Apirat says his threat to opposition is fake news

By The Nation

 

Royal Thai Army commander-in-chief General Apirat Kongsompong

 

The Army chief declared on Wednesday that he has become a victim of fake news, as he denied ever issuing a threat against opposition parties.

 

Royal Thai Army commander-in-chief General Apirat Kongsompong said he had made no such threats or even commented on the upcoming parliamentary debate on the new government’s policies. 

 

Earlier, social-media users had shared a post depicting his image with the message: “A debate against the prime minister is like tripping up the country. If people with ill intentions cause chaos, I will have to do something for the country. Don’t force me to do it.”

 

General Apirat maintained on Wednesday that he has made no such remark. “Reporters who cover the [military] beat know that I’ve never said such a thing. It’s obviously fake news. Who will say such a thing?”

 

The Army chief also said he has made no politics related comments for a while now. 

 

"The NCPO [National Council for Peace and Order] does not have any duties,” he said, referring to the post-coup junta that has stopped existing since the new government – still led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha – was formed. 

 

Apirat said any debate involving the prime minister was a matter for the Parliament. 

 

"It's part of the political process in Parliament under a democratic system. Nobody can prevent it. Don't try to involve me in the matter," the Army chief said.

 

Opposition MPs are expected to grill Prayut and his Cabinet members during the parliamentary debate on the government’s policy statement next week.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30373133

 

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The man is a complete heel who can't wait to spill blood. And a liar, too, I reckon...

He has form, and has talked about staging coups in the past. There is no smoke without fire

 

There is an old, profound saying in my culture...

 

"No way he hasn't strangled at least one hooker" 

 

Obviously it isn't meant to be taken literally (honest!)

 

 

 

this year he twice (at least) made public, on camera, threats to opposition, so very likely he said it this time.

he is the next coup maker.

and he is mad

7 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Army chief declared on Wednesday that he has become a victim of fake news, as he denied ever issuing a threat

necessary skills here; playing the victim and denying

The next unelected pm of Thailand.

Practicing the Trump fake news technique!

It is on its way...

1 hour ago, YetAnother said:

necessary skills here; playing the victim and denying

And then it will be "look what you made me do" a bloody crackdown. 

 

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Royal Thai Army commander-in-chief General Apirat Kongsompong said he had made no such threats

My daddy Sunthorn Kongsompong had a coup in 1992 and now it's my turn. 

I want a coup and I want it now!

There is room for It wasn't me badge on the generals chest just????

Phone call to Prayut, come on, hurry up get out the trough, i want my turn.

I have more teddies than you, and i am ready to throw them out, and stamp my feet.????????

I can create an even bigger mess than Prayut, just give me a crack at it!

 

 

 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Apirat says his threat to opposition is fake news

 

For the past five years threats have been the lifeblood of the Junta. Barely a day goes by that they're not threatening somebody about something. So in a way, the Lizard King is right. It's not it's not real news at all....it's just ops normal and another day in the animal farm.

 

 

 

Now there's a face that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy and loved inside - such benevolence, such kindliness, such compassion!

2 hours ago, YetAnother said:

necessary skills here; playing the victim and denying

Yes, he would make a good Chinese government person. 

This guy is dangerous and will one day make a horrible mark bigger than his dad's if he is left as a loose cannon and not dismissed from his command. 

3 hours ago, YetAnother said:

necessary skills here; playing the victim and denying

Dominance and control, power play, intimidation or unreasonable consequences are important tools to back up these tactics.

Every soldier knows this. It's a shame that Thai schools wouldn't be allowed to teach the fundamental reason that Government and Military power should not be mixed up.