Thaksin To Apply Psychological Warfare

[Jai Dee]

PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE IN THE DEEP SOUTH

Prime Minister THAKSIN SHINAWATRA indicated that he would apply psychological warfare in the three southern border provinces of PATTANI, NARATHIWAT and YALA. He said this strategy is designed to win over the hearts and minds of the Muslim populace.

Dr. THAKSIN said about the tensed situation in the Deep South has caused uneasiness among the people; and because of mistrust, people tend to turn away from strangers without giving one another opportunities to differentiate the good and the evil.

The premier said he will do all he can to quickly implement psychological warfare into the region. As for insurgent groups, Prime Minister THAKSIN will spare no excuses from them. He will exert and enforce stricter rules in regulating and controlling the violence.

He added that in numerous other terrorist attacks in the past, it appeared the security forces in the South were caught off-guard. Time and again, security officials in these southern border provinces tend to play down the on-again-off-again campaign of terror, including bombing attacks on civilians, the burning of schools and extortion.

The Prime Minister said that he will ensure close coordination amongst police, military and other government agencies in ensuring peace and stability, which are prerequisites for social and economic development of the region. The premier will reward law enforcers who have shown great performances as well.

Source: thaisnews.com ประจำวันศุกร์ที่ 7 ตุลาคม 2548

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He added that in numerous other terrorist attacks in the past, it appeared the security forces in the South were caught off-guard.

Are there any other kind of terrorist attacks?

[mickmac]

The premier will reward law enforcers who have shown great performances as well.

Does this now mean that the police can supplement their pay by killing "insurgents". This could make the drug war tally look miniscule!!

[sriracha john]

PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

Prime Minister THAKSIN SHINAWATRA indicated that he would apply psychological warfare

The premier said he will do all he can to quickly implement psychological warfare into the region

Well, he's off to a rousing start with his "psychological warfare" campaign...

The article mentions nothing about what form this "psychological warfare" will take.

A prudent reader would even wonder if "Dr." T understands what the term "psychological warfare" means....

I suppose if he wants to begin the campaign with confusion, disbelief, and uncertainity as his chosen form of "psychological warfare", he's doing very well thus far.

:D

[britmaveric]

PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

Prime Minister THAKSIN SHINAWATRA indicated that he would apply psychological warfare

The premier said he will do all he can to quickly implement psychological warfare into the region

Well, he's off to a rousing start with his "psychological warfare" campaign...

The article mentions nothing about what form this "psychological warfare" will take.

A prudent reader would even wonder if "Dr." T understands what the term "psychological warfare" means....

I suppose if he wants to begin the campaign with confusion, disbelief, and uncertainity as his chosen form of "psychological warfare", he's doing very well thus far.

:D

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Paper peace doves again??

[The_Moog]

psychological warfare in the three southern border provinces of PATTANI, NARATHIWAT and YALA. He said this strategy is designed to win over the hearts and minds of the Muslim populace.

If you're going to try a gambit like this, I.e just pretend to be nice to someone in order to win them over.

Best not to tell them in advance.

[cdub]

psychological warfare in the three southern border provinces of PATTANI, NARATHIWAT and YALA. He said this strategy is designed to win over the hearts and minds of the Muslim populace.

He found already the perfect "psychological warfare" a few days ago .... : to give 100 THB bills to the children...

The "comedia del arte" continues... every week it's getting better.

I wait with great impatience for the next episodes. It's good for my cardiac function and my mood.

[brianbrain]

Well he's been doing my head in for ages!

PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

[sriracha john]

psychological warfare in the three southern border provinces of PATTANI, NARATHIWAT and YALA. He said this strategy is designed to win over the hearts and minds of the Muslim populace.

He found already the perfect "psychological warfare" a few days ago .... : to give 100 THB bills to the children...

Trying to prepare them for later when they're old enough to vote?

[Abandon]

"psychological warfare" to win hearts and minds ... promote goodwill ....

seems to be a dichotomy there; Or is he just not choosing his words properly

[mijan24]

Original Post - PRIME MINISTER THAKSIN TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

From the Bangkok Post today!

PM's visit 'a psychological boost' for affected families

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visits to the families of suspected masterminds in the separatist violence has been a positive psychological boost for the peace process in the deep South, said academics and religious leaders. Credit was given to Mr Thaksin for making house calls on the families of Masae Useng, identified by authorities as the head of the Barisan Resolusi Nasional (BRN) Coordinate; Romlee Uttarasin, elder brother of Thai Rak Thai party list MP Areepen Uttarasin; and Sapae-ing Basor, former director of Thammawitthaya School in Yala

How big is this guy's ego???

[LivinLOS]

"psychological warfare"  to win hearts and minds ... promote goodwill ....

seems to be a dichotomy there; Or  is he just not choosing his words properly

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Exactly.. sure seems like someone hasnt really thought out how to use psychology to effect the tone of the piece.. Terms like 'warfare' to 'win hearts and minds' is pure Thailand..