Japan Bans Thaksin From Entering : Pm

[Chang_paarp]

I was under the impression that malaysia had indicated that they would be very uncomfortable if he tried to do any more than transit through the country. Also remember (vaugely) that Singapore had delivered the same message. it should be noted that they are both Commonwealth countries.

[Guest Reimar]

Pheu Thai MP demands Japan and China to clarify report over entry ban on Thaksin

Pheu Thai MP Surapong Tojakwichaikul called on Japanese and Chinese embassies to clarify news reports about the travelling restrictions imposed on Thaksin. Surapong said he was confused why Thaksin could enter Hong Kong after the Democrats had claimed about a visa ban.

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Thaksin is very popular and his travel ban might trigger the resentment among his supporters numbering more than 10 millions who might decide to boycott products made from China and Japan, he said.

SOURCE

[Plus]

boycott products made from China and Japan

Why stop there? Why not boycott products from Thailand as well - after all he was convicted here.

How are these guys are going to attend their next phone in without Japanese pickup trucks?

PTP is hel_l bent on discrediting themselves with their latest moves to suck it up to Thaksin in all possibl ways.

[sriracha john]

Pheu Thai MP Demands China and Japan Clarify Ousted PM's Entry Ban

The Pheu Thai MP from Chiang Mai Province is demanding that the Chinese and Japanese embassies

Chiang Mai MP from the Pheu Thai Party, Surapong Tohwijakchaikul

PTP seems to be one bunch of DEMANDING chumps......of foreign embassies, the Thai coalition government, the UN, PAD, etc. etc....

we gotta name and shame this buffoon...... he's been on here before for doing something else stupid...

PTP MP Surapong Tohwijakchaikul

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities

:D

Good Lordy... the buffoon is not only DEMANDING of the Chinese and Japanese... the moron is issuing WARNINGS???

PTP....what a bunch of bozos...

[Old Man River]

Classic catch by TOC

Pheu Thai MP Demands China and Japan Clarify Ousted PM's Entry Ban

UPDATE : 6 February 2009

The Pheu Thai MP from Chiang Mai Province is demanding that the Chinese and Japanese embassies clarify whether they have banned exiled PM Thaksin Shinawatra from entering their countries, as it may have a negative impact on international relationships.

Chiang Mai MP from the Pheu Thai Party, Surapong Tohwijakchaikul has commented on Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong's statement made yesterday, calling it unproductive and saying it could create conflict in the country.

Thaksin's personal political party now totally controlled by his own family members are upset that Thaksin cannot enter Japan because he is a criminal. I have to say the Dems are doing a pretty good job at winding up PTP and the red boyos these days. After Suthep's little presidential comment (wonder if he has a tape of what T's son said in the Chiang Mai bar), the challenge to do a phone a day, and thanking the red shirts we get the Japan ban, and anyone with a clue about how there are rather a few countries who dont let convicted criminals get a visa will relaise he is technically banned form a few more than just the UK and Japan. That probably explains why he doesnt travel much these days. Every time this stuff comes up his face takes another blow.

So we have PTP MPs meeting Mr. T in HK and/or Cambodia and even rumours that Banharn's kids will too. Guess T has to try and force a change before it all comes crashing down. If anyone taped old sonny boys remarks then T man is going to have a few headaches.

Seriously Hammered, nobody is going to bring a tape recorder to a bar with the odd chance that Pangthongtae is going to walk in and say the things he is rumored to have said. In addition, even if someone actually did catch these rumored statements on tape, it isn't Thaksin saying it so it is not good in court. It only helps if there is more direct proof against Thaksin and I do hope Suthep can produce this.

[ballpoint]

This is not about democracy but about empire. The empire of one man.

You are so right, but that man isn't Thaksin Shinawatra.

Hmm, criminal would be empire builder with growing signs of paranoia, delusion and mental instability. Sounds like Thaksin Shinawatra to me.

[ballpoint]

Pheu Thai MP demands Japan and China to clarify report over entry ban on Thaksin

Pheu Thai MP Surapong Tojakwichaikul called on Japanese and Chinese embassies to clarify news reports about the travelling restrictions imposed on Thaksin. Surapong said he was confused why Thaksin could enter Hong Kong after the Democrats had claimed about a visa ban.

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Thaksin is very popular and his travel ban might trigger the resentment among his supporters numbering more than 10 millions who might decide to boycott products made from China and Japan, he said.

