Thaksin Calls For Political Dialogue, Denies Involvement In Mayhem

[truthfulfox]

Shock at this: Organisers confirmed that the event organised by the Centre of Political and Foreign Affairs was still expected to go ahead, but added that the fugitive former Thai leader had temporarily left Paris for London.

I thought He was not to go to England, Does he have a waiver????

paris to london, the west doesn't give any interest to the actual thai gouvernmet for a simple reason ,the present minister of foreign affairs of thailand was with the yellow shirts rioters who shut down the airport and was supporting them .

[frenchfarangjomtien]

B*stard !

[enginerevision]

Some folks forgot the schengen countries have open borders, if thaksin lands in paris, he can drive to germany no problem.. without having someone check his ID.

[MAJIC]

Takkie Shinegera , he has a new passport in different names if the gossip is true , he has one from Montenegro as a citizen which gives him EU access.

dont know how he could fly his one plane there , surely thats in the database,

Cant see the connection between Montenegro and EU,freedom of movement is for EEC Country residents, a Tin pot

Montenegro Passport is unlikely to give him access to EEC Countries,without a Visa of the Country wishing to visit.

[asiawatcher]

Perhaps this blog will get deleted by admin but this is the network of corruption attached to Thaksin. I hope it is read by all to understand the far reaching affects and how certain businesses remained untouched in Thailand when the mayhem died down. This will provide that answer. Similarly, I will never again buy fuel from PTT, have any financial dealing or support through my patronage, of any of these businesses. I have changed my phone provider today and will hope that all who read this, in our small way, will make a conscious decision to ban any future dealings with these people - for the sake of my family and our future here in Thailand. References provided below.

Here goes...

SHINAWATRA’S BUSINESS NETWORK

AIS Advanced Info Service (AIS) and affliated businesses such as

Advance Mobile Broadband Co., Ltd.

Mobile Life

Mobile from Advance

Datanet

GSM Advance

GSM 1800

One-2-Call

BB (Blackberry) mobile phone

Vertu

Faxlite Co., Ltd.

iZone Co., Ltd.

Telewiz

Alpine Golf Course and Housing Estate Thaksin bought the 500 rai Bt747million property at very low price amid allegations that the site was bequeathed to the Thammikaram Temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan by a devout Buddhist.

CS Loxinfo Internet service provider.

Praram 9 Hospital Partially owned by the Shinawatra family.

PTT Pcl Thaksin’s nestegg. Supplies PTT, Caltex, Bangchak and Shell. When state-owned PTT went public in November 2001, the Thaksin administration sold a 30 percent stake, which was quickly taken up by Shinawatra nominees cronies and their associates, primarily the Jungrungreangkit and Mahagitsiri clans.

PTT’s Petrochemicals and Refining wing consolidates the company's shareholdings in such companies as Thai Oil, Rayong, Star Oil, and Bangchak. Shell has since sold all of its shares to PTT Exploration and Production Public Co., Ltd.

Siam Gas and Picnic PTT maintains its monopoly of the Thai natural gas and liquified petroleum gas markets through Siam Gas and Picnic with a network of 1,015 LPG retail outlets supported by 113 LPG bottling plants.

SC Asset Corp Pcl Chaired by Yingluck Shinawatra. Projects include:

Grand Bangkok Boulevard, Ramindra-Navamin (Under a Thaksin Cabinet resolution in 2003, a new road was cut from Ratchadapisek to Ramintra Km 4.5, to increase the plot’s value).

Life Bangkok Boulevard Ratchavipha

Life Bangkok Boulevard Petchkasem 81

Bangkok Boulevard Rajapruek-Rama V

Work Place Ratchada-Ramindra

Vista Avenue Petchkasem 81

Vista Park Changwattna

Vista Park, Prachachuen

Centric Scene Condominium, Aree 2

Centric Scene Sukhumvit 64

SC Park Hotel Used as a base for meetings by the UDD. Also housed the UDD leaders.

SC Matchbox Co A full service advertising agency - handled public relations for Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the Thai Rak Thai Party since the founding of the party three years ago. Also handled government contracts through then PM Thaksin.

Shinawatra Thai Silk Co

Shinawatra Tower (for lease)

Shinawatra University

Thai Air Asia The Shinawatra family is said to hold a majority shareholder by nominee in Thai Air Asia, through Asia Aviation which is 51 percent owned by Sittichai Veerathummnoon, following the sale of Shin Corp. Note: The Thaksin government allowed Air Asia to open new domestic and international routes that overlap the routes of Thai Airways International. As a result, THAI was forced to reduce its domestic and international flights and cancelled profitable routes, amid allegations that it was forced by the government to make way for Air Asia.

