Thai Protest Leaders Strike a Pose

[Orac]

It is unfortunate they have cropped the picture a bit too much in the OP - i read the slogan as being "The Power of Chang"

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[dickyknee]

The man who will save Thailand from complete self destruction.

These magazines are flying off the shelves because in say 20 years post reform Thailand when it is prospering and very economically strong and the statues start going up around the country of Suthep. These mags will possibly worth money to a collector.

You will never see a statue of Thaksin or Yingluck here...... ever.

Thailand is prospering, and has been for years. With only a big dip year, Suthep was in power then, this is what the Democrats did:

you missed 2002.

[diehard60]

I think these reflect his character more:

Just plain crazy

Scaring Children

Collecting money "for the rice farmers"

Breaking up with old friends and trying to make new friends - how about a coup?

Coolecting money for the farmers so he can buy the land down south with it. The only farmer he is thinking about is himself.

[diehard60]

Tell the court he's too busy, and doesn't have time to show up to hear charges against him, but no problem finding time of photo op of magazine cover.

Ohhh, the irony of it all.

and remember your idol spent more time on overseas shopping trip than looking after her country

so both agree when in power things are different

you would not have been one sided now would you ?

ok so your aying that when suthep was in power and went over seas he DID NOT go shopping?????????

[Moruya]

And the media drumbeat of aggrandizing the anti-democracy movement keeps-on-a-going.

For starters, lets correct the headline...... Coup-mongers are not protesters..... As mentioned so many times, they use 'protests against the Govt., and phony focus on issues" as mere cover for their true intentions of seizing power they cannot achieve electorally. They would rather not display this intent however...Especially to International coverage...They just hope their abnormal Independent organizations and judiciary appear normal to International observers.

Lips magazine is an Elitist rag produced for the wealthy who think they deserve to own Thailand. Its latest issue is a hopeless piece of anti-democrat nonsense.

The media appear to laud the magazine and the anti-democrat leadership by breathlessly blathering about what a hit Suthep has created for the magazine. Reporters even tripped off to Lumpini Park to find - what a surprise! - that the magazine was a hit amongst anti-democrats at the fortress surrounded by the military protection and more than 2,000 thug-guards.

Back in the days after the Army slaughtered red shirts in 2010, this magazine managed to celebrate Army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd who was the voice of the Abhisit regime during the crackdown and continually advocated hard line responses to red shirts and justified murder.

How bitter and twisted you are that Suthep has displaced Yingluck on the covers of magazines.

The babe of Isaan usurped by Suthep of the South

Get used to it

[ramrod711]

This is really sickening. He can not go to court because he is too busy protesting but he can take time to pose for the camara???????????????

And Yingluck couldn't appear before the NACC because? Oh I forgot she was too busy campaigning in the north.

[bino]

Thailand is prospering, and has been for years. With only a big dip year, Suthep was in power then, this is what the Democrats did:

Your perspective is slightly skewed. This would be attributable to the Red Shirts and their campaign of violence in 2010, and not to the Democrats response to the situation.

[bigbamboo]

This month LIPS also shot another cover that features Mr. Suthep’s relatively-popular comrade, Anchalee Paireerak, in stilletos and a little black dress, quite a departure from her signature jeans and t-shirts.

anchalee.jpg

She cleaned up pretty good too!

'Auntie' Yingluck won't want to see this. It was bad enough when the Dem's very own Singha Girl starting upstaging her in the glam stakes but this will break her heart.

[rtco]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

[Dogmatix]

Protest chic. Next they will feature Jatuporn's marine buzz cut and his lumber jack shirts and rock star tight jeans with an aerosol can stuffed down them for macho effect on unpaid female farmers. I suppose Thida is so hideous she might break the photographer's lens.

[Dogmatix]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

So far it seems to have worked quite well. Amnesty Bill suspended, Senate Reform Bill annulled, B2.2trn Borrowing Bill annulled, Election annulled, PM awaiting indictment. Probably none of this would have happened without the protests.

[rickirs]

I can't wait for the PDRC Revolutionary Calendar to come out. Each month would show a protest site with a 13th month for the Final Push. Now that would be a collector's issue.

[rtco]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

So far it seems to have worked quite well. Amnesty Bill suspended, Senate Reform Bill annulled, B2.2trn Borrowing Bill annulled, Election annulled, PM awaiting indictment. Probably none of this would have happened without the protests.

These are just political games ... they are not helping the country reform just bringing about more turmoil. And we all know about the corrupt and easily bought politicians and members of so-called "independent" bodies don't we.

[JamesDean3]

I think from the sales of this magazine they can estimate the popularity of Suthep among Bangkok people.

[Just1Voice]

Khun Suthep looking very well, and healthy - politics is certainly at least partially about image, and he does portray a good image - the big drawcard is "change", as so many want to see a cleanup.

Impossible. With him Thailand will go back to 1991 all over again.

You're giving him too much credit. It would be more like 1961.

[DrTuner]

LIPS has just signed it's professional death warrant. Let's see how the Reds react to this.

Standard issue is a couple of M79's on the lawn of the editor.

