Farmers gather and prepare to oust Thai government

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Farmers gather and prepare to oust government



BANGKOK 20 March 2014 (NNT) — Disgruntled farmers will today gather in an attempt to pressure the government to call it quits, says the President of Thai Farmers.

According to President of Thai Farmers Ravi Roongreung, there will today be a gathering of farmers to protest against the government.

The would-be protesting farmers will be from many different provinces, such as Chachoengsao, Prajuab Kirikhan, Petchaburi, Sing Buri, Kamphaeng Phet, Chainat, and Ang Thong.

The group will be arriving at the capital in approximately 100 pickups and 6-wheel trucks before gathering at the Ministry of Commerce in their attempt to oust the government.

The location of the protest site, however, has not been disclosed.

The reason for the farmers to hold such a protest is attributed to the government’s inefficiency in resolving the current problems for the farmers, added Ravi.


-- NNT 2014-03-20

[Costas2008]

Don't bother, she will be ousted after the court ruling on Friday.

[JesseFrank]

Those pesky fake farmers at it again ?

[MacWalen]

And now farmers get a reality check as price of rice is going lower and lower so the income will decrease. Ignorance is expensive and now farmers will be financially punished. They knew that their produce was not worth the money government offered. Very interesting story. Let's hope they have learned this lesson well.

[Issangeorge]

Perhaps it is time for the true Redshirts (not the leaders, who are paid by the man in Dubai, but the followers who want true justice) to join with the farmers and protesters (again not the leaders, who have their own agenda, but the followers who want true democracy and an end to corruption). If these people could get together without their leaders, we might see true reform.

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[xminator]

Is this like the Onion sellers in Allo Allo?

[Nickymaster]

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2012/01/25/commentary/conversations-with-thaksin-thailands-prime-suspect/#.UypoJNkwzRQ

This is what Thaksin said 3 years ago:

“Maybe, because I still have fond memories of living in a rural area, and I remember that when I went to school, I rode on the back of the motorcycle of my father and watched the rice fields along the way — I can still remember that scene. So I have a very fond memory, and maybe that’s one reason I do feel sympathy for the rural people when they are so poor and they have so little chances. How can we give them opportunities, give them some hopes? That is my passion.”

Today we know better. What Thaksin was really saying is: "Give me 900,000,000,000 THB and I will give 18% to the poor farmers and the rest is for the storage, trading, and handling companies. And just by pure coincidence, I control most of them".

[Scamper]

The farmers are back - to no one's surprise. One wonders if the UDD will set up road blocks again to keep them from travelling to Bangkok. But perhaps the UDD's hands are pretty full at the moment, preparing a Ko Tee raid on Bangkok's ATMs, going after the independent agencies and advocating secession. With an agenda like that, the UDD is hard pressed for time. In any event, tomorrow the Constitutional Court will speak. Justice will prevail, and justice will have the final word - whether Pheu Thai respects the ruling or not - as the courts, their rulings, and the constitutional process will be protected by the army, as they should.

[slipperx]

Thailand - hub of broken promises

[HonestQuietBob]

100 pick-ups and 6 trucks.

Looks like the numbers at Lumpini are about to triple.

[lemonjelly]

Had they been paid an above market price for their rice from a scheme that could wreck the economy, they would be quite happy. They are concerned only for themselves, not the Thai Nation. Don't paint them as heroes.

[Tatsujin]

And now farmers get a reality check as price of rice is going lower and lower so the income will decrease. Ignorance is expensive and now farmers will be financially punished. They knew that their produce was not worth the money government offered. Very interesting story. Let's hope they have learned this lesson well.

It's Thailand, and based on past performance they will have learned nothing.

[Robby nz]

And now farmers get a reality check as price of rice is going lower and lower so the income will decrease. Ignorance is expensive and now farmers will be financially punished. They knew that their produce was not worth the money government offered. Very interesting story. Let's hope they have learned this lesson well.

Someone who writes things like that obviously has very little understanding of what went on.

All of the farmers had been paid for at least one crop and in some cases up to four crops in the time the scheme was in operation so had every reason to trust that they would be paid again.

It was not their business how the scheme was administered and not their place to keep checks on the Govt.

They were told that their crop would be bought from them at certain prices, so go for it and produce the crops, which they did.

It was not their fault that the scheme was unsustainable and that mountains of unsold rice built up.

Don't know if you have ever been in a rice farming area and seen how many of the farmers live, if you had you would certainly not blame them for wanting to improve their lot ,as this scheme promised to do.

They are in no way to blame for the predicament they find themselves in now, no matter how much you and others try to twist things to call it selling their vote.

Had those in the PT Govt done as they should and made budget provisions to pay the debts to the farmers before dissolving the house then the farmers would not be protesting now, there would be no need for the desperate efforts to raise loans, nor to be selling rice at below market price as is reported elsewhere today.

The Govt selling stockpile rice is now in direct completion with the farmers who have no choice but to sell the crop they are harvesting now for whatever price they can get.

It has been reported that some farmers have only been offered 3,000 b per ton and the price is certainly down to 5,000 b, lower the than cost of production .

