Chuvit accuses PDRC and Democrat of conspiracy

[webfact]

Chuvit accuses PDRC and Democrat of conspiracy

BANGKOK: -- Rak Prathet Thai party (Love Thailand) party leader Chuvit Kamolvisit this morning accused People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration applications which opened today.

Chuvit’s accusation came after he could not enter the Thai Japanese Youth Center stadium at Din Daeng to apply for party-list registration with the EC officials when the registration opened at 8.30 a.m. today.

He said he could not enter the registration venue because hundreds of protesters were laying siege to the station.

Mr Chuvit said he has to apply for registration in the February 2 election to keep the rule of the law which now allows people to go to the poll.

If people cannot go to the poll, what else could be used to decide the voice of the people, he said.

It was unreasonable to blockade the registration venue, he said and added that this was a conspiracy between Suthep Thaugsuban and Abhisit Vejjajiva.

He also forecast the February 2 election would be the country’s most chaotic and troubled election.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/chuvit-accuses-pdrc-democrat-conspiracy/


-- Thai PBS 2013-12-23

[PeterSmiles]

Isn't this the same attention seeking loser who was kicked out of the demonstration a few weeks ago ?

Seems he has changed his status yet.

Edited December 23, 2013 by PeterSmiles

[bino]

I think Chuvit should be the next prime minister of Thailand.

[Calimotty]

Isn't this the same attention seeking loser who was kicked out of the demonstration a few weeks ago ?

Seems he has changed his status yet.

Ignorance is bliss and those with strange smiles are firmly in the Suthep camp

Seems he has changed his status yet.???????????????????

[Tatsujin]

Really love the party "names" . . . Thai Rak This, Thai Rak That, Thai Rak Everything . . . how about a change in the naming conventions just to be a little bit different for once . . . ?

[Jasun]

I think Chuvit should be the next prime minister of Thailand.

Seconded.

[toybits]

I have almost given up on this clown. But I have to say Bravo Chuvit! Bravo Indeed. And I am not being sarcastic.

[Spare]

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

[thairookie]

Really love the party "names" . . . Thai Rak This, Thai Rak That, Thai Rak Everything . . . how about a change in the naming conventions just to be a little bit different for once . . . ?

May a new party called "Thai Rak Farang".

[soi41]

I think Chuvit should be the next prime minister of Thailand.

For all the right reasons I agree!!

[Thait Spot]

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

That was the Friends of a few Thais Party

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[NongKhaiKid]

He is accusing the opposition of a conspiracy to to do exactly what Suthep has said they will.

Wow, really on the ball. TIT

[siampolee]

Brings to mind the plight of the bar owners and food stalls etc that he (Chuwit) had bulldozed down some years back with some dubious heavy handed assistance to boot or perhaps I should say sabot..

Indeed it was an ethical and moral masterpiece of a law abiding democratic action

Those people also lost their incomes totally unlike Chuwit who is going to secure a sinecure as a party list non elected M.P.

Not exactly a democratic process to gain a seat in Parliament is it?

Perhaps Chuwit should consider the political morals of his stand and comments based on his views and his protests of conspiracy based upon his antics in the past.

In January 2003, Chuwit was accused of having hired some 600 men to raze several bars, shops, a laundry and a travel agency on "Sukhumvit Square", a plot of land he owns at Sukhumvit Soi 10. This was an apparent attempt to remove the low rent tenants so the land could be developed. The tenants had been led to believe they had valid leases from another company and were not notified of the raid, which took place very early on a Sunday morning. Chuwit was arrested and spent a month in jail. He denied responsibility and was finally released on bail.

Angry that police dared to arrest him, he publicly released the amounts of bribes he had regularly paid in the past, along with names of the high ranking police recipients. He put the total amount of bribes at 200 million baht over 10 years, but has since suggested it was closer to 12 million baht. He also claimed that "VIP" policemen received free service in his parlors (an allegation that was later confirmed by interviewing some of the masseuses.^[3]) Following an investigation, several prominent policemen were suspended or demoted. Chuwit also accused his prison wardens of having accepted bribes from him.

