Suthep to meet military top brass tomorrow (Thursday)

[Lite Beer]

Suthep to meet military top brass tomorrow

BANGKOK: -- People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban announced to meet the military top brass and the national police chief tomorrow before going ahead with its movement to reform the country.

Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the country’s democracy rule.

Suthep has said the meeting would be held before 8 p.m. of Thursday night, or before the expiration of the PDRC’s 3-day deadline calling on government agency heads to report to the PDRC and not the government.

Suthep said he has sought the meeting with the top brass in order to explain them of the PDRC’s direction in the movement and its goal for national reform. During the meeting, he will openly answer all their questions about the PDRC’s target and its movement next.

He would also ask them whether to side with the people. After the meeting tomorrow he would also meet the private sector to explain them of the PDRC’s goal and what action it would take after the end of the 3-day deadline at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

“It is necessary for the PDRC leaders to meet the military top brass and the national police chief. We will explain these power holders of our goal and would like them to question everything so as to enable them to have a better and clear understanding of the PDRC to reform the country. Whatever decision these top brass would make depended on them. This will enable government officials to decide whether to side with the people or with the government.”

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/suthep-meet-military-top-brass-tomorrow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=suthep-meet-military-top-brass-tomorrow

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-11

[JetsetBkk]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

[sjaak327]

The guy is crazy, hopefully they arrest him on Thursday.

He is after a civil war apparently.

Edited December 11, 2013 by sjaak327

[RedNIvar]

I though he said final march on the 9th and that was it. He seems to be working on a moving target.

[saakura]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

[TVGerry]

The fact that the top military people are meeting him shows they're taking him seriously.

Let's see how it goes. Hopefully, he and the military can come to some kind of arrangement and compromise. After all, all Yingluck wants is for the Shinawatras to stay in power. The military could be more reasonable.

[Local Drunk]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

You'd rather have Thaksin?... because that's where we've been for the last ten years

[Swiss1960]

I sincerely hope that Ms Yingluck and all her party will loose huge in the upcoming election

I sincerely hope that tomorrow, the Army will arrest Mr. Suthep for whatever reason they find and put him away, since he is the biggest danger to the social peace in Thailand at right this time.

[sjaak327]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

You'd rather have Thaksin?... because that's where we've been for the last ten years

I rather would have the Thai people decide who should run their country, if they decide it would be Thaksin or his sister or whoever, than that is perfectly ok with me, hell I wouldn't even object if the Thai would choose Suthep, as long as it is done in a democratic way !

[adrian pinnell]

Have the top brass agreed to meet him or is he just hoping they actually show up? This guy seriously needs some help, hopefully it does not come from the troubled deep south?

[55Jay]

Rumors/intel is funny like that. "They met" was misconstrued as "they are going to meet". Either way, it is significant.

[Boxclever]

Does anyone know what the PDRC's directions and policy is? what exactly does this "national reform" entail?

Does it mean the end of democracy in thailand?

[JetsetBkk]

The fact that the top military people are meeting him shows they're taking him seriously.

<snip>

Yeah, they took Seh Daeng seriously, too.

[naboo]

This guy is dangerous for Thailand.

I'm no fan of the current government, but this man would be worse.

[Honkie]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

Yep . Hooray !!! Thats what Chairman Mo did , appointed a council and himself as the leader . Hey , he did say it was for the good of the people.

For crying out loud , 1.6 billion ruled by a council of 7 .

[Asiantravel]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

You'd rather have Thaksin?... because that's where we've been for the last ten years

No, but the 12 million people who voted in the current government probably don't want Suthep?

Edited December 11, 2013 by Asiantravel

[Thai at Heart]

The fact that the top military people are meeting him shows they're taking him seriously.

Let's see how it goes. Hopefully, he and the military can come to some kind of arrangement and compromise. After all, all Yingluck wants is for the Shinawatras to stay in power. The military could be more reasonable.

Taking him seriously?

They have probably summoned him because he has broken away from the agreed plan.

[Boxclever]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

Yep . Hooray !!! Thats what Chairman Mo did , appointed a council and himself as the leader . Hey , he did say it was for the good of the people.

For crying out loud , 1.6 billion ruled by a council of 7 .

It's good being the king..

[Soi Sauce]

The guy is crazy, hopefully they arrest him on Thursday.

He is after a civil war apparently.

As opposed to the megalomaniac, sociopathic, criminal, avaricious alternative, who is after destroying the country?

Which would you prefer?

[FangFerang]

The army is responsible for stability here. The protests threaten that, and all threats must be addressed. The Shinawatras threaten that, and all threats must be addressed.

