Chalerm To Discuss Anti-Govt Rally Planned For Sunday

[Skywalker69]

I love the way the police say - if things get out of hand they will notify the army. What? The police are yet again unwilling to do their jobs?

They are to busy collecting tea-money.

[MAJIC]

I think that the Pheu Thai and The Red Shirts can only gain true credibility if they can really get rid of the ammart groups and also the thai chinese hisos that the Democrats have been supporting.

It is interesting that the forum red cheerleaders are ready to play the race card and play their politics to the extreme right.

And still think they stand on the left.

The oddest thing though is that when one points out that Thaksin and his family also come from Thai Chinese stock, they go all silent.

And then seemingly blank it from their minds in order to repeat the anti-Chinese slurs a few months later.

As will happen right now.

They would rather argue amongst themselves than face up to the fact, that Thais only think they are running their Country.

[webfact]

Pitak Siam group to stage anti-government mass rally on Sunday

BANGKOK, Oct 24 -- Pitak Siam or Protecting Siam, led by retired Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit, will organise an anti-government mass rally at the Royal Turf Club in Bangkok’s Nang Lerng on Sunday.

Gen Boonlert, chairman of Pitak Siam group, said that the rally would welcome all parties, be they yellow or red shirts. The rally would be a gathering of patriots and people loyal to the monarchy without backing from any political party.

The retired army general said the government has failed in governing the country with corruption rampant in various projects. He would unveil evidence supporting his claim.

If the government is allowed to continue, it could inflict further damage on the country, he said.

Gen Boonlert, a classmate of former prime minister Gen Surayud Chulanont at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS), admitted that a coup was discussed among his group as many sections could not tolerate how the government is running the country.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said that he would meet Gen Boonlert today for a private talk but would not discuss politics.

Pol Capt Chalerm said that he believed the upcoming Sunday rally would be peaceful and he has ordered police to facilitate the gathering.

Pheu Thai list-MP and red-shirt co-leader Korkaew Pikulthong claimed that red shirt supporters in the North and Northeast were lured by groups of people to join the upcoming rally in exchange for Bt300-500 in cash.

He urged supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), or red shirts, to refrain from joining the rally. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-10-24

[Fozfromoz]

He is going to unveil evidence of corruption.

Note to attendees, please bring sleeping bags, this could go all day and night.

[MunterHunter]

Pheu Thai list-MP and red-shirt co-leader Korkaew Pikulthong claimed that red shirt supporters in the North and Northeast were lured by groups of people to join the upcoming rally in exchange for Bt300-500 in cash.

Sounds like a typical Red Shirt Protest then... he starts crying when someone lures away his supporters with the same tactic they have used in the past - LOL

[jayboy]

I think that the Pheu Thai and The Red Shirts can only gain true credibility if they can really get rid of the ammart groups and also the thai chinese hisos that the Democrats have been supporting.

It is interesting that the forum red cheerleaders are ready to play the race card and play their politics to the extreme right.

And still think they stand on the left.

The oddest thing though is that when one points out that Thaksin and his family also come from Thai Chinese stock, they go all silent.

And then seemingly blank it from their minds in order to repeat the anti-Chinese slurs a few months later.

As will happen right now.

Don't forget that it was the PAD fascists that played the race card first with their negative rhetoric at their rallies about Thais with different ethnicities, alongside their ubiquitous "Sons of China" placards.

Personally I think it's quite reasonable to point out that the urban middle class in this country, the bedrock of the opposition's support, is mainly Sino-Thai.Thailand has generally absorbed Chinese immigration well and has far fewer problems in this area than neighbouring countries.But still triumphalism needs to be avoided.

Your comment on Thaksin is just lame.

[rubl]

Pheu Thai list-MP and red-shirt co-leader Korkaew Pikulthong claimed that red shirt supporters in the North and Northeast were lured by groups of people to join the upcoming rally in exchange for Bt300-500 in cash.

