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...government supporters' claim that the verdict was an act of judicial activism was dismissed by some. "The court had plenty of evidence to justify its decision," said Jade Donavanik, a former dean of the faculty of law at Siam University. "This is not a judicial coup because the evidence was there. It may be perceived that way because only government coalition parties were on trial. The opposition Democrats were not, but they hadn't had any case brought against them from the beginning...
...last Tuesday, stranding an estimated 350,000 travelers and tourists and causing untold economic losses. The capital's patience for the occupation is wearing thin. "The PAD leaders must also be tried for breaking the law. They have trespassed on property and caused damage which they must pay for," Donavanik said...
...unknown assailant fired a rocket-propelled grenade into the passenger terminal at Don Muang airport. "We need a system in this country where elections can be cleaned up without the results being wiped away. All sides have to respect democracy, although democracy is not always a beautiful thing," Donavanik said. "I'm worried about the aftermath...
...handing them the equivalent of $59,000 in a pastry bag as a gift. "This judicial review and activism on the part of the courts could mean the start of a real checks and balances system in Thailand, and so if it continues it would be a positive development," Donavanik, the law professor, said. "I hope it stays...
...also not clear how much longer Samak and his cabinet will be in office to protest against. Donavanik says if Thaksin fails to survive the legal process, it's unlikely he will continue to support the ruling People Power Party for long, and, he says, "That means other powerful players will have to step forward and fight for control...