Eric Loh

What? Only 4 probably 5 pro military people. What happen to the Great mass of people who instigated the coup. Like rats, they are deserting a sinking ship and when their pockets are hurt.

Use search ? There was at least one topic on here about it, and you participated in that discussion, probably without actually reading the OP, or short memory.

There was a discussion on Ms. Yingluck being invited for 'talks' in Brussels or Strasbourg at her convenience. And a second letter explaining that Ms. Yingluck's presence was urgently requested since it was important. Nothing more.

So, this visit comes in place of Ms. Yingluck's trip to Europe.

Which the junta, terrified that the EU would hear something other than their lies, forbade.

Winnie

Read again, my dear Winnie. The government didn't forbid a meeting, the government did not give Ms. Yingluck permission to travel as she's expected in court. Surely all those admirers who always wait for her to arrive at court would be mightily disappointed if she didn't show up.

Between the subpoena and the prosecutors putting together the charge and the appointment of judges; plenty of time and really no legal reasons as to why the junta cannot let her go. But as the junta PM said "she can't even go out to eat a bowl of noodles without his permission", we certainly see the abuse of power.

Member of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) Prapan Naiyakowit said the commission took six months to carefully draft the constitution and align it to match public opinion.

Me thinks "align it to match public opinion" was the last thing on their mind.

It could be if they align it to match the PDRC opinion. Still public opinion. Right?

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2013/12/vote-buying-thaksin-and-the-democrats/

I thought the myth of vote buying winning an election has been busted. Yet there are recalcitrants talking about this.

Is returning the dirty money back to the organization in question acquit the accused of all charges. Just curious.

There have been reports before that his followers / supporters have tried this line.

There was a precedent set by a very recent similar case of dirty money returned. I wonder if the Dhammachayo would dare to cite this case.

Is returning the dirty money back to the organization in question acquit the accused of all charges. Just curious.

Aren't there millions of tons of rice in warehouses from the rice pledging thingamejig

11 M tons and the current price is at the pledged price. Don't think the government will thank the previous government for the unexpected windfall.

I love the ''justice'' system in this country. First we had ''The Jatuporn'': Don't need to go to prison, because have never been to prison before Now the lawyer is trying to create ''The Dhammachayo'': Don't need to be arrested if not intending to leave the country Some TV members always say, ''Thailand's third world what do you expect''...that's a BS statement: It's fourth world at best

The justice system in this country is indeed perculiar. The temple did returned the money back to KCUC but the DSI correctly state that the wrongdoings had been committed and the legal case must therefore be continued. Wasn't there a similar case not too long ago and no legal case was even talk about.

An aspect of poor in Thailand that I find intriguing is that there are not many poor homeless or even beggars. Even in Japan and USA, there are homeless communities but I don't see that in Thailand. Yes there are few hard core individuals homeless living in Bangkok and the regular and professional beggars but not really widespread. My thinking is that no matter how poor, the close family ties will provide those in hard times with home security and food. The small items like food are still within reach of the marginalized and its the big ticket items like paying the truck, phone and furniture that pushed them to debts and poverty.

First agenda on the reform list is re-consider the centralisation system of education. High on the achievement and critical thinking in OCED's global education ranking is South Korea and Singapore which have de-centralized education system.

If the draft charter gets the nod, it will need discipline politicians like soldiers. Not surprise the junta NLA prefer discipline rather than honesty (develop character & credibility), compassion (humane quality of understanding suffering), integrity (adhering to moral & ethical practices) and confidence in belief things are done eight and effective. Traits of good politicians everywhere in the world.

The gyms are open.

How about some serious deterrent like charging the van drivers with homicide.

Better to be back by Sunday. Heard that there will be demonstration to mark the second anniversary of the coup. Having Prawit in charge of the country leave much anxiety.

Add orange to the volatile color mix of yellow and red. Orange can implode with the 2 opposite sides. Beware the ides of March coming in the form of the orange revolution if the government mishandle.

To extend your nice metaphor, the good abbot's problems stem from being a rather reddish shade of orange, whereas if you are on the yellowish side like Phra Buddha Isara you can break the law with impunity.

He has done nothing more than religious leaders have been doing for millennia, stealing from his flock - look to the Vatican for an example of how to do this, however he was in with the wrong people in the past and now needs to face the music. Its enough to make you sick!

I will add green to this conundrum of colour now that it's showing signs of cracking. Problem is everyone steal from the flock be it religious leaders, politicians, uniforms or government officials and as you said correcly, facing the music depends on whether you with the right or wrong side. Yes, it does make us sick.

Fortunate he did not display his playful side like kicking the Muay Thai boxer or playing a game with Ratchanok. He would have killed someone showing off his shooting skill in the government house.

Add orange to the volatile color mix of yellow and red. Orange can implode with the 2 opposite sides. Beware the ides of March coming in the form of the orange revolution if the government mishandle.

Critical thinking and innovative reaction at its best. Prayuth message is getting through.

But but the teachers are not ready to turn up for some schools in the South.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Schools-in-crisis-as-new-year-begins-30286021.html

Forget critical thinking. Do the simplier things first like having teachers in schools.

Said it before. We need fair trials not color coded trials and no amnesty.

unfortunately as much as I hate to say it but there are quite a few mouths that need to be silenced and their activities kept in check in Thailand - that is the reality

Nobody should be silenced, however if they are doing something illegal then they should be charged. This failure, where rules are made up to suit, or only enforced against select groups, or to suit a particular agenda is the main cause of all Thai problems.

Its not getting better, it is becoming dangerous.

well that is your opinion I however disagree, free so called speech and expression that people constantly throw around this forum doesn't exist and as the world faces and ever increasing threat from radical groups and those that seek to influence others down a less than savory path governments will be increasing controls on what people are allowed to say and do - it is already happening, if you think Thailand is some sort of special case well recent history says different, violence and death can erupt here very quickly and for now tight controls are in place which I agree with

Oh, the irony.

irony ?

I grew up in a part of the world where bombs guns and murder on the streets was a part of my childhood and in fact most of my life, I know exactly what conflict is and I also know how it starts and how it is propagated, you think I don't know what is going on in this country - I am probably one of the most qualified here to see it for what it is, there is evil at work in Thailand and it needs to be very carefully managed

I too see evils in the violation of universal values like freedom of speech, human rights and citizens right to decide their future. What are your evils?

Huuuuge supporter of PM Prayut. I remember all too well the deep corruption and the anarchy that passed for government in Thailand. I'm in no hurry to see any changes in Government for a long time. The day the Army leaves, all the old crooks move back in.

I'm especially pleased with what happened here in Phuket. Throwing all the encroaching businesses off the beach. Real change came to Phuket, something that was never going to happen without him.

Prayut can do no wrong in my book.

I think you have made an excellent point with which no reasonable person could disagree.It's absurd to believe the purpose of government is anything to do with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.As everyone knows the supreme objective of every government is to end that pesky beach encroachment.

Pinot has simplier view of life than you. He value moving of beach chairs a much more weightier matter than human rights and freedom of speech.

"Davies said the junta's intimidation of political activists and families have raised extreme concerns about Thai commitment to freedom of expression. The US is worried about the limitation of basic freedom, the right of expression as well as the right for political gathering besides the trial of civilians in a military court, he said".

Doesn't sound like US appreciate and understand.

Non-aligned politicians, activists, academics, students, mum and now monks.