Tensions Grow As Thailand Awaits Thaksin's Return

[geriatrickid]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen. This will really cause some foreigners to lose their sense of place as they do not associate with such people.

[geriatrickid]

He's perfectly clear. He's laughing at your posts.

Is that similar to the situation when you pass a crazy guy on the street and he starts laughing and then soils himself?

I suppose I should show compassion or empathy, shouldn't I?

So you are saying Insight is a drunken lout, peeing himself in the street,

because he finds some of your posts laughable?

Classy!

I was asking if it was similar to a situation where the mentally ill person breaks out into uncontrollable laughter. I did not call anyone a drunken lout, although you just did.

I do however find your display worthy of mention for the 2011 TVF drama award for feigned indignation. Perhaps, you should reconsider your attempt to ridicule me as it is not getting very far.

[rixalex]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen. This will really cause some foreigners to lose their sense of place as they do not associate with such people.

Sad to see a once respected member of Thaivisa resorting to such blatant and pathetic baiting tactics, as in the above. It genuinely saddens me, to see what you have become. Any chance we can have the old geriatickid back, or has he been lost for good?

[animatic]

As tensions mount...

follow the energy deal profit trails.

[leininger]

One of first things I was told by expats who have been overseas a long time is never get involved in disputes between native people, and I believe this is a good rule to follow.

[geriatrickid]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen. This will really cause some foreigners to lose their sense of place as they do not associate with such people.

Sad to see a once respected member of Thaivisa resorting to such blatant and pathetic baiting tactics, as in the above. It genuinely saddens me, to see what you have become. Any chance we can have the old geriatickid back, or has he been lost for good?

A case of pretty much having lost both plot and theme. .

It is mind boggling that some people do not see how petty, childish and malicious it is to ridicule the PM of Thailand in these continuous outbursts of let's post a picture intended to embarrass someone. It's disgusting. Don't any of you people have any sense decency?

[Buchholz]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen.

She was pretty effervescent with Red Shirt Leader Arisaman.

with neither of their respective spouses "to be seen"

.

A picture taken that is out of context.

How do you know if the spouses were present? Were you present? It is not your concern. In any case, your attempt to defile the good moral standing of the PM is offensive and typical of gutter politics.

If you are resentful of those that have attained social position or success in life, perhaps it is time to stop ridiculing them and to try and be as successful and accomplished as they are.

Neither spouse was present in the expanded view of the photo.

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

.

[Jingthing]

Yes, I agree. Use ellipses to indicate edits on either or both sides. I usually remember to do so. Snippets rule!

On the other hand, don't be silly and blatantly deliberately change the meaning of a post, such as movie promoters do. The reviewer says, worst movie of the year and the movie advert says MOVIE OF THE YEAR!

Edited December 30, 2011 by Jingthing

[tukkytuktuk]

With a majority of seats in parliment, won't it be easy to bring home Thaksin? Why is there this constent same same bickering over this issue. If there should be a referendum, then it should be about this. Since the 2006 coup all we hear about is the Thaksin issue. I'm sure that the people want this issue solved so that more important national interests can be addressed.

[phiphidon]

Neither spouse was present in the expanded view of the photo.

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

.

Ah, moral indignation, a wonderful thing. "She's not even legally registered her marriage". That caught you out before, didn't it, when you posted this "respectful" question.............

"At 44, I wonder why she's never been married... nor ever even been romantically linked to any man. Hmmmm..."

[lannarebirth]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen.

She was pretty effervescent with Red Shirt Leader Arisaman.

with neither of their respective spouses "to be seen"

.

Looks like he slipped her a ruphy (sp).

[Buchholz]

Neither spouse was present in the expanded view of the photo.

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

.

Ah, moral indignation, a wonderful thing. "She's not even legally registered her marriage". That caught you out before, didn't it, when you posted this "respectful" question.............

"At 44, I wonder why she's never been married... nor ever even been romantically linked to any man. Hmmmm..."

At the time of the post her marriage was unknown to me and most of the country.

We subsequently found out later she was, but had never registered the marriage.

It doesn't really bother me either way, but when posters like geriatrickid refer to her as Madame Yingluck and pontificate on her high moral standards.... the reality differs somewhat from his fairy tale.

