Thanathorn holds Army chief to his promise of reform

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Thanathorn holds Army chief to his promise of reform

By The Nation

 

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

 

In a Facebook post, Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit reminded Army commander Apirat Kongsompong of his promise to reform the armed forces within 90 days in the wake of the Korat shootout in February.

 

The shootout led by an unhappy soldier in a shopping mall in downtown Nakhon Ratchasima claimed up to 20 lives.

 

The former Future Forward Party leader said he will talk about this issue as well as the fact that it is six years since the 2014 coup in a live chat at 8pm on Friday (May 22).

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388324

 

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[ThailandRyan]

Reform through a new Coup....that's the ticket, Military men no nothing about peace and running countries.  To them its all about rigid structure, and do as I say not as I do....So good luck in the meantime as reform will be where they put those that disagree with them.....reform re-education...

[cornishcarlos]

This is why they need to extend the emergency decree. People like this thinking they can call out the government and army !! Cheeky young scoundrel...

[George Bowman]

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

promise to reform the armed forces within 90 days

I learned along time ago in the Land of Smiles that when a worker says they will come tomorrow morning, that could actually mean a week later. I have no idea how long 90 days is...

[Thailand]

Not a snowballs chance in hell, this guy wants to be the next pm and has the means to do it. 

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, missoura said:

I learned along time ago in the Land of Smiles that when a worker says they will come tomorrow morning, that could actually mean a week later. I have no idea how long 90 days is...

It is called Thai Time, and it knows no boundaries or limitations.  My ex was always late to appointments because she said "I get there when I want, they do not like, f*** them".

[scorecard]

45 minutes ago, cornishcarlos said:

This is why they need to extend the emergency decree. People like this thinking they can call out the government and army !! Cheeky young scoundrel...

I don't agree, now is as good as any time to challenge the fake/failed government.

[RubbaJohnny]

53 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

It is called Thai Time, and it knows no boundaries or limitations.  My ex was always late to appointments because she said "I get there when I want, they do not like, f*** them".

Of course some men come to early, As to the OP cannot see how anyone can hold anyone in charge to account, that's not how it works here, ask anyone at the bottom about trickle down....

[worgeordie]

 Apirat Kongsompong, will have been hoping that everyone

would have forgotten about that promise by now,and he

must be seething that Thanathorn has brought it up again.

regards worgeordie

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

 Apirat Kongsompong, will have been hoping that everyone

would have forgotten about that promise by now,and he

must be seething that Thanathorn has brought it up again.

regards worgeordie

Agree, now what's Khun Thanahorn's next strategy....

[cornishcarlos]

2 hours ago, scorecard said:

I don't agree, now is as good as any time to challenge the fake/failed government.

 

That's why I was being facetious !! 

You missed it...

[DrTuner]

Holding somebody accountable? That's new around here.

[Baerboxer]

19 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

This is why they need to extend the emergency decree. People like this thinking they can call out the government and army !! Cheeky young scoundrel...

 

Sophistry.

[Baerboxer]

16 hours ago, DrTuner said:

Holding somebody accountable? That's new around here.

 

Indeed. Looks like he'll be held accountable for not following the correct rules too!

[Baerboxer]

18 hours ago, worgeordie said:

 Apirat Kongsompong, will have been hoping that everyone

would have forgotten about that promise by now,and he

must be seething that Thanathorn has brought it up again.

regards worgeordie

 

I doubt he'll be bothered in the slightest. Thanathorn is heading to obscurity. He'd be there already were it not for the billions and the family. Anyone challenging the "elite" is ignore unless they become too big an irritation. 

[Baerboxer]

19 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

It is called Thai Time, and it knows no boundaries or limitations.  My ex was always late to appointments because she said "I get there when I want, they do not like, f*** them".

 

Yep. They all seem to think that. Never been so late so often since letting wifey organize things. If the appointment in 10 am no need leave home till 9.59, regardless of distance and traveling time 555.

[BobbyL]

Good to see him still maintaining his stance against the government, but most importantly the military. As we have said before, the establishment won't be letting go just yet, however with people like Thanatorn I hope one day in the future we see a real change in Thailand. 

[rkidlad]

39 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

I doubt he'll be bothered in the slightest. Thanathorn is heading to obscurity. He'd be there already were it not for the billions and the family. Anyone challenging the "elite" is ignore unless they become too big an irritation. 

And you’re for or against this sort of authoritarian rule? 

[ubon farang]

Another misunderstanding by this guy when the army chief was saying he will reform the army habits in 90 days he meant 900 days. Telling porkies by the Military is just common language in their book

[OneMoreFarang]

Are there in Thailand any leaders of the people who come from within the people? Or to say it differently: Are there any poor Thai people who lead large groups of poor Thai people?

Thailand needs a lot of improvement in a lot of areas - like many other nation.

And lots of rich Thai politicians do what is best for them and their elite friends - also like in some other countries.

 

Where are the grassroot movements with non-billionaire leaders?

I think it's almost funny how many poor people follow some Thai billionaires who pretend they only work for the people.

And Thais could just look as their recent history to see that there is no reason to trust those people's billionaires. But it seems Thais do it again. Somehow this time that billionaire will work for the people - or maybe not?

[herfiehandbag]

20 hours ago, Thailand said:

Not a snowballs chance in hell, this guy wants to be the next pm and has the means to do it. 

I believe he retires in September.

 

Leaving it a bit late?

 

This Covid 19 business has been a bloody nuisance - lots of plans put on hold!

[chainarong]

Any promise from any high ranking official from Thailand's ruling elite can only be taken at face value , the value in this case is like my wallet, zero.

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, scorecard said:

Agree, now what's Khun Thanahorn's next strategy....

Not being hit with some fictitious libel charge.

[Okis]

2 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

I believe he retires in September.

 

Leaving it a bit late?

 

This Covid 19 business has been a bloody nuisance - lots of plans put on hold!

That's a convience. The rules that the military made says that if generals want to become PM they first need to do the same as Prauyt did,  "resign" and a few weeks later you are the PM. 

 

So atleast he doesn't need to do that in last minute when they need to switch the puppet. 

[sammieuk1]

Man with shiny face says no to promise but yes to much needed tanks ????

[brianthainess]

On 5/22/2020 at 3:58 PM, worgeordie said:

 Apirat Kongsompong, will have been hoping that everyone

would have forgotten about that promise by now,and he

must be seething that Thanathorn has brought it up again.

regards worgeordie

I cant see why you wouldn't trust such a fine upstanding man.

[overt2016]

6 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

 

I doubt he'll be bothered in the slightest. Thanathorn is heading to obscurity. He'd be there already were it not for the billions and the family. Anyone challenging the "elite" is ignore unless they become too big an irritation. 

And then what?

[holy cow cm]

Court and jail sentence might now be speeded up for Thanathorn. The way to shut him up is to put him away. 

[Brigand]

Hopefully his two year tenure as head of the army will soon end.

[mikebell]

On 5/22/2020 at 5:33 PM, scorecard said:

Agree, now what's Khun Thanahorn's next strategy....

He'll be on a bread & water diet in jail.