Thaicom Satellite Plc formerly Shin Satellite. Airs red-shirts’ People’s Channel (PTV) which provides free satellite dishes to the provincial areas, giving rural folks access to just one station, opening them to communist-style brainwashing propaganda tactics.

PHANTHONGTAE SHINAWATRA’S BUSINESSES

Voice TV Co., Ltd. an around-the-clock online and satellite television channel founded in November 2009 by Panthongtae Shinawatra and Pinthongtae Shinawatra. Programmes include an English-language news analyses by ML Nattakorn Devakula and in-depth talks by Jom Phetpradap and Tuangporn Asawawilai, former staff members of iTV.

JJ Mall airconditioned mall behind Chatuchak Weekend Market

How Come Entertainment Co An entertainment firm which was awarded an exclusive advertising contract for the Bangkok Metro and many other government contracts when his father was prime minister, irregardless that the advertising concession for the subway had previously been awarded to the long established Triad Networks Company

Panthongtae is chief executive and president of How Come. Other executives include Aiyakup Kritboonyaleai (daughter of Darunee), Hana Tassanavalai and Nantasit Jamsomboon.

YAOWAPHA WONGSUWAT’S BUSINESSES (concealed ownership)

Ascon Construction Plc held jointly with the Wilailak family, owner of Samart

Beverly Hills Housing Project

Capital OK

Chinnicha Ville

M Link Asia Corporation Plc

Portal Net Company

Riverside Privacy in partnership with the Mahagitsiri Family

Srangsin Property Co Ltd

Traffic Corner Holdings Plc won advertising concession from the Tourism Authority as well as cable TV concessions from the Public Relations Department

WinCoast Industrial Park Plc in partnership with the Mahagitsiri Family

SUPPORTERS OF THAKSIN AND UDD

Scanner Electric International Co Ltd produces Misushita appliances. Owned by Somwang Asarasee , a UDD core leader and owner of the Truth Today trademark. Somwang also owns Krung Siam Beverage, producer of Commando Bear energy drink.

Darunee Kritboonyalai known for her extremely extravagant spending habits and shocking dress style aimed at catching media attention. Shareholder of Oishi Restaurants, producers of Oishi Green Tea. Family owns troubled company that produces Senator brand air conditioning.

Grand Waroros Palace Hotel UDD Base in Chiang Mai

Imperial World Department Store Hosts of UDD meetings.

Imperial Lardprao houses UDD’s People Channel

Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel Controlled by the Watannavekin Family, led by Khunying Natthika Angubolkul. Sister Panida is the wife of Peua Thai Party Deputy Pornthep Thepkanchana. Family owns Amarin Plaza, Amarin Tower, Erawan Bangkok, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Barai Spa Hotel.

FAMILIES THAT BENEFITTED FROM THAKSIN’S POLICY CORRUPTION

Jungrungruengkit Family of the Thai Summit Group of Companies. Includes

Summit Footwear

Windwill Golf Club and Housing Project

Picnic

Siam Gas

Prayudh Mahagitsiri and Family, own Thai Copper Industry, Thai Film Industry and Thainox Co Ltd as well as the following:

Riverside Privacy Condominium

Mountain Creek Golf Course, Khao Yai

Lakewood Golf Course, Bangna

411 Entertainment (TV soap film production)

Quality Coffee, producers of Nescafe

Maleenond Family Channel 3

BEC World

Asavabhokin Family of Land and House Co Ltd

Raksiaksorn Family King Power Duty Free Shops

SYMPATHISERS BY ASSOCIATION

Real Estate Pinehurst Golf Course

Bonanza Resort and Golf Course

Amata Industrial Estate

Hospitals Paolo Hospital

Vibhavadee Hospital

Media Thai Rath Newspaper

Khao Sod Newspaper

Matichon Newspaper

Daily News Newspaper

Prachathai website

Religious Dhammakaya Temple

Services Black Canyon Restaurants

GMM Grammy

RS Entertainment

Cherdchai Tour

Ratchasima Tour

Ran Ya Nueng (Nueng Pharmaceutical store)

REFERENCES

http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/...in_Thailand.pdf

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/09/26...cs_30014674.php

http://bangkokpundit.blogspot.com/2006/10/...f-darkness.html

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http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/17...ss_20001027.php

http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news06/172-AirAsia.shtml

