PM urges protesters to hold off rallies until Covid-19 crisis has ended

[PatOngo]

7 hours ago, Artisi said:

or have you been feeding the population a string of BS

That goes without saying, does it not?

[Grumpy John]

8 hours ago, TooBigToFit said:

The students should wear masks and be safe. That's all that's needed. I think the rain from that depression might be the way the protests are dampered if indeed it does get to BKK.

 

On a side note, I wonder if the regime has people monitoring the student activity online. In the past there was lots of talk about the single gateway that would limit Thailand's freedom online. But the regime also was building a group of cyber people supposedly back then. I wonder if they can monitor traffic coming from Thammasat and other universities where a lot of students are interested in these protests.

I am pretty sure they are doing that as well as monitoring forums like TVF. 

[Grumpy John]

I am as guilty as any of you when it comes to wanting the protesters to make Thailand a better place...but it needs more than a few students protesting.  The situation needs to be escalated and more support from everyday Thai's is needed.  The tools needed to overthrow the bad man and his gang are more than words.  Action will be needed. 

[colinneil]

What Prayut really means is, we will drag out the BS about covid for as long as possible noping the students will lose interest in protesting.

[Destiny1990]

What has happened with that Wealthy Tanathorn guy from future forward?

[yellowboat]

Was in a crowded restaurant in Saigon.   Very little fear here.

 

If he was fairly elected, and that is a big if, he barely won, then he went after the car parts mogul. He was a threat to the army and the 1% but a champion of the Thai people.   Most of the elected world thinks little of his win.  He is an embarrassment to Thailand.    

[Thailand]

I fear the only way P and cronies will be unseated is by what was recently denied. If you thought this bunch were bad just wait and see what is likely to happen.

Interestingly a strong link to the university currently leading the protests, and that did not end well.

Sincerely hope I am wrong.

[ChipButty]

21 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said:

What has happened with that Wealthy Tanathorn guy from future forward?

Banned from Politics 

[yellowboat]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut also warned that political unrest would delay economic recovery, as it would dent investors’ confidence and deter tourists from visiting Thailand once the borders are open. Rallies will also shift the government’s focus from solving economic problems.

His ideas for investment are tired and military slanted.  The EEC?  Oh please!   Invest in Thai Airways?  Yeah, cannot wait to just throw my money away.  His time is running out and places like Vietnam have crowded restaurants.   Vietnam is bouncing back as it has a middle class and China too.  Thailand is becoming passe under military rule.  Covid is the new flu.  It will never go away.   The world will just have to live it.     

[craigieboy1973]

But isnt he proud of thailand no virus claims ? If no virus why worry ....

[nobodysfriend]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

PM urges protesters to hold off rallies until Covid-19 crisis has ended

Not sure it will ever end ...

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

"Your protests delay economic recovery because you affect business confidence, and you affect the confidence of tourists to return to our country when we are ready to receive them."

So , the recent protests will keep future tourists away once the country will be open again ... strange logic .

[ChipButty]

If the generali is that confident he's doing a good job, Call a general election 

[PatOngo]

43 minutes ago, craigieboy1973 said:

But isnt he proud of thailand no virus claims ? If no virus why worry ....

Because he still needs to protect the wealth of the rich from a position of power! Even for the rich that don't reside in Thailand, he needs to protect their accumulated, vast assets!

[meechai]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

PM urges protesters to hold off rallies until Covid-19 crisis has ended

Or at least till we find a cure for Cancer or the Common Cold

 

Edited September 18, 2020 by meechai

[crazykopite]

The Covid outbreak could last another year or two until they have a proven vaccine so I think the PMs suggestion will be ignored these protesters know that there is no better time as now to protest when there are millions of Thais without jobs and the government struggling to pay the elderly the 500/600 baht each month that they are entitled to.

[edwinchester]

"COVID is the government's last card, the only trick left up its sleeve,......."

 

Absolutely spot on.

[Artisi]

37 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

Because he still needs to protect the wealth of the rich from a position of power! Even for the rich that don't reside in Thailand, he needs to protect their accumulated, vast assets!

The rich that don't reside in Thailand no longer need the vast majority of their assets protected as they have been cashed in and transferred elsewhere, it could buy a lot of schwarzwaldkuchen mit sauerkirschen. 

