Anti-government banners hung in 3 southernmost provinces

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Anti-government banners hung in 3 southernmost provinces
By Digital Media

YALA, July 9 -- Anti-government banners accusing the Thai authorities of insincerity, have been hung in three southern border provinces, one day before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The cloth banners were found early this morning along roads in many locations in the deep southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. The banners, written in Melayu with the Rumi alphabet, carried anti-government messages accusing the Thai authorities of insincerity and calling Thailand "the Siamese colonialists."

The military were urged to pull out of the southern provinces.

The Thai authorities, police and military alike, pulled down the banners and were trying to collect fingerprints and DNA hoping to find evidence leading to those who made the banners.

The office of the Chularatchamontri, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Thailand, announced yesterday that the fasting month of Ramadan in Thailand will begin tomorrow.

The Thai authorities have stepped up security measures during the period. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-07-09

[mamypoko]

and every third post here

[tomross46]

The Thai authorities have stepped up security measures during the period.

This will be interesting. During the month of Ramadan people fast during the day, from sun up to sun down. In the evening they eat and visit friends and relatives. If the security measure allow the peaceful observance of the holy month, no problem. If these measures do not let the people to follow their religious beliefs, then . Respect the people and they will respect you.

[gl555]

Well one thing about these people, they can blow children up but still find the time to fast and make good with their god. Good on them!

[Mampara]

Well one thing about these people, they can blow children up but still find the time to fast and make good with their god. Good on them!

There is a old English proverb that says "The pen is mightier than the sword" but then Confucius added wise words to this proverb he said "but not when a fool is holding the pen"

[soi41]

"trying to collect fingerprints and DNA"

This in a country, where you can become a social network hero, by stabbing a farang!

But if you try to express your opinion, see that is a real crime !

[Bluespunk]

Well one thing about these people, they can blow children up but still find the time to fast and make good with their god. Good on them!

There is a old English proverb that says "The pen is mightier than the sword" but then Confucius added wise words to this proverb he said "but not when a fool is holding the pen"

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

[bigbamboo]

Just be grateful it was only banners they hung.

Edited July 9, 2013 by bigbamboo

[Scott]

and every third post here

Sorry to disappoint you but we will monitor every post.

I hope Ramadan doesn't start out with a bang.

[monkey4u]

Only banners hung

I would have thought they might hang a few politicians

Guee they are being lenient due to ramadan

[Robby nz]

Next headline : PRO GOVERNMENT BANNERS HUNG ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

But that's nothing new they have been there for 2 years.

Like this one :

Featuring the smiling face of the only PM in the world who would be proud of having her picture on a poster with a convicted criminal on the run.

[gl555]

Well one thing about these people, they can blow children up but still find the time to fast and make good with their god. Good on them!

There is a old English proverb that says "The pen is mightier than the sword" but then Confucius added wise words to this proverb he said "but not when a fool is holding the pen"

That's nice. It still doesn't change the fact that these animals blow people up and then show dedication to their Allah by fasting.

[Credo]

Next headline : PRO GOVERNMENT BANNERS HUNG ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

But that's nothing new they have been there for 2 years.

Like this one :

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Featuring the smiling face of the only PM in the world who would be proud of having her picture on a poster with a convicted criminal on the run.

Not necessarily true. A lot of people, including Prime Ministers, have been proud to have their picture on a poster with convicted criminal Nelson Mandela.

[webfact]

Banners in south accuse Thais of insincerity
The Nation


Photo : Charoon Thongnual

YALA: -- Banners accusing the Thai authorities of insincerity, have been hung in three southern border provinces, one day before the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The cloth banners were discovered early this morning along roads in many locations in the deep southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. The banners, written in Melayu with the Rumi alphabet, carried antigovernment messages accusing the Thai authorities of insincerity and calling Thailand "the Siamese colonialists."

The military were urged to pull out of the southern provinces.

The Thai authorities, police and military alike, pulled down the banners and were trying to collect fingerprints and DNA hoping to find evidence of identity of those who made the banners.

The office of the Chularatchamontri, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Thailand, announced yesterday that Ramadan in Thailand would begin Wednesday. The Thai authorities have stepped up security measures during the period.


-- The Nation 2013-07-09

[MacWalen]

Lets hope for the best. I would like to see some peace.

Edited July 9, 2013 by MacWalen

[MacWalen]

Notice banners are not in Thai. I see clouds on the horizon.

[nachiket]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

[squarethecircle]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

Most of the countries on the planet - Thailand, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, the "west", Nigeria, etc. - are dealing with Muslim extremists trying to implement Islamic rule. They aren't given to reason and have no sense of humanity (after all, we "kafirs" don't surrender to the will of Allah and thus are expendable). They'll have to be defeated, appeasement won't work.

[Scott]

Off-topic posts deleted.

[Scott]

Post discussing moderation has been deleted.

[antfish]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

Most of the countries on the planet - Thailand, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, the "west", Nigeria, etc. - are dealing with Muslim extremists trying to implement Islamic rule. They aren't given to reason and have no sense of humanity (after all, we "kafirs" don't surrender to the will of Allah and thus are expendable). They'll have to be defeated, appeasement won't work.

That conflict has nothing to do with religion.

Those people are simply not ethnic Thais and have another culture and had their own kingdom in the past. thats why they speak of the "Siamese colonialists"

They don't want conquer Thailand and implement Islamic rule here.

[antfish]

Notice banners are not in Thai. I see clouds on the horizon.

That is the whole point of it, they are not Thai. Thai language is not their mother tongue, they have their own language. they feel colonized because in the past they weren't part of the Kingdom of Siam.

[Thai at Heart]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

Most of the countries on the planet - Thailand, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, the "west", Nigeria, etc. - are dealing with Muslim extremists trying to implement Islamic rule. They aren't given to reason and have no sense of humanity (after all, we "kafirs" don't surrender to the will of Allah and thus are expendable). They'll have to be defeated, appeasement won't work.

That conflict has nothing to do with religion.

Those people are simply not ethnic Thais and have another culture and had their own kingdom in the past. thats why they speak of the "Siamese colonialists"

They don't want conquer Thailand and implement Islamic rule here.

It might be a start for everyone to stop using the pejorative name of "kaek" which nicely means "visitor" for everyone down south.

And you wonder why the don't quite feel part of the Siamese uber race.

[simple1]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

The Indian Mujahedeen claimed the bombing was in response to the recent killing of Muslims by Burmese Buddhist nationalists. Luckily no one was killed and damage was minimal.

[nachiket]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

Most of the countries on the planet - Thailand, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, the "west", Nigeria, etc. - are dealing with Muslim extremists trying to implement Islamic rule. They aren't given to reason and have no sense of humanity (after all, we "kafirs" don't surrender to the will of Allah and thus are expendable). They'll have to be defeated, appeasement won't work.

That conflict has nothing to do with religion.

Those people are simply not ethnic Thais and have another culture and had their own kingdom in the past. thats why they speak of the "Siamese colonialists"

They don't want conquer Thailand and implement Islamic rule here.

Most of the time, there is a special interest of someone to make situation more imbalanced to gain benefit from it... I supposed.

Edited July 9, 2013 by nachiket

[nachiket]

What kind of situation is this and where is this world heading on?

Just couple of days ago, there was bomb blast in India in the Buddha temple and one terror group accept responsibility.

The Indian Mujahedeen claimed the bombing was in response to the recent killing of Muslims by Burmese Buddhist nationalists. Luckily no one was killed and damage was minimal.

Coward act. I condemn.