Ko Tee and Tang 'under protection' in Isaan, Thai Democrats say

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Ko Tee and Tang 'under protection' in Northeast, Dems say
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- PRO-GOVERNMENT red-shirt leader Wuthipong Kotthammakhun, who faces an arrest warrant for alleged lese majeste, is believed to be hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast.

Democrat Party spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut said yesterday that Wuthipong, aka Ko Tee, was hiding in the Kingdom and had not left the country. Chavanond said it was time police proved that they were law enforcers and not servants of politicians.

He said if police made the effort, they would be able to nab both Wuthipong and Ekkapob Luara, aka Tang Acheewa, who is wanted for alleged lese majeste offences following a speech he gave at a red-shirt rally last year.

Police issued an arrest warrant for Wuthipong after a YouTube clip of an interview he gave to a foreign media outlet in which he allegedly made remarks offensive to the monarchy went viral on social media networks.

Chavanond called on the police to get information about the plot to topple the monarchy from Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Tarit Pengdith, saying Tarit had knowledge of the plot and links within the Pheu Thai Party.

He said police should start probing the alleged plot against the monarchy by looking into the case of Wuthipong. "If police are reluctant to take necessary action for fear of negative consequences to vested interest groups, the country will continue to face political conflict," he said.

Deputy Democrat Party Spokesman Jurit Laksanawisit said Wuthipong may have now realised the meaning of the saying "Butcher the donkey after it has finished its job on the mill," because it looked like the Thaksin camp had severed ties with him. He said United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship co-leader Korkaew Pikulthong had said that if Wuthipong said what was in the YouTube clip, he had to take responsibility.

But former Pheu Thai Ubon Ratchathani MP Somkid Chuakong dismissed speculation Wuthipong was hiding in Isaan, saying the man was more familiar with Bangkok and Pathum Thani, his stronghold where he has led political activities. He urged Wuthipong to turn himself in to fight the charges.

Petrol bombs at 'red' radio station

Police searched Wuthipong's Red Guard radio station and his house in Pathum Thani, looking for him.

The arrest warrant had been circulated online in the police department's information system nationwide.

A person found guilty of lese majeste, according to Article 112 of the penal code, could face from three up to 15 years in jail. These offences have a 15-year statute of limitations.

Meanwhile, petrol bombs have been thrown into the red-shirt community radio FM 105.25 in Pathum Thani's Lam Luk Ka district.

Manont Sailektim, 35, filed a complaint with police that an unknown number of assailants threw molotov cocktails into the plastic bottle recycle factory which also operates as a radio station.

Police said after inspecting the scene the air conditioners and wiring systems in the factory had been damaged after the petrol bombs exploded and sparked the fire.

Police suspected the assailants intended to destroy equipment to prevent the station broadcasting.

Arthit Jitsawaeng, DJ of FM 105.25, said the People's Democratic Reform Committee might have believed the station was linked to Wuthipong and there had been threats before the incident.

He said Wuthipong had nothing to do with the broadcaster. "We have different opinions from Wuthipong. We have only campaigned for democracy but we also have been attacked," he said.


-- The Nation 2014-04-14

[WoopyDoo]

But former Pheu Thai Ubon Ratchathani MP Somkid Chuakong dismissed speculation Wuthipong was hiding in Isaan, saying the man was more familiar with Bangkok and Pathum Thani, his stronghold where he has led political activities. He urged Wuthipong to turn himself in to fight the charges.

Well is hardly going to be hiding in the place everyone is supposed to be looking for him...... is he?

So most likely is hiding in the buffalo fields. Probably by the UDD.

Judging by that comment..... My 8 year old kid has more sense than your average PTP MP

Edited April 13, 2014 by WoopyDoo

[jaidam]

The idea of a Lanna republic looks better by the day. Ko Tee would make a decent justice minister, and the Shin clan could take up all other positions. Every-ones a winner!

[virtualtraveller]

Ko Tee is definitely one of the political firebrands/operators who needs to be locked up for a bit, along with Suthep and a few others. To suddenly make him fugitive number because of lese majeste is another case of absurd priorities. And the problem with a censorship law is that you cannot stop people speaking in metaphors, and if their message seems to insult someone dear, it's only because you heard it that way.

