Yingluck to hold Suthep responsible too if violence breaks out

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Yingluck to hold Suthep responsible too if violence breaks out

BANGKOK: -- Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said that the protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban must also be held responsible if his January 13 “Shutdown Bangkok” turns violent.

The prime minister was commenting on a question by reporters about possible violence incited by third-hands during the mass protest rallies on January 13.

She attended the 37th establishment ceremony of the Matichon newspapers on Vibhavadi Rangsit this morning.

She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country and help to contain peaceful protest and to prevent violence.

But she said there might be plot by opponents to incite violence to drag the military out to stage coup.

She said that if violence broke out, then the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (DPRC) leader must also be held responsible.

The caretaker prime minister made clear of the joint responsibility after the army chief indicated earlier that he would hold the government responsible if violence happens.

She said that now it was not the time to ask her to step down as it was not a

solution.

Instead, she said that since the Parliament was dissolved, she has the duty to go ahead (with the election).

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/yingluck-hold-suthep-responsible-violence-breaks/

-- Thai PBS 2014-01-09

[TVGerry]

So what if you the lame duck PM wants to hold Suthep responsible? It's the army that's more important and the army chief has already said it will hold YOU and your government responsible if violence breaks out.

[philw]

So what if you the lame duck PM wants to hold Suthep responsible? It's the army that's more important and the army chief has already said it will hold YOU and your government responsible if violence breaks out.

It's encouraging that you are such an avid Democrat, TVG.......................

[JRSoul]

If you come to the protest, you might get hurt. And it's Suthep's fault.

So are the fire bombings of protesters homes, and the recurring shots fired at the protesters.

[Costas2008]

"She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country"

She never thought of the country herself except lining her own and her brothers pockets.

Hypocrisy at it's best.

Edited January 9, 2014 by Costas2008

[Curt1591]

Suthep is the only person who can prevent any violence. Unfortunately, violence is his plan.

[Asiantravel]

What good is that for Christ's sake? She might as well say if violence breaks out I will hit you with my handbag

[MaxLee]

Yingluck to hold Suthep responsible too if violence breaks out

"You nasty, nasty Suthep and you nasty nasty lap dog Abhisit are making all Bangkok-ONLY-Bangkok people nasty, nasty protesters and are spoiling my trip to Hawaii...."

Edited January 9, 2014 by MaxLee

[Sing_Sling]

"She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country"

She never thought of the country herself except lining her own and her brothers pockets.

Hypocrisy at it's best.

Ok, please explain how she has lined her own pockets. Not heresay, please - just some facts would be nice for a change.

Endaxi!

Suthep is the only person who can prevent any violence. Unfortunately, violence is his plan.

Sadly this is true and having a general back you up helps . . . what a lovely marriage made in heaven. A man who wants to take all democratic principles away from the population and a general who is not only taking sides in the conflict but who will enter the fray militarily

[LuckyLew]

More threats .. if violence breaks out bet she makes a run for Dubai ...

How about holding the men in black on roof tops responsible?

They have admitted to various "events" .... oh ya ... your brother and Chalerm are tight with the cops ...

Same same another day ..............

[samuiwonder]

"Thailand's political stalemate is leading some foreign companies to shelve expansion plans and economists to warn of capital outflows in one of Southeast Asia's hottest investment destinations."

In the Wall Street Journal today! Way to go, Thailand!

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[slapout]

Leaders are expected to lead by example, accept responsibility for glitches in plans, failure of programs, and the behavior of those following his/her instructions.

The 'caretaker PM' has certainly not been observed/reported taking responsibility for the mess she and her political cronies have gotten themselves into, much less the state of the nation and a large part of its people. If this is the type of plan she and her henchmen have come up with to distract from what many see as the chance to give Thai politics a cleansing physic then a quick resignation may save a heap of embarassment/face down the road.

Leaders are also given credit for accomplishing stated goals, making realistic forcasts, reviewing personel proformance, good preformance, problem solving and sometimes even self evaluation. In this regard I would question the PM even coming up to the scratch mark herself, much less telling someone who she has no control over, what they will be held responsible for.

It does appear the "protests" have been much more successful in what many consider a (Good way) than the present government. I will commended its leadership for dilligence to they goals. They seem to have a hands on approach to management which is something the PM may want to take note of , just for future reference.

Edited January 9, 2014 by slapout

[h90]

"She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country"

She never thought of the country herself except lining her own and her brothers pockets.

Hypocrisy at it's best.

And put 5 family members in the list to be elected and 3 within the first 5 party mps....

[Clint1965]

She said that now it was not the time to ask her to step down as it was not a
solution.

Strange, I thought that it was the ONLY solution.

[Scamper]

It's almost too easy to poke holes in Yingluck's statements, causing one to rethink that maybe she had good reason after all behind her previous reasoning not to speak at all. It is interesting in this latest exchange that the army chief said he would hold the government responsible if violence broke out. And so she now will hold Suthep responsible if violence breaks out. It seems to me that perhaps she ought to redirect her powers of persuasion - such as they are - from the press to the army itself. They are the ones who are clearly unconvinced by her argument, especially as she will have at her disposal legions upon legions of fully armed police. Yingluck concludes by saying she has to stay because the election has already been called. The weakness of this is so alarming - given all the tensions on the streets and throughout the country. One's tempted to ask her - what election ? You mean the one where parliament will be less than 95 % filled and therefore be constitutionally unable to convene ? Is that the election you're referring to ? Is that what will deflate this crisis ?

