Former Thai PM Chavalit To Lead People's Movement

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Chavalit to lead people's movement

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh plans to come out of political retirement to spearhead a grassroots campaign for a People's Assembly that would promote public control over sovereign resources, including the airwaves.

A network of civic and media groups yesterday passed out leaflets at Parliament calling attention to tomorrow's public discussion aimed at demanding control for the people over their own destiny.

The gathering at the Army Club on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road is expected to kick-start the assembly, led by Chavalit.

Their vision is for a full-fledged democracy with the King as head of state and the people as the governors of state power and natural resources.

To ensure that people can enjoy wide access to broadcasting frequencies, the assembly will push for the issuance of operating licences to all 7,600 community radio stations as well as licences for six regional television stations.

To ensure that people have fair access to land, it pledges to grant title deeds to Buddhist temples.

To ensure that people benefit from petroleum and mineral resources, the price of petrol and fuel will be not more than Bt19 per litre and the price of gas not more than Bt9 per kilogram.

To preserve marine resources, coastal communities will be given a say in the management of the offshore oil and gas industry.

Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha dismissed speculation that the People's Alliance for Democracy was planning a rally at the Army Club.

"I have checked and can confirm that the PAD did not request the use of the facility," he said.

The Army's properties will not be allowed for any political activities, as the Armed Forces are duty-bound to serve the people and not get entangled in politics, he said.

When reporters sought his views on the rumoured homecoming of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra this year, he said he was tired of being asked the same question.

"I think it's useless to comment since Thaksin has not come back for six years," he said, suggesting that reporters should wait until Thaksin actually returns before asking for his reaction.

-- The Nation 2012-04-20

[sprq]

Chavalit to lead people's movement,

Thaksin to become a monk,

pigs to fly

[anterian]

"The gathering at the Army Club"

"The Army's properties will not be allowed for any political activities"

Yeah right!

[billd766]

Chavalit to lead people's movement,

Thaksin to become a monk,

pigs to fly

I think pigs flying is the only opton that will happen.

From Wikipedia

General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (Thai ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ, born May 15, 1932 in Nonthaburi) is a Thai politician and retired general.

Next month he will be 80.

Who will be pushing his wheelchair?

Who

[GentlemanJim]

The intent of this is obviously to fail, but in the short to mid term, create a party that will make PTP's intentions look good and honourable. Devious little Thaksin has his fingers all over this.

[tomross46]

Many years ago, while Gen. Chavalit was supreem commander, all communication licences were controled by him. At that time there was compitition on licence for satalite communication. It was rumored that he was paid by the competetors for the licence and the winning company paid over 4 million dollars. I do not know if this is true or not, but TIT. OH! he did not return the money from the losing bidders.

[h90]

Chavalit to lead people's movement,

Thaksin to become a monk,

pigs to fly

Thaksin become a singer......let it beeee let it be

Now I am standing in front of the window and wait for the first pig flying by.....

[h90]

What news will we have next week?

Thaksin come back to lead the PAD against Yingluck

Chamlong found a Heavy Metal band and convert to the Islam

Army chief gives a press conference and states he is planing a top secret coup

Thai Navy purchases 4 old German submarines and station them at the Don Muang Airport.

Tsunami warning in Chang Mai.

Southern separatists stop bombing, they say with all that nonsense from Bangkok no one notice their bombs anymore.

[animatic]

Another Dance of the Dinosaurs.

or

who's talking <deleted> in Swamp Thing's working ear again.

The old dude is getting stroked and manipulated yet again.

Last time was Sea Daeng and Gen. Panlope putting him forth as

Leader of the 'Free Thai Revolutionary Army'.

Till he figured out it was insane, a few days later,

and withdrew and went silent.

I feel sad for the ole fart he can be so easily manipulated by stroking his ego.

Edited April 20, 2012 by animatic

[animatic]

Many years ago, while Gen. Chavalit was supreem commander, all communication licences were controled by him. At that time there was compitition on licence for satalite communication. It was rumored that he was paid by the competetors for the licence and the winning company paid over 4 million dollars. I do not know if this is true or not, but TIT. OH! he did not return the money from the losing bidders.

He has been in bed regularly with Thaksin and his money for decades,

But not regularly lately. Still he has figurehead name appeal,

but apparently now lacks the common sense to lead more than a luncheon.

[bigbamboo]

The intent of this is obviously to fail, but in the short to mid term, create a party that will make PTP's intentions look good and honourable. Devious little Thaksin has his fingers all over this.

Possibly, it's been done before when BB paid for other parties to be fall guys in order to get seats in parliament and why else is Chalerm in situ if not to make little sister look good.

On the other hand, petrol at 19 baht a litre looks good too!

[h90]

Many years ago, while Gen. Chavalit was supreem commander, all communication licences were controled by him. At that time there was compitition on licence for satalite communication. It was rumored that he was paid by the competetors for the licence and the winning company paid over 4 million dollars. I do not know if this is true or not, but TIT. OH! he did not return the money from the losing bidders.

He has been in bed regularly with Thaksin and his money for decades,

But not regularly lately. Still he has figurehead name appeal,

but apparently now lacks the common sense to lead more than a luncheon.

And he was always unpredictable. And many times he tried to get PM again as kind of compromise....

Or maybe, he is 80, he want to do something good before he dies??

[siampolee]

Old soldiers never die the saying goes.

Well here is a link to show successful General Chavalit was/ is. Make up your own minds, I've been here some 21 years and seen all the antics.

http://www.nytimes.com/keyword/chavalit-yongchaiyudh/4