Thaksin and Wife Fail to Board Return Flight

[Insight]

"Mr Thaksin's economic and bureaucratic reforms, income redistribution schemes and policy innovations that boosted Thailand's competitivenes in the global economy should be retained as much as the corruption, cronyism and abuses of power should be dealt with."

exactly. every other leader has offered only corruption , cronyism and abuse. thaksin did actually implement good policy. its easy for westerners to come here and try to judge this country by our standards , but that no better than the british victorian colonists maintaining that their remit was to educate the uncivilised.

as another poster said , if thaksin stood for election again , he would win...... and the country would be better off for it.

yes , he lined his pockets , but he improved things for a large section of the population too.

clean politicians are ineffectual here , they cant do anything. in a country like this you need a leader who is not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to push policy through.

You could probably go on arguing about this forever, but the question will always remain - where do you draw the line?

Yes, he did "help" a large part of the population which had been ignored by many other PM's, but he also left a substantial part of the remaining population feeling pretty kicked hard in the teeth.

Does every developing country need to suffer at the hands of a money-grabbing PM who's greed knows absolutely no bounds, as proven time and time again, just for the sake of a few populist, vote-winning policies?

If there's one good thing to come out of all this, it's that hopefully the courts will be just as tough with anybody else who attempts the same in the future - that will be a clear sign of Thailand's progression. Nice one Thaksin.

[george]

Thaksin could face deportation

BANGKOK: -- Foreign Ministry have said that they were considering revoking the diplomatic passport of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who fled to Britain with his wife on Sunday, given the fact that Supreme Court already issued arrest warrants for them.

Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag said Sunday their supreme court must officially inform his ministry of Thaksin's flight from the country amid a corruption probe.

The ministry would then begin the process of determining whether Thaksin's diplomatic passport would be voided.

Thaksin is known to have two passports, and the consequences of losing his official passport is likely to be little more than symbolic for the Manchester City owner.

Thaksin had earllier his diplomatic passport returned to him by former foreign minister Noppadon Pattama who had previously been the ousted premier's legal adviser.

Ousted in a bloodless coup d'etat in September 2006, Thaksin and his wife failed to appear early Monday at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to fight charges relating to the Ratchadaphisek land scandal which occurred in 2003.

The couple flew to London from Beijing after attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics held last Friday.

The court later in the day issued arrest warrants for them and confiscated their bail of 13 million baht.

Thaksin has his own residence in England and also bought Manchester City Football Club last year. His status of doing business in the UK raises questions as to whether his extradition is possible.

Tej said he would rather not say that an "obstacle" existed, but ministry officials would need to enquire with the Thai embassy in London, as well as the Home and Foreign offices of the British government as to whether there is a possibility of extraditing the couple to Thailand.

Meanwhile, Bangkok's supreme court is continuing with their probe into a corruption case against the Thaksins involving their purchase of prime Bangkok real estate in 2003. The purchase from the Bank of Thailand at a bargain price took place while Thaksin was Prime Minister. Thaksin and his wife deny any wrongdoing.

-- The Nation, Agencies 2008-08-13

[Prakanong]

"If there's one good thing to come out of all this, it's that hopefully the courts will be just as tough with anybody else who attempts the same in the future - that will be a clear sign of Thailand's progression. Nice one Thaksin."

I admire your optimism but even David blaine would not be holding his breath on this one

There are dozens of others they could go after who are unusually rich but they will not and never will - the greed and corruption is rife at all levels of thai society and harldy a prominent family are clean (if any)

[KKK]

I want to see the Taksins come back. They should face trial and be hung when found guilty. I see that as the only way forward for this country to realize that people like them shouldn't be in politics and that should stop voting these idiots in. As they've skipped bail Interpol could be involved. Thailand<>UK do have extradition treaties I think. Taksin's wife was found guilty so she's an escaped felon for fraud. Same thing involve Interpol and get her sent back. Alternative is put them on trial in UK....that's what they do in some cases when a Brit breaks the law overseas.

Last resort...return all the money they stole, revoke Thai citizenship, and make them persona non grata. They shouldn't be able to get another citizenship as they are felons. They would then become stateless.

P.S. Taksin owes me baht 1500. He stole money from me years ago when I ordered a product from one of his shops and they never delivered.

[Prakanong]

Took a while but the hang em high brigade finally rode into town - demanding capital punishment where the law does not provide for it.

