“I was just waving!” says military man caught on camera flipping off protesters

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Screenshot: People Go Network/ Facebook

 

A northern military man who was caught on video appearing to give the camera the finger says that he was “just waving” after a snapshot of his hand gesture circulated online yesterday.

 

It all happened yesterday at City Hall in northern Phayao province when members of People Go Network demanded the city drop charges against 14 of their supporters accused of violating a junta order banning public gatherings of more than four people.

 

Col. Thinnachart Sutthirak, who was the head of the intelligence corps at a northern military unit, obstructed the protesters, denying that the authorities prosecuted their members.

 

Full story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/just-waving-says-military-man-caught-camera-flipping-off-protesters/

 

-- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2018-03-08

Thanks for that....now I know the correct way to wave to a soldier.

Edited March 8, 20188 yr by PatOngo

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

A northern military man who was caught on video appearing to give the camera the finger says that he was “just waving” after a snapshot of his hand gesture circulated online yesterday.

And I am waving back.......

 

I have a felling that they will get as much traction from this guy as they got from Prawit. 

Not waving but drowning.

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set a committee to investigate the middle finger scandal

 

If it's going to be a thorough investigation like the black panther forensic testing,  the committee may zoom in on the images and check DNA on that booger under his nails.

He is chubby.

I gave this same excuse to a policeman when I was 17.  He didn't buy it either.  

Flipping the bird at protesters. This man is sure to be rewarded and promoted by PM Prayut who hates those who protest against his authority.

 

Liar!

 

 

Some serious PM material.  He's got the attitude and "auto deflect-auto deny" thing worked out.

Oh deer,  We are not tarnishing the good name of the military again are we.

waving indeed,   pants on fire man. 

Army transfers colonel who gave middle finger to activists

By THE NATION

 

 

THE ARMY has transferred a soldier from Payao’s Military Circle 34 who gestured with his middle finger to members of People Go Network.

 

Third Army Region Commander Lt-General Wijak Siribansop on Thursday signed an order to remove Colonel Thinnchat Suthirak, who was seen displaying his middle finger to People Go Network activists last Tuesday.

 

 

He was removed as head of the information division at Military Circle 34 and ordered to report to a new post at the Third Army Region immediately.

 

Meanwhile, an investigation committee has been set up to investigate the issue, which will issue a conclusion within three days as to whether Thinnchat had violated Army rules.

 

Thinnchat on Thursday also admitted that he had gestured with his middle finger to the activists and said he wanted to apologise them, as he had “not meant to be rude”.

 

He was seen in a video clip arguing with activists as they submitted a petition asking the governor of Payao province to end a lawsuit against residents of Ban Doi Thewada in Payao’s Phu Sang district. The residents allegedly had violated the political gathering ban enacted by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

He was then seen showing his middle finger to an activist. After the issue was reported in the media, Thinnchat claimed he had not intended to be rude and had just been innocently gesturing with his hand.

 

In the case against 10 People Go Network members from Ban Doi Thewada, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights has reported that police had already withdrawn a detention order filed with Chiang Kham Provincial Court, as they had decided not to pursue the case.

 

However, the activists still have to wait to see whether prosecutors will proceed.

 

The activists were charged with violating the political gathering ban enacted by NCPO order 3/2558 and the Public Gathering Act for their activities showing support for the We Walk march last month, which was held to promote social, civic and political rights.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30340505

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-3-8

Just a 'misunderstanding'. Move along please.

Wow , that was a quick promotion.

 

That's how I wave to Thais too. 

4 hours ago, HLover said:

He is chubby.

I think they got the name wrong.  Should be Col. Thickachunk Sutthirak.

 

Here is a proper 1-finger military salute.

 

I think its a finger lock condition caused by over training with guns for the next election !

17 hours ago, webfact said:

caught on video appearing to give the camera the finger says that he was “just waving” after a snapshot of his hand gesture circulated online yesterday.

sometimes stupidity Should be criminalized

transfer him to an inactive inactive  position.

 

Lacking in discipline, decorum and respect, all qualities of a good soldier.

quite understandable, *i meant to give a wave, and my middle finger jumped out* he he

 

 

 

won't get a hanging...

 

 

besides, it was a fi(r)st offence

 

 

So now it seems he's not just a rude entitled prick, but a lying rude entitled prick.

Edited March 9, 20188 yr by Katipo

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Army transfers colonel who gave middle finger to activists

By THE NATION

 

 

THE ARMY has transferred a soldier from Payao’s Military Circle 34 who gestured with his middle finger to members of People Go Network.

 

Third Army Region Commander Lt-General Wijak Siribansop on Thursday signed an order to remove Colonel Thinnchat Suthirak, who was seen displaying his middle finger to People Go Network activists last Tuesday.

 

 

He was removed as head of the information division at Military Circle 34 and ordered to report to a new post at the Third Army Region immediately.

 

Meanwhile, an investigation committee has been set up to investigate the issue, which will issue a conclusion within three days as to whether Thinnchat had violated Army rules.

 

Thinnchat on Thursday also admitted that he had gestured with his middle finger to the activists and said he wanted to apologise them, as he had “not meant to be rude”.

 

He was seen in a video clip arguing with activists as they submitted a petition asking the governor of Payao province to end a lawsuit against residents of Ban Doi Thewada in Payao’s Phu Sang district. The residents allegedly had violated the political gathering ban enacted by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

 

He was then seen showing his middle finger to an activist. After the issue was reported in the media, Thinnchat claimed he had not intended to be rude and had just been innocently gesturing with his hand.

 

In the case against 10 People Go Network members from Ban Doi Thewada, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights has reported that police had already withdrawn a detention order filed with Chiang Kham Provincial Court, as they had decided not to pursue the case.

 

However, the activists still have to wait to see whether prosecutors will proceed.

 

The activists were charged with violating the political gathering ban enacted by NCPO order 3/2558 and the Public Gathering Act for their activities showing support for the We Walk march last month, which was held to promote social, civic and political rights.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30340505

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-3-8

 

Good.

Because "Being Honest" is about the least a person can do.

 

And when a  person with Authority cannot do that, they should be the ones who also need to be punished. 

"but I bird-Colonel... I qualified to flip birds

The Thais do not like to see the stinky finger but they show it very often....maybe is that the new millennium Wai...

Transferred? Disciplined? Apologised?  But he's in the army!

3 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Transferred? Disciplined? Apologised?  But he's in the army!

but it is universal! 

 

   getting noticed, no matter for good or bad reputation does not matter

 

'getting noticed' is all you need to get ahead/promoted

 

 

notoriety = strength