Chaturon's new book to tell 'truth'

Chaturon's book launch will be held as a talk show with television anchorman Nattakorn Devakula at the Imperial Thara Hotel at 1pm.

Chaturon took two years to write the book by posing questions and proposing answers on the country's political scene during the period before the September 19, 2006 military coup until the present day.

The 330-page tome touches on subjects surrounding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He explains why Thaksin did what he did and what Thaksin plans to do next.

He also analyses Thaksin's weaknesses and offers him suggestions on the political front.

He disagrees with Thaksin's recent role in the opposition movement, saying Thaksin should not have "launched an offensive" as he did.

The book delves into the role of the red shirts and predicts what would happen during and after their rallies.

Chaturon describes the red shirts' flaws for failing to commit to their ideology and for changing their stance too fast.

The People's Alliance for Democracy, new politics from 1932-2032 and the "Judicial Activism" movement are covered.

The book takes up the Privy Councils' function in a democracy, saying the members must adapt their role and accept criticism.

Chaturon calls for an investigation into reports that privy councillor and former prime minister Surayud Chulanont and others met with Piya Malakul at a dinner hosted by him at his Sukhumvit residence.

The book says the royal institution should be maintained and the monarchy would be strong if the parliamentary system is strong.

The lese majeste law must not be used as a tool to destroy political rivals or seize power, the book goes on to say.

Chaturon agrees with amending the Constitution to pardon banned politicians. The ban on the 111 executives of the Thai Rak Thai Party runs against international justice principles.

"People who do not commit offences should not be held responsible for offences committed by others,'' he says.