“The so-called People’s Alliance for Democracy proposes an audaciously undemocratic “new politics” whereby most members of parliament would be appointed.” Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Geneva

“The insurgents still style themselves as the “People’s Alliance for Democracy,” but this time some of their leaders are explicit in calling for just the opposite: the restoration of a full monarchy or a military-backed autocracy.” Washington Post

“What his [Samak’s] opponents, who come under the misleading banner of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), want is a mandate on demand, by theft.” Straits Times

Even though the PAD’s very name includes the word democracy, many of its supporters are skeptical of electoral politics.” Time

“Neither the PAD nor the DAAD advocate any recognisable form of democracy.” Guardian

“The rebel groups are trying to roll back the results of last December’s general elections and reinstall rule by an urban elite traditionally backed by the Thai armed forces.” Irish Times

“An alliance of street protesters and a reactionary elite.” Financial Times

“The latest ideologue [Sondhi] who promises to fix their country’s democracy by – once again – breaking it.” Wall Street Journal

“What the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) did on August 26 … was a putsch.” La Stampa

“Authoritarian rabble … the woefully misnamed People’s Alliance for Democracy … a gruesome bunch of reactionary businessmen, generals and aristocrats.” Economist

“The PAD leadership is no collection of spotless democrats.” The Independent (London)

The group’s name appears to be a misnomer as it is neither populist nor does it want representative democracy.” Al Jazeera

BangkokDan

(BangkokDan: I hesitate to edit this comment. Please refrain from too strong language.)

The casino’s open, try your luck. Don’t worry, it’s a safe bet.

BangkokDan

It’s a worry that democracy might enable some ordinary people to participate in some of the rorts and special funding schemes we have got so used to enjoying …

Being a member of the traditional ruling class is such hard graft these days, our old mates don’t seem to have access to the good things like they use to …

This taksin was a real disaster, he was smart enough to close off some of our schemes like the underground lottery and those nice people that use to give us money to let them keep operating their supposedly illegal businesses in drugs and some of those nice little boys and girls from over the border …

Thaksin started the rot and this samak is just carrying on with the same policies …

When will Thailand get politically rid of this corrupt person? When will the people understand, that what the PAD want and most understanding Thai people want (but unfortunately not the majority) is in fact a good cause, and a scream for change (less corruption, less dictatorship by selfish people) and is the better solution for this country, compared to any support or control, by those corrupt Thaksin, Newin & cronies and co.

I really can’t believe how all these corrupt coalition party member’s still continue to listen to Thaksin, despite knowing that he was so corrupt and bad for Thailand. All with a low-IQ proxy, who does exactly the same thing as Thaksin did: divide the country into two parts.

I really can’t believe how Thailand is sinking and sinking, still under Thaksin’s dictatorship even more and more. When will they get rid of him? When will they learn?

When will the people also learn, who is the much bigger evil (group), and understand that if we want to progress, that we have to decide to get first rid of something, before the progress can happen?! Opposing all sides and put your head in the sand, is no solution.

Thailand has to move on, but without Thaksin, that is clear for every person with common sense, no?

And to top it off, they seek advice from a fugitive in London about whether the evidence fabricator should be re-appointed!

Remember the June newsletter of Khun Vongthip:

“Millions of baht more were paid anonymously into PAD’s account to keep them going.”

Those anonymous donors expect a return on their investment.

As the PPP expects a return on its investment. You don’t “win” elections here without being rewarded!

PAD + PPP = Same same, but different. Both here to stay, in a way.

BangkokDan

She’s sincere. She believes what she’s writing …

The all stuff is mixed with blatant lies (Europe! She confuses senate, upper house and lower house like in France for instance) and perfect non-sense (people in HK are not educated – yet? So on this rather strange scale, how can we qualify the people in Thailand?!).

Scary.

I totally agree with you.

This large group can’t be ignored any longer! No matter what current bloggers, international media etc. are warning. I still see and believe that actually the Thaksin clan is the true enemy of democracy; with their level of current and past corruption and with this dictator demanding and controlling the majority of our current MPs, with deep pockets, mostly gained by government controlled deals and laws benefiting him/themselves and his people.

A national government with the Democrats included is currently the only reasonable and honest way out of this Thaksin mess, he produced and still is holding and creating us, since 2001!

We pray for Thailand that these people start working for the good of the country and people, and stop trying to realize their own egoistic and personal financial goals, via telephone calls to London.