Suthep will not hold marches during Songkran holidays
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban, secretary general of the People's Democratic Reform Committee, said Wednesday that the PDRC will not stage marches from April 12 to 15.

He made the announcement following talks with Defence Ministry's Permanent Secretary Gen Nipat Thonglek at the Defence Ministry.

Suthep said Nipat was worried that there would not be an adequate number of troops to ensure security during the Songkran holidays.

As a result, Suthep said, he agreed not to lead any marches during the Songkran holidays so that troops and police could take a break and stay with their families during the holidays.

Suthep and core leaders of the PDRC met Nipat and senior officials at the ministry Wednesday afternoon.

Nipat noted that while officials are ready to listen to Suthep’s proposals, they can act only within the legal constraints.


-- The Nation 2014-04-09

Good plan as no one will be there anyway.

What a slap right into the face of the government figures...

Face saving, he doesn't want to be seen marching all alone.

All the Southerners have to go home and spend their well earned protest money

I can only assume due to the picture he needed the advice of 6 coppers, a lumberjack and mr miyagi to reach this conclusion...............

There will be a lot of people who will wet their whistle, but he probably doesn't want to get his whistle wet.

Good move on his part. Many of us will appreciate it.

Off-topic posts deleted.

The guy with the orange whistle around his neck looks like Mr Miyagi from the Karate Kid

I can only assume due to the picture he needed the advice of 6 coppers, a lumberjack and mr miyagi to reach this conclusion...............

Can we assume you don't know the difference between military officers, (they were, after all at the Defense Ministry.speaking with Genaral Nipat Thonglek) and police officers?

Had they been 6 coppers (sixpence), I am sure he would have been arrested. No? He is after all a wanted man. Not sure about the lumberjack but I'm certain Chitpas put in her 5 bahts worth.

Somsak Kosaisuk does indeed look a bit like Pat Morita from The Karate Kid movies.

maybe Chitpas was there to give out calendars featuring naked women...her only contribution of note to date, other than embarrassing her family into changing their name

I can only assume due to the picture he needed the advice of 6 coppers, a lumberjack and mr miyagi to reach this conclusion...............

Can we assume you don't know the difference between military officers, (they were, after all at the Defense Ministry.speaking with Genaral Nipat Thonglek) and police officers?

Had they been 6 coppers (sixpence), I am sure he would have been arrested. No? He is after all a wanted man. Not sure about the lumberjack but I'm certain Chitpas put in her 5 bahts worth.

Somsak Kosaisuk does indeed look a bit like Pat Morita from The Karate Kid movies.

Yes, I think we can safely assume that, oh wise one.

maybe Chitpas was there to give out calendars featuring naked women...her only contribution of note to date, other than embarrassing her family into changing their name

Not that it really matters, but k. Chitpas didn't change her families name, only her family name it would seem.

Of course, the topic is not about nice calendars, but about no marches during Songkran. Pity really, Bangkok can be very quiet during that holiday period. Maybe we'll get some excitement with semi-nude and wet people dancing in the streets showing goodies

It's a good decision. At the end of the day, the rallies from either the PDRC or the UDD will not make any difference ( unless of course the UDD goes after the courts in the event of an " unsatisfactory " verdict ). The PDRC will surface quite noticeably when the rulings are given, because that is where this will all be determined. That's the " crunch " moment, as it were - the point where Pheu Thai will definitively decide what path they are on - in concert with judicial rulings, or apart from them. There is no in-between.

It's a good decision. At the end of the day, the rallies from either the PDRC or the UDD will not make any difference ( unless of course the UDD goes after the courts in the event of an " unsatisfactory " verdict ). The PDRC will surface quite noticeably when the rulings are given, because that is where this will all be determined. That's the " crunch " moment, as it were - the point where Pheu Thai will definitively decide what path they are on - in concert with judicial rulings, or apart from them. There is no in-between.

Seeing as though the CC is no longer in concert with the law the PTP response seems self evident - deny the judicial coup and push for fresh elections so the people can decide who shall lead the nation.

It's a good decision. At the end of the day, the rallies from either the PDRC or the UDD will not make any difference ( unless of course the UDD goes after the courts in the event of an " unsatisfactory " verdict ). The PDRC will surface quite noticeably when the rulings are given, because that is where this will all be determined. That's the " crunch " moment, as it were - the point where Pheu Thai will definitively decide what path they are on - in concert with judicial rulings, or apart from them. There is no in-between.

