Sirawith “Ja New” speaks publicly for the first time since latest attack

 

(Photo) Sirawith Seritiwat Facebook page

 

Political activist Sirawith Seritiwat, or “Ja New”, posted on his Facebook page last night (Wednesday) to express gratitude to those who care about democracy and who are concerned about him.

 

“I want to thank a lot of people who care about democracy, are concerned about me, stand by me and support me in every way,” says Sirawith.

 

In the post, typed by his friend, Sirawith went on to say that he was touched by everyone’s kindness, acknowledging all the activity related to his case and calling for justice both inside and outside parliament. He also updated his current condition, saying he is stable, adding there remains small amount of bleeding from his eyes and nose and he is a little wobbly when trying to walk, from which it will take some time to recover.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ja-new-speaks-publicly-for-the-first-time-since-latest-attack/

 

 

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It is sickening to see what levels of terrorisation beautiful Thailand is descending to - or rather, HAS descended to.

I hope this brave chap recovers very soon and will not face another brutal assault from monstrous brutalists.

 

Edited July 4, 20197 yr by Eligius

Sirawith you are a very brave man, Thailand needs many more like you.

4 minutes ago, Eligius said:

It is sickening to see what levels of terrorisation beautiful Thailand is descending to - or rather, HAS descended to.

I hope this brave chap recovers very soon and will not face another brutal assault from monstrous brutalists.

 

I agree with your sentiment.

 

However, I think violence and murder in the political arena has been an everpresent in Thailand. The proliferation of CCTV and mobile phones has just made it more visible. 

 

As an example, how about Somchai Neelaphaijit or another one, going back to the late 90's, the murder toll for a general election was always in the hundreds, yes, 3 figures, as 'canvassers' got whacked out.

this picture is before attack on him. He is still on hospital bed, barely walking, unable to write on smartphone/laptop. Just a small manipulation from thai censored press

 

Edited July 4, 20197 yr by londonthai

29 minutes ago, webfact said:

“I want to thank a lot of people who care about democracy, are concerned about me, stand by me and support me in every way,” says Sirawith.

Doubt the PM, Prawit as head of security or Anupong interior Minister paid him a hospital visit or send him flowers. Too much guilt and totally not concerned. 

12 minutes ago, londonthai said:

this picture is before attack on him. He is still on hospital bed, barely walking, unable to write on smartphone/laptop. Just a small manipulation from thai censored press

 

In the post, typed by his friend, Sirawith went on to say that he was touched by everyone’s kindness, 

 

20 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Sirawith you are a very brave man, Thailand needs many more like you.

The type that disappear quietly in the night to be found in a cement truck

29 minutes ago, londonthai said:

this picture is before attack on him. He is still on hospital bed, barely walking, unable to write on smartphone/laptop. Just a small manipulation from thai censored press

 

Interesting point, Londonthai (above). If you are right - and I am sure you are  - I am not in the least surprised: the piece and photo-selection comes, after all, from that bastion of the Establishment, Thai PBS!

 

Edited July 4, 20197 yr by Eligius

Most Thais I meet are afraid to talk about politics.   People like him who question the establishment are sorely needed.  Most of the Thais I know who voted junta were either working for Thai/foreign mega corps or public servants.   Not good for those who are dynamic, hustling to make a living.   That is why innovation and fun are distant memories in Thailand.   Stifling and mind numbing "stability" over freedom and fun.  May he resemble this before the beating picture soon. 

16 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

Most Thais I meet are afraid to talk about politics.   People like him who question the establishment are sorely needed.  Most of the Thais I know who voted junta were either working for Thai/foreign mega corps or public servants.   Not good for those who are dynamic, hustling to make a living.   That is why innovation and fun are distant memories in Thailand.   Stifling and mind numbing "stability" over freedom and fun.  May he resemble this before the beating picture soon. 

I find that many, if not most, of the young Thais I meet are against the dinosaur regime and want to see Thanathorn and his party in power.

 

Tragically, it is often those young Thais' teachers and university lecturers (especially the comfortably-off Ph.D.s) who support dinosaurship ('I'm all right, Jack - never mind the peasants'!). Don't forget that the head of the Phalung Pracharat Party (who set up that party to prolong Prayut's dinosaurship) was himself the head of a university.

 

What a sad, indeed shameful, state of affairs!

 

So he has been attacked twice,he better not go walking alone

anywhere,as the next step could be him been disappeared, 

and he will not be the first.

regards worgeordie

30 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

So he has been attacked twice,he better not go walking alone

anywhere,as the next step could be him been disappeared, 

and he will not be the first.

regards worgeordie

You've changed your tune.

Weren't you one of the guys questioning the first attack against this kid.

Something about it didn't look serious enough for you.

Seems second time around did the trick for you.

regards shame, shame, shame

5 hours ago, pornprong said:

You've changed your tune.

Weren't you one of the guys questioning the first attack against this kid.

Something about it didn't look serious enough for you.

Seems second time around did the trick for you.

regards shame, shame, shame

In the first photo he did not look like he had been attacked by 4 men with clubs,

i NEVER said he was not attacked,obviously whom ever ordered the attack thought 

the same, so ordered another beating ,which was more vicious. i have not changed

my tune...

regards worgeordie

20 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

The type that disappear quietly in the night to be found in a cement truck

Or the Mekong with a concrete overcoat.