Thaksin Seeks And Offers Forgiveness

[Lite Beer]

Thaksin seeks and offers forgiveness
The Nation on Sunday

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gets a kiss from her son while celebrating the Thai New Year in her hometown of Chiang Mai yesterday.

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday used the occasion of Songkran, the Thai New Year, to apologise to those seniors whom he had "hurt" and also forgave those who had "hurt" him, while sending his good wishes to Thais on his Facebook page.

"I am a Buddhist and grew up in the environment and culture of northerners, so I always want to uphold this value [apologise and forgive],'' he said.

But Thaksin, who many believe to be the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, also expressed nostalgia and said he was homesick. "I am well, living abroad, but I miss home sometimes, though I'm starting to get used to it. It is during Songkran that I feel more homesick,'' he said.

Thaksin said Songkran Day is a good time to remove inauspiciousness from the body and mind. "We should at least have a day when we can start life afresh, in an auspicious way, and forget bad things and prejudices for the sake of the country and countrymen,'' he wrote.

His sister, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, also sent wishes to Thais via her Facebook page and through her weekly programme "Yingluck Government Meets the People", stressing on upholding family values, Thai culture and tradition. "Thais have worked hard the whole year. They can recharge their battery during Songkran,'' she said.

She urged Thais to celebrate Songkran without alcohol and dress discreetly.

Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva wished all Thais safe travel during the Songkran festival, saying he believed Thai politics in April would be calm if the government does not push for the speedy passage of the amnesty bills and charter amendment.

Parliament will close on April 20 and reconvene at the end of May. He urged the government to let the legal procedure move step by step, saying he believed the government will campaign for national reconciliation after Parliament closes.

-- The Nation 2013-04-14

[tominbkk]

The best thing he could do for Thailand right now is disappear forever.

[Bellweather]

It's Songkran and it's the " right " thing to say and that's about all. He is known for his ruthless and vindictive streak and if he ever get back to Thailand a lot of people will be running for cover as he has scores to settle

[ianf]

A nasty, manipulative piece of work. Socio-path? Perhaps - this behaviour suggests so.

Edited April 14, 2013 by ianf

[Sharp]

"Up hold family values" = "Up hold our familys value !!!!! .....at all costs

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[bigbamboo]

So the rumours are true. He IS getting desperate!

[Chupup]

What's this the "Forgive & Forget speech" just more diretribe for the masses to be forgotten tomorow ............

[Locationthailand]

Predictable verbal diarrhea. Back to seeking revenge in full next week. Sociopath's continue to play the game. Below are the ten traits of sociopaths - a dead fit to Thaksin.

From experience and quoting the following -

"... One of the more offensive duties of being an investigative journalist is taking out the trash -- exposing liars, fraudsters, con artists and scammers for the people they truly are. Each time we investigate a sociopath, we find that they always have a little cult group following of spellbound worshippers who consider that particular sociopath to be a "guru" or "prophet."

Sociopaths are masters at influence and deception. Very little of what they say actually checks out in terms of facts or reality, but they're extremely skillful at making the things they say sound believable, even if they're just making them up out of thin air.

1) Sociopaths are charming

2) Sociopaths are more spontaneous and intense than other people

3) Sociopaths are incapable of feeling shame, guilt or remorse
4) Sociopaths invent outrageous lies about their experiences

5) Sociopaths seek to dominate others and "win" at all costs
6) Sociopaths tend to be highly intelligent

7) Sociopaths are incapable of love and are entirely self-serving

8) Sociopaths speak poetically

9) Sociopaths never apologize

10) Sociopaths are delusional and literally believe that what they say becomes truth

[reiltin]

"Thaksin said Songkran Day is a good time to remove inauspiciousness from the body and mind"

A guillotine would also work.

[bunnaag]

He wants the money back which was taken from him and his power.He will never forgive or forget

[LuckyLew]

Would be nice if he just kept his yap shut and disappeared

Would be nice if his apology was sincere, but IMO it is not

Is he sorry for all his wrongs or is he only seeking forgiveness

from those who can help him return? what a tosser he is

[jalansanitwong]

He wants the money back which was taken from him and his power.He will never forgive or forget

Didnt the courts find in his favour some years back and the 46 billion was returned.

[Markaew]

Predictable verbal diarrhea. Back to seeking revenge in full next week. Sociopath's continue to play the game. Below are the ten traits of sociopaths - a dead fit to Thaksin.

From experience and quoting the following -

"... One of the more offensive duties of being an investigative journalist is taking out the trash -- exposing liars, fraudsters, con artists and scammers for the people they truly are. Each time we investigate a sociopath, we find that they always have a little cult group following of spellbound worshippers who consider that particular sociopath to be a "guru" or "prophet."

