So, the anti government demonstrations by the PAD(Peoples Alliance for Democracy) over the last three weeks seemed to have payed off. The Thai court today ruled that the current pm,Samak Wilawhet, appeared on a television cooking show for which he was compensated. Which is forbidden by the constitution of Thailand.Apparently he is also going to be charged with fraud? Looks like the country once again is in for elections and the corruption that goes with it?
Interesting thing that came to light! I was wondering where the PAD obtained all the support for the demonstrations in Bangkok? I am married to a Thai national and her family stay in Lop Buri province, about 2 hours drive from the capital, in a small town with the name of Khok Samrong.News conveyed is that the PAD provided transport to Bangkok and paid each person 1000 baht to participate in the demonstrations.I am stating,this is hear say and i have not been able to personally speak to anyone that has taken up this offer or participated. Will re-post if i have something concrete but take this as some food for thought!
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