Gen Chaovalit Appointed As Supreme Commander Of People's Army Of Thailand

[scorecard]

The post needs a comma at the very least. But;

He is convicted.

He is on the run.

Many think his orders about the war on drugs

are defacto sanctioning of murder to get the numbers up.

And revenge for Oaks OD'ing by some reports.

(Whether this line is keepable is a question...)

Accusing somebody of committing a crime without evidence is a crime in Thailand, in other countries it would fall under the defamation laws which are not criminal. This poster has called Thaksin a murderer, that is defamation, the only defence would be that the defamed person has been convicted for an act worse than the one he is accused of here making this accusation lower than what he actually is, therefore not defaming him.

In this matter the poster is clearly posting defamatory comments based on law. Many people thinking he is a murderer is no defence in this matter, you can think whatever you want, but you can not say it without the proof to back it up.

Do A little more research, the post includes lots of facts!.

[pastitche]

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What is the "Peoples Army of Thailand".

This has to be a <deleted> story or there is something very nasty brewing here.

And if not TV will find one

[GentlemanJim]

I am not a legal expert, but wasn't this all an act of High Treason?

[oldsailor35]

Abisit apeals to all Thai people to remain calm..................Sounds a bit like Dads Army... Dont Panic ! Don't Panic Don't Panic..........with khun Jonesey

[oldsailor35]

And, let's not forget, we're talking about Australia, that great paragon of democracy where a legally elected PM may be kicked out by the UK Queen's representative (or was it the CIA?).

I understood that the Queen of Australia appointed her representative on the basis of Australian advice.

And a bloody good job too !

[Buchholz]

Former PM Backs Government's Attempt on National Reconciliation

Former prime minister General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh issued an 11-page open letter, declaring his support for the implementation of the Prime Minister's Order No. 66/23 to achieve national reconciliation.

Retired general and former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh issued an 11-page open letter addressed to the Democrat Party and Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, clarifying his views on the national reconciliation process.

Copies of the letter were also distributed to the media.

In the letter, Chavalit voiced his support for a policy similar to the Prime Minister's Order No. 66/23, which effectively ended the war with communist movements in the past to be implemented.

The order aimed to further promote democracy by overthrowing parliamentary dictatorship and coup-installed governments.

Chavalit said the passage of an amnesty bill would strengthen the judicial system rather than weaken it.

Meanwhile, he said it is illegal for the Assets Examination Committee, or AEC, which was established during the coup-installed administration, to take retroactive action against individuals alleged of political offenses.

Chavalit suggested that any action by the AEC and subsequent legal implications be annulled because the panel was not set up according to democratic principles.

-- Tan Network 2012-03-27

[Buchholz]

Prasong attacks Chavalit for proposing Amnesty for Thaksin

Prasong Soonsiri, former secretary-general of the National Security Council, Tuesday criticized former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh for proposing the re-enactment of the 66/23 order to grant amnesty for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Prasong said the 66/23 was not for granting a blanket amnesty for all communists as Chavalit claimed but it was to grant amnesty to innocent students and people who have joined communism but have not committed violent crimes.

Prasong said the communists, who set fire to government offices and killed government officials, still had to face legal actions under the 66/23 order.

Prasong said Thaksin could not be absolved with the 66/23 order because he would still have to be prosecuted for his alleged crimes for the sake of the rule of law.

-- The Nation 2012-03-27

[GentlemanJim]

These people really are the scourge of Thai society. Of course they want to pass a law that says communist groups are no longer illegal, because they are all communists anyway. Another way to pave for the forthcoming red revolution. Are there any intelligent people in the North?Just how exactly do tax crimes and 'insider trading' crimes, come under the amnesty umbrella of political crimes?

[h90]

Nothing like a nice civil war to pave the way for democracy - half the population on one side and half on the other. Is that what you mean? In what way is that a solution to Thailand's woes?

Glad to see someone is taking a principled stand and standing up to the Military that are bullying the democracy of Thailand and its people.

But id hate to see this as another excuse for the military to prove what a bunch of mass murderous power thirsty scoundrels they.

So you have no problem if the army slaughters thousands of innocent civilians like they have done countless times in the past.

Do you think the people have no right to defend themselves against this evil ?

when did the Thai army slaughter THOUSANDS?

[h90]

I am not a legal expert, but wasn't this all an act of High Treason?

Depends on how much money you have.

If you are me is doing it than it would.

[waza]

former prime minister has appointed General Chaovalit Yongchaiyud as the Supreme Commander as the People's Army of Thailand

Am I dreaming? A convicted fugitive has appointed a Supreme Commander....

Jeezus what kind of madness is going on here?

The delusional maddness of a despot

"Boyce tends to write-off Thaksin’s “diatribe and revisionist history.” He says they are “highly suspect” ..........” He then criticizes Thaksin’s “enormous ego” and disingenuously refers to the highly organized and well-funded PAD as “a rag-tag bunch of demonstrators”. Interestingly, while he says Thaksin is “delusional,” he is forced to add:.....“That said, we agree with the underlying theme of Thaksin’s complaint — http://thaipoliticalprisoners.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/wikileaks-thaksin-and-boyce-bombshells-on-palace-and-politics/

[Old Man River]

<deleted>?

This has to be a <deleted> story or there is something very nasty brewing here.

It is calling General Prayudth out to see if he will bite. It is a chess game and it is his move.

[waza]

Another question for you: As you have compared Thailand's voting system with that of Australia's in a number of posts, would an Australian with a similar past to Thaksin's ever be elected in that country? If he was elected and carried out any of Thaksin's self enriching policies - lending money to foreign governments so they could buy equipment from his company; allowing his wife to buy government land in a non transparent, or indeed, any manner; changing (telecommunications) laws to benefit his company; using a loophole to avoid paying millions of dollars in tax, whether it was done "legally" or not - would he have been able to serve a full term? I'd imagine he'd resign, if not be investigated by the serious crimes / fraud squad. And, let's not forget, we're talking about Australia, that great paragon of democracy where a legally elected PM may be kicked out by the UK Queen's representative (or was it the CIA?).

To be honest I wouldn't put it past our country at the moment. And don't worry, I'm just as sore about Whitlam's sacking as you are- but that's exactly the point here. But you still can't compare it to Thailand, because he that kind of activity is essentially mandatory to get anywhere in politics- which is exactly why you can't legitimately put the blowtorch on Thaksin without doing the same to all the others.

I think the past premier of South Australia, John Olson, was quite corrupt, he was given the choice of resigning of being charged. I think he is still the embassador to the US.