CAPO issues tough warning to Suthep

[tingtongteesood]

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.

If the rule of law were strictly enforced, how many MP's would be left outside of prison ? About 100 total maybe, and perhaps 3 would be PT....

[saltandpepper]

I am really interested to know what treatment you gonna reserve to Jatuporn, Nattawut, and all the red terrorists who were terrorising the whole city back in 2010.....

There is a huge difference using violence against a military dictatorship and a democratic government. This is a view well understood and shared by all western governments. You should have no problem understanding it.

That is your point of view! It is NOT well understood and shared by ALL western governments

[bobmac10]

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 ?

in my 35 years of living here I've watched the poor become politically aware and that's why they vote for PTP.

Democrats are just the old clique, recycled again and again.

Every General when he retires moves straight into the businesses he cultivated through graft and favours during his time in the forces.

It has always been.

That is why the military won't let go of their grip on the throat of the Thai people.

The old families from earliest times control 90% of the economy.

Why would they let the poor spoil their party?

PTP and Thaksin recognised this and brought policies to give them a better go.

The yellows, Suthep and his ilk are just puppets for the real power in Thailand.

Thaksin was an upstart who didn't want to play in their game.

Reminds me a little of Anwar Ibrahim's situation in Malaysia.

He didn't want to play by Mahathir Mohammed's rules so trumped up charges were used to silence him.

Thaksin wasn't a cleanskin, BUT show me one Thai politician who is. When it suited the Dems, they dragged out the corruption mantra to demonise him.

And all the little public servants in their offices were told to get down to the airport in a yellow shirt and shut it down.

Voila!, The army had it's excuse to step in and put another Dem in power. But this time the people didn't just sit back and leave them to run the country.

The Red Shirts demanded the caretaker Abbhisit call elections, and look what happened. Yingluck swept into power in a fair and free election.

What we are witnessing here is the death rattle of the conservatives that have ruled Thailand for the past 200 years.

The old families with close ties to the ancient power structure, with enormous wealth, with close family ties to the military who walk on the heads of ordinary Thais.

Who treat farmers and workers as mere chattels, who have raped the natural resources of the nation, who own just about everything.

They are responsible for the yellow shirts.

They know that if the workers and farmers become organised and elect their own leaders, instead of accepting these Democrat puppets, they lose everything.

They will use every dirty trick in the book including patriotism (the last refuge of the scoundrel) to cling on to power and keep the people ignorant.

This is as transparent a game as one could wish to see.

I doubt whether the people will ever have real political power here until the military are told to do as they are instructed by a democratically elected government.

As seen in most Western democracies.

That is why Suthep came out with that outrageous idea of an unelected "people's council", they don't want an election, they can't win one.

So the tanks will be rumbling down the streets very soon.

[FredNL]

Every time I see this man's picture it reminds me to "ET" : "Phone Home" by Steven Spielberg.

[circusman]

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..

A favorite tune at the circus in America for over 75 years. Kotsak, Im impressed you knew where the tune is popular.

[diceq]

That is your point of view! It is NOT well understood and shared by ALL western governments

No, it is not my view. Not only do most western governments have this view, if it's in their interest they actively train, arm and finance people fighting against it. That is an indisputable fact.

Edited January 16, 2014 by diceq

[SICHONSTEVE]

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.

Honestly!! It will be like the Keystone Cops trying to arrest a commando unit!!! They are pure amateurs in fancy dress trying to look the part and not pulling it off.

[benny1616]

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.

if somebody perfectly blend with the north korean leadership is it suthep and his bunch of rebells. he get told nom in many foreign media y many differnet countrys a terrorist. guys like him i would see in prison. i don´t know were you come from but in every free country has the minority to respect the legal and with a huge majority electet goverment. like it or not. i recomend you to go to the usa or to one of the countrys of the eu and try there the same as suthep here in thailand. there are you faster behind bars as you can count 1 2 3

[Carrerakiss]

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.

