Army chief asks 'Ko Tee' to surrender

[than]

The Army Chief Prayuth said, "The Army is looking into this matter.." The case with Ko Tee is a criminal Court matter and not a military matter. Once again the Army rushes to involve itself in civilian matters beyond its authority. I wouldn't be surprised that the Army will start using its resouces to find and capture Ko Tee. The whole Thai military structure needs to be reined in and its authority restructured so as not to compete with civilian due process of law. No wonder Thailand is so vulernable to military coups to settle its political conflicts. However, I have never heard any such reforms being proposed by Suthep and the PDRC who usually toss out reforms across the political sea of Thai governance.

Army are the duty to protect the highest institution, it is matter for Army, because Kotee move is a high threaten to national security.

Kotee played now he loose, and he will be face to the consequence of his act.

You are surprise by the involvement of army, All Thai and I no surprise

The difference between Suthep and Kotee, simple, one want reform country to exclude corrupt politician to system, the second one change the country system to a north korean system like..................

[NanLaew]

... The media interview clip was later posted on the Internet and widely shared in the social world.

I am outside of Thailand right now so no problems with their web filters. So how come a bog-standard google search for this 'viral' video using the standard word searches is a complete bust?

Viral my arse.

[rogeratkins]

Commando police hunt Kotee

PATHUMTHANI: -- Commando police searched the 105.65 MHz Redguard community radio station in Thanyaburi district of Pathumthani province this morning in a hunt for the hardcore redshirt leader Wuthipong Kochathammakun, alias Kotee, but he was not in.

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) commandos brought with them the arrest warrant issued by the Thanyaburi Court to show to the station staff of Kotee in the search of his community radio station.

Only three commando police were permitted by his staff to enter the station to search.

Meanwhile another group of heavily-armed police also went to his house at Klong 4 in Tambon Ladsawai of Lamluka district but could not find him.

Kitee is wanted for making inflammatory statement to the Monarch in a press interview given to a foreign media. The media interview clip was later posted on the Internet and widely shared in the social world.

The military was enraged by the clip prompting caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to order the national police chief to make arrest and bring him to trial immediately.

But Kotee denied the less majeste charge saying the clip was edited.

He was upset for the action of the caretaker prime minister with complaint comparing the arrest to an ancient phrase which says ‘Slaughter the oxen after finishing the ploughing, and kill the commanding general after winning the battle.’

Kites vowed not to give up and was ready to die.

He said he was ready to surrender himself only when the People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban is also arrested for his declaration of sovereign which is a serious charge and is tantamount to staging a revolution.

He said he was unfairly treated.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/commando-police-hunt-kotee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commando-police-hunt-kotee

-- Thai PBS 2014-04-12

only 3 police were allowed in what a joke . If they have a search warrant it is not at the owner to tell how many police get in .Amazing

[marcusd]

What did he say?

Basically he said a certain person is behind Suthep and pulling his strings. That person is running the show and trying to overthrow the government, Suthep is just his front.

Man, you really need help!

Are you having a bad day??

Man, search a video published by VICE News named "Bangkok Rising - Is Thailand on the Brink of Civil War?" at Youtube and watch from minute 14:30

In my opinion, that video was just the last straw. In a normal country he would have been arrested long time ago for his incendiary calls to violence (some of them followed by action, and consequent victims), separatism, mass murder of "the elite", hate speeches, calls to civil war, etc.

edit:

please, do not post the link to that video here. That would be a breach of the forum rules.

WOW! This reporter really got in to both sides. Ko Tee and the reds are threatening a Thailand split and violence and civil war for MONTHS (Fryssy Boppe where are you now) and my Thai friend said the translation that Ko tee was stating bad things against the King was accurately translated.

So there are many disillusioned people on both sides and this is now about 6 months in and not ending soon.

Well folks there is more to come. Fat lady in the chair rehearsing but where she sings is still anybody's guess

[Melyn]

While he is asking how about popping down to lumpiini and asking the great peoples medium to come down the station for a chat on those pesky murder charges.

