Nine Democrats MPs resign to lead anti-government protest

[webfact]

POLITICS
Nine Democrats MPs resign to lead anti-government protest
Hathaikarn Treesuwan

BANGKOK: -- Nine Democrat MPs led by Suthep Thausuban rendered their resignation at the Parliament House Tuesday so that they could lead the protest against the government.

Suthep, a key leader of the ongoing protest against the controversial amnesty bill, said he and his fellow protest leaders are ready to fight with people and it’s not necessary for them to use the the prerogative of MPs.

Before going to the House, they paid homage to a statue in front of the Democrat Party.

He said the group informed Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and Democrat chief advisor Chuan Leekpai for acknowledgement, but no approval.

"We would not move protesters from Rajdamnoen rally site yet. We would call for people to gather at there, and then make a decision based on the situation," he said.


-- The Nation 2013-11-12

[JetsetBkk]

I guess the memo about black trousers and smart shoes didn't get to the guy third from the right.

[Neilly]

He said the group informed Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and Democrat chief advisor Chuan Leekpai for acknowledgement, but no approval.

Hope they cleared it with TAT as well

[webfact]

Plodprasob calls Democrat MPs to pay for by-election expenses



BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi said today that the government is asking the Election Commission to collect election expenses from the eight constituency MPs of the Democrat party who resigned from parliament membership.

Plodprasop said that of the nine Democrat MPs who resigned, eight of them were constituency MPs while another was party-list MP.

He said that since the Election Commission has to spend a lot of money to hold by-election in eight constituencies, therefore it should collect all expenses to be used to hold by-election in these constituencies from them.

He said that these MPs have no good reason to support their resignation as they quit just to stage campaign against the government and therefore they should absorb the election expenses on their own.

He said that election expenses for each MP was about 30 million baht and therefore all expenses for eight MP seats would need 240 million baht.

Therefore the EC must collect all these expenses from the MPs who resigned.

In addition, he said, the EC should also bar these MPs from running in the by-elections as their reasons to quit was unreasonable.

Plodprasob also commented on the opposition’s call for civil disobedience by strikes and stopping tax payment saying they were not civilized action of people who considered themselves civilized. Instead, he said such civil obedience was unethical, immoral, and wrecking the society.

He then called on the Democrats to resort to other means to attract more people to its protest.

He reiterated that the prime minister would never dissolve the House of Representatives as called for by some certain group of people.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/plodprasob-calls-democrat-mps-pay-election-expenses/

-- Thai PBS 2013-11-12

[up-country_sinclair]

He said that election expenses for each MP was about 30 million baht and therefore all expenses for eight MP seats would need 240 million baht.

One million $ US in expenses per election for a Thai MP?

Note to self: Somehow get involved in this profitable endeavor.

Edited November 12, 2013 by up-country_sinclair

[fab4]

I guess the memo about black trousers and smart shoes didn't get to the guy third from the right.

He had a round of golf booked for straight after the photo op. Least I hope he did, I'd hate to think he walks round like that normally. What's going on with those shoes?

[JoeThePoster]

He then called on the Democrats to resort to other means to attract more people to its protest.

A barbecue has good results, I've heard.

[rubl]

Pray tell, how did the story end with Yaowarat's driver stepping down for (his) health reasons. Did the poor chap recover completely already?

[Rob8891]

"Instead, he said such civil obedience was unethical, immoral, and wrecking the society."....... Which is perhaps why these 9 have called for civil DISobedience....

[winstonc]

whats with mini me in the white strides.....question..if all dem mps resigned would they have to dissolve parliament or are there enough to carry on..sorry off topic..just curious..

[uty6543]

Plodprasob calls Democrat MPs to pay for by-election expenses

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi said today that the government is asking the Election Commission to collect election expenses from the eight constituency MPs of the Democrat party who resigned from parliament membership.

Plodprasop said that of the nine Democrat MPs who resigned, eight of them were constituency MPs while another was party-list MP.

He said that since the Election Commission has to spend a lot of money to hold by-election in eight constituencies, therefore it should collect all expenses to be used to hold by-election in these constituencies from them.

He said that these MPs have no good reason to support their resignation as they quit just to stage campaign against the government and therefore they should absorb the election expenses on their own.

He said that election expenses for each MP was about 30 million baht and therefore all expenses for eight MP seats would need 240 million baht.