Ike a lot of things in Thailand, the names are interchangeable. surapong in relation to arresting Suthep and Suthep in relation to capturing the PM.

Now let's be grown ups,p shall we?

[SICHONSTEVE]

7,000 protestors on the street this morning. Nearly as many as the average home attendance for my beloved Swindon Town

How can anyone take what you say seriously if you are a Swindon Town devotee????

[Carrerakiss]

The worst thing that could happen is for Suthep to be arrested. Every movement needs a martyr, no need to hand him one on a plate. Even if he is arrested, he'd obviously get bail, so nothing gained. The best thing is clearly to let him roam the streets outraging every body, well, most people, with his fascist comments and ideas, while all the time his support on the streets is dwindling.

Eventually, he'll end up talking to himself and the Dems can start to look for a proper leader that can appeal to both reds and yellows and exploit the mess the Government has caused. What they should have done in the first place of course.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Carrerakiss

[diceq]

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 ?

in my 35 years of living here I've watched the poor become politically aware and that's why they vote for PTP.

Democrats are just the old clique, recycled again and again.

Every General when he retires moves straight into the businesses he cultivated through graft and favours during his time in the forces.

It has always been.

That is why the military won't let go of their grip on the throat of the Thai people.

The old families from earliest times control 90% of the economy.

Why would they let the poor spoil their party?

PTP and Thaksin recognised this and brought policies to give them a better go.

The yellows, Suthep and his ilk are just puppets for the real power in Thailand.

Thaksin was an upstart who didn't want to play in their game.

Reminds me a little of Anwar Ibrahim's situation in Malaysia.

He didn't want to play by Mahathir Mohammed's rules so trumped up charges were used to silence him.

Thaksin wasn't a cleanskin, BUT show me one Thai politician who is. When it suited the Dems, they dragged out the corruption mantra to demonise him.

And all the little public servants in their offices were told to get down to the airport in a yellow shirt and shut it down.

Voila!, The army had it's excuse to step in and put another Dem in power. But this time the people didn't just sit back and leave them to run the country.

The Red Shirts demanded the caretaker Abbhisit call elections, and look what happened. Yingluck swept into power in a fair and free election.

What we are witnessing here is the death rattle of the conservatives that have ruled Thailand for the past 200 years.

The old families with close ties to the ancient power structure, with enormous wealth, with close family ties to the military who walk on the heads of ordinary Thais.

Who treat farmers and workers as mere chattels, who have raped the natural resources of the nation, who own just about everything.

They are responsible for the yellow shirts.

They know that if the workers and farmers become organised and elect their own leaders, instead of accepting these Democrat puppets, they lose everything.

They will use every dirty trick in the book including patriotism (the last refuge of the scoundrel) to cling on to power and keep the people ignorant.

This is as transparent a game as one could wish to see.

I doubt whether the people will ever have real political power here until the military are told to do as they are instructed by a democratically elected government.

As seen in most Western democracies.

That is why Suthep came out with that outrageous idea of an unelected "people's council", they don't want an election, they can't win one.

So the tanks will be rumbling down the streets very soon.

I agreed with everything you said up the to the last sentence. Or at least I hope you wrong about that one.

[metisdead]

An inflammatory post has been removed.

[MobileContent]

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 ?

in my 35 years of living here I've watched the poor become politically aware and that's why they vote for PTP.

Democrats are just the old clique, recycled again and again.

Every General when he retires moves straight into the businesses he cultivated through graft and favours during his time in the forces.

It has always been.

That is why the military won't let go of their grip on the throat of the Thai people.

The old families from earliest times control 90% of the economy.

Why would they let the poor spoil their party?

PTP and Thaksin recognised this and brought policies to give them a better go.

The yellows, Suthep and his ilk are just puppets for the real power in Thailand.

Thaksin was an upstart who didn't want to play in their game.

Reminds me a little of Anwar Ibrahim's situation in Malaysia.

He didn't want to play by Mahathir Mohammed's rules so trumped up charges were used to silence him.

