Antigovernment protesters start back up in Bangkok

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Antigovernment Protesters Start Back Up in Bangkok
By WARANGKANA CHOMCHUEN

BANGKOK – Antigovernment protesters returned to the streets Thursday in Thailand’s capital in a warm-up rally ahead of the much-anticipated court verdict over the fate of the country’s embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Suthep Thaugsuban, leader of the protest, headed a caravan of cars and trucks to rally in front of the Government Pharmaceutical Organization in a bid to garner support from state employees to join his movement. Mr. Suthep said Wednesday night that such support is critical in what he sees as the final stage to expel the influence of Ms. Yingluck and her influential brother, former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, from domestic politics.

Ms. Yingluck’s fate as the country’s prime minister hinges on verdicts by courts and independent organization in the coming weeks. Previous court rulings weren’t favorable to Ms. Yingluck or her brother. In March, the Constitutional Court nullified the Feb. 2 general election that Ms. Yingluck’s Pheu Thai Party was widely expected to win, and further delayed the setting up of a new government.

The Constitutional Court is expected to rule on whether Ms. Yingluck should be removed from office after another court ruled she wrongfully transferred the country’s former national security adviser. Some observers expect the ruling will come by the end of this month, although the exact date has yet to be set. [read more...]

Full story: http://blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2014/04/17/antigovernment-protesters-start-back-up-in-bangkok/

-- THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 2014-04-17

[marcusd]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

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[Snig27]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

What on earth does Easter have to do with Thai politics? You do understand that Thailand is primarily Buddhist (with Hindu influences)? I guess not.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Snig27

[3NUMBAS]

thuggery and brute force will be seen to have won the day ,shame .then more of the same for many years

[WoopyDoo]

thuggery and brute force will be seen to have won the day ,shame .then more of the same for many years

The Thaksin regime has been exercising thuggery and brute force for the past 13 years.

It is the Thaksin influence that has dragged this country down the tubes, and it has thankfully come to an end.....

No matter what methods.

'then more of the same for many years'

Yes..... while they crush the remnants of the regime for good.

All political parties that are deemed to be in alliance with any person convicted of political crimes to be immediately removed from any election.... that'll do it.

Edited April 17, 2014 by WoopyDoo

[Scamper]

Any ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court would be unquestioningly accepted in the United States. Many might disagree with them, of course, and vocally. But the rulings are always adhered to. And so should they here, as well. It is always interesting to see what foreign newspapers say. The Wall Street Journal has written a factual, balanced article. In the event of a ruling that was not adhered to, one's guess is that international attention would perk up very quickly. And opinion would just as quickly coalesce.

[moonao]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

[PatOngo]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

What on earth does Easter have to do with Thai politics? You do understand that Thailand is primarily Buddhist (with Hindu influences)? I guess not.

You may care to have a look around Bangkok at Christmas, any shopping centre, and see the decorations/Christmas trees, they also observe 3 new years, Foreign,Chinese and Buddhist. I've no doubt that if you looked hard enough, you'd find Easter eggs for sale.....anything for profit!

[Boxclever]

Shouldn't the topic be "Antidemocratic protesters start back up in Bangkok"? Much closer to the truth.

[winstonc]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

your refering to your beloved reds who have cancelled a huge huge rally yes pathetic again..stop trolling son..you have yet to produce 1 truthful post...but you are consistent with it i will give you that.your the spitting image of the people and party you support..gawd bless ya mary poppins.

[Artisi]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

What on earth does Easter have to do with Thai politics? You do understand that Thailand is primarily Buddhist (with Hindu influences)? I guess not.

Think you have missed point completely.

[Artisi]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

About as sad and pathetic as your bleating and moronic comments - just so out of touch with reality.

Unless of course you are you referring the aborted red rabble rally - yes so sad - can't get anyone interested any more. Do you know the reason - no money from the fugitive or it is the poor "reds supporters" now understand they have been used, conned and lied to all along?

Edited April 17, 2014 by Artisi

[The stuttering parrot]

When can the tax paying people on all sides of politics get their park back peoples medium?

And pleases leave it as you found it!

[somjitr]

Any ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court would be unquestioningly accepted in the United States. Many might disagree with them, of course, and vocally. But the rulings are always adhered to. And so should they here, as well. It is always interesting to see what foreign newspapers say. The Wall Street Journal has written a factual, balanced article. In the event of a ruling that was not adhered to, one's guess is that international attention would perk up very quickly. And opinion would just as quickly coalesce.

The US Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the US president, who is democratically elected.

The current make-up of the Thailand's constitutional court was appointed by the people who came to power after a military coup.

I'm not saying that Yingluck should disobey the ruling, just pointing out that there is a big difference between the two courts.

[Mentors]

Lets them do another silly rally. Soon they will be just a bad history.

[dutchisaan]

When can the tax paying people on all sides of politics get their park back peoples medium?

And pleases leave it as you found it!

When can the ricefarmers from all sides of politics get there money that is owned to them?

And please pay them with interest!

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[rickirs]

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Any ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court would be unquestioningly accepted in the United States. Many might disagree with them, of course, and vocally. But the rulings are always adhered to. And so should they here, as well. It is always interesting to see what foreign newspapers say. The Wall Street Journal has written a factual, balanced article. In the event of a ruling that was not adhered to, one's guess is that international attention would perk up very quickly. And opinion would just as quickly coalesce.

