webfact Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants his planned return to Thailand to be seen as a family affair. But few are fooled by his latest political act. All of a sudden Thaksin has become a key player in the weeks-long political haggling over the formation of a post-election coalition. His announcement that he will finally end his self-exile and fly back to Bangkok on August 10 is seen by many as a signal that a deal has already been sealed. Despite his years of absence, Thaksin still calls the shots in Pheu Thai Party, which is now entrusted by its allies with the task of forming a coalition. The ongoing attempts by Pheu Thai to get wider support outside its alliance for its prime ministerial nomination has, however, run into a brick wall. By Thepchai Yong Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksins-pending-return-signals-done-deal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-28 - 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 41 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? A simple search will give you the answer:https://www.forbes.com/profile/thaksin-shinawatra/?sh=24a06b704e78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, anchadian said: A simple search will give you the answer:https://www.forbes.com/profile/thaksin-shinawatra/?sh=24a06b704e78 If it was that simple he doesn't need to fear the current charge 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 53 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? Who doesn't? Unusual? Much less unusual than watch collector for example and billionaire Ferrari cops etc. Sure he evaded tax when selling his business. In the west this is common practice and a fool would you be called if paying tax. 7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Who doesn't? Unusual? Much less unusual than watch collector for example and billionaire Ferrari cops etc. Sure he evaded tax when selling his business. In the west this is common practice and a fool would you be called if paying tax. you haven't answered, tax is something else 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaoin Shrdlu Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: you haven't answered, tax is something else He was originally in the RTP and made his first fortune by selling computers to the RTP. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: His announcement that he will finally end his self-exile and fly back to Bangkok on August 10 is seen by many as a signal that a deal has already been sealed. Really? How often did he promise he will come back? And then he didn't come. How often did he lie about basically anything? Maybe there is a deal, maybe he will come back. But how high is the chance that this will happen this time with two weeks announcement? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Probably has to come back to secure any ill gotten gains.???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: you haven't answered, tax is something else Yes, he did answer with a question, as it has been in the news many times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seppius Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 If he comes back with any power, that's the end of the cannabis trade 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Gottfrid said: Yes, he did answer with a question, as it has been in the news many times. no 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Even Sondhi Limthongkul is giving his blessing. So the fix really is in. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NORDO Posted July 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Unusual Wealth? He is former Thai politician. Unusual wealth is a byproduct of Thai politicians and military officers. 3 1 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Stocking up on popcorn, I am...... ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 18 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? I know what I've been told... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoilSpoil Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 18 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Who doesn't? Unusual? Much less unusual than watch collector for example and billionaire Ferrari cops etc. Sure he evaded tax when selling his business. In the west this is common practice and a fool would you be called if paying tax. You are defending one of the most corrupted and blood thirtsy people in Thai history. Any idea how that comes across? 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 19 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? He sold AIS to Singapore, if I remember correctly, for 2 billion USD! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoshowJones Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 20 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? Ditto the present unelected caretaker PM. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post motdaeng Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 38 minutes ago, pacovl46 said: He sold AIS to Singapore, if I remember correctly, for 2 billion USD! if I remember correctly, on friday, the parliament (under pm thaksin's leadership) changed the law so that he could proceed with selling his company. by monday, the deal was completed!!! of course, some may argue that changing the law was not entirely selfless ... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 12 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: no Yes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bradiston Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 21 hours ago, webfact said: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants his planned return to Thailand to be seen as a family affair. But few are fooled by his latest political act. All of a sudden Thaksin has become a key player in the weeks-long political haggling over the formation of a post-election coalition. His announcement that he will finally end his self-exile and fly back to Bangkok on August 10 is seen by many as a signal that a deal has already been sealed. Despite his years of absence, Thaksin still calls the shots in Pheu Thai Party, which is now entrusted by its allies with the task of forming a coalition. The ongoing attempts by Pheu Thai to get wider support outside its alliance for its prime ministerial nomination has, however, run into a brick wall. By Thepchai Yong Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksins-pending-return-signals-done-deal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-28 - 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. There's no evidence of any deals between anybody. Nobody writing this copy is able to produce anything to back up their claims. I've emailed 3 sources. Nothing. Thanathorn has been asked to account for the widespread reports in all the Thai media regarding an apparent visit he made to Hong Kong. Nothing. Everything is hearsay. If Thaksin comes back, then I guess we'll find out soon enough. If the CC meets on 3rd August to consider Pita's second nomination, ditto. If Pita appears before the CC on 3rd, to answer charges regarding share ownership, ditto. Of course, for many politicians, this is all immaterial. MFP has already been written off, so it's no longer part of the plan. That's entirely to be laid at the door of the truly nauseating Pheu Thai party. Pheu Kong Kray? Friends of whom? However, if the CC rule that Pita was wrongly denied a second vote, then back off bxx boys brigade. He presumably will claim a second vote, this delaying things even further, but why not, I ask, although he seems to have pretty much thrown in the towel. It's a very sad reflection on Thai society that a young guy who had honest and decent intentions to enter Thai politics, has ended up on the wrong end of several lawsuits that could see him banged up for a lengthy period of time, banned from politics, etc etc. His name and reputation ruined. Gross! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunz Kittisak Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 It’s ain’t over till the fat lady sings fat lady = the one who can’t be named 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunz Kittisak Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, NORDO said: Unusual Wealth? He is former Thai politician. Unusual wealth is a byproduct of Thai politicians and military officers. He made his millions /billions BEFORE entering politics same same but different from the generals who never did a day of honest work 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 57 minutes ago, motdaeng said: if I remember correctly, on friday, the parliament (under pm thaksin's leadership) changed the law so that he could proceed with selling his company. by monday, the deal was completed!!! of course, some may argue that changing the law was not entirely selfless ... That was the land case you referring. As for the Shin Corp sale, it was adjudicated by the court and ruled in favor of Thaksin . Court further ruled that officials involved were not guilty of any crime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 21 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: anyone on this thread know about his unusual wealth? lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: If it was that simple he doesn't need to fear the current charge Because courts in Thailand are always fair and not affected by political pressures Edited July 29, 2023 by sirineou 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 20 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Who doesn't? Unusual? Much less unusual than watch collector for example and billionaire Ferrari cops etc. Sure he evaded tax when selling his business. In the west this is common practice and a fool would you be called if paying tax. Did you hear about the 100s of people he killed in Isarn with no trial? Many were innocents. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, NoshowJones said: Ditto the present unelected caretaker PM. He, and others, are usually protected by such accusations in a variety of manners. Certainly won't be touched upon by the military/elite controlled media.......or outside agitators/activists, who are almost always dealt with through an unjust conduit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Did you hear about the 100s of people he killed in Isarn with no trial? Many were innocents. No. Please enlighten us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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