Avoid reporting on Thaksin, PM tells media

[tifino]

'anything goes' - if means selling more newspapers

[Chao Lao Beach]

Oh the irony!!

By this stupid statement, he brings Thaksin straight into the media spotlight again!!

U make a good point

[rubl]

A bit overdone I think. I mean why would the media report on a figure who isn't even mentioned in History books?

BTW will this also mean the end of 'crime re-enactment', seeing 'suspects' behind a table loaded with goodies, things like that ?

[scorecard]

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"The media should not publish pictures of anyone who has violated the law"

So no more 'finger pointing' pictures at the crime scene?

The PM seems to be somewhat worried about Mr. Thaksin.

I suggest he has good reason to be concerned about the paymaster's activities and those of the pt udd and red shirt leaders.

Why? IMHO at the right time, they will do everything they possibly can, including lying / spinning / false reports / whatever to try derail reform and to stop change, and in doing so hope they can maintain the status quo of old and they can discredit the current government.

Go general go and watch your back.

and if his draconian efforts to control information inspire a backlash even from those Democrats who had supported the coup-- so be it. Right Scorecard?

Nice attempts to twist away from the focus of the article. You failed.

[Wombat6]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

[Wombat6]

This, in addition to already erasing Thaksin from kids school books, national reconciliation indeed.

The General is both envious and jealous of Thaksin.

"The main difference between envy and jealousy is that envy is an emotion related to coveting what someone else has, while jealousy is the emotion related to fear that something you have will be taken away by someone else."

Envious of Thaksin's enduring mega popularity.

Jealous that Thaksin will, in due course, take back government.

Ban, censor, suppress, threaten, harass, assault, demean, belittle and trample on the people as much as you like, this all only ends one way, with Thaksin Shinawatra back in the big chair and a great many Generals whiling away the hours in inactive posts.

I have to concur with the above as being a fair and balanced assessment of the most likely outcome

Of course you would concur with any Red Rant

[brd]

Never too late to do well since 2006 it should have been initiated.

Thank you PM Prayuth to order to stop to mention anything related to any Thaksin would even be better.

Flushing is the order of the day.

[bangkokfrog]

A tad paranoid and with 93% popularity too ???

I think we need to treat all opinion polls in this age of censorship and "good news only" reporting as highly suspect.

[BoristheBlade]

So is, claiming you will tackle corruption at all levels, then failing to do so on all levels.

So is missing the perfect chance to send a message to the mafias of Thailand ie Koh Tao

So is not issuing an arrest warrant for Thaksin and at the very least canceling his Thai passport

So is not showing the elite that fair play must prevail for all..ie Red Bull Junior

So is the attempt to silence the Thai Nation, NO ONE IS ABOVE CRITICISM listen to speeches by the TRUE leader of Thailand

This, in addition to already erasing Thaksin from kids school books, national reconciliation indeed.

The General is both envious and jealous of Thaksin.

"The main difference between envy and jealousy is that envy is an emotion related to coveting what someone else has, while jealousy is the emotion related to fear that something you have will be taken away by someone else."

Envious of Thaksin's enduring mega popularity.

Jealous that Thaksin will, in due course, take back government.

Ban, censor, suppress, threaten, harass, assault, demean, belittle and trample on the people as much as you like, this all only ends one way, with Thaksin Shinawatra back in the big chair and a great many Generals whiling away the hours in inactive posts.

Bomb, cheat, lie, steal, murder, mismanage the funds of the electorate and burn the Capital. Tell your Storm troops that you will be right there with them on the streets of Bangkok....but don't show up, add cowardice to his list of crimes. That Thaksin has the power to endear himself to the weak minded.

Edited November 3, 2014 by BoristheBlade

[blaze]

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"The media should not publish pictures of anyone who has violated the law"

So no more 'finger pointing' pictures at the crime scene?

The PM seems to be somewhat worried about Mr. Thaksin.

I suggest he has good reason to be concerned about the paymaster's activities and those of the pt udd and red shirt leaders.

Why? IMHO at the right time, they will do everything they possibly can, including lying / spinning / false reports / whatever to try derail reform and to stop change, and in doing so hope they can maintain the status quo of old and they can discredit the current government.

Go general go and watch your back.

and if his draconian efforts to control information inspire a backlash even from those Democrats who had supported the coup-- so be it. Right Scorecard?

Nice attempts to twist away from the focus of the article. You failed.