Seeing as though the CC is no longer in concert with the law the PTP response seems self evident - deny the judicial coup and push for fresh elections so the people can decide who shall lead the nation.

Seeing as though some go on and on and on, and even suggesting the CC no longer works under the law, the Pheu Thai must be really worried about what may happen. They know they've been acting undemocratically and have constantly agitated against the courts. That's close to a coup by a 'Thaksin thinks' elitist Pheu Thai party.

Very undemocratic. One more reason why the people should first be consulted on reform in this failed democratic state.

It's a good decision. At the end of the day, the rallies from either the PDRC or the UDD will not make any difference ( unless of course the UDD goes after the courts in the event of an " unsatisfactory " verdict ). The PDRC will surface quite noticeably when the rulings are given, because that is where this will all be determined. That's the " crunch " moment, as it were - the point where Pheu Thai will definitively decide what path they are on - in concert with judicial rulings, or apart from them. There is no in-between.

Seeing as though the CC is no longer in concert with the law the PTP response seems self evident - deny the judicial coup and push for fresh elections so the people can decide who shall lead the nation.

Seeing as though some go on and on and on, and even suggesting the CC no longer works under the law, the Pheu Thai must be really worried about what may happen. They know they've been acting undemocratically and have constantly agitated against the courts. That's close to a coup by a 'Thaksin thinks' elitist Pheu Thai party.

Very undemocratic. One more reason why the people should first be consulted on reform in this failed democratic state.

The PTP are not worried, the verdict in this case is a forgone conclusion, regardless of the evidence or lack thereof, Yingluck will be found guilty by this corrupt excuse for a judicial body.

BTW - the PTP are the only ones who have acted democratically over the last 10 years and are still the only ones who are happy to be judged by the people in an election.

Suthep hasn't won yet which means democracy still lives on in this land, it will only become a failed democratic state should Suthep get his wish and "seize sovereign power".

I can only assume due to the picture he needed the advice of 6 coppers, a lumberjack and mr miyagi to reach this conclusion...............

Can we assume you don't know the difference between military officers, (they were, after all at the Defense Ministry.speaking with Genaral Nipat Thonglek) and police officers?

Had they been 6 coppers (sixpence), I am sure he would have been arrested. No? He is after all a wanted man. Not sure about the lumberjack but I'm certain Chitpas put in her 5 bahts worth.

Somsak Kosaisuk does indeed look a bit like Pat Morita from The Karate Kid movies.

Yes, I think we can safely assume that, oh wise one.

Very good then and no problem.

The guy with the orange whistle around his neck looks like Mr Miyagi from the Karate Kid

All of these people seem to be Sino-Thais including Khun Miyagi.

Suthep will not hold marches during Songkran because holidays come before commitments in Thai culture. Every excuse for a party.

I can only assume due to the picture he needed the advice of 6 coppers, a lumberjack and mr miyagi to reach this conclusion...............

"...the advice of 6 coppers,"

Ministry Of Defence personnel, not police.

not enough troops. jeez. nothing like telling the yaba traffickers when to ship……...

Suthep will not hold marches during Songkran because holidays come before commitments in Thai culture. Every excuse for a party.

No. Becasue no hiso left in bangkok.

They are holiday in tokyo, london, Chiangmai, KSR, etc.

It's a good decision. At the end of the day, the rallies from either the PDRC or the UDD will not make any difference ( unless of course the UDD goes after the courts in the event of an " unsatisfactory " verdict ). The PDRC will surface quite noticeably when the rulings are given, because that is where this will all be determined. That's the " crunch " moment, as it were - the point where Pheu Thai will definitively decide what path they are on - in concert with judicial rulings, or apart from them. There is no in-between.

Seeing as though the CC is no longer in concert with the law the PTP response seems self evident - deny the judicial coup and push for fresh elections so the people can decide who shall lead the nation.

Seeing as though some go on and on and on, and even suggesting the CC no longer works under the law, the Pheu Thai must be really worried about what may happen. They know they've been acting undemocratically and have constantly agitated against the courts. That's close to a coup by a 'Thaksin thinks' elitist Pheu Thai party.

Very undemocratic. One more reason why the people should first be consulted on reform in this failed democratic state.

The PTP are not worried, the verdict in this case is a forgone conclusion, regardless of the evidence or lack thereof, Yingluck will be found guilty by this corrupt excuse for a judicial body.

