Why Are You Even Here? The Surprising Attitudes of Some Expats in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

Independent lawyer Thirayut Suwankesorn, renowned for dismantling the Move Forward Party, has launched a scathing complaint against the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its influential patriarch, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

The complaint, submitted to the Constitutional Court at 10.30am today, October 10, accuses them of a serious breach of constitutional protocol, alleging attempts to undermine the country’s constitutional monarchy.

 

Thirayut’s extensive 65-page document accuses both Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party of violating Article 49 of the Constitution, which prohibits anyone from exercising his or her rights and liberty in a way that undermines the democratic system with the king as head of state.

 

This explosive news was disclosed by Paiboon Nititawan, Secretary-General of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), who emphasised that his party had no involvement in this legal move. This comes after the PPRP was expelled from the Pheu Thai-led coalition in August, a decision that reportedly angered its leader, Prawit Wongsuwan, who has since vowed political retribution.

Paiboon revealed that Thirayut requested the Constitutional Court to compel Thaksin and Pheu Thai to cease all actions deemed hostile to the constitutional monarchy. This latest move echoes a previous complaint by Thirayut that led to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party in August, with the court ruling that it had violated the Constitution by seeking to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law.

 

When queried about specific actions included in his complaint, Thirayut confirmed that the controversial August 14 meeting at Thaksin’s Bangkok mansion—where coalition partners deliberated forming a new government—was among them. He expressed confidence in his case.

 

“I have witnesses ready to testify against the two defendants.”

 

Thirayut’s decision to approach the Constitutional Court directly stemmed from the lack of action following his previous complaint to the Office of the Attorney-General on September 24, reported The Nation.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-10-10

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

But it seems in the moment he still has too much power and too many people who support him.

But that situation can certainly change over time... 

[Artisi]

5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

But it seems in the moment he still has too much power and too many people who support him.

But that situation can certainly change over time... 

Just a nod or a wink from the right place either for or against is all it takes. 

[MikeandDow]

This is better than the soaps on the TV 

[dinsdale]

Basically any move that threatens the power and wealth of the royalist military establishment is now accused of violating Article 49 of the constitution, a constitution written by the royalist military establishment with the specific aim of protecting said royalist military establishment and the status quo. Anyone who is deluded enough to think Thailand is democracy should hold their head in shame.

[MikeandDow]

11 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Basically any move that threatens the power and wealth of the royalist military establishment is now accused of violating Article 49 of the constitution, a constitution written by the royalist military establishment with the specific aim of protecting said royalist military establishment and the status quo. Anyone who is deluded enough to think Thailand is democracy should hold their head in shame.

Have to agree Thailand is a long way from becoming a Democracy

[Mavideol]

47 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Independent lawyer Thirayut Suwankesorn, renowned for dismantling the Move Forward Party,

this guy is anything but independent, he must be somebody's (whom) puppet,

[candide]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

But it seems in the moment he still has too much power and too many people who support him.

But that situation can certainly change over time... 

Thaksin doesn't need support from many people. One is enough...

[madone]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

 

But the question is who fills the void?

 

Meet the new boss...

[Hunz Kittisak]

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

Just a nod or a wink from the right place either for or against is all it takes. 

CC will rule in thaksin’s favour and cement his untouchability. It’s getting silly they are only helping thaksin’s cause 

[Hunz Kittisak]

18 minutes ago, candide said:

Thaksin doesn't need support from many people. One is enough...

And yet those fools still needs more proof that Tony is the anointed one 

[hotandsticky]

6 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

And yet those fools still needs more proof that Tony is the anointed one 

 

 

Surely you mean "self-anointed"

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

But it seems in the moment he still has too much power and too many people who support him.

But that situation can certainly change over time... 

I can smell the burnt tires and see the bones of a skeleton, before that going to happen 😉 

 

[fondue zoo]

 

Almost zero consequences for any of them and their actions, managing a nation is just one big schoolyard game to those involved.

But I suppose that goes for most countries on Earth.

[bristolgeoff]

Daughter the pm Thaksim controlling from the back room yes daddy. No problem for them they know how to fix things like this

[ikke1959]

Nothing will happen, Thaksin got a certificate for good behaviour a few months back... and with his friends in the army and higher he is untouchable...

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

When queried about specific actions included in his complaint, Thirayut confirmed that the controversial August 14 meeting at Thaksin’s Bangkok mansion—where coalition partners deliberated forming a new government—was among them. He expressed confidence in his case.

 

“I have witnesses ready to testify against the two defendants.”

 

Thirayut’s decision to approach the Constitutional Court directly stemmed from the lack of action following his previous complaint to the Office of the Attorney-General on September 24,

Thaksin thought he was fire-proof and could do as he wishes... knives are out for him.

[nikmar]

[thesetat2013]

12 hours ago, Mavideol said:

this guy is anything but independent, he must be somebody's (whom) puppet,

I believe he was Thaksins and the PPTs puppet and then got rejected when Thaksins daughter got handed the PM position. So he would have had inside information about those private meetings where politics is never discussed by Thaksin. He has witnesses so who knows. Thaksin is not as popular as before and his party is losing a lot if support from his base with the people. 

[nobodysfriend]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This latest move echoes a previous complaint by Thirayut that led to the dissolution of the Move Forward Party in August, with the court ruling that it had violated the Constitution by seeking to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, known as the lese majeste law.

 

There is no fairness within the thai political system .

MFP was dissolved because of 112 .

Thaksin , the dealmaker , will not be considered a threat to the monarchy , and has nothing to fear .

The CC is not independant , and their rulings will be biased .

[jippytum]

The same lawyer was instrumental in the removal of MFP.

Says a lot that he didn't raise any objections when the Army were in charge. 

[JoePai]

13 hours ago, Artisi said:

Just a nod or a wink from the right place either for or against is all it takes. 

                                                                    palace

[crazykopite]

The private jet is fueled up and ready to head back to the desert with the daughter in tow !

[Thingamabob]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Nothing will happen, Thaksin got a certificate for good behaviour a few months back... and with his friends in the army and higher he is untouchable...

That's what was what he believed previously, untouchable, but he finished up fleeing into exile in Dubai. 

[mfd101]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Nothing will happen, Thaksin got a certificate for good behaviour a few months back... and with his friends in the army and higher he is untouchable...

Mmmm, well we're about to find out.

[john donson]

13 hours ago, candide said:

Thaksin doesn't need support from many people. One is enough...

 

i guess they became friends with same interests...

[BerndD]

Who is this lawyer's client? Who pays him for his work?

[ThaiFelix]

15 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It would be wonderful if Thaksin and his cronies would be removed from politics.

But it seems in the moment he still has too much power and too many people who support him.

But that situation can certainly change over time... 

What?  Thaksin is out of politics due to being too old and sick.  he said so himself many times.  He cant help it if he continually stumbles into the wrong place at the wrong time in his daily walks.  He cant help it if his daughter wants to get into politics.  let the frail old man alone!

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, Mavideol said:

this guy is anything but independent, he must be somebody's (whom) puppet,

People's party got good reasons to support him. Not a puppet at all but a law expert.

[OldPedro]

Thailand democracy .....what a joke, if it wasn't so disastrous.