There is a lot more in there which shows blatant ingnorance such as putting them on trial in the UK but lets not let facts get in the way of a rant over a lost 1500 THB - the mere thought process that personalises a company to a person is something that needs to be sorted out on a couch with Frasier

[tigerbeer]

Where's the picture of the family out shopping down the streets of Guildford?

It will be more interesting to know the verdict of his next court case....... his lawyer is going to enter a 'no-show' kinda court proceeding?

Better out shopping than sitting in the court room!

a similar picture is on the Krunthep Tarrikit papers today. Except that it shows whats written on the Pangthothae (the son)'s t-shirt. It says "The Best Is Yet To Come"

[Plus]

Revoking his diplomatic passport is given, and it's bloody inconvenient if he wants to travel - he'll have to stand in ordinary immigration lines and be treated like everyone else.

When he lost his ordinary passport in Russia, he had to wait in line in Thai embassy to get his replacement like he was a nobody. That hurts.

>>>

Prakhanong, I don't get it - you go on about Singapore and Thailand and advocating selling national assets to foreigners. There's no way in hel_l Singapore would sell SingTel but you telling Thais that they shouldn't worry about it. Even Americans do not sell nationally important companies.

Shah Jahan was right about general Thai policy - share the spoils but don't throw outside the circle. It was a custom since Prem's time - reinvest here, don't take money out, that's how they justfied their corruption - if the money is reinvested here, the country doesn't lose anything overall.

Right now one of the biggest companies in Thailand is paying for pensions and welfare of Singaporeans, not Thais. Thaksin helping the poor in Singapore.

[Prakanong]

"Prakhanong, I don't get it - you go on about Singapore and Thailand and advocating selling national assets to foreigners. There's no way in hel_l Singapore would sell SingTel but you telling Thais that they shouldn't worry about it. Even Americans do not sell nationally important companies."

Where do I say Singapore would sell SingTel - we know they would not and would not sell any of the other public business's they have a large hand in ie power, water, banks, etc etc

I am all for free trade and Thailand did not put a stop to selling a national asset - even if it was one - it was only after he sold it did the rabit protectionists including some on here who would profess free trade elsewhere come out of their holes.

Fact is Shin Corp was his to sell - if the thai's wanted to nationalise it they should have. Its like the hypocritical yanks who profess free trade and have one of the most protectionist industrial policies and tarrifs around.

As for "Right now one of the biggest companies in Thailand is paying for pensions and welfare of Singaporeans, not Thais. Thaksin helping the poor in Singapore. " do not make me laugh - its losing money and Temasek can not wait to offload it. You must be joking if you ever thought it was going to pay for thai pensions or the like - you must have lost your marbles.

You want Thailand to nationalise all industry then - no foreing ownership whatsoever - take back everything includin condo's etc - thats the ntural extension to your argument

[mstrtptn]

thaksin did actually implement good policy. its easy for westerners to come here and try to judge this country by our standards ,

...

yes , he lined his pockets , but he improved things for a large section of the population too.

Possible that this claim is true; Thaksin made the climate better for us aliens in the country.

BUT; it is still a TERRIBLE price to pay by the THOUSANDS of people who lost their lives and relatives, mothers and fathers, sisters and sons, because of the campaing this... PERSON, launched.

He is a C-R-I-M-I-N-A-L, and a BAD one. He should be treated accordingly! PERIOD.

I wish all the Britons here would at least voice their opinion to their MPs, embassy, or such, to make clear that it is NOT right that a European country hosts these lizards like VIPs!!!

[Samuian]

National asset to Singapore - so we want all Thai national assets to be nationalised - I thought it was a capitalist country - it was his company after all.

Guess you missed the point in this case - the assets this company was formed on was Thai - embezzlement, change of laws in this companies favor at the time HE was PM and the TAX FREE sale to a company registered in Singapore, where his influence, shareholder stake is questionable, not clear....nothing to do that he couldn't, that Thailand is not a "capitalist" country, a free market economy...

He hurt the Thai People's Patriotism, the National Pride, he loved to kindle this himself a bit...the MASSIVE Tax payment Avoidance is what they are "in for" and this is what woke up the "dragon"!

How did he rose to his fame and fortune?

This is the question and should be scrutinized, not Thailand!

[Prakanong]

National asset to Singapore - so we want all Thai national assets to be nationalised - I thought it was a capitalist country - it was his company after all.

Guess you missed the point in this case - the assets this company was formed on was Thai - embezzlement, change of laws in this companies favor at the time HE was PM and the TAX FREE sale to a company registered in Singapore, where his influence, shareholder stake is questionable, not clear....nothing to do that he couldn't, that Thailand is not a "capitalist" country, a free market economy...

