Amnesty For Thaksin Is Root Of The Political Crisis

[Reasonableman]

If Thaksin origionally said sorry to the country but I believe I have done no wrong.

If he had done something of the sort he would now be very popular and would face little opposition to coming back.

But no revenge and destruction were the way he had to go.

His time to answer to the Thai people will come.

Thaicom Foundation is founded by Lt. Col. Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra. It aims to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society. Thaicom Foundation is a non-profit organization. It is registered as a legal entity on September 20, 1993 and later as a non profit organization on December 30, 1993. Based on the belief that children well prepared with the necessary and life skills will be able to take care of themselves and contribute more to those around them including the society, the foundation’s goals are to promote life long learning and support charitable events and activities. According to the vision put forth by the founder, Lt.Col.Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the Foundation tries to promote equal opportunity in education to all children, especially the underprivileged ones. Once equipped with necessary skills and knowledge, they can help improve and develop the country.

Relevance?

"Then said to prove his good intentions and love for his country he would use his own money and put the money he spent on trying to destroy the country via the red shirts and other things into something usefull like say;

The other to provide scholorships for those kids who wanted to become doctors, nurses and teachers."

You can't see the relevance???

Yes, it is now quite apparent, thanks.

THAILAND: -- Boonchai Benjarongkul, Tan Passakornnatee, Bilaibhan Sampatisiri and Thongma Vijitpongpun are four Thais enlisted in Forbes Asia's 48 Heroes of Philanthropy.

Edited June 22, 2012 by Reasonableman

[Siripon]

If Thaksin origionally said sorry to the country but I believe I have done no wrong.

If he had done something of the sort he would now be very popular and would face little opposition to coming back.

But no revenge and destruction were the way he had to go.

His time to answer to the Thai people will come.

Thaicom Foundation is founded by Lt. Col. Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra. It aims to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society. Thaicom Foundation is a non-profit organization. It is registered as a legal entity on September 20, 1993 and later as a non profit organization on December 30, 1993. Based on the belief that children well prepared with the necessary and life skills will be able to take care of themselves and contribute more to those around them including the society, the foundation’s goals are to promote life long learning and support charitable events and activities. According to the vision put forth by the founder, Lt.Col.Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the Foundation tries to promote equal opportunity in education to all children, especially the underprivileged ones. Once equipped with necessary skills and knowledge, they can help improve and develop the country.

Relevance?

"Then said to prove his good intentions and love for his country he would use his own money and put the money he spent on trying to destroy the country via the red shirts and other things into something usefull like say;

The other to provide scholorships for those kids who wanted to become doctors, nurses and teachers."

You can't see the relevance???

The amount of money Thaksin has donated to charity is tiny compared to his wealth.

He's far keener on spending taxpayers' money to increase his popularity or transferring his own money on torturous routes to avoid scrutiny and taxes, ie Ample Rich.

Edited June 22, 2012 by Siripon

[birdpooguava]

The amount of money Thaksin has donated to charity is tiny compared to his wealth.

He's far keener on spending taxpayers' money to increase his popularity or transferring his own money on torturous routes to avoid scrutiny and taxes, ie Ample Rich.

Please follow the link to read about the breadth & depth of Thaksin's charity efforts. He should be highly commended for his substantial efforts.http://www.thaicomfo...project_type=05

You say his charity contributions are poor. I wonder how charitable you are, or Suthep, Korn, or in fact Supoj Saplom.

Edited June 22, 2012 by birdpooguava

[whybother]

The amount of money Thaksin has donated to charity is tiny compared to his wealth.

He's far keener on spending taxpayers' money to increase his popularity or transferring his own money on torturous routes to avoid scrutiny and taxes, ie Ample Rich.

Please follow the link to read about the breadth & depth of Thaksin's charity efforts. He should be highly commended for his substantial efforts.http://www.thaicomfo...project_type=05

You say his charity contributions are poor. I wonder how charitable you are, or Suthep, Korn, or in fact Supoj Saplom.

Is there anything that states how much Thaksin gives to this charity and how much they raise from other sources?

Did you check out some of the dates of their "projects"? It looks like they do about 1 a year.

And I don't know why you bring up Suthep, Korn or anyone else. You are the one that is suggesting that Thaksin is incredibly charitable.

Edited June 22, 2012 by whybother

[Reasonableman]

Thanks, BPG, that was most illuminating. Would you like to pursue the topic further?

[birdpooguava]

Thanks, BPG, that was most illuminating. Would you like to pursue the topic further?

Why I doubt you have anything of substance to add?

[hyperdimension]

"Then said to prove his good intentions and love for his country he would use his own money and put the money he spent on trying to destroy the country via the red shirts and other things into something usefull like say;

The other to provide scholorships for those kids who wanted to become doctors, nurses and teachers."

You can't see the relevance???

They don't seem to have been doing much since 2008.

There's nothing at all since October 2008 in fact: Thaicom Foundation News & Archives

It looks like the foundation started in October 2006, and within that short period a lot of the activity is related to Manchester City football club which Thaksin bought in June 2007. Wow, Thaksin is so charitable to have brought some Thai children to his club.

[Reasonableman]

Philanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential."

In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of life"—balancing the social-scientific aspect emphasized in the 20th century, with the long-traditional and original humanist core of the word's ancient coinage.

This formulation distinguishes it from business (private initiatives for private good, focusing on material prosperity) and government (public initiatives for public good, focusing on law and order).

[Reasonableman]

Altruism is a concern for the welfare of others. It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and a core aspect of various religious traditions, though the concept of 'others' toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions. Altruism is the opposite of selfishness.

The term altruism may also refer to an ethical doctrine that claims that individuals are morally obliged to benefit others. Used in this sense, it is the opposite of egoism.