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===Explain Username===
I am an editor under the wikipedia username "Thaksin". However, there is comment on my username that is in repetitive with Mr. ], the former prime minister of Thailand. The comment also doubt whether my username is in conflict with the wikipedia's policy on username.

I may suggest that the word "Thaksin" is a common word in Thai language, which has 2 meanings. According to the Official Thai Dictonary of 1999 compiled by ], the word can mean "the south direction" or "southern". The other meaning is "the right hand side." Nevertheless the word "Thaksin" is the first name of many Thai people; It is very common in Thailand to find a person with his first name of "Thaksin". The word "Thaksin" is also a prefix in Thai language: you can add Thaksin- in front of certian words to make new words.

Please notice that using the word "Thaksin" alone (without his surname) did not resemble such person. If there exist a wikipedia user under the name of "Shinawatra", such action actually resemble such person and also his family. I deny the doubt on the ground that I use the name with good faith, as you can see in my edit history (contribution page). There is no political conviction to be found there, you can found only economics contents however contained a little relatedness with politic and/or political situation in Thailand. No intention to defame nor exaggerate such person nor provoke misleading to anyone, as I edit only on economic issues.

I don't think that using of the name will result in the breach of the username policy. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding ] comment added by ] (] • ]) 19:47, 5 October 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:I think this could be easily rectified if the user simply indicates on his/her userpage that they are not said real person - this should alleviate any concerns. ] <sub>(] / ])</sub> 21:55, 5 October 2008 (UTC)

:Given the above, I can't see this as being a "disruptive" username... It would be like ] coming up because of ]. We wouldn't ask Joe to even add a statement of disambiguation to his page. ] (]) 00:28, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
:'''No username concern.''' Thaksin is a word in Thai, and a given name. I can't imagine any reasonable confusion with the notable figure. ]'s "Joe" example is a good analogy. --] (]) 04:25, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


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:Agree with Paranormal Skeptic and MCB, no need to change username. I don't think the user needs to indicate that he is not Thaksin Shinawatra, unless other users get confused. -] (]) 05:23, 6 October 2008 (UTC)
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::Agreed - if there is future confusion, then a disclaimer may be needed. At the moment, it's not necessary. ] <sub>(] / ])</sub> 13:01, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

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