Reports of Suthep meeting with Thai Army Chief denied

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Reports Of Suthep Meeting With Army Chief Denied
By Khaosod Online


Suthep Thaugsuban

BANGKOK: -- The Royal Thai Army has denied the report that anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has secretly met with army chief, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.

A number of media agencies have previously reported that Mr. Suthep met with Gen. Prayuth along with former Minister of Defence, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, and former Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, Gen. Anupong Paochinda, yesterday at the headquarters of 1st Infantry Regiment.

The report fueled rumours that Mr. Suthep might be courting the military strongmen into launching a military coup or pressuring Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra to resign from her position as a caretaker Prime Minister.

But Col. Winchai Suwaree, deputy spokesman of the Army, said no such incident has occurred. Mr. Suthep did not visit the 1st Infantry Regiment, while Gen. Prayuth and other former commanders mentioned in the news reports were at the Regiment headquarters yesterday, according to Col. Winchai.

"There is no reason or necessity for such discussion to happen anyway," Col. Winchai said.

The deputy spokesman also dismissed reports that Ms. Yingluck would meet with the military leaders today.

"The Commander-in-Chief will give his support in finding the solution of this crisis in accordance with proper procedures, and within appropriate boundary," Col. Winchai assured reporters, "He will not express any personal comments".

Gen. Prayuth wished all sides to avoid confrontation, violence, and unlawful activities, Col. Winchai added.

Mr. Ekkanat Prompan, spokesman of the People′s Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King as Head of State (PCAD), likewise dismissed the rumours that PCAD′s secretary-general had met with Gen. Prayuth.

In the press conference earlier today, Mr. Ekkanat also accused Mr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a famous academic from Chulalongkorn University, of "conspiring with Thaksin Regime to defame the people" by expressing his anti-PCAD views in interviews with foreign press.

"He tries to destroy the power of the people. He insults the people′s movements," Mr. Ekkanat said, "The academic tries to paint the movement as a power consolidation into the hands of Mr. Suthep. That is not true. Our movement is about giving power to the majority of the people".

Mr. Ekkanet urged the public not to believe such "distortion" of academic principles by Mr. Thitinan.

He also branded the media reports that anti-government protesters have stolen personal belongings of state officials during their occupation of Government Complex as yet another "false propaganda" with an aim to discredit the "people".

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE5qYzFORGd5T0E9PQ==


-- Khaosod English 2013-12-11

[animatic]

"But Col. Winchai Suwaree, deputy spokesman of the Army, said no such incident has occurred. Mr. Suthep did not visit the 1st Infantry Regiment, while Gen. Prayuth and other former commanders mentioned in the news reports were at the Regiment headquarters yesterday, according to Col. Winchai."

So they met near The Regiment Headquarters.

But the generals were at the headquarters for over 5 minutes during that day.

But Suthep did not visit them there.

Technically he tells the truth, just not the 'probable' reality.

The more they deny the more likely there is some reality in it... TIT.

Edited December 11, 2013 by animatic

[Briggsy]

Suthep is plotting a coup!!

[thomash]

The head of this protest movement Suthep is a criminal here is his known criminal background, I am sure there are others crimes that he did not get caught for:

-Suthep himself was forced to step down as a lawmaker in 2009 after it emerged he violated the constitution by holding a stake in a media company that had been granted government concessions.

-He was also involved in a corruption scandal in 1995 in which he was found to have granted plots of land intended for the poor to wealthy families on the island of Phuket.

-He played a major role in the bloody crackdown on the Bangkok street protests of 2010 that prompted the fall of that administration and resulted in the 2011 Puea Thai election victory. A total of 92 people died. In October, Suthep was indicted by Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General for issuing the orders that allowed the military to open fire on the protesters.

So I cannot believe anyone with half a mind is listening to or following this guy.

[ManopY]

The head of this protest movement Suthep is a criminal here is his known criminal background, I am sure there are others crimes that he did not get caught for:

-Suthep himself was forced to step down as a lawmaker in 2009 after it emerged he violated the constitution by holding a stake in a media company that had been granted government concessions.

-He was also involved in a corruption scandal in 1995 in which he was found to have granted plots of land intended for the poor to wealthy families on the island of Phuket.

-He played a major role in the bloody crackdown on the Bangkok street protests of 2010 that prompted the fall of that administration and resulted in the 2011 Puea Thai election victory. A total of 92 people died. In October, Suthep was indicted by Thailand’s Office of the Attorney General for issuing the orders that allowed the military to open fire on the protesters.

So I cannot believe anyone with half a mind is listening to or following this guy.

Even if it is truth, I still choose him over any Shinawatra!

[punisher]

"Our movement is about giving power to the majority of the people".What is he talking about?which majority?

[Boxclever]

"Our movement is about giving power to the majority of the people".What is he talking about?which majority?

Exactly

If it's about giving power to the majority of the people hold a general election!

This is nothing short of an atempted power grab by an dictatorial thug

[Bpuumike]

"But Col. Winchai Suwaree, deputy spokesman of the Army, said no such incident has occurred. Mr. Suthep did not visit the 1st Infantry Regiment, while Gen. Prayuth and other former commanders mentioned in the news reports were at the Regiment headquarters yesterday, according to Col. Winchai."

So they met near The Regiment Headquarters.

But the generals were at the headquarters for over 5 minutes during that day.

But Suthep did not visit them there.

Technically he tells the truth, just not the 'probable' reality.

The more they deny the more likely there is some reality in it... TIT.

Oh oh, look out

[Bpuumike]

"Our movement is about giving power to the majority of the people".What is he talking about?which majority?

Exactly

If it's about giving power to the majority of the people hold a general election!

This is nothing short of an atempted power grab by an dictatorial thug

Surprised he hasn't run into the way of a moving bullet... yet

[Bpuumike]

The head of this protest movement Suthep is a criminal here is his known criminal background, I am sure there are others crimes that he did not get caught for: [/size]

-Suthep himself was forced to step down as a lawmaker in 2009 after it emerged he violated the constitution by holding a stake in a media company that had been granted government concessions. [/size]

-He was also involved in a corruption scandal in 1995 in which he was found to have granted plots of land intended for the poor to wealthy families on the island of Phuket.[/size]

-He played a major role in the bloody crackdown on the Bangkok street protests of 2010 that prompted the fall of that administration and resulted in the 2011 Puea Thai election victory. A total of 92 people died. In October, Suthep was indicted by Thailands Office of the Attorney General for issuing the orders that allowed the military to open fire on the protesters.[/size]

So I cannot believe anyone with half a mind is listening to or following this guy.[/size]

Quite agree but there seem to be no alternatives??

[Spare]

Bad move by the army chief.

Refuse to me the Secretary General of the "People".

The army is no-longer the "People's army" protecting democrazy of the "Thai People.