He hurt the Thai People's Patriotism, the National Pride, he loved to kindle this himself a bit...the MASSIVE Tax payment Avoidance is what they are "in for" and this is what woke up the "dragon"!

How did he rose to his fame and fortune?

This is the question and should be scrutinized, not Thailand!

Huh?

Thailand is not a capitalsit country - how do you define its economic system then?

As for waking the dragon 555555555555555555555 there is no dragon to wake - shook the petty nationalism that holds Thailand back maybe or is used as an excuse by certain groups to plunder the country and who are just pissed off that the arriviste Thaksin did it better than them in the very recent past while they practiced it for years

[sriracha john]

Time for his money to push for a pre-emptive strike to void any need for extradition or arrest warrants or political assylum or assets confiscation...

PPP pushing for an amnesty for Thaksin

Members of the PPP are pushing for an amnesty for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Pracha Prasopdee, a PPP MP for Samut Prakan and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, thinks Thaksin deserves to be pardoned. Pracha said the proposed amnesty for Thaksin would help reconcile the country. If other MPs agree with his idea, he may explore the option of submitting a motion on the subject in parliament. Nisit Sinthupai, a PPP MP for Roi Et, backed Pracha, saying an amnesty would help unite the country. He said Thaksin had made the right decision by seeking political asylum in London.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/130808_News/13Aug2008_news07.php

[younghusband]

Shah Jahan was right about general Thai policy - share the spoils but don't throw outside the circle. It was a custom since Prem's time - reinvest here, don't take money out, that's how they justfied their corruption - if the money is reinvested here, the country doesn't lose anything overall.

Right now one of the biggest companies in Thailand is paying for pensions and welfare of Singaporeans, not Thais. Thaksin helping the poor in Singapore.

Rubbish and I suspect you know it.Otherwise it's clear you need some elementary lessons in economics.

[Prakanong]

Shah Jahan was right about general Thai policy - share the spoils but don't throw outside the circle. It was a custom since Prem's time - reinvest here, don't take money out, that's how they justfied their corruption - if the money is reinvested here, the country doesn't lose anything overall.

Right now one of the biggest companies in Thailand is paying for pensions and welfare of Singaporeans, not Thais. Thaksin helping the poor in Singapore.

Rubbish and I suspect you know it.Otherwise it's clear you need some elementary lessons in economics.

All previously held beleifs and ideology seem to evaporate when it comes to the Shin Corp sale issue and rationality goes out the window.

They can harp on about national asset but thats a nonesense. Tax etc was another issue but do Thai's today pay capital gains on share sales - do the investors here who brag about making a killing on the SET? - I think not

[geriatrickid]

Win win situation for everyone. Let the dust settle for a few years.

No more excuses for the politicians of all stripes to fight anymore as the bogeyman has left the playground.

[Insight]

Time for his money to push for a pre-emptive strike to void any need for extradition or arrest warrants or political assylum or assets confiscation...

PPP pushing for an amnesty for Thaksin

Members of the PPP are pushing for an amnesty for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Pracha Prasopdee, a PPP MP for Samut Prakan and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, thinks Thaksin deserves to be pardoned. Pracha said the proposed amnesty for Thaksin would help reconcile the country. If other MPs agree with his idea, he may explore the option of submitting a motion on the subject in parliament. Nisit Sinthupai, a PPP MP for Roi Et, backed Pracha, saying an amnesty would help unite the country. He said Thaksin had made the right decision by seeking political asylum in London.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/130808_News/13Aug2008_news07.php

I guess these guys don't follow the SET that much...?

[sriracha john]

PM calls executives of PPP for emergency meeting

People Power Party spokesman First Lieutenant Kuthep Saikrajang revealed that party leader and Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has called a meeting of the PPP's executives this morning. He stated however, that the contents of the meeting will be divulged after the discussion is concluded.

The spokesman affirmed however that though the meeting follows the political asylum of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to the United Kingdom it is likely the issue will not be part of the meeting as the deposed premier was never involved with the PPP's work.

- ThaiNews

[p_brownstone]

thaksin did actually implement good policy. its easy for westerners to come here and try to judge this country by our standards ,

...

yes , he lined his pockets , but he improved things for a large section of the population too.

The only reason Thaksin "improved things for a large section of the population" was to ensure he and TRT were voted into power so he could enrich himself even further.

