Thai army summons ex-PM Yingluck, others in Thaksin clan

[GeorgeO]

HOT TOPIC ALERT!

This one is going to ignite ThaiVisa today. Big question, will any of them respond....or are they even in the country right now?

Does Prayuth know what he 's doing, a bleak future for all of us.

Only if you're a Shin.

... or one of his puppets...!!

[Thaddeus]

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.

If you haven't done anything wrong .... why?

[Soutpeel]

Front page Daily News. Yingluck hides in Singapore.

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condo next door to the Red Bull guy ?

[chooka]

Front page Daily News. Yingluck hides in Singapore.

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Are you sure that is what it says. My translation is Donald Duck took a dump. It's all scribble to me and could say anything

[Piichai]

The military is announcing 100 names of people that must report to the military.

Am wondering if some of the recently found cache holders have begun to sing.

[rosst]

Love it, keep the pressure on - next they need the camel herder back here and under key as well. Go army.

First things first, take their passports and demand records of all assets and bank accounts in and out of Thailand.

Freeze all assets they can get their hands on and ask the anti corruption watchdog to go for the throat.

I am hoping the Generals declare a number of these people persona non gratis with regard to nominating for political election and then vet the nominations and hold elections. I am certain there are elements in P T who will welcome a clean out.

Sad that it needed a coup, I was hoping it could be sorted out some other way but they left the military no choice. The only condemnation you will hear is from outside Thailand.

[BlueSkyCowboy]

Wouldn't it be helpful for once if the US and that quite ineffective outfit, the UN actually understood a situation and supported it or at least remained neutral rather than condone it? We have been putting up with Suthep's and Jaturong's nonense for far too long and it has impacted our business and personal lives for the worse as the country suffers. So, Mr Kerry and Mr Moon, wake up and think and spare a thought for the real people who have been trying to make an honest living and have suffered for months because of this impasse. As you obviously can't help the situation, you really should keep quiet.

The Mekhong river hero hahaha Kerry and his pal Barry Soetero, my God, the scum Clinton etc we don't need their advise, NOBODY needs their advise

[Piichai]

What happens to Suthep and cronies ?

The PDRC supporters I've talked with this morning seem to be in good spirits.

[ATF]

The military is announcing 100 names of people that must report to the military.

Am wondering if some of the recently found cache holders have begun to sing.

Sure they are all singing like Mariah Carey now. I can tell you for a fact there have been significantly more arms found than have been made public.

[siampolee]

Thai army summons ex-PM Yingluck, others in Thaksin clan

It would seem as if that saying " as you sow so ye shall reap"" is now coming to bear upon the Shinwatra clan and their ilk.

This whole current situation is down to Thaksin and his ilks relentless pursuit of absolute power and insatiable greed, nothing more nothing less.

Papa Thaksin with his Red Shirts would indeed have been a seamless metamorphic process from Papa Doc Duvalier and his Ton Ton Macoute enforcers had the Shinwatra clan continued their Thailand takeover plan.

[Seastallion]

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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.

Not if the reforms are well structured and put in place. That's the main difference now, that both sides agree that rigourous reforms need to be crafted. Of course, PTP one side may be only paying lip-service to any reforms that hinder money politics and graft, but nonetheless, Citizen Joe Somchai is waking up and demanding the cycle be broken.

[Seastallion]

Thai army summons ex-PM Yingluck, others in Thaksin clan

It would seem as if that saying " as you sow so ye shall reap"" is now coming to bear upon the Shinwatra clan and their ilk.

This whole current situation is down to Thaksin and his ilks relentless pursuit of absolute power and insatiable greed, nothing more nothing less.

Papa Thaksin with his Red Shirts would indeed have been a seamless metamorphic process from Papa Doc Duvalier and his Ton Ton Macoute enforcers had the Shinwatra clan continued their Thailand takeover plan.

You know, that might not be such a fantastic analogy.

[webfact]

UPDATE:

NPOMC orders YIngluck, Yaowapa, 21 others to report themselves
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Peace and Order Maintaining Council issued an order early Friday, summoning former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and 22 other persons to report themselves to the coup makers.

The order was issued at 1:30 am. It asked the persons on the list to turn up a the Army Auditorium in Theves at 10 am.

The full list is:

1. Yingluck Shinawatra

2. Somchai Wongsawat

3. Varathep Ratanakorn

4. Noppadon Pattama

5. Bhokin Bhalakula

6. Pichai Naripthaphan

7. Phumtham Wechayacha

8. Saroj Hongchuwet

9. Sompong Amornwiwat

10. Lt Gen Manas Paorik

11. Gen Chaisit Shinawatra

12. Pol Lt Gen Chat Kuldilok

13. Prommin Lertsuridej

14. Pansak Winyarat

15. Suranand Vejjajiva

16. Worapong Tantiwetyanon

17. Yongyuth Tiyapairat

18. Chalerm Yoobamrung

19. Pol Gen Panupong Singhara Na Ayudhaya

20. Kriengkamol Laohapairot

21. Yaowapa Wongsawat

22. Thongtong Chantharangsu

23. Pol Maj Gen Thawat Boonfueng


-- The Nation 2014-05-23

[englishoak]

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.

