PDRC must 'face up to being a minority': Thirayuth Boonmee

[Ajaan]

How old is this 'scholar'? He would plead with them?? is he serious?

Come back when you've learned something, anything, about Thailand, and can contribute to the discussion in an intelligent fashion.

[Nickymaster]

I no get why Suthep and poteter no want el®ection? Suthep eat popular now. You see on TV. Peepel cheer. Newsapaper like Suthep. Like Apisit. Demokat sure thing. Win El®ection, No parbum.

Ip El®ection happen, Demokat win. Esy. No head eg to fite. No kill. No die. No dead peepel. Simperl.

Sorry for the English above. I'm bored.

So the reason your English is crap is because you are bored? To be fair, you should at least use spell check otherwise the English forum will become very messy.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Nickymaster

[Nowhereman60]

The southern thugs are getting home sick the numbers are down. But they will have help on the weekend when the Bangkok weekend warroris come out.

Why do you call them thugs? A bit nasty no? Calling peaceful protestors thugs. You should be ashamed of yourself. Maybe it's still time to give yourself some well needed proper education.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thug

Once a thug always a thug. They are southern drug popping thugs. Case Closed. You don't like my post block me instead of making your stupid comments that I could care less about.

[Nickymaster]

I visited Suthep's walk yesterday. Maybe 1000-2000 supporters. This is his hardcore group. Quite ridiculous.

In evenings and weekends they are more, but still a tiny minority. Most Bangkokians are annoyed by being denied to live their lifes, go to work or make a living.

Taking hostage a whole city is not "peaceful", btw.

http://www.asianewsnet.net/38-of-Bangkok-residents-want-demonstrators-to-go-h-56023.html

Edited January 16, 2014 by Nickymaster

[dyertribe]

I no get why Suthep and poteter no want el®ection? Suthep eat popular now. You see on TV. Peepel cheer. Newsapaper like Suthep. Like Apisit. Demokat sure thing. Win El®ection, No parbum.

Ip El®ection happen, Demokat win. Esy. No head eg to fite. No kill. No die. No dead peepel. Simperl.

Sorry for the English above. I'm bored.

So the reason your English is crap is because you are bored? To be fair, you should at least use spell check otherwise the English forum will become very messy.

You are responding to a troll with the worst fake bad English I've ever seen.

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[Ajaan]

BBC reported more than 6 millions on the street in Bangkok itself, and you call that minority?

We have not even counter those who did not come out, at work, overseas, and those outside Bangkok.

Easily adds up to 10 times that figure.

You, liar.

Yeah, I would like to see the link to the BBC source where they claim 6 million. That's so utterly ludicrous. OR...I wonder if BBC used Google Translate on some of the sarcastic, joke posts by opponents of the shutdown...I follow several of them on Twitter, such as MilanShevaLive. I recommend checking this out if you can read Thai, it's an interesting look into the [considerably large] "opposition to the opposition"...and no, they are not all Thaksin fans, either.

Anyway, one type of post that's popular is, they post a photo of one of the rally sites, with the caption "Look, here are 10 million protesters at Lad Prao," or "Hmm, I count 6 million in this photo taken at Asok, how about you?"

It would be really funny if sources like the BBC were taking these sarcastic posts as actual reports...!

[ginjag]

What I think is needed is.

No amnesty, for no one if they have committed crimes then they have to answer to them.

Total reform here from top to bottom.

The government step down first and have NO influence in the reform.

Every government MP should be checked and dealt with if found guilty of corruption-lifelong ban.

Once reform has been dealt with ONLY clean parties and candidates can be forwarded for elections.

Any election fraud/payments offered -all persons to be Jailed.

Only then elections to take place, even if it takes a year or two.

All this Feb 2 elections and postpone elections till another date-re May---NO this is a waste of time and money as it will bring back all unwanted trash back into government.

This will be shouted at but it is my thoughts.

[Bernard Flint]

BBC reported more than 6 millions on the street in Bangkok itself, and you call that minority?

We have not even counter those who did not come out, at work, overseas, and those outside Bangkok.

Easily adds up to 10 times that figure.

sir

So u are saying that 60,000,000 will protest, i think u should join Suthep and continue your lies with him

[Nickymaster]

The southern thugs are getting home sick the numbers are down. But they will have help on the weekend when the Bangkok weekend warroris come out.

Why do you call them thugs? A bit nasty no? Calling peaceful protestors thugs. You should be ashamed of yourself. Maybe it's still time to give yourself some well needed proper education.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thug

Once a thug always a thug. They are southern drug popping thugs. Case Closed. You don't like my post block me instead of making your stupid comments that I could care less about.

