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democracy does not work here..

.there are elections and one party does not like the outcome and attempts to have the results overturned.

they succeed and now the army is in power..

perhaps the army should stay in power, so the elite city dwellers can continue to oppress the poor

who will have no voice because the popular vote, the majority vote is not accepted by the losers... .

who will always have some excuse to invalidate the results they dont like ...

like the voters were bribed...or someone was promised this or that...

so the perfect becomes the enemy of the good.

until the poor decide to riot and anarchy ensues and the chaos rules.

and the cycle repeats itself as those who fail to learn from history ...

democracy will never work here

Nice first post - fair and balanced.

Prayuth will lock all the opposing sides in one big room and let them sort it out between themselves . . . last person standing gets to form the new Govt . . . and betting will also be allowed in this one-off televised event! lol

On a more serious note, I'm expecting an announcement stating that the international arrest warrant for Thaksin has been resurrected.

no one would comply because everyone knows that this arrest is politically motivated and lacks merit.

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I have heard that Tarit has already signed the arrest warrants for the PTP cabinet and the Shinawatra family

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"I have heard...."

I think the mods made it pretty clear that rumor has no place on this forum. Can you please substantiate your assertion?

My suggestion is that your post be deleted unto you can come up with something better than "I have heard..."

They are all in Thailand still .

Prayuth will lock all the opposing sides in one big room and let them sort it out between themselves . . . last person standing gets to form the new Govt . . . and betting will also be allowed in this one-off televised event! lol

On a more serious note, I'm expecting an announcement stating that the international arrest warrant for Thaksin has been resurrected.

no one would comply because everyone knows that this arrest is politically motivated and lacks merit.

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Who won't comply? Interpol? Wait and see lol

Thai army are real heroes of Thai people to stop corruption

RESPECT 2 Prayuth 4 his super job of cleaning filth from Thai culture

Yes real heroes!

They only fight wars against their own unarmed people to prevent democracy and retain the power for the rich!!

Thai army is a private army for the rich - but they are to stingy to pay for them so they use our tax money instead!

3rd world Banana republic army!

You still just don't get it. This whole thing is nothing to do with democracy. It is just one very rich group trying to take power from another very rich group so they can put their snouts in the trough. All the little people are just pawns kept ignorant and told a lots of b**sh**.

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I have heard that Tarit has already signed the arrest warrants for the PTP cabinet and the Shinawatra family

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"I have heard...."

I think the mods made it pretty clear that rumor has no place on this forum. Can you please substantiate your assertion?

My suggestion is that your post be deleted unto you can come up with something better than "I have heard..."

They are all in Thailand still .

Does Tarit still have power to sign arrest warrants? I don't think so.

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Well I tried to explain all this to those that would listen

If everything had been kept clean there'd have be no need for the heavily soiled option

We have had the - wash cycle x2 - the rinse cycle x5- the spin cycle on high rpm has just finished

Now everything needs to be hung out to dry - then inspected to see if any stubborn stains remain - if so they need to be discarded for good

It's a pity about that very soiled pair of underwear that slipped away

Sounds like that Life(LG) Good brand machine to me

1.25% of the TMB shares hardly constitutes a controlling share.

I concede your point. But, gems and logging? Everyone knows that the Thai army is a business organization.

Haven't you ever heard of Oliver North? The US Military is the biggest Military Corporation on the planet.

Just think - if they stupid Shiniwatra clan had actually proposed a moderate rice policy, and NOT tried to get an amnesty for Thaksin - PTP would still be in power and none of this would have happened. I bet there are a lot of folks saying. WT F did we do? We had it all!

Morons.

They are not really a clan. There is only one man at the centre of the web and that is Thaksin. The family members are just pawns to be moved around. As for having it all and screwing up, Thaksin has been behaving like this for nearly 10 years so the pattern is familiar.

