Surapong to tell the world PDRC exploiting court, graft buster to overthrow government

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Surapong to tell the world PDRC exploiting court, graft buster to overthrow government



BANGKOK: -- Chief adviser to the Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) Surapong Tovichakchaikul today accused the People’s Democratic Reform Committee of attempting to use independent organizations as tools to topple the caretaker government.

Surapong, who is also deputy prime minister and foreign minister, said he will invite all foreign ambassadors in Bangkok to a meeting to clarify the latest development in the political deadlock which now sees the PDRC’s attempt to exploit the Constitution Court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission as tools to overthrow the caretaker cabinet.

Besides, he said, the PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban also was attempting to exploit legal loopholes as a tool to bring the legitimate regime down.

The CMPO chief adviser said in addition to inviting all ambassadors in Bangkok to hear the last development of the anti-government protesters’ movement, he will also send official letter to inform the United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-mon about the PDRC’s latest tactics.

He also said that a group of 300 protesters under the Network of Students and People for the Reform of Thailand went to the Chinese embassy this morning to pressure the cancellation of the G2G rice deal with the Thai Foreign Trade Department.

He said such protest rally at the embassy was inappropriate because China has pledged to assist Thailand when Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited Thailand in October last year and pledged to buy Thai rice.

But he voiced optimism that the protest rally would have no impact on the rice deal.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/surapong-tell-world-pdrc-exploiting-court-graft-buster-overthrow-government/


-- Thai PBS 2014-03-06

[wxpwzrd]

LOL The PTP and red-shirts NEVER exploit the court system. This is funny on so many different levels.

[JRSoul]

"It's not us that's corrupt, it's the courts and the anti-corruption agencies."

THAT will be a hard sell.

[robblok]

"It's not us that's corrupt, it's the courts and the anti-corruption agencies."

THAT will be a hard sell.

These guys are the laughing stock of the world. How i wish the rice scheme was explained to the world to show how wrong it was and how the government lied at every turn. How they hid stuff and so on. Its just so crazy. I really hope they punish those guys once.

Its unbelievable how incompetent they are and how they believe that others swallow their lies.

[mrtoad]

Thaksin's own little delivery boy for rent.

[Scamper]

This man is completely out of control. First of all, he's a private citizen now. What's he doing talking to the cameras ? Thaksin's cousin is now trying to round up the entire world, with the nefarious motive of trying to lump the entire judicial system with the PDRC. In other words, Surapong's - and Thaksin's - real target is the judicial system itself. Surapong is now - as a private citizen - as dangerous as Jatuporn. Surapong has been a disgrace since day one. He and Thaksin have no right to initiate such a slander against the judicial system. The " loopholes " he is apparently referring to must be things that have something to do with the law - like the constitution - including the myriad of articles that points to the fact the Surapong should have moved out of his office two days ago. Maybe the reporters can help him carry the boxes.

[Bkungbank]

PDRC keep saying wants to help farmers by selling out the rice the government then have money to buy back from farmers, I don't see what is the problems with China wants to help as China have other choices too from India and Veitnam which less USD 100 cheaper . .

[Nickymaster]

Is he going to talk to the same world that has told his party numerous times to stop the controversial rice scheme because it is marred with corruption?

Is he going to talk to the same world that had recommended numerous times ways to reconcile the country?

Surapong hasn't taken them serious so why would they take him serious now?

Edited March 6, 2014 by Nickymaster

[slapout]

This government is a prime example of why you do not put broken down nags in a race for the triple crown. You need a good pedigree, trainer, traing progam and a proven rider to go up. It just goes to show that a vetting system is sorely lacking in this country, where politics are concerned.

[Nickymaster]

You know, imo, the more this Shin clan talks to foreigners (incl. media) the better. Then they can see for themselves that they are liars and twisters.

