German reporter 'attacked' by PCAD at Constitutional Court

[unanimosity]

Another one of those fake news by Khaosod paid by Thaksin. We all know that Nick is red, and most probably paid by Thaksin. BBC mention nothing, that is the best proof that Nick is lying. Also, masked man will not allowed in court.

BBC's man in bangkok, Jonathan Head posted this news on his twitter account yesterday. I believe it happened outside the court.

So to use yellow buffalo logic, then Thaksin is so rich and powerful, all of the BBC, and Reuters, are all being paid for editorial

I used to think Thaksin's influence was a bad thing for Thailand, until I realized how batcrap crazy and dangerous the other side was

Soon there will be a press release from PCAD about Thaksin causing the earthquake.

[Briggsy]

Smoking is bad for your health.

[Kooweerup]

The BBC correspondent in question was Jonathan Head who tweeted on the incident at the time:

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick Nostitz was attacked by PDRC thugs at Const. Court. Police and soldiers right next to him but scared to intervene.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick is OK. He got out. But PDRC heavies were trying find him and detain him. And we all know what happens to people they detain.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

@FreeMindXs I think they'd have done same any time. Their (PDRC) people control access to CC. Their cameras filmed him. Then reported to security.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 10h

@GVSRsiam @8td @CMDThai There were dozens of journalists at CC with Nick. I was close and saw what happened.

Comment from the FCCT:

"Nostitz was sitting close to the court's entrance and wearing a green Thai Journalists' Association (TJA) armband clearly identifying him as a member of the press. Having been singled out, Nostitz was told to come and see 'Luang Bu'. He was shoved hard in the chest and pushed around when he declined, and the guards attempted to take him with them.

The court was being guarded by some 20 police officers and soldiers. Police intervened after shouts from Nostitz and another journalist. Nostitz took shelter inside the courthouse and was eventually smuggled away from the scene in a police vehicle. Credit is due to everyone who contributed to defusing this incident."

http://fccthai.com/items/1401.html

Well it appears these thugs were following the orders of the MAD MONK, go and kidnap this journalist and bring him to me. Time to go in arrest this evil monk before he has someone killed.

Logic cringes.

Well, if you stop killing all his people there wouldn't be a problem, would there. How many casualties have there been so far, nearly a 1000?, not counting those lost to intimidation.

Seems reasonably logical that they were following the orders of this man of god. If they were going to the temple to make merit they would just take along a few packets of noodles. Most thais don't try and abduct foreign journalists to offer up to monks so they can feed.

[Carl64]

So there are police and soldiers around and the attackers get away. Weak as pi..

[h90]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

[chrisrazz]

A distressing situation for the partisan photographer, but the perfect opportunity to get a scoop. Its a pity the incident, "startling many soldiers, policemen, and reporters who were stationed in the area at the time" that they were so surprised the seasoned journalists didn't take a few picture.

You say partisan. Maybe he is photographing and reporting on things his attackers don't want the world to see. Given the behavior evident in this incident is that not a possibility. You question why other reporters have no photographic evidence on the incident, If that is case, I think you may already know where the answer lies, you just try to spin every foul incident committed in the name of PCAD into a conspiracy theory and try to abrogate responsibility elsewhere. Perhaps if you were actually a witness to such events you may have a different opinion on how fear and intimidation works.

Edited May 8, 2014 by chrisrazz

[h90]

The BBC correspondent in question was Jonathan Head who tweeted on the incident at the time:

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick Nostitz was attacked by PDRC thugs at Const. Court. Police and soldiers right next to him but scared to intervene.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick is OK. He got out. But PDRC heavies were trying find him and detain him. And we all know what happens to people they detain.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

@FreeMindXs I think they'd have done same any time. Their (PDRC) people control access to CC. Their cameras filmed him. Then reported to security.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 10h

@GVSRsiam @8td @CMDThai There were dozens of journalists at CC with Nick. I was close and saw what happened.

Comment from the FCCT:

"Nostitz was sitting close to the court's entrance and wearing a green Thai Journalists' Association (TJA) armband clearly identifying him as a member of the press. Having been singled out, Nostitz was told to come and see 'Luang Bu'. He was shoved hard in the chest and pushed around when he declined, and the guards attempted to take him with them.

