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

[billd766]

11 hours ago, KhaoNiaw said:

There's no limit on corruption convictions/charges. 

Of course there is.

 

That is like saying that a military coup is legal.

 

There is somebody much higher than Prayuth who decides what will happen.

[DLock]

15 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

At least she can speak English, unlike most of the bar girls they take for ‘shot time’.

...and she will say "Thank you 3 times".

 

But yes, I agree.

[Venom]

On 8/20/2023 at 10:01 PM, anchadian said:

Thaksin arriving at approx 0900hrs, voting for PM approx 1700hrs.

 

I find that impossible for Thaksin to cancel his trip, if the new PM is not elected,

You are correct, it's a done deal. ????

[billd766]

It is on Thai TV right now.

 

Thaksin is back and at Don Muang airport.

 

[KhaoNiaw]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

Of course there is.

 

That is like saying that a military coup is legal.

 

There is somebody much higher than Prayuth who decides what will happen.

Of course people can be pardoned or treated above and beyond the law. 
But Thai law actually sets statute of limitations for corruption at 20 years. But this is suspended if the the accused / convicted flees the country. It's quite obviously a useful tool for the higher powers. 

[billd766]

4 minutes ago, KhaoNiaw said:

Of course people can be pardoned or treated above and beyond the law. 
But Thai law actually sets statute of limitations for corruption at 20 years. But this is suspended if the the accused / convicted flees the country. It's quite obviously a useful tool for the higher powers. 

Just because it is the law in Thailand, it doesn't mean that it can't be ignored for political considerations or reasons.

 

I suspect (but I don't know), that Thaksin has a lot of data on his political opponents, and perhaps has given them little snippets as a taster, just in case they attempt to double cross him.

 

And that will go right up to the very top of the food chain.

[KhaoNiaw]

47 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Just because it is the law in Thailand, it doesn't mean that it can't be ignored for political considerations or reasons.

 

I suspect (but I don't know), that Thaksin has a lot of data on his political opponents, and perhaps has given them little snippets as a taster, just in case they attempt to double cross him.

 

And that will go right up to the very top of the food chain.

You haven't quite followed my point.
Anyway, I don't think Thaksin holds all the cards you seem to think there. He wouldn't be back if there was the slightest chance of him revealing his financial dealings. Too dangerous for him.  

[chrisbangkok]

19 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

I have heard he will ride to the Police Club mounted on Shergar.

Well that was me wrong then , wonder who needed the money ?

[billd766]

26 minutes ago, chrisbangkok said:

Well that was me wrong then , wonder who needed the money ?

Me.

 

Curses, foiled again.