Thaksin makes merit in Myanmar

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Thaksin makes merit in Myanmar



BANGKOK: -- Senator Somchai Sawaengkarn on Monday posted on his Facebook wall photos of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra who, he said, had joined a meritmaking rite in Myanmar.

The rite was reportedly aimed at chasing away bad karma.

Somchai wrote a caption for the combo of Thaksin photos that read "Who’s that in Myanmar?"

He did not say when the photos were taken.

Earlier photos of Bangkok police chief Pol Lt Gen Camronwit Toopgrajank and Social Development Minister Pavena Hongsakul at an airport went viral in social networks. They were reportedly leaving for Myanmar.


-- The Nation 2014-02-10

[ShannonT]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

[bigbamboo]

And then he had tea with Aung San Suu Kyi.

Which was nice.

[jaidam]

For sure he's there to ask the nice generals to start paying back that multi-billion baht soft loan of taxpayers money he gave them to buy a few urgently needed life saving ipstar internet surfing modules. His daughter's government is in need of some cash. What a bloke.

[Artisi]

Merit making, not enough days left in his natural life to make up for what he has done to Thailand and its people.

Edited February 10, 2014 by metisdead
Bold font removed.

[plachon]

Off to get his fortune told by ET?

I certainly don't foresee any heroic returns to LOS any time soon, when I stare into my own crystal ball. Sadly, I see more years sniffing around the borders of Burma and Cambodia, trying to sneak in the master's house like a mangy mutt with fleas.

[wjhall]

Merit making, not enough days left in his natural life to make up for what he has done to Thailand and its people.

Hear, Hear! And the sooner the people realise the better

[casualbiker]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

why?

[MGP]

If money could buy merit, Thaksin would be enlightened

Edited February 10, 2014 by MGP

[than]

He has got a very very bad karma if he need to make merit ceremony all time..............

[MGP]

The Forbes Thailand magazine this month is dedicated to the business of "merit buying"

Nenkham, the Jet Set Monk, is a master

Edited February 10, 2014 by MGP

[Cricketnut]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

Well hope he left behind a 130 billion to pay the rice farmers if he is that SINCERE!

Sent from my i-mobile i-STYLE 8.2 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[Spartakos]

I think he wishes something along " pls, pls, pls all the rice scam stink go away"

[Scamper]

Thaksin hasn't been this close to Thailand than when - well, since he was there last, or the time before, or in Cambodia - inside or outside of cabinet. The journey over the bridge is quite brief, but he'll never, ever make it. Because although he has a fondness for making merit, he's seriously scared of jail. That's about the extent of his conviction. So there you have it - comfortably nestled in countries which have almost no human rights. He's right at home.

[slapout]

I don't know when the Forbes magazine went to print, but the photo of Taksin on it is the same as the one posted by MGP. Is this old news being recirculated or someone attempting to pull someones chain???

[MGP]

I don't know when the Forbes magazine went to print, but the photo of Taksin on it is the same as the one posted by MGP. Is this old news being recirculated or someone attempting to pull someones chain???

That picture is a mockery of Forbes Magazine and the merit-buying business. The one on the kiosk (January 2014) does not have Thaksin and the Jet-set monk

Edited February 10, 2014 by MGP

[virtualtraveller]

I recall, when he returned after the coup, he organised a national tour of merit making among the most famous temples in Thailand, big posters everywhere, it was about the most distasteful publicity campaign I've ever seen.

[Why ask]

I'm sure Thaksin did make merit in Myanmar: to the tune of a few million in merit making in conjunction with the Junta.

[JesseFrank]

Somchai wrote a caption for the combo of Thaksin photos that read "Who’s that in Myanmar?"

Answer : A fugitive convicted criminal with several outstanding court cases, who's sister has been looting Thailand's state coffers for the past 31 months .

I expected that a senator would know that.

[tomacht8]

It is not only a merit tour.
It is also a PT meeting with around 20 people or more.

http://www.naewna.com/politic/89741

They celebrate there, among other things, the transfer of 35 Billion Baht on personal accounts.
35.000.000.000 Baht merit.

Edited February 10, 2014 by tomacht8

[harryfrompattaya]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

The Ex Prime Minister is a wonderful Buddhist and a great man

I wish he builds homes so I can buy from him

[Mosha]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

You do realise most Thais hold a centuries old grudge against Burma?

[sms747]

Top bloke, did more for Thailand than anyone ever.

[Mosha]

Top bloke, did more for Thailand than anyone ever.

Examples please, or is it satire?

[pipkins]

Top bloke, did more for Thailand than anyone ever.

Examples please, or is it satire?

Sorry you seem to be getting short changed with your Bluesky subscription. Try a little googling or try listening to people who know more about the country and it's history than you do.

Social Order policy

Opened the airport at Swampy after 40 years of Elite/Dem corruption

Healthcare for all

Education extended One Tambon One free Uni Place in effect.

Student placements and expansion of University system

OTOP

war on Drugs really lowered the amount on the street and now almost everybody just misquotes the figures. The policy was a success. PS, read the section on that and see who praised him for it!!!!

Lowered Debt, balanced budgets

After facing fiscal deficits in 2001 and 2002, Thaksin balanced the national budget, producing comfortable fiscal surpluses for 2003 to 2005. Despite a massive program of infrastructure investments, a balanced budget was projected for 2007

Income in the Northeast, the poorest part of the country, rose by 46% from 2001 to 2006.^[62] Nationwide poverty fell from 21.3% to 11.3%

Thaksin's economic policies helped Thailand recover from the 1997 Asian financial crisis and substantially reduce poverty. GDP grew from 4.9 trillion baht in 2001 to 7.1 trillion baht in 2006. Thailand repaid its debts to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule.