The focus of the article is very clear: the general has 'urged' the media not to talk about Thaksin. Coming from the person who has the authority to, under martial law, determine what can and can not be printed, this should and WILL be worrying news even to many of those who have given him qualified support until now. Maybe you are all for total censorship of the press- but there are many citizens of thailand who do not share your commitment to unfree speach and if you have the Generals ear, maybe a whisper that such draconian 'suggestions' could well backfire might be in the best inteterest of sustaining the 'overwhelming popularity' that we are told he now enjoys.

[ramrod711]

This, in addition to already erasing Thaksin from kids school books, national reconciliation indeed.

The General is both envious and jealous of Thaksin.

"The main difference between envy and jealousy is that envy is an emotion related to coveting what someone else has, while jealousy is the emotion related to fear that something you have will be taken away by someone else."

Envious of Thaksin's enduring mega popularity.

Jealous that Thaksin will, in due course, take back government.

Ban, censor, suppress, threaten, harass, assault, demean, belittle and trample on the people as much as you like, this all only ends one way, with Thaksin Shinawatra back in the big chair and a great many Generals whiling away the hours in inactive posts.

I have to concur with the above as being a fair and balanced assessment of the most likely outcome

Of course you do, believe me when I say, it comes as no surprise to anyone.

[metisdead]

Some posts have been removed as per the following:

Referring to Thailand or the government as a dictatorship, military dictatorship or other such terms will be removed.

Some baiting posts have been removed as well.

[Thailand]

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"The media should not publish pictures of anyone who has violated the law"

So no more 'finger pointing' pictures at the crime scene?

The PM seems to be somewhat worried about Mr. Thaksin.

I suggest he has good reason to be concerned about the paymaster's activities and those of the pt udd and red shirt leaders.

Why? IMHO at the right time, they will do everything they possibly can, including lying / spinning / false reports / whatever to try derail reform and to stop change, and in doing so hope they can maintain the status quo of old and they can discredit the current government.

Go general go and watch your back.

and if his draconian efforts to control information inspire a backlash even from those Democrats who had supported the coup-- so be it. Right Scorecard?

Nice attempts to twist away from the focus of the article. You failed.

Looks like he achieved exactly what he was trying to do.

[tonbridgebrit]

I quite agree with this. Thaksin is just too polarizing for Thailand and besides there is nothing really newsworthy about him anymore.

You are quite wrong then.

The Juntas dislike for Thaksin stems from the fact that he unites too many Thais (and therefore continues to win election after election).

To say that there is nothing really newsworthy about Thaksin is even more wrong than your first error.

This country will eventually be back in Thaksin's hands and how that change of government occurs will affect millions of peoples lives.

There will most likely be more deaths and most certainly be more economic hardship before the ghastly yellows are finally done away with for good.

Thaksin is a convicted crook, with 15 outstanding court cases waiting his return. He can't return without an amnesty. Even if he waits for the statute of limitations to expire on the 15 outstanding cases, he still has to deal with the conviction and jumping bail.

Do you really think a Thaksin dictatorship would be any different? One based on corruption, nepotism and a feudal family wannabee dynasty, the other based on reactionary elitist and the military.

The only people who acquire wealth under a Shin government are the Shins, their relatives and pals.

How about just ban people who are damaging to Thailand ?

[tonbridgebrit]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

The Nation is a pro-Thaksin newspaper. Bit like some of the other newspapers in Thailand.

[Local Drunk]

I quite agree with this. Thaksin is just too polarizing for Thailand and besides there is nothing really newsworthy about him anymore.

You are quite wrong then.

The Juntas dislike for Thaksin stems from the fact that he unites too many Thais (and therefore continues to win election after election).

To say that there is nothing really newsworthy about Thaksin is even more wrong than your first error.

This country will eventually be back in Thaksin's hands and how that change of government occurs will affect millions of peoples lives.

There will most likely be more deaths and most certainly be more economic hardship before the ghastly yellows are finally done away with for good.

There are uncountable newsworthy stories about Thaksin... Most of them are about corruption, extra judicial killings, domestic terrorism and a megalomaniac that demands his followers stringently follow his every word. You must know this quote very, very well: "Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acts" ...for the right price.

[Local Drunk]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

The Nation is a pro-Thaksin newspaper. Bit like some of the other newspapers in Thailand.

No... It's just a bit of very weak journalism. But your point is excellent... Why aren't they calling it like it is?

[ThaiSmarterThanYou]

Democracy like never before.

I'm not a red supporter but really wish they a great revenge, being so much humiliated is totally unacceptable...