Then there are the debts many have been forced to take on through non payment.

If you have never been on the bones of your bum yourself and can find no empathy with the farmers at least try a little sympathy.

[worgeordie]

What are they pissed about,the Government bought all their rice

well above world market prices .......Oh yes they have not been

paid. but they will still vote the same government in again at the

next election,they will never learn.

regards Worgeordie

[thepool]

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Had they been paid an above market price for their rice from a scheme that could wreck the economy, they would be quite happy. They are concerned only for themselves, not the Thai Nation. Don't paint them as heroes.

These people are farmers not economists, bankers or politicians. They were offered a price for their product.

The farmers accepted the offer. It was not the duty of the farmers to calculate what the effect of the offer was going to have.

The farmers have not been paid what was offered despite delivering the goods.

It is right the farmers now demand, in any possible legal manner, that what is owed is paid !

[lazygourmet]

[Fryslan boppe]

Those pesky fake farmers at it again ?

Of course.

Some more 'agenda laundering" by the PAD-Dem's, trying to project their agenda via groups that pretend to be unrelated.

Very careful not to show the linkages to, and instigation from the PAD-Dems, coup-mongers and all their anti-democratic friends.

I see they have all been issued affinity coloured T-shirts,

Anyway, we have seen it all before, in one form or another. One of the primary ones being elements of the Medical establishment.

[Nickymaster]

Those pesky fake farmers at it again ?

Of course.

Some more 'agenda laundering" by the PAD-Dem's, trying to project their agenda via groups that pretend to be unrelated.

Very careful not to show the linkages to, and instigation from the PAD-Dems, coup-mongers and all their anti-democratic friends.

I see they have all been issued affinity coloured T-shirts,

Anyway, we have seen it all before, in one form or another. One of the primary ones being elements of the Medical establishment.

Shame on you man! As if the farmers don't have enough reasons to feel sick and tired of this corrupt PT bunch. They are suffering and dying and you still keep preaching they only protest because of the Dems.

Edited March 20, 2014 by Nickymaster

[ramrod711]

Disgruntled farmers will today gather in an attempt to pressure the government to call it quits, says the President of Thai Farmers.

Disgruntled? Ungrateful is more like it, Kittiratt has promised them over and over that he will pay them, what more could they ask of him? Actual money in their pockets I suppose, but doesn't that seem a bit harsh? An admitted liar can't be held to every word he utters.

[chiang mai]

You can please some of the people all of the time but you cannot please ........!

[chotthee]

Good. Get rid of farm subsidy once and for all.

What a waste of Bangkokian Tax Payer money.

It is obvious that Bangkok people have been paying too much for rice, onion, garlic, palm oil, sugar, etc. It is cheaper to buy Chinese import.

Edited March 20, 2014 by chotthee

[kurtgruen]

Hmmmm...

Everyone will probably need a lawyer at least once in his lifetime...

A teacher for several years, until he finishes his education...

A doctor, once in a while, when sick...

A farmer, an average of three times a day, all of his life!

So be nice to the farmers. They are the ones putting food on your table, taking chances on the weather and getting very little return for their long hours of labor. They are the once, who are still putting in an "honest days work", not living of the misery of others

[thepool]

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Good. Get rid of farm subsidy once and for all.

What a waste of Bangkokian Tax Payer money.

It is obvious that Bangkok people have been paying too much for rice, onion, garlic, palm oil, sugar, etc. It is cheaper to buy Chinese import.

Good idea.

But before the "farm subsidy" is removed in Thailand perhaps the HUGE agricultural subsidies that are paid in the USA and the EU should be removed !

[Local Drunk]

Good. Get rid of farm subsidy once and for all.

What a waste of Bangkokian Tax Payer money.

It is obvious that Bangkok people have been paying too much for rice, onion, garlic, palm oil, sugar, etc. It is cheaper to buy Chinese import.

Taste and quality... The best rice is exported for profit and is cheaper in foreign countries than 2nd grade rice is here. Thailand gets the crap. It's the same with the petroleum.

[kratiam]

What are they pissed about,the Government bought all their rice

well above world market prices .......Oh yes they have not been

paid. but they will still vote the same government in again at the

next election,they will never learn.

regards Worgeordie

What a pathetic posting from someone who obviously believes he has some sort of superior knowledge.....shame!

[godwish4love]

You farmer should stop all this trash, where were you people when you voted for this government. Reap what you sow.

[MunterHunter]

Let's take this to the ballot box... Let's see if PTP are still so sure they will win with a landslide...

... I think not.

They will be lucky to garner enough votes to be a viable 'second party' in any future coalition!

And they know it.

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[Luk Mhee]

Don't bother, she will be ousted after the court ruling on Friday.

In your wildest deam, friend

[thepool]

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You farmer should stop all this trash, where were you people when you voted for this government. Reap what you sow.

A classic and truly ignorant comment

[bkkjames]

Don't bother, she will be ousted after the court ruling on Friday.

In your wildest deam, friend

she won't be ousted when they rule the election nul. but holy khao, some bad rice might.