Surapong: Suthep must surrender before talks on People's Council

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Surapong: Suthep must surrender before talks on People's Council



BANGKOK: -- The government is ready to talk with the protesters on their proposal for the setting up of a People’s Council to draw up a blueprint for national reform but protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban must surrender first to accept the insurrection charge.

The above statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaipak at a press conference held at the National Police Office on Tuesday afternoon.

Mr Surapong in his capacity as the new director of the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) said the government was ready to listen to the protesters’ proposal and would discuss the matter with law professors and rectors of all universities whether the proposal could be implemented after which the proposal would be presented to the people for a referendum.

However, he said that before the talk could start Mr Suthep must first accept the court’s authority by giving himself up to the police. He claimed that Mr Suthep has lost the legitimacy to lead the protests after a warrant for his arrest had been issued.

Surapong also made clear that the prime minister would not dissolve the House because there was no reason to do so.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/surapong-suthep-must-surrender-talks-peoples-council/

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-04

[mrtoad]

I'd like to see Surapong and his little square faced crook based in Dubai also surrender. Surapong for certain should be facing significant charges from the DSI in regards to his activities as FM and colluding with a convicted criminal.

[chooka]

He won't surrender and he knows that he is untouchable. The authorities have had plenty of opportunities to arrest him on the warrant but they have no intention what so ever of doing so.

[Mampara]

Why must he surrender? he is not on the run, the police can pick him up at anytime, and he has no intention of leaving the country.

[haroldc]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

[GeorgeO]

I'd like to see Surapong and his little square faced crook based in Dubai also surrender. Surapong for certain should be facing significant charges from the DSI in regards to his activities as FM and colluding with a convicted criminal.

And let's not forget Tarit, the puppet at the DSI, who has demonstrated such outrageous bias that he should never be permitted to hold any office again...!!

[ratcatcher]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

Are you referring to the sycophantic Surapong?

[kingalfred]

No chance ,suthep's supporters will react extremely angrily if he is arrested without a solution, rightly so .get ready for december 6th

Edited December 4, 2013 by kingalfred

[saltandpepper]

And the circus continues!

[smedly]

it really is astounding that PTP can come off with this again very targeted one sided bias, just another reason why they need to be removed from office, I thought in the midst of the recent protests they might consider showing some balance but it would appear they are not capable

and we all know that this offer from Yingluk to look at a peoples council has amnesty written all over it, you couldn't make this stuff up

[Thailand]

Urban Dictionary: capo

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=capo

Caporegime / capo is a name for a captain in the mafia family, the family will consist of many captains and the boss which is a capo crimini.

[haroldc]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

Are you referring to the sycophantic Surapong?

Yes, I am.

[Thailand]

it really is astounding that PTP can come off with this again very targeted one sided bias, just another reason why they need to be removed from office, I thought in the midst of the recent protests they might consider showing some balance but it would appear they are not capable

and we all know that this offer from Yingluk to look at a peoples council has amnesty written all over it, you couldn't make this stuff up

Suthep soon will certainly need to join the list of those applying for amnesty.

[ggold]

Will Thaksin surrender at the same time. Accept his responsibility for rebellion and treason for 2010? because if Suthep is really guilty of these charges, then what charges could be layed on Thaksin for 2010?

[allan michaud]

Fair enough, he has brought chaos to the capital and started riots... however, what about the other criminal, the one that was already convicted? He should also surrender.

There are 2 chances of either surrendering, slim and fat.

Lock em all up.

[Nickymaster]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

What else would you expect from Thaksin's mouthpiece (and relative).

Edited December 4, 2013 by Nickymaster

[tingtongteesood]

Suthep will surrender once the Shin's are gone. Ball's in your court PT....

[Nickymaster]

He looks so smug and full of himself in the photo. Makes you want to hit him in the face with the back of a shovel.

A MAN would use his bare hands.

[h90]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

What else would you expect from Thaksin's mouthpiece (and relative).

he is also a relative? How many relatives does Thaksin have? And as it seems all are in politics. Two sisters, brother in law, wife, etc etc

[Nickymaster]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

What else would you expect from Thaksin's mouthpiece (and relative).

he is also a relative? How many relatives does Thaksin have? And as it seems all are in politics. Two sisters, brother in law, wife, etc etc

He is Thaksin's cousin in-law because Sumalee Tovichakchaikul (Surapong's aunt) married to Satien Shinawatra, Thaksin's uncle.

When Surapong was put in charge of CAPO many were saying that it was a confirmation that Thaksin is calling the shots and that the fight is far from over.

Edited December 4, 2013 by Nickymaster

[dru2]

This hypocritical sycophant is truly shameless.

What else would you expect from Thaksin's mouthpiece (and relative).

he is also a relative? How many relatives does Thaksin have? And as it seems all are in politics. Two sisters, brother in law, wife, etc etc

He is Thaksin's cousin in-law because Sumalee Tovichakchaikul (Surapong's aunt) married to Satien Shinawatra, Thaksin's uncle.

Like any good mafia don, keep it in the family whenever possible.

[rubl]

So, Dept. Prime Minster, Minister of Foreign Affairs and head of the CAPO said so?