[DrTuner]

Khun Suthep looking very well, and healthy - politics is certainly at least partially about image, and he does portray a good image - the big drawcard is "change", as so many want to see a cleanup.

Impossible. With him Thailand will go back to 1991 all over again.

You're giving him too much credit. It would be more like 1961.

That would be a vast improvement, wouldn't it ?

[Just1Voice]

Khun Suthep looking very well, and healthy - politics is certainly at least partially about image, and he does portray a good image - the big drawcard is "change", as so many want to see a cleanup.

Impossible. With him Thailand will go back to 1991 all over again.

You're giving him too much credit. It would be more like 1961.

That would be a vast improvement, wouldn't it ?

Come to think of it, you could very well be right.

[Fryslan boppe]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

"Why has he not gone to the negotiating table..."

I might suggest alternatively, why is he not in Parliament?...At least there he will be cast in the political-frame that reflects his relative representation of the countries' electorate.

Why does he deserve to sit at a negotiating table with an electoral majority, when he only represents a minority?..........In the last Parliament, it was about 2-1 difference between the minority Opposition and governing majority.....Coup-mongering and noise does not bestow equality, other than with his user friendly independent organizations and judiciary.....And that is the reason they are exercising Opposition via that route and avoiding parliament at all costs..

That said, is anyone wondering as much as I am, who or what is behind this guy...What makes him and his fellow leaders so audacious and obstreperous. There is support from somewhere, that gives them an arrogant cockiness that wouldn't be there otherwise.

Edited March 23, 2014 by Fryslan boppe

[Just1Voice]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

"Why has he not gone to the negotiating table..."

I might suggest alternatively, why is he not in Parliament?...At least there he will be cast in the political-frame that reflects his relative representation of the countries' electorate.

Why does he deserve to sit at a negotiating table with an electoral majority, when he only represents a minority?..........In the last Parliament, it was about 2-1 difference between the minority Opposition and governing majority.....Coup-mongering and noise does not bestow equality, other than with his user friendly independent organizations and judiciary.....And that is the reason they are exercising Opposition via that route and avoiding parliament at all costs..

That said, is anyone wondering as much as I am, who or what is behind this guy...What makes him and his fellow leaders so audacious and obstreperous. There is support from somewhere, that gives them an arrogant cockiness that wouldn't be there otherwise.

Do you really have to ask that question?

We all know who is pulling Yingluck's strings, that's obvious. But we will probably never know who is pulling Suthep's.

[JamesDean3]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

If you really know the life of Nelson Mandela you wouldn't be sputing this inanities. Mandela was actually still in the list of "Terrorist" of USA Sate Dept until 2010 !!! He was branded by the South African govt and jailed for 3 deacdes and most Western govt including US & Britain as No.1 SA terrorist from the 70s until this century !!!

Suthep is not averse in negotiating. He actually said he wanted it done but it has to be televised live so the Thai people will know what is going on. No shady dealings. But the Yingluck govt does not want that or else they will be exposed for what they really are - Opportunist of the worst kind.

Would you want to be party to that?

[Thai at Heart]

The man who will save Thailand from complete self destruction.

These magazines are flying off the shelves because in say 20 years post reform Thailand when it is prospering and very economically strong and the statues start going up around the country of Suthep. These mags will possibly worth money to a collector.

You will never see a statue of Thaksin or Yingluck here...... ever.

When Suthep son is the head of the elected committee still in power in 20years I will remind you about your message up top.

[Moruya]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

"Why has he not gone to the negotiating table..."

I might suggest alternatively, why is he not in Parliament?...At least there he will be cast in the political-frame that reflects his relative representation of the countries' electorate.

Why does he deserve to sit at a negotiating table with an electoral majority, when he only represents a minority?..........In the last Parliament, it was about 2-1 difference between the minority Opposition and governing majority.....Coup-mongering and noise does not bestow equality, other than with his user friendly independent organizations and judiciary.....And that is the reason they are exercising Opposition via that route and avoiding parliament at all costs..

That said, is anyone wondering as much as I am, who or what is behind this guy...What makes him and his fellow leaders so audacious and obstreperous. There is support from somewhere, that gives them an arrogant cockiness that wouldn't be there otherwise.

One can only assume that you read as badly as you write and that your understanding of things is therefore incomplete and inaccurate.

The opposition were indeed in parliament however the speakers of both houses cheated in debates, cheated in voting schedules and cheated in the very acts of law.

The "ruling" party cheated by voting for more than 1 person and were in cahoots with the speakers.

The ruling party were trying to pardon 1 man because of his complete ownership of members of that party

What is the point of parliament if this happens?

This is why people took to the streets.

This is why we need reform

And all you add to the debate is the hourly bleats about "coups" and "elites". I can get better at Dusit Zoo

[Dogmatix]

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

So far it seems to have worked quite well. Amnesty Bill suspended, Senate Reform Bill annulled, B2.2trn Borrowing Bill annulled, Election annulled, PM awaiting indictment. Probably none of this would have happened without the protests.

These are just political games ... they are not helping the country reform just bringing about more turmoil. And we all know about the corrupt and easily bought politicians and members of so-called "independent" bodies don't we.

