NormanChomsky Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 mine would be Pridi Phanomyong. This brave pioneer, who was one of the main players of the 1932 revolution would even make it onto a list of world greats. I highly recommend his book "Pridi by Pridi: Selected Writing on Life, Politics, and Economy" Who would you choose? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipperthai Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Kesarin Chaichalermpol Edited November 23, 2012 by Scott font Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 My Wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'd like to be able to review more information before making my mind up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Thaksin Shinawatra or #23...dont know her real name... Edited November 22, 2012 by Soutpeel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Off the top of my head: Pridi? Buddhadas Bhikkhu (who happened to be a significant of influence for Pridi, but my regard goes well beyond that)? HMK? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Dhanin Chearavanont and family. When people make these lists, they always undervalue businessman who have improved the wealth of their country dramatically. Edited November 23, 2012 by farang000999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pibun Pibunsongkram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pibun Pibunsongkram? Not flaming, a genuine question: are you joking? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 First controversial nonsense post removed. We keep this thread very civil. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 it's a no-brainer His Royal Highness the King of Thailand Long live the KIng !!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 #23...dont know her real name... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) I think if history books remembers only one name , it will be Thaksin. If the political situation is allowed to stabilize in the coming years, he will probably be remembered as the father of modern democracy in Thailand. Edited November 23, 2012 by JurgenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 it's a no-brainer His Royal Highness the King of Thailand Long live the KIng !!! The title is His Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 it's a no-brainer His Royal Highness the King of Thailand Long live the KIng !!! The title is His Majesty. I stand corrected - I am not not familiar with titles for royalty, but I recognise a great man when I see one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 A journalist of the other paper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 HM the King There is no contest here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trembly Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pridi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboturtle Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 The most Humanitarian King in the History of the world of Donations. His Majesty, our King... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pibun Pibunsongkram? You do know he was tried for war crimes and complicit in the deaths of thousands of Brits, Australians and Americans on the Death railway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Pibun Pibunsongkram? You do know he was tried for war crimes and complicit in the deaths of thousands of Brits, Australians and Americans on the Death railway. Indeed, and it should be remembered. However, one can reasonably argue (though I wouldn't) that it was a case of merely choosing the wrong side, and 'history being written by the victors' and your comment representing a eurocentric point of view. The fact he was guilty of far far more than that in terms of what he did to the THAI people: a brutal despot and a HUGE opium trafficker. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap Edited November 23, 2012 by SteeleJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Be advised that we will suspend, ban or close the topic at any time deemed necessary. Please think before you post Thanks /Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pibun Pibunsongkram? And the other suggest: Pridi Phanomyong I just read the wikipedia about these two......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Pibun Pibunsongkram? And the other suggest: Pridi Phanomyong I just read the wikipedia about these two......... Don't need to. I began reading about them a couple decades before wiki existed. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeleJoe Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sorry! I misread and thought you said "Just read..." (ie recommending that we read wiki). Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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