Lite Beer Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Red shirts turn out in large numbers to receive Apiwan's bodyThe Sunday Nation A red-shirt supporter waves a placard with the image of late Pheu Thai MP Apiwan Wiriyachai, as security guards maintain order amid the huge turnout of red shirts at Suvarnabhumi Airport BANGKOK: -- Red shirts gathered in huge numbers yesterday at a heavily secured Suvarnabhumi Airport to receive the body of Apiwan Wiriyachai, who died while receiving medical treatment in the Philippines.Members of the crowd, dressed in black, included many key red-shirt leaders such as Weng Tojirakarn, Thida Thavornseth, Nuttawut Saikuar and Jatuporn Promphan.They waited in front of the free zone in the airport terminal as hundreds of police and soldiers guarded all entrances. Police frequently warned the crowd not to express anything political in nature.Thai Airways International flight TG621 from Manila arrived with the body at 3.20pm.Jatuporn said he told national police chief General Somyot Poompanmuang that the gathering was non-political and the latter agreed to facilitate traffic management for the reception and transport of the body from the airport.He said the gathering was not a symbol of any political agenda but an act of mourning and the situation would return to normal at the end of the funeral ceremony next Sunday.The body of the former Parliament deputy speaker will be brought to the Bang Pai temple in Nonthaburi for the funeral ceremony, which starts today.Colonel Apiwan, a former deputy House speaker, died on Monday at age 65 from a lung infection. An outspoken supporter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the UDD movement, he fled Thailand after the military coup on May 22.Jatuporn said that many red-shirt supporters were likely to attend the funeral rites for Apiwan, as he had fought side by side with them. He said the gathering would proceed smoothly. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon warned last week that the funeral rites for the former Pheu Thai MP must be kept free of politics so that family and friends could pay their respects properly.Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra was expected to attend today, Jatuporn said. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Red-shirts-turn-out-in-large-numbers-to-receive-Ap-30245290.html -- The Nation 2014-10-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mango Bob Posted October 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2014 It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Jatuporn assured the gathering and funeral rites would be non-political and we all know what a fine, truthful and upstanding pillar of society he is. Does anyone really believe with so many reds and PTP together there will not be whispering about forbidden topics ? Mind you it's probably the lesser of two evils considering what might have happened has the govt said no reception committee and no funeral rites . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Wonder if Yingluck will be prevented from attending this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBerg Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Of course the reds have the right to bury one of their own. It does show things are at a stalemate now. It is only temporarily. The present government has to do much work and must improve life standard for the Thai people to quiet down the red movement. Else history will repeat itself over and over again. Nobody would gain anything from that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 '...Jatuporn said...that the gathering was non-political...', yeah, sure, really someone who can be trusted, NOT, 'A red shirt supporter waves a placard...', in English, in front of foreign media photographers probably, non-political too I assume, yet another 'uncontrolled individual' I guess 'Mr' Jatuporn? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. How have the army interfered? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. yes a crying shame Perhaps the police and army were there to facilitate the gathering and make sure there was as little disruption to the International airport and it's customers as possible - just a wild guess Not to mention keeping them all safe from armed attack with assault rifles and grenades and maintain security Edited October 12, 2014 by smedly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. yes a crying shame Perhaps the police and army were there to facilitate the gathering and make sure there was as little disruption to the International airport and it's customers as possible - just a wild guess That is what the police are for. Not the Army. Army needs to get back to their barracks. So you guess wrong. Edited October 12, 2014 by Mango Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Off-topic posts and replies removed. Please stick to the topic and the topic isn't about what you think of other posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seajae Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. yes a crying shame Perhaps the police and army were there to facilitate the gathering and make sure there was as little disruption to the International airport and it's customers as possible - just a wild guess That is what the police are for. Not the Army. Army needs to get back to their barracks. So you guess wrong. you mean the same way they stood around and let the reds kill protesters or did nothing to stop them in 2010, maybe if they actually did their job the army would not have to keep on doing it for them or even better if the reds stopped killing innocent people they wouldnt be needed at all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 What i do now throw out my red shirts?, i loved their determination and rightly so i know a lot will disagree with me but i won't care lol bc i never return to a post once written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. Have you been on holiday for the past 10 years? I didn't see any interfering, but remember that Thailand is still under marshal law and, with that, keep in mind this group's penchant for political upheaval. As pointed out, this thing will not go away any time soon; it's just a matter of time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxclever Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A great loss, he was one of the great leaders who tirelessly led the fight for freedom and democracy. My