Indeed. Enough of this sending the lawyer favouritism. Get Yingluck to follow the rules and present her case to the NACC

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[Minnehaha]

What did he say?

Basically he said a certain person is behind Suthep and pulling his strings. That person is running the show and trying to overthrow the government, Suthep is just his front.

Man, you really need help!

Are you having a bad day??

Man, search a video published by VICE News named "Bangkok Rising - Is Thailand on the Brink of Civil War?" at Youtube and watch from minute 14:30

In my opinion, that video was just the last straw. In a normal country he would have been arrested long time ago for his incendiary calls to violence (some of them followed by action, and consequent victims), separatism, mass murder of "the elite", hate speeches, calls to civil war, etc.

edit:

please, do not post the link to that video here. That would be a breach of the forum rules.

With the music in the background it is clear that the bit could not have been edited and assembled into this. It is pretty clear what he said would be considered Lese Majeste. And I can't believe he wasn't picked up within minutes of his saying it.

[Minnehaha]

What did he say?

Basically he said a certain person is behind Suthep and pulling his strings. That person is running the show and trying to overthrow the government, Suthep is just his front.

Wow. I saw the entire news bit. Couldn't be a more clearer example of a violation of Lese Majeste. I can't believe he wasn't picked up within minutes of this being published.

[slygeeza]

yes, pretty clear case, but I suspect this view is pretty common in the red shirt camp but naturally doesnt normally make it into the media in Thailand

[Tatsujin]

Psssssst ... Police ... he's in Cambodia, go ask your boss for the address.

[3NUMBAS]

its like a medieval witch hunt out of a Monty Python sketch ,is this really a modern society ?

[Frank James]

Remember Mister Ah-my guys1 Not ME, Thailand's most beloved comic. I am Goh Tee, the One and Only!

[dcutman]

Why was he not arrested before?

As I recall there have been many arrest warrants requested and issued for members of the PDRC for the exact same charges Ko Tee has committed.

Here is a couple cases the DSI and RTP neglected their duty. Surely no bias involved.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/711882-ko-tee-admits-organising-red-riot-forces/

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Govt-obliged-to-act-against-secession-calls-in-cit-30228577.html

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[khunken]

Not being a fan of the Lese Majeste law, it's a pity that it has to take this to have the violent thug arrested. He should have been arrested months ago for his violent attacks on red shirt opponents and shooting match at Laksi where only one side (the popcorn shooter) was targeted by the police.

Still it has a certain 'Al Capone' ring to it - get him on the easier to convict charge - that's if he's not in Cambodia.

[Robby nz]

Commando police hunt Kotee

PATHUMTHANI: -- Commando police searched the 105.65 MHz Redguard community radio station in Thanyaburi district of Pathumthani province this morning in a hunt for the hardcore redshirt leader Wuthipong Kochathammakun, alias Kotee, but he was not in.

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) commandos brought with them the arrest warrant issued by the Thanyaburi Court to show to the station staff of Kotee in the search of his community radio station.

Only three commando police were permitted by his staff to enter the station to search.

Meanwhile another group of heavily-armed police also went to his house at Klong 4 in Tambon Ladsawai of Lamluka district but could not find him.

Kitee is wanted for making inflammatory statement to the Monarch in a press interview given to a foreign media. The media interview clip was later posted on the Internet and widely shared in the social world.

The military was enraged by the clip prompting caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to order the national police chief to make arrest and bring him to trial immediately.

But Kotee denied the less majeste charge saying the clip was edited.

He was upset for the action of the caretaker prime minister with complaint comparing the arrest to an ancient phrase which says ‘Slaughter the oxen after finishing the ploughing, and kill the commanding general after winning the battle.’

Kites vowed not to give up and was ready to die.

He said he was ready to surrender himself only when the People’s Democratic Reform Committee leader Suthep Thaugsuban is also arrested for his declaration of sovereign which is a serious charge and is tantamount to staging a revolution.