SOURCE

What a bunch of morons. Protest outside the UK embassy when the visa was revoked, demand ASEAN countries boycott the summit, and now this. Issuing warnings too. Heaven help us if these buffoons ever get back in power, they'd be declaring war against the rest of the world.

[jcon]

What about his egregious property at The Peak in HK that fetched the highest psm price in Asia at the time, right? (uh, bad timing, may I add)... So is he still allowed in Hong Kong? Because if not, I'm going to start squatting in his pad there...

[sriracha john]

Democrats fire broadside at Thaksin

Democrat Party spokesman Buranat Samutharak yesterday blamed ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for trying to foster political instability and outlined some of his activities that seemed suspicious.

By his own admission, Thaksin said during a phone-in to supporters on Monday that he had financed political activities inside Thailand.

The message was clear: Thaksin gave his siblings his blessings to oversee party activities.

Thaksin has openly associated himself with the opposition movement led by the red shirts.

He also appears to have condoned certain rally messages deemed offensive to the monarchy. Therefore, he should be held accountable for any wrongdoing committed by the protesters with his support.

Thaksin is seen to have encouraged the DTV satellite station and certain community radio stations to air programmes designed to widen social division.

In 2007 and 2008, he hired foreign lobbyist firms to discredit Thailand.

Buranat said his main coalition party would raise the issue of whether Thaksin used US firms or that country as a base to destabilise Thailand's political situation. The issue will be discussed next Tuesday during a meeting between Democrat chief adviser Chuan Leekpai and US Ambassador Eric John.

The party spokesman reminded Thaksin and Pheu Thai Party MPs that Chinese authorities were permitting their entry to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau on the condition that the visits not be used as a springboard for political instigation. He was referring to reports that Thaksin and opposition lawmakers might meet this weekend or next in Macau.

Pheu Thai Party MP Jatuporn Promphan said Thaksin would make his next phone-in on February 15, to be aired on DTV.

Jatuporn encouraged his fellow MPs to keep in touch with Thaksin, although for safety reasons they should not reveal his whereabouts.

Pheu Thai Party MP Surapong Towijakchaikul called on the Japanese and Chinese embassies to clarify news reports about the travelling restrictions imposed on Thaksin. Surapong said he was confused about why Thaksin could enter Hong Kong after the Democrats had claimed there was a visa ban. He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries. Surapong pointed out that Thaksin remained very popular and that banning him could trigger resentment among his 10-million-plus supporters, who might decide to boycott products from the two countries.

- The Nation / 2009-02-07

[Plus]

Finally someone from Dems hungry for a bite. They should have put Thaskin in place long time ago. Abhisit's "I have nothing to do with this man" does not counter Thaksin's propaganda at all. People listen, sometimes you have to talk to them even if you are doing the right thing. They want to hear it.

[Isee]

It must take a lot of will power to point the finger of corruption at one individual without it straying...

[hammered]

It is probably quite simple. Thaksin will not get a visa to enter any country if the country doesnt grant visas to convicted criminals.

By the way anyone heard what his son was shouting in a Chiang Mai bar?

"The best is yet to come"?

Somewhat more controversial than that shall we say. Wonder if Suthep will use it in the case Thaksin has brought against him.

so whats the scoop ? a linky ?

can't find any mention of this on BP.

who blogged it ?

Mostly on Thai forum and word of mouth. But I think (not 100%) you can find it mentioned on 2bangkok. I doubt you will find any english alnguage blogger making it front page although it may creep into the comments

[hammered]

Classic catch by TOC

Pheu Thai MP Demands China and Japan Clarify Ousted PM's Entry Ban

UPDATE : 6 February 2009

The Pheu Thai MP from Chiang Mai Province is demanding that the Chinese and Japanese embassies clarify whether they have banned exiled PM Thaksin Shinawatra from entering their countries, as it may have a negative impact on international relationships.

Chiang Mai MP from the Pheu Thai Party, Surapong Tohwijakchaikul has commented on Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong's statement made yesterday, calling it unproductive and saying it could create conflict in the country.

Thaksin's personal political party now totally controlled by his own family members are upset that Thaksin cannot enter Japan because he is a criminal. I have to say the Dems are doing a pretty good job at winding up PTP and the red boyos these days. After Suthep's little presidential comment (wonder if he has a tape of what T's son said in the Chiang Mai bar), the challenge to do a phone a day, and thanking the red shirts we get the Japan ban, and anyone with a clue about how there are rather a few countries who dont let convicted criminals get a visa will relaise he is technically banned form a few more than just the UK and Japan. That probably explains why he doesnt travel much these days. Every time this stuff comes up his face takes another blow.

