Keep out of our town, red DJ tells artists who backed PDRC

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Keep out of our town, red DJ tells artists who backed PDRC
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- A red-shirt protester has allegedly issued threats against actors and singers who supported the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) rallies - to keep away from Chiang Mai, a red stronghold and his home province.

Apichart Inson or DJ Uan, a Chiang Mai red-shirt leader, posted a video clip on social media telling all artists who joined the PDRC rallies that they should not show up or perform in Chiang Mai.

"Chiang Mai is Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's home town so if artists who support the PDRC go to Chiang Mai, red shirts will go to welcome them" Apichart said on his one-minute clip.

Apichart also posted photos of people who supported the PDRC, such as former Miss Thailand 1992 Ornanong Panyawong, Khunying Dr Porntip Rojanasunan, the former director of the Central Institute of Forensic Science, and Parunyu "Tack" Rojanawuttitum.

-- The Nation 2014-03-03

[mmh8]

oh dear oh dear, what a sorry state of affairs, I can imagine some teenager wanting to be a gangster saying this but this is meant to be an adult. Its as bad as that top copper applauding blood and killng of children. no wonder the people are demonstrating - we at least want adults, ok someone with common sense to run things - this should be the new cry

[djjamie]

Freedom of expression is a principle of democracy. This typifies the stupidity of these people. They say they are offended when they are called red buffalo. I refute that. The buffalo should be offended. These people are so blind by a party they support they are removing principles of democracy to defend what they call democracy. Freedom to express your views, to believe in what you want is a cornerstone of democracy. Remove that cornerstone and democracy collapses.

Imagine that in 2014 if my wife wore a whistle around her neck on Chaing Mai she could be "harmed" This is not democracy. It has an uncanny resemblance to LA street gangs. If you are from an opposing gang and stray into the others "stronghold" then you may be "harmed" as well. This is all these people are, except LA street gang members are not so stupid to say "we are fighting for democracy" however with that said the gangs could learn a lot from the UDD. They could be as "legitimate" as the UDD if they only said they were fighting for democracy.

The gangs and the UDD are hard to tell apart as it is, but throw in "Democracy" and the UDD could adopt the "Bloods" as an LA chapter of the UDD.

Apichart Inson gives DJ's a bad name!

Edited March 3, 2014 by djjamie

[dcutman]

Some of the most friendly people you could ever meet, up there in Chiang Mai.

Edited March 3, 2014 by dcutman

[Local Drunk]

Well I guess that sort of sets the boundaries of his career.

[kikoman]

Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

[chainarong]

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Freedom of expression is a principle of democracy. This typifies the stupidity of these people. They say they are offended when they are called red buffalo. I refute that. The buffalo should be offended. These people are so blind by a party they support they are removing principles of democracy to defend what they call democracy. Freedom to express your views, to believe in what you want is a cornerstone of democracy. Remove that cornerstone and democracy collapses.

Imagine that in 2014 if my wife wore a whistle around her neck on Chaing Mai she could be "harmed" This is not democracy. It has an uncanny resemblance to LA street gangs. If you are from an opposing gang and stray into the others "stronghold" then you may be "harmed" as well. This is all these people are, except LA street gang members are not so stupid to say "we are fighting for democracy" however with that said the gangs could learn a lot from the UDD. They could be as "legitimate" as the UDD if they only said they were fighting for democracy.

The gangs and the UDD are hard to tell apart as it is, but throw in "Democracy" and the UDD could adopt the "Bloods" as an LA chapter of the UDD.

Apichart Inson gives DJ's a bad name!

The UDD supports Democracy in its name , now that say's to me that they have no idea what democracy is.

[dcutman]

Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

Got to love the Red shirt freedom of choice, with a good threat of violence.

if artists who support the PDRC go to Chiang Mai, red shirts will go to welcome them" Apichart said on his one-minute clip.

[whybother]

Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

The red shirts can boycott the performers as much as they like. They don't have to go and watch them. Just as the anti-government protesters don't have to support Thaksin linked businesses.

Once again, the red shirts are doing exactly the same thing as they complain about when the anti-government protesters do it. Where is the sense in that?

[Yunla]

Is this still part of the PTP "reconciliation and unity process."

