On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:40:28 -0800 (PST), xis2xis@googlemail.com wrote:
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>One of the top PAD leaders is Chamlong Srimuang, a former general with
>close ties to Gen Pren Tinsulanonda, the king's most senior advisor.
>
The above statement is an example of the level of understand that
either you, or the individual you quote, have of Thailand.
General Chamlong did in fact work for General Prem, his secretary, if
I remember correctly.
Chamlong's first political activity was to run, and be elected,
Governor of Bangkok. He formed the Palang Darma political party (and
now we get to the good part) he is the individual that brought Thaksin
into politics as a member of the Palang Darma party.
While your quotation implies that Chamlong, having close ties to
General Prem, is obviously anti Thaksin while the truth is that having
brought Thaksin into politics and observed his actions he has
developed an aversion to Thaksin's activities.
In other words, an individual who has had the opportunity to observe
Thaksin at close range dislikes him.........ever wonder why?
Cheers,
Schweik
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