wife and her family are also attending the funeral rites, I pray the Junta will keep their snouts out of this but highly unlikely RIP Apiwan, the fight will go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 What i do now throw out my red shirts?, i loved their determination and rightly so Yes, it's amazing the level of 'determination' money can buy. I keep my red shirts; floors and toilets always need cleaning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A great loss, he was one of the great leaders who tirelessly led the fight for freedom and democracy. My wife and her family are also attending the funeral rites, I pray the Junta will keep their snouts out of this but highly unlikely RIP Apiwan, the fight will go on.his own version of "freedom and democracy" and we all know what that was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 Jatuporn assured the gathering and funeral rites would be non-political and we all know what a fine, truthful and upstanding pillar of society he is. Does anyone really believe with so many reds and PTP together there will not be whispering about forbidden topics ? Mind you it's probably the lesser of two evils considering what might have happened has the govt said no reception committee and no funeral rites . Some posters simply don't know,when it is time to shut up! Save your anti-red mantras for another thread. This is about recieving the body of a long time friend and colleague, not about political colours! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 Jatuporn assured the gathering and funeral rites would be non-political and we all know what a fine, truthful and upstanding pillar of society he is. Does anyone really believe with so many reds and PTP together there will not be whispering about forbidden topics ? Mind you it's probably the lesser of two evils considering what might have happened has the govt said no reception committee and no funeral rites . Some posters simply don't know,when it is time to shut up! Save your anti-red mantras for another thread. This is about recieving the body of a long time friend and colleague, not about political colours! Statement of fact not anti-red. i suppose your colour precludes recognition of he VERY serious charge he ran away from. I do not like to speak ill of the dead but isn't amazing how death can change a sinner into a saint or the Buddhist equivalent ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See the bears Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 & these idiots think they will just fade away & be happy subservient farmers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 & these idiots think they will just fade away & be happy subservient farmers! Actually they are hoping that after they are weaned off the government tit, they might find economically rewarding employment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 they'll be back of course one day as anyone who thinks the millions of red supporters have 'gone away' are utterly stupid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icare999 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. its a shame this vile creature was part of problems here for last decade under the directions of his master 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post icare999 Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. yes a crying shame Perhaps the police and army were there to facilitate the gathering and make sure there was as little disruption to the International airport and it's customers as possible - just a wild guess That is what the police are for. Not the Army. Army needs to get back to their barracks. So you guess wrong. police your having a laugh aren't you police do their job here ??? which planet are you from 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post icare999 Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 A great loss, he was one of the great leaders who tirelessly led the fight for freedom and democracy. My wife and her family are also attending the funeral rites, I pray the Junta will keep their snouts out of this but highly unlikely RIP Apiwan, the fight will go on. another brainwashed forang i guess or you and your wife would see this vile person forv what he was but then i guess you think his master is a poor political exile who's only concern is the well being of thailand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Local Drunk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 they'll be back of course one day as anyone who thinks the millions of red supporters have 'gone away' are utterly stupid Not anytime soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's a shame they can not receive the body of their friend without the Army interfering. Let's hope that many photos were taken so that identification can be made. Usually you don't see most of these peoples faces, they tend to wear masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
than Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A great reception for funeral of a criminal suspect. This reflect the real mind of UDD, a criminal organisation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A great reception for funeral of a criminal suspect. This reflect the real mind of UDD, a criminal organisation And what crime was he suspected of?? No matter what political colour, I think most people here will agree that the actual law is a little outdated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 The fact that this many people pitched prove that the reds are just waiting under the bed. Why go to the Philippines for medical treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Jatuporn assured the gathering and funeral rites would be non-political and we all know what a fine, truthful and upstanding pillar of society he is. Does anyone really believe with so many reds and PTP together there will not be whispering about forbidden topics ? Mind you it's probably the lesser of two evils considering what might have happened has the govt said no reception committee and no funeral rites . Even if "whispering about forbidden topics" took place ( a fanciful, fearful assumption) do you really think the security of the Nation would be at stake? The spectre of Lord Valdemort na Dubai striking fear into the hearts of honest god fearing people.......................good grief . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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