Anti-Red Shirts Protest Grows

[johndpoole]

"Jatuporn Promphan said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses."

These people really are lunatics. They throwaway their tainted blood in public and then get upset because it was tested.

[hammered]

By the way, the unmentionable one has an interesting piece in its pring edition today on funding the rallies and the implications for some provinces local government budgets.

Who is the unmentionable one?

It is the other English language newspaper which we cant link to on TV

[hammered]

"Jatuporn Promphan said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses."

These people really are lunatics. They throwaway their tainted blood in public and then get upset because it was tested.

I would think the BMA have a responsibiltiy to the workers who have to clean it up to let them know what was in it. Compleltly reasonable thing to do and the reds should stop making an issue of it. The stunt was stupid in the first place and placed at risk anyone involved in it. Of course a mix of hundreds of people's blood will ocntain horrible virulent things. There are more important things in the country than a silly stubnt and the risks associated with it becoming a poltical issue. Move on.

[johndpoole]

By the way, the unmentionable one has an interesting piece in its pring edition today on funding the rallies and the implications for some provinces local government budgets.

Who is the unmentionable one?

It is the other English language newspaper which we cant link to on TV

I had a feeling that was it but their website really needs some work or I need to better understand how to navigate it. Each time they are referred to, I can never find the story or video being mentioned on their website. The main page seems to carry much of the same content from one day to the next. I don't see any English newspapers on sale in my immediate area otherwise would read them instead of soley depending on the web.

[frodo]

Love this cartoon. About sums it up.

[rixalex]

What is this farang doing protesting for the pink shirts? I thought the government would revoke the visas of all foreign workers who went to protest? Or is that only if they wear a red shirt (so called double standards)?

Double standards? Judging from John's comments below, it would seem not.

AND regarding farang protesters @ the Red Shirt Rally- I was on the back of one of the trucks with several other internationals. You aren't going to learn very much sitting in your lounge room passively absorbing information. If you support the PAD so much, get out there and get amongst them!

I myself am not inclined to go to any of the rallies, of any of the colours, because frankly i think it's a bit silly joining in with that nonsense, but if i were inclined i know one thing - i would not go tagged along with wifey/gf and/or in laws because it looks so incredibly lame.

[Kiccoro]

Love this cartoon. About sums it up.

I love this... it's hilarious~

[mazeltov]

You just couldn't make this stuff up. All of Thailand taking a trip down the Rabbit Hole:

Jatuporn vows to lead protesters to besiege BMA

BANGKOK: -- Jatuporn Promphan vowed Saturday morning to lead protesters to besiege the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's headquarters.

He said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses.

Unbelievable. Once they throw it, it's in the "public domain". I guess they feel "proletariat blood" can not be infected?

errm, actually a more tricky question because it concerns civil liberties such as the right for medical privacy.

imagine there is a meeting of a group of whoever and monitored by the authorities, they collect saliva samples form used glasses and samples from everything what people left in the rest room, in a hidden operation without asking for permission. then analyse the samples and published the findings about health condition, infectious diseases, illicit drug use.

is that okay for you?

[siampolee]

Stop clutching at straws in a vain attempt to justify the actions of the Red Shirt Bandit Terrorist Movement.

Edited April 3, 2010 by siampolee

[frodo]

You just couldn't make this stuff up. All of Thailand taking a trip down the Rabbit Hole:

Jatuporn vows to lead protesters to besiege BMA

BANGKOK: -- Jatuporn Promphan vowed Saturday morning to lead protesters to besiege the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's headquarters.

He said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses.

Unbelievable. Once they throw it, it's in the "public domain". I guess they feel "proletariat blood" can not be infected?

errm, actually a more tricky question because it concerns civil liberties such as the right for medical privacy.

imagine there is a meeting of a group of whoever and monitored by the authorities, they collect saliva samples form used glasses and samples from everything what people left in the rest room, in a hidden operation without asking for permission. then analyse the samples and published the findings about health condition, infectious diseases, illicit drug use.

is that okay for you?