Thaksin wasn't a cleanskin, BUT show me one Thai politician who is. When it suited the Dems, they dragged out the corruption mantra to demonise him.

And all the little public servants in their offices were told to get down to the airport in a yellow shirt and shut it down.

Voila!, The army had it's excuse to step in and put another Dem in power. But this time the people didn't just sit back and leave them to run the country.

The Red Shirts demanded the caretaker Abbhisit call elections, and look what happened. Yingluck swept into power in a fair and free election.

What we are witnessing here is the death rattle of the conservatives that have ruled Thailand for the past 200 years.

The old families with close ties to the ancient power structure, with enormous wealth, with close family ties to the military who walk on the heads of ordinary Thais.

Who treat farmers and workers as mere chattels, who have raped the natural resources of the nation, who own just about everything.

They are responsible for the yellow shirts.

They know that if the workers and farmers become organised and elect their own leaders, instead of accepting these Democrat puppets, they lose everything.

They will use every dirty trick in the book including patriotism (the last refuge of the scoundrel) to cling on to power and keep the people ignorant.

This is as transparent a game as one could wish to see.

I doubt whether the people will ever have real political power here until the military are told to do as they are instructed by a democratically elected government.

As seen in most Western democracies.

That is why Suthep came out with that outrageous idea of an unelected "people's council", they don't want an election, they can't win one.

So the tanks will be rumbling down the streets very soon.

Well said and the general that will execute the coup will end up in the board of directors at CP Group such as it happens last time with General Suchinda. The former PM Chatchai also tried to take away power from the elite and was send to the Golf Course at Don Muang and then left for Europe.

The ironic issue is really that the Bangkok elite doesn't only look down on the North and Norteast but as well on the Southern's.

Edited January 16, 2014 by MobileContent

[shiok]

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

well why don't they arrest their convicted boss? double standards!!

[shiok]

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 ?

in my 35 years of living here I've watched the poor become politically aware and that's why they vote for PTP.

Democrats are just the old clique, recycled again and again.

Every General when he retires moves straight into the businesses he cultivated through graft and favours during his time in the forces.

It has always been.

That is why the military won't let go of their grip on the throat of the Thai people.

The old families from earliest times control 90% of the economy.

Why would they let the poor spoil their party?

PTP and Thaksin recognised this and brought policies to give them a better go.

The yellows, Suthep and his ilk are just puppets for the real power in Thailand.

Thaksin was an upstart who didn't want to play in their game.

Reminds me a little of Anwar Ibrahim's situation in Malaysia.

He didn't want to play by Mahathir Mohammed's rules so trumped up charges were used to silence him.

Thaksin wasn't a cleanskin, BUT show me one Thai politician who is. When it suited the Dems, they dragged out the corruption mantra to demonise him.

And all the little public servants in their offices were told to get down to the airport in a yellow shirt and shut it down.

Voila!, The army had it's excuse to step in and put another Dem in power. But this time the people didn't just sit back and leave them to run the country.

The Red Shirts demanded the caretaker Abbhisit call elections, and look what happened. Yingluck swept into power in a fair and free election.

What we are witnessing here is the death rattle of the conservatives that have ruled Thailand for the past 200 years.

The old families with close ties to the ancient power structure, with enormous wealth, with close family ties to the military who walk on the heads of ordinary Thais.

Who treat farmers and workers as mere chattels, who have raped the natural resources of the nation, who own just about everything.

They are responsible for the yellow shirts.

They know that if the workers and farmers become organised and elect their own leaders, instead of accepting these Democrat puppets, they lose everything.

They will use every dirty trick in the book including patriotism (the last refuge of the scoundrel) to cling on to power and keep the people ignorant.

This is as transparent a game as one could wish to see.

I doubt whether the people will ever have real political power here until the military are told to do as they are instructed by a democratically elected government.

As seen in most Western democracies.