Bangkok Post, February 16, 2006 "New firm raises nominee question"

by Kositchotethana, Boonsong

www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-77345779.html

www.bangkokpost.com/.../sc-asset-still-cautious-but-ready-to-respond-to-upturn

http://www.scasset.com/img/annual/SC%20ASSET_eng_2006.pdf

http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?new...B18735A2C957CDC

http://www.fnweb.com/thailand/companyinfo/...PANY_CODE=MLINK

1 Oct 2003

virtualreview.org/thailand/zoom/.../hotel-chiang-mai-ch-hotel

http://www.antithaksin.com/BlankForm.php?Aid=0801030

http://www.thaipro.com/thailand_00/4033-th...dget-hotels.htm

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

1. Anon, Thailand Legal Basics, Tilleke & Gibbins, International Ltd, March 2003.

http://www.tillekeandgibbins.com/Publicati...d_legal_basics/

2. Pasuk Phongpaichit and Sungsidh Piriyarangsan, Corruption and Democracy in Thailand, Silkworm Books, Reprint edition, June 1999.

3. Nualnoi Treerat, Thailand: Fight against Corruption, Political Economy Center, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 2000.

http://www.fes.or.kr/Corruption/papers/Thailand.htm

4. Pasuk Phongpaichit, Nualnoi Treerat, Yongyuth Chaiyapong and Chris Baker, Corruption in the Public Sector in Thailand: Perception and Experience of Households. Political Economy Center, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 2000.

5. Anon, Transparency International Corruption Perception Index 2003, Transparency International, July 2003.

http://www.transparency.org/pressreleases_....07.cpi.en.html

6. Kanokkan Anukansai, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Radio Broadcasts, Thailand, Transparency International, 2003.

http://www.transparency.org/toolkits/2002/...io_thailand.pdf

7. Kanokkan Anukansai, Transparency Youth Camp, Thailand, Transparency International, 2003.

http://www.transparency.org/toolkits/2002/...mp_thailand.pdf

8. Anon, OECD Convention on Combatting Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, Ratification Status as at 10

March 2004, OECD.

http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/59/13/1898632.pdf

9. Jeremy Pope, Confronting Corruption: The Elements of a National Integrity System, Transparency International, 2000.

http://www.transparency.org/sourcebook/index.html

10. Anon, THAILAND – A Country Study, Federal Research Division, U.S. Library of Congress, September 1987.

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/thtoc.html

11. Lee Kim Chew, THAILAND: Taking the bite out of the Thai press, The Straits Times, Friday, February 27, 2004.

12. Li Choy Chong, Lectures of the course ”International Management: Asia” that took place at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, University of St Gallen, 2004.

13. Anon, Attacs on the Press 2003: Documented Cases from Asia for 2003, Committee to Protect Journalists, 2003.

http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/asia03/thai.html

14. Duangkamol Chotana and Frank Flatters, Corruption in Thailand: The Media are Only the Messengers, The Nation, Bangkok, April 19, 2001.

15. Anon , Source Book 2000, Chapter 5, Transparency International, 2000.

www.transparency.org/sourcebook/

16. Anon, Government meddling leads to self-censorship, Bangkok Post, December 29, 2003.

______________________

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES IN THAI

Constitutional Court. 30 May 2007, decision p. 2 3-5/2550.

Nualnoi Treerat, et al. 2003. Civic participation in monitoring Tambon Administrative Organizations, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.

Pasuk Pongpaichit, et al. 1998. Corruption in Thai bureaucracy. National Counter Corruption Commission, Bangkok.

Pasuk Pongpaichit, et al. 2003. Business, state, and corruption. National Counter Corruption Commission, Bangkok.

Rosana Tositrakul, et al. 2005. The brave men against corruption: Five case studies; a study on impacts and violence against civic monitoring

of corruption, Papyrus Publication, Bangkok.

Supachai Yawaprapas, et al. 2001. Bureaucrats?perspectives on corruption and position buying. Office of the Civil Service Commission, Bangkok.

[Lite Beer]

Post bring The Monarchy into things deleted.

[Arjay]

Thaksin involved in art heist Paris. Black shirt assailant used for theft of priceless art to finance terror in Bangkok and pay off class 10 rogue officers for mayhem!

