PDRC anti-govt protesters plan another major rally

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Anti-govt protesters plan another major rally
By English News



BANGKOK, April 7 – The anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) will hold a new round of major rallies if the government refuses to accept rulings of the Constitution Court and the anti-graft agency.

Akanat Promphan, PDRC spokesman, said a meeting of the group's leaders nationwide discussed two pending decisions of the Court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

The NACC is due to announce its decision in a case in which caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was charged with dereliction of duty in her capacity as chairperson of the National Rice Policy Committee.

In another case, the Constitution Court is considering a case against Ms Yingluck for unlawfully transfer Thawil Pliensri, secretary general of the National Security Council, to an inactive post.

The government’s refusal to accept the NACC and Court rulings is equivalent to it rejecting the scrutiny system and breaching the law, said Mr Akanat, adding that the government’s reaction will compel the PDRC to hold another major rally.

He said PDRC protesters will launch a campaign tomorrow urging civil servants to stop serving the Thaksin regime and to perform their duties alongside the people. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-04-07

[Scamper]

" The government’s refusal to accept the NACC and Court rulings is equivalent to it rejecting the scrutiny system and breaching the law, said Mr Akanat, adding that the government’s reaction will compel the PDRC to hold another major rally. "

This is very central here. We know that what Mr. Akanat says is true because Pheu Thai have repeatedly sent the signals that it would not accept guilty verdicts. The UDD has made it very clear also. Therefore, although the constitutional process is proceeding as it should, it won't be if it's rulings are not respected or adhered to. And that is why the PDRC needs to push for the public recognition of the courts and the rule of law, even if Yingluck and Pheu Thai and Jatuporn and the UDD do not. Only the courts can decide this, as that is their constitutional role. The path forward will not be determined by Yingluck, or Pheu Thai, or Jatuporn, or Suthep. It will be determined by the Constitutional Court and the NACC and their rulings based on the constitution and legal oversight.

[winstonc]

" The government’s refusal to accept the NACC and Court rulings is equivalent to it rejecting the scrutiny system and breaching the law, said Mr Akanat, adding that the government’s reaction will compel the PDRC to hold another major rally. "

This is very central here. We know that what Mr. Akanat says is true because Pheu Thai have repeatedly sent the signals that it would not accept guilty verdicts. The UDD has made it very clear also. Therefore, although the constitutional process is proceeding as it should, it won't be if it's rulings are not respected or adhered to. And that is why the PDRC needs to push for the public recognition of the courts and the rule of law, even if Yingluck and Pheu Thai and Jatuporn and the UDD do not. Only the courts can decide this, as that is their constitutional role. The path forward will not be determined by Yingluck, or Pheu Thai, or Jatuporn, or Suthep. It will be determined by the Constitutional Court and the NACC and their rulings based on the constitution and legal oversight.

someone will be along soon to rubbish your factual statement scamps old chap.knowing full well your right.but hey it is a forum for the uneducated also..please pity them for they no not what they say...

[DirtFarmer]

"He said PDRC protesters will launch a campaign tomorrow urging civil servants to stop serving the Thaksin regime and to perform their duties alongside the people."

'Akanat..they are civil servants their job is to serve all the people not just your people... ..go rant at the cat

[chainarong]

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" The government’s refusal to accept the NACC and Court rulings is equivalent to it rejecting the scrutiny system and breaching the law, said Mr Akanat, adding that the government’s reaction will compel the PDRC to hold another major rally. "

This is very central here. We know that what Mr. Akanat says is true because Pheu Thai have repeatedly sent the signals that it would not accept guilty verdicts. The UDD has made it very clear also. Therefore, although the constitutional process is proceeding as it should, it won't be if it's rulings are not respected or adhered to. And that is why the PDRC needs to push for the public recognition of the courts and the rule of law, even if Yingluck and Pheu Thai and Jatuporn and the UDD do not. Only the courts can decide this, as that is their constitutional role. The path forward will not be determined by Yingluck, or Pheu Thai, or Jatuporn, or Suthep. It will be determined by the Constitutional Court and the NACC and their rulings based on the constitution and legal oversight.

