Prawit punchline: PPP leader faces prison after journalist assault - video

[kimamey]

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Has anyone who has read this thought that it will be the journo charged not the LFCC?  As for the acronym I'm an Aussie so work out the last C in LFCC for yourself. 1st 3 should be easy. 1st C, 3rd letter, think watches and rings, 1st 2 letters think stature and the last; as I say I'm an Aussie.

She clearly headbutted his hand.

[kimamey]

4 hours ago, kidneyw said:

Makes Joe Biden look normal.

And makes Trump look like he always has. 

Unfortunately doesn't do much for the government of Thailand either. 

[dinsdale]

The truth of the matter is Thais are hypersensitive, reactionary, puerile, self entitled FAs. Sad really but not limited to Thais or Asians. Fairly common human trait. Probably why the world is so fkd.

[greeneking]

4 hours ago, Elkski said:

What was her exact question?  

I would far more like to know this than read weak 'watch' jokes.

[madmitch]

5 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

You cannot be serious iam assuming you are in Thailand  this will not happen for one  and best part of the MPs   are criminals anyhow

I assume you haven't read all of my comment. Please do so before commenting. 

 

And there may be criminals in the Goverment but not necessarily with a criminal record. The two aren't the same.

[webfact]

Thai PBS, TJA Slam General Prawit for Reporter Intimidation

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

The Thai PBS and the Thai Journalists' Association (TJA) are urging Palang Pracharath party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan to take responsibility for allegedly intimidating a Thai PBS reporter.

 

General Prawit, known for his ambitions to become Thailand's prime minister, showed visible agitation when approached by the Thai PBS reporter. She had questioned him about whether he had watched the MPs' live broadcast voting to appoint Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand's 31st prime minister, reported Thai PBS.

 

In a video clip, General Prawit is seen grabbing the reporter’s head with his hand while repeatedly asking, “What’s the question?”

 

Thai PBS released a statement asserting that their reporter was merely fulfilling her professional duties at the time of the incident and denouncing the physical assault as unacceptable.

 

They stressed that such an incident has psychological repercussions not only for the affected reporter but also for the broader journalist community.

 

The Thai PBS station demanded that General Prawit acknowledge his responsibility for the incident and issued a call for accountability.

 

The TJA also issued a statement condemning General Prawit’s actions. They characterized his behaviour as an act of intimidation against press freedom, noting that reporters need to be able to perform their duties without fear of reprisal. They called for General Prawit to take full responsibility for his conduct.

 

Furthermore, the TJA urged the public to show mutual respect towards individuals in different professions. They emphasised the importance of managing expressions of anger to avoid negative impacts on others.

 

The incident has ignited discussions about the treatment of journalists in Thailand and the need for safeguards to protect them from undue intimidation and physical harm while simply doing their jobs. As it stands, the call for accountability resounds strongly among Thailand's media and public alike.

 

-- 2024-08-17

 

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[bkkcanuck8]

11 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Serious case.

What he could expect?

Will he be stoned, tared or feathered? Or all together?or whipped? 😳

You don't arrest or imprison politicians - or even remove them from Parliament if they are 'good people'.  It will be quietly dealt with and they will go around threatening news organizations to remove all content about the incident...

[bkkcanuck8]

9 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

Touching someone's head or even slapping someone in the face is a big insult in Thailand. The journalists should suing him for his money, that is what will hurt him the most. 

She would lose and be found guilty directing spittle and the good and proper Prawit... and that Prawit was only protecting himself.... Then she would find herself taken off to serve her sentence.

[mokwit]

The nastiness showing through.

[Sweede]

"n regards to Prawit’s attack on the journalist, the politician faces severe consequences if the reporter in question files a police complaint. The 79 year old, if found guilty, may face imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of up to 4,000 baht.


Oh come on...!!

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In regards to Prawit’s attack on the journalist, the politician faces severe consequences if the reporter in question files a police complaint. The 79 year old, if found guilty, may face imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of up to 4,000 baht

That will never happen, she will be told to remain quiet.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, itsari said:

Prawit neds to watch himself 

Tik Tok 

[scorecard]

10 hours ago, Denim said:

To be fair,, she was trying to wind him up.

 

 

 

That's part of a jouno's job.

[prakhonchai nick]

The law is the law. It applies to all, regardless of ones name or position in life or the country.. Cut the bastard down to size!

[bkkcanuck8]

Just now, prakhonchai nick said:

The law is the law. It applies to all, regardless of ones name or position in life or the country.. Cut the bastard down to size!

This is not a rule of law country, this is a law of rulers country.... the law only applies when it comes to the 'wrong people' and Prawit is... not one of those.

[smedly]

Thaksin is coming  for you Prawit

 

you better "watch" out

[smedly]

7 minutes ago, smedly said:

Thaksin is coming  for you Prawit

 

you better "watch" out

or on the other hand could this be the playbook playing as scripted 

 

we wait

[tandor]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

may face imprisonment of up to two years and/or a fine of up to 4,000 baht.

..and banned from Politics for 10 years.

[Nicholas Paul KNIGHT]

Sadly it shows again egos are more important than actually taking care of the people he represents. 

[zepplin]

Most horrible man in Thai politics, I really hope she does file charges and he is banned from his awful political party, go away old dinosaur, roll over and retire, and be forgotten about quickly!

good riddance from all the Thai people!

[tandor]

46 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Tik Tok 

(sorry..just read your reply).

[tandor]

 

(Angry small man syndrome).

[Andycoops]

Lock the corrupt fat slob up, he'll surely lose some weight on the Hilton diet.

 

Yet another example of a man and I use the word extremely lightly, perpetrating violence against women.

 

Make a example of him.

 

I hope she files the complaint and doesn't take the bung money.

[baipaibkk]

14 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

could not happen to a nicer guy, hope he gets 20yrs

 20 years is to much. He looks like he's over 80 years old

[Old Croc]

This will go away, and he will quietly retire from politics

[stoner]

you can see the vile in his eyes. 

[Gandtee]

14 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

could not happen to a nicer guy, hope he gets 20yrs

Not in this lifetime.🤨

[ronster]

From borrowed time to doing time ! 

Seems his time is up 🤣

[animalmagic]

13 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Silly old fool, seems he was a wee bit pissed off on hearing the news, he wanted the job. 

Of course he will never spend any time inside. 

But there is a very nice room available at the police hospital now.

[bkkcanuck8]

6 minutes ago, ronster said:

From borrowed time to doing time ! 

Seems his time is up 🤣

He will have to borrow some watches to keep track of time...