[Phuket Stan]

Perhaps this blog will get deleted by admin but this is the network of corruption attached to Thaksin. I hope it is read by all to understand the far reaching affects and how certain businesses remained untouched in Thailand when the mayhem died down. This will provide that answer. Similarly, I will never again buy fuel from PTT, have any financial dealing or support through my patronage, of any of these businesses. I have changed my phone provider today and will hope that all who read this, in our small way, will make a conscious decision to ban any future dealings with these people - for the sake of my family and our future here in Thailand. References provided below.

Here goes...

SHINAWATRA’S BUSINESS NETWORK

AIS Advanced Info Service (AIS) and affliated businesses such as

Advance Mobile Broadband Co., Ltd.

Mobile Life

Mobile from Advance

Datanet

GSM Advance

GSM 1800

One-2-Call

BB (Blackberry) mobile phone

Vertu

Faxlite Co., Ltd.

iZone Co., Ltd.

Telewiz

Alpine Golf Course and Housing Estate Thaksin bought the 500 rai Bt747million property at very low price amid allegations that the site was bequeathed to the Thammikaram Temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan by a devout Buddhist.

CS Loxinfo Internet service provider. etc etc

Wow......u have blown my cotton sox off....I knew he had a lot of fingers in many pies but not all of these.....like you I will avoid spending any money at any of these interests but alas I think we will be in the minority

I remember the PPT float.....what a scam/rort !!!! No one but his associates were allotted shares...I tried to buy some for my Thai family and of coarse got nil....the day it opened on the SET if memory serves me right it opened at 100% above float value...amazing when u now drive through Thailand how few other opposition gas stations there are now whereas before there were many...there are many things about this meglomaniac that a lot of the posters dont know about this common crook....remember the cow scandal...every villager was to get a cow...the cost of a cow went up 300-400% overnight...all of the phu yai baan in red country made a fortune selling the poor people cows and who are now still in debt because of it...if not in debt they have lost their land etc etc to Thaksin's...the man is a rotten despot....but I do give some credit...he had fantastic PR

BTW were the Grammy people also in his pocket...remember the attempted buyout of Bangkok Post

[Pushit]

Thaksin involved in art heist Paris. Black shirt assailant used for theft of priceless art to finance terror in Bangkok and pay off class 10 rogue officers for mayhem!

Ya and a few handbags shoplifted from Luis Vuitton Paris

[basjke]

Shock at this: Organisers confirmed that the event organised by the Centre of Political and Foreign Affairs was still expected to go ahead, but added that the fugitive former Thai leader had temporarily left Paris for London.

I thought He was not to go to England, Does he have a waiver????

I guess this proves once again who the foreign governments support and who they are laughing with in Thailand.

[KayT]

"I fully reject the allegations� which underscore the fact that this heroic and inspiring grassroots movement is autonomous and independent from myself," he said

This is a double negative and as such fully implicates the man by his own words.

QED.

[brahmburgers]

As Thitinan in the Guardian said Thaksin needs to make a sacrifice by withdrawing from the red movement.

How, pray tell, could Thaksin withdraw from the Red movement? How could Thaksin make a pledge about anything? Everything he declares turns out to be lies. If he declared he knew how to ride a bicycle, I wouldn't believe him. Look at the record of his public declarations, and let us know whether ANY of them turned out to be true.

[RussellHantz]

As Thitinan in the Guardian said Thaksin needs to make a sacrifice by withdrawing from the red movement.

How, pray tell, could Thaksin withdraw from the Red movement? How could Thaksin make a pledge about anything? Everything he declares turns out to be lies. If he declared he knew how to ride a bicycle, I wouldn't believe him. Look at the record of his public declarations, and let us know whether ANY of them turned out to be true.

If Thaksin announced that he was a liar, would you believe him ?

[faranginexile]

"He denied his involvement with "any illegal or violent activities in the Kingdom of Thailand".

Thaksin went on to say that up is down, black is white, and the sun rises in the West.

[brahmburgers]

'Course it is.

nice speech, he is a real man , he kept his word, at least in a coutry where it's rare to do so .

Maybe you're saying that tongue-in-cheek as in 'he kept his word' about burning Thailand.

But in reality, he's not keeping his word about 'taking responsibility.' He, like all the other Red shirts in jail, will squirm so much as to make worms jealous, while trying to weezle out of any responsibility for the problems they actively fomented.

[souvenirdeparis]

forces.

Thaksin was seen shopping at a Louis Vuitton shop in Paris on May 15 and even expressed willingness to participate in an evening discussion with French journalists on May 31.

....

Organisers confirmed that the event organised by the Centre of Political and Foreign Affairs was still expected to go ahead, but added that the fugitive former Thai leader had temporarily left Paris for London.

