webfact Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 THE JAKARTA POSTEditorial: A Dangerous Sister's LoveThe Jakarta PostRead the Jakarta Post's Editorial of November 14 insideJAKARTA: -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, wrongly or naively, assumed that time has come for her government to welcome back elder brother Thaksin Shinawatra. Her intention to grant amnesty to Thaksin backfired, as evident from the massive protests waged by anti-Thaksin groups and even by many of the former prime minister's supporters.Yingluck and the country may have to pay dearly for her wrong calculation and over-confidence.So far the military, which has a long history of ousting democraticaly elected governments, has remained quiet about the political uproar. But knowing their resentment with Thaksin, it is just a matter of time before the army generals use this "national security threat" as a pretext to stage a coup.It would be a nightmare for the whole nation if the military was allowed, again, to kill democracy in the name of security and stability. In 2010, a military crackdown on Thaksin's supporters resulted in 90 protesters being killed.Thaksin is a divisive figure in Thailand. He is highly popular among farmers and people in the countryside, but he is the public enemy No. 1 for middle class in urban areas, political elites, the military and most importantly, the royal family. He was sentenced to two years in prison for corruption in 2006 and many of the multi-billionaire's assets were seized.Yingluck's Puea Thai Party backed off from the amnesty bill on Monday, but the main opposition Democrat Party seized the opportunity and gained the momentum to organize a three-day nationwide strike starting Wednesday. The prime minister realized her mistake and called on protesters to back down too."I would like to ask the people to call off the protests," Yingluck appealed to the nation on Tuesday. "I am pleading for [protesters] to have patience. We don't want to see any violence."According to the Associated Press, the original draft of the bill did not extend amnesty to the leaders of either the pro or anti-Thaksin groups, but a House committee in mid-October suddenly changed the bill to include both. The last-minute change led to criticism that it was planned all along to include Thaksin.Thaksin probably will never be able to return to Thailand again, although he is now a de facto prime minister of Thailand.-- The Nation 2013-11-15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) So is Yingluck dangerous, or is her love for her brother caddie dangerous? Edited November 15, 2013 by GentlemanJim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Drunk Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 "We don't want to see any violence." It hasn't been the anti government rallies that have been threatening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tominbkk Posted November 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) What a horribly written headline. Edited November 15, 2013 by tominbkk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Drunk Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So is Yingluck dangerous, or is her love for her brother caddie dangerous? Honestly, I don't think she has a clue and really never did, I almost pity her. However, it's the latter that you mentioned that put his sister and his country in harms way and that is not for the first time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 JAKARTA: -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, wrongly or naively, assumed that time has come for her government to welcome back elder brother Thaksin Shinawatra. Personally I'd go with, Wrongly and Naively... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 So is Yingluck dangerous, or is her love for her brother caddie dangerous? Honestly, I don't think she has a clue and really never did, I almost pity her. However, it's the latter that you mentioned that put his sister and his country in harms way and that is not for the first time. They have purposely splintered a nation in every indicator under an agenda..... I think that pretty little face belies the inate cunning behind the objective.....this is not a stupid woman - I'm not so sure pity is applicable..... It is good to see healthy opposition..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) So is Yingluck dangerous, or is her love for her brother caddie dangerous? Honestly, I don't think she has a clue and really never did, I almost pity her. However, it's the latter that you mentioned that put his sister and his country in harms way and that is not for the first time. They have purposely splintered a nation in every indicator under an agenda..... I think that pretty little face belies the inate cunning behind the objective.....this is not a stupid woman - I'm not so sure pity is applicable..... It is good to see healthy opposition..... Agree. I believe the long term objective was fully known by her before she even took office. The polulist policies were only to solidify support from the Northeast, North and cronies that stood to make billions. Then strke while the iron is hot to bring her brother back. Beware of the Greeks bearing gifts comes to mind. Edited November 15, 2013 by Pimay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 In 2010, a military crackdown on Thaksin's supporters resulted in 90 protesters being killed. Once again we see the same BS fostered by the reds. There were not 90 protesters killed. At least 30% of those killed were killed by the armed faction of the reds. Several of these were military personnel and civilians who were fired on by grenades and bullets by armed reds who did not care who they killed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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