Shortly after his revelations, Chuwit disappeared for two days. He claimed he had been abducted and abused by police; however, others believe he had staged his own disappearance.

In reprisal, Chuwit's massage parlors were raided and some of his bank accounts frozen. He was also charged with procuring minors for prostitution because three masseues under the age of 18 were found working in one of his parlors. He was acquitted in June 2004, as the court found the girls had used forged ID cards and Chuwit could not be held responsible. The same month, Chuwit sold three of his parlors, saying that police harassment had made operations difficult for him.

The Nation, an English language Thai newspaper, chose Chuwit, along with Pornthip Rojanasunand and Chote Wattanachet, as persons of the year for 2003.

In a February 2004 interview, Chuwit claimed that he had paid Thai policemen to clear his Sukhumvit Soi 10 property. When the issue became public, the police had allegedly demanded more money, which he refused to pay. They turned against him, and he revealed his bribe payments in response.^[3]

In July 2006, after a three-year trial, Chuwit and 130 associates were acquitted of the charge of razing the bar area; however, a corporate lawyer was sentenced to 8 months in prison for having paid members of the Army Corps Of Engineers to destroy the businesses.^[4] Chuwit converted the area on Sukhumvit Soi 10 into a public park named Chuwit Park or Chuvit Garden for about 100 million baht.^[5]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuwit_Kamolvisit

[Bluespunk]

I would agree with this man if it wasn't for the fact his wealth, influence and power is based upon the sexual exploitation of others and his resorting to violence to get his way in the past. He cannot be trusted and is completely unfit to rule.

That and the fact his election posters scare the bejeezus out of me.

[JoeThePoster]

Rak Prathet Thai party (Love Thailand)

Sounds more respectable than Rub & Tug party, I guess.

[billd766]

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

Do you have ANY proof of this at all?

If what I read is correct in that registration starts at 08.30 this morning then how could the emocrats have registered at 3am.

If I believe Abhisit and the Democrats when they say that they will not be standing in the Feb 2 election and I look at what you have written, who would I believe.

I will give a little clue. It wont be a person with the avatar name of Spare.

[siampolee]

Spare post # 8

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

Interesting post.

How do you have the knowledge concerning a 3:a.m. Democrat Party registration when in truth the Democrat Party are not contesting the election?

One could presume that you are posting from somewhere in Europe like Amsterdam where the time difference is some 6 hours hence your error in the quoted time frame and also the parties involved ?

You really need to adjust your timepiece you know

Edited December 23, 2013 by siampolee

[Scamper]

Suthep has initiated a huge tactical error, and one that may very well be fatal to the movement. And one that - unfortunately - plays right into Thaksin's advantage. What had started as a legitimate protest against Thaksin's undoubted - and obscene - grip on this government - and what I believe galvanized support so earnestly throughout the country - has now been seriously diminished by a decision - seemingly spontaneous - to block an election. Such a move will undoubtedly galvanize the Red Shirt movement. And that takes back the conflict to square one. Abhisit had done the right thing earlier this week, by affirming that the election take place, and without interference - ( although he clearly preferred that it would have been better to delay it ) - in spite of a boycott stand. But he also strongly reiterated that there is real distance between his party and Suthep's increasingly improvised, maverick stances. The part of the PDRC's movement that resonates with crystal clarity with the Democratic party is the anger towards Thaksin's influence. That is the element that attracted the party to begin with. But Suthep has decided - more than ever, it seems - to go it alone. And there is real danger in that, in my view. It would be well, however, for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

[chuang]

 

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

 
I think this is the Democracy Party...any relation with the Democrate Party, no idea...

Edited December 23, 2013 by chuang

[FangFerang]

I think Chuvit should be the next prime minister of Thailand.

Seconded.

I really don't know much about Kuhn Chuvit. Could you tell me why you endorse him?

I expect a "Because he's not Yinluck" comment sometime soon.

Edited December 23, 2013 by FangFerang

[FangFerang]

PS: According to the Bangkok Post the first party that registered is called the New Democrat party. Sometimes I think there have only been two parties here, but they all regroup and rename themselves every few elections.