Another intellectual debate from Nowhereman60. If you care less don't reply

All people from the south that join the PDRC rally are thugs according to you. This kind of attitude is very sad.

[Prbkk]

I visited Suthep's walk yesterday. Maybe 1000-2000 supporters. This is his hardcore group. Quite ridiculous.

In evenings and weekends they are more, but still a tiny minority. Most Bangkokians are annoyed by being denied to live their lifes, go to work or make a living.

Taking hostage a whole city is not "peaceful", btw.

http://www.asianewsnet.net/38-of-Bangkok-residents-want-demonstrators-to-go-h-56023.html

yes, well..offering a link to a poll taken before the protest started is not all that helpful ( and even then most wanted the protesters to go home)

[Nickymaster]

I no get why Suthep and poteter no want el®ection? Suthep eat popular now. You see on TV. Peepel cheer. Newsapaper like Suthep. Like Apisit. Demokat sure thing. Win El®ection, No parbum.

Ip El®ection happen, Demokat win. Esy. No head eg to fite. No kill. No die. No dead peepel. Simperl.

Sorry for the English above. I'm bored.

So the reason your English is crap is because you are bored? To be fair, you should at least use spell check otherwise the English forum will become very messy.

You are responding to a troll with the worst fake bad English I've ever seen.

Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

That's what I thought too but I have to assume that posters here on TV are decent people.

[binjalin]

Sad to see that the low standards in Thai education extend all the way to the top. No doubt this 'renowned scholar' wants to be on Sutheps fascist council of 'good people'. Anyone know what his academic specialty is? Rocket science?

He was lead part of the 1970s protests and one of the ones that sparked the 1073 protests and present at the student massacre of 76.

He led The NSCT which as an example led tens of thousands of people in public protests against the regimes. However, one of the first activities of the NSCT was a 10-day boycott against Japanese products, in protest against Japanese investments in Thailand.

He was also an anti monarchist but later renounced socialism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirayuth_Boonmee

you might say he has been reformed.

you might also say he has joined the elite

often happens when people lose their poor roots (good for them for doing so obviously) but they become 'part' of that which they once despised - humans are basically pretty selfish (most of the time)

[Nickymaster]

I visited Suthep's walk yesterday. Maybe 1000-2000 supporters. This is his hardcore group. Quite ridiculous.

In evenings and weekends they are more, but still a tiny minority. Most Bangkokians are annoyed by being denied to live their lifes, go to work or make a living.

Taking hostage a whole city is not "peaceful", btw.

http://www.asianewsnet.net/38-of-Bangkok-residents-want-demonstrators-to-go-h-56023.html

yes, well..offering a link to a poll taken before the protest started is not all that helpful ( and even then most wanted the protesters to go home)

Let's talk again Monday morning when the weekend numbers and images are in. I am fairly convinced that Fri-Sat-Sun Bangkok will be packed again with anti government protests.

[Nowhereman60]

The southern thugs are getting home sick the numbers are down. But they will have help on the weekend when the Bangkok weekend warroris come out.

Why do you call them thugs? A bit nasty no? Calling peaceful protestors thugs. You should be ashamed of yourself. Maybe it's still time to give yourself some well needed proper education.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thug

Once a thug always a thug. They are southern drug popping thugs. Case Closed. You don't like my post block me instead of making your stupid comments that I could care less about.

Another intellectual debate from Nowhereman60. If you care less don't reply alt=whistling.gif pagespeed_url_hash=3700464609>

All people from the south that join the PDRC rally are thugs according to you. This kind of attitude is very sad.

Like I said you don't like it block me and don't quote me. Are you smart enough to understand that? I doubt it.

[binjalin]

BBC reported more than 6 millions on the street in Bangkok itself, and you call that minority?

We have not even counter those who did not come out, at work, overseas, and those outside Bangkok.

Easily adds up to 10 times that figure.

source? or are you lying? give us the quote, link or shut up it's embarrassing

[mojorison]

But no revolution is ever carried out by the majority," said Thirayuth.

That's a unique comment, and one that sounds to me to be utter BS... mind you I can't be shagged doing any research on this.

[toybits]

Dude! What is Thirayuth smoking? Must be good man!!!!

[Nickymaster]

Why do you call them thugs? A bit nasty no? Calling peaceful protestors thugs. You should be ashamed of yourself. Maybe it's still time to give yourself some well needed proper education.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thug

Once a thug always a thug. They are southern drug popping thugs. Case Closed. You don't like my post block me instead of making your stupid comments that I could care less about.