[HaoleBoy]

If Pinocchio is really worried about foreign investment then he should get the whole "Boss" ordeal cleaned up, get a new Finance Minister, cancel the stupid submarines and get rid of Fattie. 

These are all under his purview ...  Let him deal with his own issues before going after the students / protests.

[Matzzon]

I will not try to stop the protesters, but I will try to stop to protests. I knew this resourceful man would find a way. ????????????

[Krabi King]

He's starting to wet himself now ????

Most big protests in Europe recently didn't bring forth any notable amounts of new positive cases. Look at Berlin...

And again, there is no COVID in Thailand ????????☺

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He added that Thais should unite in ending the Covid-19 crisis before focusing on political issues.

They are united, against you.... Using the Covid card to stop the protests is pitiful.

You've been banging on how wonderfully you've contained & eliminated it in the public sectors for over 100 days, quarantine we are told hold all the infections.

So where is the risk coming from.... ?

If any risk from students exists why are all the schools & Uni's open ?

Edited September 18, 2020 by hotchilli

[Andycoops]

They keep telling us Thailand is virus free, now they say there is a risk because some students don't like Uncle Too.

Just lining up the excuses for when their inept handling of the situation hits the fan.

[engamann]

If this junta general Cha Cha is so worrid about his contry and that this demostration would start a second wave of covid19 ( that not exsist in Thailand if you deside to belive the junta ) then he should show his love for the contry and step down and hold a new election that is not rigged and will allow international observers to monitor the election , so just show us your deep LOVE for your contry Cha Cha and hold a new election. 

[Bender Rodriguez]

there are 0 local infections, the PM just don't want anything against this lunatic

[steven100]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut also warned that political unrest would delay economic recovery, as it would dent investors’ confidence and deter tourists from visiting Thailand once the borders are open. Rallies will also shift the government’s focus from solving economic problems.

Exactly   !   He is correct in every statement made as it serves absolutely no benefit in hold a protest with hundreds or a thousand Thai's all close together and not adhering to any social distancing or COVID transmission safety requirements.

The protestors will only exasperate and diminish their plight.  They will do more harm than good toward their cause. 

[steven100]

1 hour ago, Krabi King said:

He's starting to wet himself now ????

Most big protests in Europe recently didn't bring forth any notable amounts of new positive cases. Look at Berlin...

And again, there is no COVID in Thailand ????????☺

Why Is Central Europe Seeing Spikes in COVID-19 Cases ...

time.com › World › europe

3 days ago - Central Europe Largely Avoided the First Coronavirus Wave. ... Central Europe in the past week has seen a spike in daily confirmed coronavirus cases, ...   

[Artisi]

17 minutes ago, engamann said:

If this junta general Cha Cha is so worrid about his contry and that this demostration would start a second wave of covid19 ( that not exsist in Thailand if you deside to belive the junta ) then he should show his love for the contry and step down and hold a new election that is not rigged and will allow international observers to monitor the election , so just show us your deep LOVE for your contry Cha Cha and hold a new election. 

The deep love he holds is his deep pockets which need filling before his demise. 

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

They are united, against you.... Using the Covid card to stop the protests is pitiful.

You've been banging on how wonderfully you've contained & eliminated it in the public sectors for over 100 days, quarantine we are told hold all the infections.

So where is the risk coming from.... ?

If any risk from students exists why are all the schools & Uni's open ?

You know better than to ask difficult contrary questions, you also know very well that he doesn't like it. 

[steven100]

1 hour ago, Krabi King said:

He's starting to wet himself now ????

Most big protests in Europe recently didn't bring forth any notable amounts of new positive cases. Look at Berlin...

And again, there is no COVID in Thailand ????????☺

Your information is so incorrect ........  

Coronavirus: France sees 'exponential rise' in cases - BBC ...

www.bbc.com › news › world-europe-53954562

- It was the largest daily spike since 31 March, when 7,578 cases were tallied at the ... (WHO) has warned of a resurgence of the disease in Europe. ... A protest against Germany's coronavirus restrictions was due to take place however it has since been cancelled due to the spike in cases.