Therefore the EC must collect all these expenses from the MPs who resigned.

In addition, he said, the EC should also bar these MPs from running in the by-elections as their reasons to quit was unreasonable.

Plodprasob also commented on the opposition’s call for civil disobedience by strikes and stopping tax payment saying they were not civilized action of people who considered themselves civilized. Instead, he said such civil obedience was unethical, immoral, and wrecking the society.

He then called on the Democrats to resort to other means to attract more people to its protest.

He reiterated that the prime minister would never dissolve the House of Representatives as called for by some certain group of people.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/plodprasob-calls-democrat-mps-pay-election-expenses/

-- Thai PBS 2013-11-12

By his thinking then should all MP's that voted for the amnesty bill foot any costs as their reasons to vote for it were unreasonable.

[JRSoul]

Since when does the Election commission take orders from Plodprasop?

[Mampara]

I guess the memo about black trousers and smart shoes didn't get to the guy third from the right.

I think it was his day off, and the decision was made on the spur of the moment,.

[webfact]

9 Democrat MPs resign, Red Shirt leader challenges civil disobedience
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 12 – Former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban and eight Democrat MPs officially tendered their resignations at Parliament today to lead a full-fledged demonstration and civil disobedience movement against the government.

He said he and his colleagues will protest against the amnesty bill and fight for the country as ordinary Thai citizens, and will engage in the battle no matter how long it takes.

The eight Democrat MPs who resigned as members of Parliament were Thaworn Senneam from Surat Thani, Sathit Wongnongtoey from Trang, listed MP Issara Somchai, Witthaya Kaewparadai from Nakhon Si Thammarat, Jumpol Julasai from Chumphon, and three Bangkok MPs – Puttipong Punnakan, Akkanat Prompan, Nattaphol Teepsuwan.

Mr Suthep said the resignations of the nine Democrat MPs should be sufficient for their activity outside the parliamentary system while the remaining opposition MPs will continue their roles against the government in the Lower House.

Deputy Commerce Minister Nattawut Saikua, a staunch Red Shirt leader, described the nine Democrats’ resignations as a political ploy to escalate the situation rather than a sacrifice.

He urged the public to monitor the Democrats’ civil disobedience which includes a call for private corporations not to pay taxes to the state – a move which, Mr Nattawut admitted, will have an impact on Thailand’s economy and investors’ confidence.

Mr Nattawut said the names of all Democrat-related companies should be revealed to enable Thai people to investigate if they will announce work stoppages and refusal to pay taxes – some of the civil disobedience retaliations declared by Mr Suthep.

Mr Suthep announced to demonstrators at the Democracy Monument Monday night that employers should allow work stoppages on Nov 13-15 as part of their civil disobedience and enable their employees to join the political protests.

“Let Sri Suban Farm Co which belongs to Mr Suthep and Bangkok Bank which belongs to Khunying Kalaya Soponpanich clearly declare work stoppages on Nov 13-15. Any company refusing to pay taxes will be legally dealt with,” said Mr Nattawut.

He gave assurances that Red Shirt followers will not be led to confront with anti-government protesters though an assessment will be needed to determine if a permanent Red Shirt stage will be set up in Bangkok.

“If the situation escalates, I’m ready to resign from the Cabinet to join people in protecting the government,” he said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-11-12

[angsta]

They have so many problems winning elections in the first place.

Is this really a good idea?

[h90]

Now I understand why Yingluck don't want to step back.

If it costs 1 Million USD to elect one MP, how much would cost us a complete new government?

Yingluck saves us a lot money

[h90]

"He urged the public to monitor the Democrats’ civil disobedience which includes a call for private corporations not to pay taxes to the state – a move which, Mr Nattawut admitted, will have an impact on Thailand’s economy and investors’ confidence.

Mr Nattawut said the names of all Democrat-related companies should be revealed to enable Thai people to investigate if they will announce work stoppages and refusal to pay taxes – some of the civil disobedience retaliations declared by Mr Suthep.

Mr Suthep announced to demonstrators at the Democracy Monument Monday night that employers should allow work stoppages on Nov 13-15 as part of their civil disobedience and enable their employees to join the political protests."

Suthep spoke about delay to pay tax. Which is complete within the law. You only need to inform the revenue department. We did that in the past.

[mrtoad]

Since when does the Election commission take orders from Plodprasop?

