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

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?

I wager Thaksin will still be here!

Can I have an 'each way' bet?

Gone, and much sooner than a year...

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

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

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.

He'll still be in, or rather.

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

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....

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

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

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

In the UK....

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

...my penny, gone by Songkran!

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.

...my penny, gone by Songkran!

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

...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!

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...

I never bet!!

I wager Thaksin will still be here!

Agreed.

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

Gone!

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

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, 200620 yr by jdinasia

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