Edited March 6, 2014 by Nickymaster

[kimamey]

This man is completely out of control. First of all, he's a private citizen now. What's he doing talking to the cameras ? Thaksin's cousin is now trying to round up the entire world, with the nefarious motive of trying to lump the entire judicial system with the PDRC. In other words, Surapong's - and Thaksin's - real target is the judicial system itself. Surapong is now - as a private citizen - as dangerous as Jatuporn. Surapong has been a disgrace since day one. He and Thaksin have no right to initiate such a slander against the judicial system. The " loopholes " he is apparently referring to must be things that have something to do with the law - like the constitution - including the myriad of articles that points to the fact the Surapong should have moved out of his office two days ago. Maybe the reporters can help him carry the boxes.

If he's a minister then he's still part of the caretaker government I think although there is a lot of confusion about that.

He's probably right about those opposing the government using the courts and independent bodies to try to get rid of the government but that's what happens here. It may not be very honourable but then what is with politics in this country. You need to be very careful what you do to try to avoid this.

The murder charges against Abhisit and Suthep looked like just a plan to get their support for the amnesty and the case against Abhisit over his military call up seemed to be motivated by trying to smear him. It seems in that case he was in the wrong so he can't complain but apparently what he or his father did is common so why no other cases and why no investigation into the first enquiry which found in his favour if the evidence was so clear?

There is certainly political motivation but if the charges are sound then you have to put up with it. It's not uncommon for a politician to have to stand down because of a court case and usually before it starts. The problem heare seems to be the sheer number of MPs who have apparently misbehaved.

[kimamey]

This man is completely out of control. First of all, he's a private citizen now. What's he doing talking to the cameras ? Thaksin's cousin is now trying to round up the entire world, with the nefarious motive of trying to lump the entire judicial system with the PDRC. In other words, Surapong's - and Thaksin's - real target is the judicial system itself. Surapong is now - as a private citizen - as dangerous as Jatuporn. Surapong has been a disgrace since day one. He and Thaksin have no right to initiate such a slander against the judicial system. The " loopholes " he is apparently referring to must be things that have something to do with the law - like the constitution - including the myriad of articles that points to the fact the Surapong should have moved out of his office two days ago. Maybe the reporters can help him carry the boxes.

If he's a minister then he's still part of the caretaker government I think although there is a lot of confusion about that.

He's probably right about those opposing the government using the courts and independent bodies to try to get rid of the government but that's what happens here. It may not be very honourable but then what is with politics in this country. You need to be very careful what you do to try to avoid this.

The murder charges against Abhisit and Suthep looked like just a plan to get their support for the amnesty and the case against Abhisit over his military call up seemed to be motivated by trying to smear him. It seems in that case he was in the wrong so he can't complain but apparently what he or his father did is common so why no other cases and why no investigation into the first enquiry which found in his favour if the evidence was so clear?

There is certainly political motivation but if the charges are sound then you have to put up with it. It's not uncommon for a politician to have to stand down because of a court case and usually before it starts. The problem here seems to be the sheer number of MPs who have apparently misbehaved.

[seajae]

this man is a total joke and should be treated as such, he hand delivered a passport to thaksin who is a wanted criminal in Thailand and he is trying to claim that the protesters are not being honest. These idiots really need to understand that people remamber what they do and say, as for the international reps they could give a sh*t what this idiot or the ptp claim, they all know it is total bullsh*t.

The courts make the decisions noth the protesters OR the ptp, he had better get used to it, he is going to see a lot of the inside of a court room very shortly.

Edited March 6, 2014 by seajae

[Prbkk]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

[chainarong]

Surapong tells the world that the PDRC are using independent tools to over throw the government , what a strange comment, you use any means at your disposal to carry out your programme , whether you are running a business or in this case a protest movement overthrowing a government , Surapong should go and get a life and stop wasting everybody's time, as for the world, err what just is an independent tool , I can think of only one and that sir needs to be placed where the sun don't shine.

[Davidhere]

Surapong to tell the world

[JRSoul]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

And now he tells the world that there is no case to answer to the courts and anti-corruption agencies. The trouble is that most countries are well aware of the rice scam and the damage it has done to the country.