So we have PTP MPs meeting Mr. T in HK and/or Cambodia and even rumours that Banharn's kids will too. Guess T has to try and force a change before it all comes crashing down. If anyone taped old sonny boys remarks then T man is going to have a few headaches.

Seriously Hammered, nobody is going to bring a tape recorder to a bar with the odd chance that Pangthongtae is going to walk in and say the things he is rumored to have said. In addition, even if someone actually did catch these rumored statements on tape, it isn't Thaksin saying it so it is not good in court. It only helps if there is more direct proof against Thaksin and I do hope Suthep can produce this.

OMR. true enough on taping. Still a silly thing to say in public and that it leaked is testement to that.

On Suthep, he is a clever politcal operator. I am sure he knew he would be sued when he said what he did. Whether the game is about evidence or more a long no smoke without fire court case appealed to the supremes we will find out. However, unless Suthep has knockout evidence as you say this will be along case with no fianl judgement for years. That will hang over Thaksin for the duration and at the same time he is closer to the red group that includes republicans, he has lost control of at least some of the Isaan informal information networks etc. Thai politcs is often about these long never eresolved innuendos and claims, and this fits with the nature of Asian non-linear philosophies too.

We will see.

[hammered]

What about his egregious property at The Peak in HK that fetched the highest psm price in Asia at the time, right? (uh, bad timing, may I add)... So is he still allowed in Hong Kong? Because if not, I'm going to start squatting in his pad there...

It seems he is allowed entry as an ordinary tourist but any politcal activity is not tolerated. So I guess yo have to wai tuntil after his poltical meeting with the PTP dudes.

[sriracha john]

By the way anyone heard what his son was shouting in a Chiang Mai bar?

Wonder if Suthep will use it in the case Thaksin has brought against him.

so whats the scoop ? a linky ?

can't find any mention of this on BP.

who blogged it ?

Mostly on Thai forum and word of mouth. But I think (not 100%) you can find it mentioned on 2bangkok. I doubt you will find any English language blogger making it front page although it may creep into the comments

"My DAD is the First President of People Republic of Thailand!"

- 2Bangkok

Edited February 7, 2009 by sriracha john

[henryalleman]

Pheu Thai MP demands Japan and China to clarify report over entry ban on Thaksin

Pheu Thai MP Surapong Tojakwichaikul called on Japanese and Chinese embassies to clarify news reports about the travelling restrictions imposed on Thaksin. Surapong said he was confused why Thaksin could enter Hong Kong after the Democrats had claimed about a visa ban.

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Thaksin is very popular and his travel ban might trigger the resentment among his supporters numbering more than 10 millions who might decide to boycott products made from China and Japan, he said.

SOURCE

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Said the Ant to the Elephant.

This is an typical example of self-delusion.

[hammered]

Pheu Thai MP demands Japan and China to clarify report over entry ban on Thaksin

Pheu Thai MP Surapong Tojakwichaikul called on Japanese and Chinese embassies to clarify news reports about the travelling restrictions imposed on Thaksin. Surapong said he was confused why Thaksin could enter Hong Kong after the Democrats had claimed about a visa ban.

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Thaksin is very popular and his travel ban might trigger the resentment among his supporters numbering more than 10 millions who might decide to boycott products made from China and Japan, he said.

SOURCE

He warned Chinese and Japanese authorities about the consequences of banning Thaksin from entering their countries.

Said the Ant to the Elephant.

This is an typical example of self-delusion.

Maybe they could all torch any Japanese built pick up, SUV or other consumer good they have and then rip any vestiges of Chinese DNA asunder from their bodies to demonstrate the depth of their feeling of the wrongs done towards superThaksin by these traitorous nations. Surely Thaksin will speak and Japan and China will be destroyed in a deluge of natural catastrophes starting with a plague of stoic monitor lizards rising from the sex organs of every Japanese or Chinese male.

[sriracha john]

we're back for another episode of,"Where's Waldo?" ...

