Democrat slams Thaksin over interview

Published: 9/11/2009 at 04:21 PM
Online news: Breakingnews

Thepthai Senpong, spokesman for Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, slammed ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra over his interview with The Times, saying the comments in the interview were offensive to the royal institution.

It is the interview that deemed most offensive to the royal institution, he said.

Richard Lloyd Parry, asia editor of The Times, interviewed Thaksin in Dubai and the transcript was posted by Timesonline today.

His report said Thaksin had called for reform of the monarchy and spoke of a future "shining" era when HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the son of His Majesty the King, takes the throne.

Mr Thepthai called on all parties to take action on this matter, saying that it affected the feelings of Thais.

Democrat Party spokesman Buranat Samutarak said that this is not the first time Thaksin has offended the high institution.

He also said that the Democrat Party will propose the government and security agencies consider appropriate action against media that report the interview.

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Mike Barringtor

Discussion 8 : 09/11/2009 at 10:32 PM8
One massive gaffe right after another, the guy is on a roll.
viberg

Discussion 7 : 09/11/2009 at 08:06 PM7
The mouse is too big that is why the cat so scaring.....
Hyperinflation

Discussion 6 : 09/11/2009 at 06:46 PM6
All I can say is Thaksin has used up his last bit of good will. Any hope he had of returning to Thailand under a banner of forgiveness is now hopelessly impossible. Should any of his far fetched dreams come true, and he does come back to the country and re enter politics, there will be civil war. Too many people are absolutely offended.

Except for his minority of ardent supporters, most of the country will never accept him now. He made a huge mistake this time.
David Brown

Discussion 5 : 09/11/2009 at 06:33 PM5
I wonder how these people know that the "institution" is offended?

did they ask anyone? or just make it up to suit themselves?

are they guilty of lese majeste for claiming to speak for the "institution"?
@_@

Discussion 4 : 09/11/2009 at 05:28 PM4
oh! news that affect people feeling cant be released? that's so funny. i've never known that. by representing for the whole Party, and you sid like that??? hahaha.... look like you're not an educated person. lol
bob

Discussion 3 : 09/11/2009 at 05:16 PM3
98% of Thais have no idea who this Richard Lloyd Parry is. He has been on Thaksins Payroll for over 5 years and has been an ardent supporter of this despot. He is presently involved in writing a book about him.
When will we here about the "Lese Majeste" laws or is it is going to take 5 years to translate. Look what happened to Da Torpedo. 19 years in the slammer. Fair justice is it.
John

Discussion 2 : 09/11/2009 at 05:06 PM2
"affected the emotions of Thais?"

Yeah, it affected them alright. They're laughing so hard, they're falling of their chairs...

Thai politicians are quite funny.
Redent

Discussion 1 : 09/11/2009 at 04:37 PM1
You dont expect the democrat to praise their main opposition leader right?

btw, if this "shinning" interview is considered as "insult" then people really need to get a life

Democrat slams Thaksin over interview