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singaporegal
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02-Oct-2006 11:40
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The new junta's hold on power brings Thai politics back 20 years. The fact that the junta can sack any PM means that civilian government is subordinate to the military. It looks like a military dictatorship in disguise. |
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teeth53
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01-Oct-2006 23:14
Yells: "don't learn through life, learn to grow with life " |
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The awakening of new "Zheng He" or "Cheng Ho" in modern Thai political history. Will He be another Zheng He??. Well Arhh.....I tink tink oni 2/3 is only "Zheng He". The other 1/3 is not, still the new Thai chief have one year to work on..co's of one man. Mr Thaksin, i tink tink Mr Supachai is persist to be unable to render or repulse a fair deal or fair election to all come one year later when Mr Thaksin make a forceful reputable come back to claim his so call rightful place in history. Jusy look at M'sia ex-pm Mahatier and U will know why ex-general is the chosen one. |
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01-Oct-2006 20:39
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Thailand's junta has appointed a former army chief to become prime minister as they imposed a constitution that gives the military a tight grip over the new government. The military says that General Surayud Chulanont, 63, will only lead the country for one year, until elections promised for October 2007. But under the constitution unveiled earlier Sunday, the junta will be able to sack the prime minister and to play a powerful role in reshaping Thai politics. Even though Surayud has a reputation as a military reformer and a man of integrity, analysts warned that his appointment and the military-imposed constitution signal the junta has no intention of letting go of power. "This constitution is a step backward, away from democracy," warned Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, a political science professor at Thammasat University. Not appointing former WTO head Supachai Panitchpakdi could be bad news for Thailand. |
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chipchip66
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26-Sep-2006 19:30
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This could be good news for Thailand. He is well-recognised in international circles. Hopefully he can help bring up the economy to the next level. Cheerz~! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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26-Sep-2006 18:46
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Former WTO head Supachai Panitchpakdi has tentatively accepted an invitation from Thailand's new military rulers to be interim prime minister, newspapers said on Tuesday.
Supachai, now head of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development in Geneva, agreed to the post after persuasion from top royal adviser Prem Tinsulanonda, the English-language Nation said, quoting "high-placed sources". Thai-language newspapers carried similar reports. Within days of the Sept. 19 military putsch against billionaire Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Supachai had emerged as a clear favourite to run the country on an interim basis pending the drafting of a new constitution. Besides his international experience, the Netherlands-educated bureaucrat has held a number of government posts, including that of commerce minister after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. |
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teeth53
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24-Sep-2006 18:59
Yells: "don't learn through life, learn to grow with life " |
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The awakening of new "Zheng He" or "Cheng Ho" in modern Thai political history. Will He be another Zheng He??. Should be if He get king support, if get King consular Gen Prem support and Ex-WTO Chief Mr Supachai Panitchpakdi support. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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teeth53
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24-Sep-2006 17:29
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Former WTO chief on Thai military's shortlist for new PM
BANGKOK - Thailand's ruling military drew up a four-man shortlist Saturday, including former WTO head Supachai Panitchpakdi, to replace the deposed premier and steer the nation back to democracy, a military source said. Thailand's revered king will be asked Wednesday to confirm one of the four men as leader to plot what the military has promised will be a year-long path to elections after the coup against Thaksin Shinawatra. |
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22-Sep-2006 09:29
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this coup is to show the number of tanks in thailand and also it is time to excerise the tanks. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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ten4one
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22-Sep-2006 05:29
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Rite cheapcheap, That's POLITIC! In politic, you can't 'play-out' the people; and there's no fair plays. The poor people have the choices of what's on the table - either this party or that party. No party is perfect. So the people can only choose the less perfect with less 'evil' to be the Govt of the day. And it'll go on and on...........and on and keep changing until they find ones that has the least 'evil' that can keep the Country going forward. As for MrThaksin, he played his cards wrong in not honoring his words. It is fortunate that the coup didn't exploded, or encountered any resistance; or else, he'd have to live with the consequences. Cheers! |
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chipchip66
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21-Sep-2006 22:30
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Who will gain after all this? Those people who have power of course. Normal people will still live as normal. They hav to eat, feed their children, pay bills etc.People who hav power probably be using it either to help more people or help themselves. Cheers! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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billywows
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21-Sep-2006 22:24
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Update on the coup ...... ------------------------- 4 members of ousted Thai gov't detained By SUTIN WANNABOVORN, Associated Press Writer 2 minutes ago BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's new military rulers said Thursday that four top members of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's administration had been detained. The regime also assumed the duties of parliament, which was dissolved when the government was ousted in a coup earlier this week, and banned meetings by all political parties. The junta's actions, which it said was to maintain peace and order, have come even though no open opposition has emerged to its Tuesday night ouster of Thaksin.
