Red Shirts Choose Symbolic June 24 For Rally At Bangkok's Democracy Monument

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Reds choose symbolic June 24 for rally at Democracy Monument

Pravit Rojanaphruk

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt leaders have chosen a symbolic date, June 24, for a rally at Bangkok's Democracy Monument after deciding to disperse themselves yesterday after two days of protest rallies at Parliament House.

It was on June 24, 1932, that coup leaders known as "the Promoters" seized power from King Prajadhipok and converted Siam into a constitutional monarchy.

Red-shirt co-leader and Pheu Thai MP Weng Tojirakarn told the crowd of about 2,000 supporters that the seven Constitution Court judges should "honourably" resign for having overstepped their authority and not going through proper channels.

The red shirts say the court made an unconstitutional ruling when it directly ordered Parliament to defer the third reading of the charter amendment bill instead of having the Office of the Attorney-General forward the petition.

"What the court did was wrong," said Weng, urging supporters to ensure that the country will have a charter that is written by the people and for the people and not accept the current one indirectly written by military government in 2007.

Inside the Parliament, in what appeared to be a parallel if not coordinated move, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung also criticised the court.

Although red-shirt leaders say they will reconvene on June 24, the crowd was also told to tune in to red-shirt media in case there is a change in plans.

Red-shirt co-leader Jatuporn Promphan said he wanted to see a million signatures gathered by June 24 for the impeachment of the seven Constitution Court judges.

Jatuporn called the seven judges "very dangerous snakes" and told red shirts to be prepared to fight a long struggle.

He also criticised the Democrat Party as "minority-voice hoodlums" and described the ruling Pheu Thai Party as not masters of the red shirts but comrades in the struggle for democracy.

"Our mission will not end until we have achieved democracy and equality," Jatuporn said.

Not all red shirts were happy to end their protest.

"If the other side won't leave, we shouldn't either," said Tavorn Techa-bannapanya, a 61-year-old red shirt who was in front of the Parliament complex yesterday.

-- The Nation 2012-06-09

[MEL1]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

[Buchholz]

Jatuporn called the seven judges "very dangerous snakes"

[geriatrickid]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

[OzMick]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

Alternatively he will tried and executed as a terrorist, and old men will hang their head in shame that they listened to a mercenary propagandist.

[dru2]

Jatuporn called the seven judges "very dangerous snakes"

Are you on medication this morning?

[dru2]

My apologies Buchholz - I was intending to address Geriatric Kid.

To GK: Nobody will remember Jatuporn and China won't invade. I don't very often agree with what you have to say, but really - this is just fantasy-driven nonsense.

[animatic]

How Ironic those people protesting about upcoming Coups

are celebrating the date of a more famous Coup.

No doubt they have no grasp of the irony.

[1bbcd5]

So useful.hehe.thanks for your share.

[moe666]

Yes we want democracy written as we want things to be no checks and balances, BigT back becoming the next Marcos of asia. We will have red thugs on every street corner enforceing loyality and discipline.

Edited June 9, 2012 by moe666

[thaicbr]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

China invaded years ago.

Who do you think owns most Thai big business. "Chinese Thais "

ohhh and who are most of the political hard hitting families (on both sides) Chinese Thais.

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[Moruya]

The Reds are passing closer and closer to the edge. They want a coup.

Weng should hang his head in shame as a doctor who led a band of armed thugs into a hospital. If he had any valour he would have committed hara kiri for raping his hypocratic oath and swapping it for a hypocritical one.

[Bluespunk]

Are there any dates the reds don't feel are significant or deserving of a rally.

[LuckyLew]

Yes very symbolic that they choose Democracy Monument

It is a symbol that non of them are educated, because they

have no clue what democracy means or what it is

[MEL1]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

Your vision isn't 20/20, nor near close to 10/10. You are blinded by your own ignorance.

Chinese invasion?

Annex campaigns?

What does really make sense here is that you are supported by birdpoo! Or guano, in my native tongue!

Have a good day, sire!

-mel.

[lungmi]

Are there any dates the reds don't feel are significant or deserving of a rally.

No, even Christmas day they wait for Santa Claus and his camels charged with holy gifts.

[MikeOboe57]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

The German SA leader Ernst Roehm, Jatuporn's confrater in spiritu, has been dead now for over 70 years (murdered by order of his "Fuehrer") and history is still not any kinder to him, so your hopes are in vain.

[Yunla]

I'm sure the Democracy Monument is most truly fortunate to have such illustrious and greathearted visitors on the 24th.

[patjem]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

Most likely he'll be remembered for his outlandish statements, same as a particular TVF poster.

[lannarebirth]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

Most likely he'll be remembered for his outlandish statements, same as a particular TVF poster.

I think he'll be remembered for his striking resemblance to the insane dude in Full Metal Jacket. You decide:

[theajarn]

My apologies Buchholz - I was intending to address Geriatric Kid.

