Thread: THAILAND : Abhisit defends actions

Abhisit defends actions
Nov 8, 2009


Mr Abhisit said billionaire Thaksin faced a 'conflict of interest', having previously been chief of negotiations in Thailand and now working 'for another side'.
-- PHOTO: AFP

BANGKOK - THAILAND'S prime minister on Sunday defended his actions in an ongoing spat with Cambodia over Phnom Penh's job offer to a fugitive former Thai premier, saying he had to protect the country's dignity.

'All the government has done is for dignity of the country and Thai people,' said premier Abhisit Vejjajiva, adding that Thailand had acted 'calmly and carefully' to deal with the recent escalation of tensions.

Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday recalled their respective ambassadors after Cambodia appointed Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted as Thailand's prime minister in a coup in 2006, as an economic adviser.

Mr Abhisit said billionaire Thaksin faced a 'conflict of interest', having previously been chief of negotiations in Thailand and now working 'for another side'.

Thaksin is living abroad to avoid a two-year jail term for corruption, but Cambodia said the charges against him were 'politically motivated' and vowed not to extradite him if he travelled to the country.

'Criticising our justice system is unacceptable,' said Mr Abhisit, although he said he thought Cambodia was 'misinformed'. 'Everyone has to protect our justice system's dignity,' he added during his weekly television programme. -- AFP

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Originally Posted by Mid

'Criticising our justice system is unacceptable,' said Mr Abhisit, although he said he thought Cambodia was 'misinformed'. 'Everyone has to protect our justice system's dignity,' he added during his weekly television programme. -- AFP

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And this coming from a leader who gained power through the back door and is afraid to face the people in an election. But then again, cant blame him too much though as he is just a puppet leader for the ruling oligarchy.

Suthep wasn't left out , he's suggested that T should protect the Thai Embassy and Thai interests in Cambodia .....................

the pot calling the kettle black springs to mind ..the pigs in the trough eventually get replaced by another set of pigs and the cast out pigs dont like it

Originally Posted by Panda

Originally Posted by Mid

'Criticising our justice system is unacceptable,' said Mr Abhisit, although he said he thought Cambodia was 'misinformed'. 'Everyone has to protect our justice system's dignity,' he added during his weekly television programme. -- AFP

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And this coming from a leader who gained power through the back door and is afraid to face the people in an election. But then again, cant blame him too much though as he is just a puppet leader for the ruling oligarchy.

Quite rhetorically rich and deluded. But then, what dogma would you really expect him to follow? Same as it ever was.

'Criticising our justice system is unacceptable,'

WHAT justice system?

Ah yes - Thai judges.. fighting the good fight to ensure justice and integrity.

I think Hun Sen should appoint Thaksin as Ambassador to Thailand, and send him in for negotiations. That ought to be good for some laughs...

Originally Posted by Panda

And this coming from a leader who gained power through the back door and is afraid to face the people in an election. But then again, cant blame him too much though as he is just a puppet leader for the ruling oligarchy.

Blah blah blah ... cue script "I can't think for myself" for the upteenth time... That record broke a long time ago.

He'd have diplomatic immunity as Ambassor. I'd pay to see that.