Capture of Sombat was 'accidental'

[Lite Beer]

ANTI-COUP LEADER
Capture of Sombat was 'accidental'
The Nation

Sombat

BANGKOK: -- The arrest of leading anti-coup campaigner Sombat Boonngam-anong on Thursday night was accidental and came from a joint police-military raid on a house in Chon Buri suspected of operating a website insulting the monarchy and inciting violence.

A source involved in the arrest said police, military and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) officials worked together to locate the house in Phan Thong district on the eastern seaboard before the raid was made.

Sombat was found inside the house during the raid by police and soldiers. The red-shirt activist had spearheaded an online campaign to stage illegal rallies against the military's seizure of power.

A senior police officer in Phan Thong shares the same family name as a red-shirt.

Other sources said yesterday that Sombat's arrest came after authorities tracked suspected Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, but they did not clarify whether he was the intended target.

"We have a team who tracked him through the Internet," Army spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong was quoted as saying by Agence France-Presse.

Earlier news reports quoted an adviser to Police Maj General Pisit Pao-in, permanent secretary of Information, Communications and Technology, as saying that the NIA had played a part in arresting Sombat by tracing his IP address. But NIA director Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana yesterday denied the agency was involved.

Just one day after the May 22 coup, Sombat was summoned to report to the ruling junta. He refused to turn himself in but instead started an anti-coup campaign through social media.

"I do not accept the power of the coup-makers," he said on Facebook.

But on Thursday night, he last post said: "I have been arrested."

Colonel Winthai Suvari, spokesman for the junta, said it was likely Sombat would be detained for about a week before he is handed over to a military court.

-- The Nation 2014-06-07

[Robby nz]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

[UbonRatch]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

[Chao Lao Beach]

Big Brother know to much

[Luger2]

The arrest of leading anti-coup campaigner Sombat Boonngam-anong on Thursday night was accidental and came from a joint police-military raid on a house in Chon Buri suspected of operating a website insulting the monarchy and inciting violence.

Not so surprising then that Sombat was also found at this house.

[winstonc]

by hook or by crook keep reeling them in...well done chaps...no 500 baht fine for this naughty boy..

[coma]

Time to suck it up.

[lemonjelly]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

If I'm not mistaken, he was calling for non-violent protest.

[ratcatcher]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

If I'm not mistaken, he was calling for non-violent protest.

Violent---non-violent, he ran his mouth once too often...............going down.

[Mackie]

It will do him a lot of good. He started acting like a spoiled brat. Too much junk food. All those McDonalds and KFC meals. Brown rice and hard work will get him back into shape. Send him to work in rice fields. Let him and others contribute to the part of society they claim to represent in a meaningful way.

Edited June 7, 2014 by Mackie

[BSJ]

Just another smart A

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..............................S who thinks he has the right to create problems which effect ordinary people and destabilize the wider community/country.

[Stradavarius37]

His next facebook post - "I am being buggered in jail".

[mca]

And after looking at the photo in the OP I would highly recommend that Psy never comes to Bangkok to do a concert in case he's accidentally picked up for "reeducation"

[rametindallas]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

[Roadman]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

If I'm not mistaken, he was calling for non-violent protest.

Agree and that was what set him apart from the UDD / other Red hard liners. Congrats to the Army in learning to play Facebook cat and mouse. Khun Sombat struggled to realise he was always only the mouse.

[chainarong]

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His next facebook post - "I am being buggered in jail".

Well I'll be buggered

[ginjag]

Is this a photo of Roy Orbison ?????

[IamNoone88]

From the BBC: His arrest has been denounced by Amnesty International who described it as part of "a systematic and widening crackdown on key human rights" by the military.

"Sombat Boonngamanong should be released immediately unless he is charged with a recognisable criminal offence and remanded by an independent, civilian court," said human rights group's Asia director, Richard Bennett.

In my opinion, the above clearly demonstrates the shallow and understanding and lip service Amnesty International has of situation. Conveniently left out is any mention to the farmers who have been paid and their lives improved. The negative impact of the demonstratioms had on business prior to the coup and the people retrenched. The crackdown on illegal arms and illegal activities in resort destinations.

Wake up Amnesty and the BBC and start seeing this as a good thing with fairer reporting. No more donations from my pocket either.

