Leaders of Thai armed forces declare stance on politics

[rooster59]

Leaders of Thai armed forces declare stance on politics

Thammarat Thadaphrom

 

 

BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) – Leaders of armed forces of Thailand have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the nation, ahead of next year’s election. 

At a joint press conference on Friday, following the first meeting between the military top-brass since the start of the new fiscal year, Chief of Defense Forces, Gen Pornpipat Benyasri said the Thai armed forces are fully equipped to maintain law and order so as to allow Thailand to conduct national elections peacefully. 

Easing public concerns about the remarks of Army Chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong earlier this week, Gen Pornpipat said the military would not intervene unless the country faced violence while asking the public not to worry about something that hasn’t happened. 

He pointed out that the country has made good progress over the past four years and the military is tasked with making sure that such progress continues. 

Gen Pornpipat was joined by leaders of the three armed forces of Thailand namely Army Chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong, Navy Chief Admiral Luechai Ruddit, and Chief of the Thai Air Force ACM Chaiyapruk Didyasarin as well as National Police Chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda. 

 

 

-- nnt 2018-10-21

[YetAnother]

7 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

while asking the public not to worry about something that hasn’t happened. 

totally destroying any hint he might be intelligent; following that line of 'reasoning', there would never be plans nor contingencies nor preemption

[Hayduke]

11 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

He pointed out that the country has made good progress over the past four years and the military is tasked with making sure that such progress continues. 

 

See?....There's absolutely nothing to be concerned about.

 

 

[Lungstib]

14 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

He pointed out that the country has made good progress over the past four years

If you consider 20 years of military govt progress and can forget the lack of public participation.

 

15 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

and the military is tasked with making sure that such progress continues. 

And they will continue to stay in power as long as they can by means of repression and threats.

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, Hayduke said:

16 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

He pointed out that the country has made good progress over the past four years and the military is tasked with making sure that such progress continues. 

See?....There's absolutely nothing to be concerned about.

Absolutely, those invites to the re-education camps attitude adjustment centres being merely an inconvenience along the path to "such progress."

[klauskunkel]

33 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

the Thai armed forces are fully equipped to maintain law and order

does that mean you really don't need the submarines at all?

[klauskunkel]

36 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

asking the public not to worry about something that hasn’t happened. 

isn't this attitude the cause for all those brake failures?

Edited October 21, 2018 by klauskunkel

[Esso49]

"Easing public concerns about the remarks of Army Chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong earlier this week, Gen Pornpipat said the military would not intervene unless the country faced violence while asking the public not to worry about something that hasn’t happened. "

Which indicates that as has happened before, the military will ensure they create violent flashpoints, so as provide them with an excuse to intervene if the PPT looks like taking 70%  of the votes.  

[gunderhill]

51 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

BANGKOK, 20th October 2018 (NNT) – Leaders of armed forces of Thailand have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the nation, ahead of next year’s election. 

Shoot  to  kill then!

[Darcula]

Their resources would be really stretched when Lao, Burmese or Khmers attack at the same time as a yellow/red shirt rally. Deploy submarines to Ratchadamnoen or Vientiane?

[gunderhill]

1 minute ago, Darcula said:

Their resources would be really stretched when Lao, Burmese or Khmers attack at the same time as a yellow/red shirt rally. Deploy submarines to Ratchadamnoen or Vientiane?

Don't  worry they'll airlift them in, Thai style.

[bluesofa]

22 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

does that mean you really don't need the submarines at all?

Of course they need them - to reach those who suffer from deep thought.

[bluesofa]

8 minutes ago, Darcula said:

Their resources would be really stretched when Lao, Burmese or Khmers attack at the same time as a yellow/red shirt rally. Deploy submarines to Ratchadamnoen or Vientiane?

I thought that was the reason behind the 'buy two get one free' offer? They've got the country's security at heart.

[Odysseus123]

"General Pornpitat. asked the public not to worry about.."

 

Multiple choice.

 

a)Icebergs

b)lakorns

c)tsunamis

d)coups...

