Crossy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Thaxin Shinawatra is on the BBC live now. 'Not funding protests' 'King not behind coup' Short and not so sweet, really said sod all. Bound to be repeated later, a coup for the BBC? BBC THAILAND PROTESTS: Ousted Thailand PM Thaksin tells BBC that army is lying over shootings in BangkokWill return to Thailand to lead "popular uprising" Edited April 13, 2009 by Crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhut Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 can't get to a tv...someone please paraphrase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 and on cnn now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKAsok Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Most interesting was his claim that "many people have died, I have proof, but the BBC won't let me show it." The woman interviewer did not dispute this, she made no comment whatsoever, which struck me as being kind of odd. Other stuff in case you missed it: Thaksin - "When I said revolution, I meant 'peaceful revolution.'" Ducked questions about funding saying "I'm just giving 'moral support.'" When pressed harder, flat-out denied funding the demonstrators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Ho Ho Ho, Thaksin calling for international observers to come and monitor the violence by the army etc...seem to recall he wasn't so keen on internationall observers during his "war"on drugs or on problems in south. BBC also showing some pretty disturbing footage of red shirts being attacked by local residents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think he could have been clearer yesterday about the peaceful bit. But anyway, better late than never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Ho Ho Ho, Thaksin calling for international observers to come and monitor the violence by the army etc...seem to recall he wasn't so keen on internationall observers during his "war"on drugs or on problems in south. BBC also showing some pretty disturbing footage of red shirts being attacked by local residents... Btw, this was a live video interview by a male newscaster therefore different from earlier broadcast, featured thaksin in front of Thai flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagonKhan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Has anyone seen any other source of information on the internet where they're showing the evidence that Thaksin claims he has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I think he could have been clearer yesterday about the peaceful bit. But anyway, better late than never. peaceful? Thaksins no Ghandi and we all know what he meant when he said he wanted a revolution its no use backpeddling when the war is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 In CNN they show Thaksin's photo which appeared to be red shirt protester shot in the chest. Being carried a way by other protesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJo Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Edit: Double post Edited April 13, 2009 by MJo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hahahahaha. I love the parts where he talks about human right being abused. That is rich coming from the guy who was behind the war on drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 BBC just interviewed Abhisit for a response. What I found interesting was that Thaksin managed a perfect video feed, being a fugitive and basically in hiding and all, while Abhisit managed only a very cracking phone line. Just doesn't sound very reassuring at all. As for what he actually said it was rather predictable; no real news there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Edit: Double post bbc reprter just been on live from bangkok and has confirmed that despite scouring the hospitals for the numerous dead reds that thaksin claimed in his bbc interview , they found nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katasyd Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 BBC just interviewed Abhisit for a response. What I found interesting was that Thaksin managed a perfect video feed, being a fugitive and basically in hiding and all, while Abhisit managed only a very cracking phone line. Just doesn't sound very reassuring at all. As for what he actually said it was rather predictable; no real news there. Thaksin interview was taped earlier, Abisit was a mobile phone line. Abisit does just say the same drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The BBC used to be a reputable and arguably the best TV media in the world for reporting. Sad to say they have stooped to interviewing convicted criminals, probably terrorists, on the run. Put that with the complete farsical reporting from Jonathon D'Head from his BKK condo balcony and you end up with a discredited news organisation. Bloomberg appears to have the most sensible and realistic reporters in BKK, and I hate to admit that being British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The Thaksin interview is here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7996241.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackman Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 BBC just interviewed Abhisit for a response. What I found interesting was that Thaksin managed a perfect video feed, being a fugitive and basically in hiding and all, while Abhisit managed only a very cracking phone line. Just doesn't sound very reassuring at all. As for what he actually said it was rather predictable; no real news there. was it not of any interest then that although Thaksin claimed that the government were covering up many dead reds, Abhisist calmly brushed that claim aside and confirmed there had been no deaths. he did so with no sign hesitiation or pragmatism so whos lying? whos known for lying? heres a clue: who just said on global TV that he was not financing the red revolution? you got it! squarehead the spent political force who just kissed good bye to 76 billion baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surface Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 As far as the BBC being objective about the history of the current situation, a BBC "expert" explained to us simpletons that Thaksin was removed from power after he lost support following the tsunami and bird flu epidemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 BBC just interviewed Abhisit for a response. What I found interesting was that Thaksin managed a perfect video feed, being a fugitive and basically in hiding and all, while Abhisit