Nine Anti-coup Leaders Detained

[Mid]

need some help with google SJ , try this

http://www.google.com/search?q=+%22+Campai...ll&filter=0

[sriracha john]

need some help with google SJ , try this

http://www.google.com/search?q=+%22+Campai...ll&filter=0

Interesting links...

Nothing that states their organizational structure/goals/financing/etc.

and the oldest mention is from only a few months ago.

but thank you for your efforts, just the same.

Edited August 10, 2007 by sriracha john

[Mid]

indeed the majority of those links originate here http://www.oknation.net/blog/index.php ,

job for someone with far greater Thai skills than I .

[Tony Clifton]

Opportunists using the words "Human Rights" even though they have absolutely no affiliation with any such bigger organisation.

Like PTV calling themselves a tv station but never bothered applying for a licence.

[sriracha john]

precisely.... nice catch-phrase sounding group... that has a blog...

but hey, they have a hotmail email account, so they must be legit..

[sriracha john]

In news that's sure to elate Somchai the Shower Supervisor....

Court asked to revoke bail of UDD leaders

Police on Wednesday asked the Criminal Court to revoke bail of four key leaders of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) after they appeared on a Sanam Luang stage to give speeches to anti-coup group. Jet Mongkolhatti, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said PTV executives Chatuporn Promphan, Jakrapob Penkair and Nattawut Saikua; PTV president Veera Musikhapong violated the court's condition that they would not cause social disunity if they are released on bail. The four are among nine key leaders detained at Bangkok Remand Prison in connection with their alleged involvement in Sunday's clashes in front of the residence of Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda last month. Pol Lt-Gen Jet said it depends on the court's decision whether it will consider the police's request today, or whether

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http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/b...s.php?id=120888

[John K]

I am truly beginning to wonder about the intellectual capacity and gullibility of some of these so called leaders. It is a bit like a moth to flame at this point.

[sriracha john]

Court to review bail of UDD leaders

They violated release conditions, police say

The Criminal Court yesterday agreed to consider a police request to revoke the bail of the four United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) leaders who allegedly defied their bail conditions by speaking on stage at an anti-coup rally held at Sanam Luang on Tuesday of last week. The court accepted deputy metropolitan police commissioner Jade Mongkolhatthee's request to annul the temporary release of the four UDD leaders, Veera Musikhapong, Jatuporn Phromphan, Jakrapob Penkair and Natthawut Saikua. The court will tomorrow decide on the police request submitted yesterday. Police said the four UDD leaders' speeches clearly broke the bail conditions, which prohibit them from giving interviews that could mislead the public or incite public unrest. Police presented four VCD recordings of the four leaders making speeches at the rally site between 6-10.30 pm on Tuesday, Aug 7. The four UDD leaders were heard attacking police investigators and the justice system. They allegedly said people were put behind bars because they were poor and ignorant. They were filmed urging the public to wage a ''people's war'' against the coup makers. In their request to the court, police said the speeches of the four UDD leaders would perpetuate social divisions. The nine leaders of the UDD were detained on July 26 when they showed up at court to acknowledge charges of illegal assembly, instigating unrest and resisting arrest and attacking police on July 22. The leaders headed a rally outside the residence of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda. The protesters later clashed with riot police, which left 200 police and 30 demonstrators injured.

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http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/16Aug2007_news05.php

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Well, at least they got the "ignorant" part correct.

[Mid]

CSD requires 3 anti-coup leaders to report

August 16, 2007 : Last updated 07:55 pm

The Crime Suppression Division has set Friday as the deadline for three anticoup leaders to report and acknowledge charges relating to wiretapping.

The three from the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship are Jakrapob Penkair, Jatuporn Phromphan and Natthawut Saikua.

The alleged wrongdoing happened at a Sanam Luang rally where the three aired a recorded telephone conversation between a senior government official and two judges.

Government House adviser Peeraphan Prempooti and two judges, Wirat Chinwinitchakul and Pairoj Nawanut, were recorded as discussing the prosecution of three election commissioners for mismanaging the April 2 vote last year, part of which touched on the role of Privy Council president, General Prem Tinsulanonda

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The Nation

[ColPyat]

CSD requires 3 anti-coup leaders to report

August 16, 2007 : Last updated 07:55 pm

The Crime Suppression Division has set Friday as the deadline for three anticoup leaders to report and acknowledge charges relating to wiretapping.

