Angry Chiang Mai Activists Burn Their Red Shirts

[webfact]

 

SOME activists in Chiang Mai gathered at Tha Phae Gate this evening (Aug. 5) and set fire to their red shirts that symbolise their struggle and support of Pheu Thai Party after this party tore up an eight-party MOU signed with Move Forward and other partners to now forging a new coalition government with military-installed parties that aim to cling on to power, Matichon newspaper said.

 

These activists were also going to hold a ritual cursing ceremony in accordance with the belief of the Lanna people.

An hour earlier around 10 activists of the “We the People” group held their “Stand against Tyranny” event at Tha Phae Gate for the 59th week . They held up placards with various messages including “Free our friends, stand to stop imprisonment” and “Repeal Section 112” while also giving the three-finger salute.

 

Motorists passing by honked in support of their demonstration with some sliding down their window and likewise giving a three-finger salute.

 

by TNR Staff

Chiang Mai activists angry at Pheu Thai Party linking up with military-installed parties burn their red shirts. Photo: Matichon

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/05/angry-chiang-mai-activists-burn-their-red-shirts/

 

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[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

An hour earlier around 10 activists of the “We the People”

It will take a lot more than that to make a change.

Which is precisely why Thailand is in the mire.

[koolkarl]

There is only 1 thing all politicians are afraid of and force them to do what the people want and it isn't waving a sign. Up until a few weeks ago, army helicopters flew daily over Chiang Mai looking out for large gatherings I am sure.  Entire political process is well orchestrated.

[Scouse123]

It was never about Red shirts and Yellow shirts, it was always about finding a path for Thaksin's return.

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

These activists were also going to hold a ritual cursing ceremony in accordance with the belief of the Lanna people.

[Srikcir]

14 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

It was never about Red shirts and Yellow shirts, it was always about finding a path for Thaksin's return.

That was not MFP's agenda.

[MangoKorat]

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It will take a lot more than that to make a change.

Which is precisely why Thailand is in the mire.

Yes, even 14 million votes didn't lead to change.  The only thing that could lead to real change in Thailand is civil war and I doubt there is any appetite for that amongst the long suffering 'underdog' Thai people.

 

As long as there is a trough, the piggies will eat at it and it doesn't seem that anyone is capable of removing that trough.

[harada]

I pity the suckers who donated their hard earned money to this bunch of two faced clowns. ????

[Sticky Rice Balls]

3 hours ago, harada said:

I pity the suckers who donated their hard earned money to this bunch of two faced clowns. ????

guess who im thinking of...currently awaiting indictment #4....(hint)

[harada]

20 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

guess who im thinking of...currently awaiting indictment #4....(hint)

Is this him ?

[MangoKorat]

1 hour ago, harada said:

Is this him ?

Did you really have to post that photo?  Its bad enough that he's all over the news again without having to look at him!