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thailife
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I am.
I spent 5 years going to LOS 6-8 trips per year. Now I have settled down and bringing my newest love here to be with me. My time in LOS is about done, and was losing it's appeal to me anyway. I will probably drift to South Ameirca, the DR or other places closer, but my time is almost done. I figure I will do maybe 1 trip a year after 08 just to have some fun, but I have a lot of great memories. But you will all still see my posts through the year until she gets here.
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Posted on: 12:46 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from thailife on 2:24 am on Aug. 12, 2008
I believe it was more the old powers that be that finally showed just how strong they are....
Quote: from thailife on 2:24 am on Aug. 12, 2008
It was all arranged by the powers that be a long time ago. You are found guilty, you will go to China, then to England and not come back.
He was probably not exaggerating about assassination attempts -- except that was his 'option #2', if he doesn't stay the &^%$* out of Dodge.
All things considered - good riddance.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 1:15 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
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juniper
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Quote: from Singlolo on 8:45 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
Where are the kids? Still in Thailand?
The kids left for london on Sat. Once the conviction on Pojaman was handed down it is game over.
Thaksin have grossly miscalculated. He was counting on PPP and his influence on the judicial system to anchor his political come back. However, he forgot one thing, once he do not have the PM title, he really do not have any leverage on his follower other than loyalty. And loyalty in politics is cheaper than sand in the Sahara. Samak and his gang of four have already severely undercut his influence in PPP. And judicial system have greatly enhance power from the junta back constitution. Once the King give them the mandate to be assertive, the writing is on the wall.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:58 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from juniper on 9:32 am on Aug. 12, 2008
The kids left for london on Sat.
No one noticed that?
Investigative journalism, my ass!
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Posted on: 7:14 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
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DaffyDuck
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The great getaway
http://www.bangkokpost.com
By Pradit Ruangdit
Discussions on whether and why Thaksin Shinawatara should go into exile and seek political asylum lasted a month, before a decision was made and plans were finalised.
Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to go back into exile overseas followed two meetings with Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej in the past month, a highly placed source in the People Power party (PPP) said.
The two men discussed ways the PPP could deal with the anti-government sentiment that had intensified since Mr Thaksin's return from his first period of self-exile, the source said.
Mr Thaksin had agreed to meet with Mr Samak and discuss the possibility of his leaving the country again after people close to him several times urged him to stay overseas until the political rifts in the country eased.
People in Mr Thaksin's close circle pointed out that his presence in Thailand had undesirably painted the PPP-led coalition as a nominee government serving his interests, the source said. This image had been the cause of many of the difficulties the government experienced. It could not push through implementation of its policies, Mr Thaksin was told.
Members of the previous government also mistrusted him.
Negative rumours about Mr Thaksin were frequently circulated and he could not control the situation. More importantly, the political rifts between pro-and anti-Thaksin people had turned increasingly violent.
Because of this people around Mr Thaksin suggested that he leave Thailand and live in exile abroad, said the source.
At the two meetings Mr Thaksin discussed his best options with Mr Samak.
People close to Mr Thaksin were informed about two weeks in advance that he would not return to Bangkok to report to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions yesterday, as required, said the source.
Mr Thaksin had employed a team of lawyers in Britain to make an application for political asylum, the source said. It was believed they had already filed the papers.
The source said it was expected that Mr Thaksin's absence would lead to an easing of political tensions and that Mr Samak would be in sole control of the administration.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:16 pm on Aug. 11, 2008
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ThaidUp
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Thanksfornuttin just thought he was creating an new Olympic sport in long distance running. I think he will end up with the gold.
It is funny watching the soccer league waffling about whether to oust him from ownership of Man City when they know that no one else will step up and buy them. I think they also have a future in politics.
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Posted on: 12:58 am on Aug. 12, 2008
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ThaidUp
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Quote: from Singlolo on 1:45 am on Aug. 12, 2008
Candid question...
How can somebody found guilty of a crime by a court of law in Thailand and released on bail pending appeal can be allowed to travel overseas?
Incompetence. In the USA the courst will confiscate a person's passport for serious crime proceeding when a person is on bail.
Once again Thailand makes the front page of CNN looking like fools.
Seen the Queen making her Mother's Day speech on TV with Samak all dressed in his white uniform in the front row hunched over sleeping. A claasic!
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:03 am on Aug. 12, 2008
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dfp
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Re passport. Mr Thaksin also managed to have his diplomatic passport re-instated (as a former PM) thanks to the current government.
Amazing story. TIT.
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Posted on: 1:19 am on Aug. 12, 2008
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DaffyDuck
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Quote: from dfp on 3:53 pm on Aug. 12, 2008
Mr Thaksin also managed to have his diplomatic passport re-instated (as a former PM) thanks to the current government.
NO. WAY.
You're kidding? Yeah, truly as ThaidUp pointed out : "Once again Thailand makes the front page of CNN looking like fools."
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:07 am on Aug. 12, 2008
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