People's lives are at stake here. This is not a football match.

My devil's advocate alter ego says "No sh##, Sherlock Holmes. Have another pipe full of cocaine while you rant one color or another."

The only bloodless solution is compromise, and both sides have made it very clear they will accept no compromise, for the good of the country, of course, (and the power base of each particular faction). Both sides are making the armed forces choose a lesser evil. A Nation article, suddenly removed, claimed the sudden power struggle is over succession, the Constitution and the future of the country. That was why the sneaky amnesty bill, the protests and the demands...

I have great respect for the restraint the armed forces have shown, while these bickering children who are puppets of two kinds pretend to the high moral ground.

Tragic. Simply and profoundly tragic. If either side claims absolute power, no one will win....no one.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Maestro
Removed an off-topic paragraph

[FangFerang]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

You'd rather have Thaksin?... because that's where we've been for the last ten years

Until both sides stop saying "it is us or them" nothing can be accomplished. Nothing.

[h90]

I sincerely hope that Ms Yingluck and all her party will loose huge in the upcoming election

I sincerely hope that tomorrow, the Army will arrest Mr. Suthep for whatever reason they find and put him away, since he is the biggest danger to the social peace in Thailand at right this time.

that is the worst possible solution.

Suthep in the prison as political prisoner.

Yingluck loose huge, but with all the coalition partner + maybe a few bought MPs can continue but by a small margin and are afraid.

Again Demonstrations, uncontrolled and a scared government.

Either Suthep should win with his ideas.

Or not and Yingluck should get a stable majority

[bubblegum]

Funny thing with all these threats ; all those posters without an aviator...........................

[sjaak327]

The guy is crazy, hopefully they arrest him on Thursday.

He is after a civil war apparently.

As opposed to the megalomaniac, sociopathic, criminal, avaricious alternative, who is after destroying the country?

Which would you prefer?

I prefer anyone which is voted in by the Thai electorate and so should you, after all you wouldn't want to break the laws of the country you live in ?

[Soi Sauce]

"Suthep Thaugsuban has said that the meeting tomorrow would be significant and could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

"... could mean a turn of the countrys democracy rule."

What on earth is that supposed to mean?

It means Thailand and all its inhabitants will henceforth live peacefully and in contentment under the benevolent leadership of our most beloved great and dear leader Suthep

You'd rather have Thaksin?... because that's where we've been for the last ten years

No, but the 12 million people who voted in the current government probably don't want Suthep?

12 mill is a small percentage of a country with 67 mill people.

[Loles]

And what about his 2 arrest warrants ? Are they only jokes ?

Edited December 11, 2013 by Loles

[Soi Sauce]

The guy is crazy, hopefully they arrest him on Thursday.

He is after a civil war apparently.

As opposed to the megalomaniac, sociopathic, criminal, avaricious alternative, who is after destroying the country?

Which would you prefer?

I prefer anyone which is voted in by the Thai electorate and so should you, after all you wouldn't want to break the laws of the country you live in ?

which laws?

[sjaak327]

No, but the 12 million people who voted in the current government probably don't want Suthep?

12 mill is a small percentage of a country with 67 mill people.

The current government was voted in by over 53% in both constituency and proportional votes. A clear majority, leading to 60% of seats, again a clear majority.

Now what democratic mandate has Suthep ?

[Asiantravel]

The guy is crazy, hopefully they arrest him on Thursday.

He is after a civil war apparently.

As opposed to the megalomaniac, sociopathic, criminal, avaricious alternative, who is after destroying the country?

Which would you prefer?

I would prefer the Thai people to be allowed to have those the majority democratically elected into power ( p.s. no different to USA where Obama gave away free phones )

Edited December 11, 2013 by Asiantravel

[TVGerry]

The fact that the top military people are meeting him shows they're taking him seriously.

<snip>

Yeah, they took Seh Daeng seriously, too. sniper.gif

Suthep doesn't have an armed militia that murdered army officers with grenade launchers. So no, why would they have him killed? And let's be realistic here. The military may try to be neutral but they're most definitely not on the side of Yingluck. If they were, Yingluck wouldn't have treated the protestors with kid gloves.

The fact that the top military people are meeting him shows they're taking him seriously.

Let's see how it goes. Hopefully, he and the military can come to some kind of arrangement and compromise. After all, all Yingluck wants is for the Shinawatras to stay in power. The military could be more reasonable.

Taking him seriously?

They have probably summoned him because he has broken away from the agreed plan.

Yes if that's what you think is happening, you're entitled to your opinion. However, it's more likely the military wants to broker some sort of deal and hopefully, this mess can be cleaned up ASAP.