[ggold]

He also forecast the February 2 election would be the country’s most chaotic and troubled election.

But I won't call for it's postponement as there's to much money involved, and I don't care if the election is free and fair, Just as long as I get mine when PTP return to power!

[webfact]

Chuwit vows not to apply his candidacy elsewhere

BANGKOK: -- Rak Prathet Thai (Love Thailand) party leader Chuwit Kamolvisit implied Monday that he would not contest the February 2 election after he could not apply his candidacy at the Thai Youth Centre in Din Daeng this morning.

The outspoken former MP said he went to the Din Daeng’s youth centre to apply for his candidacy but could not get into the premise because the anti-government protesters had blocked all the entrances to prevent candidates from getting in.

He said that he would not go to the Crime Suppression Division, an alternative site for candidacy registration arranged by the Election Commission, to apply his candidacy and would go straight home because he had already done his job.

Protesters from the People’s Democratic Reform Committee have also laid siege to the Din Daeng police station after candidates from other parties who failed to register their candidacy at the youth centre went to the station to file complaints against the PDRC.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/chuwit-vows-apply-candidacy-elsewhere/

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-23

[MGP]

Chuwit vows not to apply his candidacy elsewhere

BANGKOK: -- Rak Prathet Thai (Love Thailand) party leader Chuwit Kamolvisit implied Monday that he would not contest the February 2 election after he could not apply his candidacy at the Thai Youth Centre in Din Daeng this morning.

The outspoken former MP said he went to the Din Daeng’s youth centre to apply for his candidacy but could not get into the premise because the anti-government protesters had blocked all the entrances to prevent candidates from getting in.

He said that he would not go to the Crime Suppression Division, an alternative site for candidacy registration arranged by the Election Commission, to apply his candidacy and would go straight home because he had already done his job.

Protesters from the People’s Democratic Reform Committee have also laid siege to the Din Daeng police station after candidates from other parties who failed to register their candidacy at the youth centre went to the station to file complaints against the PDRC.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/chuwit-vows-apply-candidacy-elsewhere/

-- Thai PBS 2013-12-23

If I could vote in Thailand, he would my only choice. As he said: He is cleaner than politicians

[khunyod]

Suthep has initiated a huge tactical error, and one that may very well be fatal to the movement. And one that - unfortunately - plays right into Thaksin's advantage. What had started as a legitimate protest against Thaksin's undoubted - and obscene - grip on this government - and what I believe galvanized support so earnestly throughout the country - has now been seriously diminished by a decision - seemingly spontaneous - to block an election. Such a move will undoubtedly galvanize the Red Shirt movement. And that takes back the conflict to square one. Abhisit had done the right thing earlier this week, by affirming that the election take place, and without interference - ( although he clearly preferred that it would have been better to delay it ) - in spite of a boycott stand. But he also strongly reiterated that there is real distance between his party and Suthep's increasingly improvised, maverick stances. The part of the PDRC's movement that resonates with crystal clarity with the Democratic party is the anger towards Thaksin's influence. That is the element that attracted the party to begin with. But Suthep has decided - more than ever, it seems - to go it alone. And there is real danger in that, in my view. It would be well, however, for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

The idea that there is any daylight between Suthep, who as we know was Deputy Prime Minister under Abhisit, and Abhisit, is a farce for journalists and the simple-minded. Democrats resigned, started protesting, got a new name. Then later the rest of the democrats resigned to join the protesters. This is two sides of the same face, the two-faced Democrats. This has all been planned out long in advance.

[Calimotty]

Suthep has initiated a huge tactical error, and one that may very well be fatal to the movement. And one that - unfortunately - plays right into Thaksin's advantage. What had started as a legitimate protest against Thaksin's undoubted - and obscene - grip on this government - and what I believe galvanized support so earnestly throughout the country - has now been seriously diminished by a decision - seemingly spontaneous - to block an election. Such a move will undoubtedly galvanize the Red Shirt movement. And that takes back the conflict to square one. Abhisit had done the right thing earlier this week, by affirming that the election take place, and without interference - ( although he clearly preferred that it would have been better to delay it ) - in spite of a boycott stand. But he also strongly reiterated that there is real distance between his party and Suthep's increasingly improvised, maverick stances. The part of the PDRC's movement that resonates with crystal clarity with the Democratic party is the anger towards Thaksin's influence. That is the element that attracted the party to begin with. But Suthep has decided - more than ever, it seems - to go it alone. And there is real danger in that, in my view. It would be well, however, for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

