Mentors Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 He held the meeting with the media at The Peninsula hotel where he also plans to spend the night. Joined at the podium by his wife Mrs Potjaman and his three children, Mr Thaksin began by offering his apologies for the troubles that his supporters had to go through following his ouster by a military coup on Sept 19, 2006. He then thanked those who provided continued support even though his reputation had been left in tatters by those who despised him. The reason for his return home, he said, was to prove his innocence in corruption cases levelled against him. "I have to return to prove my innocence and restore my reputation, which has been unfairly tarnished," he said. Once he clears his name, he then only wants to live life like a normal Thai citizen. more http://www.bangkokpost.com/thaksinhomecoming/thaksin.php?id=126211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 "I have to return to prove my innocence and restore my reputation, which has been unfairly tarnished," he said. Once he clears his name, he then only wants to live life like a normal Thai citizen. Welcome back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Spoken like a true politician. Come home to Lanna Mr T, we love you up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi, "The reason for his return home, he said, was to prove his innocence in corruption cases levelled against him. " So, why wait so long? Oh, right, have to get your cronies in power first so you will get acquitted. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTO Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Or - wait till those who deposed you aren't in power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Why would he come back when they are in power. No one's ever accused him of being stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Or - wait till those who deposed you aren't in power Gen. S. bought already a residence in Malaysia close to the Thai border, a few weeks ago... So he can easily jump if Mr. T. should come back to power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Surapong to ask Thaksin to be economics adviser Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee said he would ask ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to be his economics adviser. He insisted that it is not against the constitution to do so because this is not an official position. Dr Surapong added that Mr Thaksin's experiences as a self-made billionaire has made him an economics expert, and that his knowledge would benefit Thailand greatly. He also said that he would like to consult Mr Thaksin on important matters such as currency control measures, which were imposed by the previous government in an attempt to control the appreciation of the baht. But it's not political! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faustian Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 God damnit, what a load of bollox. No doubt lapped up by Mr and Mrs gullible of Isaan etc. How long before he's back in power i wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Tourney, my wife, who is from Surin and not that 'net savvy, just caught sight of your avatar and is rolling on the floor with laughter at "slippery when wet" Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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