He said he was unfairly treated.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/commando-police-hunt-kotee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commando-police-hunt-kotee

-- Thai PBS 2014-04-12

Only 3 cops allowed in ?

So a red radio station can tell the cops what they can and cant do.

If you really want to find him ask his cuddly friend.

[khunken]

The 'commando' police visiting the radio station and his house is a total sham. The police (Ko Tee's friends who tip him off) know damn well where he is and it's not Pathum Thani.

[dundee48]

Police commandos search Ko Tee's home and radio station, man not found

BANGKOK, 12 April 2014 (NNT) – Police commandos conducted a search of pro-government hardline figure Wutthipong "Ko Tee" Kachathamkul's home and radio station on Friday evening but were unable to find the man wanted under lese majeste charge.

The searches of the residence and the 'Red Guard' radio station in Pathumthani were led by Crime Suppression Division deputy commander, Pol. Col. Akkharadet Phimonsi, after the court had issued a warrant for the suspect.

Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) chief adviser Surapong Towichakchaikul indicated that arresting Ko Tee was considered an urgent matter, and added that he was unworried about the man fleeing out of the country, as extraditions can be arranged.

Army chief Prayut Chan-ocha said on Friday that the suspect would have a hard time staying in Thailand if he did not turn himself in and undergo the judicial process, as society was already directing its anger at him.

Photos of Mr Wutthiphong have reportedly been posted at many border immigration checkpoints, including Chong Sa-ngam in Si Sa Ket province adjacent to Cambodia, in an attempt to prevent the suspect from fleeing to neighboring countries.

Ko Tee is facing an allegation of lese majeste in accordance with Section 112 of the Criminal Code after referring to the monarchy in a manner deemed insulting to the highest institution, in his interview with foreign press.

-- NNT 2014-04-12

Comedy gold again from Surapong,this comes the same day the `police` are too busy to extradite alleged murderer `Mick the Pom`.

[metisdead]

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[Pimay1]

Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) chief adviser Surapong Towichakchaikul indicated that arresting Ko Tee was considered an urgent matter, and added that he was unworried about the man fleeing out of the country, as extraditions can be arranged.

mmm....I suppose that is a new extradition policy. I seem to remember a certain DPM's son fleeing to Cambodia after a muder in a local pub and was never extradited back to Thailand.

[BillyBobThai]

If he surrenders, will he be in line for getting that half a mil Thai baht? 'I captured myself and brought me here, I want my reward'

He could use that half mil to buy a lot of smokes in the monkey house.

[khaowong1]

"I don't want to expel him." What? How can you expel someone from their own country? Not saying he doesn't need expelled..

[winstonc]

its like a medieval witch hunt out of a Monty Python sketch ,is this really a modern society ?

its there country there laws..end of..if we dont like it we leave simple really...and no its necer been modern

[Rimbuman]

Ko -Tee - "I wos Framed" the vidio wos doctored, i didn't do it , it wasn't me....... sounds just like P T T logic, say it enough times and convince yourself...............................

They (not only the red) do that all the time and most seems to get away with this. Lets see what happens with this 'kotee'.

Edited April 13, 2014 by Rimbuman

[chooka]

Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) chief adviser Surapong Towichakchaikul indicated that arresting Ko Tee was considered an urgent matter, and added that he was unworried about the man fleeing out of the country, as extraditions can be arranged.

mmm....I suppose that is a new extradition policy. I seem to remember a certain DPM's son fleeing to Cambodia after a muder in a local pub and was never extradited back to Thailand.

Maybe he should flee to Australia as they don't agree with Thailands Lese Majeste laws. Might have a hard time extraditing him for having an opinion.

[issanaus]

Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) chief adviser Surapong Towichakchaikul indicated that arresting Ko Tee was considered an urgent matter, and added that he was unworried about the man fleeing out of the country, as extraditions can be arranged.

mmm....I suppose that is a new extradition policy. I seem to remember a certain DPM's son fleeing to Cambodia after a muder in a local pub and was never extradited back to Thailand.

