Quote Originally Posted by StrontiumDog
It seems inevitable that Gen Prayuth will have to keep at least one foot in politics to prevent former prime minister Thaksin from returning to power. That means the army must team up with the ruling Democrat Party or any other parties that can help its political battles.
Well, the mouthpiece of the 'approved' sectors of the Thai Establishment can hardly be accused of subtlety now can they?
Quote Originally Posted by StrontiumDog
That means national reconciliation may be of a lower priority.
You don't say.

To state the obvious, that article is either lying, or it is solid proof that Thailand is not the least bit a democracy as we speak. The Army 'will have' to keep one foot in politics because of an elected PM now in exile? So obviously the 'purpose' of the 'judiciary' is merely to provide cover for the democrats, kleptocrats, PAD and military.

Thaksin, as a convicted felon, cannot run for political office anyway. Then again, neither can Newin Chidchob, everyones favourite turncoat, who along with (also banned) Suthep has emerged as probably the most powerful figure in Thai 'politics' that does not wear a uniform.

Spare a thought for Mark. He has been exposed as a wiener, a political and moral Coward of the lowest order. How he can live with himself I do not know- he'd be best off becoming a Monk, or a katoey. For that matter, if his alma mater Oxford has any real pride they should strip him of his degree.

Quite an interesting article here-


Wiggle room and Double Standards for the Democrat Party
September 30th 2010




Wriggle room and double standards for the Democrat Party

As the saying goes, a picture paints a thousand words.