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I do and entirely endorse Scamps every word.

[FangFerang]

Scampers is legally correct. And we all know what the other problem is, being selective enforcement of constitutional law. I think that it would be best for all concerned if the caretaker PM and Suthep both became marginalized immediately, and that HM appoint an interim PM before new elections, with a decree that obstructing elections and threatening or buying voters are equally punishable offenses.

But who would enforce that? No one. All political parties in Thailand reserve the right to obfuscate.

The current power struggle is over succession, and everyone knows it. Both sides, of course, are claiming the moral high ground, but that is a piece of virgin land upon which no Thai politician has ever tread.

I can see no way out until the word compromise is accurately translated into Thai.

[Thailand]

The country is in desperate need of another round of mass rallies.

[WoopyDoo]

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" The government’s refusal to accept the NACC and Court rulings is equivalent to it rejecting the scrutiny system and breaching the law, said Mr Akanat, adding that the government’s reaction will compel the PDRC to hold another major rally. "

This is very central here. We know that what Mr. Akanat says is true because Pheu Thai have repeatedly sent the signals that it would not accept guilty verdicts. The UDD has made it very clear also. Therefore, although the constitutional process is proceeding as it should, it won't be if it's rulings are not respected or adhered to. And that is why the PDRC needs to push for the public recognition of the courts and the rule of law, even if Yingluck and Pheu Thai and Jatuporn and the UDD do not. Only the courts can decide this, as that is their constitutional role. The path forward will not be determined by Yingluck, or Pheu Thai, or Jatuporn, or Suthep. It will be determined by the Constitutional Court and the NACC and their rulings based on the constitution and legal oversight.

someone will be along soon to rubbish your factual statement scamps old chap.knowing full well your right.but hey it is a forum for the uneducated also..please pity them for they no not what they say... alt=wai2.gif width=20 height=20> alt=wai2.gif width=20 height=20>

I do and entirely endorse Scamps every word.

I too agree, which is not too difficult because it is based on facts and logic, something red argument fails to grasp.

But to even consider the possibility that the government will refuse the judgements is berserk. What they going to do? Say 'we don't agree and we are not moving'??

That could not happen in a million years.

The Constitutional court functions at the second from top of the legal pile. The only body above that is HM the King.

If they refuse the courts, they come directly into conflict with the monarchy, and the protectors of the monarchy are none other than the military.

So denying the judiciary just puts them directly at odds with the military, and they will be removed and possibly even imprisoned because of the way they went about being removed.

I hope they attempt to refuse the rulings. The military will take them down and technically in a non-coup action.

[bkksteviejai]

Scampers is legally correct. And we all know what the other problem is, being selective enforcement of constitutional law. I think that it would be best for all concerned if the caretaker PM and Suthep both became marginalized immediately, and that HM appoint an interim PM before new elections, with a decree that obstructing elections and threatening or buying voters are equally punishable offenses.

But who would enforce that? No one. All political parties in Thailand reserve the right to obfuscate.

The current power struggle is over succession, and everyone knows it. Both sides, of course, are claiming the moral high ground, but that is a piece of virgin land upon which no Thai politician has ever tread.

I can see no way out until the word compromise is accurately translated into Thai.

[rickirs]

"He said PDRC protesters will launch a campaign tomorrow urging civil servants to stop serving the Thaksin regime and to perform their duties alongside the people."

CHAPTER III of the Constitution:

"Rights and Liberties of Thai People Part 6, Rights and Liberties in Occupation - Section 43. A person shall enjoy the liberties to engage in an enterprise or an occupation and to undertake a fair and free competition."

It would appear that if the PDRC enters government civil servants' work areas with its campaign, whistles, shouts, and signs it may be violating (again) the Constitution. But when Suthep has big plans for reforming the Government and amending the Constitution, nothing is sacred.