Other moves include barring the establishment of new parties and placing limitations on public meetings and restrictions on the media. Thailand has had no working legislature and only a caretaker government since February, when Thaksin dissolved parliament to hold new elections to try to reaffirm his mandate. With Thaksin secluded in London, the provisional government headed by Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin also moved to place the vast assets of the telecommunications tycoon-turned-politician under scrutiny, amid mounting calls for his prosecution for alleged corruption. Thaksin released a statement saying he would take a "deserved rest," and urged the military to quickly arrange for new national elections. He urged "all parties to find ways and means to reconcile and work toward national reconciliation for the sake of our king and country." He did not say if he planned to return from London, where he has a home. Lt. Gen. Palanggoon Klaharn, a spokesman for the ruling military council, said the four trusted Thaksin associates were under the "care" of the military. Newin Chidchob, the minister attached to the prime minister's office, and Yongyut Tiyapairat, the minister of Natural Resources and Environment, surrendered to the military authorities Thursday, Palanggoon said. Deputy Prime Minister Chitchai Wannasathit and Cabinet Secretary General Prommin Lertsuridej, who was Thaksin's top aide, had been detained earlier. "During the transition period, every country does this in order for the situation to return to normalcy quickly," Palanggoon said. Thaksin's decline began about a year ago when a popular movement called for his resignation for alleged corruption and abuse of power. Critics allege he took advantage of his position as head of government to enrich himself and his associates. Less than 48 hours after the army sent tanks into the streets of Bangkok to terminate Thaksin's tenure, the capital was back to business as usual Thursday, with stores reopening and roads jammed with traffic. And despite condemnation of the coup by Western and some Asian governments, hope emerged in Thailand that the new government might have a chance to resolve a bloody Muslim insurgency that has led to the deaths of more than 1,700 people. An exiled rebel leader welcomed the military coup, saying it could help resolve the country's bloody Muslim insurgency. Lukman B. Lima, head of one of several groups fighting the central government for a separate Muslim state, said Sondhi, a Muslim, was the "only one who knows the real problems" of the Muslim-dominated provinces of southern Thailand. "We hope that the political (situation) can be resolved under Gen. Sondhi Boonyaratkalin as the new leader," Lukman wrote in an e-mailed response to questions from The Associated Press. Lukman, vice president of the Pattani United Liberation Organization, or PULO, is in exile in Sweden. Thaksin arrived Wednesday in London from New York, where he had been attending the U.N. General Assembly. "I left Thailand as the prime minister and now I am a jobless man," the official Thai News Agency quoted Thaksin as telling reporters on the flight from New York. "Never mind, I can still keep in touch with my family. Everyone is fine." However, the agency said Thaksin was "grim-faced" as he spoke. In his statement, Thaksin said he was planning to work on research and development and possible charitable work for the country. "The event in Thailand during the past two days should not detract from my main aim of national reconciliation," Thaksin said. "I haven't talked to him directly but judging from what I learned from seniors of our party, I don't think he will return in the near future," said Sansasee Nakphong, former spokeswoman for Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai party. Sondhi has said he would serve as de facto prime minister for two weeks and then the junta, which calls itself the Council of Administrative Reform, will choose a civilian to replace him. A constitution is to be drawn up and elections held in one year's time. The military leader received the imprimatur Wednesday of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which should effectively quash any efforts at resistance by Thaksin's partisans. The junta empowered Auditor-General Jaruvan Maintaka to investigative government corruption, which could lead to the confiscation of Thaksin's assets. Jaruvan, dubbed "The Iron Lady" was one of the few government officials who tried to expose corruption during Thaksin's regime and would have lost her job if it had not been for backing from the palace. The Office of the Auditor-General said it would continue its investigation into 14 cases of alleged corruption that occurred during Thaksin's tenure. Washington believes Thailand's first coup in 15 years is "a step backward for democracy," State Department deputy spokesman Tom Casey said. The European Union demanded "that the military forces stand back and give way to the democratically elected political government." Other Western governments have issued similar