Thaksin To Announce Soon Whether To Break

[george]

Thaksin to announce soon whether to break: Somchai

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will probably make known his stance on whether to take a break from politics very soon, according to Somchai Sunthornvut, the caretaker deputy interior minister.

Somchai said Monday the party had not presented its electoral policies as the election date was still uncertain.

Thaksin had signalled he wants to support the work of the junior members of his party. "He has already decided who would be suitable for the post of the prime minister," added Somchai.

There will be no problem if Thaksin takes a break for a year as he could still help the party's candidates in the election campaign. It would also be a good opportunity for Thaksin to visit people around the country to get more support for the next election, he said.

Somchai said the suitable people for the position included caretaker deputy prime ministers Somkid Jatusripitak, Surakiart Sathirathai and Chidchai Vanasatidya.

-- The Nation 2006-09-11

[sriracha john]

For another 67-post/1,223-viewed thread going back to July on Thaksin playing this very same "yes and no... hot and cold..." childish game with this very same issue...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...c=76536&hl=

Thaksin Not Returning As Pm, So sayeth a source...

some things never seem to change

[Tony Clifton]

Déjà vu!

[Jai Dee]

Dept Int Minister claims PM showed signs he may take a political break

Caretaker Deputy Interior Minister Somchai Sunthornwat (สมชาย สุนทรวัฒน์) believes caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has decided to take a political break.

Mr. Somchai said Pol. Lt. Col. Thaksin has showed some signs that he wanted to support some Thai Rak Thai Party executives to be his successor. Things should become clearer before the general election, Mr. Somchai said.

He himself saw caretaker deputy prime ministers Somkid Jatusripitak (สมคิด จาตุศรีพิทักษ์), Surakiart Sathirathai (สุรเกียรต์ เสถียรไทย) and Pol. Gen. Chidchai Wannasathit (ชิดชัย วรรณสถิตย์) suitable for the premiership.

Mr. Somchai said he believed Pol. Lt. Col. Thaksin will still help campaign for TRT candidates regardless of whether his decision on his political future will be.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 12 September 2006

[Plus]

What about millions of his admirers? Don't they deserve to know WELL before the general elections? By keeping silent he gives them hope. Is he going to quash it and dump them in the last moment?

They probably deserve that but still..

[Jai Dee]

Thai Rak Thai Party deputy leaders Somsak Thepsuthin, right, Thamarak Isarangura, centre, and Sukavich Rangsitpol join 200 other party members at a dinner for northeastern candidates at the Chao Phya Park Hotel in Bangkok.

Somsak recently backed deputy leader Somkid Jatusripitak as the first choice to take over as prime minister if leader Thaksin Shinawatra resigns.

Source: The Nation - 12 September 2006

[A_Traveller]

12 September 2006

NEWS HEADLINE :. PM Thaksin gives reason for not returning to Thailand due to health issue

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave the reason for not returning back to Thailand as he feels unwell and many ministers have asked him to take rest. He insisted that he is not avoiding political turmoil as rumored.

PM Thaksin explained his decision for not returning with the ministers and he would wait for delegates from Thailand who will be attending the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Cuba in England. He said the ministers insisted that they can look after the issues in the country such as Cabinet meeting and the meeting concerning the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport. He said it would take him almost 20 hours to travel back and travel again to Cuba which could cause more health problems for him.

The premier said that leaders of many countries who would be attending NAM seminar have not returned to their country as well. He also spoke about military reshuffle list, adding that there should not be any problems if he approves the list by 1st of October.

Reporter : Manisa Phromsiripranee

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...id=254909120001

Should this be added to the 'No show' court judgement thread as well ?

Regards

[sriracha john]

Caretaker Deputy Interior Minister Somchai Sunthornwat (สมชาย สุนทรวัฒน์) believes caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has decided to take a political break.

Mr. Somchai said Pol. Lt. Col. Thaksin has showed some signs that he wanted to support some Thai Rak Thai Party executives to be his successor. Things should become clearer before the general election, Mr. Somchai said.

A deputy interior minister is now the TRT spokesperson???

or is he just voicing his take... and if so, when does the equally-important Government House Maintenance Crew make their views known?

