Srivara makes U-turn on rap group

By THE NATION

 

 

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ADMITS POLICE HAVE FOUND NOTHING IN LYRICS TO IMPLICATE GROUP, SAYS VIDEO CAN BE FREELY SHARED

 

HIT WITH harsh comments for threatening to file charges against the Rap Against Dictatorship group, Deputy Police Chief Pol General Srivara Ransibrahmanakul appeared to make a U-turn yesterday, saying the police had taken no action.

 

He said that initially nothing had been found in the lyrics of “Prathet Ku Mee” (My Country’s Got…) that could implicate the artists, adding people can freely watch and even share the smash hit.

 

Srivara also said that he has told the police to look into and press charges against media outlets that have been sharing “false news” about police arresting the rappers.

 

The “Prathet Ku Mee” music video had garnered close to 20 million views on YouTube as of press time, with the number of views rising by the minute.

 

The track caught the public’s attention only after comments from Srivara and the government last week. Prior to that, there were less than 1 million views on YouTube.

 

Netizens also began posting catchphrases such as “My Country’s Got Srivara” or “My Country’s Got Police Officers Like This” as soon as Srivara threatened the group with legal action last week.

 

However, Srivara said the Technology Crime Suppression Division was still examining the song to see if there was anything in the lyrics that could be violating the Computer Crimes Act or sedition laws.

 

“Prathet Ku Mee” touches on several serious social and political issues, among them the black-panther case, which made headlines when a billionaire was accused of illegally hunting this rare species in a national park. The song also refers to a photograph of Srivara bowing in a deep “wai” to the billionaire, Premchai Karnasuta, at a police station in March.

 

Members of the public responded by saying the deputy police chief was so humble that he would probably let the billionaire walk free even if he were found guilty.

 

The deputy police chief admitted that he was uncomfortable about this reference, saying the black-panther case was still in court and mentioning it in the song would only cause further controversy. He also decried the rappers for trying to link this controversy with his work.

 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is on a mobile Cabinet trip in Phayao province, also said the song’s reference to an authoritarian military regime was not true, as this government is not what the song suggests.

 

“I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator. Don’t pay much attention to it,” Prayut said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30357456

 

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So they bottled it. A sensible move for once.

2 minutes ago, baboon said:

So they bottled it. A sensible move for once.

Yep.....

The men in green hum the tune and the men in brown dance the steps.

 

If they want to keep their unelected jobs.

17 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

However, Srivara said the Technology Crime Suppression Division was still examining the song to see if there was anything in the lyrics that could be violating the Computer Crimes Act or sedition laws.

Examine it .! Just put the headphones on an' listen to it ..

19 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator. Don’t pay much attention to it,” Prayut said.

Oh dear! I had to rush off to the toilet before I wet myself!

That guy is just comedy gold! Thing is, he just doesn't realise it himself.

20 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The song also refers to a photograph of Srivara bowing in a deep “wai” to the billionaire, Premchai Karnasuta, at a police station in March.

 

Members of the public responded by saying the deputy police chief was so humble that he would probably let the billionaire walk free even if he were found guilty.

 

The deputy police chief admitted that he was uncomfortable about this reference, saying the black-panther case was still in court and mentioning it in the song would only cause further controversy. He also decried the rappers for trying to link this controversy with his work.

Uncomfortable .! I'll wager he is .. 

25 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

mobile Cabinet trip

I have a mobile cabinet you can have , you may need  it  sooner than you think

24 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator.

Yeah, you tell 'em General.

 

26 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator. Don’t pay much attention to it,” Prayut said.

What he meant to say “I am able to stay this long because I am a dictator. Pay attention to that peasants”. 

30 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Meanwhile, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is on a mobile Cabinet trip in Phayao province, also said the song’s reference to an authoritarian military regime was not true, as this government is not what the song suggests.

 

A goodly amount of the population might take issue with that statement Pa ..

Has the video been blocked as of this evening?

3 minutes ago, cmsally said:

Has the video been blocked as of this evening?

No, you just need to sign in to view it now. Probably the explicit lyrics in the English subtitles?

 

3 minutes ago, cmsally said:

Has the video been blocked as of this evening?

Last check minute ago; still on utube and 20m uploads.

11 minutes ago, cmsally said:

Has the video been blocked as of this evening?

Played it just a moment ago with no issue's .. 20m latest score ..

10 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Last check minute ago; still on utube and 20m uploads.

it was at 18mill earlier this arvo and n#20 on trending.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

 

“I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator. Don’t pay much attention to it,” Prayut said.

Or else you’ll be re-educated...

15 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

No, you just need to sign in to view it now. Probably the explicit lyrics in the English subtitles?

 

Do you need to enter address - phone number and id card number to log in?

3 minutes ago, janclaes47 said:

Do you need to enter address - phone number and id card number to log in?

Sign in with your gmail account.

If you don't have, just sign up.

20,368,166 views up two million in the last few hours.

 

maybe bound to be a classic like this:

 

 

1 hour ago, Justgrazing said:

Examine it .! Just put the headphones on an' listen to it ..

Yep,  the bit I liked was the original report where they said it would take a week to identify who it was. It is on the Top of ITunes!

47 minutes ago, cmsally said:

Has the video been blocked as of this evening?

 

No Sally ..... It's just that you are already on the list. Have been for a long time.

 

Have a small bag with essentials ready to leave at a moments notice.

 

Check out your bag door escape route for a distance of 1 k . Exploit the landscape as much as possible and make contact with the nearest Karen. 

 

Will meet you in Rangoon for a beer at the Strand subject to security checks.

 

 

Version 2 will come by January 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“I would not have been able to stay this long if I was a dictator. Don’t pay much attention to it,” Prayut said.

I don't think this can be quoted enough, every single quote of it that I see makes me chuckle. So here's my contribution to your chuckle. 

2 hours ago, baboon said:

So they bottled it. A sensible move for once.

A political move.

 

7 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

A political move.

 

Really? Your profound insight never ceases to astound the reader with its perspicacity.

 

29 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

A political move.

 

Yes indeed, so sad so many on here are so blind to it. They had their 15 minutes of fame now back to the real game that has already been lost by the thai people over their last 5 years of inaction.

 

1 - 0 and everything to play for.

 

 

 

 

Just now, Enoon said:

1 - 0 and everything to play for.

So one video by a group of young rappers is going to change the last 5 years of consolidation of every gov ministry and judicial court by the current gov. ? The constitution, the police, the military and other groups that cant be talked about ? And not one word or serious protest by the thai political leaders or people during this time. The thai people and their politicians will get exactly what they deserve for the next 20 years minimum. A man on his knees is only half a man.

Just a fashionable situation.

Nothing's gonna change. 

 

 

You people are pulled in so easy.

Then if the song is fine... PLEASE PLEASE make more. Many more, it should serve the purpose