[Prbkk]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

And now he tells the world that there is no case to answer to the courts and anti-corruption agencies. The trouble is that most countries are well aware of the rice scam and the damage it has done to the country.

It would be fair to say that the PTP govt is not highly regarded but there is a widely held view that it is the lesser of 2 evils: the alternative is simply too awful to contemplate

[winstonc]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

hahahahahahahahahaha your getting more outragous by the day respected...you need to get a grip son..all the ambassadors will ring each other up look the pygmy wants to cry at us ive got some great weed ..lets go and cry with laughter ...stop already do you really think the world doesnt know whats going on over here ..seriously do you..

[SamMunich]

Let's see, how many ambassadors will show up and how many second grade shove-ins will attend.

I doubt any foreign government (except maybe the US of A for obvious reasons) takes this bunch of hobby politicians serious...

[kimamey]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

And now he tells the world that there is no case to answer to the courts and anti-corruption agencies. The trouble is that most countries are well aware of the rice scam and the damage it has done to the country.

Has the respected Surapong and the PTP given an answer to the ombudsman yet regarding that passport. If he'd complained about the blocking of the election then he might have had a point but to claim that there's something wrong with using legal means seems a bit bizarre.

[Nickymaster]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

You are wrong, Surapong is a sneaky liar. The fact that everybody knows that he is spending large amounts of taxpayer's money to help his fugitive criminal cousin makes him a very dis-respected figure in the international community...

Edited March 6, 2014 by Nickymaster

[Seastallion]

The number of stories coming out recently regarding statements of various PTP ministers, when taken as a whole, seems to imply that the PTP is running scared and is resorting to dumb and implausible pseudo-propaganda. I think they feel that the end is nigh.

Beware though, desperate situations call for desperate measures. My pick is something incredibly tragic and stupid will take place soon.

[Old Man River]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

And as much as you hate to admit it, as it relates to the foreign Diplomatic community that Surapong communicates with, they have no bearing on their country's foreign policies. Foreign Ambassadors come and go and retire. Thai Ambassadors and Diplomatic community return home and have stature, but not so with the foreign community that Surapong is now communicating with.

How many of those in the Diplomatic community from your Country that you have met over the years rose to positions of power in your Country?

Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

[mrtoad]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

He's known as the "delivery boy", who as diplomat, can't even speak English. He may well be respected by the Democratic Republic of Shinawtra, The Lanna Republic, and Cambodia, but don't think for one moment that he is anything or anyone held in high esteem in diplomatic circles.

[whoisyourdaddy]

I am sure the world really cares, because there are no other more pressing issues to address

[mrtoad]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

This must be against forum rules peddling such a big rumour as this

[Mosha]

PDRC keep saying wants to help farmers by selling out the rice the government then have money to buy back from farmers, I don't see what is the problems with China wants to help as China have other choices too from India and Veitnam which less USD 100 cheaper . .

Because all they have with China is an MOU. China ain't gonna buy rice at above market price, any more than the rubber farmers got 100 Baht/kg when we were told the Chinese had agreed to buy Thai rubber. The market price was no where near 100 Baht for rubber. The Chinese are not stupid, they'll pay the going rate.

[MunterHunter]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

hahahahahahahahaha

Thanks for that, i really needed a good laugh today!

[bigbamboo]

As much as some people hate it, Mr Surapong is a respected figure in the diplomatic community. He is reasonable, balanced and fair. Reputable news services are supporting the govt, the anti-democratic forces have Michael Yon and his millions of followers

Surapong is the Foreign Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Deputy Leader of the ruling Pheu Thai party, the head of CAPO and chief advisor of CMPO as well as being related to the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister, Yingluck Shinawat and ex-Prime Minister and Pheu Thai party policy dictator, Thaksin Shinawat.

He may be reasonable, balanced and fair as you say but hardly non partisan. He will present the opinions of his boss in Dubai and his opponents will no doubt present theirs as well. The international community will listen and make up their own minds, if they haven't already.