Thread: Fears of Thaksin's return as Thailand passes amnesty bill

Originally Posted by Yasojack

Hmm seem to remember all parties do the same.

The Dems will never be able to compete with Thaksin's influential dosh in the North/North East.

Shame really as i suspect he could have saved himself some serious cash at election time, however, there is little doubt that his party have recouped those losses several times over by now.

It has been a wee bit quiet of late, so i am looking forward to the amnesty bill battle.

Possibly true, though then again if the dems had a leader that could connect with the people maybe they would have a chance.

Both Thaksin and Yingluck have the abilty.

^^ I would disagree and go so far as to say Yingluck has no ability whatsoever.

Having retired to Thailand 5 year s ago and been witness to the fiasco of thai politics,especially of this present government.It is no wonder that there has been 32 coups.........

Who actually fears his return?

Just received a message from the missus who says Silom is blocked.

Can anyone confirm?

bit like what veera said today in bkk post that there was 50,000 yesterday and the posters on his post said more like 7-8,000.



constant spin and BS

Tearful PM calls for forgiving
November 4, 2013

With tears in her eyes, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Monday called for all sides in the political conflicts to forgive and forget and have compassion toward one another.

Yingluck made the call when members of 24 families, whose relatives were killed during the red-shirt crackdowns in 2010, met her at the Government House.

The group expressed support for the amnesty bill, saying relatives of the slain protesters agreed that the amnesty would be he best way-out for the country so that it could move forward.

Yingluck thanked the group of relatives with tears in her eyes.

nationmultimedia.com

Anti-government demonstrators fill up a street during a rally in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 4, 2013.

Thousands of Protesters March in Bangkok Against Amnesty Bill

Nothing more than crocodile tear's ms Yingluck na ka.
The Prime-minister who has dodged every contentious issue
since coming to power.Shame on you.

They blocked one side of the main avenues there on their march to the Democracy monument today at noon. From there I guess that bigwig politician from the south then led them to the Emerald Buddha from what the papers say. It's growing and the reds seem to be mixed up as whoever controls the red airwaves has apparently canceled some of the shows of the red leaders who oppose amnesty.


Suthep leads protesters to Temple of Emerald Buddha - The Nation

Red-shirt TV cancels shows by red-shirt leaders | Bangkok Post: breakingnews


Seems to me the people of Esarn will see all the annoying protests again and vote against those who are causing them. It's kind of a no win situation for the Democrats other than getting the amnesty bill possibly stopped. From what I just heard, the way things work in this political system the senate doesn't have to approve it before it is sent to the king and on top of that it doesn't need to be approved by the king in the end to actually be passed. Not sure about this but who knows?

Originally Posted by Mid

With tears in her eyes, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Monday called for all sides in the political conflicts to forgive and forget and have compassion toward one another.

Truth Commission-style resolutions surely require some transparency about what transgressions have happened. (Rather than sweeping it all under the carpet)

Apparently Thais have been writing open letters to their overdraft providers on social media today, saying 'I'm not paying you back - forgive me'.

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Who actually fears his return?

Indeed...



This thread is full of utter bolloks that has been repeated by the polarized, time after time. For the supposedly educated foreigners to buy into it is pretty sad, imho...

Let the voters decide.

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

Let the voters decide.

This will bring the - but he buys votes - argument for sure.

Or the -Isaan peasants should have no right to vote - crowd.

I cant see him returning until the county has recently entered a prolonged period of "national mourning" that will make street protests highly illegal and "inappropriate"

I reckon hes just lining his ducks up for the big event

bingo you got it

Originally Posted by Takeovers

Or the -Isaan peasants should have no right to vote - crowd.

I haven't met one yet that has voted for the policies of the candidate. They'd vote for a snake if it was paying the highest bribe.

not true, they take the money and still vote for who they want

Originally Posted by jamiejambos

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Thaksin's return or not...
Who gives a fvck.
This issue is dead, but kept alive by [all camps] to distract.

Where a true amnesty legislation would be appropriate:
So-called political [enemies] prisoners.....imprisoned or exiled [past/present] by a controlling and paranoid regime.

Apparently quite a lot of people give a f**k and the issue is very much alive
or don't you read the newspapers or watch the news on t.v ?

It's only alive because the establishment promotes it this way.
The only reason such is an issue......repeated over and again.

It hasn't been an issue for the masses for some time now.

The basics of simple propaganda are easily absorbed by those whom haven't a clue.

Seems as there is more of an interest in Thaksin references throughout the outsider, foreign, and Farang circles than anywhere.

^^That I agree but how the fcuk can someone who's never been to school, has the IQ of a brick, believes that spitting into a childs ear will cure ear problems, be seen fit to cast a vote?

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'' It's only alive because the establishment promotes it this way.
The only reason such is an issue......repeated over and over again.''
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So who or what is the establishment,and how are you privy to all this information.
I suspect you are just talking out of your arse, no offence.

Thaksin's life ain't so bad right now but I am sure he misses Thailand.

Originally Posted by jamiejambos

---- So who or what is the establishment,and how are you privy to all this information. I suspect you are just talking out of your arse, no offence.

government internet stooge

[quote=jamiejambos;2603743]

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

'' It's only alive because the establishment promotes it this way.
The only reason such is an issue......repeated over and over again.''

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So who or what is the establishment,and how are you privy to all this information.
I suspect you are just talking out of your arse, no offence.

None taken....
I just consider the source.