Political and military figures weigh in on army chief's remarks concerning a coup

Itiporn  Lakarnchua

 

 

BANGKOK, 19th October 2018 (NNT) – Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup; the only intention is to maintain peace in the nation. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today that Royal Thai Army Commander Gen Apirach Kongsompong’s remarks that a coup could take place depending on the political situation was merely an expression of his personal opinion and a statement in response to possible future circumstances, not a threat directed at the current administration. He voiced his own belief that the peace maintained over the past over four years should encourage further preservation of order. 

Minister of the Interior Gen Anupong Paojinda pointed out that the army commander also said he doesn't wish to see any conflict and that if political power is wielded correctly, there should be no cause for concern. He asked the media not to dwell on the remarks, saying only that if all sides respect national rules, progress can continue to be achieved. 

Royal Thai Air Force Commander ACM Chaipruek Disayarin said that the army commander no doubt had his reasons for making such comments and that no one group, political or otherwise, wants a coup to take place as all want to see peace and stability. 

On whether or not the army would act if conflict occurs in the future, the Air Force Commander reminded the public that the army’s duty is to preserve peace and order and that it is compelled to take action if police are unable to maintain stability.

 

 

-- nnt 2018-10-20

 

 

 

You mean Thailand will become a true Democracy without any interference from the Military , lets hope it is on the right path .

52 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup

IIRC they were almost the same words used immediately before the last coup.

 

57 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today that Royal Thai Army Commander Gen Apirach Kongsompong’s remarks that a coup could take place depending on the political situation was merely an expression of his personal opinion

Ah, so when the leader of the Future Foward Party, etc, says something they don’t like, it’s a ‘national security’ issue. But when one of their own says something (and not just anyone. The actual leader of an army), it’s just a ‘personal opinion’. 

 

Don’t you just love the hypocrisy.... 

57 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today that Royal Thai Army Commander Gen Apirach Kongsompong’s remarks that a coup could take place depending on the political situation was merely an expression of his personal opinion

Ah, so when the leader of the Future Foward Party, etc, says something they don’t like, it’s a ‘national security’ issue. But when one of their own says something (and not just anyone. The actual leader of an army), it’s just a ‘personal opinion’. 

 

Don’t you just love the hypocrisy.... 

3 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today that Royal Thai Army Commander Gen Apirach Kongsompong’s remarks that a coup could take place depending on the political situation was merely an expression of his personal opinion

Ah, so when the leader of the Future Foward Party, etc, says something they don’t like, it’s a ‘national security’ issue. But when one of their own says something (and not just anyone. The actual leader of an army), it’s just a ‘personal opinion’. 

Don’t you just love the hypocrisy.... 

Welcome to today's online learning centre: Double standards for beginners.

 

Promises from military leaders are not worth the toilet rolls. Untrustworthy and blatant lying are their traits. The less they speak about governance and politics, the better. They have no roles in governance and politics. 

2 hours ago, rooster59 said:

peace and stability

And freedom ?  Not so much. 

 

A functioning democrazy under a full and unaccountable police state.  

Very encouraging news for any potential investors.....!

China of course, doesn't give a fig...they already own Thailand!

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup

In plain English: A coup is coming.

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

Promises from military leaders are not worth the toilet rolls. Untrustworthy and blatant lying are their traits. The less they speak about governance and politics, the better. They have no roles in governance and politics. 

 

And so are the promises from politicians.

Let me help all of you understand Thai.

  What the coup statement meant,was if any one but Prayut wins the election,Suthep or some other thug will be brought in to make problems and the army will have to coupe to help. It is just to let every one know that no matter how the election goes at the end of the day Prayut will still lead the nation.

   If Prayut wins no one will have do anything business as normal.

I believe that any future attempts on the part of the army to wage a coup will be alot more difficult than in the past. Let us not forget that there was a moral authority who blessed the coups and the polulation went along with it. That is no longer the case. Future coups could end up being quite bloody. Could be part of the reason why Little P. Is hanging onto power so desperately. 

