[ronno]

What will probably happen is that one of Thaksin's cronies will be appointed the next PM and the turmoil will only increase. As for Thaksin, he and his billions will probably wind up in some friendly nation that values money over principle (that's a big choice).

If the opposition does gain power, they will go looking for scapegoats and farangs may be easy targets. Expats should not feel too complacent on this issue. Your tenuous hold on property may be more shaky if a new leadership launches a vendetta on the evils of foreign influence (a common asian refrain).

Just as an aside, Thaksin mentioned that the King's 60th anniverary begins in early June. I think we can anticipate a week of major service disruption and a huge boost in Mehkong sales that week?

Cheers,
Ronno