Thailand’s Thaksin says amnesty key to reconciliation – AP, July 17, 2012
…”Everyone says the same thing, that reconciliation must include amnesty,” he told a panel discussion at the Strategic Review Forum in Jakarta. “It’s long overdue for Thailand to bring about reconciliation.
“If you learn how to forgive, that’s the only key, it’s the key to reconciliation. I’d like to urge all parties in Thailand to forgive…”
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If you despise the corrupt arrogant bastard, continue despising him. In the long-run it will be far more constructive than appeasement.
Here is Thai version of “Thaksin says amnesty – key to reconciliation and long overdue”
http://www.manager.co.th/Around/ViewNews.aspx?NewsID=9550000088531