webfact Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ex-Thai PM stresses rule of law as sister appears in courtSEOUL: -- Thailand's wildly divisive billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday told Asian governments the "rule of law" was key to democracy, nearly a year after the military toppled his sister's administration.Thaksin's rare comments came as his sister Yingluck appeared in a Bangkok court to plead not guilty to negligence over a costly rice subsidy policy during her stint as premier, which was ended by the courts just days before last May's coup.Telecoms tycoon-turned-premier Thaksin sits at the heart of a decade-long political rupture in Thailand and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008 to avoid jail on a graft charge he says was politically motivated.He was also toppled in a coup, in 2006, yet Shinawatra family members or affiliates have still won every Thai election since."The key to good governance and democracy is you have to strike a balance" between the judicial, legislative and executive branches, he said at the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul."And also you have to observe the rule of law, which is a very important asset for each country to be credible."He has kept a low profile since the Thai military's takeover.The Shinawatras are hated by the Bangkok elite and their royalist supporters in the nation's south, the courts and the military -- which has battered them with two coups in less than a decade.Opponents accuse the Shinawatras of cronyism, corruption and financially ruinous populist policies.But they are loved in the nation's rural northern half for populist policies that tapped into changing social and economic demands, such as the rice subsidy, virtually free healthcare and grants for university places."In every country there (are) two different societies, always: the rich and the poor, those who have opportunities and (those with) less opportunities," he added."We need to eradicate poverty, especially in emerging countries in order to let people choose the good politicians and keep a good democracy."His comments did not specifically reference Thailand but are nonetheless likely to chime with his so-called "Red Shirt" supporters.They and other anti-coup groups have been muzzled by the Thai junta, which marks a year in power on Friday.Yingluck Shinatwatra was ousted by the Thai courts a week before the military took power.She faces up to 10 years in jail if found guilty over the financially ruinous rice scheme, which paid poor rural farmers twice the market rate for their crop.Analysts say the charges are part of an elite-sponsored bid to smash her family's electoral dominance. -- (c) Copyright AFP 2015-05-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Mr. Thaksin now when you´r in Seoul please check what happened with the waterpumps you said you bought for your own money to donate to Thailand during the flooding in 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hypocrite regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catterwell Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Why did Thaksin block the police reforms proposed by the Wasin Commission in 2001? Why did Thaksin block foreign expertise requested by the police in the deep South in 2002? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If he really believes that he will be coming back to appeal the conviction against him and face all the other charges. But the law only applies to others not to him or his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Like Satan preaching the gospels of Christ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 He's certainly turned over a new leaf after skipping bail and fleeing a jail sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Let's see Rule of law? So that means if accused of a crime instead of facing the courts you run and hide. Mr. T is better to be thought of as to be a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. There is your 5 seconds from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) A bit rich, I'd say, coming from the arch-manipulator of democracy & he forgot to mention the necessary independence of the judiciary from the executive as well as the absolute necessity of a free and fair voting system. IMO his undoubted ability would have been made so much greater use of by him making a name for himself as the savior of Thailand rather than another leader infamous for the enrichment of himself, his family & necessarily, his cronies but then I suppose ,to him, the wasted opportunity in such a country would have been that of not putting himself first. Edited May 19, 2015 by piersbeckett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddieJ2 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 "We need to eradicate poverty"That's odd.I thought he had already eradicated poverty years ago as he had claimed..."I promise that I will make all Thai people rich within six months."- Thaksin Shinawatra during the 2011 election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 which rule? The one for the rich or the one for the poor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A convicted criminal he flees, not only to avoid a jail sentence but to avoid the 15 more serious charges he faces. He wasn't toppled in a coup - he was illegally occupying a position he had no right or authority to do. His sister was removed from her position for abusing power by committing an illegal act in the pursuit of nepotism. He is one of the richest Thai people, from a very rich family, whose wealth increased a massive 450% during his sister's puppet administration. He has increased the poverty for many whilst enriching the chosen few. AFP choose to ignore any of this, as do the Korean's. Wonder if K-Water were there to welcome him again. A pathological liar, who is cunning and manipulative enough to con those whose hatred of what they see as the privileged elite upper classes blinkers them into believing what they want rather than reality; and no doubt his billions help smooth his point of view across. If he ever got into power, Thailand would get another Hun Set, Mugabe, Gadafi - total dictator who somehow manage to amass vast wealth for themselves and their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thaksin is clearly positioning himself for a run at UN secretary general. This speech shows he has the class, style and international statesmanship to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 The "puppeteer" has the audacity to state ".....you have to observe the rule of law....." What a total B/S artist!! The sooner the Gov't withdraws his 'Red" passport the better, he's just a loose cannon & his travels need to be curtailed; simply uses his notoriety for self interest. Further, he espouses "the need to eradicate poverty", perhaps he could start by returning the Billions of Baht he siphoned from the State before he "left the building"...... nothing more than a selfish P***k!