Planned Yingluck 'Coins' By Supporter Draw Criticism

By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer

 

An image from the Facebook page of Anurak Jeantawanich shows two models of proposed coins with former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's profile on them. He has since removed them from his profile. Image: Anurak Jeantawanich / Facebook

 

BANGKOK — A supporter’s attempt to mint coins with the image of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra came under heavy criticism since Saturday for possibly inviting more trouble for the embattled politician.

 

The proposal mostly drew outrage from Yingluck supporters, who said such move by Anurak Jeantawanich, or Ford Red Path, could only invite allegations that the former prime minister doesn’t know her station in life and is presenting herself on a par with royalty. In Thailand, legal tender coins are only made with the image of members of the royal family, chiefly the king.

 

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11 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

The Yingluck commemorative Rice Pledge Scheme Coin comes in its own beautiful presentation pack. One of only 10,000 minted, these special edition coins are only available from Still Not Amply Rich Co., Ltd. until the 22nd May 2017. Reserve yours now.

 

 

Well said.

 

Also shows the naivety of her red followers.

 

 

Maybe Prayuth could also get his own coins made.  On one side a picture of him twerking and on the other side inscribed with "Bringing Happiness to the People".

Will probably be a two-faced coin!  

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

Well said.

 

Also shows the naivety of her red followers.

 

 

Did you actually read the article or just the headline? From the article:

 

"The proposal mostly drew outrage from Yingluck supporters, who said such move by Anurak Jeantawanich, or Ford Red Path, could only invite allegations that the former prime minister doesn’t know her station in life and is presenting herself on a par with royalty."