CAPO issues tough warning to Suthep

[webfact]

CAPO issues tough warning to Suthep



BANGKOK: -- Head of the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order CAPO) Surapong Tovichakchaikul this morning issued the toughest warning to the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Suthep Thsugsuban over his threat to hold the caretaker prime minister and cabinet ministers captive.

He said that such threat was the arrogant act to be shown by the PDRC leader in mounting his protest campaign.

He said that Suthep has already been on the arrest warrant for “rebellion” and warned that CAPO would never let him to do that

He urged the public not to cooperate with the protest leader as his act to hold captive persons who are appointed under the Constitution will turn the country into anarchy.

He ordered the national police chief to make immediate arrest of the PDRT leader and take him to trial on rebellion charge which carries maxim penalty of death.

But the national police chief said earlier that arresting the protest leader must be taken in caution as he is always surrounded by guards and protesters.

Suthep reiterated the threat last night urging protesters to hold them captive if they are spotted in their areas.

But initially power and water supplies will be cut off at their houses first, he added.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/capo-issues-tough-warning-suthep/


-- Thai PBS 2014-01-16

-----------------------------------------------

Thai government urges police to arrest rally leaders

BANGKOK, January 16, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's government pleaded with police Thursday to arrest opposition protest leaders who have threatened to take the prime minister captive and paralysed parts of central Bangkok.

Officials said the demonstrators' self-styled "shutdown" of Bangkok, aimed at forcing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office, appeared to be losing momentum with a dwindling number of protesters on the streets.

Leaders of the anti-government movement still travel freely around the city delivering fiery speeches and collecting money from supporters, despite warrants for their arrest for their roles in civil unrest that has left eight dead and hundreds injured.

Rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban faces an insurrection charge -- in theory punishable by death -- in connection with the protests, as well as a murder charge linked to a military crackdown on opposition protests that left dozens dead when he was deputy premier in 2010.

"It's the duty of the police to arrest Suthep because he is wanted for insurrection, otherwise police will face malfeasance charges," Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said after a meeting with the national police chief.

Surapong said Suthep, a former opposition MP, was protected by about 40 personal bodyguards.

Some observers believe the veteran political power broker is unlikely to go to jail as he enjoys the support of the kingdom's royalist establishment.

The protesters want Yingluck to resign to make way for an unelected "people's council" that would oversee reforms to curb the political dominance of her billionaire family.

National Police Chief Adul Saengsingkaew said 7,000 protesters were estimated to remain on the streets on Thursday morning, down from 23,000 the previous evening.

Turnout tends to rise when people leave work.

"Many protesters have returned to the south," Adul said.

There have been several drive-by shootings by unknown gunmen at the rally sites.

Seemingly running out of ideas for new targets, having already temporarily surrounded many key state buildings, demonstrators marched to the government's revenue department on Thursday.

Yingluck's supporters say the rallies are a threat to the country's fragile democracy and want the dispute to be settled at the ballot box, but the opposition is boycotting a February 2 election.

The premier is also facing several legal threats, including a decision later Thursday by an anti-corruption panel on whether to take action in connection with graft allegations surrounding her government's rice farming subsidy scheme.

The deadlock is the latest twist of a political crisis that has gripped Thailand since Yingluck's brother Thaksin was ousted in a military coup seven years ago.

The rallies were triggered by a failed amnesty bill that could have allowed Thaksin to return without going to jail for a past corruption conviction.

The billionaire tycoon-turned-politician has strong electoral support in northern Thailand, but he is reviled by many southerners, Bangkok's middle class and members of the royalist establishment.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2014-01-16 | AFP News Sponsor
Published with written approval from AFP.

[lee b]

Hes already had an arrest warrant, why are the BiB handing out water to the protesters instead of arresting this loon?

[Tatsujin]

People might respect "the law" a little more when those currently in power cleaned up their own house first.

[Rich teacher]

I guess my dream of seeing him in chains will be spoiled by his powerful backers. Damn!

[DLock]

Do it.

But Suthep is somewhat in control of these peaceful protests.

Arrest him and see what happens when they have no leader.

[englishoak]

Suthep reiterated the threat last night urging protesters to hold them captive if they are spotted in their areas.

So what happens if some brainless idiot trys it and gets hurt or hurts someone attempting to do this ?? I mean if someone attempted to capture you i expect they had better do it with force or theres going to be some serious resistance right ? do it when your with family and potentially if you thought they were in danger wouldnt you easily flip, i know i could.

This is inciting normal people to break the law in a most serious manner, if someone gets seriously hurt or even killed trying to capture a prominent figure because im sure some have bodyguards now if not all those named I will not be surprised.

This man is so irresponsible and careless of his own followers safety, health and even liberty it is getting ridiculous.