So all the recent Pravda articles that Thaksin is dead were wrong then?

And how can he go to London, given that his UK visa was revoked?

doesn't need a visa with a Montenegro passport ; just needs this valid passport for 6 months stay in Schengen territory " as long as he has enough money to sustain his family (official rule)"

[brahmburgers]

As Thitinan in the Guardian said Thaksin needs to make a sacrifice by withdrawing from the red movement.

How, pray tell, could Thaksin withdraw from the Red movement? How could Thaksin make a pledge about anything? Everything he declares turns out to be lies. If he declared he knew how to ride a bicycle, I wouldn't believe him. Look at the record of his public declarations, and let us know whether ANY of them turned out to be true.

If Thaksin announced that he was a liar, would you believe him ?

Good retort. It's like a Zen koan. However, if you're a Thaksin watcher, you'll notice he never apologizes for anything. Never takes responsibility. The most he's ever done in the dept, was say it was 'an honest mistake' when caught hiding tens of millions of baht in the accounts of his housemaid and chauffeur - though even that statement was an obvious lie. How likely is it that a mega rich person would mistakenly put tens of millions of baht in to his service peoples' personal accounts?

While he was first in power, he claimed his wife made all the important decisions (really, I thought he was elected PM, not his wife), then later, he would say he was the CEO PM, so he made all the decisions. When Krue Seh happened on his watch (Muslim demonstrators murdered in the South) Thaksin declared from that point on, he would be personally in charge of any insurgent problem in the south. A bit later, while T was still PM, there was the even higher # of demonstrator deaths at Tak Bai. Did T take any responsibility? Ha ha, of course not.

Edited May 21, 2010 by brahmburgers

[gemini81]

'Course it is.

nice speech, he is a real man , he kept his word, at least in a coutry where it's rare to do so .

Maybe you're saying that tongue-in-cheek as in 'he kept his word' about burning Thailand.

But in reality, he's not keeping his word about 'taking responsibility.' He, like all the other Red shirts in jail, will squirm so much as to make worms jealous, while trying to weezle out of any responsibility for the problems they actively fomented.

yeah, next it was a figure of speech or a quote from someone obscure in history. I'm sure sooner or later, he'll get sorted out. Ol' Thaksin never really got away, looks over his shoulder, lives in misery, developed cancer and has rapidly aged. For some, remaining alive is the most suitable punishment.

[basjke]

forces.

Thaksin was seen shopping at a Louis Vuitton shop in Paris on May 15 and even expressed willingness to participate in an evening discussion with French journalists on May 31.

....

Organisers confirmed that the event organised by the Centre of Political and Foreign Affairs was still expected to go ahead, but added that the fugitive former Thai leader had temporarily left Paris for London.

So all the recent Pravda articles that Thaksin is dead were wrong then?

And how can he go to London, given that his UK visa was revoked?

doesn't need a visa with a Montenegro passport ; just needs this valid passport for 6 months stay in Schengen territory " as long as he has enough money to sustain his family (official rule)"

Since when are Montenegro and Britain schengen country's?

[rabo]

As Thitinan in the Guardian said Thaksin needs to make a sacrifice by withdrawing from the red movement.

How, pray tell, could Thaksin withdraw from the Red movement? How could Thaksin make a pledge about anything? Everything he declares turns out to be lies. If he declared he knew how to ride a bicycle, I wouldn't believe him. Look at the record of his public declarations, and let us know whether ANY of them turned out to be true.

If Thaksin announced that he was a liar, would you believe him ?

Yes, of course. Could mean he is willing to change for the better.

[MCos]

The Red Shirts and their political wing the Pheu Thai Party should be encouraged to explain the funding of their movement and where and to whom the money has gone. Furthermore the Yellow Shirts should also open their books to explain where their money came from otherwise there will be continued speculation as the the sources and recipients of the no doubt huge sums of money spent by both parties. In both cases - don't hold your breathe for any statements let alone honest responses.

[Thai at Heart]

As Thitinan in the Guardian said Thaksin needs to make a sacrifice by withdrawing from the red movement.

How, pray tell, could Thaksin withdraw from the Red movement? How could Thaksin make a pledge about anything? Everything he declares turns out to be lies. If he declared he knew how to ride a bicycle, I wouldn't believe him. Look at the record of his public declarations, and let us know whether ANY of them turned out to be true.

If Thaksin announced that he was a liar, would you believe him ?