It certainly worked a treat didn't it.

[chainarong]

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Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

Freedom of choice is correct , it dose not give you freedom to threaten, intimidate, physical violence or murder, anyone who said this in a democratic country would be arrested / charged for threatening behaviour towards another person or persons. There is far to much threatening behaviour from members of the Thai community and politicians. Thailand has no democracy

[djjamie]

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Freedom of expression is a principle of democracy. This typifies the stupidity of these people. They say they are offended when they are called red buffalo. I refute that. The buffalo should be offended. These people are so blind by a party they support they are removing principles of democracy to defend what they call democracy. Freedom to express your views, to believe in what you want is a cornerstone of democracy. Remove that cornerstone and democracy collapses.

Imagine that in 2014 if my wife wore a whistle around her neck on Chaing Mai she could be "harmed" This is not democracy. It has an uncanny resemblance to LA street gangs. If you are from an opposing gang and stray into the others "stronghold" then you may be "harmed" as well. This is all these people are, except LA street gang members are not so stupid to say "we are fighting for democracy" however with that said the gangs could learn a lot from the UDD. They could be as "legitimate" as the UDD if they only said they were fighting for democracy.

The gangs and the UDD are hard to tell apart as it is, but throw in "Democracy" and the UDD could adopt the "Bloods" as an LA chapter of the UDD.

Apichart Inson gives DJ's a bad name!

The UDD supports Democracy in its name , now that say's to me that they have no idea what democracy is.

Well, when they don't support their own principles especially principle #3 To promote non-violence as our modus operandi for all activities then there is not much chance of supporting the principles of democracy.

​Of course they will ignore the hypocrisy in the UDD and say "But the PDRC did …….." or "PDRC supporters are … .." trying to divert the attention and argument away from their beloved party. Trying to rationalize the UDD's undemocratic stance by saying that they other guys are just as bad, makes them feel better about the "team" they invested their emotional strength in. They will never ever say the UDD are undemocratic even when they do emulate LA street gangs.

[Prbkk]

A lot of hypocrisy in the complaints about this: a few minor celebrities turned up to support the campaign to disenfranchise a majority of the Thai population, most likely seeking publicity in Bangkok for their stalling or failed careers. Did they expect to be able to then be welcomed by the same people they sought to exclude from the political process? If so, very naive.

Is it really any wonder that Singha beer is no longer flavour of the month?

[scorecard]

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Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

So are you say you support freedom of choice?

[rebelplatoon]

Ok.....does this mean all Chiang Mai artists and Isaan artists who back the red shirts must now stay out of Bangkok?!

[whybother]

Ok.....does this mean all Chiang Mai artists and Isaan artists who back the red shirts must now stay out of Bangkok?!

No. That would be undemocratic. The red shirts wouldn't accept that.

[rebelplatoon]

We are the united front to free Juda. The united free Judean front is over there, they are &lt;deleted&gt;! Somehow it all reminds me of the Life of Brian....

[virtualtraveller]

A lot of hypocrisy in the complaints about this: a few minor celebrities turned up to support the campaign to disenfranchise a majority of the Thai population, most likely seeking publicity in Bangkok for their stalling or failed careers. Did they expect to be able to then be welcomed by the same people they sought to exclude from the political process? If so, very naive.

Is it really any wonder that Singha beer is no longer flavour of the month?

Oh will you shut up, this apologist agenda of yours is becoming too difficult to defend. Sorry, but I live in Chiang Mai and most people are friendly and get along and I'm guessing most of them, red supporters or otherwise, will not defend this sort of unacceptable behaviour.

[rebelplatoon]

The only difference between Hitler and the red shirts is that Hitler was fairly elected.

Was he? Much in the same way as this Government, by changing the constituencies and relative seats in Parliament....

Then of course also the wave of terror of you did NOT vote for him. So many comparisons to be made....

[Crushdepth]

Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

It's too bad this forum doesn't have a vote down feature.

[sweatalot]

brainless or just limitless evil - or both

every red shirt follower should be deeply ashamed about this

[newcomer71]

Another stupid action from the Red Shirt, continue to put gasoline on the hatred fire will not help anyone, even themselves.

