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Pm Thaksin ResignsBREAKING NEWS
Started by george, 2006-04-04 20:36
#127
Star Member Posted 2006-04-05 00:40:23
Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics. regards You meant skeptics right?  cv #128 Unregistered: endure_*
Posted 2006-04-05 00:41:26
Somsak Prisanananthakul, Chat Thai deputy leader: "I admire him for making such a sacrifice, and I believe in the Siam Guardian Angel." " What sacrifice would that be? The 73,000,000,000bt one? 
#129 Unregistered: endure_*
Posted 2006-04-05 00:43:18
Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics. regards You meant skeptics right? cv Like many words, it depends on which side of the pond you live 
#130
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 00:47:27
hi ..
not myexperience at all.. i see most thai people as being very open and friendly... land of smiles stuff.... but then again i dont live there... just a lot of business trips.. amarka 
Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics. regards #131
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 00:52:02
I think there is a little confusion here - support for a leader does not automatically mean you support the country, and opposition to a leader does not mean you oppose the country.
Do not get mixed up between being pro- or anti- any politician or public figure and being pro- or anti- Thai (or any other nationality). The two are completely different concepts. A leader or public figure is simply an individual human, but a country or nation is defined by the will and being of the people. Thailand will continue and will, we hope, be stronger for all the turmoil it has endured - no matter how we as individuals might see it through our "tinted glasses". No matter your political leanings - everyone must now work toward the most important goal - stability and the advancement and improvement of the country we have adopted as home. #132
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 00:54:56  now he is verry buzy... -------------- Thaksin files defamation suit against Sondhi again By Phoojadkarn Daily 4 April 2006 23:08 Caretaker PM Thaksin Shinawatra is once again suing staunch critic Sondhi Limthongkul for defamation. His lawyer, Chatree Tharipassaro, filed a suit to that effect at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek road yesterday. The plaintiff’s complaint is that during the anti-Thaksin demonstrations from March 6 to 24 Sondhi, one of the key leaders of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), used PAD’s stage to publicly make several false statements sullying his [Thaksin’s] reputation. The complaint refers to Sondhi’s statement that there was no other prime minister on earth who bought people’s love with money (like Thaksin did), spending up to 300 million baht to hire illiterate people to support him and his Thai Rak Thai party (TRT) at their rally in Sanam Luang March 3. The lawsuit also refers to Sondhi’s claim on March 10 that he had been secretly informed by a high-ranking military officer that Thaksin had hired gunmen to assassinate him. On March 13, Sondhi had said that his ‘Save the Nation’ stage in Phuket was burnt by subordinates of the square-faced man (Thaksin) and on March 16, he had claimed Thailand was the only country on earth that had a madman as a prime minister, the plaintiff alleged. Also, the media firebrand is quoted as saying on March 22 that the nation was facing a disaster because the government’s leader was completely obsessed with black magic. The plaintiff deposed that all of these statements by Sondhi were false and made to intentionally slander and discredit him [Thaksin] and petitioned the court to force the defendant to publish the court’s judgement on this case in seven newspapers for seven days. The court has accepted the case and will hold a preliminary inquiry at 9.30am today. -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Thaksin sues 'The Nation' for misleading report BANGKOK, April (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Tuesday asked his lawyer to file a lawsuit for defamation against the publisher of an English-language newspaper for a misleading report but the suit demanded no compensation from the paper. Mr. Thaksin was upset with the Nation for reporting that the Privy Council removed him from chairmanship of the committee overseeing preparations to celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's ascension to the throne, according to Chalermkiart Saikaew, the lawyer. Mr. Chalermkiart said the Privy Council did not remove the caretaker prime minister from the position as reported on the newspaper's front page on March 20. ''We have evidence from the Privy Council which confirms that it did not hold a meeting to remove the prime minister from the position as reported by the paper. This misleading report has damaged the prime minister's reputation and he wishes to sue the newspaper but he demands no compensation,'' the lawyer explained. Asked if the prime minister would sue his critics, the lawyer provided no direct explanation. He said it depended on what his client wanted to do with them, but he did not elaborate. ---------------------
#133
Dying ember Posted 2006-04-05 00:58:43
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You meant skeptics right? cv [/quote] no...I meant dyslexpics  regards #134
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:01:58 [quote name='teletiger' date='2006-04-05 00:58:43' post='705291'] [/quote] You meant skeptics right? cv [/quote] no...I meant dyslexpics regards [/quote] #135
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:04:53
hi..
