Chalerm warns Suthep of possible sedition charge

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Chalerm warns Suthep of possible sedition charge



BANGKOK: -- Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has threatened to arrest protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban on charge of sedition if the protest turns violent.

Chalerm who was recently placed in charge of dealing with the anti-government protests by the prime minister said Friday that police were still in the process of collecting evidences in order to nail people who have been financing the protests.

He,however, noted that if there was violence it would not have started by the police because they were strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites. They are armed with tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets.

The labour minister went on saying that he had consulted his private lawyers in order to lodge defamation charges against former Democrat MP Suthep for accusing Thaksin Shinawatra of aspiring to become president of Thailand.

Regarding the Constitution Court’s judgement on the draft constitutional amendment, Chalerm said he rejected the ruling as a symbol of protest.

He said he found the court’s reasoning that selection of senators was better than election of senators as shameful.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/chalerm-warns-suthep-possible-sedition-charge/

-- Thai PBS 2013-11-23

[jdinasia]

I think Chalerm is feeling a bit left out after yesterday's article about him.

[Skywalker69]

Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has threatened to arrest protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban

Mr Labour Minister why is it your job to arrest people? khun Chalerm you´r way out.

[notmyself]

He,however, noted that if there was violence it would not have started by the police because they were strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites. They are armed with tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets.

So if you beat someone to death with a baton it is not a violent crime? Laughable.

[dcutman]

He,however, noted that if there was violence it would not have started by the police because they were strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites. They are armed with tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets.

So if you beat someone to death with a baton it is not a violent crime? Laughable.

Calerm must have been on the sauce when he made that statement. I wish he would have clarified how these items tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets are not weapons.

[petedk]

Is he or isn't he........... in charge of dealing with the protesters?

I thought they denied it the other day.

[whybother]

It looks like Chalerm missed the memo that he WASN'T in charge if the security of the protests.

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[Crushdepth]

He,however, noted that if there was violence it would not have started by the police because they were strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites. They are armed with tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets.

So if you beat someone to death with a baton it is not a violent crime? Laughable.

A previous incarnation of this government managed to sever limbs of protesters with well-aimed tear gas cannisters. Long since forgotten by our bleeding heart red apologists.

[Thainy Tim]

One day he is in charge of security, the next day he is just labour minister, and the next day he is in charge of security again.

What is going on with reporting in this country? Can't reporters find out what is what? Are they even allowed to ask questions??

I had to stop reading the article, it is just full of rampant hypocrisy. I used to think Chalerm was funny, but he has become beyond tiresome.

When the Dems get back in, the likes of Chalerm, Tarit and a handful of others had better be dealt with in an expeditious fashion and locked up for a long time.

Edited November 23, 2013 by Thainy Tim

[noikrit]

Anything to distract the masses of the REAL PROBLEMS at hand ...... Now .. what sales are on at the Malls today ???

[Ricardo]

If the police are "strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites", how come the protest-guards were able to detain an armed plain-clothes without-any-ID policeman at the site, last week ?

Perhaps former-DPM Labour-Minister Chalerm should investigate, and report back with appropriate excuses, within 90-days ?

[klauskunkel]

Check out Chalerm's picture, how intimidating... in Hawaii they call this look "stink eye". "You give me stink eye, I fight you!"

On the other hand, Suthep rather looks as if he is crooning at karaoke: "Love me tender..."

Edited November 23, 2013 by klauskunkel

[smedly]

Now there's a law that really needs changing in Thailand - free speech - Suthep can say what he wants/thinks if those listening don't want to believe it then that is entirely up to them - voicing an opinion is not and should not be a crime

[cloghead]

Hawaii? Bingo! Your post jarred what's left of my mind into realizing that Chalerm looks almost identical to Buffalo Keaulana, the great Hawaiian surfer...

Of course, Chalerm can't surf...

Among the many things he can't do

[JoeThePoster]

Check out Chalerm's picture, how intimidating... in Hawaii they call this look "stink eye". "You give me stink eye, I fight you!"

On the other hand, Suthep rather looks as if he is crooning at karaoke: "Love me tender..."