Thaksin not in Cambodia: Hun Sen

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Saturday ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra is not in Cambodia's Koh Kong as reported by Thai media. The statement came as Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan visits Hun Sen in Phnom Penh. According to reports, Hun Sen also affirmed Gen Prawit that he will attend the 14th ASEAN Summit to be held in Thailand later this

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...ambodia-hun-sen

[sriracha john]

Thaksin 'will die faster if he returns'

Former Army Chief Chaiyasit Shinawatra claimed that there are movements trying to take life of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, so his whereabouts must not be made known. General Chaiyasit, who is a relative of Thaksin [cousin], also said that it is difficult for the convicted premier to return to fight criminal charges in Thailand, because he will have to be detained and he could die faster because of the prison's conditions. He then slammed Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who said Thaksin allegedly wants to become "President of Thailand," saying that such statement is

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...r-if-he-returns

[sriracha john]

....... Thaksin has been quoted as telling his close aides that "outsiders" had betrayed his trust and he would never again trust anyone but his family.

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1...-ban-on-thaksin

*strictly adhering to The Plan*

PTP MP Pracha Prasopdee

Pracha postpones trip to meet Thaksin

Pracha Prasopdee, a Pheu Thai Party MP from Samut Prakan, said he and a group of Pheu Thai Party MPs have decided to indefinitely postpone their trip to meet former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Pracha said the trip was postponed because it would be inconvenient for Thaksin to wait to meet them.

Pracha said another group of Pheu Thai Party MPs had arranged a meeting with Thaksin through his brother, Phayap Shinawatra.

- The Nation / 2009-02-07

Edited February 7, 2009 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

Thaksin's brother Payap Shinawatra

PTP MP Jatuporn Promphan

PTP MP Samart Kaewmechai

PTP Surawit Konsomboon

Loyalist MPs defer visit to meet Thaksin, fearing for his safety

Opposition politicians loyal to convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have postponed their trips to meet him in Cambodia and Hong Kong out of fear for his safety, some of them said yesterday.

The MPs from the Pheu Thai Party had earlier planned to meet Thaksin over the weekend.

Jatuporn Promphan, a Pheu Thai Party-list MP, said he was concerned about Thaksin's safety and the difficulties the former premier was facing due to his irregular residency abroad.

Party MP Samart Kaewmechai said some MPs may have the right to decide if they wanted to go and see Thaksin, but he believed that all MPs from the Party already had some way to contact him.

Surawit Konsomboon, another Pheu Thai Party MP from Chaiyaphum, said he would also postpone his plan and added that it may be best that a small batch of MPs meet Thaksin at a time.

Other MPs such as Pracha Prasopdee said his plan to meet the former premier in Hong Kong this weekend has been postponed indefinitely. However, he added that some northeastern MPs might meet Thaksin through an arrangement made by the former PM's younger brother, Payap Shinawatra.

Democrat Party Spokesman Buranat Samuttarak said he believes the meeting will be about choosing a new Pheu Thai Party Leader and the fact that Thaksin is still the man who will decide means the Party cannot choose its own Leader through a proper process.

A new Pheu Thai Party Leader, said Buranat, will likely assume the role of mobilising red-shirt protesters against the government and will bring about a new round of political conflict.

"Thaksin has the right to express his views through his phone-ins, but he must consider the country's law by fighting through the judicial process. The Democrat Party has reiterated that the government will guarantee his safety," Buranat said.

In a related development, Thepthai Senpong, personal spokesman of Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, said every nation has the right to decide whether to bar individuals like Thaksin from entering its country or not and urged Pheu Thai Party MPs not to cause diplomatic strains.

"I have all the documents, but fear that it wouldn't be proper to reveal it."

"Pheu Thai Party MPs shouldn't worry that it will affect bilateral relations, but these MPs must be careful in pressuring embassies of various states or threatening to boycott their goods, as it will affect bilateral relations. If they want to know, they can ask during the House session," Thepthai said.

He added that some discussion can be done in confidentiality without naming affected countries in question.

- The Nation / 2009-02-08

[hammered]

Thaksin's brother Payap Shinawatra

PTP MP Jatuporn Promphan

PTP MP Samart Kaewmechai

PTP Surawit Konsomboon

Loyalist MPs defer visit to meet Thaksin, fearing for his safety

Opposition politicians loyal to convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have postponed their trips to meet him in Cambodia and Hong Kong out of fear for his safety, some of them said yesterday.

The MPs from the Pheu Thai Party had earlier planned to meet Thaksin over the weekend.

Jatuporn Promphan, a Pheu Thai Party-list MP, said he was concerned about Thaksin's safety and the difficulties the former premier was facing due to his irregular residency abroad.

Party MP Samart Kaewmechai said some MPs may have the right to decide if they wanted to go and see Thaksin, but he believed that all MPs from the Party already had some way to contact him.