[AleG]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

I think you are mistaken, it was not him on that photo, also he never advocated violence, no need to make things up.

[rametindallas]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

I think you are mistaken, it was not him on that photo, also he never advocated violence, no need to make things up.

I stand corrected. My apologies to both you and Sombat.

The person in this photo I saw on the 'Catch me if you can' thread was purported to be Sombat with Ko Tee. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/728696-catch-me-if-you-can-red-leader/page-5 post #123

[noitom]

The photo above seems to illustrate that this guy perceives himself to be a comedian of some sort. If not a comedian in his get up, he must be a fool, based on the photo.

[Morch]

It will do him a lot of good. He started acting like a spoiled brat. Too much junk food. All those McDonalds and KFC meals. Brown rice and hard work will get him back into shape. Send him to work in rice fields. Let him and others contribute to the part of society they claim to represent in a meaningful way.

I am by no means a fan of his, but think he's actually done more meaningful community related work than many other Thai politicians.

[Morch]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

It is not a red-shirt trait, it's a Thai trait.

Can see it every day on the roads.

Can see it in connection with many things related to safety issues.

Was also in evidence with PDRC leaders ignoring court orders.

[longway]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

Actually he is one of the good guys, a true democracy activist unlike many of the other red shirt leaders. He split his group from the UDD after Thaksin attempted his amnesty and the UDD did nothing.

He was even attmpting to set up a political party. I hope he gets out soon and they don't give him too hard a time.

[thumper101]

He stuck his middle finger up when hundreds of others complied with the request for an audience with the junta.. Now most of the others are free and enjoying their life with their families and friends. While Sombat's silly childish behaviour has landed him in the nick, and I hope during his time in detention, he is able to reflect on his stupidity.

This is not a game, and he will only be seen as a 'hero' or 'freedom fighter' by the lesser intelligences. Thaksin couldn't give a flying fart for this guy's detention, even if he got 20 years.

As for amnesty international..... they seem to be openly encouraging breeches of martial law. If people were to use this rhetoric to bolster their defiance of the junta and martial law, it can see many more detained as a result.... way to go AI. This is Thailand not Iran, the detainees are treated very well, and are not being horrifically tortured..... Go find a cause worth fighting.. Leave Thailand to sort out its problems the Thai way.... Guantanamo Bay is the other way.

[winstonc]

Sure from his point of view it was a huge accident.

Accident or not, it's still a success in getting another violent douchebag sorted out.

If I'm not mistaken, he was calling for non-violent protest.

Violent---non-violent, he ran his mouth once too often...............going down.

going down..mmm he sure will once hes locked up..

[Bakseeda]

Big Brother know to much

Let this be a lesson to TV Red shirt sympathisers... "traced through their IP Addresses"

[Puwa]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

Actually that's not him in the photo with Ko Tee. The captions were misleading, and if you look again you can see that those were two different persons.

[rametindallas]

"Catch me if you can"

His hubris got him caught. Some posters on this forum, who were attributing all sorts of wonderful traits to him, will now know where to send the beers they wanted to buy him. This guy has his photo taken with Ko Tee where both are flashing handguns. He then goes on the run and taunts the NCPO. He is proof that people can be intelligent without being smart. I hope that, during his week in detention, the army can impress on him his responsibility to follow the law.

It's a common Red Shirt attribute that they only follow laws if they like them or when they like them. One may not like a particular law; in this case it is 'martial law', but it is still the law, and those that enforce it have the power. He sets a bad example for others when he openly flaunts the law. People like him are extending the time the military will be in power.

Actually that's not him in the photo with Ko Tee. The captions were misleading, and if you look again you can see that those were two different persons.

Then I was misled. The quality of he photo is not the best and I haven't seen many photos of Mr. Sombat. Take out the line where I say he was associating with Ko Tee and brandishing a handgun and I stand behind my post. Thanks for the further corroboration of that not being Mr. Sombat in the photo.

[Puwa]

I posted this once before and am posting it again. It's Sombat's pre-recorded message to be played in case he got arrested. I'm not persuading anyone to like or dislike him, agree or disagree, just adding something factual to this discussion. You can decide for yourself whether or not these are the rantings of a violent, dangerous criminal.

http://t.co/Ltip3eh4d1