That is why Suthep came out with that outrageous idea of an unelected "people's council", they don't want an election, they can't win one.

So the tanks will be rumbling down the streets very soon.

Well said and the general that will execute the coup will end up in the board of directors at CP Group such as it happens last time with General Suchinda. The former PM Chatchai also tried to take away power from the elite and was send to the Golf Course at Don Muang and then left for Europe.

The ironic issue is really that the Bangkok elite doesn't only look down on the North and Norteast but as well on the Southern's.

what you just said is real malice without proof!

[mikebell]

'The billionaire tycoon-turned-politician' has strong electoral support in northern Thailand,

Was he a politician who became a billionaire tycoon or vice-versa?

[kimamey]

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

Show me one country that is cotupt free. Or for that mater any government oficial in the world. When suthep and abhisit were running the country there was jsut as much or even a little more coruption then now.

I doubt anyone is suggesting that any country is completely free from corruption but there are many that are better than Thailand. If you just excuse it because the previous government did it or because you happen to know a country that's worse then nothing will change.

As for suggesting that every government official in the world is corrupt shows how little you know or understand.

Edited January 16, 2014 by kimamey

[Asiantravel]

If there was a drum roll to all this by now there would be holes in the drums and the drumsticks would have worn down to match stick size …………………. get on with it <deleted> !

Police team given task of arresting Suthep


BANGKOK: -- National Police Chief Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew has appointed a team have People's Democratic Reform Committee secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban arrested.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Police-team-given-task-of-arresting-Suthep-30224455.html

[Greenhill]

The Police will not arrest anyone unless they are paid to do so and this Govt. hasn't got the money to pay them!! End of that story!!!

[tominbkk]

7,000 protestors on the street this morning. Nearly as many as the average home attendance for my beloved Swindon Town

How can anyone take what you say seriously if you are a Swindon Town devotee????

Home of my favorite rock group, XTC! I love Swindon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptc8xWVmhJ8

[Gandtee]

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..

I would love to someone with video skills to put this tune to Suthep's strutting and posing. While I support the idea of reform, his actions are putting the chances of that happening on the back burner.

[ballpoint]

"We will arrest Suthep!"

"We will definitely arrest Suthep!".

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep. For sure!"

"We have 100 warrants for Suthep's arrest!"

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep 100 times!"

"If Suthep isn't careful we will arrest him!"

"We will definitely arrest him tomorrow!"

[rubl]

"We will arrest Suthep!"

"We will definitely arrest Suthep!".

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep. For sure!"

"We have 100 warrants for Suthep's arrest!"

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep 100 times!"

"If Suthep isn't careful we will arrest him!"

"We will definitely arrest him tomorrow!"

The care-taking PM really wants to talk with him

[seminomadic]

Haha. Love the acronym. The Cosa Nostra have a lot of Centers for the Administration of Peace and Order too.

[SICHONSTEVE]

7,000 protestors on the street this morning. Nearly as many as the average home attendance for my beloved Swindon Town

How can anyone take what you say seriously if you are a Swindon Town devotee????

Home of my favorite rock group, XTC! I love Swindon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptc8xWVmhJ8

There is no hope for you!!! They were more of a punk group (supposedly) - OK, I'll admit it, punk was one of my favourite genres in music, but alas I have never supported Swindon Town..

[Publicus]

What we are witnessing here is the death rattle of the conservatives that have ruled Thailand for the past 200 years.

The old families with close ties to the ancient power structure, with enormous wealth, with close family ties to the military who walk on the heads of ordinary Thais.

Who treat farmers and workers as mere chattels, who have raped the natural resources of the nation, who own just about everything.

They are responsible for the yellow shirts.

They know that if the workers and farmers become organised and elect their own leaders, instead of accepting these Democrat puppets, they lose everything.

They will use every dirty trick in the book including patriotism (the last refuge of the scoundrel) to cling on to power and keep the people ignorant.

This is as transparent a game as one could wish to see.

