ON Monday last week, they—hundreds of parliamentarians supporting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra—smiled broadly. Before them were the photographers capturing this happy moment. Serving as the background was the parliament building, prior to the first session of the parliament. On the scene was Samak Sundaravej, Chairman of the People’s Power Party (PPP), who is notorious for his rude behavior. He was smiling. Just like the others,