Thai protesters launch 'final fight' as government clings on

[JohnThailandJohn]

Very sad - enough is enough. She is out, let it be. I am very anti-Thaksin but Suthep and his gang need to learn how to win instead of guaranteeing they fail. They won against amnesty and pushed on with street movements with no results but further divisions and headaches for the public. Now Yinluck is gone, through the court system, and they want to do push on with further unrest which will only ensure their will be a response from the redshirts in the streets as his gang tries to intimidate its way to changing an elected government.

The should be pushing in the courts and legally to prevent any politician from holding any power who associates with known fugitives instead of acting like children because they can't get the votes to control the government. Of course if they do topple the government and install their own leadership then you can be assured the Reds will take back to the streets to topple their uncollected government and so it just goes on and on.

At some point you need to let the elected party finish out their terms and let the people judge if they failed or did not and should be reelected. And stop the whining about vote buying because everyone does what they can get away with to get elected. Suthep and Abhisit need to put a message out there that resonates with building a future for people and their children in the north and convince them that loans and giveaways just puts them further away from having true financial independence. Thailand is one country and they any elected party needs the north to win -- no matter how right they may think they are (even if they are) this doesn't give them the right to try to use force and intimidation to overthrow the government. There are just way too many legal avenues to take if 1/10th of what they claim is true.

I truly think Abhisit is best leader for this country but what matter is who is elected and elections need to be respected. Peacfully protest if you need to whine or to bring a point to attention but don't try to overthrow an elected government unless you can do it through proper legal channels if ones exists as they are in Thailand. And if a judge shoots you down continue pursing via legal means and don't believe it is okay to take matters in your own hands just cause you believe you are right. Being right is often the most dangerous thing people can be as they believe it gives them the right to act outside the law.

Simply put, they should be asking themselves if they would be okay with the redshirts doing what they are doing ... because soon they will be.

[harada]

Today will also be known as National Traffic Day.

Hardly!

Their Channel 5 mob:

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Tv station

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They've been going around TV stations protesting at the unfriendly TV coverage today.

Probably pissed off because they've been outrated by the Muppets.

[bkkjames]

..another mega flop in respect of the numbers.

here you PR : Enjoy http://www.blueskychannel.tv/

[chainarong]

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Sutheps final attempt to tear the country totally down !

Let's all hope he does not succeed .

Actually, he isn't trying to tear the country down, he's trying to tear the Shin Dynasty down and let's hope that he succeeds.

He has a little further to go for the dynasty.

[fab4]

Today will also be known as National Traffic Day.

Hardly!

Their Channel 5 mob:

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Tv station

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They've been going around TV stations protesting at the unfriendly TV coverage today.

Please, no Blue, not another 24 hours of your numbers estimates,why didn't you post pics and guestimates of the previous Red rallies? Tommorrow you can spend all day giving us your unbiased guesstimates of the Red gathering.

He didn't mention any numbers, or estimates. Just actual photos. Don't forget this is supposed to be the Final, Final, Final, No really, Final push to bring down the government. How do you think that's going so far?

[lemonjelly]

The govt is playing a winning hand, they have the high moral ground, playing with a straight bat and all the while making Suthep look like an hysterical fool. Keep it up!

Appointing members of one's family into top ministerial positions hardly qualifies as a moral high ground. Check out how many members of the Shiniwatra family + in-laws have these positions, it's really quite a bizarre and unhealthy situation for a country to be in, whether they were voted in or not. Would it be tolerated in your home country, would you be happy with it?

[bkkjames]

Today will also be known as National Traffic Day.

Hardly!

Their Channel 5 mob:

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Tv station

9-may-2014-pdrc.jpg

They've been going around TV stations protesting at the unfriendly TV coverage today.

Please, no Blue, not another 24 hours of your numbers estimates,why didn't you post pics and guestimates of the previous Red rallies? Tommorrow you can spend all day giving us your unbiased guesstimates of the Red gathering.

