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Discussion 1 : 04/11/2012 at 10:46 PM

ringmaster - "...and the event was even reported by the Houston Post. " Considering the Houston Post has not existed for almost 20 years, I'd say you are fudging the truth here a little. The Post was bought out by the Chronicle years ago. Unless there's some Houston Post run by Thaksin and Noppodum. Google has not a single reference to Thaksin visiting Houston. Perhaps ringmaster can provide the link to a defunct newspaper about an article that doesn't exist. Or a link to some pictures.

Discussion 2 : 04/11/2012 at 10:11 AM

#32 I'll go with you on this and then give billion to 1 odds that the ringmaster whose flags states he is in thailand ...but happened to be in houston when his hero was there can not produce the houston post article

Discussion 3 : 04/11/2012 at 08:21 AM

brilliant - Noppadon did announce that Thaksin would have lunch in Houston and the event was even reported by the Houston Post. Of course, you could accuse the Houston Post of lying and paid by Thaksin to do so. I wonder what the odds of that happening are? A billion to one?

Discussion 4 : 04/11/2012 at 02:52 AM

Does anyone else find it strange that one of the red shirts on the Bangkok Post forums just happened to see Thaksin in a city Noppodum never claimed Thaksin went to? What a coincidence! I wonder what the odss of that happening are? A billion to one?

Discussion 5 : 03/11/2012 at 11:44 PM

justfacts #29 Oh, Thaksin was definitely in the US in August. He made public trips to several cities. I happened to personally see him in Houston, Texas at Brennan's Steakhouse. If you ever go there, be sure to order the Texas Wild Shrimp Remoulade appetizer - delicious.

Discussion 6 : 03/11/2012 at 08:59 PM

buster - you should do some research before saying things like Thaksin is a genius in business. He failed at every business he attempted for years until his army buddies gave him a no bid contract with no competition that formed the basis of AIS. Anyone can be a genius when running a business with no competition. Look how much market share AIS lost the second competition was introduced because if it's poor service, high pricing and lousy management.

Discussion 7 : 03/11/2012 at 07:21 PM

Several of you keep posting that he got a visa to the USA...there has been not one shed of truth to that trip, other than his lawyer saying so....not one picture in any paper nor article in any USA paper...so lets put that to rest in the same bed as attorneys never lie and Thaksin was not corrupt.

Discussion 8 : 03/11/2012 at 06:08 PM

How much longer are we to listen to all the talk of this man? Sooner or later he will come back and once again run the country. Under the present government he has taken control of the military and police forces. While the courts remain somewhat independent, they really cannot stop him. It is only a matter of time before, like a monkey picking fleas off the back of an elephant, he rides back into town. It is tragic and sad that the majority of people really want him. Be careful what you wish for- you just might get it.

Discussion 9 : 03/11/2012 at 04:26 PM

hillfarang If you really believe that Thaksin was ever elected democratically, I have some swamp land for sale, you might be interested in....oh, sorry. It's gone. Thaksin already built a shambles of an airport on it.

Discussion 10 : 03/11/2012 at 04:23 PM

Khun Noppadol certainly earns his fees. Just a friendly visit? Or because Myanmar has just changed its rule for foreign investment?

Discussion 11 : 03/11/2012 at 01:18 PM

Let us not forget Thaksin's deal to sell satellite services to Myanmar that netted him 2 billion baht profit. Thaksin has NO friends only people riding along on the corrupt trail of money. Not one Thai policeman has the courage to stand up for Thailand to go arrest him. Shameful and cowardly.

Discussion 12 : 03/11/2012 at 01:11 PM

D15 Hillfarang & D18 Asian Hand - Thaksin travels freely for many reasons, none of which are the world's view of Thailand's justice system. 1: It has been widely reported that he has multiple passports, hence can enter countries without being TS from Thailand; 2: He is quite rich and a hand full of cash goes a long way, when entering country by private plane and staying off the books; 3: The current Thai government is not pursuing his arrest and without their request foreign countries won't chase him.

Discussion 13 : 03/11/2012 at 11:55 AM

D18 and above the law in the USA - he got a visa to enter your country!

Discussion 14 : 03/11/2012 at 11:15 AM

the fugitive and his followers appear to be above the law of the land,here in thailand ,the law enforcement appears not to be seen working,so what is the point in having law and order,to forgive and forget ?

Discussion 15 : 03/11/2012 at 10:26 AM

"The man is a genius in business." Then why did his early ventures all end in failure, leaving him deeply in debt?

Discussion 16 : 03/11/2012 at 10:16 AM

Thaksin doesnt make trips to see friends .Only to benefit himself .Noppadon just perjured himself yet again .Thaksin can manipulate the situation all he wants but the hatred people feel for him cant be manipulated .

Discussion 17 : 03/11/2012 at 10:10 AM

Disc.14 Buster: …..ethics of doing business as it is today? No ethics in Thailand, just greed and corruption. Globally it’s different and better controlled. Oops, you’ve just shot yourself in your foot by comparing your idol to Madoff and Stanford – yes they’re geniuses – at corruption, not business.

Discussion 18 : 03/11/2012 at 10:09 AM

Hey folks lets not forget that the "leader of the free world" granted K. Thaksin a visa to enter the USA. He travels the world with no restriction. So the global community doesn't recognize the Thai legal system and therefore he is not a convicted felon. As for Thein Sein, this guy is a relic, delusional and they both share "being ousted" with shattered egos they both want to rebuild no doubt.