[sriracha john]

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave the reason for not returning back to Thailand as he feels unwell

the feeling is mutual in many regards as many people feel unwell when he is back in Thailand...

and many ministers have asked him to take rest. He insisted that he is not avoiding political turmoil as rumored.

It's the voices in his head that he finds troubling...

PM Thaksin explained his decision for not returning with the ministers and he would wait for delegates from Thailand who will be attending the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Cuba in England.

where he is expected to make several very large financial transactions...

He said the ministers insisted that they can look after the issues in the country such as Cabinet meeting and the meeting concerning the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

hahahaha.... "Please rest up, Premier... We have everything under control."

He said it would take him almost 20 hours to travel back and travel again to Cuba which could cause more health problems for him.

Even longer when his much-used passport is scrutinized for visas upon his arrival in Cuba. He forgot to get a tourist visa when leaving Thailand and is therefore pinning his hopes on Visa On Arrival.

The premier said that leaders of many countries who would be attending NAM seminar have not returned to their country as well.

Tyrannical despots around the world are also taking a break...

He also spoke about military reshuffle list, adding that there should not be any problems if he

approves the list by 1st of October.

Sooooooo..... HE IS PLANNING ON NOT BEING HERE FOR THE OPENING OF THE NEW AIRPORT???!!! Geez.... that's huge news...

Reporter : Manisa Phromsiripranee

Thank you, Manisa.... great stuff...

http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...id=254909120001

Should this be added to the 'No show' court judgement thread as well ?

Regards

[Spenthouse]

Surakiart Sathirathai (สุรเกียรต์ เสถียรไทย)

so he's not going to be secretary general of the united nations then?

[Jai Dee]

Khunying Sudarat has not clearly stated about PM Thaksin’s decision to take political break

Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party deputy leader Sudarat Keyuraphan (สุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์) has not made a clear statement regarding Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s decision to take a political break. The core leaders of TRT had lunch together at the Government house today amidst the news of the premier’s decision to refrain from politics.

Khunying Sudarat commented on the statement of Deputy Minister of Interior Somchai Sunthornwat (สมชาย สุนทรวัฒน์) on the premier’s possible refrain from politics. She said Mr. Somchai might have discussed with the premier but she has no idea about it, Thus it is not possible for her to express any idea.

According to Khunying Sudarat, the TRT leader has earlier said that he is ready to support appropriate individuals for appropriate positions. She however said that the premier never clearly stated about taking a break from politics.

In the meantime, Deputy Secretaries to TRT Phumtham Wetchayachai (ภูมิธรรม เวชยชัย) and Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej (พรหมมินทร์ เลิศสุริย์เดช) and Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Chitchai Wannsathi (ชิดชัย วรรณสถิตย์) have traveled to the Government House to join the lunch banquet. Gen. Chitchai has refused to comment on the news that he is one of the candidates to be the next Prime Minister.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 12 September 2006

[Jai Dee]

Democrat refuses to comment on the premier’s decision to refrain from politics

Democrat Secretary-General Suthep Thuagsuban (สุเทพ เทือกสุบรรณ) has refused to comment on whether Prime Minister Thaksin Shinwatra would take a temporary leave from politics or not. He said that the Democrat Party would file its 400 MPs in every constituency for the upcoming general election and added that the party is ready to cooperate with Election Commission (EC) in every way so that the election will be carried out in a transparent manner.

Mr. Suthep stated that the Democrat is ready to cooperate with the EC even if the new EC decides to postpone the election. He said such delay could affect the election campaign of the party but he understands that the EC has to solve various issues.

He insisted that the party will continue to solicit votes and will send 400 MPs for all election constituencies nationwide. He added that the party will support the completion in election under the laws and regulations.

Mr. Suthep has denied to comment on the news cited that Prime Minister Thaksin would take a political break, adding that he has not followed up with the news.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 12 September 2006

[sriracha john]

Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party deputy leader Sudarat Keyuraphan (สุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์) has not made a clear statement ever.

Invoking the Truth in Reporting Act of 1973 to make sentence true.

Khunying Sudarat commented she has no idea, Thus it is not possible for her to express any idea.

Several superfluous words deleted to enable the truth to come out.

She however said that the premier never clearly stated anything ever.

Invoking same Act as per above.

