text: what do you think about this forward letter, thaksin? dear friend,  you want to know why khunying photdjaman went to see pa prem, and what they talked about? khunying had a message to be passed on the king of thailand through pa prem.  the bargain of thaksin is: •as for the hidden shares, he will return ten billions to thailand and pay penalty. in return, no jail sentence.  •as for other small technical mistakes he will pay compensation to the state, five billion baht. •as for causing disunity and division among the thai people, he is very sorry. he was well meant. he will create a foundation for peace and unity in thailand with five billion baht.  •as for having created heavy concern to the king himself, he is extremely sorry, promise to wear the yellow shirt all his life, and ask for royal pardon. besides, he will contribute to royal projects ten billion baht.  •as for the thai rak thai, he will dissolve it into thin air. he and his former associates will not have any role or activity in politics for five years.  •he loves thailand and the thai people. he is home sick. he wants to live in peace, play golf, go shopping from time to time to paragon and eat khuitiaw in a normal restaurant. he will do normal business, pay takes by the new rules, and visit monks. (since his wealth has greatly diminished he will not be able to make much merit in thambuns for a few years).  •briefly: he pays, he gets royal pardon, and no jail for him. he promises to be a good boy from now on.  that was the message of mr. thaksin to pa prem for the king.  khunying photdjaman only said she khit thing thailand very much, was  not pleased with harrods, and did not like english tea. therefore she hoped to be back soon in thailand with 100 pieces of luggage and another 100 of small shopping gifts for the new government members, to show their gratitude.  this simple request took only fifteen minutes.  pa prem did not say anything, only that he would pass the message to the king.  end of the visit. i guess this is a case of corruption and bribes, payoffs, special interests and backroom deals.  typical politics if you ask me, aside from the cultural differences.