Democrat MP Defends 'Red' Parliament Logo

Mr. Wisuth Chainarun announcing the adoption of the new logo.

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government critics have alleged that the new logo of the Parliament TV channel is designed to convey the ideology of the Redshirts, but a senior Democrat MP has defended the logo.

The critics said the new logo, which bears red colour, is a proof of power abuse by the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, which is allied with the Redshirts.

But a Democrat MP, Mr. Boonyod Sukthinthai, who also serves as a Thai Parliament Television Commissioner, explained that the new colour is in fact maroon, not red.

He also insisted that the logo does not contain any hidden political agenda.

"Earlier, the Parliament Television logo was an award-winning design on blue background, but many people questioned, why blue?" Mr. Boonyod said.

The Parliament Television Commission then decided to change the logo into the Parliament′s colour, maroon, according to the suggestion made by Mr. Boonyod.

Meanwhile, Mr. Wisuth Chainarun, Deputy House Speaker and the president of the Parliament Television Commission, stated that the issue is a misunderstanding.

According to the Deputy House Speaker, the decision was agreed by the whole commission which includes Democrat MPs, such as Ms. Rangsima Rodrasmi, representing Samut Songkhram province, and Mr. Nakron Machim, representing Phitsanulok province.

Mr. Wisuth expected that Mr. Boonyord’s declaration of no political agenda in the issue should calm down angry anti-government citizens, and steer the logo away from divisive political discussion.

He also wished to express his forgiveness for those who published bad comments about him.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNM09UQTNPVFF3T1E9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-09-14

Now they're arguing about hidden meanings in the colors chosen? Give me a break.

He also wished to express his forgiveness for those who published bad comments about him.

Good to see the more prominent people in Thailand being so forgiving, sweet. Bodes well for the future. (That's sarcasm by the way for those unfamiliar with it).