Article is much clearer now

[Ricardo]

Khunying Sudarat has not clearly stated about PM Thaksin’s decision to take political break

Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party deputy leader Sudarat Keyuraphan (สุดารัตน์ เกยุราพันธุ์) has not made a clear statement regarding Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s decision to take a political break. The core leaders of TRT had lunch together at the Government house today amidst the news of the premier’s decision to refrain from politics.

Unemployed PM now to become temporarily re-unemployed. We ALL vote for this !

Khunying Sudarat commented on the statement of Deputy Minister of Interior Somchai Sunthornwat (สมชาย สุนทรวัฒน์) on the premier’s possible refrain from politics. She said Mr. Somchai might have discussed with the premier but she has no idea about it, Thus it is not possible for her to express any idea.

"Nobody told me what to say - so I have no opinion about anything. Vote for Me !"

According to Khunying Sudarat, the TRT leader has earlier said that he is ready to support appropriate individuals for appropriate positions. She however said that the premier never clearly stated about taking a break from politics.

"My fortune-teller hasn't yet told me what my decision is. Vote Thaksin-Rak-Thaksin"

In the meantime, Deputy Secretaries to TRT Phumtham Wetchayachai (ภูมิธรรม เวชยชัย) and Dr. Prommin Lertsuridej (พรหมมินทร์ เลิศสุริย์เดช) and Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Chitchai Wannsathi (ชิดชัย วรรณสถิตย์) have traveled to the Government House to join the lunch banquet.

"Not frozen chicken again ! I vote for more pork-a-la-barrel"

Gen. Chitchai has refused to comment on the news that he is one of the candidates to be the next Prime Minister.

"Dear-Leader has yet to tell me what my reaction will be. So don't vote for me just yet !"

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 12 September 2006

It's like 'deja vu' - all over again and again and again ...

[Jai Dee]

Government Spokesman Surapong Seubwonglee denies caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has already decided to take a political break

Government Spokesman Surapong Seubwonglee (สุรพงษ์ สืบวงศ์ลี) has denied reports that Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has already decided to take a political break.

Dr. Surapong said Pol. Lt. Gen. Thaksin has not yet said anything about his political future. Executives of the Thai Rak Thai Party also want their party leader to be the no. 1 candidate on the party list and to be prime minister if the party wins the general election.

Deputy Minister of Interior Somchai Sunthornwat (สมชาย สุนทรวัฒน์) earlier said Pol. Lt. Gen. Thaksin had showed some signs that he would take a break from politics.

Mr. Somchai also named Deputy Prime Ministers Somkid Jatusripitak, Surakiart Sathirathai and Chitchai Wannasathit as three most suitable successors.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 13 September 2006

[Plus]

Perhpas the Nation got some real clues to the future:

Disabled Burmese muse guides our superstitious PM

Why do Thai leaders visit Burma so often? To meet ET.

Before you draw conclusions about extra-terrestrials, it might help to know that ET, alias E-Thi, is an astrologer and she knows all about Thaksin Shinawatra. She even knows about the bad and good things going to happen to him.

According to an informed source, ET has been to Bangkok on several occasions. "She would be flown in to meet top leaders and give them personal suggestions," the source said.

ET is also much sought after by the first couple of Burma's ruling junta — Senior Gen Than Shwe and his wife Kyaing Kyaing — according to the latest issue of The Irrawaddy.

ET is a disabled Burmese woman whose speech impediment makes her suggestions incomprehensible. However, her sister translates the blurry prognostications for those seeking her counsel.

Those who have interacted with ET said that she has telepathic powers and the ability to foretell the future. One local journalist said that she correctly mentioned the sequence of numbers on a banknote inside his pocket.

It is an open secret that Thai politicians, especially Thaksin, have used astrological skills from Burma and Cambodia including black magic.

One well-informed source said the prime minister, several ministers and politicians have long respected ET.

"The normal story is when you first meet ET and take out a banknote from your own wallet, ET would be able to read all the serial numbers without looking," said the source.

"Then, ET would speak 'broken English' to convey her message. At one time, the queue was as long as 10 (a cabinet meeting) until ET had developed a headache and had to turn down many waiting admirers.