Good retort. It's like a Zen koan. However, if you're a Thaksin watcher, you'll notice he never apologizes for anything. Never takes responsibility. The most he's ever done in the dept, was say it was 'an honest mistake' when caught hiding tens of millions of baht in the accounts of his housemaid and chauffeur - though even that statement was an obvious lie. How likely is it that a mega rich person would mistakenly put tens of millions of baht in to his service peoples' personal accounts?

While he was first in power, he claimed his wife made all the important decisions (really, I thought he was elected PM, not his wife), then later, he would say he was the CEO PM, so he made all the decisions. When Krue Seh happened on his watch (Muslim demonstrators murdered in the South) Thaksin declared from that point on, he would be personally in charge of any insurgent problem in the south. A bit later, while T was still PM, there was the even higher # of demonstrator deaths at Tak Bai. Did T take any responsibility? Ha ha, of course not.

I meet people like that everyday

Never admit a mistake

Never admit they are wrong

Never apologises for anything

Normally they are in a position of responsibility they have paid for but instead of being a billionaire, they are shuffling papers in a government office, have enormously large hair, horn rimmed spectacles and look down their nose at every one.

You have described the tin pot dictator pooyai to a tee.

[smedly]

since Thailand arrests and deports criminals of EU and USA why is Thaksin not being arrested and deported, he has been convicted lawfully in a Thai court so whats the issue, he should be arrested and deported to Thailand......maybe they don't want him !!

[kek]

In the first post, Thaksin is quoted:

"He denied his involvement with "any illegal or violent activities in the Kingdom of Thailand".

"I fully reject the allegations which underscore the fact that this heroic and inspiring grassroots movement is autonomous and independent from myself," he said

Maybe he forgot this

Oops

[xtr3mx7]

Don't know if it's okay to post this but I've found it on youtube while following the news:

youtube.com/watch?v=vBDm-jA3N80&feature=player_embedded

Saddened to see people divided like this just because...

Admin/mods, please delete if you deem necessary, thanks

[gemini81]

In the first post, Thaksin is quoted:

"He denied his involvement with "any illegal or violent activities in the Kingdom of Thailand".

"I fully reject the allegations which underscore the fact that this heroic and inspiring grassroots movement is autonomous and independent from myself," he said

Maybe he forgot this

Oops

haha I remember that. and the look on his face. every time he opens that trap..................

[souvenirdeparis]

forces.

Thaksin was seen shopping at a Louis Vuitton shop in Paris on May 15 and even expressed willingness to participate in an evening discussion with French journalists on May 31.

....

Organisers confirmed that the event organised by the Centre of Political and Foreign Affairs was still expected to go ahead, but added that the fugitive former Thai leader had temporarily left Paris for London.

So all the recent Pravda articles that Thaksin is dead were wrong then?

And how can he go to London, given that his UK visa was revoked?

doesn't need a visa with a Montenegro passport ; just needs this valid passport for 6 months stay in Schengen territory " as long as he has enough money to sustain his family (official rule)"

Since when are Montenegro and Britain schengen country's?

neither are

Montenegro is on schengen's " white list" ; UK is a " cooperative country" to the schengen agreement, ie they do on a case by case grant access or not to countries ; the fact is Thaksin may travel to France and UK with a montenegro passport, no visa.

seeWiki for details, there's the case of Ireland that's interesting as well , and Nordic countries .

[Robby nz]

Those who have called the red leaders liers need to rethink, this week they have proved they can tell the truth:

As has been pointed out they promised to burn and that happened.

They promised to hand themselves in and they did, a little late perhaps and needed a bit of encouragment.

They promised to run at the army with bare hands, yep they did that, didnt say they would have their hands in the air but thats a minor detail,

Cant think of anything else though,

[Netfan]

'Course it is.

nice speech, he is a real man , he kept his word, at least in a coutry where it's rare to do so .

Maybe you're saying that tongue-in-cheek as in 'he kept his word' about burning Thailand.

But in reality, he's not keeping his word about 'taking responsibility.' He, like all the other Red shirts in jail, will squirm so much as to make worms jealous, while trying to weezle out of any responsibility for the problems they actively fomented.

Well, it looks like Nathawut isn't exactly squirming.... http://bit.ly/dCW2TP

There are no words. Except maybe now there should be a coup, if this the best the govt can do.

[RickBradford]

Latest water-cooler rumour is that the black-shirt 'ronin' included numerous soldiers from Cambodia, but the government is keeping quiet about it because that would mean war, and the Thai army isn't ready for that.