1 hour ago, kotsak said:

October 1976 redux?

 

Not so easy to commit mass murder on campus these days when everyone has a smart phone and internet access. They will target those seen to be leaders and make an example of them, probably threaten families as well and if pushed to it do what they did in '76- spread a false LM claim against the students as a pretext for force.

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by Orton Rd

2 hours ago, webfact said:

the possibility that they may lead to confrontation

 

And who exactly is going to confront the flash mobbing students??? 

 

It kinda takes two sides to have a confrontation. And these days, other than the government itself, there's not much pro-govt campaigning going on.

 

Meanwhile  , Someone is polishing his bayonet in the wings , just itching to have his turn at saving the country from itself.

 

7 minutes ago, Denim said:

Meanwhile  , Someone is polishing his bayonet in the wings , just itching to have his turn at saving the country from itself.

 

When things come to shove, he'll have no scruples ordering brainwashed and indoctrinated underlings do the dirty deed while he hides out "commands" in from a safe place, all the while spewing his nonsense about the army being a "sacred institution" and how it is merely accomplishing a "holy duty". We all know that the shining medals on every Thai general's chest weren't earned through heroism, particular bravery, or exemplary achievement in any field of expertise worth mentioning. 

2 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:

I thought he was having a probe whilst somebody looks into it,sorry that came out right and sounds like and endoscopy scoping ones rear end. 

Digital exam. ????

He was hoping once dissolved he is free to rule, turned out totally opposite . Not only local uprising but also international condemnation . If he orders heavy hand , he risks being sanctioned , if he does nothing he risks protests growing and intensifying. Maybe wise to come up with a plan B, judged made a mistake ?

2 hours ago, roo860 said:

According to my daughter, that's the month for mass protest this year.

Tell your daughter to tell whoever is waiting until October, that it will be too late. Now is the time for protest, not EIGHT MONTHS from now. Nobody will remember this <deleted> in 8 months unless the pressure is consistent: Who remembers Prayuth's brother earning 1.3 million for attending one meeting; who remembers his nephew receiving a building contract; who remembers Rachabakhti park; who remembers "Elections in October 2014"; who remembers 80 Baht lottery tickets; who remembers "no coup, believe me"; who remembers a missing plaque; who remembers "Prayuth is not a government official - Constitution court"...hell, who remembers Red Bull Boss (It's 2020 already)

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by SABloke

1 hour ago, Denim said:

Meanwhile  , Someone is polishing his bayonet in the wings , just itching to have his turn at saving the country from itself.

 

Better hope the day never comes . His father did not last too long and had lots of blood on his hands . He is by far more extreme in comparison to big P

3 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:

I expect the Administration's cyber war room will be going into overdrive to combat this lot.Do they put minors in gaol in Thailand or just attitude adjustment classes.Bit tricky to deal hundreds of screaming kids without coming off as a bully.Remember Pratuth these are Thailand's future.

You got that right. Maybe their parents in jails as well. 

1 hour ago, SABloke said:

Tell your daughter to tell whoever is waiting until October, that it will be too late. Now is the time for protest, not EIGHT MONTHS from now. Nobody will remember this <deleted> in 8 months unless the pressure is consistent: Who remembers Prayuth's brother earning 1.3 million for attending one meeting; who remembers his nephew receiving a building contract; who remembers Rachabakhti park; who remembers "Elections in October 2014"; who remembers 80 Baht lottery tickets; who remembers "no coup, believe me"; who remembers a missing plaque; who remembers "Prayuth is not a government official - Constitution court"...hell, who remembers Red Bull Boss (It's 2020 already)

You remember, and you can be sure a lot of Thais do too.

My advice to you is to leave Mr. Prayuth alone.

he is a good man working hard for the progress and stability of thailand.

if you have any complaints why won't you go back to your home countries and

try to fix things there.

you would'nt be in thailand if things were so great in your countries, would'nt you?

2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

When things come to shove, he'll have no scruples ordering brainwashed and indoctrinated underlings do the dirty deed while he hides out "commands" in from a safe place, all the while spewing his nonsense about the army being a "sacred institution" and how it is merely accomplishing a "holy duty". We all know that the shining medals on every Thai general's chest weren't earned through heroism, particular bravery, or exemplary achievement in any field of expertise worth mentioning. 

He,a got more medals than audie murphy

15 minutes ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

My advice to you is to leave Mr. Prayuth alone.

he is a good man working hard for the progress and stability of thailand.

if you have any complaints why won't you go back to your home countries and

try to fix things there.

you would'nt be in thailand if things were so great in your countries, would'nt you?

 

That medicinal cannabis is supposed to be taken in moderation. Always read the label.

5 hours ago, dcnx said:

I’m sure he is concerned. What’s he gonna to go, arrest or shoot them? 

The other Army General "Not to be named" who is taking ambush underground will take care of this.....

30 minutes ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

My advice to you is to leave Mr. Prayuth alone.

he is a good man working hard for the progress and stability of thailand.

if you have any complaints why won't you go back to your home countries and

try to fix things there.

you would'nt be in thailand if things were so great in your countries, would'nt you?

He may have good intentions, but he is as thick as pig sh!t and less useful. 

There are reports of plain clothes police amongst the students and today police arrested online gun dealers.
This starts to smell like 2010 and the past!

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by monkfish

Good to see, but sadly he probably doesn't need to be too concerned until an unnamed someone decides what to do next. 

3 hours ago, GarryP said:

Digital exam. ????