Politicians in Thaland regularly buy Votes from the poorer sections of society - but they usually used their own money before they were elected, then once in Office began to loot the coffers to recoup their outlay + + +.

Thaksin perfected a system of using the Countrys' own budget to achieve the same ends.

It can be argued that this is not entirely unique - for example anyone who has visited Banharns' constituency will see what improvements he has engineered in that small area, however Thaksin did it on a Nationwide scale, for a Nationwide looting.

Patrick

[Jai Dee]

PM calls executives of PPP for emergency meeting

People Power Party spokesman First Lieutenant Kuthep Saikrajang (กุเทพ ใสกระจ่าง) revealed that party leader and Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has called a meeting of the PPP's executives this morning.

He stated however, that the contents of the meeting will be divulged after the discussion is concluded.

The spokesman affirmed however that though the meeting follows the political asylum of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to the United Kingdom it is likely the issue will not be part of the meeting as the deposed premier was never involved with the PPP's work.

Lt. Kuthep also denied rumors that the New Hope Party is being resurrected in an attempt to place General Chavalit Yongjaiyuth as the Prime Minister.

He commented however that the resurrection of the party or creation of a new party is within legal parameters.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 13 August 2008

[Jai Dee]

Foreign Affairs Ministry awaiting information from Supreme Court to seek extradition of former PM

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Veerasak Futrakul (วีระศักดิ์ ฟูตระกูล) revealed that the ministry has submitted a memo to the Supre Court's Division for crimes involving individuals holding political roles requesting details of warrants for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Khunying Potjaman.

Both defendants in the Ratchada land purchase case have been issued warrants for their failure to attend a court date.

Mr. Veerasak stated that once the Supreme Court replies to the memo, the matter will be passed on to the Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs to decide whether or not Doctor Thaksin and his wife should have their red book diplomatic passports revoked.

Mr. Veerasak indicated that the matter will later be forwarded to the Thai Embassy in London so they may collaborate with the United Kingdom's interior ministry and begin the process of extradition.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 13 August 2008

[Jai Dee]

Democrat Leader calls on government to take clear stance on issue of former PM's comments on legal system

Democrat Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that the Government cannot remain still following accusations made by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the nations legal system has been interefed with. Mr. Abhisit called on all related parts of the government to reaffirm the reliability of the nations legal system, especially the Prime Minister whom he said must take a clear stance on the issue.

The Democrat Leader declined to comment on the People Power Party's internal conflict, stating only that the political arena must be seperated from the case involving the Doctor Thaksin. He said that matter of Doctor Thaksin is in the hands of the United Kingdom.

As for the People Power Party's suggestion to pardon the deposed PM, Mr. Abhisit said that the case has not yet been finalized and thus such an act would not yet be possible. As for an amendment to laws on the prosecution of political figures, the democrat leader said that the current constitution would not allow it.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 13 August 2008

[sriracha john]

Thailand starts long Thaksin extradition process

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has begun the lengthy process to try to extradite former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who skipped bail this week and went into exile in London, the Attorney-General's office said on Wednesday.

A team of lawyers had been drawn up and was waiting for the formal signature of the Attorney-General, who is due to return from an overseas trip at the end of this week, state prosecutor Kosonlavat Intujunyong said. "We have to prove that what he did in Thailand was wrong under British law," he told Reuters.

Thailand's Supreme Court issued arrest warrants on Monday for Thaksin and his wife, Potjaman, and seized 13 million baht in bail bonds after the couple failed to appear in a corruption case.

In a statement from his refuge in London, the 59-year-old telecoms billionaire apologized to the court for failing to appear in the case, which relates to his wife's purchase of state land for a knock-down price while Thaksin was in office.

After his removal in a 2006 coup on the pretext of "rampant corruption", Thaksin spent much of his time in the British capital, as well as in Hong Kong and Beijing.

The army-appointed interim government looked into trying to extradite him under a bilateral criminal treaty signed with Britain in 1911, but never lodged a request as no formal charges had been filed against him.

That is now no longer the case, although Thaksin, now owner of English Premiership soccer club Manchester City, is likely to be able to call on some of London's best legal minds to ensure any extradition attempt is stalled in British courts for years.

In his statement, Thaksin said his decision to jump bail was because political enemies who engineered the 2006 coup were meddling in the courts, making it impossible for him to receive a fair hearing in Thailand.