The court was being guarded by some 20 police officers and soldiers. Police intervened after shouts from Nostitz and another journalist. Nostitz took shelter inside the courthouse and was eventually smuggled away from the scene in a police vehicle. Credit is due to everyone who contributed to defusing this incident."

http://fccthai.com/items/1401.html

That sounds like a made up story.

PDRC thugs got him, but he can escape even they control the entrance?

From all reporter in Thailand it just happens that the red supporter Jonathan Head is the only one who saw it?

For me it seems more likely:

PDRC supporter recognized him and said Nick #$%#@

Nick said @#$%# yourself

a little pushing happened, no one got hurt

Than the exaggerate it to this horror story. Someone who knows Nicks postings will find that very likely.

[Mentors]

When all foreigners have to leave this country?

[chooka]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

Well maybe that was the Mad Monks thinking. Here we have an international Journalist not towing the PDRC line, time to send in the thugs and take him out of the picture.

Perfectly justified course of action then.

Edited May 8, 2014 by chooka

[Eric Loh]

These court protected thugs are untouchable; all be warned. They behave like a state within a state with their own brand of justice with Issara Buddha as official head of state. If you seen their protest site, it is like sandbags castle 4 m high with entrance manned by menacing mask men. These are dangerous thugs lead by a dangerous irrational mad monk and their supreme fascist master at Lumpini. Thailand will be doomed if they get to rule.

[Piichai]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

Not only is it not the first time he was attacked, and not only is he a Red activist, it also looks like he is an informer for the police.

Looks like there's more to the story.

[saltandpepper]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

Not only is it not the first time he was attacked, and not only is he a Red activist, it also looks like he is an informer for the police.

Looks like there's more to the story.

This so called "journalist" has zero credibility, and is biased to the bone...

But this is not a reason for him to be attacked.

[ravip]

Sorry for my naivety, why was this Nick Nostitz specifically targeted?

He could not have been the ONLY foreign journalist in that location isn't it? Or for that matter in Thailand?

[Dogmatix]

the attack ' startled ' police and soldiers and EVENTUALLY the police came. No need to rush into anything, stand back and make a considered command decision.

Just who was the senior BBC correspondent, no, could it have been ... ?

Apparently it was indeed Jonathan Head, just back from a tedious assignment counting bloated corpses in Korea. I am surprised the PDRC guards missed Mr Head but they probably don't watch English language cable TV and may be unaware of his style of his reporting. They do, on the other hand, watch BlueSky and look at Facebook which have made Mr Nostitz a recognisable celebrity with the PDRC market, despite his complete obscurity in the international market.

[Nickymaster]

Now he can cry together with Sunisa. Anyhow, what is this biased red reporter still doing in Thailand?

[robblok]

A distressing situation for the partisan photographer, but the perfect opportunity to get a scoop. Its a pity the incident, "startling many soldiers, policemen, and reporters who were stationed in the area at the time" that they were so surprised the seasoned journalists didn't take a few picture.

Real good point and this reporter is known for its sympathy to the red cause.. with so many reporters no pictures of the incident.. strange.

[englishoak]

Point is here is it was attempt to abduct a foreign press journalist because he may or may not be printing things that some might not like ?

come on reporters do what they do, its thier job and so what if you dont like something one writes you dont attack them unless your a thug.

And yes it happened and shame on those doubting it did,

Gestapo and intimidation tactics pure and simple.

Reporters here are well aware of what is going on and that the PDRC are in the main just thugs.

A very telling incident of an attempted abduction by what can be only described as fundamentalist fascist thugs.

Be assured this IS the real face of the PDRC and they are, just like the Nazi party in Germany far from the saviours of the people or the country.

Thailand had better be very careful and so should all of us here if this lot get what they want.

When they came for the jew i didnt speak up because i was not a jew... and all that.. be warned it can happen again.

Edited May 8, 2014 by englishoak

[Nickymaster]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

Well maybe that was the Mad Monks thinking. Here we have an international Journalist not towing the PDRC line, time to send in the thugs and take him out of the picture.

Perfectly justified course of action then.

Correct. Nick is "towing the UDD line......" He is clearly a red activist.

