webfact Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thaksin nearly arrested Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra narrowly escaped arrest in Kuala Lumpur, slipping out of his hotel ahead of police and flying to the Pacific island country of Fiji, Deputy Interior Minister Thaworn Sennian said in Pattani province on Monday. Mr Thaworn said the Malaysian government had cooperated with Thailand in planning to arrest the fugitive former prime minister on learning of he was staying at the Shangri-la Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. But Thaksin was vigilant enough to escape arrest and caught a plane to Fiji. Continued on Bangkok Post: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1...nearly-arrested -- Bangkok Post 2009/06/07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Phew! That was a close call. Cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanb Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 and he went quietly to the airport and greet the immigration officer before taking his plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleBlue Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am taking that with a grain of salt. I am sure the Malaysian police would be smart enough to alarm the airport police to look out for Thaksin, but didn't? How could this be possible. KL airport is at least 1 hour drive from the Shangri-la (Jalan sultant Ismail) without traffic, and the Malaysian police should have enough time. KL airport is always very empty even during peak hours. Anyone can identify Thaksin across the bare immigration hall. There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdanielsesq Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 You guys are hot hot, hot today!!! :D BR>Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somchai2500 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. The smoking lounge .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Thaksin nearly arrestedFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra narrowly escaped arrest in Kuala Lumpur, slipping out of his hotel ahead of police and flying to the Pacific island country of Fiji, Deputy Interior Minister Thaworn Sennian said in Pattani province on Monday. Mr Thaworn said the Malaysian government had cooperated with Thailand in planning to arrest the fugitive former prime minister on learning of he was staying at the Shangri-la Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. But Thaksin was vigilant enough to escape arrest and caught a plane to Fiji. Continued on Bangkok Post: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1...nearly-arrested -- Bangkok Post 2009/06/07 Darn it, and they were obviously trying so hard to get him in a neighbouring country! What total and utter piffle. Next we will hear the let him go from the Shangrila in Bangkok. Sounds more like they co-operated in letting him go. Anyway, next stop Fiji for Thailand's scarlet pimpernel. By the way just to help the Boys in Brown, Fiji is a lot of islands in the South Pacific, not a mountain in Japan or a local sushi buffet restaurant. Fiji /ˈfiːdʒi/ (help·info) (Fijian: Matanitu ko Viti; Fijian Hindustani: फ़िजी), officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Fijian: Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti; Fijian Hindustani: फ़िजी द्वीप समूह गणराज्य[citation needed], fiji dvip samooh gannarajy), is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga and south of Tuvalu. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population. Can I sign up to go look for him? Edited July 6, 2009 by Thai at Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 To Fiji h has to transit Australia or New Zealand so should not be too hard to get him....or havent the Thais invented the telegraph yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberkommando Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Why bring him back? Almost a certainty of major civil unrest if he returns or is brought back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovalin Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am taking that with a grain of salt.I am sure the Malaysian police would be smart enough to alarm the airport police to look out for Thaksin, but didn't? How could this be possible. KL airport is at least 1 hour drive from the Shangri-la (Jalan sultant Ismail) without traffic, and the Malaysian police should have enough time. KL airport is always very empty even during peak hours. Anyone can identify Thaksin across the bare immigration hall. There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. No mobile phone in Malaysia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovalin Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Why bring him back? Almost a certainty of major civil unrest if he returns or is brought back. Sure. The corollary is "Why Thaksin is not keen to come back?" I cannot imagine the landing at Savapum + the festive ambiance around the jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 To Fiji h has to transit Australia or New Zealand so should not be too hard to get him....or havent the Thais invented the telegraph yet. Air Niugini starts direct flights to MalaysiaChief executive officer Wasan-tha Kumarasiri said the national flag carrier would introduce a non-stop service to Kuala Lumpur on 29 October. His dastardly criminal mind knows no bounds. He's puddle hopping it direct courtesy of Air Niugini???????????? How will the BIB ever catch this master of disguise and dastardly evil cunning. I mean hiding out at the Shangrila, now that's cunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanothercybertosser Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Why bring him back? Almost a certainty of major civil unrest if he returns or is brought back. Yes, absolutely right. It would be insane to arrest and return him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Would