Pm Thaksin Resigns

[amarka]

hi..

if Thaksin was the thai premier then such remarks must be seen as disrepectful against the thai premier ..therefore anti thai...

anyones pereference or dislikes can be descibed in a differnent way - no need for the lager lout stuff!

the picture is inhumane..... are you suggesting Thaksin did this just because he was premier at the time..?

i think you are going a bit overboard

amarka

hi...

this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.

is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?

come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.

amarka

Dear Toxin,

Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Respect is something to be earned.

I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.

To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:

Tak Bai, 2004

[asd]

hi...

this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.

is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?

come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.

amarka

Dear Toxin,

Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Respect is something to be earned.

I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.

To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:

Tak Bai, 2004

Yeah, that's right. sriracha john

This is anti-Thai

and this

[konangrit]

"What they say

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy:

"This is our victory. If we hadn't staged the rally, today [yesterday] would

not have happened."

Prinya Thewanaruemitkul, Thammasat University lecturer:

"Thaksin's decision will benefit the country. He's the only one who could end the political deadlock."

Sanan Kachornprasart, Mahachon Party leader:

"Thaksin made the right decision for the country. But this is just the beginning."

Somsak Prisanananthakul, Chat Thai deputy leader:

"I admire him for making such a sacrifice, and I believe in the Siam Guardian Angel." "

The Nation

[sriracha john]

hi..

if Thaksin was the thai premier then such remarks must be seen as disrepectful against the thai premier ..therefore anti thai...

anyones pereference or dislikes can be descibed in a differnent way - no need for the lager lout stuff!

the picture is inhumane..... are you suggesting Thaksin did this just because he was premier at the time..?

i think you are going a bit overboard

amarka

I'll end my comments on the matter by simply agreeing that the actions depicted in the picture were indeed inhumane.

[konangrit]

" Businessmen behind Somkid as next prime minister

Businessmen believe that caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is the right choice to become the next prime minister, if Thaksin Shinawatra really decides to step down as he said he might do on Monday night. They would prefer to see Somkid at the helm as, in their view, he is capable of moving the economy forward.

However, they said that should Somkid become premier, a major challenge would be whether he could resolve the political conflicts that have brought the nation to its current stalemate.

Thaksin said in a television interview on Monday night that he might consider stepping aside from politics and floated the names of possible successors: former interior minister Bhokin Bhalakula, and Somkid.

Pornsilp Patcharintanakul, deputy secretary of the Board of Trade, said the latest move by Thaksin might ease the political pressure.

"We have to see whether the prime minister will call a meeting among several parties to find a way out of the political deadlock," he said. "I personally think that if Thaksin decides to step down and appoints Somkid to become prime minister, it will be an appropriate choice because Somkid has been good in his assignment so far. And he has charisma. He doesn't have any history."

Pornsilp said if Somkid became the next premier, his priority would be to resolve economic problems and speed up constitutional reform to move the country forward. Moreover, Somkid is respected among foreigners.

"Therefore, I believe that he will be able to move the country's economy forward and ease the current political tension," he said.

The political stalemate is likely to continue after many voters chose to abstain from voting in Sunday's general election to register their protest against Thaksin, whose popularity has been declining due to allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Somsak Paneetatyasai, president of the Thai Shrimp Association, said Somkid was a suitable person because of his non-partisan characteristics. Moreover, he is accepted by the business sector for his straightforward character.

Nonetheless, Somsak said the new government should focus on rebuilding and reconciliation. The Constitution should be reformed by relaxing the qualification requirements for MP candidates, such as mandating that a candidate must be a member of a political party for at least 90 days before contesting an election.

He added that the new government would have to deal with the rising baht because it is starting to affect exports.

Surachai Suthitham, president of Thai Swine Raisers Association, said if Thaksin insisted on hanging on to power, the political problems would not be resolved.

"We have to see who will be the next prime minister," he said. "But I think that if Thaksin names a Thai Rak Thai person to become his successor, the problems won't end. I don't have any personal objection against Somkid, but we have to see whether several parties will accept him."

A source from Government House said Thaksin was testing the waters by floating the names of his successors on Monday night to gauge the public's initial reaction. And the reaction towards Somkid has been fairly positive.

However, Somchai Pornrattanacharoen, chairman of Thai Wholesale and Retail Trade Association, said Somkid was equipped with an economic background and his record so far had not been tainted by scandal.

"But we have to see whether Somkid will be able to solve political problems," he said.

