Thaksin warrant issued

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Published: 12 Oct 2012 at 00.00
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A warrant for the arrest of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been issued by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions.

Thaksin: Faces malfeasance charge

The warrant, issued on Wednesday, is connected to a case involving 11.58 billion baht in loans from state-owned Krung Thai Bank.

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englishbob
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Discussion 32 : 15 Oct 2012 at 19.1832
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Disc27 Cannuck "Clean up your own backyard before you throw stones because it just makes you all the hipocrates you are."
I hardly know where to begin...
What does 'your own backyard' refer to? Are you suggesting posters in Bangkok Post fora are corrupt?
And why does the existence of other people's corruption somehow negate Thaksin's? Is that the approach we should take with all crimes? "You may be guilty of murder, but other people have escaped justice in the past... so you're free to go." Ridiculous isn't, it? But isn't that what you're advocating for Thaksin's many, many cases?

And finally, 'hipocrates'? Errmm... Ancient Greek Physician? It's this kind of comment that confirms the image of Red Shirts being ignorant and uneducated.
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Discussion 31 : 14 Oct 2012 at 11.1831
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Disc 16, how can you forget theft when it is ongoing - see missing 16 Billion sent to Hong Kong. See Alpine Land deal that continues, etc. It amazes me that given the many many examples of this man's theft and corruption people still defend and deny. It fairly boggles the mind. It's not a case of it being doubtful, the hiding assets with his domestic staff, Lad Prao, the communications sale and no tax, this deal, the list goes on of well documented proof. This is not considering he financed/incited riots that led to major losses of Thai life, social divisions and property loss. Yet they say it didn't happen. It reminds me of that scene in Young Frankenstein when the doc says he can fix Igor's hump and Igor says "what hump?"
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Discussion 30 : 14 Oct 2012 at 04.4730
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D27 : You ask if TS is the only corrupt Thai. Of course he is not the only corrupt person but he is the one that has the most effect on all who live here.

Noting your Canadian flag might I suggest you might find it interesting to dig a little into his dealings with one of your famous sons over their TV deal that went awry many years ago. This might give a valuable clue as to why he seems to have so much trouble today.
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Discussion 29 : 13 Oct 2012 at 06.4629
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canuck - "Not suprised to see all the Thaksin haters here have read this as a conviction. Of course he's guilty when you hate Thaksin. As if he is the only corrupt person in Thailand."

So you obviously think he's completely innocent of any corruption? Or it's okay because he's not the only corrupt person? Either makes you very naive and a tool.
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Discussion 28 : 13 Oct 2012 at 02.4728
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Careful Mr. T...The buzzards are circling
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Discussion 27 : 13 Oct 2012 at 02.4327
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Not suprised to see all the Thaksin haters here have read this as a conviction. Of course he's guilty when you hate Thaksin. As if he is the only corrupt person in Thailand. Clean up your own backyard before you throw stones because it just makes you all the hipocrates you are.
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Discussion 26 : 12 Oct 2012 at 19.1726
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disc #18 dao. he is now in prison at his dubai sand box. Expendables will find him soon if Interpol cannot arrest him.
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Discussion 25 : 12 Oct 2012 at 15.4525
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thailand darkest generation, a ex PM who is above all laws in thailand.

Laughing banana republic my country thailand
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Discussion 24 : 12 Oct 2012 at 15.2924
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ok another arrest warrent has been issued...ok why doesnt the court offically ask for a international warrent i.e interpol, or does that have to be asked for by the goverment
then lets see if they are serious or not and also see what countries acknowledge it and hand over or ban him i.e usa and european countries. hk etc
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Discussion 23 : 12 Oct 2012 at 13.5723
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Very surprised this happens during the PTP administration. AV had two years to do it....what happened?
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