City blinded by money in race to bind Thais - Man City should think twice before accepting Thaksin Shinawatra's millions - The Guardian blogs, May 23, 2007
...A spokesman for Seymour Pierce, which stands to make considerable fees if the deal goes ahead, said Thaksin's record had been considered:
"The information we have is that Thaksin was a successful and popular prime minister who was removed by a military coup. There are strict rules on money laundering and politically exposed persons, and we and all the professional advisers are satisfied we are able to act for Thaksin Shinawatra..."
Popular Posts
- Prem Tinsulanonda in Context
- Who came crawling after all?
- I’m with Pom!
- Weekly News Magazines: Coronation, May, 2019
- The best man for the job is…
- Weekly News Magazines: Thanathorn switched off, May, 2019
- To disclose is the Key, To Conceal is the Exemption
- Filling the senate
- What is needed to ruin the Future Forward Party?
- Heaven vs Hell
- Democracy Just Doesn’t Work