[daoyai]

Ko Tee is definitely one of the political firebrands/operators who needs to be locked up for a bit, along with Suthep and a few others. To suddenly make him fugitive number because of lese majeste is another case of absurd priorities. And the problem with a censorship law is that you cannot stop people speaking in metaphors, and if their message seems to insult someone dear, it's only because you heard it that way.

Censorship is childish and undemocratic,,,, by Thai law (if you watch the Vice news video "BKK rising") you can hear him say things clearly anti monarchy. I am surprised the vid has not yet been blocked in T-land.

[Fryslan boppe]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

Edited April 14, 2014 by Fryslan boppe

[timewilltell]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

The Gist of the article is that your Red Shirt pal is in hiding and the police are not doing their job because they have a PTP affiliation.

It's wrong of course, the police won't get up off their ass to do anything unless they are paid in this country. In fact even if you present a criminal under an arrest warrant they will ask for money to hold them. They are utterly useless and corrupt.

Like everyone else in power here self-interest rules and duty and honor are impossible to find.

Edited April 14, 2014 by timewilltell

[antimedia]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

Ko Tee is one of you, or least he was until your demented boss in Dubai cut him loose. The bottom line is Thaksin created these monsters and the people know that, so Thaksin and the likes of you will have blood on your hands again when he is taken out. There is no way that the Dubai Psychopath is going to let him talk with what he has been privy to. Has it ever entered your little pea brain that the people protecting him may have their fill of Thaksin and the like. If I was you, I would keep looking over my shoulder because you have had a little bit too much to say and honestly you are pissing the wrong people off.

[djjamie]

This is a good challenge for the police to prove Democrat Party spokesman Chavanond Intarakomalyasut wrong. It won t happen of course because chances are he is right. Ko Tee will undoubtedly be in hiding by a loyal supporter. With the 15 principle of democracy supporters not supporting him that only leaves the 1 principle supporters as well as the "We don't respect our own principles especially #3" UDD to shoulder the responsibility of removing a criminal from view.

When it comes to hiding criminals look no further than the new senator from Udon Thani. Arporn Sarakham, the wife of red-shirt leader Kwanchai Sarakham. She harbored him when he was a wanted criminal and even smuggled him across to Laos to avoid prosecution. She helped her husband avoid the law and now has the power to change the law!

Heck, one does not need to be reminded that this guys ultimate goal is to have an accused mass murderer, accused terrorist, convicted criminal fugitive back in country absolved of all of his crimes. When your number one fan is thaksin can you really blame Ko Tee for being misguided and following the path of a criminal? yingluck is point in case.

Edited April 14, 2014 by djjamie

[rickirs]

"Chavanond said it was time police proved that they were law enforcers and not servants of politicians."

Meanwhile the PDRC gets a pass from police protecting Suthep with 1,000 armed guards to prevent Suthep from being arrested in public on a warrant for MURDERS. Meanwhile Suthep meets with the Justice Ministry in the Justice building during normal hours of operation without being arrested for the same warrant. Meanwhile Suthep is WELCOMED AND EMBRACED by the Justice Minister who arranged that meeting with Suthep. The day that Thai police and justice authorities bring ALL charged law breakers to justice without political bias is the day Thailand will begin to move towards complete democracy. But not today.

[Costas2008]

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So most likely is hiding in the buffalo fields. Probably by the UDD.

That's why they can't find him.

He blends in so well, very hard to spot.

[Lupatria]

If Thais would finally grow up and stop worshiping and bowing down to the wealth of all the ‘influential figures’ aka ‘the untouchables’ this country would be a much better place. This part of Bahtism they accept as Thainess is simply pathetic.

[EvilDrSomkid]

Ko Tee is definitely one of the political firebrands/operators who needs to be locked up for a bit, along with Suthep and a few others. To suddenly make him fugitive number because of lese majeste is another case of absurd priorities. And the problem with a censorship law is that you cannot stop people speaking in metaphors, and if their message seems to insult someone dear, it's only because you heard it that way.