If he formed all his digitals into a ball would the probe become digitalised and be labelled a Phistilate?You know kind of like a Phistalization effect causing a bloody rectimization of the analised region similar to what has occurred to his beloved country member. 

9 minutes ago, BobbyL said:

Good to see, but sadly he probably doesn't need to be too concerned until an unnamed someone decides what to do next. 

The unnamed would be General Sumnut I would presume. 

3 hours ago, Orton Rd said:

Not so easy to commit mass murder on campus these days when everyone has a smart phone and internet access. They will target those seen to be leaders and make an example of them, probably threaten families as well and if pushed to it do what they did in '76- spread a false LM claim against the students as a pretext for force.

Perhaps a rash of unfortunate accidents and disappearances.Like brake failures and swimming in the Mekong with a gutful of cement. 

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by FarFlungFalang

On 2/27/2020 at 4:44 PM, 4MyEgo said:

Hooha to the students.

 

Can't say the same for the rest of the Thai's who are disinterested in their country's future after it was taken over by the same military general in 2014 who was supposed to hand it back as caretaker after a democratic election was held in 2019, (too late).

 

He had 5 years to plan the changes to the constitution, which cannot be undone for 20 years and he made 350 of the 500 senate seats referenced for his military chumps so that he would have the majority to run the country after he then ran for Prime Minister and won, (if you believe that), so to oust him is basically impossible unless his mates gang up on him with the numbers which aint going to happen because everybody is eating humble pie while Thailand is being gouged by the billions, now that's what I call a conflict of interest and giving it to your people up the rear without any lube.

 

 

But it CAN be undone.

Also the constitution CAN be torn up and rewritten. Prayuth proved that with the latest constitution.

Amnesty for ever? It depends on who will take over. That can be torn up too.

5 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

When things come to shove, he'll have no scruples ordering brainwashed and indoctrinated underlings do the dirty deed while he hides out "commands" in from a safe place, all the while spewing his nonsense about the army being a "sacred institution" and how it is merely accomplishing a "holy duty". We all know that the shining medals on every Thai general's chest weren't earned through heroism, particular bravery, or exemplary achievement in any field of expertise worth mentioning. 

That always assumes that ALL of the Army will do what he says.

 

About half of the Army are conscripts and they won't want to turn their guns on Mum and Dad, Granny, sisters, brothers and cousins.

Hopefully the mainly conscript army will turn their guns on the myriad of generals when the fast approaching time comes????

6 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

And who exactly is going to confront the flash mobbing students??? 

 

It kinda takes two sides to have a confrontation. And these days, other than the government itself, there's not much pro-govt campaigning going on.

 

I would anticipate that the same thing as usually happens would occur. Some "civilians" would "take it upon themselves" to fight the good cause on their behalf out of the "goodness of their hearts".

On the official side, uncle crooner will appeal to the oldies to guilt trip their grandchildren into backing down, which unfortunately given the engrained deference to their elders, plenty of them will fall for.

That doesn't work, there's a trump card that gets rolled out, also with the intention of leveraging those deeply held traditions that get forced into people from about four years old. Though only time will tell if it has the same effect as it has in the past.

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by rwdrwdrwd

2 minutes ago, rwdrwdrwd said:

I would anticipate that the same thing as usually happens would occur. Some "civilians" would "take it upon themselves" to fight the good cause on their behalf.

 Good you put your "civilians" comment in quotes... Because a lot of the time, I suspect the involved "civilians" aren't quite the people you and I might consider real civilians.

 

4 hours ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

My advice to you is to leave Mr. Prayuth alone.

he is a good man working hard for the progress and stability of thailand.

if you have any complaints why won't you go back to your home countries and

try to fix things there.eve

you would'nt be in thailand if things were so great in your countries, would'nt you?

Thank you, Scott. I pride myself on taking reassurances regarding the intentions of political leaders from people that can't spell their own surname. 

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by rwdrwdrwd

15 hours ago, Boomer6969 said:

We might be facing "attitude adjustment" at a massive scale soon..

Maybe he will put pressure on Uni deans / directors etc., to make it stop. Most would probably obey.

9 hours ago, monkfish said:

There are reports of plain clothes police amongst the students and today police arrested online gun dealers.
This starts to smell like 2010 and the past!

Who would be surprised if there was plain clothes police at many gatherings, events etc.

 

Police should have charges enough gun dealers in the past and they should have received harsh punishment to deter other from entering this trade. On the same subject, have the police identified specifically where these guns originate from? If not, why not?

Edited February 27, 20206 yr by scorecard

Two things he must learn about change management. 1, What does a democracy mean in real life. 2. Cant demand to be called General by parliamentarians any more.

16 hours ago, dcnx said:

I’m sure he is concerned. What’s he gonna to go, arrest or shoot them? 

Oct. 6, 1976, is a date that still haunts the government and people of Thailand. On it, state forces massacred scores of student activists on the lawn of Bangkok’s Thammasat University.

 

The campus had been occupied by leftist student demonstrators who opposed the return to Thailand of a former dictator. The military and arch royalists accused them of being antimonarchical communists, and the military, police and right-wing paramilitary forces had Thammasat surrounded.

 

With thousands of students under siege, authorities opened fire onto the campus with M-16s, recoilless rifles and grenades. For several hours, these forces — later joined by vigilantes — shot, beat, raped and murdered unarmed students, some as they tried to either flee or surrender. The chaos was used to justify a military coup later that same day.

 

Official figures put the death toll at 46, with 167 wounded and more than 3,000 students arrested. The death toll is disputed to this day, with survivors putting it at more like 100.