Remember those halcyon days straight after the coup when young hot-headed members were rejoicing in Thaksin's downfall, asserting without doubt that he would soon be stripped of his wealth and be convicted of the heinous crimes he committed while prime minister? (Stand up, Young Master Cedric and others) Well, boys and girls, I said then it wasn't going to happen, and it won't. A story and a cartoon from yesterday's Nation illustrate the current mood in Bangkok. As well, it's increasingly obvious that this was a coup cooked up by the king and his Army buddies to get rid of someone who was becoming an alternative source of patronage and respect for the Thai people and who might be in a position to exercise undue influence on the next king (oh yes, we're in the end-game here for Bhumpibol)

The cartoon shows the coup leaders sitting (in a "CNS Brainstorming Session") with a list of Thaksin's crimes that justify the coup. One of them is saying "Could his face being too square possibly be another good reason for the coup?"

The article quotes a media reform activist. Here is some of what she says - and I'll put in the hyperlink for the rest
Quote Originally Posted by Supinya Klangnarong
Deposed Premier Thaksin Shinawatra's ill-gotten wealth is unlikely to ever be confiscated, media reform activist Supinya Klangnarong said yesterday.

"We can't expect the Council for National Security to do it because they all came from the same class and even if they have conflict about the issue, they're unlikely to go the whole hog or set a new standard by seizing Thaksin's assets," said Supinya.

Her view, at a symposium on how to create a culture of reform, was echoed by others.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/11 ... 019849.php

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