In Thailand they call this look "where's my whisky soda?".

[Lupatria]

It looks like Chalerm missed the memo that he WASN'T in charge if the security of the protests.

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Are you sure that's the only thing he missed?

[marcusd]

Chalerm who was recently placed in charge of dealing with the anti-government protests by the prime minister said Friday that police were still in the process of collecting evidences in order to nail people who have been financing the protests.

Ummm. in 2010 did not many fees get paidf to certain people by certain people to attend rallies and so forth and elections? No arrests here though colour red.. Si Dang!

[Baerboxer]

How is it possible to sue someone for defamation if their comment is not about you ?

Surely, even by Thai Law standards that would be too farcical ?

Still Pol.Capt. Labour Minister and PTP party list MP Dr. Chalerm does have a PhD in Law so he must know what he is doing

[coma]

He,however, noted that if there was violence it would not have started by the police because they were strictly instructed not to carry any weapons at the protest sites. They are armed with tear gas, batons, shields and guns firing rubber bullets.

Sounds like weapons to me.

[slapout]

The man has made his fortune, as lackey to the most corrupte of the Thai governments, over the past few decades, his assisment of who will/can be charged with sedition, most likely comes from charges that can/could have been filed against him during his various public speeches/press releases, and actions in the past. It would be a breath of fresh air to the system and theThai people, if this man, his family and cronies were treated with the same minsewt as they have displayed toward the legal system, during their time of bleeding the nation dry.

[Frank James]

Now there's a law that really needs changing in Thailand - free speech - Suthep can say what he wants/thinks if those listening don't want to believe it then that is entirely up to them - voicing an opinion is not and should not be a crime

Inciting to riot and advocating the violent overthrow of the government is an act of sedition, and a very serious offense in most countries.

[virtualtraveller]

He says he doesn't recognise the justice system in one sentence then in the next want it to try Suthep for sedition. Get out of here, could we have some better goons running this country.

[Thait Spot]

Chalerm may be a motor mouth but the industrious Suthep seems to have developed a commendable set of gnashers

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[cornishcarlos]

Now there's a law that really needs changing in Thailand - free speech - Suthep can say what he wants/thinks if those listening don't want to believe it then that is entirely up to them - voicing an opinion is not and should not be a crime

Inciting to riot and advocating the violent overthrow of the government is an act of sedition, and a very serious offense in most countries.

Which riot are you speaking of ?

I missed the news report on it...

[smedly]

Now there's a law that really needs changing in Thailand - free speech - Suthep can say what he wants/thinks if those listening don't want to believe it then that is entirely up to them - voicing an opinion is not and should not be a crime

Inciting to riot and advocating the violent overthrow of the government is an act of sedition, and a very serious offense in most countries.

In most other countries a government that behaved like this one would have stepped down a long time ago therefore avoiding such public intervention as we see going on right now

They either need to step down or call early elections before this really gets out of hand - denial and lies isn't working any more.

[ratcatcher]

Now there's a law that really needs changing in Thailand - free speech - Suthep can say what he wants/thinks if those listening don't want to believe it then that is entirely up to them - voicing an opinion is not and should not be a crime

Inciting to riot and advocating the violent overthrow of the government is an act of sedition, and a very serious offense in most countries.

Indeed it is Frank, quite right,and I am sure most readers here would agree with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WXJzg5p5-c

[metisdead]

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An off topic post has been removed as well.

[waza]

Tarit's threats to the protestors have been getting publicity so not to be outdone Chalerm has to get in on the action.

[Artisi]

Check out Chalerm's picture, how intimidating... in Hawaii they call this look "stink eye". "You give me stink eye, I fight you!"

On the other hand, Suthep rather looks as if he is crooning at karaoke: "Love me tender..."

What Suthep said on stage last night to Chalerm about arresting him was "bring your mum and dad with you" guess he was inferring that he would need some backup. He also invited Chalerm to join him on stage.

But off course that would pass right over the top of Chalerm or in one ear out and out the other - nothing in there to stop it.

[SOTIRIOS]

...duh...who is paying the red shirts 700 baht a head to protest.....???