"Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday urged Thais to put their faith in astrology, and blamed the alignment of plants for the current economic and political troubles.
Street protests against the Thaksin government have been rumbling since May 25, while soaring oil prices and inflation have shaken investors and prompted farmers and transport workers to threaten strikes. This is because Mars and Saturn are close together, Mr Thaksin claimed on Monday. He added that the troublres will ease soon.
"Be patient with the headache-inducing situation until July 2," Mr Thaksin told reporters. "Mars moving close to Saturn causes the headache. When Mars leaves, the situation will ease."
Mr Thaksin has put great stock in predictions of fortune tellers and astrologers. When he was prime minister, Mr Thaksin ordered the first plane at the new Suvarnabhumi airport to land t precisely 9:19am because a seer had convinced him it was an auspicious moment. For a while, he cancelled weekly press conferences, claiming that Mercury was not in a favourable alignment.
For all his faith in fortune tellers, he was completely taken by surprise when the army overthrew him in a coup on Sept 19, 2006."
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Thaksin plays astrologer
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Posted 17 June 2008 - 02:26 PM
"Famous fortune-teller Luck Rekhanitade predicted deadly situation will happen on July 2, the day that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra said political situation would improve based on astrology.
Mr Luck said July 2 is the scariest day of all in the past 30 years because conflicts are expected to erupt, which could lead to bloodshed in the heart of the city. The situation is predicted to reach its peak on July 6, he said. He urged the Thais to reunite and to stop the confrontation in order to prevent the prediction from coming true."
On Monday, Mr Thaksin blamed the alignment of planets for current economic and political woes. "Be patient until July 2. When Mars leaves, the situation will improve," he said."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=128276
Mr Luck said July 2 is the scariest day of all in the past 30 years because conflicts are expected to erupt, which could lead to bloodshed in the heart of the city. The situation is predicted to reach its peak on July 6, he said. He urged the Thais to reunite and to stop the confrontation in order to prevent the prediction from coming true."
On Monday, Mr Thaksin blamed the alignment of planets for current economic and political woes. "Be patient until July 2. When Mars leaves, the situation will improve," he said."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=128276
