If I am being kind, the latest Thai prime minister can be described as “a character.” The people’s choice upon a return to democracy, Samak Sundaravej is not obviously an intellectual giant; but he does provide regular entertainment for the media.
The latest upset relates to the cancellation of his cooking show by the Election Commission. Yes, Samak finds time to run the country and host his own cooking show called Chim Pai Bon Pai, which translates somewhat oddly into “tasting while complaining.” Samak is complaining about the show being cancelled, the Election Commission argues that hosting a show qualifies as being employed, and you can’t be employed and be prime minister at the same time; so nah nah nah.
Samak is also complaining about a suspicious “man with a receding hairline” who is apparently attempting to sabotage the government. A Thai newspaper was quick to respond with a photo of a bunch of prominent people with receding hairlines who are indignant at the implication that their lack of hair means they are trying to get rid of our cooking show host; sorry, Prime Minister.
Rumours abound that another coup may be on the way. If there is, I hope they take it a bit more seriously around here; last time we never saw a tank or even a soldier.
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2008-05-25| Jock saysFront row - 4th left …
Isn’t that Sven Goran Erickson …
Aha I guess he’s there because of the tie-in with Taksin via Man City …
2008-05-27| Spike saysWell spotted!