Popular Post webfact Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 Thailand’s political landscape has long been dominated by the saga of Thaksin Shinawatra, a figure who polarizes opinion like few others in the nation’s recent history. With his recent release on parole and return to his mansion in Bangkok, after serving a commuted one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power, a chapter that has captivated, divided, and at times, paralyzed Thai politics, might finally be drawing to a close. Thaksin’s journey from a telecoms magnate to Thailand’s most successful elected leader, and then to a convict in self-imposed exile, encapsulates the struggles of a nation caught between the old guard and the push for a more inclusive, democratic system. His populist policies endeared him to the rural poor, even as they alarmed the conservative elites and royalists, leading to his ousting by a military coup in 2006 and subsequent legal battles. The circumstances of Thaksin’s incarceration and release—his avoidance of jail time due to health issues and the commutation of his sentence —have sparked debate. Critics argue that it exemplifies the double standards in Thai justice, where the wealthy and powerful receive leniency not afforded to ordinary citizens. This perception of privilege has reignited calls for a more equitable legal system, a sentiment echoed by the Move Forward Party, which has criticized the entrenched disparities. By Arun Saronchai Full story: THAI ENQUIRER 2024-02-19 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 "Thaksin is free, can we finally move on?" Are you kidding? This is the new beginning.... 2 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 Basically, if he goes home and stays there, and keep out of the limelight and politics, yes. But is that likely? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retarius Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 Now Thaksin is free can we stop having articles about him. 3 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 4 minutes ago, retarius said: Now Thaksin is free can we stop having articles about him. Agree 100% But no one mentions the Red Bull heir ("Boss") who killed a policeman. He is free, never been to gaol, never been tried in 'absentia'. He jets around the world (including Thailand I'll bet) and no one says anything. This has been going on since 2012. 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dcheech Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 18 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: But no one mentions the Red Bull heir ("Boss") who killed a policeman. He is free, never been to gaol, never been tried in 'absentia'. What about Ferrari Joe or Joe Ferrari? He has entered the black hole of Thai news follow up. No clue what he is really doing. I would like to think he is in jail ... doing time. Still once the news curtain descends ... who knows. 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Agree 100% But no one mentions the Red Bull heir ("Boss") who killed a policeman. He is free, never been to gaol, never been tried in 'absentia'. He jets around the world (including Thailand I'll bet) and no one says anything. This has been going on since 2012. How about we move on to something fresh? Something worthy will certainly be along soon. Edited February 19 by jacko45k 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: How about we move in to something fresh? Something worthy will certainly be along soon. Worthy things or people are generally not newsworthy....perhaps this says something about the news consuming human race? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: Thaksin is free, can we finally move on? Strange headline. I very rarely comment on political issues in Thailand but this guy gives me the creeps. I'd say BUCKLE UP, it's going to be a roller coaster ride. Edited February 19 by SAFETY FIRST 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 100 percent agree Time to get past this man...and move forward See how I did that. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, webfact said: a chapter that has captivated, divided, and at times, paralyzed Thai politics, might finally be drawing to a close Yes, that chapter is closed, and a new chapter begins: The miraculous recovery of the sick man. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 Surely moving on would mean the winners of the last election being allowed to form a Government. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, jacko45k said: Basically, if he goes home and stays there, and keep out of the limelight and politics, yes. But is that likely? No. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 hours ago, retarius said: Now Thaksin is free can we stop having articles about him. No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Quote Thaksin is free, can we finally move on? asks Arun Saronchai Answer: Obviously not, since you just published an article about him. Duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingstonkid Posted February 19 Popular Post Share Posted February 19 6 hours ago, jacko45k said: Basically, if he goes home and stays there, and keep out of the limelight and politics, yes. But is that likely? The chances of that are the same as the military not wanting control. The interesting quote or joke is The Pheu Thai party, associated with Thaksin, currently holds power, presenting an opportunity to shift the focus from past conflicts to future progress. The PTP holds almost no power as they are owned and responsible to the military elite parties to stay in control. The PTP is only in power as long as either the MFP is a threat to the military or they (the PTP) upset the military. The military/elite control a great deal, consider that the power positions in eh government are controlled by the Elite proxies. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, retarius said: Now Thaksin is free can we stop having articles about him. Agree 100% I haven't clicked on any of his stories for at least a week and some appear on AN twice if not more a day 🥱🥱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Joe Ferrari and the Red Bull kid I don’t think anything’s gonna happen with them. TIT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 2 hours ago, brianthainess said: Agree 100% I haven't clicked on any of his stories for at least a week and some appear on AN twice if not more a day 🥱🥱 Would I be wrong in thinking he's a poster boy of AN. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, kingstonkid said: The chances of that are the same as the military not wanting control. The interesting quote or joke is The Pheu Thai party, associated with Thaksin, currently holds power, presenting an opportunity to shift the focus from past conflicts to future progress. The PTP holds almost no power as they are owned and responsible to the military elite parties to stay in control. The PTP is only in power as long as either the MFP is a threat to the military or they (the PTP) upset the military. The military/elite control a great deal, consider that the power positions in eh government are controlled by the Elite proxies. The yellow/green elite is far from having the same power as before. For both an upward reason (no comment) and a downward reason (they don't have much popular support any more). They still control appointed bodies such as government agencies, the judiciary, or the army. However, like PT, they are 'subjects'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Tony takes a backseat. Next, and, soon to be a major motion picture, 'The Return of Yingluk'....😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 PT have bargaining power in that they could threaten to bring the government down by switching sides to join MF. But that would see their paymaster facing legal woes so that's never going to happen as long as Thaksin is around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 4 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Tony takes a backseat. Next, and, soon to be a major motion picture, 'The Return of Yingluk'....😀 Yes, undoubtedly she still appeals to rural folk of a certain age. Perhaps her charges could be dropped if she agreed to hit the campaign trail but she might not want to play that game anymore having been once bitten, twice shy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 9 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: Tony takes a backseat. Next, and, soon to be a major motion picture, 'The Return of Yingluk'....😀 Thinking about it, she surely is part of the package deal enabling Tony to return. I mean, Tony couldn't be that cruel to leave her out in the Dubai desert counting the stars at night. He couldn't be that mean? Surely? 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 It's far from over. I would still like to know what was discussed in Hong Kong between him and Thanathorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I wish we could also move on from Trump. we know he is mucking fental. Day after day just give it a rest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABCDBKK Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Yes, surely we need to move onto the plethora of forthcoming articles about his miraculous health recovery, his return to the premiership, his new war on drugs, the re-stirring of the pot in the south, the retribution to come against his adversaries, or maybe his next bit of new legislation to make life far more challenging for expats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Awaiting the next election [if there is one]. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Move on? Not a chance. Next they'll be screaming to get his sister, Yingluck back here, which has probably been underway for some time, after which, he'll be meddling in politics again after making a stunning recovery from his' prison ordeal '.....🤣 I wonder how many more airheads, Thaksin has in his family ,to hide behind and throw up as puppet prime ministers? Edited February 19 by Scouse123 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart479 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 The whole thing makes no sense; UNLESS Toadie is blackmailing the chap higher up the totem pole. When they were both resident in Europe the Toad must have got inside the enemies camp and got enough dirt for a rainy day; which has now come. There is no other possible explanation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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