If you would take the time to do some research on Nick you would come to the conclusion that he is very biased.

I guess karma is catching up with him for writhing so much divisive crap.

[Dogmatix]

Sorry for my naivety, why was this Nick Nostitz specifically targeted?

He could not have been the ONLY foreign journalist in that location isn't it? Or for that matter in Thailand?

Mr von Nostitz has become famous with the PDRC audience via BlueSky TV. I don't want to influence your opinion. I suggest you google him and take a look at his photo reportage on New Mandala and other websites and form your own opinion of why he might have attracted their attention, while remaining unknown to foreign consumers of news about Thailand, such as yourself.

Clue: it is not because he reports in Thai. He does speak Thai but it is virtually incomprehensible due to a thick Teutonic accent.

Edited May 8, 2014 by Dogmatix

[Mango Bob]

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Now he can cry together with Sunisa. Anyhow, what is this biased red reporter still doing in Thailand?

The same question could be asked about you. What is a biased Suthep reporter still doing in Thailand.

[Seastallion]

The BBC correspondent in question was Jonathan Head who tweeted on the incident at the time:

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick Nostitz was attacked by PDRC thugs at Const. Court. Police and soldiers right next to him but scared to intervene.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

Nick is OK. He got out. But PDRC heavies were trying find him and detain him. And we all know what happens to people they detain.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 16h

@FreeMindXs I think they'd have done same any time. Their (PDRC) people control access to CC. Their cameras filmed him. Then reported to security.

Jonathan Head ‏@pakhead 10h

@GVSRsiam @8td @CMDThai There were dozens of journalists at CC with Nick. I was close and saw what happened.

Comment from the FCCT:

"Nostitz was sitting close to the court's entrance and wearing a green Thai Journalists' Association (TJA) armband clearly identifying him as a member of the press. Having been singled out, Nostitz was told to come and see 'Luang Bu'. He was shoved hard in the chest and pushed around when he declined, and the guards attempted to take him with them.

The court was being guarded by some 20 police officers and soldiers. Police intervened after shouts from Nostitz and another journalist. Nostitz took shelter inside the courthouse and was eventually smuggled away from the scene in a police vehicle. Credit is due to everyone who contributed to defusing this incident."

http://fccthai.com/items/1401.html

Ok, that makes it believable for me. I was starting to think it normal Khaosod BS, what with a name like Nose Tits and all.

[Mr Yim]

I guess the so called monk does not believe in freedom of the press. He sends his thugs to intimidate him. What a shameful act by these so called peaceful protesters. And the stupid part is you fools who support Suthep will agree with what the guards did. The man does not like or trust foreigners but get you to support this man who in the future would stab you in the back.

Actually, the really stupid part is the people that think it's about Suthep!

And do you know what it is really about? I do, but cannot put it in print as I dont want to risk a lengthly prison sentence.

[h90]

Not the first time Nick got attacked isn't it. Probably there are reasons for that it's always him who get singled out

Well I wouldn't call him reporter, I would call him red activist.....

Before he posted on TV and only pro red, no matter what.

Not only is it not the first time he was attacked, and not only is he a Red activist, it also looks like he is an informer for the police.

Looks like there's more to the story.

This so called "journalist" has zero credibility, and is biased to the bone...

But this is not a reason for him to be attacked.

No, but it makes it more understandable that someone gets upset. A lot of the anti-government protesters got killed or hurt and than an arrogant foreigner talks some bs. I understand that someone got angry and as it seems Nick didn't get hurt, just scared.

If I would be a protester in my country and a Thai reporter behalf like Nick, I would be very upset and most probably I would say something that I regret later on....

[Tatsujin]

Let me get this straight . . . this attempted abduction occurred outside the Constitutional Court, which at the time was surrounded by reporters, Police and Army personnel (lots of them) . . . and alleged PCAD guards in masks walked about attempting to abduct the totally impartial reporter with no one doing anything until later on when they woke up?

My credulity is being stretched here just a little.

Because you are are a Judas , Suthep supporter, you will deny all evil that Suthep advocate, the court and police is on the Dem's side so they all closed there eyes when this occurred and they always will.

A Judas . . . strong words my friend!

