Lite Beer Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Red-shirt Sombat tells of his time in prison on TwitterKornchanok Raksaseri,Kesinee TangkhiaoThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Red-shirt activist Sombat Boonngamanong, who was granted bail this week, went on Twitter to share his experience in detention and to explain the friendships that were sparked with fellow detainees from the rival yellow-shirt camp."I'd like to say that the yellow and red shirts detained are not criminals. They only have a different set of thoughts about what they think is correct," he wrote as @nuling."It's normal for people in prison to be different, especially in their political views. In Zone 1 [of the prison], I met a man referred to as 'the popcorn gunman'. To me he was just an ordinary man. I saw no clues of him being a professional gunman as viewed by many others in society," Sombat wrote.Other than meeting several prominent red shirts like Jeng Dokjik, former Pheu Thai MP Prasit Chaisisa and Somyos Prueksakasemsuk, Sombat said he also made friends with several yellow shirts - one of whom later began taking naps in the area where the red shirts hung out.Sombat, an activist working to solve problems related to children and teenagers, said he even had a chance to discuss drug-related problems with military officers while in detention.He wrote that the National Council for Peace and Order's policy to fight drugs would possibly win them public support."National reconciliation can only take place if people in society share a goal."If one of these goals is fighting drugs, everybody is likely to agree," he wrote."The military knows how severe the problem of drugs is - a colonel once told me that all conscripts need to undergo a physical check-up first."When the war on drugs kicked off [more than a decade ago], the military did what it could to prevent the smuggling of illegal narcotics and even launched the Wiwat Polmuang rehabilitation project, as there were far too many [drug addicts] for hospitals to deal with."Drug suppression, rehabilitation, campaigning to change the attitude of the young as well as measures to build a strong civil society must be implemented simultaneously," he wrote, adding that if rehabilitated addicts returned to live in the same environment, they would become addicts again.However, Sombat said his political views remained unchanged.Meanwhile, a military court yesterday gave police the green light to detain Sombat for another 12 days - from tomorrow to July 17 - as investigation into his charges had not been completed.However, Sombat - who was arrested early last month for leading an anti-coup campaign - has been temporarily released on a bail guarantee of Bt600,000 and under condition that he does not get involved in any political activities. He faces charges of inciting anti-coup sentiments, computer crime and ignoring NCPO summonses. Once released on Wednesday, Sombat was escorted to a court in Roi Et province in the Northeast to hear lese majeste charges. He was released on bail. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Red-shirt-Sombat-tells-of-his-time-in-prison-on-Tw-30237807.html -- The Nation 2014-07-05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Lots of political prisoners in Thailand. Taking naps and playing cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonRatch Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Judging by the set position of his mouth, dunno about a haircut but I can guess what he was doing for some of the time in prison. Maybe that's why he's made yellow friends.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love1012 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is he going to be jailed for life for his part in the 28 people including women and children that the red shirts murdered in cold blood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He sounds like a reasonable person,now at least, why take the piss. We all say things we regret in the heat of the moment,no need to get crucified for it when cooler tempers prevail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesgems Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 "He wrote that the National Council for Peace and Order's policy to fight drugs would possibly win them public support."National reconciliation can only take place if people in society share a goal."If one of these goals is fighting drugs, everybody is likely to agree," he wrote." Still hoping the war on drugs will work even to the point that it wins favor. Ha! History shows a different scenario. Wonder what medication he is on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 "National reconciliation can only take place if people in society share a goal". Making friends with yellow shirts!!! But, but, but according to the TV resident 'history is static' Reddie's there are different rules for the Red and Yellow shirts. Perhaps Khun Sombat meant what the Army is doing by camping them all together as a family... "National reconciliation can only take place if politicians share a jail". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... Maybe because they couldn't use Facebook, Skype, Twitter anymore and thus their chain of command was cut and they had to actually directly communicate with a live person... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soalbundy Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Judging by the set position of his mouth, dunno about a haircut but I can guess what he was doing for some of the time in prison. Maybe that's why he's made yellow friends.... You should give your fertile imagination a damned good thrashing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. I agree Soutpeel, and if I had my way not only would every single ThaiRouge and yellow shirt terrorist be behind bars but they would have their moronic supporters with them to cheer them up and keep them company. Especially the paid keyboard supporters who work in boiler rooms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Judging by the set position of his mouth, dunno about a haircut but I can guess what he was doing for some of the time in prison. Maybe that's why he's made yellow friends.... You should give your fertile imagination a damned good thrashing .........................."You should give your fertile imagination a damned good thrashing"............................. Thanks mate, funniest line I have read on TV for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaidam Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Talk about revising history!! Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok? Yes they did. If you need to see the video evidence yet again I can post it, although it has been posted so many times that all but the dullest will remember. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Talk about revising history!! Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok? Yes they did. If you need to see the video evidence yet again I can post it, although it has been posted so many times that all but the dullest will remember. You do not know what you are talking about. This thread is about Sombat, not Arisman or Nattawut. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Fabby your awake very early this fine Saturday morning, took your medication yet ? Since the coup and the positive reaction it has received from the people the number of Shin supporters has fallen off badly. They'll need their meds doing the work of ten now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Talk about revising history!! Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok? Yes they did. If you need to see the video evidence yet again I can post it, although it has been posted so many times that all but the dullest will remember. ..............................."Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok?".................................. Correct, jaidam. They did exactly that, in no uncertain terms. Which was why I was mildly amused when fabio made that ridiculous comment, unless he is just trying to start an argument. Or perhaps he has a link to a site proving that it was actually that fascist Suthep who made those famous statements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikemac Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Talk about revising history!! Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok? Yes they did. If you need to see the video evidence yet again I can post it, although it has been posted so many times that all but the dullest will remember. You do not know what you are talking about. This thread is about Sombat, not Arisman or Nattawut. A red is a red is a red.......................................... ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 So; 'The Popcorn Gunman' is just an 'ordinary man'. Well; i'm sure this ordinary man has been informed there is a job waiting for him with better than average pay when he gets out. Nothing like doing a bit of recruitment while you're in the slammer eh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Dude Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Judging by the set position of his mouth, dunno about a haircut but I can guess what he was doing for some of the time in prison. Maybe that's why he's made yellow friends.... That's a really funny one. I went back to look at the pic and laughed my pants off... hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan3 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Lots of political prisoners in Thailand. Taking naps and playing cards. Better taking naps then running the country by corrupt means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan3 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He looks healthier... Did he get a free haircut in jail?!? Judging by the set position of his mouth, dunno about a haircut but I can guess what he was doing for some of the time in prison. Maybe that's why he's made yellow friends.... You should give your fertile imagination a damned good thrashing .........................."You should give your fertile imagination a damned good thrashing"............................. Thanks mate, funniest line I have read on TV for ages. But true. You should. This is a serious situation for SOME of us and here you are taking the piss. You must really love Thailand since you care so much. NOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostsoul49 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He sounds like a reasonable person,now at least, why take the piss. We all say things we regret in the heat of the moment,no need to get crucified for it when cooler tempers prevail. I think there is a distinct difference between saying things in the heat of the moment and organizing political rebel movements. He is a out and out Thaksin supporting red shirt activist and therefore a credible danger to the stability of Thailand. What he is saying now (under conditions) and what is actually going on in his brain is another. He may be on bail, but like the rest of them, this is only temporary to make it look good and keep the reds quiet.... But they are still facing some serious charges and they will have to face some lengthy prison time in the future.... The court martials will be starting in the coming weeks I think there is a 50 day limit between being charged and being sentenced. Leniency will have a very negative future impact... Messages need to be sent out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sweatalot Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) I am quite surprised by these stories, one minute calling for an armed struggle and burn down BKK and once in jail they turn into mother Teresa This story is similar to the one about the guy released from the Cambodian nick, reading that it sounded like they had locked up Gandhi... If you knew anything about Sombat, or indeed the UDD, you probaly wouldn't have come up with the fatuous comment about calling for an "armed struggle" and "burn down BKK" but I suppose "they" are all the same to you. Talk about revising history!! Did leaders of the UDD stand on stage and call for the burning of Bangkok? Yes they did. If you need to see the video evidence yet again I can post it, although it has been posted so many times that all but the dullest will remember. You do not know what you are talking about. This thread is about Sombat, not Arisman or Nattawut. If somebody becomes a member of an aggressive group he agrees to the group policy. So when the leaders from the stage call for burning Bangkok everybody who does not leave this group shows their agreement and everybody who enters later agrees also. Edited July 5, 2014 by sweatalot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emptyset Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 Is he going to be jailed for life for his part