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thaksin is clearly positioning himself for a run at UN secretary general. This speech shows he has the class, style and international statesmanship to do it. He's a rich clever liar with no moral compass whatever so I have to agree that he is a good choice to run the UN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 If he really believes that he will be coming back to appeal the conviction against him and face all the other charges. But the law only applies to others not to him or his family. The law doesn't apply to anyone with a lot of money. It works like that in every country in the world (most of the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hypocrite regards Worgeordie He doesn't know the meaning of the word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Unbelievable the audasity of this man, he wants the rule of law to apply ! does that mean he will come back and serve the time for his conviction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 That is the pot calling the kettle black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky11 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 A convicted criminal he flees, not only to avoid a jail sentence but to avoid the 15 more serious charges he faces. He wasn't toppled in a coup - he was illegally occupying a position he had no right or authority to do. His sister was removed from her position for abusing power by committing an illegal act in the pursuit of nepotism. He is one of the richest Thai people, from a very rich family, whose wealth increased a massive 450% during his sister's puppet administration. He has increased the poverty for many whilst enriching the chosen few. AFP choose to ignore any of this, as do the Korean's. Wonder if K-Water were there to welcome him again. A pathological liar, who is cunning and manipulative enough to con those whose hatred of what they see as the privileged elite upper classes blinkers them into believing what they want rather than reality; and no doubt his billions help smooth his point of view across. If he ever got into power, Thailand would get another Hun Set, Mugabe, Gadafi - total dictator who somehow manage to amass vast wealth for themselves and their family. Apart from that, he is a decent and honourable man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday told Asian governments the "rule of law" was key to democracy, nearly a year after the military.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatawonderfulday Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Thaksin is clearly positioning himself for a run at UN secretary general. This speech shows he has the class, style and international statesmanship to do it. He's a rich clever liar with no moral compass whatever so I have to agree that he is a good choice to run the UN. or FIFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookee68 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Why is Thaksin even giving speeches, he is not in any Government job, and he is meant to be out of politics, and he is still a fugitive on the run, even if they want to call it in self exile, he put in front of the firing squad, so he should take most of the blame, make Thailand proud, and come back home and show Thailand just how much you love them, No I thought so, nothing like Nelson Mandela. COWARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Having proven he is 2 faced, it raises the question "Why is he wearing that one?" (with apologies to Abe Lincoln). I once knew a NSW politician named J R Face, who went by his middle name Richard, inevitably abbreviated to all who knew and despised him as "Dick". Why would you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hypocrite regards Worgeordie One face in Dubai--another in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What does this person know about rules of law? He ruled like a dictator and stole from the people Now he is just a pathetic convicted criminal on the run from a 2 year prison sentence If he wants to obey the rule of law perhaps he should return to Thailand and serve his time Other than that he should shut his yap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange31 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Another factually incorrect and biased report by APF. Don't know why TV posts them to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 What does this person know about rules of law? He ruled like a dictator and stole from the people Now he is just a pathetic convicted criminal on the run from a 2 year prison sentence If he wants to obey the rule of law perhaps he should return to Thailand and serve his time Other than that he should shut his yap Yes, he does. No, he didn't. No, he isn't. No, he doesn't. No, he shouldn't. signed, A visitor (just like you) PS: hope your head doesn't explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catweazle Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Look who's talking! One of the greatest tax dodgers and crooks of the century "stresses rule of law". Discover Thainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Look who's talking! One of the greatest tax dodgers and crooks of the century "stresses rule of law". Discover Thainess A close listening to the speech may reveal "Thaksin's" being whispered before law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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