Pheu Thai stays firm as 'Apocalypse' approaches

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Pheu Thai Stays Firm As 'Apocalypse' Approaches

Khaosod Online


Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra chatting with Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister of Australia, during APEC summit in Bali, Indonesia

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party spokesman insisted the party is not daunted by the astrological prediction that the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was about to collapse on 8 October.

The rumour of an "major upheaval" on 8 October - the euphemism of a military coup for some - has been circulating among the anti-government factions for over a month following predictions from a number of astrologers.

One such self-professed astrological expert is Mr. Boonlert Pairin, who also happens to serve as an MP of the Democrat Party. Mr. Boonlert told our correspondent the chance for an imminent political violence which would lead to the "upheaval" would begin in the days of 6-8 October, and will reach the climax on 26 November.

"The Saturn is approaching Rahu in the Tula zodiac, which is aimed at Mesa zodiac," Mr. Boonlert said, "This portends a great chaos in Bangkok".

Asked whether the prophesied violence would be as large-scale as 2010 Redshirts protests, Mr. Boonlert said he cannot specify the scale of the violence in October this year.

Nevertheless, Mr. Prompong Nopparit, the spokesman of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, said the apocalyptic prediction of 8 October is "unscientific". "There has been many such prophecies which turned out to be false, such as the Doomsday prediction few years ago," Mr. Prompong said.

He said in a press conference that the leadership and the members of the party are not daunted by the prediction, and added that the party has no plan to conduct any ceremony to ward off the prophesied disaster.

"We believe in doing good, the good for the people and the country," Mr. Prompong said, "And the good deeds reward us with settling us as the government for the past 2 years". However, he noted that party members are not prohibited from arranging their own ceremonies should they feel the need to.

Mr. Prompong also responded to the allegation that Ms. Yingluck is visiting a foreign country in order to avoid the apocalyptic showdown on 8 October by saying that the Prime Minister′s mission has been planned for some time already, and it has nothing to do with superstition.

"I cannot stop anyone from tying it to the [prophecy] but I kindly ask them to look at reasons and facts too, " said the spokesman.

Ms. Yingluck is currently visiting Indonesia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

Meanwhile, Mr. Pinyo Pongcharoen, the chairman of the Astrology Association, said in an interview that although the heavenly signs point to an imminent political chaos, he cannot be certain whether the disaster would fall on 8 October.

Even if the government survived the impending doom on 8 October, Mr. Pinyo declared, it will still face another potential apocalypse, scheduled to take place in 10-13 December this year, according to his astrological predictions.

"An astrologer′s duty is to warn of these dangers so people can be careful," Mr. Pinyo said.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE1URTBNVEl5TWc9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-10-07

[cornishcarlos]

As if the government themselves don't talk enough dribble, now this... The place is full of crack heads

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[Local Drunk]

I'm really not believing this story!

[FarangTalk]

One such self-professed astrological expert is Mr. Boonlert Pairin, who also happens to serve as an MP of the Democrat Party.

All you need to know about them really.

Abhisit and his amulet collection too.

[Local Drunk]

"Ms. Yingluck is currently visiting Indonesia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit."

Might as well be...

[ratcatcher]

Apocalypse? Not Now! The Horror!

[Local Drunk]

Apocalypse? Not Now! The Horror!

Who shall play Kurtz in this modern retelling of a classic?

[ramrod711]

One such self-professed astrological expert is Mr. Boonlert Pairin, who also happens to serve as an MP of the Democrat Party.

All you need to know about them really.

Abhisit and his amulet collection too.

However, he noted that party members are not prohibited from arranging their own ceremonies should they feel the need to.

Plenty to go around for both sides.

[ratcatcher]

Apocalypse? Not Now! The Horror!

Who shall play Kurtz in this modern retelling of a classic?

There is probably only one person who many would like removed with "extreme prejudice".

[EvilDrSomkid]

One such self-professed astrological expert is Mr. Boonlert Pairin, who also happens to serve as an MP of the Democrat Party.

All you need to know about them really.

Abhisit and his amulet collection too.

Abhisit has an amulet collection?

I wonder what Plopprasop has to say about the Oct. 8 prediction. Could in a bombshelter already.

[virtualtraveller]

Mr. Prompong Nopparit, the spokesman of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, said the apocalyptic prediction of 8 October is "unscientific". About the only sensible thing he's said in ages, but Thaksin fell for it and commented on FB about it.

A pic there of two deeply despised leaders, who can claim 'people's mandate' but are wholly unsuitable for a variety of reasons.

[siampolee]

One such self-professed astrological expert is Mr. Boonlert Pairin, who also happens to serve as an MP of the Democrat Party. Mr. Boonlert told our correspondent the chance for an imminent political violence which would lead to the "upheaval" would begin in the days of 6-8 October, and will reach the climax on 26 November.

Well here we have one extended time frame for the matter.