"ET is known to be very accurate for a short-term event prediction (less than one year)," added the source.

According to The Irrawaddy, before overthrowing then prime minister Chatichai Choonhavan in February 1991, Thailand's conspiring generals were rumoured to have made a secret trip to Rangoon to seek advice from an astrologer. So, they made offerings at a temple in order to ensure a successful coup and retain "energy".

They returned to Thailand without touching the earth, as instructed - always walking on red carpets, travelling by car and aircraft, and then to the seat of power in Bangkok.

[sriracha john]

ET, alias E-Thi, is an astrologer and she knows all about Thaksin Shinawatra.

According to an informed source, ET has been to Bangkok on several occasions. "She would be flown in to meet top leaders and give them personal suggestions," the source said.

.....and this is the leader of this country?

This is the actual ruler of a nation??

This is a Commander-In-Chief of a sovereign military???

This is who the Thais look to for inspiration????

[Jai Dee]

Thai PM will not seek-re-election

BANGKOK (AP) - Embattled Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra will not seek another term as prime minister after upcoming general elections, a senior member of his party said Wednesday.

The comment came from Chakaphan Yomchinda of the Thai Rak Thai party, who interviewed Thaksin last week for a three-part television programme.

"The prime minister did not speak clearly about his political future but as one of his subordinates I can read his signal clearly: He will not take the position of prime minister after the next elections,'' Chakaphan said before the first part of the interview was aired on TV Channel 5 on Wednesday.

Thaksin has been widely accused of corruption, abuse of power and seeking to erode Thailand's democratic institutions.

Months of street protests forced him to temporarily step down from his position, after which he returned on a caretaker basis pending elections which will probably take place before the end of the year.

Chakaphan, who is regarded as a mouthpiece of the prime minister, said Thaksin would talk about his political future in the interviews scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

The Wednesday interview focused on the prime minister's family, hobbies and accomplishments over the past five years.

In only a short passing reference, Thaksin said the "prime minister may change after the elections.''

Thaksin, who is currently on a foreign tour, said in the interview that his life has been "uncomfortable'' since an alleged attempt to assassinate him last month.

Five members of the army have been arrested in connection with the alleged plot to explode a powerful bomb near his residence.

Some critics accuse the government of cooking up the plot for its own political purposes.

"I lead my life normally, but it is uncomfortable since I have to follow rules about security. I have to think about my security and the dignity of the country,'' he said.

"You can imagine what the reputation of the country would be like if its leader was assassinated.''

Thaksin said his security team advises him to alter his daily routine and change the venues of his golf games.

Thailand has had no working legislature and only a caretaker government since Thaksin dissolved Parliament in February for snap elections in April.

He called the polls three years ahead of schedule in a bid to defuse the mounting protests against him.

New elections have been scheduled for Oct. 15 but there are widespread doubts they can be organized in time.

New election commissioners were only put in place last week.

Thaksin's party won the April elections, but the three parliamentary opposition parties boycotted the polls and millions of voters marked an abstention box on their ballots as a protest against the prime minister.

Because a minimum vote rule was not met in some constituencies, winners could not be certified, and Parliament could not be convened.

Source: Malaysian Star - Wednesday September 13, 2006

[Tony Clifton]

ET, alias E-Thi, is an astrologer and she knows all about Thaksin Shinawatra.

According to an informed source, ET has been to Bangkok on several occasions. "She would be flown in to meet top leaders and give them personal suggestions," the source said.

.....and this is the leader of this country?

This is the actual ruler of a nation??

This is a Commander-In-Chief of a sovereign military???

This is who the Thais look to for inspiration????

Relying on astrologers and rituals in order to better run a country... I have been saying for a long time that this man is not mentally fit.

[sriracha john]

Thai PM will not seek-re-election

BANGKOK (AP) - Embattled Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra will not seek another term as prime minister after upcoming general elections, a senior member of his party said Wednesday.

The comment came from Chakaphan Yomchinda of the Thai Rak Thai party, who interviewed Thaksin last week for a three-part television programme.

"The prime minister did not speak clearly about his political future but as one of his subordinates I can read his signal clearly: He will not take the position of prime minister after the next elections,'' Chakaphan said before the first part of the interview was aired on TV Channel 5 on Wednesday.

so he's back to cold now... when will he be running hot again?.... tomorrow?

