Comments on: “Why did your police kill my granny Mr. Thaksin?” http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/ Journalist covering Bangkok, Thailand and Southeast Asia Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:35:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Matthew McDaniel http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-678 Matthew McDaniel Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:33:58 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-678 Mr. Thaksin is a murderous buddy of Mr. Bush. Bush got his toy soldiers for the Iraq war, Non Nato Ally Status and then the drug war started the same day as the Iraq ground war, Feb.1 2003 and thousands were murdered, many of the hill tribe. See http://www.akha.org/content/drugwar/drugwardeathpics.html I personally picked up bodies from this drug war, some who had only been gunned down an hour earlier. Mr. Thaksin is a murderer of the worst sort and should not own Manchester City under any terms. He should be sent to prison and tried for his crimes. He should hope to get more mercy than he gave others. Mr. Thaksin is a murderous buddy of Mr. Bush. Bush got his toy soldiers for the Iraq war, Non Nato Ally Status and then the drug war started the same day as the Iraq ground war, Feb.1 2003 and thousands were murdered, many of the hill tribe.

See http://www.akha.org/content/drugwar/drugwardeathpics.html

I personally picked up bodies from this drug war, some who had only been gunned down an hour earlier.

Mr. Thaksin is a murderer of the worst sort and should not own Manchester City under any terms.

He should be sent to prison and tried for his crimes. He should hope to get more mercy than he gave others.

]]> By: Christopher Smith http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-62 Christopher Smith Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:42:33 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-62 Andrew, I too lived in Thailand during this power hungry mans killing rampage, and was astounded that the foreign press did not report it in more detail. Perhaps as you have access to numerous detailed reports you should now allow more of the British Press to be able to print ( your articles) what it is that this man has been involved in. I am sure that if the public really get to know exactly who has been allowed to buy one of our Premier League football teams then the football association or indeed the British Government might have to do something about this very unsavoury character. Andrew,
I too lived in Thailand during this power hungry mans killing rampage, and was astounded that the foreign press did not report it in more detail. Perhaps as you have access to numerous detailed reports you should now allow more of the British Press to be able to print ( your articles) what it is that this man has been involved in. I am sure that if the public really get to know exactly who has been allowed to buy one of our Premier League football teams then the football association or indeed the British Government might have to do something about this very unsavoury character.

]]> By: Jaap G. Klasema http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-52 Jaap G. Klasema Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:18:27 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-52 It is almost unbelievable what this man almost got away with. The thing that really pains me, is that with all his talents, organizational skills, his 'non-requirement' to be corrupt (when's enough enough ?) and his abilities to get the crowds behind him; what would Thailand look like today,m if he would have been the "Benevolent-Dictator" which this nation is (unknowingly) craving for: The economy could have been the envy of many countries in the reegion; the Educational System could have been the best in the East, the Healthcare System could have been a shining example and the Elderly, Infirm & Incapable would have been cared for properly and with dignity. The Police Department could have been re-invented and set-up on premises without the eternal corruption . . . . . just to mention a few things that srping to mind. This man is an insult to the human race and a very bad nightmare for Thai' society. I sincerely hope Karma will catch-up with him and his ilk ! Sincerely, JGK/Pattaya-Thailand It is almost unbelievable what this man almost got away with.

The thing that really pains me, is that with all his talents, organizational skills, his ‘non-requirement’ to be corrupt (when’s enough enough ?) and his abilities to get the crowds behind him; what would Thailand look like today,m if he would have been the “Benevolent-Dictator” which this nation is (unknowingly) craving for:

The economy could have been the envy of many countries in the reegion; the Educational System could have been the best in the East, the Healthcare System could have been a shining example and the Elderly, Infirm & Incapable would have been cared for properly and with dignity.
The Police Department could have been re-invented and set-up on premises without the eternal corruption . . . . . just to mention a few things that srping to mind.

This man is an insult to the human race and a very bad nightmare for Thai’ society.

I sincerely hope Karma will catch-up with him and his ilk !

Sincerely,

JGK/Pattaya-Thailand

]]> By: Critiquing Thaksin, III: Human Rights and the “War on Drugs” « Thaksin Skeptic: Supporting Manchester City, Democracy and Human Rights http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-35 Critiquing Thaksin, III: Human Rights and the “War on Drugs” « Thaksin Skeptic: Supporting Manchester City, Democracy and Human Rights Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:03:58 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-35 [...] harrowing stories like the one told in Sunday’s Mirror of a female shopkeeper summarily shot in front of her own [...] [...] harrowing stories like the one told in Sunday’s Mirror of a female shopkeeper summarily shot in front of her own [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-34 Jason Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:48:06 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-34 Very interesting read, well written. I believe Thailand is looking ahead to an even brighter future now. Very interesting read, well written. I believe Thailand is looking ahead to an even brighter future now.

]]> By: Shane http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-32 Shane Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:21:29 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-32 Hi, Tragic. I was living in Thailand while all this was going on. Just a quick correction. Baan Laem is in Phetchaburi province. Hi,

Tragic. I was living in Thailand while all this was going on. Just a quick correction. Baan Laem is in Phetchaburi province.

