National Security Council (NSC) is looking into a report that members of the Russian rock band “Bi-2”, known for their outspoken criticism of the Russian government, were arrested in Phuket for performing concerts without a permit in Phuket and may be deported to Russia.

 

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said that the NSC wants to determine the nationalities of those who were arrested for staging a concert without a permit.

 

“In this case, we have to take into consideration international laws. Once we have the information we need, we will be able to proceed in the require manner,” he said.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-31

 

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Throw them out. Deport them anywhere else if the Russians don't want them back.

47 minutes ago, retarius said:

Throw them out. Deport them anywhere else if the Russians don't want them back.

Huh? Why would Russia not want them back? You completely missed the issue.

What about the promoter and organizer of the concert?

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“In this case, we have to take into consideration international laws. Once we have the information we need, we will be able to proceed in the require manner,” he said.

Guess there's always a first time.

1 hour ago, retarius said:

Throw them out. Deport them anywhere else if the Russians don't want them back.

They are against the war and critics of the Government. Sending them back to Russia could have severe consequences for them. If Thailand wants them out, fair enough, but let them go to the country of their choosing.

Anyone got a track of their music? I think I saw them play years ago and it was more like heavy metal. They were sat in a Pub in leather jackets and I was thinking, this looks like Trouble, then the resident band (Oodies) let them have the stage, obviously pre-arranged they were ferking brilliant. 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“In this case, we have to take into consideration international laws. Once we have the information we need, we will be able to proceed in the require manner,” he said

Give them a 30 day extension.. and a free pass at the departure terminal .. end of the issue.

They can sort out their chosen destination.

and while we are on the subject ....why can't a performer get a temp licence to perform ? seems like they deliberately fudge this issue every time ....it's tough being a promoter of Thailand.

On 1/31/2024 at 5:21 PM, snoop1130 said:

were arrested for staging a concert without a permit.

Did they actually get paid any money? STOP entertaining Thais  Thailand loves Putin can't upset him can we. Back to Thai bands with marvelous renditions like

  🎶 Proud Mary walk on by

        Lolling, Lolling Lolling on a Liver🎶

Well they have been Drummed out now, we are all safe again 

 

They're in Israel.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/01/dissident-rock-band-bi-2-leave-thailand-after-russia-deportation-fears

On 1/31/2024 at 7:53 PM, brianthainess said:

Anyone got a track of their music? I think I saw them play years ago and it was more like heavy metal. They were sat in a Pub in leather jackets and I was thinking, this looks like Trouble, then the resident band (Oodies) let them have the stage, obviously pre-arranged they were ferking brilliant. 

Here is their YT channel https://www.youtube.com/@b2band 

Tchaikovsky was a great Russian musician during the romantic period 

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Did they actually get paid any money?

 

They were paid a large sum to stop playing. It was just too painful to listen.