Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Police urged to help heal divideThe Sunday Nation BANGKOK: -- Lt-General Kampanart Ruddit, director of the Reconciliation for Reform Centre, urged police to talk to the public so they understand the national reconciliation process.In a meeting with 1,400 police officers yesterday, Kampanart said the success or failure of the process hinged on people properly understanding why the coup took place.He said coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha would reach mandatory in five months, so police nationwide should help foster a climate of love and empathy and help create a democracy that was suited for Thailand.Kampanart said his centre was listening to people's views and this was considered the first step towards reconciliation. "Some have asked if the setting up of the Reconciliation for Reform Centre can solve a decade-old feud or not. I cannot answer, as it depends on the cooperation of the people who own this country," he said.Prayuth said during his weekly TV show on Friday that in the first phase of reconciliation, all groups - including rival groups - would be invited to meet to create an atmosphere of talking and listening. Legal action would be used only if necessary. He said the transfer of government officials would be done only when necessary so that the right people were in the right jobs and the atmosphere was good. The annual reshuffle would be for the next government to decide -- The Nation 2014-06-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? I was wondering about that choice of photo too :-) Maybe it's the red scarf that done him in 5555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealth Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? too bad it wasn't Amsterdam. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilliam Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? He's not a foreigner. That's Thai red shirt Thanat Thanawatcharanond who was arrested yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villy1111 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcisco Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I do believe that this article mentions the general large and in charge is facing mandatory retirement in 5 months, though in an utterly oblique way. Maybe will quit the army and run for PM, the on the job training he is currently getting might not go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The comment , "Help create a Democracy suited to Thailand" , this in itself is cause for concern, as they had Thai Democracy and look where it got them, another mention in the Guiness book of records. Business as usual score: 9/10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 So the parliamentary democracy wasn't good for thailand, lets find another, a better one. Let's see, here we have military democracy, the next is police democracy, after that self appointed government democracy. We can have many sort of democracies, non of them requiring any form of election, just purely based on love and compassion. That's how good thai rulers are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? Meea tahan nab kuadt, meea tamloat nab bank. Edited June 15, 2014 by MZurf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? Because the police ARE fatter than the soldier. Much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ggold Posted June 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2014 If it is going to be the same corrupt politicians standing for election as before, then this will all be a waste of time! Can you imagine Chalerm becoming an upstanding politician, not using threats or innuendo as a means to control any opposition? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusd Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 POLICE urged TO help heal? NOW THAT IS THE JOKE OF THE CENTURY. CORRUPT USELESS MONEY SWINDLERS CANNOT MAKE A COUNTRY GO FORWARD. Look at any intersection or long road or toll booth and you will see hands out for up to 2000 baht a swipe. GENERALS this needs to be addressed or the situation will never change. There is such good work going on but these people are at the core of all corruption and I am a novice here so if I SEE IT what really goes on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusd Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? Because the police ARE fatter than the soldier. Much. Maybe their pockets are weighing them down and also their big wait tightened MONEY BELTS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thait Spot Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 All the entire country wants is an honest and apolitical police force. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devaram Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Reconciliation means keep your mouth shut and do as we say! And come to our happy happy show next weekend and free movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? Because the police ARE fatter than the soldier. Much. Could it be b/c they have been at the "feeding trough" longer, and with a more voracious appetite to consume as much as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) National reconciliation with opponents placed in jail and others on the "run"? Its about destroying all supposed enemies of the "new" state, muzzle any and all discontent, no criticism allowed, no peaceful demonstrations against the coup permitted, media told to behave or face prosecution and closure, and the list goes on. How is imprisonment, huge fines etc for simply disagreeing with dictorship conducive to reconciliation? And using the most corrupt of the corrupt to make the public happy, what a lie it all is! Obey, obey, bow down and enjoy some stupid free movie, get the point children! Do not oppose or voice your opinion against your new leaders. You are all being watched! Freedom is just a myth! Edited June 15, 2014 by Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 The BIB are the everyday "in your face" example of all the things wrong with Thailand. Organized criminals who are policemen for that very reason - so that they can lie, cheat, and steal with impunity. They have the respect of no one. Least of all their own countrymen. They are the last group and the last choice on who can help heal anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchaismith Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) 555, what interested in something else other than lining their own pockets? People like that are few and far between here, I'm afraid. Edited June 15, 2014 by somchaismith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? too bad it wasn't Amsterdam. He is out of town and will not be back anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Why do the police look fatter than the military guy? Mia noi is a good cook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What is the photo, has this foreigner been arrested for something? He's not a foreigner. That's Thai red shirt Thanat Thanawatcharanond who was arrested yesterday. fair enough, not part of the redshirt club so that is way I didn;t know him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I would suspect something could be lost in the translation on this one. The message given to the 1400 (senior) police officers may just have been a bit different from that in the OP. There could have been some reference to how the previous police boss was liking his new assignment along with the others who were also shunted out. it could be that there was also mention of the police who have been charged over gambling. And that the 'healing the divide' may have had something to do with filling the positions left vacant, even touching on how much more difficult it would be if more positions became vacant. Just a friendly chat pointing out how much better it would be to cooperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggusoil Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 The comment , "Help create a Democracy suited to Thailand" , this in itself is cause for concern, as they had Thai Democracy and look where it got them, another mention in the Guiness book of records. Business as usual score: 9/10 What good does it do teaching police to be feel good, spin doctors, while they are really interested in enriching themselves? Besides wise Generals trying to keep the peace, I believe a great many Thai people already know what democracy really should be, including a corruption free judiciary and police force, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and real politicians to vote for. As in politicians representing the ordinary people and not just power and money mad autocrats. "Too tall an order?" is the question of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 "Police urged to help heal divide" They've taken sides with the man in Dubai already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 create a thailand that fits thais so greed & corruption included? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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