- Reuters

[Prakanong]

"A team of lawyers had been drawn up and was waiting for the formal signature of the Attorney-General, who is due to return from an overseas trip at the end of this week, state prosecutor Kosonlavat Intujunyong said. "We have to prove that what he did in Thailand was wrong under British law," he told Reuters"

Like they will be doing anything - this brief needs to be passed to English lawyers who will engage a Barrister or QC. Some Thai's will get a long holiday in London though maybe advising on Thai law and evidence - LOL

"That is now no longer the case, although Thaksin, now owner of English Premiership soccer club Manchester City, is likely to be able to call on some of London's best legal minds to ensure any extradition attempt is stalled in British courts for years."

The Thai's can and will have to hire some of London's best legal minds too - they can not reperesent themselves at hearings in London so this bit is rubbish. It might not stop at London though - there is always the European Court of Human Rights after the first hearing, its appeal to the appeal court then up to the Law Lords.

Whatever some London barristers will be getting holiday homes in the south of france, Tuscany or Barbados out of the thai people.

[Jai Dee]

Chart Thai leader admits understanding of Dr. Thaksin’s situation

Leader of the Chart Thai party Banharn Silpa-archa (บรรหาร ศิลปอาชา) has recently expressed his understanding on why former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's (ทักษิณ ชินวัตร) refused to return to Thailand. He also urged all sides to make up their mind regarding the nation's political uncertainty.

Mr. Banharn advised all sides to calm down and observe what will happen next. He also personally viewed that former Prime Minister Thaksin’s decision to seek political asylum was a personal matter, adding that he would not emphasize the former premier's mistake. He affirms, however, that all legal matters should still be processed in accordance with regulations.

In response to the party dissolution case, Mr. Banharn said that he could not give any comment about whether or not there would be any impacts on the Chart Thai party if the People’s Power Party was disbanded. He said such political situations have never occurred in Thailand before, adding that legal and justice procedures would direct the case.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 13 August 2008

[Plus]

Where do I say Singapore would sell SingTel...

Nowhere, you say that Thailand should sell Shin - that is you apply different standards.

I am all for free trade and Thailand did not put a stop to selling a national asset - even if it was one - it was only after he sold it did the rabit protectionists including some on here who would profess free trade elsewhere come out of their holes.

No one knew what the deal was, even Thaksin himself denied the sale just days before that.

Fact is Shin Corp was his to sell - if the thai's wanted to nationalise it they should have.

It doesn't have to be nationalised - it only needs to keep its profits invested here.

As for "Right now one of the biggest companies in Thailand is paying for pensions and welfare of Singaporeans, not Thais. Thaksin helping the poor in Singapore. " do not make me laugh - its losing money and Temasek can not wait to offload it. You must be joking if you ever thought it was going to pay for thai pensions or the like - you must have lost your marbles.

YOU must have lost your marbles if you think Temasek didn't buy it for profit. Whether they are making any actual profits at this point is not important. It's part of their portfolio, they pay for pensions. AIS had some very profitable periods since the sale, too.

It surely turned out not as they expected, but the fact still stands - Thaksin sold the company to Temasek so that Singaporeans can have better welfare.

You want Thailand to nationalise all industry then - no foreing ownership whatsoever - take back everything includin condo's etc - thats the ntural extension to your argument

As I said earlier - Thais only want to keep money in this country, they don't particularly care who owns it and who invests it - government, corrupt public servants, corrupt generals, rich businessmen etc. It doesn't have to be nationalised to benefit the nation of Thailand. Same goes for foreign ownership via proxies - they allow it as long as it's percieved as being for the country's overall benefit.

[Prakanong]

"YOU must have lost your marbles if you think Temasek didn't buy it for profit. Whether they are making any actual profits at this point is not important. It's part of their portfolio, they pay for pensions. AIS had some very profitable periods since the sale, too.

It surely turned out not as they expected, but the fact still stands - Thaksin sold the company to Temasek so that Singaporeans can have better welfare."

Of course Temasek sold it expecting a return on investment. Sorry to tell you there are no state pensions in Singapore though - they derive that from CPF - temasek is the second of the Government Sovereign Wealth funds down here - they do not have a welfare state.

As for Thaksin selling it to Temasek so Singaporean can have better welafare - you have come to this picnic short of a sandwich regarding that statement. ROFLMAO

He sold it for his own profit - the fact anybody in Singapore might gain anything from this was as far gone as your first &lt;deleted&gt; if you believe that.

I am sure he would have sold it to a Thai if anyone could afford it.

"No one knew what the deal was, even Thaksin himself denied the sale just days before that."