Could care less. I don't suffer from paranoia like many others on board.

[Netfan]

You just couldn't make this stuff up. All of Thailand taking a trip down the Rabbit Hole:

Jatuporn vows to lead protesters to besiege BMA

BANGKOK: -- Jatuporn Promphan vowed Saturday morning to lead protesters to besiege the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's headquarters.

He said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses.

Unbelievable. Once they throw it, it's in the "public domain". I guess they feel "proletariat blood" can not be infected?

errm, actually a more tricky question because it concerns civil liberties such as the right for medical privacy.

imagine there is a meeting of a group of whoever and monitored by the authorities, they collect saliva samples form used glasses and samples from everything what people left in the rest room, in a hidden operation without asking for permission. then analyse the samples and published the findings about health condition, infectious diseases, illicit drug use.

is that okay for you?

<deleted>? Does the public not have a right to know that the the blood the reds were throwing around the city was contaminated? As for "medial privacy", what names were given out?

Is there anything the reds have done / will do that you will not defend? The "new state"? Threats to burn government buildings?

[Credo]

The blood that was thrown was not in the realm of medical privacy. It was thrown in a public place. The question which I have is why would the government waste resources checking the blood. Of course it was contaminated. It would be almost possible to find blood from a large sampling that didn't contain those contaminants.

If they thought someone had been contaminated by blood they would have to treat the person for an entire host of possible diseases. Testing the blood is a waste of resources and nothing more than an attempt to paint the reds as diseased.

[frodo]

What is this farang doing protesting for the pink shirts? I thought the government would revoke the visas of all foreign workers who went to protest? Or is that only if they wear a red shirt (so called double standards)?

Why are these farang protesting for the red shirts? I thought the government would revoke the visas of all foreign workers who went to protest? Or is it a case of really who gives a crap?

[Mosha]

I think those idiots will disappear in short order as things start to go pear shaped, and i think this looks like the w/end for it.

[frodo]

These reds have a lot of gall, don't they. Not the first time they have either threatened or closed areas, then turn around and ask for favors be given to them.

"Red leaders asking stores at Rajaprasong to open for protesters so they can use toilets."

Gives the phrase, "Just Say, No" another meaning.

[Kiccoro]

THE NATION: Red leaders asking stores at Rajaprasong to open for protesters so they can use toilets.

Hahaha..... I wonder why those stores decided to close their doors in the first place

[Insight]

Was just in Amarin when the reds started to arrive. Feel sorry for the owner of the clinic there which requires patients stay as stress-free as possible.

Bit difficult to do when there's a few thousand red shirt <insert appropriate expletive> at the front door.

At least getting out of there wasn't a problem.

[Kiccoro]

THE NATION: Red shirts demand BMA send mobile toilets immediately "or we'll use this area as our toilets."

HUR?

This is getting more and more absurd.

[mazeltov]

Love this cartoon. About sums it up.

the october 1976 crackdown was nothing else than a similar hard-branding strategy to label the protesting students as wreckers of civilisation, the most dangerous threat to the society and that the the public, the honest and law-abiding citizen finally have enough of it and that something has to be done. not an act of suppression the people, but the right thing to do to defend law, peace and order for the good of every one.

today some see that event in an other light. and there are also the roots of the 2006 anti-coup movement.

[Netfan]

THE NATION: Red leaders asking stores at Rajaprasong to open for protesters so they can use toilets.

Hahaha..... I wonder why those stores decided to close their doors in the first place

No toilets? No problem. My street last April....wonder why Bangkok people are getting a bit tired of these yahoos?

[rixalex]

errm, actually a more tricky question because it concerns civil liberties such as the right for medical privacy.

imagine there is a meeting of a group of whoever and monitored by the authorities, they collect saliva samples form used glasses and samples from everything what people left in the rest room, in a hidden operation without asking for permission. then analyse the samples and published the findings about health condition, infectious diseases, illicit drug use.

is that okay for you?

