MP slashes own arm in Parliament to protest treatment of pro-democracy movement

By The Nation

 

 

Pheu Thai Party MP Visan Techatirawat slashed himself with a knife in Parliament on Tuesday, in what he said was a protest against the treatment of young pro-democracy activists.

 

Visan cut his left hand and arm three times with a fruit knife during day two of the special debate on the political crisis, explaining later that he did not want the students to have to shed their blood.

 

For the past four months, pro-democracy rallies in Bangkok and other provinces have called for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to quit, the constitution to be made more democratic, and the monarchy to be reformed.

 

He added that he had been an MP since 1986 but had still not figured out how to solve the political problem and he did not want to see the unrest turn bloody.

 

Other lawmakers reacted with shock and dismay as Visan slashed himself in the chamber.

 

Parliament President Chuan Leekpai called on medical staff to apply first aid, before Visan was taken to hospital for treatment.

 

He later apologised to MPs for the shock caused by his action.

 

He explained he had acted in this way in protest against the crackdown on a on a peaceful rally in Bangkok on October 17, when police fired water cannon filled with chemical irritant at protesters. He said PM Prayut should be listening to protesters’ demands rather than using force against them.

 

He added that he had borrowed the knife from a maid at Parliament and had not told his family about the plan to cut himself.

 

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3 hours ago, webfact said:

He added that he had been an MP since 1986 but had still not figured out how to solve the political problem and he did not want to see the unrest turn bloody.

 

Well, here's an idea, get a knife and cut yourself! ???????????? 

This is what Thailand really is. If you think he's wrong, you should read the story from earlier this year about the judge who killed himself because of this same issue. What few choices the people have when in your nation if you speak the truth and want human rights you go to jail.

and this guy is in Parliament .....  kick him out or get him a job at the hospital. 

20 minutes ago, TooBigToFit said:

This is what Thailand really is. If you think he's wrong, you should read the story from earlier this year about the judge who killed himself because of this same issue. What few choices the people have when in your nation if you speak the truth and want human rights you go to jail.

no ... I think the reason the Judge took his own life was far more complicated than you assume. His actions had nothing to do with the government, it was more about a particular case he was presiding over.  

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Other lawmakers reacted with shock and dismay as Visan slashed himself in the chamber.

What a loony, just think this man is there to make decisions that affect the whole country.

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Visan cut his left hand and arm three times with a fruit knife

What a fruitcake. 

13 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and this guy is in Parliament .....  kick him out or get him a job at the hospital. 

 

  Maybe he's more suited to peeling fruit!

Have to look at it this way. Prayut and his Scallywags are not above board and only protect themselves, the Elite and ........, so it is really a shock me symbolic act to show all of them that because the regime won't get out using moral judgment having integrity for the good of Thailand that there is huge resentment and disdain going all the way to their little boys n girls club in parliament. I applaud the guy in one way or the other. Odd but effective to show where the situation is at and definitely going to. The little yellow shirts are getting violent which shows their mentality and maturity level and which shows another reason Thailand must change. They need to get out and let the new generation take over and heal the country that way. It is not that the new generation is against everyone who opposes their push..

38 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and this guy is in Parliament .....  kick him out or get him a job at the hospital. 

Yes he should have used the knife on Uncle Tuu.

22 minutes ago, polpott said:

Yes he should have used the knife on Uncle Tuu.

I am sure in a calmer moment, you won’t be advocating violence.
 

However, when someone can apparently easily bring a knife into the chamber, it does bring into question security and safety at parliament !

4 hours ago, webfact said:

MP slashes own arm in Parliament to protest treatment of pro-democracy movement

 

Political theater at its best.

 

Not to be outdone….the brave, courageous, lion-hearted, Hero-General has vowed to respond by writing his resignation in blood.

 

Private Somchai has been volunteered to act as the donor.

 

 

I doubt this is very Buddhist. 

Also, speaking as one who a closest relative committed suicide, this is disturbing and he needs attention.

1 hour ago, realfunster said:

However, when someone can apparently easily bring a knife into the chamber, it does bring into question security and safety at parliament !

Don't worry. It's not a real parliament.

 

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

no ... I think the reason the Judge took his own life was far more complicated than you assume. His actions had nothing to do with the government, it was more about a particular case he was presiding over.  

No, I think you are incorrect. If you go back and review the case, it was a defiant act against a corrupt court system that tries to pressure judges to give lenient sentences to those of the elite class.

32 minutes ago, Enzian said:

I doubt this is very Buddhist. 

Also, speaking as one who a closest relative committed suicide, this is disturbing and he needs attention.

For me, one of the starkest images of the Vietnam war was a Buddhist monk setting fire to himself in the streets of Saigon. Buddhist monks have a tradition for this kind of protest.

A bit drastic, but it got the attention he wanted. 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Pheu Thai Party MP Visan Techatirawat slashed himself with a knife in Parliament on Tuesday, in what he said was a protest against the treatment of young pro-democracy activists.

Maybe all Pheu Thai MPs should slash easy other every day until their master returns from Dubai. 

This guy is as stable as a 2 legged chair ????

 

In most other countries, the MP would have been further identified in the media by the constituency that he represents, ie. the Labour member for Doncaster North, and the people that voted for him would be aware of the total numpty they chose.

 

Unless of course he's an aberration of the party list MP system that they have here in Toyland.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

He explained he had acted in this way in protest against the crackdown on a on a peaceful rally in Bangkok on October 17, when police fired water cannon filled with chemical irritant at protesters. He said PM Prayut should be listening to protesters’ demands rather than using force against them.

A tad strange but it's good to see someone inside parliament with the nerve to speak out.

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

and this guy is in Parliament .....  kick him out or get him a job at the hospital. 

Take Uncle Tu with him

 

He got attention, for sure.

6 hours ago, PatOngo said:

 

Well, here's an idea, get a knife and cut yourself! ???????????? 

Problem he cut the wrong area, should have been higher up. 

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

What a loony, just think this man is there to make decisions that affect the whole country.

And he's one of the more intelligent members ????

5 hours ago, realfunster said:

I am sure in a calmer moment, you won’t be advocating violence.
 

However, when someone can apparently easily bring a knife into the chamber, it does bring into question security and safety at parliament !

Probably a lot safer than being at a student with the nutters who are currently in control of the country, armed forces and police. 

Ran out of mangos again ????

46 minutes ago, Artisi said:

And he's one of the more intelligent members ????

 

Oh! There are some??? ????

A very strong symbolic act of Wisam to support the protest movement for democracy. 

 

You cannot compare the Thai parliament with a parliament in democratic pluralist country, where such actions would rightfully be seen as ridiculous. But this here is Thailand, and the Thai parliament is full of currupt generals, able and willing to kill the citizens of the country just to protect their troughs. This is the language these thugs possibly understand.

 

In that totalitarian environment, this action of Wisam is a very powerful personal contribution to the protest movement. Kudos for that!

 

Well, well - a cut above the others!!