managed only a very cracking phone line. Just doesn't sound very reassuring at all. Small wonder. Thaksin was launching his telecom satelite into the orbit while Abhisit was shitting into his day nappies. And Abhisit has never stood any elections. Poor photogenic barbie Abhisit is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagonKhan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The BBC used to be a reputable and arguably the best TV media in the world for reporting. Sad to say they have stooped to interviewing convicted criminals, probably terrorists, on the run. Put that with the complete farsical reporting from Jonathon D'Head from his BKK condo balcony and you end up with a discredited news organisation. What have the BBC said that is wrong? I haven't seen any evidence at all in the broadcasts today to suggest that they're not reputable, they're reporting the same things that everyone else is with the same caveats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.s Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 i think he came off shrill, evasive and not entirely sane or honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The BBC used to be a reputable and arguably the best TV media in the world for reporting. Sad to say they have stooped to interviewing convicted criminals, probably terrorists, on the run. Put that with the complete farsical reporting from Jonathon D'Head from his BKK condo balcony and you end up with a discredited news organisation. What have the BBC said that is wrong? I haven't seen any evidence at all in the broadcasts today to suggest that they're not reputable, they're reporting the same things that everyone else is with the same caveats. Well if you consider that giving air time to convicted criminals on the run, whom the UK government withdrew a visa from, then sadly your moral acceptance of the BBC is disturbing. The BBC is funded by the British license payers whom in the main support law and order and do not support convicted criminals. The BBC are shameful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalman Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 i think he came off shrill, evasive and not entirely sane or honest. Anyone see Thaksin on AlJazeera? If so what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Just seen Thaskin on CNN peaceful demonstration empty hands no weapons , also said that the army carry off the dead and he has photos colino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie_fly Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I just watched Toxin on CNN, I was impressed by the interviewer who constantly repeated his questions while Toxin evaded a straight answer, he claimed he wanted a peaceful revolution and his supporters were being attacked by Automatic weapons, when pushed he did say that the demonstrations should be peaceful. Then asked that the top man, and foreign countries should intervene to prevent more bloodshed. The video's from the streets seem to be getting worse now, It may only be a matter of time before someone forgets to aim their weapon upwards. Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagonKhan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The BBC used to be a reputable and arguably the best TV media in the world for reporting. Sad to say they have stooped to interviewing convicted criminals, probably terrorists, on the run. Put that with the complete farsical reporting from Jonathon D'Head from his BKK condo balcony and you end up with a discredited news organisation. What have the BBC said that is wrong? I haven't seen any evidence at all in the broadcasts today to suggest that they're not reputable, they're reporting the same things that everyone else is with the same caveats. Well if you consider that giving air time to convicted criminals on the run, whom the UK government withdrew a visa from, then sadly your moral acceptance of the BBC is disturbing. The BBC is funded by the British license payers whom in the main support law and order and do not support convicted criminals. The BBC are shameful. Allow myself and others the opportunity to judge that for ourselves. Any news channel that does not present both sides is certainly not reputable, so I'll agree to disagree with you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 saw the BBC interview ,toxin came over very badly ,no charisma ,sounded shifty and completely unbelievable . i reckon he has about as much chance of coming back to lead the country as i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie_fly Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The BBC used to be a reputable and arguably the best TV media in the world for reporting. Sad to say they have stooped to interviewing convicted criminals, probably terrorists, on the run. Put that with the complete farsical reporting from Jonathon D'Head from his BKK condo balcony and you end up with a discredited news organisation. What have the BBC said that is wrong? I haven't seen any evidence at all in the broadcasts today to suggest that they're not reputable, they're reporting the same things that everyone else is with the same caveats. Well if you consider that giving air time to convicted criminals on the run, whom the UK government withdrew a visa from, then sadly your moral acceptance of the BBC is disturbing. The BBC is funded by the British license payers whom in the main support law and order and do not support convicted criminals. The BBC are shameful. Allow myself and others the opportunity to judge that for ourselves. Any news channel that does not present both sides is certainly not reputable, so I'll agree to disagree with you there. I have to agree with DagonKhan there, CNN also interviewed Toxin, dont see any condemnation of them, The job of news agencies is to try to present the facts as impartially as possible (no I dont include Fox in this). Toxin is not a convicted criminal in the UK and AFAIK is not wanted by the UK police for anything, therefore interviewing him is not seen as a crime just an attempt to provide both sides of the argument. This seems to be more of an "I like to knock the BBC" post than a considered response to the OP. regards Freddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 mY my.. and someone was complaining about childish name calling of Abhisit.. I promised I'd spell Abhisit properly from now on, but it seems the same defamation standards are not applied to Dr. Thaksin...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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