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"A key target is a complete reform of the police department. The police will not be masters but genuine servants of the people."

Some might say that if anybody were to pursue an agenda of fighting corruption in Thailand, a few agencies do spring immediately to mind for reform. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/544156-ombudsman-royal-thai-police-found-to-be-most-corrupt/

I doubt we'd be hearing this now if the police had happened to back him up though.

True, if you have a corrupt police everything else is corrupt.

Probably it would be more responsible to put a (satire) warning in the title. Without that though, I am sure you get a lot more click throughs and $$$, which I understand.

Thida said, "let people return home." ???? Which means they are "free" to remain, if they want? I'll believe they're leaving when we see firm evidence for it.

I've already bought my lottery ticket for today, although I'm not a gambling man, still I'd bet the Reds know something the Yellows don't. (best get out of Bangkok before the Government restores law and order). i.e. crackdown.

Then well all just have to wait and see how the two Yellow leaders contend with Murder charges on the 12th. Amnesty might have been a good idea after all, eh?

If even one protestor dies under YLs orders she'll be up there too!

Thida said, "let people return home." ???? Which means they are "free" to remain, if they want? I'll believe they're leaving when we see firm evidence for it.

I'm sure there are plenty left behind ready to disrupt the up til now peaceful protest. The reds only know violence.

It did take days and what the Red supporters were claiming as "thousands of buses" to get them here. So it should require a similar exodus for them to leave, right? Anybody seen any bus caravans exiting the capital? If not, then they're still here, just underground, aren't they?

Exactly. I just don't see them giving up that easily.

How many people does the stadium hold? Last night when supposedly they had the most reds there it still looked only 2/3s full, or less.

The contract for Red Shirts to rent the stadium ended on 30 Nov. This is the reason for the dispersal and not the reason implied in the article.

Ah! That makes sense. Thanks!

Thida said, "let people return home." ???? Which means they are "free" to remain, if they want? I'll believe they're leaving when we see firm evidence for it.

There are pictures of an empty stadium.

Where? Not disputing you. I'd just like to see them. Thai TV suddenly full of cooking shows and happy talk.

There's a pic int he Sunday updates. The reds have evacuated. I just wonder if they all got on buses or are wandering around Ramkhanhang right now. Another update said that the police are afraid to go into the area. <deleted>?

Thida said, "let people return home." ???? Which means they are "free" to remain, if they want? I'll believe they're leaving when we see firm evidence for it.

I'm sure there are plenty left behind ready to disrupt the up til now peaceful protest. The reds only know violence.

Now that we know Yingluck's kid goes to Harrow-international (posh English hi-so), does this mean the red-posters will stop bringing up Abhisit's posh English education every couple of posts too. I'm not saying Abhisit is great, he's ok-ish, but I think sending your 10-year-old to Harrow really stands equal to w/e Abhisit did in the UK, and then some.

Especially since PTP's Joan-Of-Arc peasant heroine figure who was practically ready to die for the common field-workers a few years ago (pre election!), actually sends her kids to mega-snooty posh English schools. And doesn't like eating food that poor people eat either. Etc. By rights she should have sent her kid to the most falling-down school in Issan, or at least paid for it to be rebuilt.

I think most people here, if they have the money, will send their kids to a private or intl school. Having worked with training in public schools here, I am mostly appalled what passes for an educational process here. There are some great teachers and some really smart students as well that somehow get their way through, but for the most part it is a brainwashing nightmarish system.

I'm not sure that an intl school is the way to go for Thai kids, as most end up losing 100 fluency in native literacy skills in the process, but there are some decent Thai private schools that are totally worthy. For the top 5% that can afford it, they have every right to make that decision. I don't criticize YL at all or any other parent who can afford it to give their kids the best education possible. The students at these school are for the most part critical thinkers, socially conscious, and yes, will be the nation's future leaders.

Can Harrow truthfully and confidently state with 100% certainty that none of the 1000's of parents lost themselves in emotion and a moment of political protest and blew their whistle at this 10 year old boy ?

I'm not saying this is what happened, but given how the emotions of many are running high I can imagine something like this occurring.