He didn't mention any numbers, or estimates. Just actual photos. Don't forget this is supposed to be the Final, Final, Final, No really, Final push to bring down the government. How do you think that's going so far?

Going well it seems : No sight of Mr Capo to the rescue..

[chainarong]

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PDRC leader Suthep also said Friday night if the military still stay put and did not come out to do anything then he and protesters would act.

The military won't come out. The civilians behind the PDRC movement want a coup, but former military figures like Prawit Wongsuwan realize it'd play into PT's hands, which is probably true. Also Prayuth definitely doesn't want to stage a coup. Red shirt leaders are also against a coup, presumably realizing that if there was one, they'd be the first to be killed if they resisted or forced into exile or jailed if they didn't (hence Jatuporn's recent attempts to defuse tension). My guess though is that the govt thinks if it does go down, it might as well be from a coup. After all, that's what provides the most legitimacy when it comes to resistance and international condemnation. Of course, what's happening amounts to a coup whether by military force or otherwise. And once they lose power, I don't think they'll be getting it back so easily. If I had to say what Thaksin's chances of coming back to Thailand are now, I'd say zero or less than zero if that were possible. Still, I think most sane people would rather see compromise and a move to elections, even if it meant PT would stay in power.

Thaskin can return after statute of limitations have expired in six years time , silly if he dose , but he is known for silly things, as you might have noticed.

[fab4]

Going well it seems : No sight of Mr Capo to the rescue..

Has the caretaker government fallen yet? Wake me up if it does

[bkkjames]

Going well it seems : No sight of Mr Capo to the rescue..

Has the caretaker government fallen yet? Wake me up if it does

come to think of it, haven't heard from him in days?

[Local Drunk]

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Sutheps final attempt to tear the country totally down !

Let's all hope he does not succeed .

Actually, he isn't trying to tear the country down, he's trying to tear the Shin Dynasty down and let's hope that he succeeds.

He has a little further to go for the dynasty.

It's all in his mind you know...

[dinooz]

Today will also be known as National Traffic Day.

Hardly!

Their Channel 5 mob:

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Tv station

9-may-2014-pdrc.jpg

They've been going around TV stations protesting at the unfriendly TV coverage today.

Please, no Blue, not another 24 hours of your numbers estimates,why didn't you post pics and guestimates of the previous Red rallies? Tommorrow you can spend all day giving us your unbiased guesstimates of the Red gathering.

He didn't mention any numbers, or estimates. Just actual photos. Don't forget this is supposed to be the Final, Final, Final, No really, Final push to bring down the government. How do you think that's going so far?

Its a bit early to tell Fab,the vision from bluesky looks somewhat different to the photos posted,then again they are divided into 7 groups so it really is difficult to determine,later this evening or tomorrow we all should get a picture of the support.As far as the final final push goes only time will tell, be patient Fab

[rabas]

Going well it seems : No sight of Mr Capo to the rescue..

Has the caretaker government fallen yet? Wake me up if it does

Where is it? I'll take a look for you.

[Misterwhisper]

As long as they manage to shut down broadcasting of all those mind-numbing Thai soaps and even more moronic game shows that achieve little else but fostering a dim-witted, infantile general population incapable of reasoned logic and critical thought, they have my blessing.

Although I do suspect that a majority of those protesters are probably soap opera and game show junkies themselves and that their agenda of besieging those TV stations is far more sinister than trying to improve the quality of TV programming in this country.

[Fat Haggis]

There will be another final battle next week too

[fab4]

He didn't mention any numbers, or estimates. Just actual photos. Don't forget this is supposed to be the Final, Final, Final, No really, Final push to bring down the government. How do you think that's going so far?