Prayuth will lock all the opposing sides in one big room and let them sort it out between themselves . . . last person standing gets to form the new Govt . . . and betting will also be allowed in this one-off televised event! lol

On a more serious note, I'm expecting an announcement stating that the international arrest warrant for Thaksin has been resurrected.

no one would comply because everyone knows that this arrest is politically motivated and lacks merit.

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Who won't comply? Interpol? Wait and see lol

They didn't when a ( I was going to say democratically elected government ) abhisit was in power. What makes you think Interpol are going to take any more notice now that Thailand is in the throes of a coup?

Just think - if they stupid Shiniwatra clan had actually proposed a moderate rice policy, and NOT tried to get an amnesty for Thaksin - PTP would still be in power and none of this would have happened. I bet there are a lot of folks saying. WT F did we do? We had it all!

Morons.

They are not really a clan. There is only one man at the centre of the web and that is Thaksin. The family members are just pawns to be moved around. As for having it all and screwing up, Thaksin has been behaving like this for nearly 10 years so the pattern is familiar.

If Taksin had just stuck with Telecoms he'd probably be richer than Carlos Slim by now.

What happens to Suthep and cronies ?

Thailand:

1. Army stages a coup.
2. Army appoint a Democrat (=Yellow) PM and a Democrat Government.
3. Thai citizens are not happy with the PM/Government and ask for elections.
4. Elections are hold and the winner are the Red's.
5. Democrats are not happy and stage a protest.
6. Go back to step 1

They should also summon Thaksin himself.

I heard that Yingluck was packing and ready to leave the country a few days ago.

We will see who shows up.

I hope that it will be a peaceful transition.

What happens to Suthep and cronies ?

They are having a Champagne Breakfast as we chat.

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Thailand:

1. Army stages a coup.
2. Army appoint a Democrat (=Yellow) PM and a Democrat Government.
3. Thai citizens are not happy with the PM/Government and ask for elections.
4. Elections are hold and the winner are the Red's.
5. Democrats are not happy and stage a protest.
6. Go back to step 1

You realize this is not what happened right? Missed a few steps and got a few wrong

Front page Daily News. Yingluck hides in Singapore.

Prayuth will lock all the opposing sides in one big room and let them sort it out between themselves . . . last person standing gets to form the new Govt . . . and betting will also be allowed in this one-off televised event! lol

On a more serious note, I'm expecting an announcement stating that the international arrest warrant for Thaksin has been resurrected.

no one would comply because everyone knows that this arrest is politically motivated and lacks merit.

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Who won't comply? Interpol? Wait and see lol

They didn't when a ( I was going to say democratically elected government ) abhisit was in power. What makes you think Interpol are going to take any more notice now that Thailand is in the throes of a coup?

Why do you still keep on about the warrant from Abhisit as it was clearly explained to you before that it was never issued for a variety of reasons.

Front page Daily News. Yingluck hides in Singapore.

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Holed up in a Mall no doubt. Let's dance Yingers tell the Army how bad they are!

Thai army are real heroes of Thai people to stop corruption

RESPECT 2 Prayuth 4 his super job of cleaning filth from Thai culture

....and there is no corruption in the armed forces....

1.25% of the TMB shares hardly constitutes a controlling share.

I concede your point. But, gems and logging? Everyone knows that the Thai army is a business organization.

Haven't you ever heard of Oliver North? The US Military is the biggest Military Corporation on the planet.

Absolutely nothing like the same. You're showing your ignorance. It's you that needs to read up on Iran-Contra which is nothing like illicit gem and teak trading.

Thai army are real heroes of Thai people to stop corruption

RESPECT 2 Prayuth 4 his super job of cleaning filth from Thai culture

Yes real heroes!

They only fight wars against their own unarmed people to prevent democracy and retain the power for the rich!!

Thai army is a private army for the rich - but they are to stingy to pay for them so they use our tax money instead!