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The Nation

This is a completely made up charge. The recorded telephone conversation, barely audible, was not a wiretap, but recorded by one of the participants of the conversation and handed to the protest leaders.

[John K]

Colpyat, if that is true then it should be brought up as evidence in court. If the recording is made without all parties aware of it, technically it is wiretapping.

[endure]

Colpyat, if that is true then it should be brought up as evidence in court. If the recording is made without all parties aware of it, technically it is wiretapping.

'Wiretapping' is a peculiarly American expression. Does the equivalent exist in Thailand, Toto?

[John K]

I truly don’t know but viewing what is going on in the south clearly there is something in Thailand. I do recall reading about it but as far as finding it, that will take a bit more time than I have. The term wiretapping is American no doubt there, as tsunami is Japanese.

[TAWP]

The protesters later clashed with riot police, which left 200 police and 30 demonstrators injured.

Just a reminder to everybody, since some try to make it look like the police was the deliveryboys of the brute of the violence.

[Mid]

Court rejects police's request to revoke bail for anti-coup leaders

August 21, 2007 : Last updated 11:48 am

The Criminal Court Tuesday rejected police's request to revoke bails of five anti-coup leaders.

The court reasoned that police failed to illustrate how the five of the first set of nine leaders of the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship had violated conditions for their bail.

The Nation

[John K]

I though for sure they would get a chance to see their new friends again. I certainly appears that the courts are not in anyone’s pocket, and that the police have decided Mr. T. Is not held in the same status he was a year ago.

Now if they could only figure out the car bomb that wasn’t thing. It certainly would help Mr. T. Along with his extradition defense seeing as he chose to bring it up.

[Jai Dee]

Court dismisses police request to revoke bail of anti-coup leaders

Thailand's Criminal Court on Tuesday dismissed a police request to revoke bail of six key leaders of the anti-coup United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), saying there was no concrete evidence to prove their actions had violated the bail conditions.

Police earlier requested the court to allow them to bring the six anti-coup protest leaders into detention again after they returned to Bangkok's Sanam Luang anti-coup rally to give speeches to anti-coup demonstrators after their release August 6.

Police claimed their action was deemed to breach the bail conditions that they must not resume any activities to cause social disunity. The six, who were released on bail after 12 days confinement at Bangkok Remand Prison, included former key members of the now-disbanded Thai Rak Thai Party -- Chatuporn Promphan, Jakrapob Penkair , Nattawut Saikua, Veera Musikhapong , Aphiwan Wiriyachai and Wiphuthalaeng Phatthanaphumthai.

Chesada Chandee, lawyer for the anti-coup protest leaders, said written documents had been submitted to the court clarifying that their clients' action was merely to exercise their constitutional rights through freedom of speech and that the second batch of protest leaders announced earlier that they would no longer rally against the coup-makers.

The Criminal Court then refused to grant permission to the police request, reasoning that the action of the six was not considered violating the bail condition, but warned them to adhere strictly to the court order.

Meanwhile, Police Maj-Gen. Jate Mongkolhatthee, head of the police investigators, said police would not oppose the court order after the protest leaders agreed to stop their rally.

He said, however, police would submit August 28 an investigation report to prosecutor for consideration as to whether to charge all nine anti-coup protest leaders or not.

The activists were arrested on charges of instigating the July 22 clashes between anti-junta demonstrators and riot police outside the Bangkok residence of chief privy councillor Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda. Three were earlier released on bail.

Source: TNA 21 August 2007

[hammered]

With the charter passed and the reconciiliation word being bandied around hardly surprising to see bail left in place

[John K]

A few of theses guys have another court date Monday on wire tapping Prem, so it seems the party is just winding up for them.

[ColPyat]

A few of theses guys have another court date Monday on wire tapping Prem, so it seems the party is just winding up for them.

Nobody wiretapped Prem.

None of the two people in the by one of the participants recorded conversation was Prem.