Sociopaths are masters at influence and deception. Very little of what they say actually checks out in terms of facts or reality, but they're extremely skillful at making the things they say sound believable, even if they're just making them up out of thin air.

1) Sociopaths are charming

2) Sociopaths are more spontaneous and intense than other people

3) Sociopaths are incapable of feeling shame, guilt or remorse

4) Sociopaths invent outrageous lies about their experiences

5) Sociopaths seek to dominate others and "win" at all costs

6) Sociopaths tend to be highly intelligent

7) Sociopaths are incapable of love and are entirely self-serving

8) Sociopaths speak poetically

9) Sociopaths never apologize

10) Sociopaths are delusional and literally believe that what they say becomes truth

Using the above guide, I know many sociopaths.

[Markaew]

What a stark contrast between Yingluck and Thaskin. Thaskin is incredibly ruthless and Yingluck an airhead that likes to travel and change clothes.

Happy Songkran guys! Be happy! Thaskin is not back yet!

[apetley]

If he's homesick get on a plane and be at Swampy in 7 hours.

Whinging pathetic coward.

[geriatrickid]

A nasty, manipulative piece of work. Socio-path? Perhaps - this behaviour suggests so.

I was unaware that you had formal training as a mental health clinician. You should consider putting it to use in the health care system of Thailand as there is a shortage of such specialists and it is one of the few health specialties where the MoH welcomes foreigners.

[geriatrickid]

What's this the "Forgive & Forget speech" just more diretribe for the masses to be forgotten tomorow ............

How long have you been in Thailand?

The expression of such sentiments by those with power is an intrinsic part of the festival. One of my associates called me up yesterday to wish me a happy new year and to express remorse for any wrongs he did me in the past year. Rather decent of the chap. I expect that if you have any Thai friends outside the bar scene, they will do the same.

[geriatrickid]

"Thaksin said Songkran Day is a good time to remove inauspiciousness from the body and mind"

A guillotine would also work.

Are you suggesting the decapitation of the venom spitting foreign guests of Thailand as a means of paying tribute to the former PM?

I don't think advocating violence is particularly beneficial to anyone. Songkran is a time for good cheer and happy sentiments. Please try and tune in to Thai culture.

[Thaddeus]

Game of Thrones isn't something I have watched, but there were some clips on the t.v. last night, one had a line in it that stood out and I'll paraphrase.....

"Thaksin would watch Thailand burn to the ground if he could be King of the ashes"

[Buchholz]

A nasty, manipulative piece of work. Socio-path? Perhaps - this behaviour suggests so.

I was unaware that you had formal training as a mental health clinician. You should consider putting it to use in the health care system of Thailand as there is a shortage of such specialists and it is one of the few health specialties where the MoH welcomes foreigners.

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Apparently in your haste, you over-looked the accurate, although non-clinician, opinion, "this behaviour suggests so"

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[Buchholz]

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday used the occasion of Songkran, the Thai New Year, to apologise to those seniors whom he had "hurt"

.

Who is Thaksin apologizing to?

How did he hurt them?

It would make his apology more credible with at least a modicum of sincerity if he said who he is sorry to.

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Edited April 14, 2013 by Buchholz

[siampolee]

The multiple minds of this creature Thaksin are indeed astounding, he is in no position to ''offer forgiveness'' however he is in a position where he should be asking for or rather groveling for forgiveness.

Now Mr.Thaksin, you think that you are in one of your minds the Saviour the new Messiah that will lead Thailand to worldwide glory , the Thai people to untold wealth and indeed an Asian Utopia. The adoration of the Thai people in your multiple minds indeed outshines the adoration that any person could want.This being the case come back to Thailand.

In your minds you'll receive a heroes welcome as soon as your blessed sacred feet touch the tarmac when you alight from your personal jet, the people will throw themselves at your feet and form a human carpet for you to walk upon.The escort to Parliament where you will take over in an overt fashion from your puppets will indeed be a grand spectacle.

The outpouring of love for you and your ideals will indeed assure you of a personal paradise never before attained by any other human being , that is of course if you consider yourself one of we lesser mortals '' a human being"' of course. The wiping clean of the slate concerning your little mishaps will of course be accomplished by the thought police and the restoration of your ill gotten gains will of course be sponsored by the Thai people, indeed your dreams are manifold in their grandeur. Now let's look at the real world that exists out of your minds.

The truth is you are nothing more than a common criminal a convicted bail jumping felon who if you dared to return to Thailand would have to face the unpalatable truth of a possible very short stay in prison, contempt from a large majority of the population the prospect of a power struggle from within your own paid for sponsored political movements as the paid lackeys would and are indeed reluctant to cede power to you and your family and your brown nosing acolytes.