Its a bit early to tell Fab,the vision from bluesky looks somewhat different to the photos posted,then again they are divided into 7 groups so it really is difficult to determine,later this evening or tomorrow we all should get a picture of the support.As far as the final final push goes only time will tell, be patient Fab

Oh, I can wait

[Nickymaster]

Sutheps final attempt to tear the country totally down !

Let's all hope he does not succeed .

Easy Dutch boy, the situation is not that simple. In fact, the most important change Suthep wants is to have all governors elected like it's done in Bangkok. A very fair demand. PT totally disagrees with that idea. Which is very strange because they are the ones preaching day in and out that they are fighting for real democracy... (or as Thaksin would say, we need leal democlacy)

This is a good article from the Economist. It surely has something everybody likes in it. I would like to draw your attention to the last paragraph:

Stop and think

If Thailand is to avoid that catastrophe, both sides must now step back from the brink. The starting point is the devolution of Thailand’s highly centralised system of governance. At the moment only the capital has a democratically elected governor, yet all 76 provinces should also have one—this would not only help a rumbling Muslim insurgency in the south, it would also offer a prize to Mr Suthep, because the winner of the national election would no longer win all the power. In return for this reform, the Democrat Party must pledge to accept election results; and in return for that, the Pheu Thai should run without a Shinawatra at the helm.

http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21601849-long-crisis-thailand-close-brink-without-compromises-both-sides-it-may-well

[fab4]

Going well it seems : No sight of Mr Capo to the rescue..

Has the caretaker government fallen yet? Wake me up if it does

Where is it? I'll take a look for you.

Still there. Don't believe everything scamper tells you.

[BlueNoseCodger]

Today will also be known as National Traffic Day.

Hardly!

Their Channel 5 mob:

9-may-14-channel5.jpg

Tv station

9-may-2014-pdrc.jpg

They've been going around TV stations protesting at the unfriendly TV coverage today.

Please, no Blue, not another 24 hours of your numbers estimates,why didn't you post pics and guestimates of the previous Red rallies? Tommorrow you can spend all day giving us your unbiased guesstimates of the Red gathering.

My estimate for the maximum at Aksa road is here. Plus the methodology.

[apiwan]

This suthep is out if order .

Demanding this and that.

Why cant people see him for the dictator he his.

Stoking the fire more and more.

Always wanted a peaceful ending to all this.

But right now doesn't look like it.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[h90]

This suthep is out if order .

Demanding this and that.

Why cant people see him for the dictator he his.

Stoking the fire more and more.

Always wanted a peaceful ending to all this.

But right now doesn't look like it.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

because he is the only hope to get rid of the Shin clan.

[webfact]

PDRC launches 'all-out battle' with six processions of protesters
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- Suthep Thaugsuban Friday morning kicked off what he's calling the "final all-out battle" against the Thaksin regime by dispatching protesters in six processions to occupy five TV stations, the Government House and Parliament.

Suthep launched the processions at 9.09 am from Lumpini Park and led the procession to the Government House and Parliament.

Issara Somchai led the procession to Channel 7 to set up a stage in front of the station. Other PDRC leaders will lead demonstrators to Channels 3, 5, 9 and NBT and set up stages in front of the stations, Suthep announced.

He said Luangpu Buddha Isara will lead protesters from the Chaeng Wattana rally site to besiege the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order.


-- The Nation 2014-05-09

[Local Drunk]

This suthep is out if order .

Demanding this and that.

Why cant people see him for the dictator he his.

Stoking the fire more and more.

Always wanted a peaceful ending to all this.

But right now doesn't look like it.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

He can't possibly be a dictator as he holds not the position of Our Supreme Leader. That position is currently held by some megalomaniac residing in Dubai.

[maxme]

This suthep is out if order .

Demanding this and that.

Why cant people see him for the dictator he his.

Stoking the fire more and more.

Always wanted a peaceful ending to all this.

But right now doesn't look like it.

Sent from my SM-N9005 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

He can't possibly be a dictator as he holds not the position of Our Supreme Leader. That position is currently held by some megalomaniac residing in Dubai.