Maybe he should flee to Australia as they don't agree with Thailands Lese Majeste laws. Might have a hard time extraditing him for having an opinion.

But there are a lot of good reasons why they would try and keep him out of Australia in the first place.

Edited April 13, 2014 by issanaus

[AleG]

Not being a fan of the Lese Majeste law, it's a pity that it has to take this to have the violent thug arrested. He should have been arrested months ago for his violent attacks on red shirt opponents and shooting match at Laksi where only one side (the popcorn shooter) was targeted by the police.

Still it has a certain 'Al Capone' ring to it - get him on the easier to convict charge - that's if he's not in Cambodia.

Eeveryone is going gaga over the LM issue (which personally I don't care at all) while ignoring the part were he talks about training an armed group to carry out his little war against the Thai people.

Lest we forget Ko Tee and his group were suspected to be involved in the Victory Monument grenade attack that injured more than 30 people, he led his Red Shirt group to attack the PDRC protesters at Laksi (and personally wet his pants and ran away when they encountered resistance), also Red Shirts of this group were caught after a M79 attack against the NACC armed with war weapons including grenades with the same lot number as those used in other attacks throughout the city and the last instance was the attack were three anti government protestors were injured and one killed that was announced beforehand Ko Tee would carry out.

Any of those would had put him and his group under the police microscope, but no, only when LM is invoked they are prompted to mount a charade of manhunt on the man.

[beautifulthailand99]

... The media interview clip was later posted on the Internet and widely shared in the social world.

I am outside of Thailand right now so no problems with their web filters. So how come a bog-standard google search for this 'viral' video using the standard word searches is a complete bust?

Viral my arse.

Just watched the whole Vice video which is a bit behind the times now finishing just after the elections. The controversial bit is unequivocally against the law in Thailand and he is utterly uncompromising in the way he says it. Others in the North on the Red Shirt side in the same video also to a lesser degree seem to agree with the sentiments. I hadn't until I saw him uttering his words seen the red side as so 'anti-Thai' to put it diplomatically. He says he is ready for war and ready to light the touchpaper if necessary. My wife walked out of the room angry when she saw it. I certainly wouldn't search or watch this if you are inside the Kingdom if you want to remain on the right side of the law.

Edited April 13, 2014 by beautifulthailand99

[american12bthai]

What did he say?

when you get a reply, make sure that person goes to jail ok? I presume you dont know how to use the internet.

[beautifulthailand99]

What did he say?

when you get a reply, make sure that person goes to jail ok? I presume you dont know how to use the internet.

I certainly wouldn't try searching it from within Thailand if you value your liberty. But that said freedom of speech is a sign of a free , healthy and democratic society - Thailand has a long long way to go and I fear may never reach it in my lifetime (I'm 53).

Edited April 13, 2014 by beautifulthailand99

[marcusd]

Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) chief adviser Surapong Towichakchaikul indicated that arresting Ko Tee was considered an urgent matter, and added that he was unworried about the man fleeing out of the country, as extraditions can be arranged.

mmm....I suppose that is a new extradition policy. I seem to remember a certain DPM's son fleeing to Cambodia after a muder in a local pub and was never extradited back to Thailand.

Maybe he should flee to Australia as they don't agree with Thailands Lese Majeste laws. Might have a hard time extraditing him for having an opinion.

but ozzies don't like sedition so better give him wellies and send him bro to new zeland....

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[marcusd]

What did he say?

when you get a reply, make sure that person goes to jail ok? I presume you dont know how to use the internet.

I certainly wouldn't try searching it from within Thailand if you value your liberty. But that said freedom of speech is a sign of a free , healthy and democratic society - Thailand has a long long way to go and I fear may never reach it in my lifetime (I'm 53).

I would not say its against the law to watch this video...it would be symoathising with that idiots views.

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