Thaksin: Will spam for food

It's only been 16 days since the coup, but deposed former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra already has a new job: Spammer. There's an e-mail circulating around cyberspace that's written by a "Thaksin Shinawatra" from an e-mail address registered in Uruguay. Here's the text in its entirety:

GOOD DAY
Before I proceed, I must first Apologies for this unsolicited
mail to you am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach
to starting a relationship but as time goes on you will realize the need for my action. I have interest of investing in your country as such I decided to establish contact with you for assistances soon as I am able to
transfer my funds for this investment, which is already with a security company in Europe. I would want you to assist me in; (1) Helping by traveling to Europe as a front collect these funds from the security company in Europe. This is because of my inability to travel out of the country, which I am taking refuge at the moment with my wife and children, which I will explain better to you upon the receipt of your acceptance. When I hear from you, I will open up full/detailed information. May happy days & a fair future
await you, as you deserve.

Thanks,

Yours sincerely,
Thaksin Shinawatra
 

Heehee. If that's Thaksin, then I've got a Nigerian investment that you might be interested in. Kudos to spammers for at least following the news.

Tip of the hat to Sree Sreenivasan, professor at Columbia University's journalism school.