an important and reasonable message.... stability.... i agree amarka
I think there is a little confusion here - support for a leader does not automatically mean you support the country, and opposition to a leader does not mean you oppose the country. Do not get mixed up between being pro- or anti- any politician or public figure and being pro- or anti- Thai (or any other nationality). The two are completely different concepts. A leader or public figure is simply an individual human, but a country or nation is defined by the will and being of the people. Thailand will continue and will, we hope, be stronger for all the turmoil it has endured - no matter how we as individuals might see it through our "tinted glasses". No matter your political leanings - everyone must now work toward the most important goal - stability and the advancement and improvement of the country we have adopted as home. #136
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:25:42
hi... this post is just an example...of what i originally meant. is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful? come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect. amarka
Dear Toxin, Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Respect is something to be earned. I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin. To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai:  Tak Bai, 2004 Yeah, that's right. sriracha john This is anti-Thai 
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Advanced Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:30:07
Sad to see a capable good leader leave after a majority victory in the election. A great lost for the people of thailand.
#138
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:35:01
Oh to be an anti-sceptic living in a nation of 65 million sceptics. regards You meant skeptics right? cv Spelling never was a strong point in the USA. #139
Super Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:39:03
Sad to see a capable good leader leave after a majority victory in the election. A great lost for the people of thailand. A good leader? Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what? "A great lost for the people of thailand." Right! Your naivety astounds me. You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone.
#140
Dying ember Posted 2006-04-05 01:40:30
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You meant skeptics right? cv [/quote] Spelling never was a strong point in the USA. [/quote] Vic should trade in his Canuck spell-checker for a decent version of "Le Nicholsons", or "le Oxford english dictionary" regards #141
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:46:35
Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid.
Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward. It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months. #142
Senior Member Posted 2006-04-05 01:49:11
[quote name='asd' post='705302' date='2006-04-05 01:25:42'][quote name='asd' post='705256' date='2006-04-05 00:20:04']
[quote name='sriracha john' post='705234' date='2006-04-04 23:59:16'] [quote name='amarka' post='705215' date='2006-04-04 23:44:11'] hi... this post is just an example...of what i originally meant. is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful? come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect. amarka [quote name='Jai Yen Yen' post='705192' date='2006-04-04 23:30:15'] Dear Toxin, Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.[/quote] [/quote] Respect is something to be earned. I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin. To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai: Tak Bai, 2004 [/quote] Yeah, that's right. sriracha john This is anti-Thai
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7 downloads[/quote] -------------------------------------------------- Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday. The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally. About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University. The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident. Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue. The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them. Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum. The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in. As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers. Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members . About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later. The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one. Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair. Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there. After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear. Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to. A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people. This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful. Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located. Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation. These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained. source: [url="http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php"]http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php[/url] -------------------------------------------------- ***** You have to watch this video clip *****
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#143