Poj Aramwattananont, president of Thai Frozen Foods Association, said the Thai Rak Thai Party should review its stance.

"Even though Thaksin may claim his party got 16 million votes, there's no democratic country where abstention and disqualified ballots were as high as 10 million," he said.

Somkid is an acceptable choice for the private sector, but what the new government should urgently do is change certain articles in the Constitution to end divisions in society, boost the economy which has been slowing down for the past three or four months, and dissolve the House for the new election, said Poj. "

The Nation

[teletiger]

Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics.

regards

[cdnvic]

Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics.

regards

You meant skeptics right?

cv

[Guest endure]

Somsak Prisanananthakul, Chat Thai deputy leader:

"I admire him for making such a sacrifice, and I believe in the Siam Guardian Angel." "

What sacrifice would that be? The 73,000,000,000bt one?

[Guest endure]

Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics.

regards

You meant skeptics right?

cv

Like many words, it depends on which side of the pond you live

[amarka]

hi ..

not myexperience at all..

i see most thai people as being very open and friendly... land of smiles stuff....

but then again i dont live there... just a lot of business trips..

amarka

Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics.

regards

[Greer]

I think there is a little confusion here - support for a leader does not automatically mean you support the country, and opposition to a leader does not mean you oppose the country.

Do not get mixed up between being pro- or anti- any politician or public figure and being pro- or anti- Thai (or any other nationality).

The two are completely different concepts.

A leader or public figure is simply an individual human, but a country or nation is defined by the will and being of the people.

Thailand will continue and will, we hope, be stronger for all the turmoil it has endured - no matter how we as individuals might see it through our "tinted glasses".

No matter your political leanings - everyone must now work toward the most important goal - stability and the advancement and improvement of the country we have adopted as home.

[lung]

now he is verry buzy...

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Thaksin files defamation suit against Sondhi again

By Phoojadkarn Daily 4 April 2006 23:08

Caretaker PM Thaksin Shinawatra is once again suing staunch critic Sondhi Limthongkul for defamation. His lawyer, Chatree Tharipassaro, filed a suit to that effect at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek road yesterday.

The plaintiff’s complaint is that during the anti-Thaksin demonstrations from March 6 to 24 Sondhi, one of the key leaders of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), used PAD’s stage to publicly make several false statements sullying his [Thaksin’s] reputation.

The complaint refers to Sondhi’s statement that there was no other prime minister on earth who bought people’s love with money (like Thaksin did), spending up to 300 million baht to hire illiterate people to support him and his Thai Rak Thai party (TRT) at their rally in Sanam Luang March 3.

The lawsuit also refers to Sondhi’s claim on March 10 that he had been secretly informed by a high-ranking military officer that Thaksin had hired gunmen to assassinate him.

On March 13, Sondhi had said that his ‘Save the Nation’ stage in Phuket was burnt by subordinates of the square-faced man (Thaksin) and on March 16, he had claimed Thailand was the only country on earth that had a madman as a prime minister, the plaintiff alleged. Also, the media firebrand is quoted as saying on March 22 that the nation was facing a disaster because the government’s leader was completely obsessed with black magic.

The plaintiff deposed that all of these statements by Sondhi were false and made to intentionally slander and discredit him [Thaksin] and petitioned the court to force the defendant to publish the court’s judgement on this case in seven newspapers for seven days.

The court has accepted the case and will hold a preliminary inquiry at 9.30am today.

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Thaksin sues 'The Nation' for misleading report

BANGKOK, April (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Tuesday asked his lawyer to file a lawsuit for defamation against the publisher of an English-language newspaper for a misleading report but the suit demanded no compensation from the paper.

Mr. Thaksin was upset with the Nation for reporting that the Privy Council removed him from chairmanship of the committee overseeing preparations to celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's ascension to the throne, according to Chalermkiart Saikaew, the lawyer.

Mr. Chalermkiart said the Privy Council did not remove the caretaker prime minister from the position as reported on the newspaper's front page on March 20.

''We have evidence from the Privy Council which confirms that it did not hold a meeting to remove the prime minister from the position as reported by the paper. This misleading report has damaged the prime minister's reputation and he wishes to sue the newspaper but he demands no compensation,'' the lawyer explained.

Asked if the prime minister would sue his critics, the lawyer provided no direct explanation. He said it depended on what his client wanted to do with them, but he did not elaborate.