28 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

And so are the promises from politicians.

Promises from politicians have shelf-life and accountability. 

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Government figures have confirmed there is no intention of staging another coup

not a threat directed at the current administration

We know that, O Prawit, you most intelligent one. 

The thread is directed at any future government that doesn't include you and your boy friend.

58 minutes ago, lovelomsak said:

Let me help all of you understand Thai.

  What the coup statement meant,was if any one but Prayut wins the election,Suthep or some other thug will be brought in to make problems and the army will have to coupe to help. It is just to let every one know that no matter how the election goes at the end of the day Prayut will still lead the nation.

   If Prayut wins no one will have do anything business as normal.

If the military ( Prayut) not win the elections there will be a coup . 

Please note - "always put brain into gear before opening gob"

Air Force Commander reminded the public that the army’s duty is to preserve peace and order and that it is compelledto take action if police are unableto maintain stability.

 

thats rather a worrisome statement. Is it not the duty of elected government to make this decision ?

What of the more important and influential figures?

 

Comments or speculation?

 

????

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Prawit Wongsuwan said 

Whatever he says means little. And he would only hope another coup isn't on the horizon.

34 minutes ago, BestB said:

Air Force Commander reminded the public that the army’s duty is to preserve peace and order and that it is compelledto take action if police are unableto maintain stability.

 

thats rather a worrisome statement. Is it not the duty of elected government to make this decision ?

Which elected government?

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

a coup could take place depending on the political situation was merely an expression of his personal opinion and a statement in response to possible future circumstances, not a threat directed at the current administration.

Might it be a threat against the next administration then?

Especially if it isn't pro-military.

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

if political power is wielded correctly, there should be no cause for concern.

Who decides if power is wielded correctly?

Past experience has shown it is not the Thai people who do not have in practice sovereignty over their nation in the form of a constitution and laws but rather the Good People and the Other People who believe that they hold extra-constitutional and extra-judicial authority over the majority polity.

31 minutes ago, Jonmarleesco said:

Whatever he says means little. And he would only hope another coup isn't on the horizon.

Actually, some of us might be looking forward to the next installed coup.

Great entertainment. Thai elite shuffle. 

Doesn't change our lives and society whatsoever.

 

Got my popcorn and beer at the ready. 

6 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Promises from military leaders are not worth the toilet rolls. Untrustworthy and blatant lying are their traits. The less they speak about governance and politics, the better. They have no roles in governance and politics. 

they don't even make good soldiers let alone politicians, they could not even win a war with Laos and always came off worse with the cambodian scuffles re temple land

i have noticed the numbers here supporting them has gone down, even mad steven does not post much these days

 

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I believe that any future attempts on the part of the army to wage a coup will be alot more difficult than in the past. Let us not forget that there was a moral authority who blessed the coups and the polulation went along with it. That is no longer the case. Future coups could end up being quite bloody. Could be part of the reason why Little P. Is hanging onto power so desperately. 

some here will not understand your post i think most are under the delusion the propaganda was true and he was a demi god

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

I believe that any future attempts on the part of the army to wage a coup will be alot more difficult than in the past. Let us not forget that there was a moral authority who blessed the coups and the polulation went along with it. That is no longer the case. Future coups could end up being quite bloody. Could be part of the reason why Little P. Is hanging onto power so desperately. 

Mai phen rai, Mike.

It's all lost in translation.

Guaranteed most don't recognize what you're talking about - 

Nor have they ever connected the historic dots. 

A coup against themselves? Hmmm.???? 

6 minutes ago, fullcave said:

A coup against themselves? Hmmm.???? 

counter coup is possible, lots of factions in the army, many are pissed with prayut

52 minutes ago, fullcave said:

A coup against themselves? Hmmm.???? 

You do realize that this has been performed, a few times, in the past, yes?

8 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

 

And so are the promises from politicians.

You still don't get it do you. Politicians are elected and therefore can be voted out.