[tonyPhuket]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Edited January 9, 2014 by tonyPhuket

[TVGerry]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Actually Suthep DID challenge her to a debate. She declined.

[DocN]

So...she says he is responsible, while they say, that she will be responsible, what he also says...okay...2:1 ...so it is her fault....

This really is like watching 5 year old's fighting over toys!

It would be comical, if...

[newcomer71]

So...she says he is responsible, while they say, that she will be responsible, what he also says...okay...2:1 ...so it is her fault....

This really is like watching 5 year old's fighting over toys!

It would be comical, if...

Tragicomical. This is how looks from outside Thai politics and power.

They have the brain level of playschool kids, throwing stones at each other and hiding hands.

Stealing jam and even if caught in the act, they put blame on the other.

I hope this nonsense will be over soon. But I think my hope is vain.

[Sing_Sling]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Actually Suthep DID challenge her to a debate. She declined.

Why should she accept? Who is he to demand a debate with the PM? Are you saying that every moron can decide she owes him/her a debate? Ridiculous notion

Why do you place such different standards on her than on your own leader?

So...she says he is responsible, while they say, that she will be responsible, what he also says...okay...2:1 ...so it is her fault....

This really is like watching 5 year old's fighting over toys!

It would be comical, if...

Indeed, indeed . . .

[JRSoul]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Actually Suthep DID challenge her to a debate. She declined.

She declined............and the reason is obvious.

[nottocus]

It's all bubbling along nicely isn't it?

[Sing_Sling]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Actually Suthep DID challenge her to a debate. She declined.

She declined............and the reason is obvious.

Yes it is - she doesn't have to. Simple, really. He could also demand she grow three arms . . . same result.

Why do you believe she owes Suthep a debate? Who is he to demand a debate?

Why don't you write in and demand a debate . . . and when the idea is rejected you can come back here and bemaon the fact . . . and the reason is obvious

[TVGerry]

Why can't both Yingluck & Suthep arrange the "peace" debate in the front of the public through live TV? It will not cost anyone's life.

Actually Suthep DID challenge her to a debate. She declined.

Why should she accept? Who is he to demand a debate with the PM? Are you saying that every moron can decide she owes him/her a debate? Ridiculous notion

Why do you place such different standards on her than on your own leader?

Call him whatever name you want but he's the man about to topple her government. Or seeing that she's already dissolved parliament, you could say he already did. If a debate could have prevented this shutdown or bloodshed, what's so ridiculous about?

[monkeycountry]

Yingluck / Tarit (DSI) has already charged Suthep with murdering around 100 people, I doubt charging him with killing a few more is gonna make any difference to Suthep or anyone else in the opposition camp, who, like me and most likely the courts, thinks the charges are BS anyway.

[Sing_Sling]

Scary . . .

How many plastic armbands is he wearing . . .

Edited January 9, 2014 by Sing_Sling

[monkeycountry]

Does Yingluck also think the leaders of the red shirt protests, incl. her brother, should be held jointly responsible for the 100 or so dead protesters and soldiers? If so, I suggest she orders Tarit (DSI) to charge those leaders with murder, just as she has done with AV and ST.

[marcusd]

So what if you the lame duck PM wants to hold Suthep responsible? It's the army that's more important and the army chief has already said it will hold YOU and your government responsible if violence breaks out.

the army is playing its hand.

Lets see what card they pick up in 14 jan

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[marcusd]

"She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country" She never thought of the country herself except lining her own and her brothers pockets.Hypocrisy at it's best.

Ok, please explain how she has lined her own pockets. Not heresay, please - just some facts would be nice for a change. Endaxi!

Suthep is the only person who can prevent any violence. Unfortunately, violence is his plan.

Sadly this is true and having a general back you up helps . . . what a lovely marriage made in heaven. A man who wants to take all democratic principles away from the population and a general who is not only taking sides in the conflict but who will enter the fray militarily

ever heard of the word NEPOTISM? THAT IS. N E P O T I S M.It is people like you who should not be allowed to vote. Can you not think fir yourself without continued proof by words from people or sources you will demand even more proof from?Sent from my RM-892_apac_laos_thailand_219 using Tapatalk

[cms22]

"She begged anti-government protesters to think of the country"

She never thought of the country herself except lining her own and her brothers pockets.

Hypocrisy at it's best.

Ok, please explain how she has lined her own pockets. Not heresay, please - just some facts would be nice for a change.

Endaxi!

Suthep is the only person who can prevent any violence. Unfortunately, violence is his plan.

Sadly this is true and having a general back you up helps . . . what a lovely marriage made in heaven. A man who wants to take all democratic principles away from the population and a general who is not only taking sides in the conflict but who will enter the fray militarily

I don't think Yingluck is a good PM, but I don't know if she is corrupt and nor does anyone else on TV. Please think for yourself and don't just spout what the Nation or other media outlets or Suthep and the Democrats just repeat as mantra. It's bad enough in Thailand with people who don't think for themselves, let alone farangs on TV repeating it. For godsake, to all those TV members who just repeat the "corruption, corruption, corruption" mantra from the media and Suthep, you make me sick. Get some evidence and then come back. If not, shut the %$ up.