]]> By: haasie the dutch http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-31 haasie the dutch Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:47:57 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-31 I am happy the coup was set up to get Thaksin off the controls. It seems now that one rotten apple is replaced by a bunch of rotten apples, but i say give the CNS the benefit of the doubt for a bit longer. You can not get rid of a bad regime in a week... When time passes you almost forget the bad things Thaksin did and focus on the here and now; Thailand is not doing very well. But CNS helped us get rid of this unhumain power loving criminal. We should not forget that. What the democrat party should do is invest in pamflets for every villager to explain in normal Thai what Thaksin did wrong or is accused of. Due to the brainwashing of ex-TRT members people forget what he did wrong and he becomes a national hero. Thailand does not have many famous sport figures or movie stars. The only world famous well know figure is Thaksin. He will become a cult hero if he gets Thailand on the football map. 2500 Thai people, guilty or not, got killed with out proper trial. Thais should understand that due to these kind of actions, and a coup needed to get a dictator of his democratic trown, Thailand goes back in time and needs to climb a new difficult route out of trouble. Birma is suddenly not that much lower, and that is not realistic. Thailand is a beautiful country with beautiful people that deserves a place in the developed world. The king has that dream for his kingdom. Educate the people, do not brainwash. Liberties and freedom in moderation step by step. Clean the past, vote for a future! Punish the guilty, support the victims. Show your country men (south, north, east and west) that bad deeds will lead to nothing and together you build a proud future with freedom for every tribe, religious group or other minority... I salute you, the Thai people. Hand in hand for a future of freedom and prosperity for ALL! Choke dee! I am happy the coup was set up to get Thaksin off the controls. It seems now that one rotten apple is replaced by a bunch of rotten apples, but i say give the CNS the benefit of the doubt for a bit longer. You can not get rid of a bad regime in a week…
When time passes you almost forget the bad things Thaksin did and focus on the here and now; Thailand is not doing very well. But CNS helped us get rid of this unhumain power loving criminal. We should not forget that.

What the democrat party should do is invest in pamflets for every villager to explain in normal Thai what Thaksin did wrong or is accused of. Due to the brainwashing of ex-TRT members people forget what he did wrong and he becomes a national hero.
Thailand does not have many famous sport figures or movie stars. The only world famous well know figure is Thaksin. He will become a cult hero if he gets Thailand on the football map.

2500 Thai people, guilty or not, got killed with out proper trial. Thais should understand that due to these kind of actions, and a coup needed to get a dictator of his democratic trown, Thailand goes back in time and needs to climb a new difficult route out of trouble. Birma is suddenly not that much lower, and that is not realistic.
Thailand is a beautiful country with beautiful people that deserves a place in the developed world. The king has that dream for his kingdom. Educate the people, do not brainwash. Liberties and freedom in moderation step by step. Clean the past, vote for a future!
Punish the guilty, support the victims. Show your country men (south, north, east and west) that bad deeds will lead to nothing and together you build a proud future with freedom for every tribe, religious group or other minority…

I salute you, the Thai people. Hand in hand for a future of freedom and prosperity for ALL!

Choke dee!

]]> By: Two Links (One Old, One New) and a Schedule Update « Thaksin Skeptic: Supporting Manchester City, Democracy and Human Rights http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-30 Two Links (One Old, One New) and a Schedule Update « Thaksin Skeptic: Supporting Manchester City, Democracy and Human Rights Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:02:16 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-30 [...] second is this article from the Sunday Mirror about the daughter of a female shopkeeper who was reportedly shot on the [...] [...] second is this article from the Sunday Mirror about the daughter of a female shopkeeper who was reportedly shot on the [...]

]]> By: Thad Williamson http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-29 Thad Williamson Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:02:21 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-29 Certainly a disturbing article--hope you keep tracking this story. See this blog which is taking a looking at the whole Thaksin/City controversy-- thaksinskeptic.wordpress.com Certainly a disturbing article–hope you keep tracking this story. See this blog which is taking a looking at the whole Thaksin/City controversy–

thaksinskeptic.wordpress.com

]]> By: Vic Hain http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-22 Vic Hain Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:50:06 +0000 http://www.andrew-drummond.com/2007/08/05/a-question-for-the-billionaire-ex-pm-of-thailand-why-did-your-pol/#comment-22 That question still reverberate in Thailand: Why did Thaksin mastermind, orchestrate, direct and literally micromanage the weekly blacklists and the weekly extrajudicial kills during 2003 - 05 anti-drugs madnesss while PM of Thailand? And yet not ONE drug lord was arrested or killed. For TV glory or expediency or his URGE to appear godlike perhaps? Thaksin as PM of Thailand then had the commanding overwhelming majority in the Thai parliament with his Thai Rak Thai party in complete control of the Thailand's law making body, and Thaksin could have authored and passed the most punishing anti-drug law in the world, if he so chose, but did NOT . . . but instead found his KICKS from directing that horrific extrajudicial rampage that led to the death of some 8,000 (latest estimates) very poor, mostly illiterate villagers. I hope Manchester City can keep Thaksin Shinawatra as their permanent guest until he dies. In Thailand, if ever Thaksin manages to return to power, he will most certainly revert to his Mr. Hyde extrajudicial monster side . . . That question still reverberate in Thailand: Why did Thaksin mastermind, orchestrate, direct and literally micromanage the weekly blacklists and the weekly extrajudicial kills during 2003 - 05 anti-drugs madnesss while PM of Thailand? And yet not ONE drug lord was arrested or killed. For TV glory or expediency or his URGE to appear godlike perhaps?

Thaksin as PM of Thailand then had the commanding overwhelming majority in the Thai parliament with his Thai Rak Thai party in complete control of the Thailand’s law making body, and Thaksin could have authored and passed the most punishing anti-drug law in the world, if he so chose, but did NOT . . . but instead found his KICKS from directing that horrific extrajudicial rampage that led to the death of some 8,000 (latest estimates) very poor, mostly illiterate villagers.

I hope Manchester City can keep Thaksin Shinawatra as their permanent guest until he dies. In Thailand, if ever Thaksin manages to return to power, he will most certainly revert to his Mr. Hyde extrajudicial monster side . . .

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