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[teletiger]

You meant skeptics right?

cv

no...I meant dyslexpics

regards

[amarka]

You meant skeptics right?

cv

no...I meant dyslexpics

regards

[amarka]

hi..

an important and reasonable message....

stability.... i agree

amarka

I think there is a little confusion here - support for a leader does not automatically mean you support the country, and opposition to a leader does not mean you oppose the country.

Do not get mixed up between being pro- or anti- any politician or public figure and being pro- or anti- Thai (or any other nationality).

The two are completely different concepts.

A leader or public figure is simply an individual human, but a country or nation is defined by the will and being of the people.

Thailand will continue and will, we hope, be stronger for all the turmoil it has endured - no matter how we as individuals might see it through our "tinted glasses".

No matter your political leanings - everyone must now work toward the most important goal - stability and the advancement and improvement of the country we have adopted as home.

[asd]

hi...

this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.

is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?

come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.

amarka

Dear Toxin,

Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Respect is something to be earned.

I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.

To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:

Tak Bai, 2004

Yeah, that's right. sriracha john

This is anti-Thai

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Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai

Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot

Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday.

The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally.

About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University.

The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident.

Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue.

The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them.

Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum.

The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in.

As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers.

Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members

.

About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later.

The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one.

Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair.

Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there.

After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear.

Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to.

A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people.

This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful.

Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located.

Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation.

These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained.

source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php

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***** You have to watch this video clip *****

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwgo4E8BUXY&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5_w5e8ydk&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQyrzo5VAqQ&search=mungemo

Edited April 4, 2006 by asd

[nasa]

Sad to see a capable good leader leave after a majority victory in the election. A great lost for the people of thailand.

[Anon999]

Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics.

regards

You meant skeptics right?

cv

Spelling never was a strong point in the USA.

[bulmercke]

Sad to see a capable good leader leave after a majority victory in the election. A great lost for the people of thailand.

A good leader?

Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what?

"A great lost for the people of thailand."

Right!

Your naivety astounds me.

You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone.

[teletiger]

You meant skeptics right?

cv

Spelling never was a strong point in the USA.

Vic should trade in his Canuck spell-checker for a decent version of "Le Nicholsons", or "le Oxford english dictionary"

regards

[Anon999]

Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid.

Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward.

It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months.

[asd]

hi...

this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.

is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?

come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.

amarka

Dear Toxin,

Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Respect is something to be earned.

I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.

To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:

Tak Bai, 2004

Yeah, that's right. sriracha john

This is anti-Thai

--------------------------------------------------

Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai

Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot

Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday.

The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally.

About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University.

The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident.

Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue.

The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them.

Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum.

The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in.

As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers.

Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members

.

About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later.

The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one.

Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair.

Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there.

After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear.

Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to.

A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people.

This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful.

Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located.

Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation.

These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained.

source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php

--------------------------------------------------

***** You have to watch this video clip *****

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwgo4E8BUXY&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5_w5e8ydk&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQyrzo5VAqQ&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID6D_yIfCOk...C7EC442&index=2

[aaaaaa]

hi...

this post is just an example...of what i originally meant.

is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful?

come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect.

amarka

Dear Toxin,

Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

Respect is something to be earned.

I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin.

To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:

Tak Bai, 2004

Yeah, that's right. sriracha john

This is anti-Thai

--------------------------------------------------

Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai

Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot

Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday.

The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally.

About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University.

The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident.

Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue.

The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them.

Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum.

The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in.

As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers.

Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members

.

About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later.

The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one.

Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair.

Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there.

After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear.

Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to.

A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people.

This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful.

Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located.

Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation.

These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained.

source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php

--------------------------------------------------

***** You have to watch this video clip *****

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwgo4E8BUXY&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn5_w5e8ydk&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQyrzo5VAqQ&search=mungemo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID6D_yIfCOk...C7EC442&index=2

wow ! lets compete - who'll have more Quotes, long (with FULL text) / short / one-lined or one-smiliesed ...

about OP :

soooooooooo sad - Thaksin resigned ! the beloved character of sooooooo many threads and posts dedicated to him on TV - perhaps the #1 champion for being "bashed". surely he'll be missed, huh? I mean - who else would be able to get so much "bashing" (America doesn't count here - it is country, not a person; so is Thailand ! )

so, perhaps it is a time to start new "bashing" - of whoever would suceed Thaksin ? because he won't be on surface for too long now - as a caretacker only. now let's direct our enthusiasm on that lucky guy who'll get all the fire of fellow TV members from now on ! otherwise may be attendence on TV would drop dramatically (200+ people reading this thread - wow ! more than Rain.... I bet !) - if another candidate for bashing is not found very soon.

suggestions please ! I've already made idea to start a poll - who'll be next after Thaksin. let's do it now ! and include there one of questions: would that person be bashed more than T. or not ?

