Prayut: Attack on foreigner damaged Thailand's image 

 

Picture: Saim Rath

 

Thailand's prime minister Prayut Chan-ocha has roundly condemned the attack on the Russian man at a protest in Jomtien, Pattaya on Sunday. 

 

He said that the terrible incident had damaged the image of Thailand and that of all Thais. 

 

He said that foreigners were not involved in the protests in Thailand even though they might comment. 

 

A protest leader called Narathiwat "Ken" Khamma headbutted the 52 year old Russian later alleging that the foreigner had called the protesters the "dregs of society" and a "virus" for damaging Pattaya and the wider economy. 

 

He was bailed in the sum of 10,000 baht after being charged with assault. 

 

Prayut called for calm and legal protests, saying that diverging opinions were normal in a democracy like Thailand. 

 

Speaking after a cabinet meeting to discuss latest statements coming from protests leaders at Ramkhamhaeng University he called for de- escalation, respect for authority and the rule of law and said that his duty was to protect the public and not take sides.

 

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4 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prayut called for calm and legal protests,

 

Is that with or without the water cannons used by police with an undisclosed stinging liquid ?

That also damages the image of the country, and the leaders who authorised it. 

Priceless comment by the man who has done more to damage Thailands image than anyone.

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

saying that diverging opinions were normal in a democracy like Thailand. 

just as long as they do not diverge from his own

The little girls scream bought on chills. Atleast she is learning early whats what. 

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

Speaking after a cabinet meeting to discuss latest statements coming from protests leaders at Ramkhamhaeng University he [Prayut] called for de- escalation, respect for authority and the rule of law and said that his duty was to protect the public and not take sides.

'his duty was to protect the public and not take sides'  

This lets non-Thais know that they need to stay out of Thai politics, especially Russians (Putin fans.)

21 minutes ago, asiaexpat said:

stay out of Thai politics, especially Russians (Putin fans.)

Can I add the States to that list??

I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today. 

 

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today. 

 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

I'm going to head butt the first Russian I see today.

It will probably be a White Russian.

Atrocious air quality

No potable water

Floods and droughts

Sea water not safe to swim in

Second highest death toll in the world on the roads

Dual pricing for foreigners

RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world

Military dictatorship

No true democracy

Illegal trafficking of labour

Endless scams...property, visas, insurance, jet skis

 

....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man.

 

(The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image)

 

It doesn't matter how much money you invest in Thailand we will never get a say in it, best to keep away and stay safe especially with a little one

7 hours ago, Surelynot said:

 

 

....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man.

 

(The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image)

 

He, only commented on the incident as it involved an opposition leader...if it was one of his cronies no comment would have been made....

7 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

Atrocious air quality

No potable water

Floods and droughts

Sea water not safe to swim in

Second highest death toll in the world on the roads

Dual pricing for foreigners

RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world

Military dictatorship

No true democracy

Illegal trafficking of labour

Endless scams...property, visas, insurance, jet skis

 

....and he goes with a head butt on a Russian (of all nationalities) as damage to the Thai image........get a grip man.

 

(The head butt on a Russian might enhance their image)

 

RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, Thats a Franchise

Poor poor Russian. He's never encountered your actual democracy at work before.

2 minutes ago, petermik said:

He, only commented on the incident as it involved an opposition leader...if it was one of his cronies no comment would have been made....

Absolutely....and being so obvious, it has a negative impact on his reputation...what there is of it.

3 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

RTP the largest organized crime syndicate in the world, Thats a Franchise

From the Army?

In other news, a man who head butted democracy in Thailand back in 2014 said...

One of Prayuth's allies in the parliament is attacking a foreigner and his foundation with a ridiculous legal case demanding 50,000,000 Baht, trying to close their wildlife conservation projects and take it over. I don't hear him say a word about these kind of cases.

 

The Russian man shouted abuse at the protesters, saying they were scum and trash. Maybe it would have been better to stay out of their politics instead, but hey, he is a Russian... (they never do).

1 hour ago, webfact said:

the "dregs of society" and a "virus"

I doubt the average Russian would have this in his vocabulary.  I doubt the average Thai would understand either, particularly if delivered in English with a Russian accent.

How does this damage Thailand's reputation more than having a drug smuggler in your cabinet?

Well it isn't unexpected that the leader of government uses this incident to his advantage, isn't?

 

While I agree with some of the comments here, when it comes to the state of the "Thai democracy", I am also appalled by the sad reality that violent thugs are leading the movement for democracy.

 

Replacing  one form of violence by another won't help the country.

4 minutes ago, mikebell said:

I doubt the average Russian would have this in his vocabulary.  I doubt the average Thai would understand either, particularly if delivered in English with a Russian accent.

How does this damage Thailand's reputation more than having a drug smuggler in your cabinet?

...and his common law wife??? has just been appointed to a government position.....mental.

His own brother is in the Senate and picked him to be PM. This is not damaging at all?

He only has to look within, for the origins of the destruction of Thailand's image. His heinous and toxic army are the major boil, on the face of the nation. Blame others all you want, and continue being a very, very small man and refuse to take any responsibility for the destruction you have caused. It makes no difference. We all see right through you, as if you were Mr. Saran Wrap. Sooner or later, you will be gone, baby gone, and you will be disgraced, and remembered and mocked, with the hatred you richly deserve. Mr. water cannon, you need to go. Get out. Get out now. 

Edited November 11, 20205 yr by spidermike007

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Narathiwat "Ken" Khamma headbutted the 52 year old Russian later alleging that the foreigner had called the protesters the "dregs of society" and a "virus"

 

I seriously doubt that Ken and Boris could communicate well enough for this to be the case.

 

Was it said in Thai, English or Russian?

 

From the video, it seems that the only English the Thai can say is "you" and "<deleted>" 

Your boy Anutin and his racist tantrum did more damage than this.

 

Not to mention the convicted drug dealer in your cabinet. 

7 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

 

I seriously doubt that Ken and Boris could communicate well enough for this to be the case.

 

Was it said in Thai, English or Russian?

 

From the video, it seems that the only English the Thai can say is "you" and "<deleted>" 

I think I heard him say Pussy

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Rocky 9-Adrian's Revenge..Yo pauly!!!

Coups never hurt Thailand's image though right?  locking up student activists?  supressing voting and free speech?

Edited November 11, 20205 yr by BobBKK