Meanwhile, Mr. Pinyo Pongcharoen, the chairman of the Astrology Association, said in an interview that although the heavenly signs point to an imminent political chaos, he cannot be certain whether the disaster would fall on 8 October.

Even if the government survived the impending doom on 8 October, Mr. Pinyo declared, it will still face another potential apocalypse, scheduled to take place in 10-13 December this year, according to his astrological predictions.

Here we have a second time frame.

Seems as if the spirits are unable to actually work together.

Perhaps the spirits government should propose that they the spirits have their own Reconciliation Bill so as to bring harmony their spirited predictions.

Looks like the old Black Magic is getting a bit faded to me

[RubbaJohnny]

In climactic crises some gain inspiration from religion or whiskey ,I have a combo approach I ask my wife to pass the single malt and pucker lips now

[marcusd]

I thought the apocalypse. Had already happened. Here. Floods. Shincorp. Greed. Thai airways ghosts. Omg! I live the news here. So entertaining.

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[siampolee]

I thought the apocalypse. Had already happened. Here. Floods. Shincorp. Greed. Thai airways ghosts. Omg! I live the news here. So entertaining.

I think that the thespians would employ the term ''Black Comedy.''

[Pib]

Apocalypse!!!

I can see the headline now: Apocalypse to increase tourism the Tourism Authority of Thailand said today.

[ianf]

Don't worry all you Thai Visa posters. Having predicted the apocalypse, he is now saying that every member of the Government and PTP, along with their attendant red shirts should gather on top of Doi Inthanon on 10 December (Human Rights Day); where a white bearded man will descend from the clouds and give them a lecture on Democracy, truth and honesty. After this happening the people of Thailand can look forward to the abolition of corruption, proper teaching within the education system, sensible traffic laws, a police force that no longer believes that it owns the law (rather than enforce it), a full confession from the Sociopath of Montenegro, driver training and discipline with a consequent massive reduction in road deaths and an end to the rice scams. Indeed, they may even treat expats as people, rather than something the dog brought in!

[chooka]

Abbott and Yingluk together now there is a combination. I bet she walks away shaking her head thinking who on gods earth was that tool. He will actually be making her look very good on the political stage.

Edited October 7, 2013 by chooka

[tonneke breda]

I think it's true, by the 26th of October there will come a wave of water, who washes government house away.

So better start putting sandbags

[scotinsiam]

Who cares about the politics, Yingluk looks great as always!

[Johpa]

Remember that Thai politics are not really about policy, only about which group shall eat the biggest piece of the pie. That future food fight will make the current bickering seem trivial. The real apocalypse for Thailand will not begin until at least 60 days after the triggering event that will cause the Kingdom to become unglued. The recent political instability, the continuously shifting political winds, are all part of the anticipation of that inevitable event. For now just hold on to your hats, but get ready to bunker down.

[kimincm]

How can I be speechless in print?????????????And the world watches.

[bigbamboo]

I love Thai politics. It's just so much fun...... as long as you don't take it seriously.

[GentlemanJim]

Meanwhile, Mr. Pinyo Pongcharoen, the chairman of the Astrology Association, said in an interview that although the heavenly signs point to an imminent political chaos, he cannot be certain whether the disaster would fall on 8 October.

I thought hedge betting was illegal in Thailand

[boomerangutang]

And Plod will gather more tigers from wats - to sell to China, and the military will keep using empty black plastic boxes to search for bombs, while a rich man's son flips off Thai jurists, and a cop shooter is appointed to teach cops how to shoot guns. Amazing Thailand, indeed.

[casindonet]

I mean common guys, seriously......I want a puff of whatever you guys are smoking.

[Mampara]

I hope that when nothing happens in the next 2-3 months the public will open its eyes and see what a big farce and a waste of money all this fortune telling "dwang" really is.

[rametindallas]

When Ronald Reagan was US President, his wife regularly consulted astrologers and many believe she guided much of his behavior based on those 'readings'. Thailand does not have a monopoly on crazy/stupid. Current President Obama's mother-in-law practices 'voodoo'. Unlike Reagan, he made her stop doing it in the White House as a condition of her staying there.

[ballpoint]

Boy, when a fiery chasm opens beneath parliament house, and the four buffalo riders of the Thai Apocalypse, otherwise known as Flood, Pestilent rice, Vote buying and Fleeing from justice, come forth in satanic splendour, will some people here have egg on their faces! In fact, forget the fiery chasm, the riders are here already.

[boomerangutang]

Boy, when a fiery chasm opens beneath parliament house, and the four buffalo riders of the Thai Apocalypse, otherwise known as Flood, Pestilent rice, Vote buying and Fleeing from justice, come forth in satanic splendour, will some people here have egg on their faces! In fact, forget the fiery chasm, the riders are here already.

If the egg on their faces makes their skin whiter, then they'll think; 'great!'

Four buffalos? Doubtful. Buffaloes are too smart to go charging in to a fiery chasm. More likely they'll be riding four 15 year old Honda Dreams, all burping and coughing smoke (the bikes and the riders).