Family is ready for Yingluck to lead Pheu Thai Party

Q: How is Thaksin going to return to the country, with his back to the wall?

A: He will come back with the consent of people in the country, with legal consent. He will come back with pride.

Q: The most serious charge against him seems to be not being loyal to the institution of monarchy?

A: We are accused - but in fact we respect the institution. We know that we have to serve every member of the Royal Family. Because we are laymen, we do not know what we have done adversely to affect the monarchy. We can give our life to them, why are we accused of not being loyal?

Q: Do you discuss among the family why Thaksin faces such serious charges?

A: It is the karma of the family and the country. If the country is unfortunate because people in the country are divided, then it is the bad karma of the country. I want to ask: how it is possible that one man alone can bring glory or bring down the country?

Q: But he had the power as the country leader?

A: When he had the power, did he abuse it? It is true that power comes with responsibility and morality, but whoever has the power must use it firmly and absolutely. When Thaksin was in power, the country was in bad shape so he had to use power more resolutely, more than thinking of morality.

Q: Are the red shirts helping Thaksin for the karma he did by seeking a Royal pardon?

A: People who are petitioning have sympathy for him and realise his good deeds and competency and want him back to help solve problems facing the country. Personally, I want to put it as "seeking a Royal decision" so that problems are resolved.

Q: But what about the righteousness?

A: When there is a strong intention, the righteousness completely vanishes. Sometimes love and sincerity is above righteousness.

Q: Do you think if the move puts the pressure on the Royal power?

A: Those who love Thaksin want compassion and sympathy (to solve the problems) and want guidance to bring about peace in the country. If society only thinks of right or wrong, the country will continue to suffer. Compassion is above law.

Q: Do you think the Shinawatra family should lead the Pheu Thai Party?

A: Why not? Many parties are developing in that direction. We should look to see if that person can bring prosperity to the party and the country.

Q: The party will be criticised that it cannot exist without Thaksin?

A: You cannot deny that this party was born from Thakin who has brought it success. It is impossible to say that it has nothing to do with Thaksin.

Q: Reports have it that Thaksin has decided to have Yingluck (Khun Poo) lead the party. Is she suitable?

A: In terms of management, closeness and control over MPs, Khun Poo is suitable. In terms of popularity, Chalerm has it. But [when giving] a house, you give [it] to your children or family members.

Q: Some people said it is not worth it because the whole family will fall victim to politics.

A: If you want to play Songkran but you don't want to get wet, then don't play. There is hot, cold water, nice-smelling, and stinking water. If you are going to play, you have to accept it. There is no success without obstacles.

Q: Have you asked Khun Poo if she is ready to politically play Songkran?

A: If it is necessary, she has to.

Q: So the family still supports each other in politics?

A: We do not support our family to play politics because they have the same last name; but we look at qualifications: Who is strong? If it is our relatives, then we are proud.

Q: What is the party's direction on bringing Thaksin home?

A: We will point out his good deeds and mistakes. If his good deeds are more than his mistakes, he should be able to return to the country and be accepted by the people.

Q: That means Thaksin must come back without any charges against him?

A: Suppose I have one baht in debt, but 5,000 baht in cash. Since I have much more money than debt, you have to accept me, right?

Q: Will it affect the country's justice system?

A: No.

Q: So the court verdict is not sacred?

A: No, we have a process to make it correct. We must have a new verdict by allowing appeal. There are many ways out.

Q: His case went through only one court, so we have to amend the law for him?

A: Suppose your house has a hole, you will allow your house to collapse because of this hole? That is up to you. We should plug up the hole so we live peacefully. Who invented law? Man. Why should we attach or stick to the law that we write forever? [In] those days this law [might have been] right, but not today. Do you want change and improvement?

Q: Do you think the country will achieve national reconciliation, if Thaksin is allowed to come back without being found guilty of any offence?

A: Yes. Every problem will end. If we think of his ability and competency, problems surrounding him are small.

Q: If the Pheu Thai Party comes back to power, will the country achieve reconciliation?

A: I have no idea. If I have power, I will prostrate myself before Abhisit, asking him to join forces in making the country prosper. You do not need to make me part of the government, let me remain as the Opposition, but can we clear up some problems?

Q: Is this what the Pheu Thai Party want?

A: No this is my personal desire.

Q: Is there a chance the Pheu Thai Party [would] join the Democrat Party in the coalition government?

A: As the saying goes, water cannot be with fire - but in one person there is earth, water, wind and fire [all] together.

Q: What are the conditions?

A: I have no idea. Today we have to put out the fire raging in the country. If we continue to quarrel, the country will be destroyed.

Q: Are you confident the party will win the next general election?

A: Yes very confident. But I do not know whether we will be the government or the opposition. We may get more MPs by 30 per cent.