Cambodia appoints Thaksin as adviser

**dirtydog** · 05-11-2009, 12:15 AM

Cambodia appoints Thaksin as adviser

Cambodia has appointed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as economic adviser to premier Hun Sen and his administration, a Cambodian government statement said on Wednesday.

Cambodia has appointed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, seen here in 2008, as economic adviser to premier Hun Sen and his administration.

The statement, read out on state television, said Thaksin would serve "as personal adviser to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and the adviser to the Cambodian government in charge of economy".

The appointment, by royal decree, came almost two weeks after Hun Sen riled Thailand by offering safe haven to Thaksin, who was ousted in a coup in 2006 and is living abroad to avoid corruption charges.

Bangkok Post

**Stinky** · 05-11-2009, 12:16 AM

Fucking great news, that'll piss off a good few Thais

**Mr Brown** · 05-11-2009, 12:38 AM

WAHEY! Great news

**ItsRobsLife** · 05-11-2009, 01:32 AM

Not sure if it's a good or bad thing, but the poke in the eye factor is great!

Got to see what the clowns on the other channel make of this...

**ItsRobsLife** · 05-11-2009, 01:38 AM

Actually it seems they're not running it... soon will be though.

**dirtydog** · 05-11-2009, 01:42 AM

^Bangkok post story, got to admit it did tickle me

**ItsRobsLife** · 05-11-2009, 01:51 AM

Yeah got some life to it this one.
It's an AFP story so I copied it from Yahoo and stuck it in General Topics, my first post there in at least a year.
Got to be good for a laugh.

**Scottish Gary** · 05-11-2009, 01:58 AM

If he helps the goverment introduce policy to allievate rural poverty and introduce free health care well as crack down on drugs and social disorder he will be as popular in Cambodia as he is in Northern Thailand.
Good move by the Cambodians and one in the eye for the Bangkok elite.

**Fuzzy Bob** · 05-11-2009, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

economic adviser to premier Hun Sen and his administration

**ItsRobsLife** · 05-11-2009, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Scottish Gary

If he helps the goverment introduce policy to allievate rural poverty and introduce free health care well as crack down on drugs and social disorder he will be as popular in Cambodia as he is in Northern Thailand.
Good move by the Cambodians and one in the eye for the Bangkok elite.

I agree, his policies may have been populist but they were effective.

#Also there is a lot of investment in Cambodia from China and Vietnam, some of that on hold due to the economic situation, and Thaksin has the experience and contacts required to facilitate further investment.

I wonder if he'll buy Koh Kong now.. lol

DaffyDuck · 05-11-2009, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by Sdigit

Fucking great news, that'll piss off a good few Thais

Some, I'm sure - others will have a god laugh at how stupid Hun Sen must be for that move. Wonder how long until Hun Sen regrets that move ;-)

Well, good news for Thaksin -- he's got a new pad, and an easy way for his fans to travel to him, easy to reach, right across the border. I wonder when he'll travel there?

**Scottish Gary** · 05-11-2009, 02:42 AM

I can imagine the Cambodian government double checking their constitution to make sure only a Cambodian national can lead the country

**ItsRobsLife** · 05-11-2009, 02:48 AM

Haha yes good point..

Thaksin gets top job and declares war on Thailand.

Every journey starts with a single footstep they say, well let's see how long it takes for him to trip up.

**buriramboy** · 05-11-2009, 02:59 AM

Getting Cambodian nationality and a passport is quite easy by all accounts for westerners, so i'm sure it will be no trouble for someone who will invest millions in the country as i'm sure Thaksin will.

**StrontiumDog** · 05-11-2009, 01:29 PM

Strange move by Thaksin. I wonder what is really behind this...

**StrontiumDog** · 05-11-2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Scottish Gary

If he helps the goverment introduce policy to allievate rural poverty and introduce free health care well as crack down on drugs and social disorder he will be as popular in Cambodia as he is in Northern Thailand.
Good move by the Cambodians and one in the eye for the Bangkok elite.

Yes, killing 2,500++ people without judge or jury was just great.

And his social disorder didn't seem to be too effective, as he was removed via a coup.

The poor are still poor.

The cheap healthcare system was mildly effective, unless you're really sick...

watterinja · 05-11-2009, 01:44 PM

Welcome Emperor Thaksin...

**PlanK** · 05-11-2009, 01:47 PM

How long till rumours of Takky selling out on the border disputes if he regains power in Thailand set off a wave of Yellow Madness?

**dirtydog** · 05-11-2009, 02:10 PM

Cambodia gives job to Thai ex-PM

By Guy De Launey
BBC News, Phnom Penh

Thailand says it may try to extradite Thaksin Shinawatra

Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra has been made an economic adviser to the Cambodian government and Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Mr Thaksin has been living in self-imposed exile since last year and faces a prison sentence for corruption if he returns to Thailand.

But Cambodia says it will refuse any requests for his extradition.

Relations between Cambodia and Thailand have been turbulent in recent months following a border dispute.

Mr Thaksin's new role seems unlikely to help the situation.

An official statement on Cambodian TV said Mr Thaksin was facing politically motivated charges in Thailand.

A government spokesman told the BBC that Cambodia valued Mr Thaksin's leadership qualities and business experience and that he would be an asset to the country.

Cambodia has been at loggerheads with the current Thai government over a disputed border near Preah Vihear temple.

Opposing troops have exchanged fire several times since the site received World Heritage status last year.

Cambodia has declared its frustration over a lack of progress in talks to resolve the issue.

Thailand has indicated that it will seek Mr Thaksin's extradition if he visits or takes up residence in Cambodia.

Protesters have already made their displeasure known. They demonstrated in front of the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok when the appointment was first proposed at the end of last month.

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Cambodia gives job to Thai ex-PM

**reinvented** · 05-11-2009, 02:25 PM

great story
pol pot will be along to teach the thai junta a few things in exchange

**StrontiumDog** · 05-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Logically even the myopic red shirted supporters of Mr square head should struggle with this. Nationalistic fervor would perhaps come first in their simplistic minds...

I don't understand this move by toxsin.

It seems like political suicide, so what's he up to?

**biggrtiggr** · 05-11-2009, 05:20 PM

It is mostly not his supporters who are the nationalist tub-thumpers.

Maybe not so suicidal........ think of the kudos if he could be seen as the man who resolved the Preah Vehar dispute in a way that even the rabid Yellows could not bitch about.

The nervousness that the present government feel about him when in Dubai (Abhu Dhabi?) will be much greater when he is living next door.

**Thetyim** · 05-11-2009, 05:25 PM

If he is given a Cambo diplomatic passport will he be able to enter Thailand under diplomatic immunity?

**the dogcatcher** · 05-11-2009, 05:30 PM

I still think he's waiting for something to happen. Then hey presto back in power.

**BobR** · 05-11-2009, 05:31 PM

I am surprised the present Government has never gone after whoever it was that allowed Thaksin to leave Thailand last year under the ridiculous pretext of going to the Olympics. I do not think there was there any real question whether or not he was coming back?

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