Amnesty To Thaksin Would Spark Conflict, Abhisit Warns

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Amnesty to Thaksin would spark conflict, Abhisit warns

THE NATION

Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday warned the Yingluck Shinawatra government against amending the controversial lese-majeste law or granting amnesty to fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saying such moves would spark conflicts in society.

"I have always stressed that whatever issue causes conflict or is problematic should be set aside so that Thai society can have a chance to move forward. Those in politics should just remain still and do our best job. Do not think that it's bizarre because society can move by itself. The PM has said she will stay for a full term, and I think she can if she doesn't cause troubles," said Abhisit, who also cited the proposed amendment of the Constitution as one of the problematic issues.

Abhisit said the government should instead focus on tackling corruption and reviving the economy, which has been dealt a blow by the flood. He said the prices of basic commodities and energy had gone up and needed the government's attention. The matter will be raised when the House of Representatives meets today.

Regarding the proposal of Pheu Thai party-list MP Snoh Thienthong to have Thaksin kept under house arrest in Thailand instead of being jailed - like Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma - Abhisit said Snoh should find something more constructive to do and allow the judicial system to take its course.

Issues that the government should pay special attention to include preparing the country to integrate with the Asean community of nations.

Deputy House Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich said people might have differing expectations from the administration, especially on the need to amend the 2007 junta-sponsored charter.

Nikom criticised those who are trying to link the charter amendment to the move by civic groups to repeal the lese-majeste law as an attempt to create confusion among the public. He said Thaksin should go through proper judicial procedure, adding that any other move could lead to renewed conflict.

In a related development, Democrat Party spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut accused the government of failing to keep its campaign promise to help needy people. He cited the raising of prices of natural gas for vehicles and liquefied petroleum gas and the reduction of corporate tax from 30 per cent to 23 per cent as examples of policies that benefit the rich instead of the poor.

Chavanond added that in some areas, lower-income flood victims had still not been provided with adequate assistance by the government and suggested that the government extend the period for guaranteeing the purchase price of rice.

-- The Nation 2012-01-04

[renaissanc]

Of course, Thaksin would be under house arrest at home with telephones, computers, all sorts of communication devices and comforts; and also a balcony so he can speak to all of his supporters every day.

He would pay the Police to let him sneak out in a car to meet people "secretly". At least Sanoh realizes that Thaksin can't come back without going to prison or else all Hell will be let loose.

Edited January 4, 2012 by renaissanc

[Gers1873]

Thaksin the mSan Suu Kyi of Thailand. You really couldnt make it up.

[Payboy]

Thaksin the mSan Suu Kyi of Thailand. You really couldnt make it up.

Almost there with the longyi.

[elshaheen]

My god, former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva has really gained some weight since he's been out of the PM position. Must be from eating too many Crispy Cream donuts.

[drdoom6996]

Of course, Thaksin would be under house arrest at home with telephones, computers, all sorts of communication devices and comforts; and also a balcony so he can speak to all of his supporters every day.

He would pay the Police to let him sneak out in a car to meet people "secretly". At least Sanoh realizes that Thaksin can't come back without going to prison or else all Hell will be let loose.

The rich help the rich. That's the way it is everywhere. No matter the promises, she hand his cronies have already gotten what they wanted. If they can get more, what the hell!

[tragickingdom]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

[Crushdepth]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

That's right, the cops will be able to just randomly execute people regardless of where they are. We'll call it a 'war on drugs', it'll sell much better than zones in the press.

[whybother]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

Sentencing for what?

[Moruya]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

How much time do you get for turning one sentence into two and strangling it?

[Willeyeam]

Abhisit - "I have always stressed that whatever issue causes conflict or is problematic should be set aside so that Thai society can have a chance to move forward. Those in politics should just remain still and do our best job. Do not think that it's bizarre because society can move by itself. The PM has said she will stay for a full term, and I think she can if she doesn't cause troubles," said Abhisit, who also cited the proposed amendment of the Constitution as one of the problematic issues.

Exactly what is wrong with this entire country, if it causes debate or a bit of soul searching or any modicum of thought, bury your heads in the sand like an ostrich! I thought this guy had a bit more sense but it appears he is just as stupid as the rest of the numpty retards that want to give "Thai society a chance to move forward" dipshits the lot of them. They are as bad as their dam_n soap operas, sad to think this is a how this country is run.

Edited January 4, 2012 by metisdead
Corrected derogatory misspelling of former PM's name.

[Tanaka]

Problems? Thailand has many problems today but the biggest is the fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra. As long as he remains the problem, the country cannot move on.

[sirchai]

Of course, Thaksin would be under house arrest at home with telephones, computers, all sorts of communication devices and comforts; and also a balcony so he can speak to all of his supporters every day.

He would pay the Police to let him sneak out in a car to meet people "secretly". At least Sanoh realizes that Thaksin can't come back without going to prison or else all Hell will be let loose.