Surawit Konsomboon, another Pheu Thai Party MP from Chaiyaphum, said he would also postpone his plan and added that it may be best that a small batch of MPs meet Thaksin at a time.

Other MPs such as Pracha Prasopdee said his plan to meet the former premier in Hong Kong this weekend has been postponed indefinitely. However, he added that some northeastern MPs might meet Thaksin through an arrangement made by the former PM's younger brother, Payap Shinawatra.

Democrat Party Spokesman Buranat Samuttarak said he believes the meeting will be about choosing a new Pheu Thai Party Leader and the fact that Thaksin is still the man who will decide means the Party cannot choose its own Leader through a proper process.

A new Pheu Thai Party Leader, said Buranat, will likely assume the role of mobilising red-shirt protesters against the government and will bring about a new round of political conflict.

"Thaksin has the right to express his views through his phone-ins, but he must consider the country's law by fighting through the judicial process. The Democrat Party has reiterated that the government will guarantee his safety," Buranat said.

In a related development, Thepthai Senpong, personal spokesman of Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, said every nation has the right to decide whether to bar individuals like Thaksin from entering its country or not and urged Pheu Thai Party MPs not to cause diplomatic strains.

"I have all the documents, but fear that it wouldn't be proper to reveal it."

"Pheu Thai Party MPs shouldn't worry that it will affect bilateral relations, but these MPs must be careful in pressuring embassies of various states or threatening to boycott their goods, as it will affect bilateral relations. If they want to know, they can ask during the House session," Thepthai said.

He added that some discussion can be done in confidentiality without naming affected countries in question.

- The Nation / 2009-02-08

This guy is a clever politcal operator. Going out of his way to protect Thaksin's face while letting it out that there are other nations. PTP damned if you do damned if you dont. Ask away and it all comes out and Thaksins face ends up broken. Do it in secret or dont ask and everyone accpets there ar many countries, which is obvious as laods of countries dont allow visas to convicted criminals, and that is what this about. Countries are accepting Thaksin is a convicted criminal. His arguement of kangaroo courts or whatever isnt being accepted internationally. The Thai governments and courts decisons are accepted and they are legitimised. That only further undermines his position in Thailand and backs the calls for him to return and fight the court cases.

Right now Thaksin is cornered and has few avenues with which to fight. However, if he refuses to fight now he risks becoming irrelevent and unable to regain even the traction that he has now. He also has to now fight on several fronts: Democrat led government, personal war with Newin, to keep the red shirts going, to keep his propoganda networks functioning, to keep his party together. Factor in that he now obviously trusts nobody outside his family and and is exhibiting signs of paranoia and it is a hard corner to be stuck in. Before conventional wisdom was dont corner Thaksin but allow him an out. Now he is cornered with no out but to fight. His enemies are a lot more confident.

[ballpoint]

Thaksin really doesn't have a choice. He's dug himself into a hole and will lose a whole lot of face if he doesn't keep fighting. The problem for him is that more and more people are seeing him as he really is, and he's running out of places from which to rally an attack. Add this to his increasing paranoia and mental instability, and things don't look too good for him. He'll keep banging his head against the wall though, even if he has to end up living in a cave in Afghanistan sending grainy videos to the people of Thailand.

[animatic]

Thaksin's brother Payap Shinawatra

PTP MP Jatuporn Promphan

PTP MP Samart Kaewmechai

PTP Surawit Konsomboon

Loyalist MPs defer visit to meet Thaksin, fearing for his safety

Opposition politicians loyal to convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have postponed their trips to meet him in Cambodia and Hong Kong out of fear for his safety, some of them said yesterday.

The MPs from the Pheu Thai Party had earlier planned to meet Thaksin over the weekend.

Jatuporn Promphan, a Pheu Thai Party-list MP, said he was concerned about Thaksin's safety and the difficulties the former premier was facing due to his irregular residency abroad.

Party MP Samart Kaewmechai said some MPs may have the right to decide if they wanted to go and see Thaksin, but he believed that all MPs from the Party already had some way to contact him.

Surawit Konsomboon, another Pheu Thai Party MP from Chaiyaphum, said he would also postpone his plan and added that it may be best that a small batch of MPs meet Thaksin at a time.

Other MPs such as Pracha Prasopdee said his plan to meet the former premier in Hong Kong this weekend has been postponed indefinitely. However, he added that some northeastern MPs might meet Thaksin through an arrangement made by the former PM's younger brother, Payap Shinawatra.