3rd world Banana republic army!

your opinion and on TVF you are allowed one

Shame if you live in North East Thailand your fellow friends do not allow free thais the same as we allow you

Military Junta .... just where on earth do you think your living ? right or wrong you get summoned by any junta if .... if you have any sense innocent or guilty you dont wait, you get out while you can.

Absolutely nothing like the same. You're showing your ignorance. It's you that needs to read up on Iran-Contra which is nothing like illicit gem and teak trading.

So Karen, I'm assuming you are a woman? Where do you think your nice engagement ring or dining table came from. If people don't buy there cannot be a market.

Just tell the general you are in Chiangmai and it would be impossible to drive to BKK whilst there is a curfew b/w 10 and 5.

I don't think so. This men know the name of the game in this country. The country needs a solution. I wonder what would happen to the North if the country was devided?

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I could understand all this if the intention was to lock them all in a room until they had a solution that they were all agreed on.

But its a job to understand where all this is going

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I think this coup was staged far too early. It looks like the general is used to getting things done quickly and doesn't understand the slow process of negotiation. The martial law was fine and maybe could have been earlier as it could stop more bloodshed and allow things to cool to give time for talks. It's a pity in some ways that Yingluck isn't still caretaker PM. She's no worse than could be expected without any experience but she does seem to be less confrontational. If they could have got her into negotiations without access to Thaksin then they might have got somewhere. If it were her and Abhisit who is also more likely to compromise than Suthep that might have brought results.

Maybe they'll try to do something to encourage talks now they've shown they're serious. I won't hold my breath though.

I hear ya, but I do think that the Military showed real constraint. The political impasse and the hamsterwheel negotiation style has been going on for months. By all accounts Prayuth was very reasonable. He was talking with the caretaker Government asking "will you resign so that reforms and elections will take place" and they said 'no', so he turned to his Officers and effectively said "implement plan B - now", he told all present that in that case he "was taking control".

All seems fair to me.

Thailand:

1. Army stages a coup.

2. Army appoint a Democrat (=Yellow) PM and a Democrat Government.

3. Thai citizens are not happy with the PM/Government and ask for elections.

4. Elections are hold and the winner are the Red's.

5. Democrats are not happy and stage a protest.

6. Go back to step 1

Methinks you should change your handle to 'Confused'

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Thailand:

1. Army stages a coup.

2. Army appoint a Democrat (=Yellow) PM and a Democrat Government.

3. Thai citizens are not happy with the PM/Government and ask for elections.

4. Elections are hold and the winner are the Red's.

5. Democrats are not happy and stage a protest.

6. Go back to step 1

You realize this is not what happened right? Missed a few steps and got a few wrong

But the message is solid. This is only going to start it all over again.

Prayuth will lock all the opposing sides in one big room and let them sort it out between themselves . . . last person standing gets to form the new Govt . . . and betting will also be allowed in this one-off televised event! lol

On a more serious note, I'm expecting an announcement stating that the international arrest warrant for Thaksin has been resurrected.

no one would comply because everyone knows that this arrest is politically motivated and lacks merit.

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Who won't comply? Interpol? Wait and see lol

They didn't when a ( I was going to say democratically elected government ) abhisit was in power. What makes you think Interpol are going to take any more notice now that Thailand is in the throes of a coup?

Simple. Interpol were never actually asked to do anything, the paperwork wasn't submitted because deals were made behind closed doors.

Prayuth is far from being an idiot. He knows who the one person is that still has the ability to cause endless problems, Thaksin. So I believe that avenue will be pursued strongly now. He's sick and tired of the kids behaving badly.

....and there is no corruption in the armed forces....

There is a big difference between corruption and commission. Commission is received in exchange for performing a contract to full specs at the contractors expense. Corruption is involved when said contract is performed at the expense of standards. PM Banharn understood this concept very well that is why you have high quality Expressways built all over Bangkok.

The Yingluck Government used Public Funds as incentives to procure votes. That is corruption.