A tablet PC would be enough I guess. Of course a cheap Chinese one.....

[wxyz]

mr T did his opposition a favor with his self exile

[hellodolly]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

You are obviously new to Thailand. You should have been here when Thaksin was the PM. He opened the whole country up as a killing zone. If you would have been here when Abhist was the PM you would know that it was the red shirts under the leadership of Thaksin that opened up a killing zone in down town Bangkok.

Thaksin is good at that he has had a lot of experience.

[ttelise]

Yep, will spark conflict if certain Thais are told by their guy "suggestions" that conflict should be sparked. So what if he returns? Absent this mentality, what would really happen?

He hasn't done anything that Dick Chennry, Rumsfield et al., have not done with companies such as Haliburton or Busch buying an election by promising the largest Christian right group in US that he would appoint one of their congregation members to the Supreme Court to over turn Roe v. Wade even though she was vastly unqualified for such a position. Busch administration and policies has done more harm to the world economy than any single individual since Hitler and we could still face a rapid destabilization of US dollar or hyperinflation once Tarp, securtized mortgage abyss, and Fed Reserve QE policies catch up.

Thaskin hasn't done anything more than most smaller country leaders in his position and now he is out of power, except in minds of opposition. The problems he caused do not have global impacts and would not have to effect the Thai economy in the future. All this controversy, however, continues to give him power. Let him come back and forget about him and he immediately loses a lot of his power over Thai people.

[wxyz]

Yep, will spark conflict if certain Thais are told by their guy "suggestions" that conflict should be sparked. So what if he returns? Absent this mentality, what would really happen?

He hasn't done anything that Dick Chennry, Rumsfield et al., have not done with companies such as Haliburton or Busch buying an election by promising the largest Christian right group in US that he would appoint one of their congregation members to the Supreme Court to over turn Roe v. Wade even though she was vastly unqualified for such a position. Busch administration and policies has done more harm to the world economy than any single individual since Hitler and we could still face a rapid destabilization of US dollar or hyperinflation once Tarp, securtized mortgage abyss, and Fed Reserve QE policies catch up.

Thaskin hasn't done anything more than most smaller country leaders in his position and now he is out of power, except in minds of opposition. The problems he caused do not have global impacts and would not have to effect the Thai economy in the future. All this controversy, however, continues to give him power. Let him come back and forget about him and he immediately loses a lot of his power over Thai people.

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

from the movie "In the Line of Fire" (1993)

[ttelise]

Yep, will spark conflict if certain Thais are told by their guy "suggestions" that conflict should be sparked. So what if he returns? Absent this mentality, what would really happen?

He hasn't done anything that Dick Chennry, Rumsfield et al., have not done with companies such as Haliburton or Busch buying an election by promising the largest Christian right group in US that he would appoint one of their congregation members to the Supreme Court to over turn Roe v. Wade even though she was vastly unqualified for such a position. Busch administration and policies has done more harm to the world economy than any single individual since Hitler and we could still face a rapid destabilization of US dollar or hyperinflation once Tarp, securtized mortgage abyss, and Fed Reserve QE policies catch up.

Thaskin hasn't done anything more than most smaller country leaders in his position and now he is out of power, except in minds of opposition. The problems he caused do not have global impacts and would not have to effect the Thai economy in the future. All this controversy, however, continues to give him power. Let him come back and forget about him and he immediately loses a lot of his power over Thai people.

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

from the movie "In the Line of Fire" (1993)

Haha, you're right. Apologize.

[geriatrickid]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

You are obviously new to Thailand. You should have been here when Thaksin was the PM. He opened the whole country up as a killing zone. If you would have been here when Abhist was the PM you would know that it was the red shirts under the leadership of Thaksin that opened up a killing zone in down town Bangkok.

Thaksin is good at that he has had a lot of experience.

More hyperbole, and unsubstantiated at that. The usual false claims.

[JAG]

There is no time limit, you remain a "newbie" until such a time that you slavishly adopt and parrot the views and opinions of the "oldbies"!

[metisdead]

A post containing derogatory comments regarding the former PM and the replies have been removed as well as a number of off topic posts.

[wxyz]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

You are obviously new to Thailand. You should have been here when Thaksin was the PM. He opened the whole country up as a killing zone. If you would have been here when Abhist was the PM you would know that it was the red shirts under the leadership of Thaksin that opened up a killing zone in down town Bangkok.

Thaksin is good at that he has had a lot of experience.

exactly

[garrfeild]

So would the sentencing of Abhisit, Prayuth and Suthep by the ICC do. However conflict or not, no live killing zones will be in place like under Abhisit.

They'll just plant some drugs on low level criminals, claim they were high level drug dealers, shoot them and then say, they were trying to escape or some such thing. I wonder who has the most blood on his hands? not that I'm disagreeing!

[metisdead]

A nonsense post and a reply have been removed.