Like not discussing a deal is not normal in situations like this - never happens does it in London or Wall street - really clutching at straws now.

So it would have been OK for him to sell it if he re-invested the receipts in Thailand - better tell that to all levels of Thai sopiciety to only buy Thai then - better send all those Rolex, Versace , and Rolls Royces bak - better close down TG till they can build their own plane - the argument is nonesense

Do you aplly these standarss to american or European entrepeneurs - you can sell you company but you must spenmd the money only in your own country - do you apply this to yourself?

[sriracha john]

PPP Spokesman Denies Emergency Meeting Discussed Thaksin’s Exile

The ruling People Power Party has called for an emergency executive meeting today, amid speculation that talk about former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's asylum in England would top the agenda.

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, Leader of People Power Party, called for an emergency meeting with party executives today.

As a result, the air at the PPP headquarters had been filled with excitement since this morning, as all key party executives, including Boonlue Prasertsopa, Samphan Lertnuwat, and General Ruengroj Mahasaranond showed up to attend the meeting.

People Power Party spokesperson Kuthep Saikrajang told reporters before the meeting that he had not been informed of the topics of today's discussion.

However, he said he believed the meeting would not discuss the exile of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family.

Kuthep also declined to comment on reports that there would be a resurrection of the New Aspiration Party and a move to make General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh the new prime minister , as the fate of the People Power Party remains uncertain under the Election Commission's disbandment probe.

Meanwhile, Deputy Party Leader Samphan Lertnuwat said he had no idea what today's meeting would be about and denied rumors that the northeast faction in the PPP has been talking with former Interior Minister Chalerm Yoobumrung about the rebirth of the New Aspiration Party.

- Thailand Outlook

[marshbags]

Time for his money to push for a pre-emptive strike to void any need for extradition or arrest warrants or political assylum or assets confiscation...

PPP pushing for an amnesty for Thaksin

Members of the PPP are pushing for an amnesty for former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Pracha Prasopdee, a PPP MP for Samut Prakan and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights, thinks Thaksin deserves to be pardoned. [

&lt;deleted&gt; !!!!! this is the ultimate in arrogance, ignorance and insensitivity, Unbelievable !!!!!

b]Pracha said the proposed amnesty for Thaksin would help reconcile the country.[/b] If other MPs agree with his idea, he may explore the option of submitting a motion on the subject in parliament. Nisit Sinthupai, a PPP MP for Roi Et, backed Pracha, saying an amnesty would help unite the country. He said Thaksin had made the right decision by seeking political asylum in London.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/130808_News/13Aug2008_news07.php

I guess these guys don't follow the SET that much...?

As for reconciling the country, this prat must be in touch with another planet, but then again i forgot this is of course, standard stuff coming from his surrogate party.

Thailand would implode and fall into anarchy if such a proposition had a remote chance of being successful.

Them days are hopefully long gone Pracha when you could get away with such bull*hit

marshbags and gobsmacked......again

[Insight]

^ My first thought was to question what country they're actually referring to marshbags, but thought bugger it - it all really has been done before.

Now I wonder if Thaksin played any part in censoring the ridiculous garbage these people come out with before it goes to press, as that position is clearly vacant at present.

[Samuian]

National asset to Singapore - so we want all Thai national assets to be nationalised - I thought it was a capitalist country - it was his company after all.

Guess you missed the point in this case - the assets this company was formed on was Thai - embezzlement, change of laws in this companies favor at the time HE was PM and the TAX FREE sale to a company registered in Singapore, where his influence, shareholder stake is questionable, not clear....nothing to do that he couldn't, that Thailand is not a "capitalist" country, a free market economy...

He hurt the Thai People's Patriotism, the National Pride, he loved to kindle this himself a bit...the MASSIVE Tax payment Avoidance is what they are "in for" and this is what woke up the "dragon"!

How did he rose to his fame and fortune?

This is the question and should be scrutinized, not Thailand!

Huh?

Thailand is not a capitalsit country - how do you define its economic system then?

As for waking the dragon 555555555555555555555 there is no dragon to wake - shook the petty nationalism that holds Thailand back maybe or is used as an excuse by certain groups to plunder the country and who are just pissed off that the arriviste Thaksin did it better than them in the very recent past while they practiced it for years

You got me wrong there or I didn't express myself clear enough -ITS NOT about what market/economic structure prevails in T. it's about how HE lined his pockets and transferred major assets - very likely to secure them for ever for himself - out of the country and the reaction of this - the direct "karma" following his deeds!