PDRC members tell their time in military lock-up

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PDRC members tell their time in military lock-up
Budsarakham Sinlapalavan
The Nation


Pictures posted on Facebook by PDRC spokeman Akanat Promphan, far left, after he was freed by the military.

BANGKOK: -- MEMBERS of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) freed on Monday from several days of military detention after acknowledging sedition charges are now telling the world of the experience on social media.

Taya Teepsuwan posted on her Facebook page on Monday evening about her detention.

She said she had now arrived home after four days in military custody. She posted that "life in the military camp" had been another valuable experience.

In the post she said she couldn't take in any luggage except one lipstick. Soldiers supplied the detainees with soap, toothbrushes, and mosquito nets but forbade them to use any communication devices.

"It's a body and mind training [exercise] to stay in a new place without prior notice," Taya posted.

Other PDRC leaders were released from the military compound on Monday.

PDRC spokesman Akanat Promphan posted his family pictures on his Instagram: @akanat_promphan and Facebook page that "family is the most important [for] moral support. Thank you and miss the Great Mass of People's family."

Akanat's mother Srisakul Promphan also posted her son's picture on her Facebook page, saying she had not "seen King [Akanat's nickname] smile like this [for a] long time. He also has a moustache maybe, the military house had no shaver."

Taya's husband Nataphol Teep-suwan also posted on his Facebook page that this was the first time he had returned home without contacting his children for four days.

Yesterday was also the 15th wedding anniversary of Taya and Nataphol, and she posted: "Happy anniversary to my lovely husband. I'm glad to be sharing my life with you na ja. Fifteen years have passed and many more loving, exciting and precious times [are] to come ja."

Chitpas Kridakorn posted that she was missing all PDRC supporters. She posted on Instagram a picture of her hugging her mother after she arrived home.

Anchalee Paireerak told of her daily life after she had been freed from the military house. Her post included pictures of her having meals with her friends.

Last Thursday, PDRC and red-shirt leaders, Pheu Thai and Democrat representatives and government representatives reported for a meeting chaired by General Prayuth Chan-ocha. They found themselves in the army's custody after the coup was declared.


-- The Nation 2014-05-28

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[JRSoul]

If that is a picture of Suthep in military detention, I might just volunteer.

[Thailand]

Tough being an executive criminal, red white or blue.

Not quite the Bangkok Hilton is it!

[Hockeybik]

LoS eh?

[Somtamnication]

Even their social media updates can be seen as going against the junta's wishes. They need shut up for a change and let time fly by.

[bkkgooner]

That's it lads you managed to divide the country even more, get people killed and turn civil servants lives upside down for six months, now back to your 20 million baht houses for wine and smiles for the camera.

[NongKhaiKid]

Even their social media updates can be seen as going against the junta's wishes. They need shut up for a change and let time fly by.

Great point but TIT and people in the spotlight just love it.

Move over Andy, 15 minutes is nothing.

[chooka]

are now telling the "world" of the experience on social media.

How many people around the world read Thai? I know of 2 outside of Thailand and they are thais living abroad.

[englishoak]

yeesh

[siampolee]

Bit like playing cards.

You bluff you bluster you lose, you play again you bluff you bluster you win. if you are going to play the game you must be aware of the effects and outcomes.

Compared to many other ''guests'' of the Thai incarceration system and of course other military junta's detention systems worldwide it would seem as if life was pretty easy.

One is led to wonder what the responses may have been had the detention facilities been like Guantanamo Bay or Spandua?

[MaxLee]

Waiting for that legendary slap on the wrist before going home....

[gabruce]

Tough being an executive criminal, red white or blue.

Not quite the Bangkok Hilton is it!

Edited. Simply put, this looks like a picture taken after getting out of custody and not a photo taken while in custody. So, I'm not sure about the humour or accuracy of your statement.

Edited May 28, 2014 by gabruce

[JRSoul]

That's it lads you managed to divide the country even more, get people killed and turn civil servants lives upside down for six months, now back to your 20 million baht houses for wine and smiles for the camera.

When you are trying to remove from government a pack of criminals with their own mercenary militia of violent thugs (prepared to kill, maim and intimidate on command), getting people killed is to be expected. Now that some of the thugs are being apprehended, along with ample evidence to convict, expect those giving the commands and supplying the funding to be identified. Hopefully this will extend to the very top; if nothing else sullying the reputation and possibly curtailing the lives of the heroes of the red movement.

Edited May 28, 2014 by JRSoul

[anon467367354]

Definitely looks like a picture outside of detention and who wouldn't want to share their experience on social medias?