[John K]

A few of theses guys have another court date Monday on wire tapping Prem, so it seems the party is just winding up for them.

Nobody wiretapped Prem.

None of the two people in the by one of the participants recorded conversation was Prem.

Yes you have said this before, I am just quoting. Let the courts decide.

[sriracha john]

Detained nine anti-coup leaders to be taken to court at 4pm

Security has been tightened at Samsen police station and the Criminal Court on Friday as police make their ways through a thick crowd to get to the nine anti-coup leaders to transfer them from the station to the court.

The nine leaders were placed under police custody on Thursday night. They had led a mass anti-coup protest that turned violent, leaving more than 100, mostly authorities, in front of Privy Councillor President Gen Prem Tinsulanond on July 22.

The nine in custody were Veera Musi-gapong, Jatuporn Phromphan, Jakrapob Penkair, Natthawut Saikua, Weng Tojirakarn, Wi-putalaeng Patanapumithai, Manit Jitchanklab, Apiwan Wiriyachai and Jaran Dittha-apichai.

Police have charged them with instigating violence and the assembling of more than 10 people with intent to disturb the peace.

UPDATE.... Jaran has been fired from his day job

NLA votes to expel Jaran from NHRC

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday expelled Jaran Ditapichai from the National Human Rights Commission for his role in the July 22 anti-government protest. The fate of Jaran was decided in a closed-door meeting of the NLA. There were 156 votes to oust him from the human rights body. Only one legislator opposed and three abstained. Wallop Tangkhananurak said the decision took effect immediately. The panel earlier conducted a fact-finding investigation into Jaran's leadership in the UDDT and produced two reports based on its findings. He was accused of improper conduct and lacking neutrality after he and other UDDT leaders were charged with instigating unrest in an anti-government demonstration they led on July 22 in the Si Sao Thewes area.

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http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/27Sep2007_news10.php

[sriracha john]

NLA impeaches Jaran draws fire after vote

The National Legislative Assembly came under fire yesterday for voting to impeach National Human Rights Com-mission member Jaran Dittha-apichai.

Jaran agreed to step down after being impeached by lawmakers, although he remained sceptical about the proceedings to expel him. "I will abide by the impeachment vote of the NLA in order to avoid putting the NHRC in trouble," he said.

The September 19 Network against the Coup yesterday denounced the NLA decision to impeach Jaran. It said the Assembly, which was appointed after the coup, had no legitimacy to remove Jaran from office.

Jaran said the commission might face a financial audit if it continued to pay his salary in defiance of his expulsion.

"I am the world's first NHRC member to be fired from the job," he said, but vowed to continue working as a human rights advocate through non-government organisations. He said the junta-appointed NLA had no legitimacy to sanction the impeachment.

The Assembly, in a vote of 156-to-1 with three abstentions, censured Jaran for being involved in an anti-coup demonstration that turned into a riot two months ago. The NLA said the rampage was a clear violation of human rights, and he was supposed to uphold those rights.

NHRC chairman Saneh Chamarik said he was still waiting for official notification from the NLA to carry out the impeachment order.

"The NHRC view was that Jaran chose to act in an individual capacity," Saneh said, in reference to Jaran's involvement in leading anti-coup protests in front of the residence of Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda on July 22.

Saneh expected human rights advocates abroad would protest at the impeachment.

Meanwhile, Democrat Party chief adviser Chuan Leekpai voiced support for the decision on the grounds Jaran should have upheld the sanctity of his office instead of turning a blind eye to the violent mob.

- The Nation

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"I am the world's first NHRC member to be fired from the job"

He's also the world's first NHRC member to be involved with this sort of criminal activity:

July 22, 2007

Korat Post

Edited September 28, 2007 by sriracha john

[John K]

He is also one of the first graduates of Thaksin Shinawatra school of Devilish dancing where the motto is “Let me change your life!”

[hammered]

NLA impeaches Jaran draws fire after vote

The National Legislative Assembly came under fire yesterday for voting to impeach National Human Rights Com-mission member Jaran Dittha-apichai.

Jaran agreed to step down after being impeached by lawmakers, although he remained sceptical about the proceedings to expel him. "I will abide by the impeachment vote of the NLA in order to avoid putting the NHRC in trouble," he said.

