Awaiting arrest, ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns to Thailand amidst political unrest

[bannork]

37 minutes ago, Guderian said:

Thaksin may be a lot of things, but stupid isn't one of them. He must have a cunning plan (m'lord) to get out of jail free, because i don't see him as the martyr type.

It seems Pheu Thai seriously underestimated Move Forward as it appears the original cunning plan was to say,

' Look I've got a landslide victory. They, the people want me back, I want to come back, how about letting me come back and I'll make sure the peasants, I mean the people, don't get any funny ideas about reforming Thailand.'

But the massive spoke in the works called MF, meant the uncles had to be included in the government too because Toni so much wants to come home.

Now the plan looks more desperate than cunning because some of Toni"s fans are turning away and heading to the MF gigs.

'Never mind,' says Toni, ' We'll introduce our old tricks, populist policies, that'll keep the peasants happy.'

Perhaps true but Toni's been away a long time, social media is ubiquitous all over Thailand, spilling into main TV stations daily 

And in Toni's soon to be formed government, there are several politicians and parties with deserved unsavoury reputations.

It ain't gonna be easy Toni, but it sure as hell beats being a martyr!

lol 

 

Edited August 21, 2023 by bannork

[newnative]

'Thaksin returns'.  Umm, no he hasn't.  Wait until he actually returns, if he does, before putting up a headline like that.  He's said he will return 20some times in the past--and didn't.

[jcmj]

At least he gets to go through the quick track and not wait in any lines. Should make for an interesting day If he returns. They may have to delay the election due to all of the other issues. Or maybe we can get him back in office to sort the mess that has been made over the past few years. 

[metisdead]

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[hotchilli]

Of course a deal has been struck, he'd never set foot in Thailand without one.

[chrisbangkok]

Will be accompanied by Elvis and piloted by Glenn Miller ... equally as believable ????.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, bannork said:

' No deal has been made before he returns' Paetongtan says 

She also said Thaksin's return had nothing to do with the proposed vote for Settha as PM.

She also said prior the election that PT would never join with Pravit and Prayuth's parties..

Does she realise no one believes the nonsense she talks?

I hope they trust the word of the judiciary more than their own.

[Ralf001]

3 hours ago, champers said:

I offer to keep her under lock and key at my place.

I'll take care of Poontang.

[bbbbooboo]

hhhhhmmm... i'm sure he will rush back so he can be imprisoned...wouldnt we all ?

[mfd101]

1 hour ago, jaywalker2 said:

Since we can't tallk about that person we must use the euphemism "the military"

Not the same. Far from it, but depending on circumstances.

[ujayujay]

Thaksin will never end up in prison! He gets at most house arrest, which he can enjoy in one of his estates.

[PETERTHEEATER]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

Will Khunying Potjaman be there to greet him too??? ????

No. She can't find the Tony card to install in her detector.

[anchadian]

 

[Cake Monster]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

As Thailand anticipates the arrival of former Prime Minister Thaksin

So !

The headline is false info

He has not yet returned

[Purdey]

As a former PM overthrown by a military coup and subject to a sentence to keep him away I would have thought he would arrive with some dignity, but hovering over the airport waiting for his friends to win and help him escape prison is asking too much. 

[Grusa]

How much traffic disruption can I expect around Don Muang tomorrow? I am going there from Pattaya, to catch a 15:15 flight!

[mfd101]

21 minutes ago, Grusa said:

How much traffic disruption can I expect around Don Muang tomorrow? I am going there from Pattaya, to catch a 15:15 flight!

He's supposed to be arriving at 0900, so by the time you need to head out to the airport he'll either be ensconced in the PM's residence or in prison.

 

Either way you'll be safe to leave. Though perhaps not to return.

[Piyabutr Saengkanokkul]

Welcome Home Father! 

[spidermike007]

I am ambivalent. I don't love him, nor do I dislike him. One thing is for certain. He sure beats any of the recent creep leaders. I would take him, or any of his family, over an army general. 

 

I hated Bush Jr. at the time he was president. Then came Trump. And Jr. seemed like a statesman and a patriot by comparison. 

 
I feel the same way about Thaksin. Loathed him at the time. Now, compared to Prayuth he seemed like a stable genius, a highly competent leader and a man who actually cared about the masses. Corrupt? They all are. At least he got stuff done. There is a reason why millions still love him, and only 3500 still support Prayuth. 