Another intellectual debate from Nowhereman60. If you care less don't reply alt=whistling.gif pagespeed_url_hash=3700464609>

All people from the south that join the PDRC rally are thugs according to you. This kind of attitude is very sad.

Like I said you don't like it block me and don't quote me. Are you smart enough to understand that? I doubt it.

It has nothing to do with what I don't like. I am commenting on a post of yours that I don't agree with. This is very common on forums. It seems that you don't like to be asked to clarify yourself after you make a statement. Which is a bit strange.

[tx22cb]

BBC reported more than 6 millions on the street in Bangkok itself, and you call that minority?

We have not even counter those who did not come out, at work, overseas, and those outside Bangkok.

Easily adds up to 10 times that figure.

source? or are you lying? give us the quote, link or shut up it's embarrassing

Mr Spare is just pulling our chains. Early April's Fool.

[Nowhereman60]

Nick loves to quote everyone and always have a comment to make. I think he has the hots for me. He love to follow and quote me.

[metisdead]

Some nonsensical trolling posts have been removed.

[dwcrist]

At least this guy is a little more reasonable and can recognize and admit that they are not the majority and the class difference between most the protestors and the rest of the country. But he dismisses those 2 huge holes in the PDRC's legitimacy with some pretty shabby reasoning and shocking statements:

"I admit that we're not the majority voice, that we are not the voice of the whole nation. But no revolution is ever carried out by the majority," said Thirayuth.

I call BS on this. Successful and good revolution is ALWAYS carried out with the support of the MAJORITY. True, not everyone can participate, but it has to be backed by the majority, not the minority. I am not a history major, so can anyone please point out examples of both sorts of revolutions. Either proving me right or wrong?

and:

"those who voted for the Yingluck Shinawatra administration have forfeited their rights by accepting a corrupt and dictatorial government"

WT...? This is the most shocking part. When is it ok for someone to decide that others have forfeited their rights and do not need to be respected? What if some group decides that you forfeited your rights because you did something they don't agree with? This is fascist thinking, plain and simple, no way around it.

Edited January 16, 2014 by dwcrist

[Raspberry]

Oh oh. I'd better reformed. Just got forced out. My comment was uneducated. Totally agreed.

I will use spell check. I will use spell check and not be trolling.

[sumrit]

of course you are a minority because you are not paying 500BHT a day as the red shirts do...right now they are spreading the word through our villages hear in the deapest Northeast offering to the people if they are going to BKK 500BHT a day. And it is true for many the best what they can do to get some money and it has nothing to do with their political ideas...they have none

But my (Thai) mate told me he WAS offered 500 baht a day to stop work and join the PDRC demonstations.

[GreenSnapper]

of course you are a minority because you are not paying 500BHT a day as the red shirts do...right now they are spreading the word through our villages hear in the deapest Northeast offering to the people if they are going to BKK 500BHT a day. And it is true for many the best what they can do to get some money and it has nothing to do with their political ideas...they have none

But my (Thai) mate told me he WAS offered 500 baht a day to stop work and join the PDRC demonstations.

They pay only the thugs (guards) 1000 baht per day. Not sure about the 35000 southeners which were carried in. Food is free at the protest sites.

During daytime, there is hardly any serious protester. Many bored housewives. I can recommend, go yourself and see how few supporterts walk with Suthep. Maybe 1000-2000.

During weekends the numbers increase. The pictures from the first day show approx. 100-200 thousand protesters. This is still a tiny minority considered that Bangkok population is 8-10 million.

[Nickymaster]

Nick loves to quote everyone and always have a comment to make. I think he has the hots for me. He love to follow and quote me.

I hardly quote posters, only if I see statements that seem to be impossible. Like I said earlier, that is very common on forums.

[Mr Yim]

I think it is fair to say that not many civil wars are won by the elitists and middle classes, but I guess that is something they have not thought about. Lets just hope, for the PDRC's sake, that if this were to degenerate into a civil war, the reds show some compassion for there fellow country men.

[Curt1591]

The "Chosen Ones" are always a minority. That's part of what makes them special.

[kamahele]

College educated public servant friend of my partner's from Isaan, goes to BKK to protest against the government and what do the BKK protesters tell her? "What are you doing here?", "You people from the NE are all ignorant and uneducated". This is how they treated someone who came to protest alongside them. The vote buying is not the only reason people from the NE voted for Thaksin and his sister. This is a common fallacy. They are tired of being sh*t on by the elite minded. You can be rich and educated and still be ignorant.

[ginjag]

Nick loves to quote everyone and always have a comment to make. I think he has the hots for me. He love to follow and quote me.

You want to count yourself lucky, ay my age I go to the local park hoping to get groped.