statements. Thaksin's ouster followed a series of missteps that prompted many to accuse the prime minister of challenging the king's authority ? an unpardonable act in this traditional Southeast Asian nation, a popular vacation destination for Westerners. Many Thais appeared relieved at the resolution of political tensions festering since the beginning of the year, when street demonstrations demanding Thaksin step down for alleged corruption and abuse of power gained momentum. The presence of tanks and armed soldiers on the streets of Bangkok, a city of more than 10 million, was taken with good humor in an almost holiday atmosphere. The bloodless nature of the coup gave hope that the effects on Thailand's large tourist industry might be minimal. Although Thaksin handily won three general elections, opponents accused him of emasculating democratic institutions, including packing the state Election Commission with cronies and stifling media that were once among Asia's freest. |
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teeth53
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21-Sep-2006 21:37
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Yes... EX-PM, Mr Thaksin go back on his word and misjudge Thai citizen itself and that showed disrepect for the Thai people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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scotty
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21-Sep-2006 21:30
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Nothing is more pathetic than a person who does everything possible to remain in power and to be in the media spotlight. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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teeth53
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21-Sep-2006 21:28
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Question in my head said "what possible civil war are u taking about ?? Below U Quote "Thai army vs Thai army" and "I'm sure there'll be lot of bloods in the street", make me more confuse @_@. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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teeth53
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21-Sep-2006 21:20
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"Two very different countries in different environments altogether!"Yap that rite. Happen in Thailand!!,"a coup now is better than a marshal law later when the country goes into possible civil war". Question is i really don know what U are trying to make out, neither i can try to elaborate, maybe U can explain better why U said "country goes into possible war". | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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21-Sep-2006 20:53
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First Thaksin said he would "respect" the wishes of the Thai people and would resign. He did so. Then he went back on his words and brought himself back to power. That showed disrepect for the Thai people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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billywows
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21-Sep-2006 18:38
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Ok la, everyone ....... the Thai coup didn't affect Asian markets anymore, even their stock market is softly hit today. So, its a positive and peaceful sign. Let's we move away from this topic to focus on sharing and money $$$ in this forum. Shiok! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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ten4one
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21-Sep-2006 17:53
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Aiya T53, you can't read or what? And pls don't talk-cock and compare Thailand & Iraq - two very different countries in different environments altogether! If no coup now and Mr Thaksin wins the next election and status quo remains....do you think the Opposition and the Anti-thaksin fractions will not revolt????? I'm sure there'll be lot of bloods in the street (we've seen that b4 -Thai army vs Thai army). Love is one thing, POLITIC is another! Cheers! |
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chipchip66
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21-Sep-2006 14:19
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I think Thaksin has only himself to blame for creating so much fuss on his sale of Shin Corp to Temasek.I think the only achievement he did was to smaoke out Ya-ba trades and killing some drug lords! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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teeth53
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21-Sep-2006 13:46
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He once think i am all mighty and nobody can touch him, except......god will........just been human, look so ordinary now. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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