Democrat Party Spokesman Buranat Samuttarak said he believes the meeting will be about choosing a new Pheu Thai Party Leader and the fact that Thaksin is still the man who will decide means the Party cannot choose its own Leader through a proper process.

A new Pheu Thai Party Leader, said Buranat, will likely assume the role of mobilising red-shirt protesters against the government and will bring about a new round of political conflict.

"Thaksin has the right to express his views through his phone-ins, but he must consider the country's law by fighting through the judicial process. The Democrat Party has reiterated that the government will guarantee his safety," Buranat said.

In a related development, Thepthai Senpong, personal spokesman of Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, said every nation has the right to decide whether to bar individuals like Thaksin from entering its country or not and urged Pheu Thai Party MPs not to cause diplomatic strains.

"I have all the documents, but fear that it wouldn't be proper to reveal it."

"Pheu Thai Party MPs shouldn't worry that it will affect bilateral relations, but these MPs must be careful in pressuring embassies of various states or threatening to boycott their goods, as it will affect bilateral relations. If they want to know, they can ask during the House session," Thepthai said.

He added that some discussion can be done in confidentiality without naming affected countries in question.

- The Nation / 2009-02-08

This guy is a clever politcal operator. Going out of his way to protect Thaksin's face while letting it out that there are other nations. PTP damned if you do damned if you dont. Ask away and it all comes out and Thaksins face ends up broken. Do it in secret or dont ask and everyone accpets there ar many countries, which is obvious as laods of countries dont allow visas to convicted criminals, and that is what this about. Countries are accepting Thaksin is a convicted criminal. His arguement of kangaroo courts or whatever isnt being accepted internationally. The Thai governments and courts decisons are accepted and they are legitimised. That only further undermines his position in Thailand and backs the calls for him to return and fight the court cases.

Right now Thaksin is cornered and has few avenues with which to fight. However, if he refuses to fight now he risks becoming irrelevent and unable to regain even the traction that he has now. He also has to now fight on several fronts: Democrat led government, personal war with Newin, to keep the red shirts going, to keep his propoganda networks functioning, to keep his party together. Factor in that he now obviously trusts nobody outside his family and and is exhibiting signs of paranoia and it is a hard corner to be stuck in. Before conventional wisdom was dont corner Thaksin but allow him an out. Now he is cornered with no out but to fight. His enemies are a lot more confident.

He was exhibiting clear signs of paranoia and instability

while still PM during late 2005 and especially spring/summer 2006.

Any chronological review of his pronouncements during that time would show this clearly.

That no doubt had a HUGE amount to do with his being removed,

when it happened, and how it happened. Loose cannons are either

tied down to the deck or given a good way to slide overboard

at soonest opportunity.

His is STILL showing those signs at times of increased loss to his face or bankbook.

Edited February 8, 2009 by animatic

[henryalleman]

Thaksin 'will die faster if he returns'

Former Army Chief Chaiyasit Shinawatra claimed that there are movements trying to take life of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, so his whereabouts must not be made known. General Chaiyasit, who is a relative of Thaksin [cousin], also said that it is difficult for the convicted premier to return to fight criminal charges in Thailand, because he will have to be detained and he could die faster because of the prison's conditions. He then slammed Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who said Thaksin allegedly wants to become "President of Thailand," saying that such statement is

Continued here:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...r-if-he-returns

IMHO the moderators should move this kind of comments to the Bedlam topic.

[rixalex]

He was exhibiting clear signs of paranoia and instability

while still PM during late 2005 and especially spring/summer 2006.

Any chronological review of his pronouncements during that time would show this clearly.

I actually don't think he's paranoid or particularly unstable. Desperate perhaps more like.

All these claims of his life being at threat i think have always been part of his gameplan. Trying to win public support and sympathy. Attempting to polarize feelings. For his fans, to make them feel like their haloed master is under attack and in need of defending. Also gives the impression of him being a brave savior putting his life on the line for others.

All nonsense and unless he's completely deluded, i'm sure he knows it - who would kill him after all - he's not worth the bullet.

[Koo82]

So happy when Khun Thaksin cannot go to Japan? No problem. He'll be back to be Thai Prime Minister. Let someone be jealous to death when Khun Thaksin can make money and can develop Thailand when they cannot. They only can borrow money and give out free money.

[rixalex]

^^ Seems like America is now considering a ban on our square-faced fugitive friend.