Provincial govs' meeting 'not aimed at blocking protesters'

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Govs' meeting 'not aimed at blocking protesters'
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The meeting of provincial governors from throughout the country being held by the Interior Ministry tomorrow is not aimed at preventing people from the provinces from protesting in Bangkok against an amnesty bill, Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan said yesterday.

He said the meeting would discuss government policies on different issues regarding the ministry, including how to "take care of" people who gather in the capital when Parliament convenes next month to discuss an amnesty bill proposed by MPs from the ruling Pheu Thai Party. The interior minister said other issues, such as flooding, would also be discussed.

Provincial governors will attend the meeting after taking part in a function to mark the birthday of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn tomorrow, according to the interior minister.

Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry denied speculation that an amnesty bill was discussed during yesterday's meeting of the Defence Council, which was presided over by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in her capacity as defence minister. It was Yingluck's first meeting with the council as defence minister.

The ministry's spokesman, Colonel Thanathip Sawangsaeng, said the law had nothing to do with military affairs.

The speculation followed a conversation in a mysterious audio clip between two men whose voices sounded similar to those of Deputy Defence Minister General Yuthasak Sasiprapha and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanij said he did not think an amnesty bill would lead to complete reconciliation, adding that critics of the proposed law should not attempt to link it to Thaksin.

In a related development, Metropolitan Police commissioner Pol Lt-General Camronwit Toopkrajank said police would prevent any incident during street demonstrations. He said he did not expect any serious problems or violence, adding that some 3,000 police reinforcements have been called to stand by during House deliberation of the bill.


-- The Nation 2013-07-27

[waza]

Its all a web of suspicion and intrigue, but the PTP always seem to dob themselves in. Don't look over here because we are not conspiring to thwart anyone peacefully protesting against us.

[chainarong]

The Democrats and the other parties opposed to this trumped up piece of legislation , must at all cost, determine what direction Thailand is heading, amnesty is not a right for people who break the law, then to make that offence legal, Thailand treads a dubious path to a lawless state if everyone can apply for a amnesty after committing a crime , because , in a Democracy one law applies to everyone, selective law is for the Third Reich supporters.

[NongKhaiKid]

As much as anything now I'm sure the government is worried about it's own supporters demonstrating.

They've dug a nice hole for themselves and when your'e in a hole you really should stop digging

[Baerboxer]

I wonder, if when this is all being deliberated by parliament, the PM will also answer the outstanding question of the illegal issuing of a new Thai passport by her FM to her brother? Or is she hoping that question will disappear along with many more once an amnesty is somehow pushed through to whitewash his criminal conviction and outstanding criminal charges,

Will the amnesty bill also cover those involved in illegally issuing a new passport to a convicted fugitive criminal?

Edited July 27, 2013 by Baerboxer

[tomross46]

All demonstrators which are not for the return of big brother will not be allowed to come to Bangkok. The law abiding supporters of big brother will come to ensure that that the trouble makers understand they are not welcome.

[siampolee]

Oh dear! The genie that was released by Thaksin a year or two back isn't going back int the bottle, nay it seems as if it may well have found new masters to serve much to the disappointment of Thaksin, his family and their brown nosing acolytes too,

So it seems as subtle attempts to hinder free movement of people and no doubt strict rules regarding political demonstrations, where, when and size may well be hidden behind the false facade of democracy as erected by this current maladministration.

Will we see yet again the baying packs of Red Shirt vigilantes ''keeping the peace'' as they see it one asks?

Jutuporn and his recent ramblings regarding his anger at this current maladministration will indeed be tested to see if he is a man ( I use that word man as a gender definition not a status definition) or a mouse?

Perchance a number of bulky white envelopes to Jutuporn and those of his ilk may well channel their political ideals into the correct channel as this current maladministration see it.

Perhaps another Seah Daeng incident may occur to inspire those of a less decided political hue to return to the political fold who knows.

Indeed we see yet again that Thaksin in his relentless pursuit of ultimate power and revenge along with the destruction of the judicial system, the legal system and what passes for democracy here in Thailand proves beyond any doubt at all that all of his multiple mindsets are those of the professional meglomaniac. Me at any price and me alone is Thaksins guiding beacon of evil.

Edited July 27, 2013 by siampolee

[Robby nz]

And a quote from a topic from yesterday :

Amnesty bill push likely to ease red-shirt pressure

Chulalongkorn University political scientist Chaiyan Chaiyaporn said :

If there are a lot of anti-government protesters, the red shirts would be there to support the government

The above quote has been shortened by me, if you want to see the full quote go look. Robby

So if there are a lot of anti Govt protesters the red shirts will be called on to show them the error of their ways.

But said political scientist is only expressing an opinion. Right, but could it be an informed opinion?

What was the heading of this topic again?

[khunken]

As soon as they issue a denial of something that hasn't happened yet, it becomes obvious that the opposite is the case. In other words, 'stop any protestors in the provinces from coming to Bangkok' - unless it is the red shirt intimidation gang.

[dave1212]

not aimed at preventing people from the provinces from protesting in Bangkok against an amnesty bill

which simply means it WAS aimed at preventing people from the provinces from protesting in Bangkok against an amnesty bill

[CUNJU]

not much changes in the land of smiles!!

[mikemac]

If Thaksin and the rest of his corrupt and evil government had done the right thing by the people they are well paid to serve, would they have ever needed the redshirts ?

[rubl]

"Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan said yesterday said the meeting would discuss government policies on different issues regarding the ministry, including how to "take care of" people who gather in the capital"

With each day traffic jams it is indeed time the Ministry of Interior starts to 'take care' of people gathering in the capital. May I suggest they should be sent back home where ever their home is?