors could that possibly be? There is nothing Thaksin can do if those possible favors are not granted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad mick Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Thaksin wants attention. He is rich enough to live in luxury for the rest of his life, and a lot longer. But that is obviously not enough for him. He wants that people kiss his feet and treat him like the savior. What a sad being. Started his career in RTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 49 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Which favors could that possibly be? There is nothing Thaksin can do if those possible favors are not granted. This isn’t the place to mention, search around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 Any prosecution made following a coup d'etat is automatically suspicious. It may be one reason why foreign countries and states welcomed him with open arms - they are aware that a coup needs justification, real or not. Normally those who initiate a coup are severely punished if it falls. A success means do what you want. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can win and at the same time he is still a criminal. Even if 100% of the people voted for him that doesn't change his crimes and convictions. Thaksin could have stayed in Thailand and he could have tried to convince people that he is innocent of at least some of those crimes. But he chose to run away. He chose to pretend to be above the law because he is rich enough to do that. He should go to jail like any other criminal. Agree 100%. I'll be celebrating the day he has to face justice for what he did. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted February 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2023 3 hours ago, zzaa09 said: This fashion of Thaksin returning and whatnot... Thought we were currently of the mindset of ridding ourselves of the old guard dinosaurs and associated. Wouldn't this old fart be part of this class? Nah, when it came to corruption, he was in a class of his own. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 23 minutes ago, Purdey said: Any prosecution made following a coup d'etat is automatically suspicious. Yes, it is suspicious. But it doesn't have to be wrong. Many political leaders around the world were prosecuted after their time in some high office. And many of them were found guilty. I.e. Saddam Hussein was removed from his job and prosecuted. Was that wrong? In some cases it is not so obvious, but I am sure many of us remember many politicians around the world who were guilty. With others it is difficult to really know from an outsider perspective because different political sides tell different stories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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