Suthep Will Ask HM King To Appoint Himself As Coup Leader

[Lite Beer]

Suthep Will Ask HM King To Appoint Himself As Coup Leader

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK: -- Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has vowed to ask His Majesty the King to approve his effort to seize power from government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Mr. Suthep delivered the comment yesterday at the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) rally stage in Bangkok's Lumpini Park.

At the rally, which was billed as a "big fight" against the government, Mr. Suthep outlined strategies for PCAD supporters in their campaign to remove Ms. Yingluck from her caretaker position, explaining that all PCAD local networks should gather list of their members across the country and "wait for the day of battle".

"When I blow the whistle, all of these members must be present," Mr. Suthep told the crowd, "Bring out all the healthy persons, so we can embark on a prolonged fight, for at least 15 days".

Mr. Suthep said two events would be critical to the PCAD's ultimate fight against Ms. Yingluck: the conclusion of the corruption case conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Ms. Yingluck, and the verdict by the Constitutional Court which would determine whether she violated the 2007 Constitution by removing a hostile official from the seat of National Security Council director.

If the NACC ruled that Ms. Yingluck ran afoul of corruption laws, Mr. Suthep said, the PCAD supporters should stay in their position and wait for his future orders; however, a guilty verdict by the Constitutional Court - which will automatically remove Ms Yingluck from her position - would be met by an instant mobilisation from Mr. Suthep's nationwide network.

"We will immediately march on that day!" Mr. Suthep, "We will occupy Thailand so the sovereign power shall truly belong to the people"

Mr. Suthep elaborated further that he would then install himself as the "Sovereign Body" who will wield absolute power via numerous "Revolutionary Decrees" and adoption of a single charter provision as a legislative blank cheque - in the same manner of military dictators in 1960s, such as the notorious Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat.

"We will have something like Article 17 [of 1959 Administrative Charter] as the highest law," Mr. Suthep said, referring to the charter article which allowed Field Marshal Sarit to fight suspected Communist threats by all means, " will be able to order anyone to be executed by firing squad, but I will only freeze assets".

He continued, "As a Sovereign Body who has seized power, I will have the power to appoint Prime Minister and Cabinet members at my own discretion. Then I will present this list to His Majesty the King, so that he can approve them as the People's Government".

Once His Majesty the King signed his approval for the "people's coup", Mr. Suthep said, he will proceed to appoint National Legislative Assemby and "People's Council" as two unelected legislative bodies to engage in "reforms" for Thailand.

He promises to return the power to the people once the "reforms" are completed, but warned that he would mobilise his supporters onto the streets if the government he had appointed "failed to perform its duties" as assigned by the PCAD.

Mr. Suthep's speech, which drew loud and long cheers from his supporters, is the first instance in which he clearly outlined the procedures to achieve his dubious goals of installing "People's Council" and "reforming Thailand"; Mr. Suthep and his core supporters have refused to elaborate on those terms in previous media appearances and interviews.

The remark also attracts concerns from a number of observers who fear that Mr. Suthep's plan would require His Majesty the King, who had remained largely silent on the current round of political crisis, to visibly take side and even violate the national constitution in the process.

Furthermore, it is highly unlikely that millions of pro-government supporters in the north and northeast will quietly accept Mr. Suthep's effort to remove their elected government.

In a separate mass rally in Nakorn Pathom province yesterday, Redshirts leader Jatupon Prompan insisted that the Redshirts are willing to fight for Ms. Yingluck, and ominously warned that a "civil war" could break out of Ms. Yingluck is removed by undemocratic ways.

Mr. Suthep might have already prepared for such a scenario, however. In his speech yesterday, he also urged his supporters to be ready for prolonged rally in Bangkok for over 2 weeks in order to "deter" any opponents who would march into Bangkok and challenge his status as the Sovereign Body.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1396776917&typecate=06&section=

-- Khaosod English 2014-04-06

[bigbamboo]

Now that is one meeting I would love to be a fly on the wall at.

typo

Edited April 6, 2014 by bigbamboo

[mrtoad]

Absolutely idiotic idea, which will have little support. Given though that his is from Khaosod, I'm not going to give it much credence until it is reported in BP and The Nation, if he actually did indeed say this.

