Karoon Sai-ngam

Karoon Sai-ngam (Thai: การุณ ใสงาม), born 1 October 1952, politician, is a former Senator of the Kingdom of Thailand. He became well known for his criticism of Premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his call for female supporters to pass photos of Thaksin between their legs while cursing him to exile. He is married, with 2 children.

Early life and education

Karoon was born in Buriram Province. He has a Bachelor's degree in Law from Ramkhamhaeng University and a Master's degree in Development Administration from the National Institute of Development Administration.

Member of the House of Representatives

Karoon was a Member of the House of Representatives in 1983, 1986, and 1995. He was appointed Secretary to Minister of the Prime Minister's Office in 1986, Assistant Secretary to Minister of Public Health from 1988-91, and Assistant Secretary to Minister of Agriculture and cooperatives in 1991.

enator

Karoon submitted an unsuccessful motion to withdraw Thai troops from Iraq. [ [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/print.asp?page=2004%5C04%5C22%5Cstory_22-4-2004_pg4_6 Thai senate votes to maintain troops in Iraq despite mounting danger, The Daily Times, 22 April, 2004] ]

During the Thailand political crisis of 2005-2006, he controversially called for King Bhumibol Adulyadej to replace elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. [ [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/04/politics/politics_20001984.php, The Nation, 8 March 2006] ] The King, in a speech on 26 April 2006, responded "Asking for a Royally appointed prime minister is undemocratic. It is, pardon me, a mess. It is irrational." [ [http://nationmultimedia.com/2006/04/27/headlines/headlines_30002592.php HM the King's April 26 speeches (unofficial translation) ] ]

Senator Karoon is a noted critic of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He has called for the public to protest Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra by not paying taxes. He has promised to seize Thaksin's personal assets. [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/02/26/headlines/headlines_20001597.php From Royal Plaza to Sanam Luang, The Nation, 27 February 2006]

Senator Karoon has told women to pass photos of Thaksin between their legs and curse Thaksin three times to leave Thailand and flee to Singapore. [ [http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/03/16/headlines/headlines_20002858.php Has PM turned to black magic?, The Nation, 16 Mar 2006] ]

Karoon supported a military coup which overthrew Thaksin in September 2006. The junta dissolved the constitution and Senate, and later appointed Karoon as a member of an Assembly in charge of drafting a new constitution.

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NAME=Karoon Sai-ngam
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=การุณ ใสงาม (Thai)
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Thai senator
DATE OF BIRTH=1 October 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH=Buriram Province, Thailand
DATE OF DEATH=
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