Thaksin's phone-in casting doubts on Govt, vowing to return
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a telephone call to his supporters on Wednesday's night raising doubts whether the government can tackle economic woes and vowing to return to his homeland.
Thaksin's phone-in happened during the fund-raising dinner for the "Truth Today" rally. It also coincided with the inauguration of the Abhisit Vejjajiva government.
Thaksin attacked the grabbing of power by concerted efforts of the judiciary, the military and the Democrat Party.
He said he doubted whether the Democrat-led coalition would last or be able to solve any problems since it had to pay high prices in the form of money, Cabinet quotas and cars in exchange for the coalition alliance.
He added that he was confident he could stage his comeback and return to serve the country once again.
Of 70 Chinese banquet tables, about 30 were filled raising about Bt500,000 per table. Organisers said they collected Bt17 million, half of the targetted funds, from the event.
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