I'll say it again . . . I'm not a fan of Suthep, only of the work he has done to expose and bring to light the many wrongdoing of Thaksin and PT.

As for this incident, my credulity was stretched to believe the Police and Army stood around watching and doing nothing whilst someone was assaulted by people dressed as PCAD protestors and wearing masks. As the Police are very obviously in Thaksin's pocket, why didn't they rush to protect a fellow brother-in-arms red supporter? Why was anyone allowed to wear a mask when Police and Army are nearby? Were they not there to "protect" people? Or was it by chance an orchestrated attempt by non-PCAD protestors to initiate more negative reaction?

Finally, why is it "Nick" that seems to get singled out for "assaults" so often?

[smedly]

what a drama queen this guy is

he brings it all on himself - as a reporter in a foreign country in a conflict zone the one thing you must maintain at all costs is neutrality - if you don't then what follows is nobodies fault but your own, this man has been very outspoken in the past - he is far from neutral, if he thinks his press pass and camera will protect him he is delusional........................simple as that

[Mr Yim]

I still do not understand why the Chanegwattana site has not be retaken by armed police?

It is a gigantic government complex that is needed for government to function properly and yet there is a handful of scum and a few road barriers holding it, send in a massive force at 5 am one morning using tear gas and high powered water hoses why are the Thais so inept when it comes to law and order?

Because everytime the police try to take back a building or area, they are met with armed force and when they respond the army issue statements telling them not to use force and that the demostrations are peaceful.

Lets see if the same applies when the red shirts start demonstrating.

[Nickymaster]

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Now he can cry together with Sunisa. Anyhow, what is this biased red reporter still doing in Thailand?

The same question could be asked about you. What is a biased Suthep reporter still doing in Thailand.

I am not a reporter. Are you making up stories again? Well it doesn't surprise me because you have been doing that all along.

If not me, who is that biased Suthep reporter you are referring to?

Edited May 8, 2014 by Nickymaster

[Emptyset]

Sorry for my naivety, why was this Nick Nostitz specifically targeted?

He could not have been the ONLY foreign journalist in that location isn't it? Or for that matter in Thailand?

Because he's done a lot of first hand street reporting that PDRC supporters dislike (going back to 08 when he claimed PAD had used violent force against police etc - which was later substantiated by other sources), and he's admittedly pro-red in his views. People get touchy when you tell the truth. Even Michael Yon, for instance, realized he'd made a huge mistake when he made some honest comments about what he saw at the Thai-Japanese stadium. Many of his followers started saying they regretted giving him money and that he'd obviously been bought off etc. Realizing that, he seems to have decided not to report first hand on any confrontation. That way he could just go with what PDRC supporters told him had happened, rather than being put in the far more difficult position of having to turn a blind eye to PDRC violence or lie about what he'd seen.

Nick, to his credit, has never done this. He's reported on violence carried out by reds, but some hate him because he's had the effrontery to report that it's not just red shirts who have done bad things. Others have too. They seem to want to believe it's just the red shirts that are evil and everyone who confronts the red shirts are righteous freedom fighters carrying out a Ghandi style peaceful democratic campaign against Thaksin's rabid red dictatorship. It's a complete fairy tale, of course. But we all like our fairy tales. Anyway, these types attempt to discredit Nick at every opportunity, despite him being highly regarded by other serious journalists such as the BBC's Jonathan Head. The fact that he's honest about his biases where most are not simply gives them more ammunition, when such candidness should actually be considered in his favour.

He was also roughed up by the same bunch back in November after being singled out from the PDRC stage as a "red shirt journalist". IIRC, many on here suspected that was a fabrication, but it was later confirmed as true when pictorial and video evidence emerged.

[Mango Bob]

It's typical here, if you don't support Suthep and his thugs and so call monk you will be insulted and attacked here. If you are a Suthep jock supporter you will be attacked and insulted. This is the same man who hates foreigners and you idiots support him.

[Nickymaster]

It's typical here, if you don't support Suthep and his thugs and so call monk you will be insulted and attacked here. If you are a Suthep jock supporter you will be attacked and insulted. This is the same man who hates foreigners and you idiots support him.

Says red idiot Mango Bob.