Aussie999 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Bim Smith said: Technically he is a medical tourist. I would be at least asking for a discount on a room with no Aircon. "Technically" he's a Thai citizen, so not a tourist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelli Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Ironic, given that government protestors were languishing in jails with COVID. I think 1-2 may have even died but a good many seriously ill. Not to mention the hunger strikes. It really makes one question living here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Reigntax said: The paid protestors don’t appear to be the most intelligent looking of the species Really. -You sure they are paid? Why would they be paid when there's plenty of very geuine protestors who are protesting for vey valid reasons. -You can assess their intelligence by looking at them? Wow, so clever. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 Who appointed the justice minister? Who cut a deal with PT to be part of this administration? Who thinks a deal was not made in regard to the old man? Of course he is getting special treatment. That was likely part of the deal. Expect the sentence to be commuted. Soon. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kimamey Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, wombat said: I clicked on that link...this is what I got. It works ok for me and I'm not using a VPN. Your post suggests there's a video which do sometimes get blocked, but there's none when I click on the link. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Homburg said: Of course the Justice Ministry is granting privileges to Thaksin, but these are not "undue". These have been bought and paid for! Yeah. It's about time he started giving some of his money back to the people he took it from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 2 hours ago, TheFishman1 said: Everybody knew he wasn’t going to prison that’s why he delayed his trip here for a few days to make sure everything was in place I’m gonna do is we’ll just is here by now they would’ve had the Red Bull guy behind bars and you know that’s not gonna happen same same TIT He even said himself that he thought he'd only spend days in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Hawaiian said: Hypertension, the silent killer. Thanks for that, you've really brightened my morning. Having said that I've taken my medication so my blood pressure isn't high now. Or at least it wasn't until I read your post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 Last week the fugitive was celebrating a Birthday party no health issues then he then lands in Thailand kissing the floor waving to supporters all dressed up to the nines with his Grecian black hair all nicely groomed yet with a few hours of being in prison he is whisked away in a helicopter as he is feeing poorly and now resides in his own luxury suite in the police hospital as he waits his pardon due to health related matters of course its a stitch up nothing more nothing less this was all done to keep the junta in power the fugitive is the person in control of the newly elected government he has had 17 years to plan this outcome 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 6 hours ago, webfact said: country’s judicial integrity, 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 hours ago, 2baht said: Do the rich get preferential treatment here??? WOW! I'm thinking, around the globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngster30uk Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, kimamey said: He even said himself that he thought he'd only spend days in prison. I am sure he believed that, seems unlikely he would have publicly said it Citation please, otherwise you have just made that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Some off topic posts and replies in violation of our Community Standards have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Shameless. Keep protesting and causing bad publicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Remember - he was taken to the hospital after less than a day in jail because of "insomnia" and a little "tingle" in the tip of on finger. I have a little "tingle" in the tips of two fingers right now. Maybe I should go to the hospital as well ? Get a comfy bed in a special suite with a private bathroom and catered meals and no smelly "peasants" to deal with. And let us not forget - this is Thailand - where even murderers can apply (and pay) for bail and be released to fight their cases (assuming they can afford it of course). Just like the father of some certain Mayors and MPs did some years ago after he was jailed for arranging the murder of a political rival. But was released on bail after being charged in a land fraud case and promptly disappeared. (Without anyone trying too hard to find him it seems.) He finally "gave himself up" after developing a medical condition. (I think he also went to one of those "special suites" at the same hospital that Thaksin is currently in.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomacht8 Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 Everyone knows that well-stocked cake boxes work wonders in Thailand. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 The protesters need to converse energy until the masses have had a chance to talk about this farse with family. When is next travel home holiday? Maybe the Budda day in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie baby Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 So, the Justice Ministry as now joined the land of bungs. I bet his blood pressure is nowhere near as high as mine. I suspect theirs plenty of inmates at that prison with way higher problems than chest pains who really do need medical help. Full points to the boys who thought this one up, cant wait to see what happens next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Thailand has the best justice money can buy and we are seeing what kind of service you can get as a convict, if you slap down a billion baht - soon to be recouped from taxpayers. New airport projects already announced. Edited August 25, 2023 by Dogmatix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 People act surprised at this. C'mon, gie yoursel' a shake. We know this place is a total and utter basket case under the surface. Heroin smuggling thugs given cabinet positions, prime minister elect accused of serious corruption in land deals, refusal to release details of watch case against Deputy PM etc, etc, etc. It's the land of smoke and mirrors, and you can never, ever trust what you see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, Elkski said: The protesters need to converse energy until the masses have had a chance to talk about this farse with family. When is next travel home holiday? Maybe the Budda day in October. My Thai granddaughter shared that it's getting massive negative discussion at her uni. She's off to a protest after lunch today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 If people continue to protest against Thaksin's lenient treatment out of a perfect excuse for the military to intervene and dissolve Parliament. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5 hours ago, 2baht said: Do the rich get preferential treatment here??? WOW! I would think that the rich get preferential treatment in any western country. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Branche Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Stay focused politicians. You have the ability to make real change, with long term benefits to the people who live in Thailand. Focus on, raising education standards, partially funding education, improving Healthcare, attracting businesses who offer higher paying jobs for the skilled, educated workers. Reducing corruption, improving all government processes (efficiency, online submittal, online information availability, ease of locating info) Addressing Mass Bus Transportation information availability. There is No centrally maintained, updated online platform that lists routes, departure times, costs, purchasing, and contact information for Big Interprovincial busses. These are a few key issues that are obtainable with some effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 4 hours ago, wombat said: Special privileges? No excrement Sherlock! How could anyone think that? According to this link 4 hours ago, ezzra said: For any one who want to know the whole true story in an informative and an eye opener details regarding the new PM and Thaksin read here courtesy of CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/23/asia/thailand-explainer-election-prime-minister-intl-hnk/index.html So Srettha is in favour of same sex marriages? I stopped being a supporter of the SNP (Scottish National Party) because of that, although I would have stopped supporting the SNP after they elected a Muslim FM (First Minister). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brickleberry Posted August 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2023 9 hours ago, webfact said: unduly compromising the country’s judicial integrity This is small potatoes when you consider the judiciary allowed a convicted heroin dealer to become a lawmaker, but barred a liberal MP from taking his seat due to stealing a lady's watch 20 years ago. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 I wonder if he is feeling any regret at coming back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 5 hours ago, wombat said: I clicked on that link...this is what I got. Check your ad blocker because others didn't have a problem opening the link. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Justice Ministry Accused Of Granting Undue Privileges To Thaksin More accurately: Justice Ministry Accused Of Granting Undue Privileges To The Wealthy In Thailand's Two-Tiered "Justice" System. It's not just Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, youngster30uk said: I am sure he believed that, seems unlikely he would have publicly said it Citation please, otherwise you have just made that up No I haven't made it up. I'll try to find it but I read far too much of this stuff so it might be difficult to find. As I haven't actually spoken to him it will just be what's reported. Easier than I thought. It wasn't said publicly but then I didn't say it was, I just couldn't remember. https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/08/thaksin-only-anticipates-days-not-months-or-years-in-jail-upon-return/ This is just from a source so it might be true, or it might not but it certainly seems to be playing out that way. Let's face it most on here didn't think he would spend years in prison and Thaksin probably has better information than we do. Edited August 25, 2023 by kimamey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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