Of course - it could simply be spin by the Yingluck machine. However I find it more probable that a silly parent acted stupidly.

My comments are just speculation when trying to see balance in the comments from both sides. However, If this is what occurred, This isn't a security breach, its just an act of stupidity which shouldn't have happened.

Having been int he intl school system for a long time here in BKK, it just seems totally against the odds that anything of that sort could happen. YL never actually said it happened, anyway. She said she heard from her security forces that some parents may have been talking with one another about possibly blowing a whistle at her son. Pure sham for political gain, and not a shred of reality in it.

Posted: Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013

Saturday 30th November

Dear Parents,

In the past 24 hours there have been rumours circulating about politically motivated attempted security breaches at School. These rumours are untrue.

None the less, today we have reviewed security at School and will ensure that all staff are vigilant in order to ensure the children's safety.

The School will be open on Monday 2nd December as planned. We are closely monitoring the situation and will advise you accordingly.

I request that all parents support the School by ensuring that no politics are brought on Campus. Our School is a place for children to enjoy learning.

Thank you.

Michael Farley

Head Master

First level-headed official I have heard in the last couple weeks.

Remind me not to send my kids to Harrows. Bad branding.

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why bad branding? What did they say or do?

L

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He is directly benefitting from the corruption of his family. Didn't this kid get a preferential treatment for the manchester united game? Aren't there smarter kids in this country that don't have to opportunity to go to an international school?

I think its fair game. Look at his decadent lifestyle and tell me he is innocent.

Oh <deleted> he's 10 years old

True, if the report had any shred of truth in it, I would also be upset. No need to drag kid into this. But YL is blatantly making up stories to get sympathy votes. I believe what she has done by pimping out her kid for political sway is disgusting.

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My Thai friend who is well read on news also told me that YL's son is out if country. Don't know who to believe here.

Harrow is a great school too. One of the if not the best intl schools on Thailand. You guys can say what you want about intl schools, but the quality there is very high.

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Great.

So the school is basically calling the prime minister a liar.

or the son a liar, to protect the schools reputation. My son was bitten at school and when we confronted the head master she said it never happened even when we showed her the bite mark on the arm. They still swore black and blue they watch all children at all times and there was no way it could happen our son was lying.

Private schools are more concerned about money than the kids and if it is considered that they can't watch and protect the kids constantly even from bullying then the parents may take the cashbags out.

Yingluck never actually said that anything happened to her son. She is speculating that it is possible that something may happen, which she would not like.

Harrow's security is 5 times better than any of hers anyway.

Like I said yesterday, there was no breach of security. YL and Co. are trying to get sympathy through their false reports. Shame on YL for pimping her son out like that.

What mother on earth would instill a plan to the opponent side to harm her own son? Even though she is a prime minister, she is still a mother who would never ever think of endangering her own kid. If your mom has a plan to rid of you, let me know. I can be wrong because I know my parents have only good intention for me.

It's not below her. And she has nothing to lose by doing it.

That is too low for comfort...and shame on the parents of his school mates if they are also intimidating him. Keep it civil people.

All he said she said from PTP. Nothing has happened, they are just pimping out YL's son to try and get sympathy for her and her family.

Might be difficult to have a meeting with YL as I doubt she has much of an attention span and would have to rush to another room every minute to Skype Dubai.

How about a sign of respect and a birthday gift by calling the whole thing off which is only hurting the country. Use your vote to protest at the next election.

Wait that long and Thaksin will be on his throne.

Geez grow up people and at least give it go. When one side refuses to talk then there may only be one option left and the authorities may have to move and disperse people. Then the blame can only be directed at the side who refuses to co operate and talk.

What if the ones that want to talk never talk straight or fair?

The dopey Dems have no hard evidence...no actual figures of losses or corruption.....all they have displayed is a rhetoric of words that have really no substance.....they're as stupid as the PT!

If you would like to go watch Tele right now you would see them producing hard evidence.

Nah, that would ruin his fantasy!

It is a fact that the government offices complex on Chaeng Wattana is very near the airport.

I hope my AirAsia flight is still flying.

As long as you are up on the expressway you should be fine.