TV - rules !

[ColPyat]

Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid.

Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward.

It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months.

Ahhhh, finally...a voice of reason after almost ten pages of full on gloating.

Yes, expect of lot of strange power struggles between the usual suspects in the coming months (years?). I hope nobody here honestly believes that getting Thaksin to give up power means that things turn less corrupt, or that things now are going to be nice ride for "democracy".

What people still have to deal with is that there are millions of people who were slapped in the face, who were told that their vote in an emerging democracy does not count.

I wonder how the political parties are going to get their confidence into a democratic system back. Their opinion is that the urban elites have taken over the country. The consequences are going to be interesting, and i feel that the interesting times are only starting.

I hope, that a few years down the line we won't be sitting here, and talking about how nice things were under Thaksin...

[Backpack_thailand]

A good leader?

Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what?

"A great lost for the people of thailand."

Right!

Your naivety astounds me.

You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone

Just wait until the next government is formed and all the immigration, company, tax laws etc. are changed again. Then see how much you miss our Fearless Leader!

Thaksin, while certainly not a polished politician by any stretch, is the best of a very bad bunch and despite the divisions in the country he is still the best man for the job. His departure is not a good thing for us working expats here. Hope I'm wrong but I've seen it all before - Remember Chuan's economic reforms...???

The only people who are pi**ed off with him are the rich Thais in and around BKK. His clamp down on corruption has hurt them in the Thai's most sensitive area - the WALLET!

And bulmercke, how are you affected by the policies of the Thai Rak Thai government..?? I'd be interested to hear you views.

Better the devil you know!

[nasa]

A good leader?

Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what?

"A great lost for the people of thailand."

Right!

Your naivety astounds me.

You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone

Just wait until the next government is formed and all the immigration, company, tax laws etc. are changed again. Then see how much you miss our Fearless Leader!

Thaksin, while certainly not a polished politician by any stretch, is the best of a very bad bunch and despite the divisions in the country he is still the best man for the job. His departure is not a good thing for us working expats here. Hope I'm wrong but I've seen it all before - Remember Chuan's economic reforms...???

The only people who are pi**ed off with him are the rich Thais in and around BKK. His clamp down on corruption has hurt them in the Thai's most sensitive area - the WALLET!

And bulmercke, how are you affected by the policies of the Thai Rak Thai government..?? I'd be interested to hear you views.

Better the devil you know!

well said .... Backpack_thailand

Edited April 4, 2006 by nasa

[teletiger]

Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid.

Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward.

It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months.

PAD want Thaksin out of politics period. As for changing the goalposts, who in Thailand believes that any future P.M. would not be under Thaksin's (as party leader) direct influence? I agree with you that PAD is good at telling us what is wrong, but offer no alternatives. Just more negative critisism. Iv'e read many overseas commentaries (objective?) about this being a battle between the "old guard" (read old money) and the newcomer (thaksin). It's a battle that leaves the Thai people with a political void. A perfect opportunity, some would say, for an unknown ......whoknows.....but whatever the outcome, instability usually rears it's ugly head. Thai people have a unique saftynet, their King. Hopefully sense will prevail.

regards

[nasa]

Iv'e read many overseas commentaries (objective?) about this being a battle between the "old guard" (read old money) and the newcomer (thaksin). It's a battle that leaves the Thai people with a political void.

exactly teletiger, I am glad that you did followed the oversea commentaries which many here do not. That was the reason many are too negative in their comment.

Look at all the past Premier that have served Thailand. Tell us here, is there anyone that is better than the current premier.

You might think I am a Pro-thaksin. That's is up to you. but facts is facts.

Time will reveal that you will regret for what you are hoping for.

Edited April 4, 2006 by nasa

[Adichai]

yes you got his idea

He said he would remain as head of the Thai Rak Thai party he founded and led to an unprecedented election victories.

Wonderful. So he will be the TRT party leader controlling a flunky PM with no political opposition for the next 4 years. I doubt very much will change for the better.

Why not that he accepted that the controversy has split the country and is stepping down for the good of the country.

[nasa]

Ahhhh, finally...a voice of reason after almost ten pages of full on gloating.

I hope, that a few years down the line we won't be sitting here, and talking about how nice things were under Thaksin...

I like that word - gloating..yeah many are just gloating - mind your own business about Thais Future. Let's we the Thai's people decide our future.