PDRC core speaker, Professor Seri Wongmontha was nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport on insurrection charges /The Nation

Supinya opposes media shutdown
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Supinya Klangnarong, a commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), voiced her concerns on media control under the martial law.

She is opposed to the order to shut down satellite TVs, saying TV or radio stations supervised by the NBTC are under the Constitution's protection.

"This could be viewed as violation of the freedom of expression, as guaranteed by Article 45 of the charter. Exercising power needs check and balance no matter who used it," she wrote on her Facebook on Tuesday.

Supinya, who refused to show up and report to the Peace and Order Maintaining Command as ordered, urged other NBTC commissioners to stand by media freedom and people.

She also urged the NBTC commissioners to try to find a way out for society amid the atmosphere that media was used as propaganda tools to create hate that could lead to violence.

-- The Nation 2014-05-21

Two more ex-senators faulted by NACC for charter amendment

BANGKOK: -- Two more former senators were faulted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission for misuse of their authority and gross violation of ethical conduct in connection with the attempt to amend the Constitution regarding the composition of the Senate.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/727990-two-more-ex-senators-faulted-by-nacc-for-charter-amendment/

RT@BPbreakingnews: Acting caretaker PM Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan is at Pheu Thai to hold talks with key members after the meeting at the army club ended.

Poll shows over 75 percent of the people support martial law

BANGKOK: -- More than 75 percent of the people surveyed by Suan Dusit Poll agreed with the martial law.
Suan Dusit Poll of Ratchabhat University’s Suan Dusit campus conducted an opinion survey from a total of 1,264 people during May 20-21. The results of the survey are as follows:

50.93 percent said the martial law would help ease the tensioin and the army are capable of controlling the situation and preventing confrontation.

25.75 percent believe that martial law is a way out of the conflict and the people will feel more secured.

11.49 percent are worried because the martial law may affect their livelihood and render inconvenience to their travelling.

7.14 percent are concerned that the martial law will impact on the country’s image and stability.

4.66 percent are afraid that the special law may provoke resistance which may lead to more violence.

The poll showed that 75.95 percent agreed with the martial law because it would help prevent violence and people feel more secured whereas 12.34 percent said that with or without martial law the political conflict would not be resolved and protests would continue as normal.

The 11.71 percent who opposed the law said that the martial law was unjustified because there was no riot or serious violence to justify the imposition of the law. Moreover, the law will give a false impression that a coup has taken place.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/poll-shows-75-percent-people-support-martial-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=poll-shows-75-percent-people-support-martial-law

-- Thai PBS 2014-05-21

RT@Tulip_Oum: Homework from POMC to all side at the meeting:
1) when should be good for election?
2) can we have the neutral PM? (Cont)-@Chu_SpringNews

RT@Tulip_Oum: (Cont) 3)Both protest group has to stop the gathering.
4)Reform before or after election.
5)how can make Thailand peaceful?@Chu_SpringNews

RT@Michael_Yon: Military just announced that it caught a shooter from the Ramkhamhaeng University attack.
The attack happened on... fb.me/2FjDDm7zq

RT@Michael_Yon: Suthep just arrived back to the PDRC area
Many people very happy with the martial law so far.

Huge illegal firearms seized in Samut Sakhon

A seizeable cache of firearms and explosives and an ID card of a United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship guard were found in an apartment room of a Nakhon Ratchasima native in Samut Sakhon province today following a search by a combined police and army force.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728013-huge-illegal-firearms-seized-in-samut-sakhon/

Media bodies ask POMC to review orders restricting press freedom
The Nation

FOUR MEDIA organisations Wednesday issued a joint statement asking the Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) to review those of its orders that are deemed to violate media rights and press freedom.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728017-media-bodies-ask-pomc-to-review-orders-restricting-press-freedom/

RT@RichardBarrow: The Thai police force urgently needs a major reform. Their track record is disgraceful & they are the laughing stock of the nation #Thailand

Holidaymaker killed in motorbike accident on Big Buddha Hill
Phuket Gazette -

Rescue workers and locals had to recover Mr Chaiya’s bike from the underbrush. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: A holidaymaker died after careening off the road leading to Big Buddha Hill this afternoon. He was on his way to the iconic Phuket destination to make merit with his girlfriend.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728044-holidaymaker-killed-in-motorbike-accident-on-big-buddha-hill/

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Former PM's sibling fined for insider trading
The Nation

Monthathip Shinawatra and Somchai Kovitcharoenkul were fined Bt9.67 million for trading with M-Link Asia Corp inside information.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728049-former-pm-thaksins-sibling-fined-for-insider-trading/

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: As army chief he said he wished the country went back to normal asap ,he can never let this turmoil go on til the day he retires.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: But Niwatthamrong and Jarupong did not join while UDD leaders were all there

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep used the word "Khun" before all the UDD's leaders' names. (weird)

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: But Jaturon Chaisaeng spread msgs criticisng POMC and Prayuth must have misunderstood about sth by asking the government to meet em.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Jaturon said Prayuth acted like his was the leader of a coup.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: What's wrong with Prayuth stepping out and trying to help seek solutions to this conflict?

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: In the meeting, Prayuth seemed to understand his position very well

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: He has to do it, as people have been murdered and weapons have been collected by unidentified forces.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Y cant he ask u people to meet? He announced martial law for crying out loud!

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Niwatthamrong is not PM, y u think Prayuth should go meet him.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Just stick to ur arrogance and in a few days u all will have to pack ur bags n leave.

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: Today I witnessed with my own eyes that Army chief is very humble no matter what politicians said

First crucial talk went on smoothly but without any conclusion

BANGKOK: -- The first round of talks in the search of a solution to the political impasse hosted by the army went on smoothly although without any conclusion except for a common agreement that a solution must be found quickly so that peace and order can be restored and the country can move forward.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728052-first-crucial-talk-went-on-smoothly-but-without-any-conclusion/

Next Election May Take Place '1-2 Years' From Now

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK - Thailand may not get see a functioning government for the next 24 months.
"We have presented two solutions," said Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, "One option is a quick arrangement of election in five months from now ... And the other option is an election in one or two years from now."

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728056-next-election-may-take-place-1-2-years-from-now/

Senate Speaker Silent On 'PM Prayuth' Rumour

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The Senate Speaker has refused to comment on the allegation that Thailand's army chief is being considered as a candidate for the position of Prime Minister.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728057-senate-speaker-silent-on-pm-prayuth-rumour/

RT@Lerlaforever: Suthep: We will have a meeting with army chief again at 2pm tmr, and I will get back on stage at 7pm or later.

RT@RichardBarrow: Suthep has announced change of venue for this weekend’s rally. They will now meet on Ratchadamnoen, Fri-Sat from 5pm-9pm

RT@veen_NT: RT @tulsathit: Latest martial law orders: Pol rallies must be within confined areas. Only soldiers can b armed. pic.twitter.com/gXPjGwCdKd

RT@RichardBarrow: Thai soldiers help a blind boy to cross the road & to push a school van that had broken down #Bangkok pic.twitter.com/TgHN442RwU

to continue:

Thailand Live Thursday 22 May 2014

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728096-thailand-live-thursday-22-may-2014/