He urged supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), or red shirts, to refrain from joining the rally. (MCOT online news)

Red-shirt supporters lured with money, but UDD supporters urged to refrain? Principled democracy lovers lured by money? Unbelievable!

BTW did k. Korkaew speak as Pheu Thai party list MP or as red-shirt co-leader ? Furthermore can we really switch from red-shirts to UDD and back just like that ?

PS the topic on snipers has k. Korkaew as 'former' red-shirt leader. What's up Doc?

[siampolee]

Pheu Thai list-MP and red-shirt co-leader Korkaew Pikulthong claimed that red shirt supporters in the North and Northeast were lured by groups of people to join the upcoming rally in exchange for Bt300-500 in cash.

As you were saying Korkaew Pikulthong

Edited October 24, 2012 by siampolee

[whybother]

Meanwhile, First Army Region Commander Lt-General Paibul Khumchaya played down the red-shirt rally scheduled for Saturday, saying he did not expect untoward incidents during the demonstration and that police should be able to keep peace and order.

RT@RichardBarrow: Red Shirts taking part in a mobile rally today around Bangkok - RT@redarmyusa: แรลลี่ ของคนเสื้อแดง ที่บรมรูปทรงม้าtwitpic.com/b7pkc6

Anyone got any idea why the red shirts are "rallying" today?

[TomTao]

Tis is a link to Wikipedia which has a defition of what fascism is, perhaps the members who are active in this thread could have a look through and have a collective say about which side of politics in Thailand the definition best applies to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

[rubl]

Meanwhile, First Army Region Commander Lt-General Paibul Khumchaya played down the red-shirt rally scheduled for Saturday, saying he did not expect untoward incidents during the demonstration and that police should be able to keep peace and order.

RT@RichardBarrow: Red Shirts taking part in a mobile rally today around Bangkok - RT@redarmyusa: แรลลี่ ของคนเสื้อแดง ที่บรมรูปทรงม้าtwitpic.com/b7pkc6

Anyone got any idea why the red shirts are "rallying" today?

With the recent poll (as below) I really wonder why nothing is said about the 'red rally' affair?

"Pitak Siam group not justified to hold anti-govt rally at Nang Loeng horse race track this Sun.,44.39% of 1,318 people polled by Suan Dusit said /The Nation"

http://www.thaivisa....2/#entry5787960

[hellodolly]

With Chalerms newfound organisational and investigative skills, did he ever find Ai Burd?

He is currently looking for Amelia Earhart. Positive results immanent.

[hellodolly]

Meanwhile, First Army Region Commander Lt-General Paibul Khumchaya played down the red-shirt rally scheduled for Saturday, saying he did not expect untoward incidents during the demonstration and that police should be able to keep peace and order.

RT@RichardBarrow: Red Shirts taking part in a mobile rally today around Bangkok - RT@redarmyusa: แรลลี่ ของคนเสื้อแดง ที่บรมรูปทรงม้าtwitpic.com/b7pkc6

Anyone got any idea why the red shirts are "rallying" today?

With the recent poll (as below) I really wonder why nothing is said about the 'red rally' affair?

"Pitak Siam group not justified to hold anti-govt rally at Nang Loeng horse race track this Sun.,44.39% of 1,318 people polled by Suan Dusit said /The Nation"

http://www.thaivisa....2/#entry5787960

Because Thaksin is backing it.

[Buchholz]

Meanwhile, First Army Region Commander Lt-General Paibul Khumchaya played down the red-shirt rally scheduled for Saturday, saying he did not expect untoward incidents during the demonstration and that police should be able to keep peace and order.

RT@RichardBarrow: Red Shirts taking part in a mobile rally today around Bangkok - RT@redarmyusa: แรลลี่ ของคนเสื้อแดง ที่บรมรูปทรงม้าtwitpic.com/b7pkc6

Anyone got any idea why the red shirts are "rallying" today?

In memory of it being the fourth Saturday of the month.

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