Latest date for ex-PM Thaksin’s return is August 22

[MrMojoRisin]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

You can say what you like but it doesn't change the fact that PT sold out their support base and jumped into bed with the enemy.

PT always had a foot in each camp.

 

For the average citizen, for 20 years, PT were the least worst option.

 

Now they’re not.

 

If you lend a person some money and they don’t give it back, you can spend the rest of your days wallowing in bitterness over the lost cash, or you can chalk it up as the price you paid to learn not to trust that person.

 

Thaksin and PT have done their voters a favour - they’ve made it crystal clear where they stand in regards to democracy and the establishment.

 

Next election, PT voters have all the info they need to make their votes count - ball is in their court.

[anchadian]

 

[kimamey]

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Are you serious?

If I hadn't visited my family back home for 10 years, and I finally decided I will see them on date X, what would keep me away from that trip?

If I would break a leg or have a heart attack, then probably I would delay it.

But what Thaksin did last time was that he told us that he has to delay this important trip because he had a check-up visit with a doctor. Later there was a picture of him being at an eye doctor.

Now tell me, would you delay the possibly most important trip of your life because of a minor check-up visit which could easily wait and could easily be done at your destination?

 

Thaksin is obviously lying, like usual. A check-up visit is not so important. There are other reasons why he postponed his trip to Thailand now already over 20 times. He could just tell his friends something like: I like to return but I am not sure I can come now without going to jail. I will wait until the conditions are better.

He could do that. But he doesn't. He presents some BS reasons, again and again.

Don't forget he was able to go to Cambodia without any problems. 

[ExpatOilWorker]

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I never heard that story. Tell us more. 

It was rumored that some of the October 6th (1976) protesters that disappeared ended up in a container in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6_October_1976_massacre

[scorecard]

23 hours ago, kennw said:

Should go straight to jail.

In chains.

[KannikaP]

On 8/19/2023 at 1:17 PM, Soupdragon said:

I wonder if he will do a tour of the north east to be greeted by his loyal support base ????

Yes. Why land at Don Mueng when his fans are up t'North.

[bannork]

5 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Yes. Why land at Don Mueng when his fans are up t'North.

Got to report to the slammer first 

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

Yes. Why land at Don Mueng when his fans are up t'North.

He could land at one of the private air strips just inside Cambodia and a quick drive to his Essan followers.

No doubt the Imm. folks / RTP would make the necessary arragements for coffe and cakes on arrival.

 

Edited August 20, 2023 by scorecard

[dinsdale]

5 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said:

PT always had a foot in each camp.

 

For the average citizen, for 20 years, PT were the least worst option.

 

Now they’re not.

 

If you lend a person some money and they don’t give it back, you can spend the rest of your days wallowing in bitterness over the lost cash, or you can chalk it up as the price you paid to learn not to trust that person.

 

Thaksin and PT have done their voters a favour - they’ve made it crystal clear where they stand in regards to democracy and the establishment.

 

Next election, PT voters have all the info they need to make their votes count - ball is in their court.

It will be before that. By election in Rayong. I'm betting PT votes will dissapear.

Edit: I take that back. PT are not fielding a candidate. 

Edited August 20, 2023 by dinsdale

[Purdey]

I read he was flying in from Singapore. Maybe I am wrong, but why is a developed state ignoring the fact Thaksin is a wanted criminal? Is it because everyone outside Thailand knows he was stitched up?

 

Let's see what happens on arrival.

 

[retarius]

Yawn....wake me up when he actually gets here. 

[Bundooman]

On 8/19/2023 at 10:15 AM, webfact said:

Thaksin’s aircraft will park in a special zone reserved for private jets and immigration officials will receive him upon his arrival.

In this context, does 'receive' mean the same as 'arrest'?

[Bundooman]

On 8/19/2023 at 12:56 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

Such procedures are normal for private jets. I once flew on one from Montreal to San Diego, and we parked in a separate area and were visited by immigration officials and processed onboard.

So, it's also normal for someone who has an arrest warrant waiting for him as well, then, is it?

Well, I'll be ............!

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, Bundooman said:

On 8/19/2023 at 12:56 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

Such procedures are normal for private jets. I once flew on one from Montreal to San Diego, and we parked in a separate area and were visited by immigration officials and processed onboard.

So, it's also normal for someone who has an arrest warrant waiting for him as well, then, is it?

Well, I'll be ............!

I expect so, yes. What is the point of your post?

[Stargeezr]

It is all rumors until Thaksin actually steps foot into Thailand..