It's a little late to try and blame it on the kid next door as the majority know Abhisit has been in this boots and all from the outset

[longway]

Suthep has initiated a huge tactical error, and one that may very well be fatal to the movement. And one that - unfortunately - plays right into Thaksin's advantage. What had started as a legitimate protest against Thaksin's undoubted - and obscene - grip on this government - and what I believe galvanized support so earnestly throughout the country - has now been seriously diminished by a decision - seemingly spontaneous - to block an election. Such a move will undoubtedly galvanize the Red Shirt movement. And that takes back the conflict to square one. Abhisit had done the right thing earlier this week, by affirming that the election take place, and without interference - ( although he clearly preferred that it would have been better to delay it ) - in spite of a boycott stand. But he also strongly reiterated that there is real distance between his party and Suthep's increasingly improvised, maverick stances. The part of the PDRC's movement that resonates with crystal clarity with the Democratic party is the anger towards Thaksin's influence. That is the element that attracted the party to begin with. But Suthep has decided - more than ever, it seems - to go it alone. And there is real danger in that, in my view. It would be well, however, for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

You are so right. In some ways i am tempted to believe that suthep is thaksin's trojan horse. His actions have only strengthened support for the PT and hardened anti democrat opinions amongst people they need to win over.

I dont think this has been planned as it just plays into the hands of the PT and Thaksin. I think the so called 'democrats' have painted themselves into a corner and now have support this nonsense of a PDRC. Their only hope is that elections go ahead on Feb 2 and they can persuade a large section of the electorate to vote NOTA. Even then they will be hated. It looks like they hv consigned themselves to the history books. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up being dissolved.

Edited December 23, 2013 by longway

[ggold]

Suthep has initiated a huge tactical error, and one that may very well be fatal to the movement. And one that - unfortunately - plays right into Thaksin's advantage. What had started as a legitimate protest against Thaksin's undoubted - and obscene - grip on this government - and what I believe galvanized support so earnestly throughout the country - has now been seriously diminished by a decision - seemingly spontaneous - to block an election. Such a move will undoubtedly galvanize the Red Shirt movement. And that takes back the conflict to square one. Abhisit had done the right thing earlier this week, by affirming that the election take place, and without interference - ( although he clearly preferred that it would have been better to delay it ) - in spite of a boycott stand. But he also strongly reiterated that there is real distance between his party and Suthep's increasingly improvised, maverick stances. The part of the PDRC's movement that resonates with crystal clarity with the Democratic party is the anger towards Thaksin's influence. That is the element that attracted the party to begin with. But Suthep has decided - more than ever, it seems - to go it alone. And there is real danger in that, in my view. It would be well, however, for Abhisit at this juncture to make the fault lines between his party and the PDRC clear yet again, and to establish in its wake a less confrontational form of legitimate protest that does not provoke a violent outcome, and can therefore receive more widespread support throughout the country.

Unfortunately, I think what ever Abhisit says, PTP will somehow link him in with Suthep, Tarit has said as much already.

However Sutheps words have PTP very worried about the election. They know if it is delayed they will not win once the rice farmers money is not paid out. That IMO is the only hope PTP have of winning. SO Suthep has everything to play for, while PTP become more fascist every day in am attempt to cut off his support!

Regretably, I think it is only a matter of time before it becomes violent. The time to talk has been missed unless one backs down, niether will!

Edited December 23, 2013 by ggold

[gabruce]

If People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Democrat party leader of a conspiracy to blockade the party’s registration then why the Democrate party the 1st party to be fully register at 3am this morning?

I thought they were boycotting the election. Instead they have registered? Do they have candidates in every constituency and a full party list?

[tragickingdom]

If even Thailand's most infamous pimp and child sex trader complains about Suthep's thugs than we are really in deep deep Sh**