5 hours ago, webfact said:

A student who identified herself with the nickname Fufu, 22, said the government had failed to boost the economy. "We're about to graduate but we don't know how we will make a living. If I don't come out today, there will be no future."

There is light at the end of the tunnel... these people have no future or place with this regime... time to get them out.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A student who identified herself with the nickname Fufu, 22, said the government had failed to boost the economy.

This seems like its Fufu beyond all reason.

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

As mentioned, this happens every time the reigns are loosened.

What? You mean three times so far?

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

Thailand needs a Khun Prayut at the top to control unrest, lawlessness and general mayhem that always seems to develop when other parties or civilian protesters want to make noise.

This has been proven time after time, the country turns into anarchy when the law is not applied and protesters and opposition parties are allowed to do what they like followed by road blocks, shootings,  vandalism and violence, cracks start to appear and fighting starts between protesters who oppose each other and opposing supporters.

As mentioned, this happens every time the reigns are loosened.

Nothing like the windup from 100.   Reminds me of the gum stepped in yesterday.    So all these coups are the fault of the average Thai?  These young people, who want a future that cha cha is unwilling and incapable of providing, are agents of anarchy?  Quite the opposite is true.  They want the army out of their lives.  They could have created peace without taking over the government, but that was not the plan.  They wanted the booty of government for themselves and expunge the Shinawatras.  Reform under the army is a joke and the kids know it.  

 

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."  Benjamin Franklin

 

This fits you :

 

“Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the boisterous sea of liberty.” Thomas Jefferson

 

Peace at any price, shame on you.

Edited July 24, 20205 yr by yellowboat

5 hours ago, Jessi said:

Good for the Thais. They must get the Constitution  re written again

otherwise the demonstrations are a waste of time. Kick the #%%%^^ out of Government.???? 

The only people who can re-write the constitution are the people who wrote the current, one that keeps them in power indefinitely. Why would they do that? And no-one is going to be able to kick a military government out.

3 hours ago, spiekerjozef said:

In a way I agree with you. So have 2 PM's, one who understands how to get the economy back on track and actually run the country.

The other one (probably army) only in charge of safety, control unrest and lawlessness.

Kinda like what Zimbawe tried?

 

3 hours ago, spiekerjozef said:

But that's never gonna happen, they need a coalition political system.

With the notable exception of the only three democratically elected Thai governments, after the military junta's stand aside, it's always been a coalition of the military and special interests that have run the country.

 

2 hours ago, stouricks said:

 

Did you REALLY write that first sentence yourself?

Did you REALLY not read the Nation article that she correctly paraphrased and gave a citation for?

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Of course she didn't. 

It's text from the 7th point in the link. 

I don't think she was trying to fool anyone.

Members here know that her English is rough. 

 

..but still streets ahead of the vast majority of TV's farang messenger shooters skills in the Thai vernacular.

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Ok, resign, and then what? what is the alternative? who's is there good and honest enough to replace them before they themselves become rotten?...

Anything is better than what we have at the moment, only people with the lowest mentality would have allowed this clown to become PM.

19 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Did you REALLY not read the Nation article that she correctly paraphrased and gave a citation for?

No! Sorry...YES!

Edited July 24, 20205 yr by stouricks

Democracy is great and right, but the parliament of the street is not, they might be a loud shouting minority that don't represent the silent majority. Political stability might be the most important benefit for the people, unfortunately even if it's not fully democracy.

 

Just my POV...????

3 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Yinn has a voice . She is a thai in a forum that consists of mostly old white foreign men .

This forum is about Thailand and it is good to hear a Thai opinion .

Not many Thai people can express themselves in english as good as she can ...

Even if she did not write this first sentence herself , she made clear what she wants to say .

Could you write YOUR post in Thai language ?

No !

Much easier to control a populace while the economy is booming and you can feed them just enough crumbs to keep them in their place.

 

This economic downturn might be a blessing in disguise - people are finally fed up or even desperate enough to act.

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

So you envision a country like Cambodia was under the Khmer Rouge.  Well it is starting to get close as Government opposition dissidents and such are disappearing off of the streets.  Or maybe like Iraq was when Sadam was in power, or even Libya for that matter.  But closer to home N. Korea.  Take your pick.  It does not work in the eyes of the countries people and coups only have happened since well we can not discuss that here.

The most critical requirement for economic progress is stability. Steven100 raises some valid points, even if it rankles those of us who understand the power of true democracy, which is abundant?

Does Thailand deserve to be lumped with Khmer Rouge, Iraq under Sadam, Libya and North Korea? Good grief, a little perspective please.

At least the lower house was elected and a lot of things work here to provide one of the highest economic growth rates in recent years. The average Thai has benefited, even as the corruption and subsequent wealth gaps continue.

I wish the young protesters every success. And hope Thailand can move closer to a true democracy in the years ahead, relative peacefully.

Edited July 24, 20205 yr by Donga

14 hours ago, Kadilo said:

“A network of student groups called "Free Youth”

 

”many held three fingers in the air what has become a symbol of the protests.”
 

Maybe got a little lost in translation. 
 

Good luck to them. Really hope it doesn’t end in tears. 

 

 

 

I missed way back when what the real meaning of the 3 fingers meant. I.ve seen it several times and always wondered. Care to share?

13 hours ago, PatOngo said:

I wonder how long before they ( the authoritarian rulers ) dust off the tanks and attack helicopters?

...and fire up the submarine, aircraft carrier and blimp?

 

20 hours ago, ezzra said:

Ok, resign, and then what? what is the alternative? who's is there good and honest enough to replace them before they themselves become rotten?...

Honourable people like Thanathorn for starters. They are out there. But surely it's not about how rotten or incompetent they are, it's about having a civilian democracy since they can be voted out and tell the military what to do. A military running a country is just wrong, wrong, wrong on every level.

22 hours ago, webfact said:

A student who identified herself with the nickname Fufu, 22, said the government had failed to boost the economy.

Student or field marshall? 

On 7/24/2020 at 12:07 AM, daveAustin said:

Well done, guys. Anything this gov stipulates as being 'unlawful' smacks of hypocrisy and should be taken with a large dose of salt. Sad to see Thailand being put through the wringer by uncaring folks with an agenda. Keep getting out there - esp beautiful young ladies with placards.

The junta itself is unlawfull

Edited July 24, 20205 yr by aixois
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The extended emergency decree has nothing to do with covid, well done students keep it up !

Some troll posts have been removed.