Natthawut claims Suthep will become supreme leader

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Natthawut claims Suthep will become supreme leader



BANGKOK: -- Caretaker deputy commerce minister Natthawut Saikua claimed Wednesday that protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban would become the supreme leader with the most power in the interim government to be set up after the overthrow of Yingluck administration.

“He will be above the law, above the Constitution, above judicial process, can confiscate the assets of anybody or deport anybody out of the country. Suthep said before that he would seize the assets of Ms Yingluck Shinawatra,” said Natthawut.

The red-shirt co-leader disclosed the names of some individuals whom he claimed likely to be named ministers in the interim government. They include former finance minister Thanong Pitthaya, public health permanent secretary Dr Narong Sahamethapat, Constitution Court judge Charun Pakdeethanakul, former dean of National Institute of Development Administration Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Private Sector’s anti-corruption organization chairman Pramon Sutheewong, Thammasat University lecturer Seri Wongmontha, former Thammasat University rector Suraphol Nitikraipote, former foreign minister Prasong Soonsiri, former Senator Chirmsak Pinthong, former senator Kaewsan Atipho, senior citizen Prawes Wasi, Thammasat University rector Somkid Lertpaithoon.

However, Natthawut said that it would be impossible for Suthep and his People’s Democratic Reform Committee to seize the power from prime minister Yingluck and the only way to overthrow the government is through a coup.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/natthawut-claims-suthep-will-become-supreme-leader/


-- Thai PBS 2014-03-27

[NongKhaiKid]

listing all the power Suthep would have makes him sound like Thaksin.

[sms747]

supreme leader sounds a bit like the great leader

[speedtripler]

listing all the power Suthep would have makes him sound like Thaksin.

this is a bit rich from a guy who only wanted to end corruption govt regimes and step away

now he must be thinking ,why stop now when i can have it all ?

[bunnaag]

he is right.The only way to overthrow the government is a coup.

[bkkbarbara]

Two words for this guy, trash mouth.

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[webfact]

UDD unveils list of persons expected to be invited to join interim government

BANGKOK, 27 March 2014 (NNT) – United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) secretary-general Nattawut Saikuar on Wednesday unveiled his list of persons expected to be invited to form an interim government, should an interim prime minister be appointed in accordance with the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)'s demand.

According to Mr. Nattawut, those expected to be approached for the forming of an interim government included Thanong Bidaya, who has clearly expressed agreement with the PDRC's calls; M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, former deputy prime minister, finance minister and Bank of Thailand governor; Dr. Narong Sahamethaphat, permanent-secretary to the Ministry of Public Health; Pramon Sutthiwong, president of the Anti-corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT); Charan Phakdithanakun, Constitutional Court judge; Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, rector of National Institute of Development Administration (NADA); Suraphon Nitikraiphot, former rector of Thammasat University; Seri Wongmonthaka, an independent academic.

Those expected to be invited to the "people's council" included former Bangkok senator Kaewsan Atibodhi, Thammasat University rector Somkhit Loetphaithun, and 'senior figure' Dr. Prawet Wasi, added the UDD leader.

Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul indicated on Wednesday that individuals whose names appeared on the list should come out to publicly decline to accept such an offer, before society believed that they intended to become interim prime minister.


-- NNT 2014-03-27

[noitom]

So Nattawut is saying it's a done deal? He must have inside information from some source to name names like this? That puts Suthep in a class with the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Supreme Leader of North Korea. Suthep is a very dangerous man for Thailand. The Thai army should get him out of there.

[givenall]

UDD unveils list of persons expected to be invited to join interim government

BANGKOK, 27 March 2014 (NNT) – United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) secretary-general Nattawut Saikuar on Wednesday unveiled his list of persons expected to be invited to form an interim government, should an interim prime minister be appointed in accordance with the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)'s demand.

According to Mr. Nattawut, those expected to be approached for the forming of an interim government included Thanong Bidaya, who has clearly expressed agreement with the PDRC's calls; M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, former deputy prime minister, finance minister and Bank of Thailand governor; Dr. Narong Sahamethaphat, permanent-secretary to the Ministry of Public Health; Pramon Sutthiwong, president of the Anti-corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT); Charan Phakdithanakun, Constitutional Court judge; Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, rector of National Institute of Development Administration (NADA); Suraphon Nitikraiphot, former rector of Thammasat University; Seri Wongmonthaka, an independent academic.