Didn't 'the' government already make clear that a 'people's council' was unconstitutional? So why talk about it? Also why put conditions before wanting to talk about something already rejected?

[siampolee]

Yet another fine example of the ''Don't do as I do. Do as I say,'' mindset of the Thaksin political clique.

Indeed with the nepotism involved in this puppet government I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the emergence of a new compute game soon under the Thaksin clique trade mark.

Said game being titled '' Political Incest.'' a game all the family members can join in and play.

Edited December 4, 2013 by siampolee

[GentlemanJim]

It is slightly amusing that PTP now think everything is back to normal and that they will form the 'peoples council', I don't think they realise that there is another s**t storm coming their way on Dec 6th. Then again, these folks were nowhere near the front of the queue when they handed brains out.

[tragickingdom]

That is going to be a problem. It seems that Suthep is using 3000 guards at a cost of 5 million baht per day. (Nobody asking questions this time where them money is coming from?) The morons seem to come from Rayong province and each and every stage member or member of his panel has at any time 8 armed guards with him or her.

[rubl]

That is going to be a problem. It seems that Suthep is using 3000 guards at a cost of 5 million baht per day. (Nobody asking questions this time where them money is coming from?) The morons seem to come from Rayong province and each and every stage member or member of his panel has at any time 8 armed guards with him or her.

Somehow an "it seems" coming from you never seems to be backed up by 'real' facts or accusations. Maybe that just my perception, it would seem ?

[Asiantravel]

Will Thaksin surrender at the same time. Accept his responsibility for rebellion and treason for 2010? because if Suthep is really guilty of these charges, then what charges could be layed on Thaksin for 2010?

But the circumstances were nowhere near the same were they?

In 2010 the Democrats had wormed their way into power and were only representing the elite in Bangkok. They had not been elected into power and certainly were not expressing or representing the interests of Thai citizens in the north and north-east and they were continually procrastinating regarding demands to hold a proper general election. Their demands for a general election culminated in violence.

This current round of violence was an attempt to overthrow a properly elected government and as such was treason.

[rubl]

Will Thaksin surrender at the same time. Accept his responsibility for rebellion and treason for 2010? because if Suthep is really guilty of these charges, then what charges could be layed on Thaksin for 2010?

But the circumstances were nowhere near the same were they?

In 2010 the Democrats had wormed their way into power and were only representing the elite in Bangkok. They had not been elected into power and certainly were not expressing or representing the interests of Thai citizens in the north and north-east and they were continually procrastinating regarding demands to hold a proper general election. Their demands for a general election culminated in violence.

This current round of violence was an attempt to overthrow a properly elected government and as such was treason.

Oh boy, another poster who should read up on 2010 again.

The Democrat party formed a government December 2008 when a majority of MP voted for Abhisit as PM. They had a small majority of MPs. Now don't try to tell me all those 'only' represented 'Bangkok elite'.

As for 'procrastinating regarding demands to hold new general elections', there was no legal obligation to hold new general elections before the expiration of the four year term since the last general election. Abhisit offered to dissolve the House for elections late 2010, but after initial acceptance a phonecall from afar let the UDD reject the offer. The UDD use of violence led to more violence.

This current round of protests started when the government tried to pass a 'blanket amnesty bill' and even had the gall to say "please wait, there's more procedure to follow'. When if all had stayed home guilty the Senate would have justly thought "no protests, no comments? we vote OK". Most protesters just want the government to step down after all undemocratic actions to just take care of Thaksin and call a new election.

BTW for your information there's also a bit of Thailand South of Bangkok.

[ggold]

Will Thaksin surrender at the same time. Accept his responsibility for rebellion and treason for 2010? because if Suthep is really guilty of these charges, then what charges could be layed on Thaksin for 2010?

But the circumstances were nowhere near the same were they?

In 2010 the Democrats had wormed their way into power and were only representing the elite in Bangkok. They had not been elected into power and certainly were not expressing or representing the interests of Thai citizens in the north and north-east and they were continually procrastinating regarding demands to hold a proper general election. Their demands for a general election culminated in violence.

This current round of violence was an attempt to overthrow a properly elected government and as such was treason.

Oh boy, another poster who should read up on 2010 again.

The Democrat party formed a government December 2008 when a majority of MP voted for Abhisit as PM. They had a small majority of MPs. Now don't try to tell me all those 'only' represented 'Bangkok elite'.

As for 'procrastinating regarding demands to hold new general elections', there was no legal obligation to hold new general elections before the expiration of the four year term since the last general election. Abhisit offered to dissolve the House for elections late 2010, but after initial acceptance a phonecall from afar let the UDD reject the offer. The UDD use of violence led to more violence.

This current round of protests started when the government tried to pass a 'blanket amnesty bill' and even had the gall to say "please wait, there's more procedure to follow'. When if all had stayed home guilty the Senate would have justly thought "no protests, no comments? we vote OK". Most protesters just want the government to step down after all undemocratic actions to just take care of Thaksin and call a new election.

BTW for your information there's also a bit of Thailand South of Bangkok.

Also there is a fair bit of Thailand north of Bangkok!

[Benmart]

And the circus continues!

And a good one at that, now that the violence has stopped.

Pax Nobiscum.