Both sides abundantly showed they often have no ideas of the consequences of their actions. Only act like robots following "master" orders... Pathetic and dangerous.

[Jip99]

Such hatred and bigotry.

Reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan ...

[phutoie2]

Love to be a fly on the wall at the next thaivisa party, Kikoman meets and greets all his yellow supporting farang fruitcakes - tvgerry, whybother,casual biker et al.

[whybother]

Love to be a fly on the wall at the next thaivisa party, Kikoman meets and greets all his yellow supporting farang fruitcakes - tvgerry, whybother,casual biker et al.

Why be a fly on the wall? Won't you be invited to the party?

[tonbridgebrit]

This is a democratic and free country. Right, if there is an entertainer that I don't like, and if he/she turns up to perform in my hometown (actually, anywhere), well, surely, it's my right (and those who feel the same as me as well) to do a demonstration when that person arrives at the airport/bus station and later performs.

Okay, I'm not going to attack anybody, but it's the crowd's right to stand outside the venue, and boo and jeer and make lots of noise. And how about boycott future events at the venue, this will make theatres and other venues a bit wary of allowing certain people to perform at their venues. This surely, is part of freedom of choice ??

[robblok]

Hey, just last week many anti government backers were backing a 'boycott" little did they realize that boycott is a double edge sword. That can be used by all, any performer should paid the price for their own decisions that the majority of people disagree with!

They also can pick not to drink a certain beer or energy drink, that what freedom is all about "The freedom of Choice".

Cheers

Kikoman,

Your not the sharpest knife int he box are you.. (others saw that too)

Boycott means that you don't use a service buy a product go to a show.. NOT block it for others. So this is certainly not the same as a boycott. It might be compared the blocking of some places that you were so against.

[robblok]

This is a democratic and free country. Right, if there is an entertainer that I don't like, and if he/she turns up to perform in my hometown (actually, anywhere), well, surely, it's my right (and those who feel the same as me as well) to do a demonstration when that person arrives at the airport/bus station and later performs.

Okay, I'm not going to attack anybody, but it's the crowd's right to stand outside the venue, and boo and jeer and make lots of noise. And how about boycott future events at the venue, this will make theatres and other venues a bit wary of allowing certain people to perform at their venues. This surely, is part of freedom of choice ??

I say yes it is, as long as your not actually blocking their entrance. This in my view is totally acceptable (and I am anti government)

[tonbridgebrit]

A lot of hypocrisy in the complaints about this: a few minor celebrities turned up to support the campaign to disenfranchise a majority of the Thai population, most likely seeking publicity in Bangkok for their stalling or failed careers. Did they expect to be able to then be welcomed by the same people they sought to exclude from the political process? If so, very naive.

Is it really any wonder that Singha beer is no longer flavour of the month?

Yes, if you're famous, and you go and publicly cheer on whatever poltical group, well, you've got to accept that you're going to be criticised as well as cheered on. Off-course, if you want to keep ALL your supporters, well, it might be best to stay away from politics !

But, is money everything ? I think some entertainers are willing to accept losing some of their fans when coming out with what poltical party they support.

Actually, as you yourself said, some of them were hoping to revive their failing careers by supporting that group !

[Hawkman]

A lot of hypocrisy in the complaints about this: a few minor celebrities turned up to support the campaign to disenfranchise a majority of the Thai population, most likely seeking publicity in Bangkok for their stalling or failed careers. Did they expect to be able to then be welcomed by the same people they sought to exclude from the political process? If so, very naive.

Is it really any wonder that Singha beer is no longer flavour of the month?

For a pro-Thaksin supporter on here, you normally come out with some intelligent thoughts, even if too biased, but how can you say these posts are hypocritical, when yourself and all the other pro-Thaksins have been having a go at the protesters for showing their feelings, but when it's a red shirt doing it, you think it's okay? Surely that's Hypocritical.

Do you think it's okay for people to threaten others and stop people showing their political allegiances that are different to the Red Shirts?

Is that Democracy?

No, all of you just want all Thais and all farang to bow down to Thaksin's side, no matter what the ethics or corruption and never mind the millions and millions outside of the red area that are against this regime - you just expect us all to turn a blind eye to what's really going on here, no matter if it screws up the country. That's not democracy.