webfact Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Justice or Politics in Thailand? By Steve Finch Some say former PM Abhisit is rightfully being charged for supressing the red shirts; other see the case as business as usual. BANGKOK: -- Legal cases against Oxford-educated Abhisit Vejjajiva, Thailand’s former prime minister are starting to pile up. Last month the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) charged the opposition leader over alleged illegal party donations for flood relief, and the military officially stripped Abhisit of minor military titles accusing him of draft-dodging years ago which could lead to a ruling barring him from serving as an MP. By far the most serious charges facing Abhisit are those of murder, attempted murder and physical assault relating to his time as premier during political violence that erupted in Bangkok in April and May 2010 when opposition red shirts fought street battles with the military. Following at least 23 coups or major rebellions in Thailand over the past century, senior human rights lawyer Sarawut Pratoomraj notes that holding Abhisit to account for some of the 91 deaths and more than 2,000 people injured during the violence in 2010 would be unprecedented. [more…] Full story: http://thediplomat.c...se-in-thailand/ -- THE DIPLOMAT 2013-01-19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 All the politically inspired prosecutions are just more added to the sideshow to make the people think that one side is worse than the other. It's about getting and keeping office. Thomas Sowell sums it up best: "No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems . They are trying to solve their own problems — of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Shouldn't that be " justice is politics"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaamNaam Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 Typical Thai "smoke and mirrors" tactics. Make the bad guys look good, good guys look bad. It's ingrained in their DNA. Sadly. And the simple folk buy it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Greer Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 So when exactly will Thaksin be charged with the more than 2000 extra-judicial killings (murders) during his time in office? This is just so much bull that it becomes a joke - these people aren't children, but they behave like a spoilt five year old...actually that's an insult to the intelligence of a five year old...sorry! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellodolly Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 So when exactly will Thaksin be charged with the more than 2000 extra-judicial killings (murders) during his time in office? This is just so much bull that it becomes a joke - these people aren't children, but they behave like a spoilt five year old...actually that's an insult to the intelligence of a five year old...sorry! No need to be sorry on this one. The childishness behind it all is outstanding. It makes me want to cry when I see the antics of these low life's who are supposed to be looking out for the welfare of the nation. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It makes me want to cry when I see the antics of these low life's who are supposed to be looking out for the welfare of the nation. And therein lies your mistake. Not a single politician is looking out for the welfare of the nation. All they are concerned about is the welfare of their bank account. And we wonder why Thailand is in such a mess? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom6996 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It's just politics. There is no justice here without friends in high places or money in the right pocket/pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Justice or politics? It would nice if we could have both. Edited January 19, 2013 by bigbamboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Justice or politics? It would nice if we could have both. Justice without politics even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slapout Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 The very nature of politics can and often does turn an honest individual toward dishonest behavior/dealings. When you look at the business and social behavior and history of many of those holding political office in Thailand, it appears that those elected, appointed, hired, and consulted must have post grudate degrees in dishonesty prior to ever finding a sponser for their political assperations. Its no wonder that Thailand,having gained a shoddy reputation, does virtullay nothing to to improve nor change the behavior of the dregs of society, who so openly purse their life of crime. As those who are susposed to be in charge, of protecting the people, are a major part of the problem. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellodolly Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 It makes me want to cry when I see the antics of these low life's who are supposed to be looking out for the welfare of the nation. And therein lies your mistake. Not a single politician is looking out for the welfare of the nation. All they are concerned about is the welfare of their bank account. And we wonder why Thailand is in such a mess? No mistake I was rite on. I said supposed to. I would never say they are. I am a lot smarter than a red shirt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InActionMan Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 So when exactly will Thaksin be charged with the more than 2000 extra-judicial killings (murders) during his time in office? This is just so much bull that it becomes a joke - these people aren't children, but they behave like a spoilt five year old...actually that's an insult to the intelligence of a five year old...sorry! No need to be sorry on this one. The childishness behind it all is outstanding. It makes me want to cry when I see the antics of these low life's who are supposed to be looking out for the welfare of the nation. Nice one. We all know they are only looking out for themselves, family, cronies and those they owe. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Justice or politics???? Well in case of the Thai government, I would say: CORRUPTION as a third choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Justice or politics???? Well in case of the Thai government, I would say: CORRUPTION as a third choice. Beg to differ. CORRUPTION is not a choice it is mandatory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MEL1 Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 On my third day, after arriving in Thailand all those years ago, I was taken to Soi Cowboy by some old friends. I was walking home to my hotel, late at night, and was accosted by a young beautiful girl, who offered her services. I said, "Sorry, I only have 500 Baht left". She said, "I can give you a BJ for that", so I accepted. She took it out, and watched it grow, and said, "Oh my Buddha! Wanna borrow 1,000 Baht?" I got my job done, and told her my address and that I would pay her next day. Unfortunately for her, I gave her a false address, and never paid her. I learned some Thai politics on my third day here. Thai's see something they want, and they'll do anything to get it, if it suits them. As a receiver, provide false details, have no intent of repayment, get what you want, and treat it as justified politics, even if you have abused the loaner. All a phallacy, of course. (The story, that is!) -mel. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robby nz Posted January 19, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2013 the military officially stripped Abhisit of minor military titles accusing him of draft-dodging years ago Wrong the military said they had investigated years ago and found nothing wrong. It was the minister of De Fence who stripped him of his military titles Politics not justice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 On my third day, after arriving in Thailand all those years ago, I was taken to Soi Cowboy by some old friends. I was walking home to my hotel, late at night, and was accosted by a young beautiful girl, who offered her services. I said, "Sorry, I only have 500 Baht left". She said, "I can give you a BJ for that", so I accepted. She took it out, and watched it grow, and said, "Oh my Buddha! Wanna borrow 1,000 Baht?" I got my job done, and told her my address and that I would pay her next day. Unfortunately for her, I gave her a false address, and never paid her. I learned some Thai politics on my third day here. Thai's see something they want, and they'll do anything to get it, if it suits them. As a receiver, provide false details, have no intent of repayment, get what you want, and treat it as justified politics, even if you have abused the loaner. All a phallacy, of course. (The story, that is!) -mel. I don't know you look suspicious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Typical Thai "smoke and mirrors" tactics. Make the bad guys look good, good guys look bad. It's ingrained in their DNA. Sadly. And the simple folk buy it. Look Typical Thai "smoke and mirrors" tactics. Make the bad guys look good, good guys look bad. It's ingrained in their DNA. Sadly. And the simple folk buy it. Look beyond Thailand and you will see this in politics the world over...Hillary Clinton has made this an art form 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyuk Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 All the politically inspired prosecutions are just more added to the sideshow to make the people think that one side is worse than the other. It's about getting and keeping office. Thomas Sowell sums it up best: "No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems . They are trying to solve their own problems — of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind." I think that only Red Shirts and Yellow Shirts seek one side or the other to be shown as the main problem. One has to recognize that the ignition of all of the problems since the coupe de terre is the irresponsible actions of the coups masters whoever they are. Since the disgrace of Kiticatckorn there has been hope that the army would recognize the anguish of Thailand's young people and keep the fighting between politicians who should focus their ambitions on the ballot box. The long suffering Thai people protested to illuminate serial acts of flagrant abuse of Thai Law by politicians and some of their Army friends in order that politicians and other insiders may force their will upon the long bearing suffering of the people of this great nation. Those that broke Thai Law, on either side of the argument, should be brought before the courts to answer for their transgression and damage to the sovereign state of Thailand and its people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It makes me want to cry when I see the antics of these low life's who are supposed to be looking out for the welfare of the nation. And therein lies your mistake. Not a single politician is looking out for the welfare of the nation. All they are concerned about is the welfare of their bank account. And we wonder why Thailand is in such a mess? For exactly the reasons you state, I have no wonders at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 So when exactly will Thaksin be charged with the more than 2000 extra-judicial killings (murders) during his time in office? This is just so much bull that it becomes a joke - these people aren't children, but they behave like a spoilt five year old...actually that's an insult to the intelligence of a five year old...sorry! Never, it was endorsed by others in the hierarchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 So when exactly will Thaksin be charged with the more than 2000 extra-judicial killings (murders) during his time in office? This is just so much bull that it becomes a joke - these people aren't children, but they behave like a spoilt five year old...actually that's an insult to the intelligence of a five year old...sorry! Never, it was endorsed by others in the hierarchy. No, it wasn't. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Last month the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) charged the opposition leader over alleged illegal party donations for flood relief The illigality if I understand correctly was that the donations were paid by electronic means not by check or cash. We cant have that it makes it so difficult to syphon some off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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