seem something is afoot if he is nesting this close to his feeding grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovalin Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Would seem something is afoot if he is nesting this close to his feeding grounds. He had a secret meeting with Abhisit... well it was a trick from Abhi to catch him. Tax'him trusted Abhi... what a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detox Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am taking that with a grain of salt.I am sure the Malaysian police would be smart enough to alarm the airport police to look out for Thaksin, but didn't? How could this be possible. KL airport is at least 1 hour drive from the Shangri-la (Jalan sultant Ismail) without traffic, and the Malaysian police should have enough time. KL airport is always very empty even during peak hours. Anyone can identify Thaksin across the bare immigration hall. There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. I totally agree.. I think the story might be a story.. Also, why go to Fiji? I would hazard a guess that this info is wrong or he has lost the plot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detox Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 run Forest run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 run Forest run. You run you buggar, all the way to FIJI! Tough being on the run isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Can I have his frequent flyer points? Edited July 6, 2009 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovalin Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 A guy with strange hair, bizarre skin complexion, BIG sunglasses, hiding like a ghost... crying out in a strident way? Calling his wife Billie Jean? hum hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thaksin nearly arrestedFormer prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra narrowly escaped arrest in Kuala Lumpur, slipping out of his hotel ahead of police and flying to the Pacific island country of Fiji, Deputy Interior Minister Thaworn Sennian said in Pattani province on Monday. Mr Thaworn said the Malaysian government had cooperated with Thailand in planning to arrest the fugitive former prime minister on learning of he was staying at the Shangri-la Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. But Thaksin was vigilant enough to escape arrest and caught a plane to Fiji. Continued on Bangkok Post: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1...nearly-arrested -- Bangkok Post 2009/06/07 Mr. Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am taking that with a grain of salt.I am sure the Malaysian police would be smart enough to alarm the airport police to look out for Thaksin, but didn't? How could this be possible. KL airport is at least 1 hour drive from the Shangri-la (Jalan sultant Ismail) without traffic, and the Malaysian police should have enough time. KL airport is always very empty even during peak hours. Anyone can identify Thaksin across the bare immigration hall. There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. I totally agree.. I think the story might be a story.. Also, why go to Fiji? I would hazard a guess that this info is wrong or he has lost the plot.. its not a story... Malaysian Insider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 More on that from Malaysia The Star Online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detox Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I am taking that with a grain of salt.I am sure the Malaysian police would be smart enough to alarm the airport police to look out for Thaksin, but didn't? How could this be possible. KL airport is at least 1 hour drive from the Shangri-la (Jalan sultant Ismail) without traffic, and the Malaysian police should have enough time. KL airport is always very empty even during peak hours. Anyone can identify Thaksin across the bare immigration hall. There is no where to hide, or crowd to cover him. I totally agree.. I think the story might be a story.. Also, why go to Fiji? I would hazard a guess that this info is wrong or he has lost the plot.. its not a story... Malaysian Insider Ok.. although it still looks like the same story posted on BP. ty for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 The same article gives a clue at it's very end.... The minister did not reveal when this happened. TiT! But then he would have support of some business associates from Themasek...he wouldn't have to use the ordinary citizens immigration procedures - and to crank it up a notch - Nicaraguan, Montenegro Passport...or, or, or....on the contrary, for this guy is nothing impossible - just a thought.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Mr Thaksin's world seems to be shrinking fast. It will be interesting to see what happens if he returns to Dubai. Cheers, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaimai Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Money will still buy friends but he seems to be being squeezed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Money will still buy friends but he seems to be being squeezed. ...as it can buy voters too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) They really should change the name of the country to something like "Graftland" then nab him at the airport. Edited July 6, 2009 by losworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 now there is an opening for a bright young lad! Remember back when PCs were just first appearing on desks in homes around the world? There was a very popular, and educational, PC game called 'Where in the World Is Carmen San Diego?' Even schools used it. With the internet and advances in Technology imagine what you could do now? 'Where in the World is Mr Thaksin?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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