snoop1130 20097 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Prayut threatens to sue media By The Nation The prime minister on Friday threatened legal action against media outlets deemed to criticise him with allegations he deemed libellous. But General Prayut Chan-o-cha said this was not an attempt to censor or intimidate the media. “Don’t accuse me of blocking democracy. I am trying to steer the country towards a full democracy as best as possible,” he said. “I have never censored or restricted the media.” The PM added that if he had fully exercised his power as head of the ruling junta, there would have been no such media attacks against him. Prayut, who also heads the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), said certain media outlets faced legal action because “they did too much distortion”. But he added: “Most people don’t want to have a problem with the media.” He said it was time for him to take legal action against the media outlets he deemed to have attacked him unfairly. “Just like when [the media] is sued by people over defamation, state agencies also need to protect their dignity. They have the right to protect themselves against untrue allegations,” he said. “The media have to be careful. I am not threatening the media. You need to be accountable for what you do. There are good media and I have to thank them.” Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30352890 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-8-24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing 22513 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 13 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Don’t accuse me of blocking democracy. I am trying to steer the country towards a full democracy as best as possible,” he said Best have a read up on the meaning of the word then .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB 14308 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Summon and charge other parties under some silly article ,sue the media and once you win an election , call it democracy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird 6650 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Best have a read up on the meaning of the word then .. Why does he need to have a read-up on the meaning of democracy? He said that he is trying to steer the country towards full democracy, he did not claim that it existed now. 26 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: 36 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Don’t accuse me of blocking democracy. I am trying to steer the country towards a full democracy as best as possible,” he said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 5309 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Classic Thainess rhetoric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad 32012 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Why does he need to have a read-up on the meaning of democracy? He said that he is trying to steer the country towards full democracy, he did not claim that it existed now. Because he’s not steering the country anywhere near anything even closely resembling ‘democracy’. Learn how to comprehend sentiment and stop being obtuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Joke 1414 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 NCPO/ PM news threads to be 'locked' on Thai Visa in 5,4,3,2,1..... Sad, bad, and dangerous to know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 5309 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 46 minutes ago, Lungstib said: More of the now familiar. Criticism is against the law, critics will be arrested and imprisoned. The 'democracy' he is pushing for is one in which people do not get a say, protests are banned, arbitrary arrests are allowed, politics can not be discussed and ordinary citizens are tried in military courts. I think he's got the terms democracy and dictatorship a bit mixed up. This deluded confusion has a long history of like-minded "leaders". And seemingly quite accepted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter 4100 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 As the saying goes "If you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen." Four years and he still hasn't concluded that running a country is not like running an army that hasn't been to war in decades. I'm not sure, really. Was the last time truly in 1941, when the French had been invaded by Germany and already disarmed, as I'm told? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Joke 1414 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 “The media have to be careful. I am not threatening the media. You need to be accountable for what you do. There are good media and I have to thank them.” Woof! *Good Media Poodle wags tail like a dog possessed* PS: "You need to be accountable for what you do" back at ya, General. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury 16608 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prayut threatens to sue media Talking of Prayut suing someone. What has happened in the serious case of Prayut suing the the person who dare mention the brand name of his wife's handbag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
300sd 2215 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prayut threatens to sue media The outcome may be a little one sided! Or sure why not sue, when one can't lose! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury 16608 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prayut threatens to sue media Angry Ant in full flight. He just lends himself to ridicule Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coulson 3546 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: “I have never censored or restricted the media.” And threatening with unilateral libel is what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutman360 404 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 hours ago, The Deerhunter said: As the saying goes "If you don't like the heat, get out of the kitchen." Four years and he still hasn't concluded that running a country is not like running an army that hasn't been to war in decades. I'm not sure, really. Was the last time truly in 1941, when the French had been invaded by Germany and already disarmed, as I'm told? And, what are the qualifications for running a country? I am not taking sides, just looking objectively. Is it being a seasoned politician with years of experience? Is it an education in political science? Is it a natural born instinct of common sense, charisma to motivate people, honest integrity, thinking outside the box, etc. I was in the band that played at one of Arnold Scwharzenegger's campaign tours in California. There must have been something he was good at because he got re-elected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter 4100 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 6 hours ago, scoutman360 said: And, what are the qualifications for running a country? I am not taking sides, just looking objectively. Is it being a seasoned politician with years of experience? Is it an education in political science? Is it a natural born instinct of common sense, charisma to motivate people, honest integrity, thinking outside the box, etc. I was in the band that played at one of Arnold Scwharzenegger's campaign tours in California. There must have been something he was good at because he got re-elected. Not trying to be cynical but warfare is the only test for the quality of an army and the motivational skills of its officers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 3479 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I think all of you and the Media should be ashamed of yourselves. Khun Prayut has brought peace and sound advice to the country regarding the avoidance of waterfalls in the rainy season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter 4100 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 6 hours ago, scoutman360 said: And, what are the qualifications for running a country? I am not taking sides, just looking objectively. Is it being a seasoned politician with years of experience? Is it an education in political science? Is it a natural born instinct of common sense, charisma to motivate people, honest integrity, thinking outside the box, etc. I was in the band that played at one of Arnold Scwharzenegger's campaign tours in California. There must have been something he was good at because he got re-elected. And at least with Arnold, in California an election was involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter 4100 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 12 hours ago, Just Weird said: Why does he need to have a read-up on the meaning of democracy? He said that he is trying to steer the country towards full democracy, he did not claim that it existed now. I think he might possibly have meant "as best as I know how" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot 16910 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The PM added that if he had fully exercised his power as head of the ruling junta, there would have been no such media attacks against him. ah the benevolent merciful leader Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot 16910 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, The Deerhunter said: And at least with Arnold, in California an election was involved. Yeah but the saying "Ill be back" rings way more true here, da da da da daaaaaaaan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand 3681 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 A reason to again postpone elections? Pesky media. It's a better excuse than a dog ate the constitution? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda 23849 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Talk about someone suffering from both hubris and insecurity. Rather pathetic to watch. If democracy is defined by outlawing political parties that offer competition to the status quo, threatening the media, and threatening critics - then he on the fast track to Democracy 4.0 which is a new form of democracy: Democratic totalitarianism? Amazing Thailand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday 13874 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The fourth paragraph sounds quite sinister. "The PM added that if he had fully exercised his power as head of the ruling junta, there would have been no such media attacks against him." Censorship is advertising paid by the government. Federico Fellini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy 20666 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 He sounds like Trump. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin 1542 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Typical small dick syndrome in this country! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMarKable 530 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 34 minutes ago, soalbundy said: He sounds like Trump. Yes, Trump and Prayut - brothers from another mother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy 7263 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Toys. Baby. Pram. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya 1543 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Sounds like Donald Chan-o-cha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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