Flour protest: Activist group targets Palang Pracharath members at Pheu Thai office

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Political chaos erupted outside the Pheu Thai Party head office in Bangkok yesterday, as the Thalu Wang activist group staged a disruptive protest, demanding the party cease negotiations with Thailand’s military-backed factions. The protest, which saw flour being poured on Palang Pracharath Party (PPP) members, resulted in the cancellation of a press conference.

 

The roots of this turmoil can be traced back to the General Election, where the Move Forward Party (MFP) emerged victorious. However, unable to secure enough votes to form a government, MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat decided to step aside, allowing the Pheu Thai Party to take centre stage.

 

Subsequently, the Pheu Thai Party engaged in talks with various parties from the previous government, aiming to gain more support and form a Parliamentary majority. The meeting, scheduled for July 27, sparked suspicions that they were attempting to forge a government without MFP.

On July 22, representatives from the Bhumjaithai Party visited the Pheu Thai headquarters to explore potential solutions for effective governance. After the meeting, Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul expressed a willingness to work with Pheu Thai but not with MFP, citing differences in ideologies and approaches. Anutin said…

“If we are to be involved, we will be unable to work with the Pheu Thai Party if the MFP remains part of the coalition government. It is not about the conflict, but rather the differences in our thoughts and working processes.”

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo by Thanit Sudto (ฐานิส สุดโต) via The Standard

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/flour-protest-activist-group-targets-palang-pracharath-members-at-pheu-thai-office

 

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[JonnyF]

I do hope nobody in PPP/PT suffers from Gluten intolerance. That would be awful.

 

I think we are seeing a glimpse of the anger that would erupt should this partnership proceed. I have a number of Thai FB friends that rarely make political posts expressing their fury at the current situation. This could get very messy, very quickly.

[ikke1959]

It says enough..... the ones in the party are used to the flour..

[sammieuk1]

Its ok its self raising flour for you doughnuts ????

[bannork]

Heroin and heroines in the same story. Keep it up girls!

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Subsequently, the Pheu Thai Party engaged in talks with various parties from the previous government, aiming to gain more support and form a Parliamentary majority

Turn-coats.

[spidermike007]

Outstanding news. I truly hope we start seeing more of this kind of civil disobedience. Especially directed at the crony senators and their families. Children included. No exceptions. Harass the families, embarrass them, shame them. They are traitors, and are defying the election and the will of the people. Encourage them to move overseas!

[herfiehandbag]

1 hour ago, bannork said:

Heroin and heroines in the same story. Keep it up girls!

Talking of heroin, was Sleepy Somchai's special advisor on Australian legal affairs one of those "floured"?

[anterian]

This clearly shows that the MFP is not part of the established herd of pigs jostling at the Thai feed trough. 

[realfunster]

Nice touch on using flour, a clear nod in someone's direction.

 

Now, if the protestors were to mercilessly and constantly 'flour' the 'chief purveyor of flour' upon every single public appearance, that's a protest I'm sure we could all get fully behind !

[2baht]

16 hours ago, bannork said:

Heroin and heroines in the same story. Keep it up girls!

Who supplied the "flour"???