Hmm Now where was thaksin in 1997? Who was in power of the country that set off the Whole asian financial crisis and almost broke the back of the country? Lucky he came along or we would still be very much third world status.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaksin_Shinawatra#Economic_Policies

Strange that people who have not lived in Thailand for very long, don't know anything at all about him.. Other than what they hear in a bar or go-go bar where the social order policy affected the trading in women. Bars are the only place in Bangkok that I really hear open critisism of him. I don't hear it at schools as part of my work, not from teachers or parents. Just the bar folk supporting him now

Edited February 10, 2014 by pipkins

[nong38]

Next stop Manchester City FC, my football club!!!!

[djjamie]

Top bloke, did more for Thailand than anyone ever.

Examples please, or is it satire?

Sorry you seem to be getting short changed with your Bluesky subscription. Try a little googling or try listening to people who know more about the country and it's history than you do.

Social Order policy

Opened the airport at Swampy after 40 years of Elite/Dem corruption

Healthcare for all

Education extended One Tambon One free Uni Place in effect.

Student placements and expansion of University system

OTOP

war on Drugs really lowered the amount on the street and now almost everybody just misquotes the figures. The policy was a success. PS, read the section on that and see who praised him for it!!!!

Lowered Debt, balanced budgets

After facing fiscal deficits in 2001 and 2002, Thaksin balanced the national budget, producing comfortable fiscal surpluses for 2003 to 2005. Despite a massive program of infrastructure investments, a balanced budget was projected for 2007

Income in the Northeast, the poorest part of the country, rose by 46% from 2001 to 2006.^[62] Nationwide poverty fell from 21.3% to 11.3%

Thaksin's economic policies helped Thailand recover from the 1997 Asian financial crisis and substantially reduce poverty. GDP grew from 4.9 trillion baht in 2001 to 7.1 trillion baht in 2006. Thailand repaid its debts to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule.

Hmm Now where was thaksin in 1997? Who was in power of the country that set off the Whole asian financial crisis and almost broke the back of the country? Lucky he came along or we would still be very much third world status.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaksin_Shinawatra#Economic_Policies

Strange that people who have not lived in Thailand for very long, don't know anything at all about him.. Other than what they hear in a bar or go-go bar where the social order policy affected the trading in women. Bars are the only place in Bangkok that I really hear open critisism of him. I don't hear it at schools as part of my work, not from teachers or parents. Just the bar folk supporting him now

I rest my case.

Remember people. Do not demonize him. Pity him.

[ShannonT]

Top bloke, did more for Thailand than anyone ever.

Examples please, or is it satire?

Sorry you seem to be getting short changed with your Bluesky subscription. Try a little googling or try listening to people who know more about the country and it's history than you do.

Social Order policy

Opened the airport at Swampy after 40 years of Elite/Dem corruption

Healthcare for all

Education extended One Tambon One free Uni Place in effect.

Student placements and expansion of University system

OTOP

war on Drugs really lowered the amount on the street and now almost everybody just misquotes the figures. The policy was a success. PS, read the section on that and see who praised him for it!!!!

Lowered Debt, balanced budgets

After facing fiscal deficits in 2001 and 2002, Thaksin balanced the national budget, producing comfortable fiscal surpluses for 2003 to 2005. Despite a massive program of infrastructure investments, a balanced budget was projected for 2007

Income in the Northeast, the poorest part of the country, rose by 46% from 2001 to 2006.^[62] Nationwide poverty fell from 21.3% to 11.3%

Thaksin's economic policies helped Thailand recover from the 1997 Asian financial crisis and substantially reduce poverty. GDP grew from 4.9 trillion baht in 2001 to 7.1 trillion baht in 2006. Thailand repaid its debts to the International Monetary Fund two years ahead of schedule.

Hmm Now where was thaksin in 1997? Who was in power of the country that set off the Whole asian financial crisis and almost broke the back of the country? Lucky he came along or we would still be very much third world status.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaksin_Shinawatra#Economic_Policies

Strange that people who have not lived in Thailand for very long, don't know anything at all about him.. Other than what they hear in a bar or go-go bar where the social order policy affected the trading in women. Bars are the only place in Bangkok that I really hear open critisism of him. I don't hear it at schools as part of my work, not from teachers or parents. Just the bar folk supporting him now

I rest my case.

Remember people. Do not demonize him. Pity him.

One thing the Democrats are good at is ruining the country - whether they are in power or not, they will always do their best to ruin Thailand.

And then they wonder why people don't vote for them. Silly bunch.

[geriatrickid]

A better example for Buddhism than the militant PDRC monk for sure.

You do realise most Thais hold a centuries old grudge against Burma?

Yes, many do, usually based upon prejudice and ignorance. Surely, good relations, and cooperation are better activities than war and strife.

Many Europeans have put aside their long standing animosity towards Germany and have worked to build a better society. Europe has prospered with peace, so too can Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam, I'd rather merit making than speeches from a stage in Bangkok spewing blood libel against Cambodians and others.

[winstonc]

bet it hurts him being within touching distance yet no balls to come back ...i hope he suffers till he expires....makes me soooo happy ...