The September 19 Network against the Coup yesterday denounced the NLA decision to impeach Jaran. It said the Assembly, which was appointed after the coup, had no legitimacy to remove Jaran from office.

Jaran said the commission might face a financial audit if it continued to pay his salary in defiance of his expulsion.

"I am the world's first NHRC member to be fired from the job," he said, but vowed to continue working as a human rights advocate through non-government organisations. He said the junta-appointed NLA had no legitimacy to sanction the impeachment.

The Assembly, in a vote of 156-to-1 with three abstentions, censured Jaran for being involved in an anti-coup demonstration that turned into a riot two months ago. The NLA said the rampage was a clear violation of human rights, and he was supposed to uphold those rights.

NHRC chairman Saneh Chamarik said he was still waiting for official notification from the NLA to carry out the impeachment order.

"The NHRC view was that Jaran chose to act in an individual capacity," Saneh said, in reference to Jaran's involvement in leading anti-coup protests in front of the residence of Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda on July 22.

Saneh expected human rights advocates abroad would protest at the impeachment.

Meanwhile, Democrat Party chief adviser Chuan Leekpai voiced support for the decision on the grounds Jaran should have upheld the sanctity of his office instead of turning a blind eye to the violent mob.

- The Nation

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"I am the world's first NHRC member to be fired from the job"

He's also the world's first NHRC member to be involved with this sort of criminal activity:

July 22, 2007

Korat Post

Therein lies the weakness of Jaran's position - not in protesting but being at least linked to violence, which we should aslo not forget was reported internationally as a riot with police restraint. From then on his position was never tenable. He should have resigned earlier, but then again the political maneuvers of the UDD guys have been at best amateurish and usually self damaging from the outset, which is s surprise considring who was initially funding the whole scheme.

[sriracha john]

UPDATE

Warrants issued for protesters

Eight sought over rally at Prem's house

Dusit District Court has issued arrest warrants for eight protesters at a rally led by the pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship of Thailand (UDDT) at the residence of Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda five months ago. The court issued the warrants after a request from the police team investigating the violent protest at Gen Prem's residence in the Si Sao Theves area on July 22 last year. According to Jet Mongkolhatthi, the Deputy Metropolitan Police Chief who headed the investigation team, the eight suspects failed to respond to a summons from his team. Police had originally summonsed 18 protesters for questioning, but only 10 of them turned up to testify to the team. The 18 protesters earlier filed a complaint against National Police Chief Seripisuth Temiyavej, accusing him of abusing his authority by ordering police officers to assault them and other protesters at the UDDT-led rally. Their complaint, however, backfired as police used it as proof that they took part in the rally which resulted in violence and damage to state property.

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http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/06Jan2008_news04.php

[HobbsTheFerociousTiger]

It's not 'backfiring' when your goal is to attract attention and bring focus on things in Thai society you want highlighted. Prosecuting these people is actually backfiring for the junta/Prem. But this is of course lost on the Bangkok Post..

Edited January 6, 2008 by HobbsTheFerociousTiger

[sriracha john]

Can't imagine why the police would want to prosecute thugs for assaulting an injuring 200 policemen? It's not difficult.

[Tony Clifton]

Notice that the guy throwing a helmet is a proud t-shirt wearing member of ''White Dove'', a group that is actually known for creating turmoil. The white dove is usually a sign of peace but these opportunists simply use the image as a disguise, just like another bunch of Thai thugs who use the words ''Human Rights'', a facade for their ill-intentioned gangs that boasts more or less the same attitude. I bet they also have no shame wearing yellow as a disguise.

Edited January 6, 2008 by Tony Clifton

[jumnien]

Notice that the guy throwing a helmet is a proud t-shirt wearing member of ''White Dove'', a group that is actually known for creating turmoil. The white dove is usually a sign of peace but these opportunists simply use the image as a disguise, just like another bunch of Thai thugs who use the words ''Human Rights'', a facade for their ill-intentioned gangs that boasts more or less the same attitude. I bet they also wear yellow as a disguise.

Sounds a lot like the "New Light of Myanmar" reporting about the evil monks violating the lovely Myanmar security forces!