TV-addict member Posted 2006-04-05 02:04:56
[quote name='asd' post='705325' date='2006-04-05 01:49:11'][quote name='asd' post='705302' date='2006-04-05 01:25:42']
[quote name='asd' post='705256' date='2006-04-05 00:20:04'] [quote name='sriracha john' post='705234' date='2006-04-04 23:59:16'] [quote name='amarka' post='705215' date='2006-04-04 23:44:11'] hi... this post is just an example...of what i originally meant. is this not anti thai and totally disrespectful? come on guys you can do better than that - show some respect. amarka [quote name='Jai Yen Yen' post='705192' date='2006-04-04 23:30:15'] Dear Toxin, Please don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.[/quote] [/quote] Respect is something to be earned. I don't see the comment as anti-Thai at all.... it's anti-Thaksin. To clarify things more easily, here's an example of something anti-Thai: Tak Bai, 2004 [/quote] Yeah, that's right. sriracha john This is anti-Thai
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7 downloads[/quote] -------------------------------------------------- Democrat leaders attacked in Chiang Mai Chairs, eggs and paint thrown at party chiefs as violent episode blights lead-up to Sunday's ballot Democrat Party leaders were attacked and pelted with chairs and a rally they had planned for Chiang Mai was cut short by road blockages and abusive behaviour in a concerted and highly effective campaign by supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday. The supporters thwarted the Democrat Party's key members at the airport, blocked the road to the rally venue and threw chairs, rotten eggs, paint and all manner of rubbish onto the stage when they tried to address the rally. About 100 Thaksin supporters in Chiang Mai, his home town, rushed to Chiang Mai National airport to protest the arrival of Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, who was scheduled to fly in at 4pm for a speech at Chiang Mai University. The group went inside the terminal without waiting for weapons checking and held banners with messages condemning Abhisit and the party for boycotting the April 2 election. The Democrat leader was forced to evade the protesters by leaving the airport by a rear gate, which angered the protesters who shouted insults at Abhisit and threatened tourists who witnessed the incident. Another group of Thaksin supporters used their cars to block Nimmanahaeminda Road, where Chiang Mai University's Art Museum is located. Key members of the Democrat Party, including Abhisit, secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban and senior adviser Chuan Leekpai were stopped from reaching the venue. The protesters also hung up effigies of the party's key members, as well as leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy like Sondhi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang and then burned them. Hundreds of people who wanted to attend the rally had to wait outside and on the streets around the museum. The rally eventually started at 6pm, with deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr as the first speaker. Only 40-50 people who managed to get into the venue before the roadblock was erected listened to him. More Democrat supporters later climbed a fence to get in. As Alongkorn was speaking, supporters of Thaksin verbally attacked him and the party, as well as the Chiang Mai audience, through amplifiers. Abhisit was finally able to get to the museum at 7.20pm. He was giving his speech and telling people why the party had boycotted Sunday's election when about 300 Thaksin supporters rushed the stage. They shouted at him and other party members . About 100 police and security officers tried to drive the protesters back, but failed and Abhisit had to end his speech 10 minutes later. The party's spokesman, Ong-art Klampaiboon, said the rally was cancelled and no plans made for a new one. Nobody was seriously hurt in the attack, he said, although Chuan was hit with a chair and deputy party leader Chaiwut Bannawat had to use his arms to protect himself from a thrown chair. Some of the protesters stayed in the art museum until 8pm, while some of the key Democrat members were still there. After the Democrat executives left, Prachuab Wangjai, editor and anchorman of the Nation Channel in Chiang Mai, was punched in the ear. Members of the audience who turned up to see the Democrat leaders were visibly shaken by the violence from the pro-Thaksin camp. A third-year medical student at the university broke down and cried, saying all she wanted was to hear some political information but instead had to deal with barbaric people. She did not understand why the protest had got out of control and why police had allowed it to. A university lecturer said it was not the kind of behaviour you would expect to see in Chiang Mai, so it was quite likely the protesters were hired from outside. She said it was an embarrassment for Chiang Mai people. This stuff is getting violent! Some folks are under the impression that PAD is anything but peaceful. Take away the one isolated incident on Sukimvit a few days ago where a guy was pushed around a bit and it is clear that PAD has been peaceful. Just looking at the first paragraph of the above article, and things are becoming clearer as who the antoginists and violent people are. Bombs found at various places where anti-Thaksin supporters are located. Caravan of the poor demanding that a person be physically handed over to them at the Nation. These are only a few that I mention. If violence continues to esculate, it isn't PAD. They've been very well restrained. source: [url="http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php"]http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/31...es_30000602.php[/url] -------------------------------------------------- ***** You have to watch this video clip *****
