Southern banners denounce new 'Redshirt' governor

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Southern Banners Denounce New 'Redshirt' Governor
By Khaosod English


The text reads: "Citizens of Muang Khon [nickname of Nakhon Si Thammarat province] do not want a Redshirt governor" [Photo:Matichon]

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT—Soldiers have removed mysterious banners hung in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat that accused the newly appointed governor of being allied to the Redshirt movement.

The banners appeared in major intersections and roads in the province this morning. Witnesses said they were hung by a group of "men in black" who arrived in pick-up trucks and motorcycles.

"Citizens of Muang Khon [nickname of Nakhon Si Thammarat province] do not want a Redshirt governor," the banners proclaimed.

Pirasak Hinmuangkao, who served as director of Land Department under the previous government, was recently appointed by the Cabinet as governor of the southern province, replacing Apinan Suethanuwong. His term is due to begin on October 1.

Over 30 soldiers were later dispatched by 4th Region Army to remove all of the banners. Political protests of all kinds are banned by Thailand's military junta, which seized power in a coup d'etat on 22 May.

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-- Khaosod English 2014-09-22

[casindonet]

Those pesky MIB again....

[NongKhaiKid]

I suppose it's good the junta is being even handed in its approach to political protests but banning protests, free speech, academic discussions is questionable.

[thesetat2013]

Wouldn't the Director of Land dept be the person who turned a blind eye to all of the land encroachment that is being taken back by the Junta the past couple if months?

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[Mr Yim]

Wouldn't the Director of Land dept be the person who turned a blind eye to all of the land encroachment that is being taken back by the Junta the past couple if months?

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Only if he was aware of it, but considering Thailand is a pretty big country and he probably spent most of his time in Bangkok, it is possible he may not have been aware of the situation, otherwise I am sure someone would have attempted to bring a case against him.

[NanLaew]

Smart move by the junta. Place a red shirt as governor in the great blue (yellow) south.

Next they will plant a yellow (blue) shirt in the Khon Kaen governors mansion.

Must level the playing field...

[mango66]

Just this province is one with the most land encrochements on national Parks;

And now the boss of the land departement - usual oversee the land titles and encrochements,

getting an " inactive post " as Govener od Surat Thani !

Congratulations !!

[Cuchulainn]

The southerners will soon get rid of him.