Those nicely cut suits would have course have to be a little more generous in their cut so as to accommodate the Kelvar underwear you would need to wear every minute of the day, many people despise you and your arrogance and your despotic actions and ideals.

Yes Mr. Thaksin you need to seek forgiveness, you are not in any position to offer forgiveness truth be known, however you have never met Truth head on have you so any such acquaintance with the truth is not part of your multiple mind processes is it ?

You cannot give that which you have not got in your case that gift being ''honesty.''

Stay in Dubai and vegetate and pine for Thailand the country you have tried and still are trying to destroy.

Bathe daily in your crocodile tears as I have heard they are good for rejuvenating ones thick skin, indeed such a nourishing balm would indeed be most useful to you .

Edited April 14, 2013 by siampolee

[slapout]

The friends/associates I have, farang, Thai, etc have no need to apologize as they have done nothing , intentionally, which could be construied as a wrong. to me.

Forgivness comes from the heart of the wronged, when they have made pece with themselves, not when someone with a long history of such actions, asks for it. Go to the temple or confession instead of making another public grandstand.

[BrianCR]

He wants the money back which was taken from him and his power.He will never forgive or forget

Didnt the courts find in his favour some years back and the 46 billion was returned.

It appears that some posters don't believe in the court system either (unless it suits them!)

[NongKhaiKid]

What's this the "Forgive & Forget speech" just more diretribe for the masses to be forgotten tomorow ............

What's this the "Forgive & Forget speech" just more diretribe for the masses to be forgotten tomorow ............

It does give his puppets something to quote though in a " see how reasonable he is " context

[GazR]

Predictable verbal diarrhea. Back to seeking revenge in full next week. Sociopath's continue to play the game. Below are the ten traits of sociopaths - a dead fit to Thaksin.

From experience and quoting the following -

"... One of the more offensive duties of being an investigative journalist is taking out the trash -- exposing liars, fraudsters, con artists and scammers for the people they truly are. Each time we investigate a sociopath, we find that they always have a little cult group following of spellbound worshippers who consider that particular sociopath to be a "guru" or "prophet."

Sociopaths are masters at influence and deception. Very little of what they say actually checks out in terms of facts or reality, but they're extremely skillful at making the things they say sound believable, even if they're just making them up out of thin air.

1) Sociopaths are charming

2) Sociopaths are more spontaneous and intense than other people

3) Sociopaths are incapable of feeling shame, guilt or remorse

4) Sociopaths invent outrageous lies about their experiences

5) Sociopaths seek to dominate others and "win" at all costs

6) Sociopaths tend to be highly intelligent

7) Sociopaths are incapable of love and are entirely self-serving

8) Sociopaths speak poetically

9) Sociopaths never apologize

10) Sociopaths are delusional and literally believe that what they say becomes truth

Good post, Old Man Kangaroo:

But you should really provide a reference/citation for the source you seem to be using.

Edited April 14, 2013 by GazR

[OzMick]

I would consider his apology much more sincere if it was accompanied by a cheque for the the amount he has stolen from the people of Thailand, with interest.

Start with the RTP computer scam, evaded taxes, the mobile phone monopoly, evaded taxes, the Myanmar telecommunications scam, evaded taxes, etc,etc,.........................could take quite a while to calculate.

[NongKhaiKid]

It's Songkran and it's the " right " thing to say and that's about all. He is known for his ruthless and vindictive streak and if he ever get back to Thailand a lot of people will be running for cover as he has scores to settle

His attitude is also prevalent amongst his sycophants too. Didn't Chalerm make a speech in Parliament saying if ever he was PM a lot of people had better watch their backs ?

[h90]

If he's homesick get on a plane and be at Swampy in 7 hours. Whinging pathetic coward.

And if he would be a worthy dictator like Castro, he would fly in and order his police to arrest Abhisit. It would work. He is just afraid that there are some single non corrupt people that make him problems.

[HarryMilton]

This is clearly off-topic but as the report here contains an advert for, I believe, a missing young girl I will comment on that as I consider it of more importance than Thaksin's self-promoting forgiveness nonsense.

This is an English language forum and I'm surprised that the missing girl notice has not been translated into English by someone on here who has the ability to do so or has a connection to someone who can. Foreigners have eyes also and could help by being on the lookout for the girl particularly if it was known the area she may be in.

So to Admin here, while you're feeling generous (I assume the notice was published free of charge), or anyone else, why not do the right thing for this girl and her family and publish an English translation also, you never know it may help and I promise you, you'll feel good for doing so.

At the very least, post an appeal to your claimed 200,000+ subscribers to help, there must be someone in that vast data base who can help.

I, for one, hope she is re-united with her family soon.