Abhisit launches new English version book "The Simple Truth"

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Abhisit launches new English version book "The Simple Truth"

BANGKOK, 24th October 2013 (NNT) - Democrat Party leader and former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's has launched a new book in English titled“The Simple Truth.”

Abhisit Vejjajiva and Korn Chatikavanij have attended the launching of the new book at the National Book Fair held at Queen Sirikit Exhibition Center.

The book, published by Post Books, talks about the chaotic political situations and the crackdown on demonstrators in Thailand, in the year 2010.

It is translated from the original Thai version written by Abhisit Vejjajiva on his experiences while he was Prime Minister, and is a recount of the chaotic political events of 2010.

The content, selected by Mr.Abhisit himself, is on the former Prime Minister's views on certain political events so that the reader may understand the reasons for the government’s actions at the time.

The book also answers many doubts and questions that the public may hold on the former government by creating an understanding through facts.

The book is edited by Korn Chatikavanij, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.


-- NNT 2013-10-24

[NongKhaiKid]

C'mon YL you can't let this go unanswered so we await your own publication not the one the journalist is playing around with.

In keeping with your own persona I am sure you will include colouring in and pop-up sections.

[Dr Robert]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

[fab4]

Abhisit and Suthep on hearing the proposed title of the

English translation of Khun Marks book

[JoeThePoster]

The book is edited by Korn Chatikavanij

I woulda preferred the whole unedited truth, but I guess we're gonna get that in YL's book.

[soi41]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

Try to read the OP again! This time a little s l o w e r !

Translated from Thai...

[fab4]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

It was published in Thai first, in 2012 I believe (probably while the memory was still fresh ) . The english language version isn't new either - that was launched on 19th August. Obviously Abhisit hasn't been getting his regular share of column inches.

Or maybe it's to launch Thai Comedy Week?

[ratcatcher]

Abhisit and Suthep on hearing the proposed title of the

English translation of Khun Marks book

OR....

Abhisit and Suthep on hearing that Yingluck's book comes with a free set of coloring crayons.

[Mosha]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

Obviously not a doctorate on reading.

[Doc46]

First,, WHO done the translating, THAN is it really the simple truth,DO NOT FORGET THE TRUTH IS NOT SIMPLE,,,IT HURTS MANY PEOPLE WHOM CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH,,,,,,,stick this up his jumper )

[fab4]

Abhisit and Suthep on hearing the proposed title of the

English translation of Khun Marks book

OR....

Abhisit and Suthep on hearing that Yingluck's book comes with a free set of coloring crayons.

[Greer]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

You may have missed the line in the OP.. "It is translated from the original Thai version..."

I applaud Khun Abhisit for doing this. It provides a vehicle for understanding that can be read not only by the expat community, but by the world at large...

[EvilDrSomkid]

First,, WHO done the translating, THAN is it really the simple truth,DO NOT FORGET THE TRUTH IS NOT SIMPLE,,,IT HURTS MANY PEOPLE WHOM CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH,,,,,,,stick this up his jumper )

Please read my sig. Thank you.

[tomross46]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

[PREM-R]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

"and the two assignation attempts"

assignation

asɪgˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

noun: assignation; plural noun: assignations

an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers.

"his assignation with an older woman"

Who were these older women Khun Abhisit was attempting to meet?

[jayboy]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

It is certainly not well written.Indeed the standard of English is slovenly, probably the result of sloppy translation of the original Thai version.It's informative only in the sense that it unwittingly exposes the weakness and moral bankruptcy of Abhisit's position.As Chris Baker pointed out in his review in the other paper a newcomer to the story would never know from this book that military casualties didn't reach double figures while redshirt deaths were over ten times that number.Dishonest crude propaganda.

[DocN]

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”

― Oscar Wilde-

[waza]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

"and the two assignation attempts"

assignation

asɪgˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

noun: assignation; plural noun: assignations

an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers.

"his assignation with an older woman"

Who were these older women Khun Abhisit was attempting to meet?