Those expected to be invited to the "people's council" included former Bangkok senator Kaewsan Atibodhi, Thammasat University rector Somkhit Loetphaithun, and 'senior figure' Dr. Prawet Wasi, added the UDD leader.

Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul indicated on Wednesday that individuals whose names appeared on the list should come out to publicly decline to accept such an offer, before society believed that they intended to become interim prime minister.

-- NNT 2014-03-27

Sounds like bribes. Telling them in advance if you want a job with us don't go against us

[djjamie]

What a swell opinion the caretaker deputy commerce minister Nattawut has. I wonder what the opinion of the caretaker labour minster is? What will tomorrow's headlines read? Suthep claims Nattawut wants to become the supreme leader. It is as plausible as Nattawuts claim. They are both baseless, empty statements centered on a "belief" of which is even a stretch in this instance.

This is the vocal stylings of an accused terrorist 3 days before yingluck has to defend herself at the NACC. This caretaker commerce minister is also a leader of the terrorist wing of the PTP. Talk about conflicts of interests. He leads the largest unemployed, disenfranchised, radicalized and undisciplined street gang in history to protect the government he is a minister in. One could speculate that the 200 000 strong street gang is directly under the control of the PTP then, not that that was ever in doubt. Flashbacks of Europe in the 1940's come to mind. I remember other govt.'s that had there own militia that did their dirty work too.

So lets keep hearing your opinion Nattawut to take our minds of you moving your militia….sorry the PTP street gang, around Bangkok and overrun military check points to amass a "front line" around the NACC in your attempt to denigrate that principle of democracy called the rule of law.

One opinion I would like to hear though is yinglucks? This muppet is a commerce minister and terrorist leader. In Thailand unfortunately he and the labour minister can get away with making baseless accusations which is why we hear them. They can act with impunity. yingluck can't get away with it though. Even though she stated she will not respect some principles of democracy because it loosens her grip on power she is also accountable for what she says in the capacity of the PM. That is why we don't hear from her. The more these muppets speak the more I want to hear what yingluck has to say. Or is thaksin in a "zugzwang" when looking upon that playing board at that particular piece in the corner being defended by 3 little pawns.

What a conundrum thaksin has positioned this regime into.

Edited March 27, 2014 by djjamie

[JeremyBowskill]

supreme leader sounds a bit like the great leader

Was just thinking the same, all very North Korean.

[petedk]

What a load of rubbish.

Suthep has said many times he is not interested in the position of PM.

If he wanted to be supreme leader why would he make so much effort in setting up a reform committee?

Why have a list of potential candidates as neutral PM?

If there is any danger of a "supreme leader" then it comes from Thaksin.

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[ChrisY1]

I hope Nuttawat is right....then Thailand will be rid of the Shins, rid of all PTP members....the Reds will have to go to North Korea....

Then in a year or so, it'll all start over again....))

The circus is too smart for these people!

[Spalpeen]

he is right.The only way to overthrow the government is a coup.

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Actually there's another way. It's called an election. But you need popular support and a lot of hard work to win one of those.

[jalansanitwong]

I suppose Supreme leader sounds better than Dear leader.

Better the devil you know than the devil you dont.

[Fryslan boppe]

Regardless of one's opinion on this article, either self-generated or agenized, I give credit to this media for finally giving some airtime to non-coup-mongers.

At this moment, behind me on AsiaUpdate, Jatuporn is giving a major speech.

It would be nice to see more balance shown between giving exposure to both pro-electoral/Parliamentary democrats, and the all-pervasive anti-democrat noise in the English Language media...It would give linguistically challenged Farangs like me, a much better perspective. I am fortunate to be amongst English proficient and educated Thai political junkies to get that perspective. Without it, explains the sympathy for anti-democracy stuff one hears from farangs who I am sure are not anti-democratic.

Another tiny positive, I see the media has stopped aggrandizing the coup-monger stage, by characterizing their noise as some sort of seminar or forum....At least I haven't seen it for awhile.

[Gunna]

listing all the power Suthep would have makes him sound like Thaksin.

Exactly what I thought, ie Natthawut has mistakenly changed the name and is actually talking about how it will be if Thaksin returns to Thailand

[expat888]

Supreme Leader

Is that a new position we are unaware of? I suppose they made a new one just for him.

[Luk Mhee]

Jeez! Does this mean we are going to have to listen to old “radio mouth” day in and day out for the next few years?

[slapout]

This man would be overwhelmed if assigned to direct traffic on a óne way bridge, and he and like minded have been kept in this government well past their ""üse by date""'.

