What's your opinion on Thaksin Shinawatra?(Thailand prime minister)?

He is very courageous because he speaks his mind no matter what. For example (true story), a full year before the new Bangkok airport opened he had a "soft opening". After he flew around and landed he held a press conference. An international journalist asked him "If the airport doesn't really open for another year what does today's event mean?" to which Thaksin replied "It means what I say it means". I love that about him. He says the stupidest things without batting an eye.