webfact Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Abhisit stripped of military record The Nation BANGKOK: -- The Defence Ministry yesterday revoked Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's commission, removed his rank and expunged his records as if he had never served in the military. According to the order, the commission given to Abhisit in 1987 as instructor at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy was unlawful because he had supplied forged documents to exempt him from Army conscription. Abhisit's rank as a sub-lieutenant granted in 1988 was deemed unlawful as well. The ministerial order also deprives Abhisit of any benefits he might receive from his military service. -- The Nation 2013-01-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bunnaag Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Does the big brother still holds his police rank? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Does the big brother still holds his police rank? And also hasn't yet kept his promise, to return his medals, curious that ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AleG Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm sure the commission set up by Thaksin's cousin was thoroughly impartial in the matter. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Someone should tell the man pulling the strings that Abhisit is no longer the PM. I guess li'l sis forgot to mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post firestar Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of course it's fair. When the commission set up to inquire about Suvarnabhumi (which the junta had used to justify the coup) couldn't find anything on Thaksin then move on looking for anything else finally finding what a diplomat described as a misdemeanor it was all perfectly fair. What's so different now? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl555 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 PTP justice at work! I feel safer now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of course it's fair. When the commission set up to inquire about Suvarnabhumi (which the junta had used to justify the coup) couldn't find anything on Thaksin then move on looking for anything else finally finding what a diplomat described as a misdemeanor it was all perfectly fair. What's so different now? What is different know is that the coup junta aren't in charge. An elected government is. What is their excuse for setting up political investigations? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangTalk Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Predictable but necessary. Sent from my GT-I9100T using Thaivisa Connect App 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Interesting that it is the minestry of defence that has done this and not the army. Sure I read some time back that the army had investigated Khun A many years ago and found nothing wrong. Counldnt possibly be political could it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post submaniac Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Forging documents about military conscription=bad. You get stripped of military rank. Shooting policeman in the head during nightclub dispute=not bad. You get appointed a supervising police officer. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Does the big brother still holds his police rank? Thee man you refer to did not forge his enlistment documents. Unlike Mr. Abhisit, he volunteered for his service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) If he ever gets to power again I bet a few officials will be looking out from desks in remotest Issan on the middle of a rice field with no airconditioning. Or maybe in Pattani but not teaching aerobics. Edited January 3, 2013 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of course it's fair. When the commission set up to inquire about Suvarnabhumi (which the junta had used to justify the coup) couldn't find anything on Thaksin then move on looking for anything else finally finding what a diplomat described as a misdemeanor it was all perfectly fair. What's so different now? What is different know is that the coup junta aren't in charge. An elected government is. What is their excuse for setting up political investigations? Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geriatrickid Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 If he ever gets to power again I bet a few officials will be looking out from desks in remotest Issan on the middle of a rice field with no airconditioning. Doubt the army would use his services again. And he certainly will never win an election. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsoft Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 If he ever gets to power again I bet a few officials will be looking out from desks in remotest Issan on the middle of a rice field with no airconditioning. Or maybe in Pattani but not teaching aerobics. But of course that wouldn't be political. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Does the big brother still holds his police rank? Thee man you refer to did not forge his enlistment documents. Unlike Mr. Abhisit, he volunteered for his service. Yep. He got a job as a police officer. Then went on to become a convicted criminal on the run. Also I think that Abhisit volunteered for service as well. Just at a different time. Hence his serving as a lecturer. sent from my Q6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of course it's fair. When the commission set up to inquire about Suvarnabhumi (which the junta had used to justify the coup) couldn't find anything on Thaksin then move on looking for anything else finally finding what a diplomat described as a misdemeanor it was all perfectly fair. What's so different now? What is different know is that the coup junta aren't in charge. An elected government is. What is their excuse for setting up political investigations? Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. If Abhisit faked his documents then he really has no argument. Bet he's not the only one though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jawnie Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo! Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. Edited January 3, 2013 by Jawnie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaicbr Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo!Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. For what?? The Army concluded years ago that nothing was wrong. It's only political. Same as the push against the BMA sky train extension. sent from my Q6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AleG Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. Can you show us the results of the official inquiry which found that Abhisit forged the documents? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gatorsoft Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo!Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. For what?? The Army concluded years ago that nothing was wrong. It's only political. Same as the push against the BMA sky train extension. sent from my Q6 Ah, yes. The army, perennial bastion of truth and fairness in Thailand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. Can you show us the results of the official inquiry which found that Abhisit forged the documents? Read the MoD report. It was a lawful review, of which Abhisit was unable to offer a plausible explanation for the forgery. Mr. Abhisit got off lightly. Edited January 3, 2013 by geriatrickid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawnie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. Can you show us the results of the official inquiry which found that Abhisit forged the documents? I believe you need to go to the Defence Ministry, they should have everything you wish to see. Doubtful that anyone here has them....we are all simply reading the same news article. Nice try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsoft Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. Can you show us the results of the official inquiry which found that Abhisit forged the documents? Read the MoD report. It was a lawful review, of which Abhisit was unable to offer a plausible explanation for the forgery. Mr. Abhisit got off lightly. I would like to read the MoD report. Any idea where I might do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rubl Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thai public urges PM Yingluck and opposition leader Abhisit to work together for reconciliation. Ministry of Defence strips Abhisit of rank. DSI announces charges for murder. UDD for amnesty except for Abhisit/Suthep of course. Meanwhile in the real world ... ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Of course it's fair. When the commission set up to inquire about Suvarnabhumi (which the junta had used to justify the coup) couldn't find anything on Thaksin then move on looking for anything else finally finding what a diplomat described as a misdemeanor it was all perfectly fair. What's so different now? What is different know is that the coup junta aren't in charge. An elected government is. What is their excuse for setting up political investigations? Huh? In this case, Mr. abhisit used a forged document to obtain his commission. He was caught and lost his commission. simple as that. The army found that he had no case to answer. But then the politicians get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted January 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo! Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. If every MP who had cheated in some way like Abisit supposedly did were made to resign there would be no parliament. And of course precious few policemen. Edited January 3, 2013 by bigbamboo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsoft Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo! Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. If every MP who had cheated in some way like Abisit supposedly did were made to resign there would be no parliament. And of course precious few policemen. Then it is a step in the right direction, right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawnie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Finally, some accountability regarding Thai politicians and their corruption. I couldn't think of a better person to begin with....bravo! Frankly, Abhisit should resign as an MP for this, it's really a scandal and a disgrace. I hope the public speaks up and demands his resignation. If every MP who had cheated in some way like Abisit supposedly did were made to resign there would be no parliament. And of course precious few policemen. That's a cop out...you've got to start somewhere. What, we shouldn't prosecute or penalize one until we can do it to all? Not workable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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