[elektrified]

It's all B.S. He's not coming anywhere near.

[Reigntax]

2 hours ago, scorecard said:

Why does he need to go via the 'Police Club'. (Which is a very large well equipped 'venue'.) 

 

'Executive ceremonial lunch?'

 

 

Tuesday is soapy massage day

[Hunz Kittisak]

3 hours ago, pegman said:

There is only one person a deal could be with and that person is in a much higher pay grade than anyone in the Thai military present or past. 

Yes I expect a pardon at the 11th hour 

[Hunz Kittisak]

12 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

I am ambivalent. I don't love him, nor do I dislike him. One thing is for certain. He sure beats any of the recent creep leaders. I would take him, or any of his family, over an army general. 

 

I hated Bush Jr. at the time he was president. Then came Trump. And Jr. seemed like a statesman and a patriot by comparison. 

 
I feel the same way about Thaksin. Loathed him at the time. Now, compared to Prayuth he seemed like a stable genius, a highly competent leader and a man who actually cared about the masses. Corrupt? They all are. At least he got stuff done. There is a reason why millions still love him, and only 3500 still support Prayuth. 

Well summed up

the guys who harp on him being a criminal, who uses double standards to judge him etc are missing the point 

[AustinRacing]

Where I come from politicians that have been found to get up to no good disappear from public life for good because the public won’t have it any other way. Thailand deserves the political system it has because people allow it. The aristocracy has no respect for people and unless people revolt and clean house it will go on forever. Average Thai man is too spineless busy getting drunk, cheat on his wife, gamble, play on phone than stand up and fight. 

[thailand49]

4 hours ago, pegman said:

There is only one person a deal could be with and that person is in a much higher pay grade than anyone in the Thai military present or past. 

That is my sentiments!  When he was around after Yingluck got elected her first order of business was head over to the big house to show her respect and ask a favor for her brother.  The reason he got ran out of town while he was PM his head got so big he didn't show any respect for the man. In that visit if the brother had agreed he would have been back all he had to do was fly in unpack take a shower make his way to the big house kneel and kiss the man's feet show the man " your my daddy " but no he double down thought I'll wait until he kicks the bucket. Thus the reason for the coup and of puppeteer Chan-O being the face while the big house years in the making crafted a new constitution that Chan-O, MP, Senate didn't approve with final stamp.

It was reported when finished sent to the big house for a 95 year old monk signature. 

Today we have a new man in charge rarely seen only he can pardon why because he's the man!

???? You got to show your respect he is the man in charge!

Mean while while all the attention is on the brother Yingluck will slip into a baggage cart taken away while the vote is happening she will be home already eaten a helping of Somtam extra Sap relaxing in a hot bubble bath. That is my Thai politics 101, meantime as an expat I hope the baht has crashed. ????

Edited August 21, 2023 by thailand49

[Red Forever]

5 hours ago, jaywalker2 said:

Remember, Yingluck thought she had a deal with the opposition to pass the amnesty bill aimed at her brother. Instead, the Democrats reneged and Suthep launched the Bangkok Shutdown. It'd be funny if Thaksin arrives back in Bangkok and finds out that whatever deal he has finagled by betraying his supporters is also tossed out and he's left to rot in jail. I know I wouldn't trust the military.

Remember also that beneficiaries of her, imo unwise, amnesty bill would have been Suthep and Abhisit.

[anchadian]

 

[BangkokReady]

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Awaiting arrest, ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns to Thailand amidst political unrest

The title suggest Thaksin has already returned.  The article suggest the opposite.  ????

[Spock]

As someone who is perfectly happy with legalised marijuana, I don't want to see Thaksin back in Thai politics.

[Eric Loh]

So far none of the key leaders that lead the crusades against Thaksin have spoken against his return. Songdhi, Chamlong, Somkiat, Suthep, Akanat, Sathit from PAD and PDRC respectively and whom they vowed to overthrow the Thaksin regime and even the Bangkok yellow shirts have remained tight lip. General Sonti who staged the first coup against Thaksin supported his return. They all have done their part for the man behind the curtain. Even Prawit is blaming the elite and conservatives for creating a loop of political conflicts with no better outcome than sufferings for the country and its people.Tomorrow will be just another day. Thaksin will return and Sretha will be the PM.