The country needs significant reform, but not led by him.

[whybother]

Mr. Suthep elaborated further that he would then install himself as the "Sovereign Body" who will wield absolute power via numerous "Revolutionary Decrees"

How to start a civil war in 3 easy steps.

[SoilSpoil]

Thailand's biggest problem is not the Shinawatra mafia clan, cause you can use the courts to get rid of them. No, the main problem of this country is that there seems to be no alternative. Suthep has swallowed his whistle if what's written here is true! The only way forward is to reform police, the justice system, throw Thaksin in jail through Interpol and have new elections.

[Soutpeel]

Anti-PCAD propaganda in this piece or Suthep is being to lose the plot me thinks...

Although I agree the Shins and assorted hangers on and brown noser's should removed from the Thai political picture

Also thinking reading this report that Sutheps rhetoric is getting very bizarre as well....

Pretty sure the red faithful will be along shortly with the stock line "Sutheps a facist you know"

[harrry]

Well that outburst meant he lost any credibility as far as I was concerned. At least one military leader has some moderation thankfully.

[Mango Bob]

He is all about himself.

[wolfmanjack]

Looks like suthep has spent too much time in the sun.

[Cylon]

Ive started to pack...........

[Scamper]

Khaosod have such a purely dreadful history given almost all the reporting they have done, to such a degree that they are often completely isolated regarding the stories that they cover and their own inimitable way of reporting them, that it would be prudent to wait until this is covered by other news agencies.

[DonThaiToMe]

Someone please ,,get this man a vacation already... a loooong vacation nowhere near Thailand...

[BKKBrit]

Here you go...his true colours are finally coming through.....will be funny watching all his TVF supporters squirm in their pants or maybe even pee a little lol

[Pib]

So Suthep wants to be the puppet master of the PM/govt he chooses. Well, it's not much of a change from the current style of govt with Thaksin being Yinluck's/current govt puppet master.

Then that just leaves the question of choosing the lesser of two evils (i.e., puppet masters) which may be impossible this time. Wait, maybe the Thai people should reject puppet masters? Naw, never happen.

[BirdsandBooze]

If true it will be seen as very disrespectful by many Thais, no matter which side of the fence they sit.

[rijb]

Khaosod have such a purely dreadful history given almost all the reporting they have done, to such a degree that they are often completely isolated regarding the stories that they cover and their own inimitable way of reporting them, that it would be prudent to wait until this is covered by other news agencies.

If it's true, I can't wait to see how you spin it.

You might need to use more than one paragraph.

Edited April 6, 2014 by rijb

[Soutpeel]

Looks like suthep has spent too much time in the sun.

Maybe its because he has been blowing his whistle too much..

[Calimotty]

Thailand's biggest problem is not the Shinawatra mafia clan, cause you can use the courts to get rid of them. No, the main problem of this country is that there seems to be no alternative. Suthep has swallowed his whistle if what's written here is true! The only way forward is to reform police, the justice system, throw Thaksin in jail through Interpol and have new elections.

Cheers thanks for the comedy, Would you have any idea of a time line on your

strategy?

Edited April 6, 2014 by Calimotty

[bradandmary]

I guess it's easier to stomp your feet and hold your breath until you get your way instead of trying to win over the hearts and minds of the voters...

[Thai at Heart]

Oh dear oh dear.

For all those people who said, Suthep doesn't want power himself, hmmmmmm.

Do people really want to give this bloke this absolute power to control anything. He needs to step away from the adulation of his own support.

[Snig27]

Khaosod have such a purely dreadful history given almost all the reporting they have done, to such a degree that they are often completely isolated regarding the stories that they cover and their own inimitable way of reporting them, that it would be prudent to wait until this is covered by other news agencies.

Good grief, it has been covered in other media, both Thai and non-Thai. Those of you who supported this monster uncritically over the past six or more months should be a little ashamed of yourselves. That said, this is nothing that wasn't glaringly obvious to those who bothered to look at what he was saying rather than just cheering him along. You forget the threats to kill Yingluck, the list of 3000 to be eradicated after he wins, and much more of the same.

