Red Shirt supporters told not to wear red
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BANGKOK, Jan 31 – Pro-government activists were today discouraged from wearing red clothing to avoid violence before and during the general elections, scheduled for Sunday.

Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits feigning to be UDD members in creating unrest – an activity that could eventually lead to a coup.

She called on UDD core leaders to refrain from violent activity and vowed to strongly support the election.

Ms Thida expressed sympathy to farmers who have not been paid for the rice they sold under the rice pledging scheme and criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the government’s payment.

“UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election,” she said.

UDD core leader Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his comedian name as Jeng Dokjik, demanded that anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban stop charging the Shinawatra family with corruption.

He said UDD members in metropolitan Nonthaburi province will campaign against a coup and any protester insurrection along with urging people to go to the polls on Sunday.

They will hold candle-lighting activities at provincial halls in Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan this evening, he said.
In the eastern coastal town of Pattaya, UDD activists will gather at Bang Lamung police station to show their support for the police.

Weng Tochirakarn, a top UDD leader, said an election is aimed at protecting the democratic system and it is the duty of the Thai people to exercise their voting rights as well as preventing any attempt to disrupt the polls.

He warned that the anti-election movement is a violation of both the election and criminal laws. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-01-31

I'm sure I read that in black and white ?

Perhaps that colour blind test at te Transport Ministry was false ,(I did slip 64million to be sure of the honour )

If TAT want to use the slogan Tinted Toyalnd have one on me.

Says she, pictured wearing a red shirt...

Possibly a suggestion to 'come in a disguise, and deny any link to UDD'.... 'It was a third hand, honestly, gov'

“UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election,” she said.

Is she referring to the "Fake Farmers" that have been protesting against this Govt for an obligated payment not received? Threatening them one day, donating protest help the next.

Apparently the Big Boss called (Skyped) in.

PTP can not afford the handouts?

I bet those poor rice farmers were looking forward to a new shirt as the can not afford to buy their own.

Ms Thida expressed sympathy to farmers who have not been paid for the rice they sold under the rice pledging scheme and criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the government’s payment.
“UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election,” she said.

Here we go, it's not the government's fault, it's the nasty banks not giving them loans for paying the farmers....

Says she, pictured wearing a red shirt...

Given yesterday was Chinese New Year, maybe all the people in red she saw were celebrating Chinese New Year? Thida, you know this.

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..................Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits.........

You can stop there.

Ms Thida expressed sympathy to farmers who have not been paid for the rice they sold under the rice pledging scheme and criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the governments payment.

UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election, she said."

But not the govt that has failed to pay them.

This the same as the Current Protesters not wearing Yellow?

......................UDD core leader Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his comedian name as Jeng Dokjik, demanded that anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban stop charging the Shinawatra family with corruption...................

Fools on all sides of this chaos, and Thida is yet another of them. Horrible old witch who will make you feel like scratching your own eyes out if you listen to her for more than 2 minutes. Just another example of the mad people who try to be leaders in this battle.

..........They will hold candle lighting activities at provincial halls in Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan this evening, he said.............

much better when they are color coded yellow & red are the political parties black is the under cover cops.

Lol of course they would blame the banks and not the government for the rice farmers not getting paid. So typical of these people, it's always other peoples' fault but never the fault of themselves or their Shinawatra masters.

It simply amazes me how the reds find a way to place blame for the bad things on other people instead of on the gov that stared the problem. Her idea to prorest the banka for not lending the gov money is ludicrous. What line of thought does she follow to blame the banks for not paying the rice farmers? This was the gov problem. YL legacy. Besides the facts that it is queationable if it is even legal for the caretaker gov to take such loans.

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Ms Thida expressed sympathy to farmers who have not been paid for the rice they sold under the rice pledging scheme and criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the government’s payment.

“UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election,” she said.

Here we go, it's not the government's fault, it's the nasty banks not giving them loans for paying the farmers....

To be fair. If Yingluck had not yielded to Suthep they would be paid by now. The problem for Yingluck is that under her rule the government is selling rice, but not Thai rice, rather inferior imported and vastly cheaper rice from Cambodia and who is getting the money? This tidbit of info comes from a person within the government that on Tuesday applied for a high paying job at a recruiting agency that a certain person works for. He is sick to the bone of what is happening, myself included...

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Ms Thida expressed sympathy to farmers who have not been paid for the rice they sold under the rice pledging scheme and criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the governments payment.

UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide after the election, she said.

Interesting priorities:

1. Phuea Thai / Shincorporated.

2. Poor rural farmers / red shirt constituents.

At least she's not calling them "fake farmers" today.

So the Reds will wear white?

I predict a run on bleach when they have to wash the blood stains out.

A face only a soi dog could tolerate.

...................you couldnt write it could you...........................look out for an M79 at a local high street bank near you...............let Thaksin have it - business owners - close your businesses get out of Thailand - take your money with you and let these soi dogs have the rot thats left to live in with their master!!

What glaringly stands out in this article and absolutely typifies the PTP and the UDD is Thida said "criticised some commercial banks for refusing to extend loans for the government’s payment" and "UDD members will stage protests against those banks on behalf of farmers countrywide"

Government lie to farmers that they had the money. (According to the UDD this is OK)

The World bank and Moody's told the PTP to rethink the rice scheme because it could cost too much and the PTP may run out of funds to pay for it. (According to the UDD this is out of line for the World Bank and IMF to say this)

PTP told them to get f*kced because they did have the money. (UDD stand by the PTP)

PTP are dissolved and a day later state they have no money for rice farmers. (UDD - Ummm, wait, wait so we can blame someone else)

EC deny request based on Section 181 of the constitution which states that a caretaker cabinet is prohibited from approving any work or project, or creating a binding commitment upon the next government, and shall not exploit state resources or personnel for any act which may affect an election. So the EC had no authority to consider the loan request. (YESSSSSS. Blame the EC)

Next avenue is bridging loans with banks. (Continue to blame EC until we can blame someone else. A blame shared is a blame halved right?)

​32 banks did not show up and 2 offered loans that the PTP passed up due to high interest rate. Banks justification for not offering loans was that the banks where very hesitant to loan a govt money for a corruption riddled scheme and the potential backlash if the loan was was found unconstitutional. (YESSSSSSSS. Blame the EC and the banks)

So the EC and the Banks don't want to break the law yet are held responsible.

The quicker this terrorist wing of the PTP splinter and break up the better.

"Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits feigning to be UDD members in creating unrest – an activity that could eventually lead to a coup."

Precisely

Wear yellow or blue and you will be safe. Oh no, don't forget to carry with you the designer bluesky branded whistle with you. Whistling as you walk along to polling station.

Don't forget to blow your whistle after your voting.

"So your name's not Bruce then? Thats gonna cause a little confusion!"

[Monty Python]

So it's the banks fault?? Not the government?

I guess only grave can fix stupid

..................Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits.........

You can stop there.

Is the talking about the people celebrating Chinese New Year?

"Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits feigning to be UDD members in creating unrest an activity that could eventually lead to a coup."

Precisely

It works both ways doesn't it? We can have some Shinawatra scum wearing the flag and whistle and causing trouble.

" Thida Thavornseth, leader of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), said she received a report regarding unscrupulous people possibly wearing red outfits feigning to be UDD members in creating unrest – an activity that could eventually lead to a coup. "

I don't know what Thida could be implying. To suggest people would be fooled into believing the UDD could ever be violent. It's unfathomable.