To make your comparison comparable it would have to be a public room which included bystanders who had nothing to do with the group. And the group would have to be collecting their saliva in buckets and then throwing it about. Now in those circumstances, what right would you (or the group) have to complain about somebody taking it upon themselves to have the saliva tested? Answer: no right whatsoever.

All the time you keep your bodily fluid to yourself it's your business whether or not it is tested. Start throwing it about however and you forfeit that right.

[Netfan]

the october 1976 crackdown was nothing else than a similar hard-branding strategy to label the protesting students as wreckers of civilisation, the most dangerous threat to the society and that the the public, the honest and law-abiding citizen finally have enough of it and that something has to be done. not an act of suppression the people, but the right thing to do to defend law, peace and order for the good of every one.

today some see that event in an other light. and there are also the roots of the 2006 anti-coup movement.

So then you would be a big supporter of the leader of the '92 protests? The name slips my mind, maybe you could provide it?

[frodo]

THE NATION: Red shirts demand BMA send mobile toilets immediately "or we'll use this area as our toilets."

HUR?

This is getting more and more absurd.

Indeed it is. They wonder why less and less respect is being shown to them. I can only imagine the filth in their own homes. Nasty people for sure.

[rixalex]

the october 1976 crackdown was nothing else than a similar hard-branding strategy to label the protesting students as wreckers of civilisation, the most dangerous threat to the society and that the the public, the honest and law-abiding citizen finally have enough of it and that something has to be done. not an act of suppression the people, but the right thing to do to defend law, peace and order for the good of every one.

today some see that event in an other light. and there are also the roots of the 2006 anti-coup movement.

Comparing the 76 crackdown with what is happening now is just enough sad and desperate bit of nonsense, much along the lines of Abhisit is like Hitler, or Thailand is like Burma. Either you don't have a clue what you are saying or you do and you have no shame using the genuine plight of others to try and win a phony battle.

[johndpoole]

You just couldn't make this stuff up. All of Thailand taking a trip down the Rabbit Hole:

Jatuporn vows to lead protesters to besiege BMA

BANGKOK: -- Jatuporn Promphan vowed Saturday morning to lead protesters to besiege the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's headquarters.

He said the protesters were dissatisfied that the BMA took sample of protesters' blood for testing without permission and announced that the blood sample's was contaminated with HIV and other dangerous viruses.

Unbelievable. Once they throw it, it's in the "public domain". I guess they feel "proletariat blood" can not be infected?

errm, actually a more tricky question because it concerns civil liberties such as the right for medical privacy.

imagine there is a meeting of a group of whoever and monitored by the authorities, they collect saliva samples form used glasses and samples from everything what people left in the rest room, in a hidden operation without asking for permission. then analyse the samples and published the findings about health condition, infectious diseases, illicit drug use.

is that okay for you?

And todays prize for most ridiculous post goes to ........

[frodo]

Tulthasit is tweeting that the reds have begun using the sidewalks as a toilet area.

I hope they sleep in it as well. My dog has better manners.

[Mosha]

This protest should go in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest April fools stunt in history.

[Netfan]

oops - double posted photo...never mind

Edited April 3, 2010 by Netfan

[rogerdee123]

Well if the Reds told the BMA where they were going to protest then the BMA might have been prepared. But this was the big surprise day remember. They say tomorrow they are going somewhere else but they won't say where. And I guess they will blame the BMA or Govt or whoever for lack of toilets or whatever else.

If they really aspire to run a Govt they should be able to organize their own porti-pots or handi-cans or whatever especially when they refuse to tell the authorities where to prepare for them.

[frodo]

Tulthasit is tweeting that the reds have begun using the sidewalks as a toilet area.

I hope they sleep in it as well. My dog has better manners.

I just posted this photo of my soi last April on another thread, but for those who might have missed it - nothing new to them using Bangkok as their toilet...

Gnarly! I cannot imagine having thousands of them defecating and urinating wherever they please. Using HIV and other pathogenic blood wasn't enough. Now they're going for fecal contamination. They sure keep Thailand at a third world status. I would love to see their noses being rubbed into their own excretion...my dog knows better than this.