Popular Post webfact Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 If my two years of sojourn into politics confirm one thing, all deals start off as a secret. Anything public is just for show, to keep up a “good face.” If a secret deal doesn’t prove true, that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a deal, only that somebody backed out of the deal. The date is set, August 10 shall see the return of Tony Woodsome. This confirms a deal that’s “not much of a secret,” Move Forward will not be part of the government. Who will be the prime minister? Well, that depends on the deal. By Voranai Vanijaka Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/50307/opinion-tony-woodsome-and-the-not-so-secret-deal/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2023-07-27 - 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. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Shinawatra Thaksin keep saying he's coming back but never does. Me thinks he's doing it just to stay in the lime light. If he does come back, I bet he won't be a free bird.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 He'll only return if he has a Royal Pardon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, flyingtlger said: Shinawatra Thaksin keep saying he's coming back but never does. Me thinks he's doing it just to stay in the lime light. If he does come back, I bet he won't be a free bird.... He also has said several times he has washed his hands of politics, but the truth is much more obvious. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 One thing I have learned over my years in Thailand is NEVER trust anything a Thai politician says. It may apply to other countries, but I can't comment on that as I have spent over half my working life, east of Suez in various countries, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post damian Posted July 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: If my two years of sojourn into politics confirm one thing, all deals start off as a secret. Anything public is just for show, to keep up a “good face.” If a secret deal doesn’t prove true, that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a deal, only that somebody backed out of the deal. The date is set, August 10 shall see the return of Tony Woodsome. This confirms a deal that’s “not much of a secret,” Move Forward will not be part of the government. Who will be the prime minister? Well, that depends on the deal. By Voranai Vanijaka Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/50307/opinion-tony-woodsome-and-the-not-so-secret-deal/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2023-07-27 - 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. Love Voranai's work. I remember a great show on TV years ago that he had with another great journalist (forget his name) when they both worked for BP and the pair of them would sum up the daily political news in English and absolutely take the p*ss out of the politicians and their behaviour in a most sarcastic fashion. I guess thats why their show didnt last long. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I would be surprised if he got a royal pardon as they are usually given to those who have at least spent some time in prison. Could happen as a special case I suppose. More likely home detention would be easier to accomplish for a white-collar crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwood Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, damian said: Love Voranai's work. I remember a great show on TV years ago that he had with another great journalist (forget his name) when they both worked for BP and the pair of them would sum up the daily political news in English and absolutely take the p*ss out of the politicians and their behaviour in a most sarcastic fashion. I guess thats why their show didnt last long. Well said, a much-missed contributor to BP. Sadly, the wonderful Atiya, who followed the same pattern, also left that paper a year or so ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Unfortunately I think Voranai is spot on; Thailand won’t/can’t change as there’s just too much at stake and too much money and power to be had. There’s no room at the trough for newcomers, particularly reformists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: If my two years of sojourn into politics confirm one thing Christ... ???? "If my two year sojourn into politics confirms one thing..." 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: The date is set, August 10 shall see the return of Tony Woodsome. This confirms a deal that’s “not much of a secret,” Move Forward will not be part of the government. Funny, I anticipated this right after the election... I should really buy lottery tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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