To GK: Nobody will remember Jatuporn and China won't invade. I don't very often agree with what you have to say, but really - this is just fantasy-driven nonsense.

On the contrary, he's absolutely right, and (like many here) I find it odd to be agreeing with him, but what he says is just absolutely right. Where do you think Thaksin is from in the first place? Sure those of us who honour true democracy would hate to see it happen, but this is what the Thais are asking for. The results of the last elections speak of it. This is nothing new and it didn't just happen when Thaksin assumed power. Governments before this started the conditioning process way before this -- it's called the Thai Education System. With that, it's easy for the richest, most corrupt scumbag to become the next 'consitutional leader' of this forsaken country. It all starts with 'schooling'. You can see how blatantly corrupt Thai politicians are -- but most Thais can't. They just see who's the richest and that automatically means they're the best. That's how frightening this 'conditioning' is.

I feel sad for those who have really escaped conditioning enough to truly make an educated vote. There is little hope for this country except through an invasion. Unfortunately, that invasion is already in progress. Again, Thais are oblivious to it. They pride themselves over never being colonised... but their 'saviours' -- the ones they so blindingly elect into power have already sold the country to the highest bidder.

But that's ok. The Thais who are responsible for this won't feel the effects -- they won't live long enough to see their kids and kids' kids inherit the cesspool that their parents have created for them. Unfortunately so.

[Xangsamhua]

The Reds are passing closer and closer to the edge. They want a coup.

Weng should hang his head in shame as a doctor who led a band of armed thugs into a hospital. If he had any valour he would have committed hara kiri for raping his hypocratic oath and swapping it for a hypocritical one.

The hospital invasion was led by Payap Pankete. Weng wasn't involved. I'm no red apologist; just wanted to straighten things out.

[OzMick]

The Reds are passing closer and closer to the edge. They want a coup.

Weng should hang his head in shame as a doctor who led a band of armed thugs into a hospital. If he had any valour he would have committed hara kiri for raping his hypocratic oath and swapping it for a hypocritical one.

The hospital invasion was led by Payap Pankete. Weng wasn't involved. I'm no red apologist; just wanted to straighten things out.

He seems to have dropped from view. I'm surprised he's not PTP party list MP Payap Pankete.

[Buchholz]

The Reds are passing closer and closer to the edge. They want a coup.

Weng should hang his head in shame as a doctor who led a band of armed thugs into a hospital. If he had any valour he would have committed hara kiri for raping his hypocratic oath and swapping it for a hypocritical one.

The hospital invasion was led by Payap Pankete. Weng wasn't involved. I'm no red apologist; just wanted to straighten things out.

He seems to have dropped from view. I'm surprised he's not PTP party list MP Payap Pankete.

Both Red Shirt Leaders Weng and Payap are Pheu Thai Party-list MP's along with around 10 or so others.

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[dru2]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

The German SA leader Ernst Roehm, Jatuporn's confrater in spiritu, has been dead now for over 70 years (murdered by order of his "Fuehrer") and history is still not any kinder to him, so your hopes are in vain.

An excellent and entirely apt comparison. Both ignorant, both bullies, both entirely without merit.

[waza]

I think Jatuporn will be remembered as a joke. Like. "look at that guy raving on like a monkey, he's such a Jatuporn", or "I just did a Jatuporn and shot my mouth off". Of course there may be some competition from Charlem.

[animatic]

I think Jatuporn will be remembered as a joke. Like. "look at that guy raving on like a monkey, he's such a Jatuporn", or "I just did a Jatuporn and shot my mouth off". Of course there may be some competition from Charlem.

As opposed to "Wenging On", which means talking unending tripe for days at a stretch.

[OzMick]

I think Jatuporn will be remembered as a joke. Like. "look at that guy raving on like a monkey, he's such a Jatuporn", or "I just did a Jatuporn and shot my mouth off". Of course there may be some competition from Charlem.

As opposed to "Wenging On", which means talking unending tripe for days at a stretch.

I claim first use of the the verb "to Chalerm" meaning to suborn witnesses.

[lungmi]

I'm sure they could choose any date and it would have some significance, especially if Jatuporn was historically active at all that day!

-mel.

If you are still alive in 50 years or so , it will be interesting to see how history treats Mr. Jatuporn. I expect that he will be described as dedicated to the struggle for freedom. He will be a symbol used to rally the oppressed Thais when they rise up against the Chinese occupiers that invaded in 2040 as part of their annexation campaign.

The German SA leader Ernst Roehm, Jatuporn's confrater in spiritu, has been dead now for over 70 years (murdered by order of his "Fuehrer") and history is still not any kinder to him, so your hopes are in vain.

I hope you are right. Parallels in history can give understanding - but history never repeats itself. Same same but different.

[Scott]

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