Discussion 19 : 03/11/2012 at 10:02 AM

Several comments here accuse Noppadon of lying yet they do not present any facts to back their claims. "There will be no business deals made during the meeting, Mr Noppadon said." Noppadon seems to be a competent lawyer. I wouldn't think Thaksin would hire an incompetent one. Competent lawyers choose their words carefully. You can take it as "Business deals will be discussed but not made." I don't think I've ever caught Noppadon in an outright lie when he makes these type of announcements.

Discussion 20 : 03/11/2012 at 09:47 AM

The childish obsession with Thaksin is blurring the vision and thoughts of the anti-Red posters here. If you want to be objective, and here I'm assuming that not many of you are Thai nationals, then why don't you lobby this newspaper to call on the government for swift justice in the hypocritical length of time that the thugs of PAD i.e. Yellow shirts have been allowed to get away with the acts of terrorism in the occupation and ransacking of Government House and taking over two international airports resulting in the virtual closure of Thailand not just a road junction in Bangkok. That the Red Shirts, who are accused of crimes in Bangkok aft

Discussion 21 : 03/11/2012 at 09:45 AM

Hey posters: "Is the entire World, a 'red shirt'?" Or, are all of these countries where TS travels freely not aware of his 'criminal fugitive' status that you constantly point out? Or, more likely, they see TS as more of a victim of the illegal military coup. It always makes me smile to hear those scream about his criminal activity (signing for his wife) while they totally ignore the fact that men overthrew a democratically elected government & then got away 'Scot free.' I guess they support only the laws that they like!

Discussion 22 : 03/11/2012 at 09:30 AM

Mr 10 pete...... How would you describe the global economy and ethics of doing business as it is today? Tea party gathering maybe? The man is a genius in business. But so was Bernie Madoff and Mr Stanford.

Discussion 23 : 03/11/2012 at 09:16 AM

In Forbes last week Thaksin boasted about his African friends. Being friends with and supporting Mugabe is not something to boast about. Indicative of Thaksin's lack of morals and his favored style of 'democracy'.

Discussion 24 : 03/11/2012 at 09:02 AM

Noppadon = Lawyer = Couldn't lie straight in bed

Discussion 25 : 03/11/2012 at 08:52 AM

Is there an extradition treaty with Burma? Oh dear, this is happening right on the face of ASEAN. Something is terribly wrong for Burma to receive this fugitive as a guest.

Discussion 26 : 03/11/2012 at 08:47 AM

Disc3. Buster: “Mr Thaksin is a business man and a damned good one”. I guess you must read The Corruption Chronicle.

Discussion 27 : 03/11/2012 at 08:26 AM

Once again the arrest warrant imposed against thaksin is totally ignored by myanmar government. A meaningless arrest warrant resulted from a political persecution by thaksin's political opponents.

Discussion 28 : 03/11/2012 at 07:38 AM

And we all are grouped together as Asean. Not a showcase of justice so to see. I bet the Dubai man cannot do this in Singapore or Malaysia, they understand the implications.

Discussion 29 : 03/11/2012 at 06:37 AM

Be careful President Thein Sein! I’m sure your advisers keep you updated on this man. If you want to learn about democracy, this is not man. If you want to learn about a modern and progressive education system, this is not the man. If you want to learn about rule of law and its enforcement, this is not the man. Modern, safe railway system? Look elsewhere. In other word keep your guard up and keep your sense of humor when in his presence.

Discussion 30 : 03/11/2012 at 06:10 AM

"The warrant for Thaksin's arrest was a product of the coup that overthrew his government" The arrest warrant is not a product of the coup, but of Thaksin's malfeasance and criminal activity.

Discussion 31 : 03/11/2012 at 05:34 AM

The bad thing is all ofthis come from an attorney of Thaksin who never tells the truth,talking about Thaksin ,who doesn't know the diffrence between truth and lies

Discussion 32 : 03/11/2012 at 05:22 AM

All they need do now is invite Thaksin's other "friend" Hun Sen and they will constitute a triumvirate of criminals.Perhaps the Burmese regime could offer Thaksin some of the large amount of space in their bizarre Capital to accomodate his Government in exile and visits by red shirt mobs.Hopefully Suu Kyi is keeping away from this get together.

Discussion 33 : 03/11/2012 at 05:02 AM

Look Lets bypass political opinion for once, and concentrate on the Icon this man has become. Old friends are nothing new in an environment of business opportunities. PT wants a deep sea port build in Myanmar with Thai money and expertise, so who fits the lobby profile? exactly! Cambodia needs money, and an old friend gets the highest medal honor ever seen in Cambodian history, to encourage Gambling...a Thai addiction by the way, national parks are bluntly sold as necessary development areas for rubber plantations.....Thai money. Mr Thaksin is a business man and a damned good one, payning fees in the Cayman rocks, Sister guarantees s

Discussion 34 : 03/11/2012 at 03:36 AM

Just about everything Noppadom Pattama said here is(let's put it mildly)untrue,except the availability of rooms on the Thai side. That's a pretty bad score if you ask me.

Discussion 35 : 03/11/2012 at 03:22 AM

Let’s look if The Lady will meet Thaksin, I guess not…