Our?

Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

[webfact]

PCAD’s 'Final Battle' Kicks-Off With Media Intimidation
By Khaosod English


Suthep Thaugsuban talks to supporters on 8 May, 2014. The banner behind him reads, "Victory."

BANGKOK — Thousands of anti-government protesters are laying siege to nearly all of Bangkok’s state-owned TV stations, demanding that they refrain from broadcasting any “pro-government” coverage.

The operation is a part of the "Final Battle" called by the leader of the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD), Suthep Thaugsuban. The group’s stated aim is to topple the government of Prime Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongphaisarn, who replaced former PM Yingluck Shinawatra after she was removed from office in a court ruling on Wednesday.

The verdict found Ms. Yingluck and nine Cabinet members guilty of unlawfully removing the head of the National Security Council in 2011, forcing them to step down from their caretaker positions.

Although the ruling was a victory for PCAD, which has been campaigning to oust Ms. Yingluck since last November, Mr. Suthep said his crusade against the government is not over yet.

The former Democrat Party MP declared that the fight will not be over until all Cabinet members are removed and an unelected Prime Minister is installed alongside an unelected "People's Council" that will be tasked with implementing unspecified "national reforms."

Mr. Suthep has expressed opposition to the upcoming general election on 20 July, insisting that he will not allow any elections to go forward before the "national reforms" are completed.

Over the past few weeks, Mr. Suthep has been calling on supporters across the country to gather at Lumpini Park for today’s "Final Battle." Mr. Suthep chose to launch the demonstration at 9:09 a.m., which many Thais consider to be an auspicious time because of the number nine's association with His Majesty the King, the ninth monarch in the Charki dynasty.

Shortly before 9:09 a.m., Mr. Suthep revealed his plan to have demonstrators march to the state-owned TV Channels 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. According to Mr. Suthep, these media agencies are "mouth pieces" of the government and must be "convinced" to refrain from broadcasting any more "pro-government propaganda."

"They must not report the news on behalf of the tyrants any longer, because it distorts the truth," Mr. Suthep said, adding that he intends to "ask for cooperation" from these stations to broadcast his speech once “victory” is achieved.

Thai PBS, which is also owned by the state, was curiously left out of Mr. Suthep's plan, likely because anti-government protesters generally view the channel as sympathetic to their cause.

Mr. Suthep said that the protesters will camp outside these TV stations "overnight" to make sure they don’t deviate from PCAD-approved coverage.

Nevertheless, Mr. Suthep said the demonstrators will not forcefully enter any of the state-owned media headquarters, insisting that the siege should not be considered as an attempt to intimidate the media.

This is not the first time PCAD activists have attempted to sway media coverage in their favor. When the latest round of anti-government protests flared up in November last year, hundreds of anti-government demonstrators stormed several TV stations in Bangkok, demanding the staff only broadcast content deemed favourable by the protesters.

A number of reporters, both Thai and foreign, have been also routinely assaulted or threatened by PCAD activists in the past.

Also on the move today is a group of PCAD protesters led by Buddhist monk Buddha Issara. The group is en route this morning to the headquarters of Centre of Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO). Security forces stationed at the CAPO compound have erected additional barricades and barbed wire to prevent the protesters from entering the area.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1399616023


-- Khaosod English 2014-05-09

[JesseFrank]

Bangkokians, time to stock up on Spam and other canned foods.

[Tatsujin]

Hey, it's like 2010 all over again . . . they're doing what the red shits did then minus the burning and looting (so far) . . .

[angsta]

Fascism 101. What a wonderful group of &lt;deleted&gt;.

[Tatsujin]

Great article in "the paper we can't mention" . . . do a search for "Don't make Thailand a laughing stock" . . .

[Tatsujin]

Fascism 101. What a wonderful group of <deleted>.

And 2010 was not the same thing?