I doubt whether the people will ever have real political power here until the military are told to do as they are instructed by a democratically elected government.

As seen in most Western democracies.

That is why Suthep came out with that outrageous idea of an unelected "people's council", they don't want an election, they can't win one.

So the tanks will be rumbling down the streets very soon.

Yes, in a word, feudalism. In contemporary terms, fascism.

As to the tanks to come rumbling down the street very soon, I tend to think it is unlikely and I have good company here to hope I'm not wrong (to include yourself, I should also think).

This is because the Army knows that this time is different. Aside from its having watermelon soldiers and generals the Army knows that a coup would present a dangerous and perhaps fatal risk to it for several reasons.

Aside from international reprobation of both it and the rest of Thailand's ruling elite families, the army knows from 2010 the socioeconomically disenfranchised will not accept another interposition by the Thai military. Another coup and the army will have to shoot a lot of Thais. And a lot of Thais would be compelled to engage the army in armed resistance, perhaps even offensively. The army knows this. And it is a no win situation for the army (indeed for all Thais).

It is credible to believe the army morally would find civilian massacre on the necessary scale repugnant. A forced ejection of the current government would bring Thais to Bangkok in massive and angry numbers, a this-is-it scale of rebellion. A consequent Tiananmen scale massacre would necessarily extend far beyond the 1973 or 1976 shameless slaughters by masked agents of the feudal elites, many of the "agents" having in fact been masked soldiers. Further, the 1973 and 1976 brutality was conducted against a segment of Thai society, i.e., in one instance mostly young people holed up at Thammasat University, not against the general population of the society itself.

A Tiananmen scale massacre would mean the army would need to kill Thai brothers, fathers, sisters - conceivably even mothers could get caught up in a massacre - as well as neighbors and friends of protesters. The consequence is that the army would never recover its moral standing with the Thai people (that the army anyway should have any moral standing among the people is in itself incomprehensible).

Even if the army were morally able to execute a massacre of civilians it would not be practical, the point being that If the elites employed the army in such a way they would lose because the army would become an ineffective and rejected institution of Thai society as a whole, thus losing any effectiveness it otherwise might have.

Moreover, It is highly likely that if the army engaged in a civilian massacre, the watermelon generals, colonels, captains, nco's and likeminded soldiers in the ranks would rebel. The risk in this is great and significant. Just as it was all over for the tsar when his elite personal Cossack guard deserted to join the rebellion, the elites would lose if the army were to divide to fight itself to include elite guards in the army fighting against other elements of the army.

Another practical consideration is the international damnation the international community would be morally required to attach to the army and the Thai elites. The United States in particular, which long has been close to the Thai army and military, would necessarily disassociate itself publically and in its less visible or in its invisible relations with the military.

In short, the army knows if it conducts another coup now all institutions of Thai society would suffer irreparably and irretrievably, domestically and internationally, from the lowest to the highest.

[SICHONSTEVE]

"We will arrest Suthep!"

"We will definitely arrest Suthep!".

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep. For sure!"

"We have 100 warrants for Suthep's arrest!"

"Today is the day that we will arrest Suthep 100 times!"

"If Suthep isn't careful we will arrest him!"

"We will definitely arrest him tomorrow!"

The care-taking PM really wants to talk with him

It's got a familiar ring to it!!

We will pay you tomorrow

We will pay you next week

We will pay you on the 15th January

We will pay you on the 31st January

Oh dear, this is becoming embarrassing.........stuff it, we are not paying you anything, BTW thanks for the rice, don't know what we are going to do with it though!!

[NHT]

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..

LOL

you wouldn't have, by any chance, a clip of the "Souptrap Circus" leader, running in a circle to add to this, would you ?

Aftereffect designers ... where are you - can you do something here?

- you could sell it for gooood money, I bet ya! (can I have a share for having had the idea, please?)

Edited January 16, 2014 by NHT

[noitom]

They're afraid of reprisals if they arrest him. He is in charge of Thailand.