He is just one of many in this gang of corrupt thugs who will eventually end up where he belongs/deserves to be, if and when justice prevails in this country.

[Pimay1]

So Nattawut is saying it's a done deal? He must have inside information from some source to name names like this? That puts Suthep in a class with the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Supreme Leader of North Korea. Suthep is a very dangerous man for Thailand. The Thai army should get him out of there.

Nattawut is probably getting his inside information from his buddy Jatuporn who works with US Intelligence sources. In February, 2012 Jatuporn publically proclaimed that members of his UDD and his associates who worked with the US Intelligence told him there could be a coup d'etat which could bring about a change of government in April.

[ginjag]

Regardless of one's opinion on this article, either self-generated or agenized, I give credit to this media for finally giving some airtime to non-coup-mongers.

At this moment, behind me on AsiaUpdate, Jatuporn is giving a major speech.

It would be nice to see more balance shown between giving exposure to both pro-electoral/Parliamentary democrats, and the all-pervasive anti-democrat noise in the English Language media...It would give linguistically challenged Farangs like me, a much better perspective. I am fortunate to be amongst English proficient and educated Thai political junkies to get that perspective. Without it, explains the sympathy for anti-democracy stuff one hears from farangs who I am sure are not anti-democratic.

Another tiny positive, I see the media has stopped aggrandizing the coup-monger stage, by characterizing their noise as some sort of seminar or forum....At least I haven't seen it for awhile.

I have just been informed by one of your closest pro gov poster that Jutaporn/UDD/red shirts are not part of Yinglucks/PTP government they are separate unit.

This was posted on the red/demolish the army post topic.

Even you hardcore Pro gov posters are getting it wrong.

[Eric Loh]

Brilliant intuitive move by Natthawut. The exposure will put these characters in the spotlight. If they do get to be the government, their motives are exposed. Most of the names are pure hard core Taksin enemies from the PAD days. They tasted victory once and now trying to do that again undemocratically. It is purely revenge and really nothing to do with the noble cause of reform for the good of the counry. Reform is just Suterp excuse for a putsch with his establishment allies. If he gets his way, it will be downhill all the way for Thailand.

[gemini81]

So Nattawut is saying it's a done deal? He must have inside information from some source to name names like this? That puts Suthep in a class with the Supreme Leader of Iran and the Supreme Leader of North Korea. Suthep is a very dangerous man for Thailand. The Thai army should get him out of there.

Most dangerous, especially to your own well-being, are expat posters who are gullible to believe anything this post-khmer rouge Nattawut has to say-this man should be in the Bangkok hilton, after encouraging the violence and burning of buildings around BKK that resulted in 37 buildings burned, looted, destroyed.

Edited March 27, 2014 by gemini81

[Artisi]

he is right.The only way to overthrow the government is a coup.

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Actually there's another way. It's called an election. But you need popular support and a lot of hard work to win one of those.

Together with lots of cash payments and baseless promises to ensure those who don't really care who is in power vote at your direction.

[h90]

yes, seizing the money the Shinawatras got from corruption scares them a lot.

Lets hope Natthawut is right and Suthep will be in the position to give back that money to the Thai people. Most of it, surely left the country already.

[newatthis]

What a load of rubbish.

Suthep has said many times he is not interested in the position of PM.

If he wanted to be supreme leader why would he make so much effort in setting up a reform committee?

Why have a list of potential candidates as neutral PM?

If there is any danger of a "supreme leader" then it comes from Thaksin.

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Joh Bjelke-Petersen: "You don't tell the frogs anything before you drain the swamp."

So, I wouldn't take anything Suthep said as gospel.

[chrisinth]

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listing all the power Suthep would have makes him sound like Thaksin.

Surprise, surprise. The only things that will change are the names and faces. Political promises should be taken as such, a means to an end to get in a position to use to their own advantage, not that of the electors.

Read it in black & white, doesn't matter what colour of shirt they wear.....................

[Bakseeda]

he is right.The only way to overthrow the government is a coup.

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Actually there's another way. It's called an election. But you need popular support and a lot of hard work to win one of those.

Suicide is painless..!

[binjalin]

no one can deny Suthep is delusional and a megalomaniac with fantasies of 'saving Thailand' I mean he lies daily about 'the shutdowns' when all he has shut down so far is Lumpini Park

still I fear him... not because of any popular support but because of the judiciary who will fight to save the right-wing wherever possible