.

[OzMick]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen.

She was pretty effervescent with Red Shirt Leader Arisaman.

with neither of their respective spouses "to be seen"

.

A picture taken that is out of context.

How do you know if the spouses were present? Were you present? It is not your concern. In any case, your attempt to defile the good moral standing of the PM is offensive and typical of gutter politics.

If you are resentful of those that have attained social position or success in life, perhaps it is time to stop ridiculing them and to try and be as successful and accomplished as they are.

"..........those that have attained social position or success in life........."

Attained being the operative word rather than earned. May I offer you this insight:

snob

noun

1.

a person who imitates, cultivates, or slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others.

2.

a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field: a musical snob.

[wxyz]

The Face of PTP Pardon Thaskin Party

hahaha

[geriatrickid]

You are giving a warning?

It's not against the rules to quote partial comments. Moderators have encouraged members to do so on countless occasions to avoid long posts with the reply only addressing a small part of a long text, Barney.

When you take a statement out of context so as to muddle the intent, it becomes a modification.

I subscribe to the give enough rope to an agent provocateur and he will hang himself. I am not going to lose sleep over this as you will self destruct just as you did the last time you were supposedly banned.

[geriatrickid]

It has been noted many times with mods

that use of elipses [ ... Subject. ... ] is a legitimate reduction method IF Context Is Maintained.

I don't dispute your statement. Unfortunately, your friend John did not comply with your parameters. Perhaps you should have a word with him in the schoolyard at recess.

[Buchholz]

Read more: http://www.smh.com.a...l#ixzz1i4uOWArZ

In recent months many government coalition MPs have met Mr Thaksin in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai, including some who are thought to be looking for promotion in a cabinet reshuffle expected early in the new year. Mr Thaksin is believed to be unhappy with the performance of several cabinet ministers, including those who provided Ms Yingluck with incorrect information and advice during the country's devastating floods.

He's upset with the guys that he chose.

In a tongue-in-cheek end-of-year assessment of the 44-year-old Prime Minister, Thai parliamentary reporters said: ''Yingluck is the bird Thaksin raised in a golden cage and taught to speak repeatedly the message he wants while avoiding talking politics.''

Very appropriate considering her limited rhetoric of a half-dozen short, canned responses.

Mr Thaksin admitted he had flown to Burma earlier this month to ''smooth the way'' for Ms Yingluck's official visit

Meddling in government affairs never ceases.

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Edited December 31, 2011 by Buchholz

[wxyz]

Hey the citizens of the US to elected George Bush jr. twice so if we can allow them to elect an idiot like him let the Thais do as they please. Like the US situation it's their mess unless they make it mine.

how is Bush on topic? this is about mr T possible returning to thailand from self imposed exile.

[nurofiend]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen.

She was pretty effervescent with Red Shirt Leader Arisaman.

with neither of their respective spouses "to be seen"

.

Looks like he slipped her a ruphy (sp).

for the sake of fair balance on the forum, here's an off topic picture of abhisit with a hat made out of condoms

nothing to do with anything and very childish, but hey that doesn't seem to matter

[Buchholz]

You sure that isn't him right in the middle?

No.

The photograph of the good looking young people and the effervescent PM may be distressing for some I guess. Not a tramp stamp or hooker to be seen.

She was pretty effervescent with Red Shirt Leader Arisaman.

with neither of their respective spouses "to be seen"

Looks like he slipped her a ruphy (sp).

It does look like that...

"roofie" = Rohyponol

Side effects: The most worrying side effect of rohypnol is that it can easily be administered without the victims knowledge and lengthy sexual assaults can take place with the victim having no memory of events afterwards. In many cases, victims are even unaware that assaults have taken place until their symptoms are recognised or their memory returns.

but then it could have just been a couple of Spy wine coolers from the local 7-11

?

Edited December 31, 2011 by Buchholz

[nurofiend]

It does look like that...