BTW - the PTP are the only ones who have acted democratically over the last 10 years and are still the only ones who are happy to be judged by the people in an election.

Suthep hasn't won yet which means democracy still lives on in this land, it will only become a failed democratic state should Suthep get his wish and "seize sovereign power".

A forgone conclusion? Is that the latest excuse some came up with to justify possibly ignoring the C.C. ?

BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well.

Seeing as though the CC is no longer in concert with the law the PTP response seems self evident - deny the judicial coup and push for fresh elections so the people can decide who shall lead the nation.

Seeing as though some go on and on and on, and even suggesting the CC no longer works under the law, the Pheu Thai must be really worried about what may happen. They know they've been acting undemocratically and have constantly agitated against the courts. That's close to a coup by a 'Thaksin thinks' elitist Pheu Thai party.

Very undemocratic. One more reason why the people should first be consulted on reform in this failed democratic state.

The PTP are not worried, the verdict in this case is a forgone conclusion, regardless of the evidence or lack thereof, Yingluck will be found guilty by this corrupt excuse for a judicial body.

BTW - the PTP are the only ones who have acted democratically over the last 10 years and are still the only ones who are happy to be judged by the people in an election.

Suthep hasn't won yet which means democracy still lives on in this land, it will only become a failed democratic state should Suthep get his wish and "seize sovereign power".

A forgone conclusion? Is that the latest excuse some came up with to justify possibly ignoring the C.C. ?

BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well.

Still upholding the CC as a definitively independent entity, rubl? You really do think they are consistent and fit for purpose?

A forgone conclusion? Is that the latest excuse some came up with to justify possibly ignoring the C.C. ?

BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well.

"BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well."

Democracy is a form of government in which ALL eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or indirectly through ELECTED representatives.

So Rubi, democracy is not about Suthep choosing who will rule Thailand, it is about ALL "the people" choosing their leaders.

Awaiting the "but Thaksin buys the votes" replies.

Wonder how/where Suterp will spend his Songkran. Should be with his supporters in Lumpini, fishing perhaps.

Seeing as though some go on and on and on, and even suggesting the CC no longer works under the law, the Pheu Thai must be really worried about what may happen. They know they've been acting undemocratically and have constantly agitated against the courts. That's close to a coup by a 'Thaksin thinks' elitist Pheu Thai party.

Very undemocratic. One more reason why the people should first be consulted on reform in this failed democratic state.

The PTP are not worried, the verdict in this case is a forgone conclusion, regardless of the evidence or lack thereof, Yingluck will be found guilty by this corrupt excuse for a judicial body.

BTW - the PTP are the only ones who have acted democratically over the last 10 years and are still the only ones who are happy to be judged by the people in an election.

Suthep hasn't won yet which means democracy still lives on in this land, it will only become a failed democratic state should Suthep get his wish and "seize sovereign power".

A forgone conclusion? Is that the latest excuse some came up with to justify possibly ignoring the C.C. ?

BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well.

Still upholding the CC as a definitively independent entity, rubl? You really do think they are consistent and fit for purpose?

You like to keep calling me naive and now you ask what I think? Would that really matter, even to you?

Anyway, no marches during Songkran.

A forgone conclusion? Is that the latest excuse some came up with to justify possibly ignoring the C.C. ?

BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well.

"BTW the Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acting party doesn't even know how to spell democracy or recognise it when it hits them in the face it would seem. Some posters here not being much better as well."

Democracy is a form of government in which ALL eligible citizens participate equally—either directly or indirectly through ELECTED representatives.

So Rubi, democracy is not about Suthep choosing who will rule Thailand, it is about ALL "the people" choosing their leaders.

Awaiting the "but Thaksin buys the votes" replies.

Since when have eligible citizens in Thailand participated equally in government? Since when is an attitude like "thinks for the vote, we have a mandate, please go home now" democratic? Since when is the dependency of a part of the electorate on their local elite being seen as democratic? Since when is a government which tries to sneak in it's own amnesty with a blanket amnesty bill democratic?

As for 'Thaksin buys votes' totally unrelated and even totally untrue! If you feel a need to mention Thaksin here, you might stick to Thaksin has his own political party, the Pheu Thai and his own protest group the UDD.

Take the F*ing illegal roadblock down on Chaengwattana road then...

This is just like saying "The Sun is not going to Shine in the Evening."