[dinom]

From his looks and posture K. Surapong would perfectly blend in with the north korean leadership type of guys. Just give him a uniform and change the backdrop, there you have it.

[kotsak]

I am debating which music theme is more appropriate to post.. "Benny Hill", "Three Stooges" or "Laurel and Hardy".. Tough choice..

PS: Decided to go with Entry of the Gladiators. Perfect match for this circus..

Edited January 16, 2014 by kotsak

[RubbaJohnny]

With such a command of language they could detain malefactors at a

MAXIM GORKY PARK perchance?

Then if conflicted of the charge card by the chudge Wormwood Scrubbers

Edited January 16, 2014 by RubbaJohnny

[slapout]

"old cousin" would may be just as effective with his threats,and warning, if he would stand behind a mobil speaker system in downtown Hang Dong. I think the Thai's refer to this kind of person as having a "dog mouth"

[Nowhereman60]

I like to see if Suthep has the balls to try it himself.

[ggold]

From his looks and posture K. Surapong would perfectly blend in with the north korean leadership type of guys. Just give him a uniform and change the backdrop, there you have it.

I don't know, Pol Pot comes to mind!

Edited January 16, 2014 by ggold

[Scamper]

Nobody seriously expects anyone to be apprehended in this crisis - on either side - whether it be members of the administration or Suthep. Having said that, Suthep's rhetorical overreach has played into the hands of the administration, and that could easily have been avoided. It seems to be the only misstep that has been made, as opposed to the avalanche provided by this administration over the last two and a half years. Thaksin's brother has a lot of nerve to accuse Suthep of committing the arrogant act of mounting a protest campaign, indicating - yet again - that in Thaksin's world, protest is not to be tolerated, free speech is not to be tolerated, the court system and branches of oversight are not to be tolerated, a constitution that limits his grip on power is not to be tolerated, an opposition that refuses to play ball must not be tolerated, and finally the people of Thailand - who are gleefully and joyfully filling the streets of Bangkok - are not to be tolerated. Who has the right to express outrage here ?

[Nickymaster]

People might respect "the law" a little more when those currently in power cleaned up their own house first.

Ironically, Surapong was the one who hand-delivered a passport to a criminal on the run.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Nickymaster

[ggold]

I like to see if Suthep has the balls to try it himself.

easy to get confused with all the names! but don't you mean Surapong?

[icommunity]

Of course, he is always surrounded by guards and protesters. The police should arrest him with the arrest warrant. Anyone resisting, impeding, obstructing law enforcement officers from performing their duties should also be arrested and charged. Of course, they will be crashes but the rule of law must be enforced equally without fear and favour.

[pipkins]

All the other thai Media and twitter are carrying the news that 3 fully armed navy officers have been arrested by police in a pickup with false plates and passess issued by the Student Networks.

Beginning to see a bit clearly now how the Elites are working this. The Police have claimed the investigation is theres. Usually they are just handed back over in this country and it all gets burried. This is a bit public now though.

The Governement seem to be stepping back up to the plate now the nubers are falling off. Lets see

Also, many need to be looking at this now from a different angle. The pressure is not on the Government now to free up bangkok. The pressure is on the Coup Backers so gamble how much is enough.

It is quite clear to everybody that there is an elite coup attempt going on and that they have tied the hands of the Government. So, we all know which side is causing the problems and who is being affected (mainly the Coup plotters allies) and you can take it for granted that they know only Suthep can stop this.

The pressure is now on these people... will their support base.accept business losses, rent losses, parental anger over school closures and money flowing out of the country for another week, 2 weeks, it's there call. We all know the people at the top of the pile have lot of money, but it is not an bottomless pit, and should a real Court System ever be set up in the next few years they could find themselves in the same boat as Thaksin...

Even the eloquent Seri was ranting on stage that Thailand is corrupt so are they really marching for a full reform here, or just a reform of their opponents? Think we all know that.

[kurtgruen]

So, where will things go from here?

Edited January 16, 2014 by kurtgruen

[Fryslan boppe]

People might respect "the law" a little more when those currently in power cleaned up their own house first.

Nothing to be cleaned up, that cannot be addressed on Parliament, and subsequently submitted to the electorate for their judgment....To follow the Coup-mongers in their anti-Govt. tirades, humouring them along and affording them validity is effectively being complicitous with anti-Democratic and anti-electoral principles of Democracy..Farangs would never do this in their own country...Especially attacking the Govt. for acting on the mandate the voters gave them...To characterize that as somehow being dictatorial or hasty is Opposition agenda only...Neither of these have occurred...Certainly not compared to normative British, Canadian or Australian Parliamentary practices...People should be pleased Parliament is not gridlocked as in the USA...That said, it is about time to deal with this coup-monger leadership...Battling them on the street is what they want, and is playing their game...I don't believe there are not political forces powerful enough to put their finger between Suthep's eyes and tell him this party is over.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Fryslan boppe

[Nowhereman60]

I like to see if Suthep has the balls to try it himself.

easy to get confused with all the names! but don't you mean Surapong?

i am not confused you are. Now mind your own business. I know what I said. Damn, stop quoting me.