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[kratiam]

I just checked The Nation and the other one and nothing remotely like the Khaosod report......can a journal be SO wrong (although other contributors before me have implied so). If it's as wrong as it appears it's worse than appalling, it's highly dangerous!

[bigbamboo]

Ive started to pack...........

Do you need any ammo?

[Thai at Heart]

Here you go...his true colours are finally coming through.....will be funny watching all his TVF supporters squirm in their pants or maybe even pee a little lol

I was just sick a little actually. He is slowly metamorphing into a complete dictator.

"Trust me, what I a meant to say, is I will save you all from dicta,... I mean tyra....I mean democracy.

Who just said that".

Honestly, listening to him saying what he's just said, I think he needs to sit down for a while.

[RubbaJohnny]

Tragic when all sides need to discourage violence,find some national conciliation and allow good governance to reflect the needs of all.The restarint shown by the forces has been remarkable and hope this is mere rhetoric.

As a guest here with family to protect I a peaceful solution occurs,inflammatory talk from any side is not good news.

"We will have something like Article 17 [of 1959 Administrative Charter] as the highest law," Mr. Suthep said, referring to the charter article which allowed Field Marshal Sarit to fight suspected Communist threats by all means, " will be able to order anyone to be executed by firing squad, but I will only freeze assets".

While the other side talks of fight

After even the bllodiest conflicts UK versus Irish Americans or Germans folks sat down and talked and found a way forward.

There seems to be a big niche for good leadership that can unite all sides.

[Soutpeel]

....will be funny watching all his TVF supporters squirm in their pants or maybe even pee a little lol

Why ?....does the thought of geriatric white males urinating turn you on or something ?

Oh well everyone to their own I guess ?.....But why come to Thailand then ?, one suspects you could get your rocks off at the retirement homes in the UK...

[WorriedNoodle]

Like a story from NotTheNation, but I guess not?.

[Thai at Heart]

Khaosod have such a purely dreadful history given almost all the reporting they have done, to such a degree that they are often completely isolated regarding the stories that they cover and their own inimitable way of reporting them, that it would be prudent to wait until this is covered by other news agencies.

Good grief, it has been covered in other media, both Thai and non-Thai. Those of you who supported this monster uncritically over the past six or more months should be a little ashamed of yourselves. That said, this is nothing that wasn't glaringly obvious to those who bothered to look at what he was saying rather than just cheering him along. You forget the threats to kill Yingluck, the list of 3000 to be eradicated after he wins, and much more of the same.

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But but but, he was only acting for the good of the country and didn't want any power for himself, and of course he would give us back democracy, and save us from the majority, and give is ice cream too.

[DirtFarmer]

Khaosod have such a purely dreadful history given almost all the reporting they have done, to such a degree that they are often completely isolated regarding the stories that they cover and their own inimitable way of reporting them, that it would be prudent to wait until this is covered by other news agencies.

Good grief, it has been covered in other media, both Thai and non-Thai. Those of you who supported this monster uncritically over the past six or more months should be a little ashamed of yourselves. That said, this is nothing that wasn't glaringly obvious to those who bothered to look at what he was saying rather than just cheering him along. You forget the threats to kill Yingluck, the list of 3000 to be eradicated after he wins, and much more of the same.

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yeah I posted a translation from Thai of this in another thread yesterday and it was much closer to this Khaosod version than the one in the other paper...but either way...those who think this guy will honor anything he has promised in the past ( final pushes...going home to Samui ...my job will be done... etc etc... retire...bla bla perhaps are in for a rude awakening...as I said before...he is addicted now...he can't stop... if he goes home to Samui who will he rant to...? the cat...?

[MGP]

That's the most crazy idea I've ever heard!!!

But, according to my Thai friends, he has not said such a barbarian stupidity.

That's KHAOSOD, the Red Shirt newspaper. Perhaps they have twisted his words

Let's wait for a true reliable source to confirm it.