"roofie" = Rohyponol

Side effects: The most worrying side effect of rohypnol is that it can easily be administered without the victims knowledge and lengthy sexual assaults can take place with the victim having no memory of events afterwards. In many cases, victims are even unaware that assaults have taken place until their symptoms are recognised or their memory returns.

but then it could have just been a couple of Spy wine coolers from the local 7-11

?

thanks for the clarification about roofies, you really are a living, breathing, world of information... i'm sure everyone was scratching their heads in confusion

maybe it wasn't wine coolers, maybe they were off their head from smokin yaba all night or mainlining smack

yaba = methamphetamine

Immediate feelings are of light-headedness (and potentially dizziness), followed by euphoria.

smack = heroin

Diacetylmorphine, in non-medical settings called heroin, is used as a recreational drug for the transcendent relaxation and intense euphoria it induces

[Buchholz]

It does look like that...

"roofie" = Rohyponol

Side effects: The most worrying side effect of rohypnol is that it can easily be administered without the victims knowledge and lengthy sexual assaults can take place with the victim having no memory of events afterwards. In many cases, victims are even unaware that assaults have taken place until their symptoms are recognised or their memory returns.

but then it could have just been a couple of Spy wine coolers from the local 7-11

?

thanks for the clarification about roofies, you really are a living, breathing, world of information... i'm sure everyone was scratching their heads in confusion

maybe it wasn't wine coolers, maybe they were off their head from smokin yaba all night or mainlining smack

yaba = methamphetamine

Immediate feelings are of light-headedness (and potentially dizziness), followed by euphoria.

smack = heroin

Diacetylmorphine, in non-medical settings called heroin, is used as a recreational drug for the transcendent relaxation and intense euphoria it induces

Whether it was roofies, Spy, ya ba, or heroin... I don't think it involved "they", only her.

Red Shirt Leader Arisaman looks very well in control of his faculties

.

[nurofiend]

It does look like that...

"roofie" = Rohyponol

Side effects: The most worrying side effect of rohypnol is that it can easily be administered without the victims knowledge and lengthy sexual assaults can take place with the victim having no memory of events afterwards. In many cases, victims are even unaware that assaults have taken place until their symptoms are recognised or their memory returns.

but then it could have just been a couple of Spy wine coolers from the local 7-11

?

thanks for the clarification about roofies, you really are a living, breathing, world of information... i'm sure everyone was scratching their heads in confusion

maybe it wasn't wine coolers, maybe they were off their head from smokin yaba all night or mainlining smack

yaba = methamphetamine

Immediate feelings are of light-headedness (and potentially dizziness), followed by euphoria.

smack = heroin

Diacetylmorphine, in non-medical settings called heroin, is used as a recreational drug for the transcendent relaxation and intense euphoria it induces

Whether it was roofies, Spy, ya ba, or heroin... I don't think it involved "they", only her.

Red Shirt Leader Arisaman looks very well in control of his faculties

.

indeed

[wxyz]

Neither spouse was present in the expanded view of the photo.

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

.

exactly, and every time i see something from gk

this quote comes to mind

Frank Horrigan: "How much more of this sh!t do I have to listen to? Jesus!"

"In the Line of Fire" (1993)

Edited December 31, 2011 by wxyz

[soundman]

Enough of the forum etiquette debate within the topic. You all know where the guidelines are, go and read them.

Back to the topic at hand please.

[harryfrompattaya]

He is already here.

Helicopter landed on a hospital Chon buri from Cambodia and took him and family to a location in the south. The Pilot said this is not the first time he has flown into Thailand and the Army is fully aware.

What bull you know nothing

[harryfrompattaya]

Hey the citizens of the US to elected George Bush jr. twice so if we can allow them to elect an idiot like him let the Thais do as they please. Like the US situation it's their mess unless they make it mine.

Are you anti black George Bush jr was our first black President. Good day

[harryfrompattaya]

Tensions grow as Thailand awaits Thaksin's return

Lindsay Murdoch

BANGKOK: Thailand's government has returned the Thai passport of the fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and is preparing to welcome him from exile, stoking renewed political tensions in the country.

Mr Thaksin, a divisive figure, missed a self-imposed deadline to be in Bangkok for the wedding of his daughter Pinthongta two weeks ago.

But supporters of the telecommunications tycoon, who has lived in exile since 2008, believe he will be home within months.