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#144
Platinum Member Posted 2006-04-05 02:07:28
Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid. Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward. It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months. Ahhhh, finally...a voice of reason after almost ten pages of full on gloating.  Yes, expect of lot of strange power struggles between the usual suspects in the coming months (years?). I hope nobody here honestly believes that getting Thaksin to give up power means that things turn less corrupt, or that things now are going to be nice ride for "democracy". What people still have to deal with is that there are millions of people who were slapped in the face, who were told that their vote in an emerging democracy does not count. I wonder how the political parties are going to get their confidence into a democratic system back. Their opinion is that the urban elites have taken over the country. The consequences are going to be interesting, and i feel that the interesting times are only starting. I hope, that a few years down the line we won't be sitting here, and talking about how nice things were under Thaksin... #145
Keepin' It Real...!!! Posted 2006-04-05 02:14:43 Quote A good leader? Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what? "A great lost for the people of thailand." Right! Your naivety astounds me. You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone Thaksin, while certainly not a polished politician by any stretch, is the best of a very bad bunch and despite the divisions in the country he is still the best man for the job. His departure is not a good thing for us working expats here. Hope I'm wrong but I've seen it all before - Remember Chuan's economic reforms...??? The only people who are pi**ed off with him are the rich Thais in and around BKK. His clamp down on corruption has hurt them in the Thai's most sensitive area - the WALLET! And bulmercke, how are you affected by the policies of the Thai Rak Thai government..?? I'd be interested to hear you views. Better the devil you know! #146
Advanced Member Posted 2006-04-05 02:21:43
Quote A good leader? Thaksin's created more division in this country than I don't know what? "A great lost for the people of thailand." Right! Your naivety astounds me. You're obviously a pro-Thaksin Thai citizen who has ventured onto this forum to take a few pot-shots at us pesky foreigners who didn't care for Thaksin at all and are absolutely delighted this evening that he's gone Thaksin, while certainly not a polished politician by any stretch, is the best of a very bad bunch and despite the divisions in the country he is still the best man for the job. His departure is not a good thing for us working expats here. Hope I'm wrong but I've seen it all before - Remember Chuan's economic reforms...??? The only people who are pi**ed off with him are the rich Thais in and around BKK. His clamp down on corruption has hurt them in the Thai's most sensitive area - the WALLET! And bulmercke, how are you affected by the policies of the Thai Rak Thai government..?? I'd be interested to hear you views. Better the devil you know! Edited by nasa, 2006-04-05 02:22:34. #147
Dying ember Posted 2006-04-05 02:27:36
Now that PAD have got what they demanded it seems as though they're moving the goalposts by demanding more concessions. That does not do them or Thailand any favours. Furthermore to prolong the divisiveness at a time when they should ALL be working togther is just plain stupid. Maybe power is now going to their heads too as they have achieved everything outside the ballot box by a clever ploy. If they want to earn respect then it is no good just saying sweet words about the resignation of Thaksin. Now is the time to show what they can contribute to moving the country forward. It will be interesting to see developments in the forthcoming months. regards #148
Advanced Member Posted 2006-04-05 02:34:42
Iv'e read many overseas commentaries (objective?) about this being a battle between the "old guard" (read old money) and the newcomer (thaksin). It's a battle that leaves the Thai people with a political void. Look at all the past Premier that have served Thailand. Tell us here, is there anyone that is better than the current premier. You might think I am a Pro-thaksin. That's is up to you. but facts is facts. Time will reveal that you will regret for what you are hoping for. Edited by nasa, 2006-04-05 02:40:53. #149
Newbie Posted 2006-04-05 02:43:27
yes you got his idea 
He said he would remain as head of the Thai Rak Thai party he founded and led to an unprecedented election victories. #150
Advanced Member Posted 2006-04-05 02:53:22
Ahhhh, finally...a voice of reason after almost ten pages of full on gloating. I hope, that a few years down the line we won't be sitting here, and talking about how nice things were under Thaksin... |
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