[chooka]

Try to kidnap the P.M / Pres of any country and you would probably find yourself dead.

[theslime]

I like to see if Suthep has the balls to try it himself.

easy to get confused with all the names! but don't you mean Surapong?

i am not confused you are. Now mind your own business. I know what I said. dam_n, stop quoting me.

cant mind your own business on a public forum, I thought it was very funny. hope I haven,t confused your mind set.

[webfact]

CAPO reveals court order to arrest ‘Suthep’

BANGKOK, 16 January 2014 (NNT) — The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has revealed an arrest warrant for the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban under the charge of treason.

CAPO has announced an official court order to arrest PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban under the charge of treason after the protest leader publicly threatened to capture and restrain the premier and her Cabinet members.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul is working in cooperation with CAPO to arrest Mr. Suthep after the PDRC core-leader allegedly threatened the well-being of the Prime Minister and her Cabinet members.

National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew, after a CAPO meeting, has stressed the importance of 3 tasks: alleviating violence, expediting the ruling of crimes committed during the protests, and preparing a sufficient amount of police to protect governmental establishment that are to be besieged by protesters.

On other note, reports from the Immigration Bureau have shown a 22.18% drop in tourist arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport due to the political unrest.


-- NNT 2014-01-16

[Zolt]

CAPO reveals court order to arrest ‘Suthep’

Why does he get quote marks on his name? He was operating under an alias all that time?

[Nowhereman60]

Now let see who has the balls to serve the warrant.

[chadintheusa]

People might respect "the law" a little more when those currently in power cleaned up their own house first.

Nothing to be cleaned up, that cannot be addressed on Parliament, and subsequently submitted to the electorate for their judgment....To follow the Coup-mongers in their anti-Govt. tirades, humouring them along and affording them validity is effectively being complicitous with anti-Democratic and anti-electoral principles of Democracy..Farangs would never do this in their own country...Especially attacking the Govt. for acting on the mandate the voters gave them...To characterize that as somehow being dictatorial or hasty is Opposition agenda only...Neither of these have occurred...Certainly not compared to normative British, Canadian or Australian Parliamentary practices...People should be pleased Parliament is not gridlocked as in the USA...That said, it is about time to deal with this coup-monger leadership...Battling them on the street is what they want, and is playing their game...I don't believe there are not political forces powerful enough to put their finger between Suthep's eyes and tell him this party is over.

Does anyone really believe that this whole charade has anything to do with democracy? This whole spectacle is centered on other struggles.

[Tatsujin]

People might respect "the law" a little more when those currently in power cleaned up their own house first.

Nothing to be cleaned up, that cannot be addressed on Parliament, and subsequently submitted to the electorate for their judgment....

Except none of it has been addressed or cleaned up and convicted Politicians are still in power demanding that others obey the rule of law whilst selectively applying it to themselves.

[theslime]

First task to alleviate violence,which would mean dont try and arrest suthep

[pipkins]

Do it.

But Suthep is somewhat in control of these peaceful protests.

Arrest him and see what happens when they have no leader.

Won't be much, they are getting very thin on the ground out there.

But hey, enjoy you ideas of mass protest and don't look at the pics from twitter yesterday and today.

Page 3 of newpaper should have "Spot the Protester" comp. at some of these locations. The protesters were almost out numbered by the street vendors and tourists yesterday. Mass uprising my butt.

[chooka]

CAPO reveals court order to arrest ‘Suthep’

BANGKOK, 16 January 2014 (NNT) — The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has revealed an arrest warrant for the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban under the charge of treason.

CAPO has announced an official court order to arrest PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban under the charge of treason after the protest leader publicly threatened to capture and restrain the premier and her Cabinet members.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul is working in cooperation with CAPO to arrest Mr. Suthep after the PDRC core-leader allegedly threatened the well-being of the Prime Minister and her Cabinet members.

National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew, after a CAPO meeting, has stressed the importance of 3 tasks: alleviating violence, expediting the ruling of crimes committed during the protests, and preparing a sufficient amount of police to protect governmental establishment that are to be besieged by protesters.

On other note, reports from the Immigration Bureau have shown a 22.18% drop in tourist arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport due to the political unrest.

-- NNT 2014-01-16

Well go get him boys.

What's the penalty for Treason in Thailand, isn't it the death penalty?

Edited January 16, 2014 by chooka