in the 28 people including women and children that the red shirts murdered in cold blood? Nope. And people with uncompromising hatred fuelled attitudes like yourself are more responsible for violence than those who have consistently called for peaceful solutions and reminded that people on the other side are human too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emptyset Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 You do not know what you are talking about. This thread is about Sombat, not Arisman or Nattawut. If somebody becomes a member of an aggressive group he agrees to the group policy. So when the leaders from the stage call for burning Bangkok everybody who does not leave this group shows their agreement and everybody who enters later agrees also. The point I think fab4 was making is that Sombat never was part of the UDD. In fact whilst the arson was going on, Sombat and the slum activist Khru Prateep were on another stage at Din Daeng (one they'd set up themselves) desperately trying to calm people down. Obviously they couldn't as it was chaos and no leader had control over the situation. But they tried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emptyset Posted July 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2014 So; 'The Popcorn Gunman' is just an 'ordinary man'. Well; i'm sure this ordinary man has been informed there is a job waiting for him with better than average pay when he gets out. Nothing like doing a bit of recruitment while you're in the slammer eh ! Khao Sod had a full translation of his tweets about this Popcorn Gunman: @nuling: It's common for people in prison to be diverse, especially in terms of their political opinions. In Section 1, I met the suspect who is known as the Popcorn Gunman. @nuling: The first impression I had when I met Popcorn was that he is an ordinary person. Society's perception of him as some sort of professional gunman did not strike me as such at all. @nuling: I walked up to him and introduced myself as I reached out my hand in greeting. "Hello Popcorn. I am the Dotted Editor." @nuling: Although the beginning of the conversation between new friends of different colour - between Popcorn and the Dotted Editor - was a bit awkward, the wall of colour lowered after some time. @nuling: I will not go into details about the conversation between me and Popcorn because it won't be fair and it may affect legal prosecution. Let's just say, he is not a cruel person. http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1404386060&typecate=06§ion I don't think Sombat is claiming that the Popcorn gunman doesn't deserve punishment. He was part of a group which paralysed an unarmed elderly man. I see this message as more aimed at his (mostly red) twitter followers. No matter what someone has done, there is always a human side to them. And it's better to look for that side, rather than give in to hatred based on colours or other such divisions, which must often seem rather artificial when you're face to face with someone and realize that you probably have more in common than you previously thought. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 He sounds like a reasonable person,now at least, why take the piss. We all say things we regret in the heat of the moment,no need to get crucified for it when cooler tempers prevail. I think there is a distinct difference between saying things in the heat of the moment and organizing political rebel movements. He is a out and out Thaksin supporting red shirt activist and therefore a credible danger to the stability of Thailand. What he is saying now (under conditions) and what is actually going on in his brain is another. He may be on bail, but like the rest of them, this is only temporary to make it look good and keep the reds quiet.... But they are still facing some serious charges and they will have to face some lengthy prison time in the future.... The court martials will be starting in the coming weeks I think there is a 50 day limit between being charged and being sentenced. Leniency will have a very negative future impact... Messages need to be sent out. Yes, i can agree with much of what you have written, i can still remember the revulsion i felt when those two children were killed ( murdered ) with an RPG and instead of denouncement from the red shirts there was cheering at the '"strike back'' on the red shirt stage. Having said that i don't think we should sink into the frothy sea of Thai party politics as this isn't our party nor is it our politics. I have written many times before,even though many of us have businesses and or children here we are regarded as benign foreign bodies in a functioning organism. Unlike in Europe where foreigners living and working there are encouraged to participate and help form society, we are not welcome to do so here,in fact it is either forbidden or regarded as unwelcome interference regardless of which colour flag you pin on your chest. We are rather like lodgers in a family house where interaction with the family members isn't wanted,all they want is the rent and yet the lodger tries to take sides in a family argument, a little pathetic in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Is he going to be jailed for life for his part in the 28 people including women and children that the red shirts murdered in cold blood? Nope. And people with uncompromising hatred fuelled attitudes like yourself are more responsible for violence than those who have consistently called for peaceful solutions and reminded that people on the other side are human too. Nope. And people with uncompromising hatred fuelled attitudes like yourself are more responsible for violence than those who have consistently called for peaceful solutions and reminded that people on the other side are human too. Red rubbish ! Typical tactic, try to put the blame on someone else and make the redshirts look like the victims. Don't know who you are trying to fool but it won't work on me. I have personally witnessed how violent these lowlifes can be and I truly believe they should all be rounded up and charged for all their crimes. Try telling the families of the people/children killed by the reds how "human" they are. Perhaps yourself, Fab4 and a handful of other desperate red terrorist fans believe these lies spread about the poor reds, but nobody else does. Edited July 5, 2014 by mikemac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now