If you haven't done anything wrong .... why?

youd trust a junta simply because according to you youve done nothing wrong would you ? Are you for real ?

sorry but id be gone before my name came up innocent or not....id be gone first ask questions later... you do know the record of military juntas and their sense of justice right ?

rabbit in the headlights ? naaa i think not

Edited May 23, 2014 by englishoak

[Scamper]

This extraordinary period in Thai history continues to set a new pace, as developments unfold quickly. Trying to sift through the news is the main challenge, and trying to verify such reporting in other publications is an added challenge. What we do know is that the Senate is functioning, and that is a key indicator and a very promising one at that. The courts similarly. It will likely take a number of days before things become clearer. The first aspect of the administration of this coup is clearly to secure control. Once that has been established, some path will likely emerge. But it is remarkable the change that has already taken place.There has been no violence or resistance. The PDRC remains jubilant.

[oops]

My guess is they will arrest her and her kronies to force Thaskin back to Thailand.

[empireboy]

I think the big issue will be what he does about Suthep! Does he let the little piece of turd roam free and gloat or does he show some serious impartiality??

[smedly]

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 perhaps do understand a little of what you are saying but also consider this

The stalemate has not been going on for a few days - it has been 6 months

Several key things needed to happen to move forward and Prayuth tabled those at the head of the meeting and got a negative response

PTP to immediately resign was the key one - this would have allowed all those concerned to get round the table and work out a path forward together all inclusive

For me this was not a debateable option - it had to happen

PTP for six months now have repeatedly refused to compromise on any front in fact they have done the complete opposite and tried every underhand way possible to intimidate - the generally peaceful - anti government supporters causing 27 deaths and massive numbers of injuries

If you are a trained negotiator there are some things called roadblocks to the process that must be removed

The Process - Negotiable

The Reforms - negotiable

The Election date - negotiable

One side in power and unwilling to compromise - Road Block

The stability of the country - not Negotiable - needed action to pay the farmers etc

This could easily have turned out differently

I am neither red or any other colour I am pro Thai people and I know the difference between what is right and what is wrong and in my opinion PTP were just wrong, they will now be investigated and the government books audited - if my gut feel is correct it will uncover the biggest scandal and unabated theft by corruption SE Asia has ever seen - but will see

[siampolee]

NPOMC orders YIngluck, Yaowapa, 21 others to report themselves

One wonders whether those aforementioned might not form a choir and make this their theme song.

[oops]

Probably needs them all together so they can finally sort things out. Would be funny if they d sent out a task force and pick up the 'puppetmaster'.

I think they will charge her with something then arrest her in hopes it will force Thasken back to Thailand.

[Piichai]

Front page Daily News. Yingluck hides in Singapore.

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Are you sure that is what it says. My translation is Donald Duck took a dump. It's all scribble to me and could say anything

Unfortunately for Poo, it's not about Donald Duck at all.

Shins on the run.

Gotta love it!

[fab4]

The military is announcing 100 names of people that must report to the military.

Am wondering if some of the recently found cache holders have begun to sing.

Sure they are all singing like Mariah Carey now. I can tell you for a fact there have been significantly more arms found than have been made public.

We all look forward to you providing those "facts". - I don't expect you'll supply any but what does that matter, your opinion is fact , right?

[siampolee]

oops post @# 110

My guess is they will arrest her and her kronies to force Thaskin back to Thailand.

I think you'll find that Thaksin by his runaway actions is like our cat and has already been to the vets.

[Imunatee Watchalotaporn]

It’s not that we don’t believe in democracy, it’s just that for the sake of the nation we can only allow democracy that selects the right people. Our history has proven to us over and over than the work of good men is the only proven source of prosperity, and any threats to that prosperity must be eradicated. Thaksin and any party under his control is a republican movement that uses carefully staged propaganda and the allure of a charismatic personality to cover up the truth. The sad thing is that the truth is readily available to anyone who is willing to look beyond his bubble of like-minded peers and read some actual history. But they’re too brainwashed to accept the fact that their hero is an autocrat, a self-serving elitist, and a collaborator with foreign powers.

[fab4]

Thai army summons ex-PM Yingluck, others in Thaksin clan

It would seem as if that saying " as you sow so ye shall reap"" is now coming to bear upon the Shinwatra clan and their ilk.

This whole current situation is down to Thaksin and his ilks relentless pursuit of absolute power and insatiable greed, nothing more nothing less.

Papa Thaksin with his Red Shirts would indeed have been a seamless metamorphic process from Papa Doc Duvalier and his Ton Ton Macoute enforcers had the Shinwatra clan continued their Thailand takeover plan.

Oh oh, he's found his "bumper book of despots" again. More mellifluous bile to follow, no doubt.

[Soutpeel]

Can't wait to see what the Army does when Yingers doesn't turn up at 10.00 am. It's going to be class!

They may give Chalerm "a pass" as one suspects he hasn't sobered up from the night before by 10:00am...

If the story is true..dear Yinger's is in Singapore, so we shall see....she may appear at 10:00am on Skype or Face time...

[bkkjames]

Due to report in 30 mins... wonder how many of the list will show up.

[edwinchester]

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..."

That post soared way over your head right?

[Piichai]

My guess is they will arrest her and her kronies to force Thaskin back to Thailand.

No one would be surprised more than me if Thaksin returned to Thailand to save his sister.

[siampolee]

fab4 post # 118.

We all look forward to you providing those "facts". - I don't expect you'll supply any but what does that matter, your opinion is fact , right?

Mirror mirror on the wall.

It would indeed be an interesting post to see you explain why you pursue a campaign of relentless support of a corrupt convicted bail jumping felon and his dictatorial aims.

No doubt Saint Scargill speaks to you and advises you in your sleep.