[bluesofa]

Just now, Odysseus123 said:

"General Pornpitat. asked the public not to worry about.."

 

Multiple choice.

 

a)Icebergs

b)lakorns

c)tsunamis

d)coups...

You've spelt d) wrong - it's:  s-o-u-p-s

[chainarong]

There indeed has been stability over the past four years, the good General in that regard is correct , even if it has been at the point of a gun.

[Esso49]

19 minutes ago, gunderhill said:

Shoot  to  kill then!

Just the same as times gone by.

[Misterwhisper]

2 hours ago, Darcula said:

Their resources would be really stretched when Lao, Burmese or Khmers attack at the same time as a yellow/red shirt rally. Deploy submarines to Ratchadamnoen or Vientiane?

All too true. I distinctly remember that the "fully equipped" Thai military experienced considerable problems in tackling the minor Ban Romklao border dispute with Laos in 1988, the Laotians basically spanking Thai <deleted> left and right using little more than antique AK-47 rifles. I don't believe the situation has changed much since then.  

[BEngBKK]

At least they realize that the Thai police is useless

[connda]

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Leaders of armed forces of Thailand have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and order in the nation, ahead of next year’s election. 

"We're from the Thai Army.  We're here to help!"

Run...

[Thailand]

Aren't they servants and protectors of the people and responsible to  government-------

Oops, stupid me!

[connda]

3 hours ago, chainarong said:

There indeed has been stability over the past four years, the good General in that regard is correct , even if it has been at the point of a gun.

There are some Thais who like democracy at the end of a gun, the Mrs. being one of those Thais.  And she's not alone. 
Being a farang, I don't discuss my views on Thai affairs with Thais. Not even the Mrs.  It's their country.  They're going to have to figure it out on their own. 

[dcpo]

Of course the military will not instigate a coup. However, if a political situation not to their liking should come about, and if, purely by coincidence, violent protests should occur because of this, and if the military were to allow this violence to escalate, arguing that the right to protest is very important, and that supporting the elected government would compromise their 'neutrality', and if the situation were to reach a point where protesters were able to 'shut down' major cities, then...  

[rkidlad]

27 minutes ago, connda said:

There are some Thais who like democracy at the end of a gun, the Mrs. being one of those Thais.  And she's not alone. 
Being a farang, I don't discuss my views on Thai affairs with Thais. Not even the Mrs.  It's their country.  They're going to have to figure it out on their own. 

Yes. The worst thing you can do as a human being is openly talk with your fellow human beings. Especially with your spouse. 

 

The key to any healthy relationship is bottling your feelings up and keeping it all inside. 

[Chris Lawrence]

5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

At a joint press conference on Friday, following the first meeting between the military top-brass since the start of the new fiscal year, Chief of Defense Forces, Gen Pornpipat Benyasri said the Thai armed forces are fully equipped to maintain law and order so as to allow Thailand to conduct national elections peacefully. 

Isn't that the job of the police force?

 

The fact that they have made a statement on their position; another coup?

[zzaa09]

In theory, practical "civilian" politics should not be mixed with military prowess. 

 

When a militarism/traditional elite/corporados have dominion.....[the way of the world, if ya haven't noticed]

What do we call this, boys and girls? 

 

No analytics or deeper rhetoric required.

[BigBadGeordie]

Negative, negative, negative, that is all you say about the Thai military.

How about some positive comments about them.

 

To start the ball rolling, "nice haircuts".

 

I am bald by the way. So my opinion is worth Jack.

 

 

Edited October 21, 2018 by BigBadGeordie
Addendum

[greeneking]

7 hours ago, YetAnother said:

totally destroying any hint he might be intelligent; following that line of 'reasoning', there would never be plans nor contingencies nor preemption

And no need for an army at all!

[zzaa09]

39 minutes ago, greeneking said:

And no need for an army at all!

That would be lovely, indeed.

Yet, you do know the only reason that the Thai military exist and presence thereof, do you not?

[Justgrazing]

" No1 step forward and repeat the phrase please " ..