Considering that Plodprasop is possibly the number one clown in the PTP circus, when does anyone listen to what he has got to say?

[mrtoad]

"He urged the public to monitor the Democrats’ civil disobedience which includes a call for private corporations not to pay taxes to the state – a move which, Mr Nattawut admitted, will have an impact on Thailand’s economy and investors’ confidence.

Mr Nattawut said the names of all Democrat-related companies should be revealed to enable Thai people to investigate if they will announce work stoppages and refusal to pay taxes – some of the civil disobedience retaliations declared by Mr Suthep.

Mr Suthep announced to demonstrators at the Democracy Monument Monday night that employers should allow work stoppages on Nov 13-15 as part of their civil disobedience and enable their employees to join the political protests."

Suthep spoke about delay to pay tax. Which is complete within the law. You only need to inform the revenue department. We did that in the past.

The content of Nattawuts coments are quite clearly aimed at tyring to intimate and strike fear into those that wish to speak out. The monitoring of people - sounds like something from Kampuchea, although that's not to surprising. Nattawut really should be in jail, as opposed to being allowed to spout his bile and untruths.

Edited November 12, 2013 by mrtoad

[thaicbr]

I guess the memo about black trousers and smart shoes didn't get to the guy third from the right.

He had a round of golf booked for straight after the photo op. Least I hope he did, I'd hate to think he walks round like that normally. What's going on with those shoes?

Well at least the guys actually wearing a black shirt.. Plod is wearing a Blue suit , vaguely white shirt and a pinK floral tie <deleted>

[h90]

"He urged the public to monitor the Democrats’ civil disobedience which includes a call for private corporations not to pay taxes to the state – a move which, Mr Nattawut admitted, will have an impact on Thailand’s economy and investors’ confidence.

Mr Nattawut said the names of all Democrat-related companies should be revealed to enable Thai people to investigate if they will announce work stoppages and refusal to pay taxes – some of the civil disobedience retaliations declared by Mr Suthep.

Mr Suthep announced to demonstrators at the Democracy Monument Monday night that employers should allow work stoppages on Nov 13-15 as part of their civil disobedience and enable their employees to join the political protests."

Suthep spoke about delay to pay tax. Which is complete within the law. You only need to inform the revenue department. We did that in the past.

The content of Nattawuts coments are quite clearly aimed at tyring to intimate and strike fear into those that wish to speak out. The monitoring of people - sounds like something from Kampuchea, although that's not to surprising. Nattawut really should be in jail, as opposed to being allowed to spout his bile and untruths.

In a working democracy someone like him would sit alone frustrated at the bar, because no one listens to his ranting....

[edwinchester]

In Thailand that is the height of sartorial splendour.

[lostmebike]

The gloves are off!

Anyway, who's the kid with white jeans on?

[Bluespunk]

The other paper has a more telling picture of these guys. A bunch of black shirts standing to attention, grim and stern faced, while their leader rants and raves against his foes. Hmm, now why does that all seem eerily familiar, black shirts, ranting leader----

Edited November 12, 2013 by Bluespunk

[thaicbr]

The other paper has a more telling picture of these guys. A bunch of black shirts standing to attention while their leader rants and raves against his foes. Hmm, now why does that all seem eerily familiar, black shirts, ranting leader----

They are only wearing black shirts as a sign of respect for the recently deceased Thai Buddhist patriarch. As I'm sure you know.

Sent from my phone with the app thingy.

[Spare]

Civil disobedience?

Suthep is now hail as the Gandhi of Thailand: Both have equally dark skin.

[Bluespunk]

The other paper has a more telling picture of these guys. A bunch of black shirts standing to attention while their leader rants and raves against his foes. Hmm, now why does that all seem eerily familiar, black shirts, ranting leader----

They are only wearing black shirts as a sign of respect for the recently deceased Thai Buddhist patriarch. As I'm sure you know.

Sent from my phone with the app thingy.

Probably yes, but none the less it was a very disturbing picture.

[Chrisswe]

I already heard very angry Bangkok residential want to see this gang "Dead once for all then we may have pease in our country" !!!

[mrtoad]

I already heard very angry Bangkok residential want to see this gang "Dead once for all then we may have pease in our country" !!!

Here you go

I'm guessing that's what you mean

[h90]

I already heard very angry Bangkok residential want to see this gang "Dead once for all then we may have pease in our country" !!!

the red, or the yellow gang?