Posts Tagged ‘Sonthi Boonyaratkalin’

Old Soldiers Should Just Fade Away

24, Nov 2009

Bangkok Post’s Atiya Achakulwisut is on form again. Below are key excerpts of her op-ed in response to Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin, the 2006 coup leader, assuming the leadership of the Matubhum Party: I am sure Gen Sonthi has his reasons for coming out of retirement and making a U-turn to join the process of democracy [...]

Coup Maker to Enter Politics… the Proper Way

11, Sep 2009

Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkalin, the 2006 coup leader, announces his intention to re-enter politics. What he must do first in order to succeed is to put on a brave face and denounce his role in the putsch.