Could Red-shirt Mass Rally Force Abhisit's Govt To Step Down Or Dissolve The House?

[george]

Thaivisa Poll:

Do you think the red-shirt mass rally this weekend can force Abhisit's government to step down or dissolve the House?

[NADTATIDA1]

I think Abhisit's decision today not to go away and also a meeting with his highness has shown a desire by him to ride this out,also the implementing of the ISA shows he is taking the threat of a mass rally very seriously.

I think it all boils down to the amount of people the reds can get to Bangkok and how well the police can control any situation that arises,the first hint of it getting out of hand and the army will be on show and then it remains to be seen who they support red or yellow?

The decision will be taken by the man sooner or later,i hope that any trouble is contained and sporadic and does not escalate out of control,it would be a sad day for Thailand for that to happen.

Hopefully like the majority of people think,the reds will not be able to muster the support they have threatened.

[jdinasia]

Without violence I do not think the reds can bring down the government. I would guess that it might be possible to bring enough pressure on the coalition partners to get them to abandon the Democrat led coalition but not by a public gathering.

If the reds push the violence threshold high enough I do think they could force a coup.

[frodo]

Without violence I do not think the reds can bring down the government. I would guess that it might be possible to bring enough pressure on the coalition partners to get them to abandon the Democrat led coalition but not by a public gathering.

If the reds push the violence threshold high enough I do think they could force a coup.

I agree with that. Isn't a forced coup by the UDD/Reds contradictory to what they allegedly stand for?

[Travel2003]

I think more and more of the politicians, regardless of which side they represent, are more and more aware of the fact that rest of the world is looking at Thailand as a semi banana-republic if they continue to just "take over" each time there is a change of government.

[jdinasia]

Without violence I do not think the reds can bring down the government. I would guess that it might be possible to bring enough pressure on the coalition partners to get them to abandon the Democrat led coalition but not by a public gathering.

If the reds push the violence threshold high enough I do think they could force a coup.

I agree with that. Isn't a forced coup by the UDD/Reds contradictory to what they allegedly stand for?

They would try to spin it to make it the Democrats' fault. The thing is that a coup at this stage would probably set them further back from a chance at the trough than they are now. Elections in a couple of years if not sooner, or a coup and no telling when elections take place.

[NADTATIDA1]

Without violence I do not think the reds can bring down the government. I would guess that it might be possible to bring enough pressure on the coalition partners to get them to abandon the Democrat led coalition but not by a public gathering.

If the reds push the violence threshold high enough I do think they could force a coup.

Yes,i see it heading this way.

[Jingthing]

I read the poll question as WILL, not COULD. Yes, they could, but I don't think they will, so voted no.

[Moonrakers]

Is this one the final showdown then?

[mrtoad]

I voted no, and I hope that is the case. Thailand really does need to have some stability - and I don't think a change of government at this point will bring that. At the moment the only thing this mass rally is in aid of is for the benefit odf a bunch of crooks who have been caught with their finger in the till. Don't think the Democrats are the answer, but this yellow shirt / red shirt BS needs to be put to bed. Time for reconciliation without strings attached, but I guess that's no good to a certain side.

I just hope that this will go off peacefully - that way there is no reason why the reds shouldn't protest, but creating mass disruption and veiled threats of inciting violence does not bode well. Their previous ain't too good either.

Edited March 8, 2010 by mrtoad

[britmaveric]

Anything is possible in Thailand. I'll give Abhisit credit, least he is smart enough to stay in town, just in case a coup did occur.

[scorecard]

I think more and more of the politicians, regardless of which side they represent, are more and more aware of the fact that rest of the world is looking at Thailand as a semi banana-republic if they continue to just "take over" each time there is a change of government.

I suggest jatuporn and his ilk couldn't care less what other countries think.

It's all about the prize money, no other thoughts involved.

[quiksilva]

Is this one the final showdown then?

It will be a showdown but somehow doubt that it'll be the last

[manarak]

I voted no, the gov. and the army seem to be on the same side, and red rallies have not really been very strong.

[Dodobird]

It is difficult to predict at this point of time, anything can happen. However, I voted "NO" because the current pressure is not strong enough to make the premier's backer give in unless there are a million protesters this saturday.

[thaijasmine]

I voted no, the gov. and the army seem to be on the same side, and red rallies have not really been very strong.

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That doesnt mean anything !

Many in rural Thailand are too busy scraping a living to be able to support themselves in Bangkok for who knows

how long.

If you actually go to Isaan- just see how many non red shirts you will find ?

[Dodobird]

I voted no, the gov. and the army seem to be on the same side, and red rallies have not really been very strong.

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That doesnt mean anything !

Many in rural Thailand are too busy scraping a living to be able to support themselves in Bangkok for who knows

how long.

If you actually go to Isaan- just see how many non red shirts you will find ?

You say it thaijasmine...welcome to Isaan.

Edited March 23, 2010 by Dodobird

[smokie36]

I read the poll question as WILL, not COULD. Yes, they could, but I don't think they will, so voted no.

I read it the other way and voted yes. But only if enough people turn up which I think unlikely....but ya never know in Thailand....!

[elcent]

Not now, but in about 2 month things can escalate if it is not brought under control until then. Rural people don't want to be looked down at forever.

It's going to be difficult to create a political infrastructure with this ongoing disturbances. Not sure if there is a middle way out of it.

I'd rather see the courts gearing up on all political related outstanding cases.

Seems to be too quiet about all this at the moment.

I'd like to see a faster progress on constitutional amendments which are crucial for further development and growth.

Thailand has been charmed with lots of money into the stock market to make positive changes possible.

Edited March 23, 2010 by elcent