It looks to me like they were treated fairly although as it was posted:

"It's a body and mind training [exercise] to stay in a new place without prior notice," Taya posted.

so I'm sure there was some serious stress going on in there as their futures were uncertain.

Easy for posters sitting at home to make light of the situation not having experienced it themselves.

Yes they look very happy, they should be, they are no longer caged up, good for them!

[Scott]

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[Eric Loh]

Who really care. They are thousands who have suffered due to these clowns and they are smiling and talk as though they been to Alcatraz. Nation should save the space and talk about their the wasted unsuccessful chaos to rid Taksin regime and in doing so caused many businesses to suffer.

[Gunna]

Tough being an executive criminal, red white or blue.

Not quite the Bangkok Hilton is it!

Edited. Simply put, this looks like a picture taken after getting out of custody and not a photo taken while in custody. So, I'm not sure about the humour or accuracy of your statement.

Also being charged with a crime doesn't make you a criminal.

Being convicted of a crime makes you a criminal, and when you flee it makes you a fugative

[zaphod reborn]

Prayuth said the detainees would benefit from experiencing the life of an army soldier. Perhaps serving 1 month in boot camp should be a requirement for all Thai politicians. The entire lot is sorely out of touch with the electorate and need a good dose of reality of how many Thais actually survive.

[HerbalEd]

This story is obviously missing any detail about what actually happened to them during their incarceration ... although that's not surprising.

[fab4]

At least abhisit didn't post any happy snappy's or torrid tales.

Mind you that could be because he was too embarrassed at being the first one released - on the same day as his "incarceration".

Then again, abhisit doesn't do embarrassed, no matter what the context is.

[rebelplatoon]

Ah well, next topic.

[Thailand]

Tough being an executive criminal, red white or blue.

Not quite the Bangkok Hilton is it!

Edited. Simply put, this looks like a picture taken after getting out of custody and not a photo taken while in custody. So, I'm not sure about the humour or accuracy of your statement.

Wow, really sorry you took umbrage.

Obviously they are taking the piss after being released, hopefully those that deserve it and are convicted accordingly will suffer the real thing, be they red,yellow, white ,blue etc.

[bobmac10]

tough love being applied?

[djjamie]

Sounds like the experience may have given the PDRC leaders a positive insight into themselves and they will be better off for it.

All smiles I see after the success of instigating reform for Thailand.

I do smile as that whistle is still arounds Suthep's neck.

He certainly is dedicated. Even after he was successful in promoting a drive to democracy he still shows he will still whistle blow corruption and abuse of power.

[Robroona]

At least abhisit didn't post any happy snappy's or torrid tales.

Mind you that could be because he was too embarrassed at being the first one released - on the same day as his "incarceration".

Then again, abhisit doesn't do embarrassed, no matter what the context is.

Or maybe he just had nothing to hide.

His pleasant demeanour and his non confrontational style over the last few months should teach you, Mr Flabby, a few things. His attempts find solutions were admirable, if maybe ineffective. Yet, unlike you and those of your ilk, he soldiered on.

Fabby, maybe you could learn something from this man. Knowing when to keep quiet might be a start

[Prbkk]

Only one lipstick for 4 days? This kind of sacrifice should be saluted by all fair-minded people. I just don't know how she survived the experience.

[fab4]

Sounds like the experience may have given the PDRC leaders a positive insight into themselves and they will be better off for it.

All smiles I see after the success of instigating reform for Thailand.

I do smile as that whistle is still arounds Suthep's neck.

He certainly is dedicated. Even after he was successful in promoting a drive to democracy he still shows he will still whistle blow corruption and abuse of power.

[wealth]

sweet, isn't it?

[fab4]

At least abhisit didn't post any happy snappy's or torrid tales.

Mind you that could be because he was too embarrassed at being the first one released - on the same day as his "incarceration".

Then again, abhisit doesn't do embarrassed, no matter what the context is.

Or maybe he just had nothing to hide.

His pleasant demeanour and his non confrontational style over the last few months should teach you, Mr Flabby, a few things. His attempts find solutions were admirable, if maybe ineffective. Yet, unlike you and those of your ilk, he soldiered on.

Fabby, maybe you could learn something from this man. Knowing when to keep quiet might be a start

You should learn something about this man before you carry on with your hagiography - he doesn't have any morals that I wish to adopt.

Oh, and thanks for the advice about keeping quiet - if I want censorship I'll rely on the army for that, not you.