If It Was Your Last Penny....

[Belfastboy]

if you were down to your last penny and had to bet whether thaksin will be prime minister this time next year what way would u bet?

yes he will be here

or

no he won't

i would bet he won't...in fact i would'nt give him until the end of the year....

an interesting article which might help make up your mind.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4809392.stm

[tuky]

I think he will go and I will put my last penny on it, but I just can't help but worry what will happen then.

Better the devil you know?

[britmaveric]

I wager Thaksin will still be here!

[suegha]

Can I have an 'each way' bet?

[penzman]

Gone, and much sooner than a year...

[Mighty Mouse]

If it was an 1930 Australian penny I wouldn't bet it, I'd sell it.

[kayo]

if I HAD to give it up on this dilemma I´d bet no!!! But then I´d wish for the power of thought.....!

[sriracha john]

ahhhh.... a fresh Thaksin thread...

put my penny down on not finishing the year, HOWEVER, as the OP writes "this time next year", he very well may be.

[Sing_Sling]

He'll still be in, or rather.

[leisurely]

How much would I win if I say he won't be here next year? That is my feeling. I am not an expert on politics of any country, but here it seems very muddy

[Belfastboy]

how much would u win? u ask???

depends on the odds....

i may for a laugh when im putting a bet on the Gold Cup tomorrow ask, what oods would u give me for taksin to be PM on the 17th March 2007.....?

would make interesting reading..lol.....the luck of the irish u see, st paddys day 2morrow....!

i would hope of odds at least 3-1....

[britmaveric]

Interesting, I wonder what odds the bookies are taking? Anyone care to check???

[Maejo Man]

I thought all the betting and gaming sites had been blocked Brit

[britmaveric]

I thought all the betting and gaming sites had been blocked Brit

In the UK....

[Maejo Man]

I just had a look at Ladbrokes, and they are only offering odds on the US/UK elections. I think I'll hang onto my penny in case I need to "spend" it if he's still here

[HarryHacker]

...my penny, gone by Songkran!

[Heng]

No need for a year long pool I think... If he's not out within 2 months, he's not out until his term ends.

If I was down to my last penny, I'd dig out my least desireable dusty chanote from one of my safes and sell it.

[fried eggs]

...my penny, gone by Songkran!

so you'll lose your penny and your apple at that time, eh?

[HarryHacker]

...my penny, gone by Songkran!

so you'll lose your penny and your apple at that time, eh?

One can only hope, so.........now I have to work out who the <deleted> you are!

[Miaow]

I bet that regardless he either stays or leave, if i give him my last penny he'd quickly turn it into gold...

But i'll bet my last penney that he won't share it with Sondhi...

[astral]

I never bet!!

[robitusson]

I wager Thaksin will still be here!

Agreed.

Definitely still year next year. What are the odds? There should be a poll on this.

[ThaiPauly]

Gone!

If I win will I have to pay tax on my winnings

[jdinasia]

hmmm OK ... My penny would be on OUT ... and soon after April 2 if the elections are held and do not seat a parlaiment!

If gambling were not illegal in Thailand the side bet with Britmaverick would be (if he's in Thailand) is that he's out before next year (regardless of him coming back)! 1 Beer Chang Leo Thai or Singha to the winner ..... but since gambling is illegal ... no way.

Edited March 18, 2006 by jdinasia

[ThaiPauly]

I am reconsidering.... after what I read in the papers I think he will stay

(I dont know to be honest if its a good thing or not) I dont follow politics that much as whatever happens will happen irresepective of us Farangs.

All I know is what read in the papers... same as most of us... but he is putting up a helluva fight.

forget the Corruption issue... that will continue as it is ingrained in Thai society.. as somebody previously said there is no Thai word for "Corruption" as it is a part of society here.

Accept the outcome and move on, get on with your lives... nothing will change much for us

TP