Censorship is childish and undemocratic,,,, by Thai law (if you watch the Vice news video "BKK rising") you can hear him say things clearly anti monarchy. I am surprised the vid has not yet been blocked in T-land.

Just watched that video. Very clear that Ko Tee is in violation of Art.112.

[oldsailor35]

Yes mate, a bit like Suthep the meglo maniac ranting on in Bangkok protected by his armed thugs. But i guess you did'nt notice that

[sangfroid]

Be thankful for small mercies.

At least now we don't have to suffer the sight of Ko Tee filling his face on cooking shows and acting like a complete prat on what seems like every other program on Television.

[renaissanc]

People who help Thaksin should bear in mind that he uses people. When the time comes, he "throws you away" like waste paper. If you end up in jail, he won't or can't help you. If you die or get injured, he finds others to replace you.

Ko Tee's usefulness is now over. He was fine while organizing violence, but now he has revealed too much about the real intentions of his Red Shirts, so he has to be "thrown away". He's also said some terrible things, which overstep the limit, and which Thais could not accept, if they knew that he had said them and that the Red Shirts supported them. It's not the first time a Red Shirt leader has said such things.

When will the Red Shirts learn? One day Jatuporn's and Natthawut's expiry dates will come up, and they'll suffer their fate too. All the while, the Boss lives in luxury in the safety of Dubai. His supporters should think whether it is worthwhile helping him. But this is their decision. I'm just an observer.

[bangon04]

"Chavanond said it was time police proved that they were law enforcers and not servants of politicians."

Hey without the warlords who run Thailand it would b a very uncivilised place....they are the only ones keeping some sort of order.

[Thait Spot]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

I'd sooner read the bleatings of Shaun the sheep than your incredibly annoying repeated nonsense in every single thread on this forum.

Someone could publish a recipe for green curry and you would farc the the thread up with your nonsense

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[wandasloan]

Censorship is childish and undemocratic,,,, by Thai law (if you watch the Vice news video "BKK rising") you can hear him say things clearly anti monarchy. I am surprised the vid has not yet been blocked in T-land.

If you watch that Vice news video, you are committing lese majeste and can be arrested and locked away for many years awaiting trial. That's not a theory, that is stated government and police policy.

A close friend of mine claims to have watched this video, and when I learned of this, I was thinking, "When was the last time something was actually censored by the government"? And it has been quite a while, actually. Anyone have any recent examples? Porn aside, virtually every infamous block I could think of is now open and available.

I suppose that is progress of... what? ... a sideways sort.

Just watched that video. Very clear that Ko Tee is in violation of Art.112.

I think you meant to write that someone you know well has just watched it?

.

Edited April 14, 2014 by wandasloan

[jaidam]

People who help Thaksin should bear in mind that he uses people. When the time comes, he "throws you away" like waste paper. If you end up in jail, he won't or can't help you. If you die or get injured, he finds others to replace you.

Ko Tee's usefulness is now over. He was fine while organizing violence, but now he has revealed too much about the real intentions of his Red Shirts, so he has to be "thrown away". He's also said some terrible things, which overstep the limit, and which Thais could not accept, if they knew that he had said them and that the Red Shirts supported them. It's not the first time a Red Shirt leader has said such things.

When will the Red Shirts learn? One day Jatuporn's and Natthawut's expiry dates will come up, and they'll suffer their fate too. All the while, the Boss lives in luxury in the safety of Dubai. His supporters should think whether it is worthwhile helping him. But this is their decision. I'm just an observer.

I remember not so long ago when another Thaksin acolyte was bragging to a journalist about how he was in charge of Thakisn's Ronin terrorists bla bla bla and rather unexpectedly his head exploded. I wonder if poor Ko Tee will suffer a similar fate for clearly outlining Thaksin's goal? Thaksin's pawns seem to have difficulty remembering what happened to the ones before them that outlived their usefulness.

[Nickymaster]

Reading Thaksin's mouthpiece' comment here, it is crystal clear that KT is protected by Thaksin.