Maybe so but how would the Amnesty Bill have helped the country or dealt with the corrupt politicians you mention? By wiping out 25,000 pending corruption cases? How much corruption would the B2.2 trn Borrowing Bill have facilitated? How has the rice pledging scheme helped the country?

[bigbamboo]

The man who will save Thailand from complete self destruction.

These magazines are flying off the shelves because in say 20 years post reform Thailand when it is prospering and very economically strong and the statues start going up around the country of Suthep. These mags will possibly worth money to a collector.

You will never see a statue of Thaksin or Yingluck here...... ever.

When Suthep son is the head of the elected committee still in power in 20years I will remind you about your message up top.

Very funny. We all know it will be probably be Thaksin's son who'll be running the country by then and having his strings pulled by President for Life Thaksin.

Edited March 23, 2014 by bigbamboo

[GeckosDiving]

Tell the court he's too busy, and doesn't have time to show up to hear charges against him, but no problem finding time of photo op of magazine cover.

Ohhh, the irony of it all.

I wouldn't bother appearing for trumped up charges either.

A court order is a court order, regardless of the charge. It they're "trumped up", then have the stones to show up and prove it. That's all I'm saying.

Oh like how the Camel Jockey from Dubai did ?

[AloisAmrein]

Why the Mussolini of Thailand is still free? He is wanted for multiple murder and insurrection. Could it be that he covered from the army?

Edited March 23, 2014 by AloisAmrein

[bulekee]

I agree in what you say,Mandela was used for political means when he was released.I have a white South African friend who filled me in a little about Mandela.Also a friend who left SA due to the change happening.Look at what SA has become and someone please tell me it was for the good of all people.Before I get accused being of racist ,please don't waste your time.As an aside I was there in 1968

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

If you really know the life of Nelson Mandela you wouldn't be sputing this inanities. Mandela was actually still in the list of "Terrorist" of USA Sate Dept until 2010 !!! He was branded by the South African govt and jailed for 3 deacdes and most Western govt including US & Britain as No.1 SA terrorist from the 70s until this century !!!

Suthep is not averse in negotiating. He actually said he wanted it done but it has to be televised live so the Thai people will know what is going on. No shady dealings. But the Yingluck govt does not want that or else they will be exposed for what they really are - Opportunist of the worst kind.

Would you want to be party to that?

[HonestQuietBob]

I agree in what you say,Mandela was used for political means when he was released.I have a white South African friend who filled me in a little about Mandela.Also a friend who left SA due to the change happening.Look at what SA has become and someone please tell me it was for the good of all people.Before I get accused being of racist ,please don't waste your time.As an aside I was there in 1968

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

If you really know the life of Nelson Mandela you wouldn't be sputing this inanities. Mandela was actually still in the list of "Terrorist" of USA Sate Dept until 2010 !!! He was branded by the South African govt and jailed for 3 deacdes and most Western govt including US & Britain as No.1 SA terrorist from the 70s until this century !!!

Suthep is not averse in negotiating. He actually said he wanted it done but it has to be televised live so the Thai people will know what is going on. No shady dealings. But the Yingluck govt does not want that or else they will be exposed for what they really are - Opportunist of the worst kind.

Would you want to be party to that?

[bulekee]

I agree in what you say,Mandela was used for political means when he was released.I have a white South African friend who filled me in a little about Mandela.Also a friend who left SA due to the change happening.Look at what SA has become and someone please tell me it was for the good of all people.Before I get accused being of racist ,please don't waste your time.As an aside I was there in 1968

Before I post I will say I do not support either side in this political nightmare ... I support whatever is right for the people of Thailand.

Anyway "The Power of Change" ... what a load of b/s. This man has no idea about how to effect change. You do not do it by violent protest, by denying people their right to make a living (BKK shutdown), by denying people their democratic right to vote, by saying he wants "non elected" people to govern the country, by being backed by the BKK money brokers, by saying he wants "rid" of the Thaksin clan etc etc. Why has he not gone to the negotiating table ... because this is not about compromise this is about POWER.

As for this latest blatant piece of marketing ... <deleted>. He has lost face in his abject failure to force the Government from office and Thai's don't like losing face do they!!! So he is now resorting to gloss and glitz to try and make amends. There will be no statue of Suthep in the future. Now if you want a "role model" for political change then let's take the late and still great Nelson Mandela ... he was a true "agent of change" ... Mt Suthep is not fit to be named in the same breath but he might just want to take a look at NM and see what lessons he can learn.

If you really know the life of Nelson Mandela you wouldn't be sputing this inanities. Mandela was actually still in the list of "Terrorist" of USA Sate Dept until 2010 !!! He was branded by the South African govt and jailed for 3 deacdes and most Western govt including US & Britain as No.1 SA terrorist from the 70s until this century !!!

Suthep is not averse in negotiating. He actually said he wanted it done but it has to be televised live so the Thai people will know what is going on. No shady dealings. But the Yingluck govt does not want that or else they will be exposed for what they really are - Opportunist of the worst kind.

Would you want to be party to that?