I think you mean asinine

[gemini81]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

It is certainly not well written.Indeed the standard of English is slovenly, probably the result of sloppy translation of the original Thai version.It's informative only in the sense that it unwittingly exposes the weakness and moral bankruptcy of Abhisit's position.As Chris Baker pointed out in his review in the other paper a newcomer to the story would never know from this book that military casualties didn't reach double figures while redshirt deaths were over ten times that number.Dishonest crude propaganda.

That is because you're biased against him , though he did more good and harm than your N Korean style idol. If it was written by Thaksin, you'd be bustin' a nut.

[mikemac]

Or maybe it's to launch Thai Comedy Week?

Lame, very lame. But I suppose it is another post to add to your rapidly growing tally.

[Rich teacher]

^{I take it the first chapter of the book is about all of Suthep's meetings with Anupong at the general's official residence in the compound of the First Infantry.}

[centrala]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

They are protected by the red shirt exemption policy.

[SOTIRIOS]

....maybe that's why the housewife had to announce her own book.....

[hansnl]

The book is very well written and informative. I find it very interesting that the BIB and the Attorney Generals Office, have not done anything to arrest the persons which assaulted foreign diplomats at the meeting in Pattaya, and the two assignation attempts, of the PM. All of these actions were reported in the world press to included on CNN, BBC, Al Jazera and many other media.

"and the two assignation attempts"

assignation

asɪgˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

noun: assignation; plural noun: assignations

an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers.

"his assignation with an older woman"

Who were these older women Khun Abhisit was attempting to meet?

Oh dear, oh dear.

Another person who is showing off his skills in reproducing content from a dictionary.

Probably his or her own language.

Very good!

Inform me, if you can, what other languages you are so fluent in, besides English?

[Lancelot]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

It is translated from the original Thai version written by Abhisit Vejjajiva

As I read the entire article, Mr. Abhist is publishing an english version, in addition to the Thai version.

[marell]

First,, WHO done the translating, THAN is it really the simple truth,DO NOT FORGET THE TRUTH IS NOT SIMPLE,,,IT HURTS MANY PEOPLE WHOM CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH,,,,,,,stick this up his jumper )

Translation? Regardless of how you feel about all this, one truth is the guy was born in the UK and has a Masters from Oxford. Unlike some people, one thing he doesn't need is a translator.

Edited October 24, 2013 by marell

[MobileContent]

English book? Who cares, this is Thailand and Thai's normally don't read English book. I guess the book is more for those TV Democrat fanatics.

[MobileContent]

First,, WHO done the translating, THAN is it really the simple truth,DO NOT FORGET THE TRUTH IS NOT SIMPLE,,,IT HURTS MANY PEOPLE WHOM CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH,,,,,,,stick this up his jumper )

Translation? Regardless of how you feel about all this, the guy was born in the UK and has a Masters from Oxford. Unlike many people, one thing he doesn't need is a translator.

Do you really think he wrote the book? It was surely written by some ghostwriters. What doesn a master means from Oxford? Blair too was at Oxford.

[GirlDrinkDrunk]

Maybe that title should be The Sample Truth-interesting that its been launched in English so fewer Thais can read it . No question it is throwing down the gauntlet to the current regime-provocative huh?

lordy some folk are thick.

not a thread passes without a post like this that could have been avoided had the poster actually read the op

[marell]

First,, WHO done the translating, THAN is it really the simple truth,DO NOT FORGET THE TRUTH IS NOT SIMPLE,,,IT HURTS MANY PEOPLE WHOM CAN'T TAKE THE TRUTH,,,,,,,stick this up his jumper )

Translation? Regardless of how you feel about all this, the guy was born in the UK and has a Masters from Oxford. Unlike many people, one thing he doesn't need is a translator.

Do you really think he wrote the book? It was surely written by some ghostwriters. What doesn a master means from Oxford? Blair too was at Oxford.

Haven't seen any evidence that he didn't write it. Not liking someone doesn't necessarily negate their credentials. And I can't see how Tony Blair is involved.

Edited October 24, 2013 by marell