Blocking of BBC interview with Pita

[anchadian]

Jonathan Head

And we have to ask… would True censor us if we were interviewing Prayuth?

 

https://twitter.com/8td/status/1663356860903325696

 

True Visions, when will you stop blocking news from foreign news agencies about Thailand? CNN ABC was previously hit by this morning's BBC censorship of an interview with Phitha.

 

Here is what’s being shown on screen during @BBCWorld’s segment that features @pakhead interviewing @Pita_MFP

[isaanistical]

Agreed. But then Prayut would not start by talking about changes to what we can only refer to as 112, would he?

I just watched on BBC website; to outsiders, what Pita says is pretty innocuous, but also unequivocal and to those most likely to order a coup, it means something else altogether.

Edited May 30, 2023 by isaanistical
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[recom273]

2 hours ago, isaanistical said:

Agreed. But then Prayut would not start by talking about changes to what we can only refer to as 112, would he?

I just watched on BBC website; to outsiders, what Pita says is pretty innocuous, but also unequivocal and to those most likely to order a coup, it means something else altogether.

Do you have a link, I would be interested to see it. 

[Jumbo1968]

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

[billd766]

15 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

That link worked for me too.

[isaanistical]

1 hour ago, recom273 said:

Do you have a link, I would be interested to see it. 

(If I am allowed):

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

[Chongalulu]

1 hour ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

You can watch anything via the internet, especially if you have a vpn

[scorecard]

52 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

(If I am allowed):

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

I sent the link to a friend in Oz, the interview was not blocked and friend commented 'very interesting comments from Khun Pita and leaving a 50/50 scenario whether MF will be able to proceed and whether Khun Pita will be banned'.

 

Seems he's got grave concerns whether prayuth and gang will allow new government to happen and therefore it will all fall back to recent situation'.

 

However i'm keeping positive that Khun Pita will be the next PM. 

Edited May 30, 2023 by scorecard

[ThaiFelix]

2 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

Hmm I like what he says but its early days yet.

[recom273]

Can I offer a possible explanation .. Clearly there is not a conspiracy, as we can all watch the interview on BBC News App without a VPN.

 

However, certain broadcasts are only available to UK license payers, certain "live" or first broadcasts are not available to that region, and you get the grey screen.

 

Good replies to the Jonathan Heads questions.

 

Edited May 30, 2023 by recom273

[Jumbo1968]

Will the old dinosaurs most over 55 years old let the younger politicians take control, I think a few of the aging politicians will have some skeletons in the cupboard, Pita better watch his back in more way than one.

if god forbid the army again decides to take over there will be ‘blood on the ‘streets.

[Moonlover]

3 hours ago, billd766 said:

3 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

 

3 hours ago, billd766 said:

That link worked for me too.

And not only do you get a 2 minute sound bite, you get the full interview in narrative form.

[ikke1959]

It is Thai democracy to block all kind of news that they don't like.. But he is right. Changes must be made to enter the 21st century and if the successor acted the same his father there would be less problems. But anoth 5 years to wait for equal marriage law for LGBTQ community is far too long as he promised it to be on the agenda in the first 100 days

[connda]

We have True and it's not blocked. 

[Denim]

1 hour ago, ThaiFelix said:

Hmm I like what he says but its early days yet.

Yes.....early days.

 

If there is a plan to block Pitas premiership it will be in the usual manner. Sawing one leg off the table at a time until it can't stand. It won't be rushed. His enemies will wait for the initial euphoria of his victory to quieten down and then start nibbling away at him and his party . 

 

Question is , having been down this road before how will the public react and where will the reaction be focused ?

 

If the people decide not to tolerate any more judicial interference then any protests that arise must be massive and nationwide , not just the usual Bangkok orientated action.  Yes, there have been protests around the country before but not nearly as powerful as needed to convince the old school to let go.

 

I wish him the best of luck. He is going to need it.

[brommers]

True are toadies of the junta and are leading members of the elite. They should be high on Pita's list for breaking up if he is ever allowed into power.

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

Yes indeed, I watched the video and read Jonathan Head's full BBC interview on Google from here in Cambodia. The decrepit elderly Thai establishment may block in the Land of Dinosaurs but not in the wideworld outside - stupid "old farts"!

On YouTube, by entering "pita limjaroenrat" you will find interviews in English with:

NHK World Japan, CNN, France 24 English, Bloomberg Quicktake, ABC Australia, The Star Malaysia to name a few!!

Edited May 30, 2023 by Burma Bill
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[TimeMachine]

5 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

Not blocked on the BBC site using 3BB Internet, I watched it earlier.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65743967

Thanks so much. I'm not even gay and I'd marry this guy. He should be Ruler of the world actually. He seems genuine and I hope he stays that way. I think a lot of violent confrontation is coming. I'm heading out of Thailand soon and will return when success is duly awarded to this person 

[proton]

34 minutes ago, brommers said:

True are toadies of the junta and are leading members of the elite. They should be high on Pita's list for breaking up if he is ever allowed into power.

They have been blocking out broadcasts they don't want people to see for years, yet Pita might get cancelled for having a few old media shares!

[Krabi King]

12 hours ago, brommers said:

True are toadies of the junta and are leading members of the elite. They should be high on Pita's list for breaking up if he is ever allowed into power.

True = CP family... friends all the way up the chain. Supporters of the old establishment.