From Dubai where he is living, Mr Thaksin insists Thailand is about to enter a period of reconciliation after six years of upheaval, but warns that ''merchants of conflict'' will try to thwart the peace efforts.

''Those who are not brutal and not self-centred had better get into the reconciliation mode now,'' he told the Bangkok Post.

Powerful forces, including Bangkok's political and military elite, strongly oppose Mr Thaksin's return, unless he serves at least part of a two-year prison sentence for alleged corruption.

But MPs in Yingluck Shinawatra's Puea Thai party are planning amnesties for people on both sides of the country's bitterly divided politics, a move that government critics say is ostensibly designed to allow her brother back into the country without him having to go to jail.

The government is also planning constitutional amendments that Mr Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, says should protect democratically elected representatives from being forced from power.

Ms Yingluck won a landslide election in July on a promise to her millions of so-called ''red shirt'' supporters that she would bring her brother home, and analysts say she will face a backlash from her own supporters if she fails to fulfil the promise.

In November the government was forced to withdraw an endorsement of a royal pardon for Mr Thaksin after leaders of the royalist ''yellow shirt'' movement and the opposition vowed to strongly protest against it. [more...]

Full story: http://www.smh.com.a...1228-1pczt.html

-- smh.com.au 2011-12-29

Coup was downright dirty and wrong to begin with, wanna talk about 'corruption'. well look no further than the elite conspirators! duh! talk about undemocratic and adverting law. Taksin was getting thailand out of debt and making it a more favorable place for business, elite dont want that, they want public debt!!! know it!

They want to spend and pass on the bill to low/middle classes via TAXES! surprise surprise, oldest trick in the book to make others pay for your lavish bills. governement debt is paid by you and me, what a great deal huh? government loves us mak mak see?

Taksin did have a genuine want to help ordinary people and make thailand better to some degrees or so, despite what you think. Socialism is not the answer of course, but free market is. Yes Taksin may be corrupt, but all of thailand is pretty much corrupt , including officials in gov.

eleite yellows want debt, because the system here is debt loaned money system so debt keeps the gears turning, but causes inflation and we pay for it. But no debt is good for us too but may jeopordize the Rothschild debt fiat money system (in place around the world and is mathematically proven to always end in tears) in place now here. money loaned into existence.

Yet Taksin does have ties to european elite and did conspire to do things for thailand which could advert its sovereignty ... Hes a double edge sword and discussion is very long to weight out.

Hey let see what happens if he comes back. This ones a show to watch!

What a fool to included the Rothschild's they are very powerful hope they do not get you. Do not sleep at home anymore

Edited December 31, 2011 by harryfrompattaya

[jayboy]

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

There are millions of decent Thais who have not registered their marriage.Do they all lack your respect?

As to the last sentence this is a classic tautology, to the effect you think what you think.Most of us have gathered you don't like the Prime Minister -fair enough - so it's not really clear why you need to make the same point a zillion times.But at some level don't you ever wonder why you have made so many hundreds of posts, all very similar and for what audience?.Those who think like you don't need convincing and for the rest of us your approach is redundant.Anyway it's an open forum and free speech (not of course sexist abuse) is to be valued.But should you ever wish to make a serious observation bear in mind that its value will be demeaned by your track record.It's a pity really because I sense you have reasonable background knowledge: in the politest possible way you are really your own worst enemy.

[harryfrompattaya]

What is the good moral standing of the PM? She's not even legally registered her marriage.

I respect people worthy of respect and she has none.

There are millions of decent Thais who have not registered their marriage.Do they all lack your respect?

As to the last sentence this is a classic tautology, to the effect you think what you think.Most of us have gathered you don't like the Prime Minister -fair enough - so it's not really clear why you need to make the same point a zillion times.But at some level don't you ever wonder why you have made so many hundreds of posts, all very similar and for what audience?.Those who think like you don't need convincing and for the rest of us your approach is redundant.Anyway it's an open forum and free speech (not of course sexist abuse) is to be valued.But should you ever wish to make a serious observation bear in mind that its value will be demeaned by your track record.It's a pity really because I sense you have reasonable background knowledge: in the politest possible way you are really your own worst enemy.

We all known it is a sin against God to live together Next you will tell me their is no God or I do not write good.

From your post I believe you are a sinner