This nonsense (hot and cold... yes and no) has gone on far too long.

[John K]

[Tony Clifton]

"Your attention please. Mr. Chakaphan Yomchinda, please step up to the unemployment counter"

[John K]

I seem to recall some discussion in May or June about Thaksin taking time off while getting paid. I wonder if hiding in the UK qualifies.

[Plus]

Relying on astrologers and rituals in order to better run a country... I have been saying for a long time that this man is not mentally fit.

Relying on FOREIGN astrologers and rituals to make major decisions about a country!!! I bet Burmese "interview" her after every trip to Bangkok.

Well, it's not the first time when they put their own interests before the country's. Treason, anyone?

[sriracha john]

More whacky behavior and speech from the Great Psychotic One:

Thaksin says his wristbands in honour of HM worn out

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he had been wearing two wristbands in honouring of His Majesty the King so frequently that all of them had worn out.

Thaksin was speaking to a prerecorded talk show programme aired on Channel 5 Thursday morning.

He said he had been a present for the King Power Foundation and he had received the yellow wristbands No 9 and 99. He said he had been wearing them alternately until all were broken.

Thaksin said later his son bought him a black wristband with a microchip inside to cancel low frequencies and prevent them from affecting his brain and heart and body.

"This wristband helps me to have more concentration and be cool," Thaksin said.

guess what, Thakky??... it ain't frickin' workin'!!!

- The Nation

Edited September 14, 2006 by sriracha john

[sriracha john]

Meanwhile, his nomination for Father of the Year has be withdrawn:

Thaksin says he watches soap opera to be close to daughter

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he watches TV soap operas to have a chance to talk to his youngest daughter, Paethongtan, in the evening.

He said he pretended to be addicted to soap operas so that he could call his daughter to rush home to watch the series with him after school.

Thaksin said he would have time to talk to Paethongtan during commercial breaks.

"Or else we wouldn't have time to talk," Thaksin told a prerecorded TV programme.

- The Nation

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real good role model there, "Dad".... talk to your daughter during soap opera commercials....

[Losangels]

More whacky behavior and speech from the Great Psychotic One:

Thaksin says his wristbands in honour of HM worn out

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he had been wearing two wristbands in honouring of His Majesty the King so frequently that all of them had worn out.

Thaksin was speaking to a prerecorded talk show programme aired on Channel 5 Thursday morning.

He said he had been a present for the King Power Foundation and he had received the yellow wristbands No 9 and 99. He said he had been wearing them alternately until all were broken.

Thaksin said later his son bought him a black wristband with a microchip inside to cancel low frequencies and prevent them from affecting his brain and heart and body.

"This wristband helps me to have more concentration and be cool," Thaksin said.

guess what, Thakky??... it ain't frickin' workin'!!!

- The Nation

There's more to what was said than most people think

[Plus]

These braclets were mentioned in the Nation once - 60k a pop.

[sriracha john]

Thai PM Thaksin says considering a successor

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's prime minister who has kept his country guessing about whether he will keep the job after a looming election, said on Thursday he had still not made up his mind.

Thaksin, said he might pass the job to one of his trusted aides "who I think have been sincere for almost six years". But the former telecoms tycoon, accused of corruption and abuse of power, charges he denies, said he was still debating what was the best option for the country.

"I am contemplating now if I should step aside for them to have a chance or I should continue to stay on," he told an army-owned television station in an interview.

"Perhaps, if not being the prime minister is better, I may leave and work for a foundation," Thaksin said.

Reuters

[Ricardo]

DL seems to be a very busy man, with all these pre-recorded TV/radio-interviews, conversations with trusted TRT-helpers, letters to the faithful, etcetera.

Could it possibly be a double, trotting round London, carrying mountains of shopping ?

And when he returns, helping his family with the luggage & carry-ons from their free-spending trip, will he be paying the 40% import-duty at Customs, which we were asked to pay, last time we came home from London ? To help finance all these new projects, the country will need all the millions they can collect, from those well-able to contribute.

Or will all the goodies remain in his London home ? Hope that nobody accidentally got these under the VAT-Exempt-for-Tourists Shopping-Scheme ?