[tingtongteesood]

Ko Tee is definitely one of the political firebrands/operators who needs to be locked up for a bit, along with Suthep and a few others. To suddenly make him fugitive number because of lese majeste is another case of absurd priorities. And the problem with a censorship law is that you cannot stop people speaking in metaphors, and if their message seems to insult someone dear, it's only because you heard it that way.

Yes he should be locked up. No, the article has nothing whatsoever to do with Suthep so leave it out. Whilst I agree the laws can be absurd here and I disagree with harsh punishments for speaking your mind whilst real criminals get off with 500 baht fines, there is clearly no 'metaphor' in what Ko Tee said - it is crystal clear what is in his mind. This added to his statements that he wants violence and the clear evidence he has been trying to instigate it - I don't care what reason they get him for as long as he is sent where he belongs for a very long time to think about what a <deleted> he is...

[Nickymaster]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

Lol. Why are you defending KT? Anyhow i shouldn't be surprised i guess because it is not the first time you support/defend criminals Edited April 14, 2014 by Nickymaster

[tingtongteesood]

"Chavanond said it was time police proved that they were law enforcers and not servants of politicians."

Meanwhile the PDRC gets a pass from police protecting Suthep with 1,000 armed guards to prevent Suthep from being arrested in public on a warrant for MURDERS. Meanwhile Suthep meets with the Justice Ministry in the Justice building during normal hours of operation without being arrested for the same warrant. Meanwhile Suthep is WELCOMED AND EMBRACED by the Justice Minister who arranged that meeting with Suthep. The day that Thai police and justice authorities bring ALL charged law breakers to justice without political bias is the day Thailand will begin to move towards complete democracy. But not today.

Meanwhile the convicted fugitive 'dear leader' Thaksin in Dubai...The OP has zero to do with Suthep and when Thaksin won't come and face the music, why the hell should Suthep waste his time on trumped up politically motivated charges, brought against him purely in an effort to force his to back the bullshit amnesty of Thakjsin and all cronies to absolve himself of his alleged 'crime' ? Drop your red brainwashing for a few seconds and smell the coffee, take a reality check...

[tingtongteesood]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

Delusional rantings of a damaged brainwashed sheeple...

[rametindallas]

The idea of a Lanna republic looks better by the day. Ko Tee would make a decent justice minister, and the Shin clan could take up all other positions. Every-ones a winner!

Why do you hate Northern people so much to wish that on them.

[Nickymaster]

The gist of this article?

The DP, acting as judge, chief prosecutor and police detective, declaring that Ko Tee is "hiding under the protection of an influential figure in the Northeast."

Recall that this is from a party that when in government ranted about "men in black" but produced no evidence of any worth about them and seemed unable to locate any even with the support of the Army.

Recall that this is the party that when in government committed gross acts of violence against protesters and threw hundreds in jail.

Recall that this is the party that when in government implemented a vast censorship campaign against political opponents.

This holier-than-thou smoke seems to be in their political genes. Another glaring example is when they bleat on about other guys engaged in vote buying, while they are angelically pure in that regard......Idiocy of the first order.

All that said...Why are they so frenzied about this Ko Tee guy? We can all speculate about that. One speculative thing I think, is they really want to get anyone who will be a difficult opponent when they pull their "Coup" trigger.

Delusional rantings of a damaged brainwashed sheeple...

Since he never really dares to argue but instead keeps on preaching over the top propaganda, i believe he is paid to post here. Edited April 14, 2014 by Nickymaster

[rametindallas]

The idea of a Lanna republic looks better by the day. Ko Tee would make a decent justice minister, and the Shin clan could take up all other positions. Every-ones a winner!

double post

Edited April 14, 2014 by rametindallas

[Nickymaster]

It Becomes clearer by the day that the Shin clan is protecting KT. Now we can only hope that the army or public finds him. For sure a few trails will lead to Dubai when KT starts talking. Thaksin must be sleeping even less now.

[EvilDrSomkid]

I do not believe the Shin Clan are protecting KT. They would be desperate to keep him away from them. Its probably someone else. There was some mention of a certain influential police officer...