There are no "good guys" in the present conflict. You have
Crook #1 A self made Billionaire who entered onto the political field ... and in my opinion probably did game the system...
Crook #2 That old wolf Prem Tinsulanonda Special advisor to the King and part of the Monarchy. His group of "Ex-Military" now turned business tycoons control the levers of power. So basically Corp Billionaire vs Military Billionaires
But crook #1 at least took care of his constituents....and himself
Crook #2... Well same ole same ole.
I believe the succession to the throne has a lot to do with these manuvers... That young upstart Thaskin can never out play the ole
Machiavellian Prem.
This scenario is also quite plausible.
* ABHISIT IS DUMPED, CARETAKER GOVERNMENT INSTALLED
The coming days could determine whether Abhisit is viewed as the man who restored law and order to Bangkok and began healing wounds, or as the hapless intellectual who failed to do the job. Analysts say the military wants to keep his government in power until it completes an annual reshuffle of top posts, as it involves power, prestige and control of army-linked firms.
If the military-backed coalition thinks Abhisit needs to be abandoned, he will be dumped, but his roadmap to reconciliation might survive. This involves early elections and reforms to heal wounds. An acceptable figure would be named as a caretaker prime minister until fresh elections, not due until December 2011.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64J2YW20100520 Lese Majeste Cases Rise, But Public in the Dark
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=51434