The US Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the US president, who is democratically elected.

The current make-up of the Thailand's constitutional court was appointed by the people who came to power after a military coup.

I'm not saying that Yingluck should disobey the ruling, just pointing out that there is a big difference between the two courts.

Yes that's a significant difference. The same holds true for the NACC, other Court appointments, and Senate having Democrat filled positions.

Do note that US President appointments to the US Supreme Court go through a two-step confirmation process in the 100% elected US Senate (unlike only 50% elected in the Thai Senate). First the appointments are referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee composed of select Senators that conducts hearings to determine appointee suitability. A simple majority vote by the Committee decides whether the nomination should go to a full Senate vote with any positive, negative or neutral recommendations. Second a simple majority of the Senate will decide final confirmation of the appointee.

[lostinsurin]

thuggery and brute force will be seen to have won the day ,shame .then more of the same for many years

The Thaksin regime has been exercising thuggery and brute force for the past 13 years.

It is the Thaksin influence that has dragged this country down the tubes, and it has thankfully come to an end.....

No matter what methods.

'then more of the same for many years'

Yes..... while they crush the remnants of the regime for good.

All political parties that are deemed to be in alliance with any person convicted of political crimes to be immediately removed from any election.... that'll do it.

All political parties that are deemed to be in alliance with any person convicted of political crimes to be immediately removed from any election.... that'll do it.

What planet have you been living on!!!!

This is Thailand! Never happen mate.

[The stuttering parrot]

I see duchy boy has a set on me!

Starting to follow me around.

No problems mate but just like the other dems no answers just answer a question with some lame question or if you disagree with you ,you just tell tell don't talk!

Carry on!

[CockneyGit]

''The Final Stage''..............

AGAIN!

[dutchisaan]

I see duchy boy has a set on me!

Starting to follow me around.

No problems mate but just like the other dems no answers just answer a question with some lame question or if you disagree with you ,you just tell tell don't talk!

Carry on!

No Parrot, I'm not following you around, I just keep running in your bs post's all the time.

And about be just tell, don't talk part, I have to tell you that nobody can talk to you, because you only believe anything that is said by the reds.

Have a nice day trolling.

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[Baerboxer]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

You sum up PTP's life cycle very well.

Time for radical disruptive innovation - a new Thaksin controlled puppet party with another catchy TLA?

[h90]

Any ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court would be unquestioningly accepted in the United States. Many might disagree with them, of course, and vocally. But the rulings are always adhered to. And so should they here, as well. It is always interesting to see what foreign newspapers say. The Wall Street Journal has written a factual, balanced article. In the event of a ruling that was not adhered to, one's guess is that international attention would perk up very quickly. And opinion would just as quickly coalesce.

yes because the US Supreme Court is filled with cronies and wouldn't make any extreme decisions, if they tell the Fed is illegal impeach Obama, put Bush in the jail or dissolve the CIA they would get the same backfeeding like in Thailand, specially if the things would develop over 10 years so there is enough time to slowly undermine the public confidence in the courts.

[Thaiready]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

your refering to your beloved reds who have cancelled a huge huge rally yes pathetic again..stop trolling son..you have yet to produce 1 truthful post...but you are consistent with it i will give you that.your the spitting image of the people and party you support..gawd bless ya mary poppins.

I protest with a Vote.....what do you do Son...????

[captspectre]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

nice talk foreigner! I'm sure that the Thai's give a tinkers dam what you think especially since you show your ignorance!

[captspectre]

Happy Easter EYingluck. You are the one who is soon to be nailed on the cross. And hopefully no resurrection of your grubby family.

Marcusd. Via tapatalk

What on earth does Easter have to do with Thai politics? You do understand that Thailand is primarily Buddhist (with Hindu influences)? I guess not.

You may care to have a look around Bangkok at Christmas, any shopping centre, and see the decorations/Christmas trees, they also observe 3 new years, Foreign,Chinese and Buddhist. I've no doubt that if you looked hard enough, you'd find Easter eggs for sale.....anything for profit!

christmas in thailand is a holiday season has nothing to do with the trayditional western season! most thai's don't even know what it is about. they just enjoy another holiday!

[jpeg]

You may care to have a look around Bangkok at Christmas, any shopping centre, and see the decorations/Christmas trees, they also observe 3 new years, Foreign,Chinese and Buddhist. I've no doubt that if you looked hard enough, you'd find Easter eggs for sale.....anything for profit!

I'd tend to be more kind and say 'any excuse for a party', not the travesty of commercialism Christmas became decades ago in the West. Surprised Thais have taken on Easter though, what with all those nails and blood and all. Or is it just the fluffy chicks/bunnies and of course mountains of chocolate?

[Crushdepth]

let them start back up and make fools of themselves.

If was fun watching this sad, pathetic, antidemocratic movement shoot themselves in the foot every day, alienating and disenchanting their own supporters, dwindle and finally implode.

Like the 500,000 red rally that has just been cancelled because they couldn't get anyone to go? Awesome sauce!

[Rich teacher]

How long before they start shooting each other in the chest when they get bored with the band playing? Southern gang warfare in Bangkok.

[bigbamboo]

How long before they start shooting each other in the chest when they get bored with the band playing? Southern gang warfare in Bangkok.

They're not redshirts.