[ggold]

So why allow Yingluck to go visiting him in the first place if you are uncomfortable with the media coverage?

It's a bit like telling your kid its OK he put a certain movie on TV but he can't watch it.

weren't Mr T and the general pals at one stage? after all didn't he take charge of the military during Yingluks tenure?

[Lupatria]

Finally he got the message...

[Robespiere]

I quite agree with this. Thaksin is just too polarizing for Thailand and besides there is nothing really newsworthy about him anymore.

You are quite wrong then.

The Juntas dislike for Thaksin stems from the fact that he unites too many Thais (and therefore continues to win election after election).

To say that there is nothing really newsworthy about Thaksin is even more wrong than your first error.

This country will eventually be back in Thaksin's hands and how that change of government occurs will affect millions of peoples lives.

There will most likely be more deaths and most certainly be more economic hardship before the ghastly yellows are finally done away with for good.

There are uncountable newsworthy stories about Thaksin... Most of them are about corruption, extra judicial killings, domestic terrorism and a megalomaniac that demands his followers stringently follow his every word. You must know this quote very, very well: "Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acts" ...for the right price.

You do realise that this is the last coup?

When an un-bastardised version democracy returns to Thailand, which it will, there will most likely be at least a decade of Shinawatra governments before they get voted out.

Thaksin is going to be in the news an awful lot - get used to it.

[JOC]

Democracy like never before.

I'm not a red supporter but really wish they a great revenge, being so much humiliated is totally unacceptable...

" I'm not a red supporter, but................................"

[blaze]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

The Nation is a pro-Thaksin newspaper. Bit like some of the other newspapers in Thailand.

an intteresting observation tonbridge. I have never read a single pro-thaksin editorial or even news item in that paper- unless you mean that by not screeching for the beheading of a thaksin on a jungle path, they reveal their pro Shin sympathies-- is that it?

Seriously- of late, the Nation has been a bit more prudent in its support for the coup- though it continues to feature lots of 'success' stories and polls irrefutably indicating the near universal (inside as well as out of thailand) popularity of the junta, This does NOT indicate that they are pro Thaksin- they may be seeking an eventual return to democracy-- but--- to call them Pro-0 Thaksin?

Edited November 3, 2014 by blaze

[Carrerakiss]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

Are you saying he wasn't a former prime minister then?

Criminal fugitives don't sell newspaper, criminal fugitives who are former PM's do sell newspapers. It's not hard to understand. Just think business instead of polarized political opinion.

[Robespiere]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

The Nation is a pro-Thaksin newspaper. Bit like some of the other newspapers in Thailand.

180 degrees wrong.

The Nation is, first and foremost an anti-Thaksin rag.

"After Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was elected in 2001, several companies associated with him ceased to advertise in The Nation. The newspaper reported on the advertising cuts and adopted a vehemently anti-Thaksin editorial line."

[JOC]

So why allow Yingluck to go visiting him in the first place if you are uncomfortable with the media coverage?

It's a bit like telling your kid its OK he put a certain movie on TV but he can't watch it.

weren't Mr T and the general pals at one stage? after all didn't he take charge of the military during Yingluks tenure?

Yes he was in charge of the army under Yingluck, and a lot of what happened could have been avoided if he had simply done his duty as armychief under an elected government!!

But he was powerhungry already then, with his eager errand boy, the fake monk. clearing the path for him!!

[bangrak]

Khun PM, could you please extend this to his sisters, daughters, brothers, son, inlaws, the whole Shinawatra clan, please, as, to remain in your logic, they have all committed criminal offences or are at least accessories or accomplices to such, and have all been profitting from the alleged crimes in cases Thaksin is avoiding the introduction of in front of the Courts by simply not being physically present (another rule which needs to be changed...) safely awaiting the statue of limitations (also in need of change, to be suspended while the suspect stays away on purpose) from abroad! Thank you!

[Local Drunk]

I quite agree with this. Thaksin is just too polarizing for Thailand and besides there is nothing really newsworthy about him anymore.

You are quite wrong then.

The Juntas dislike for Thaksin stems from the fact that he unites too many Thais (and therefore continues to win election after election).

To say that there is nothing really newsworthy about Thaksin is even more wrong than your first error.

This country will eventually be back in Thaksin's hands and how that change of government occurs will affect millions of peoples lives.

There will most likely be more deaths and most certainly be more economic hardship before the ghastly yellows are finally done away with for good.

There are uncountable newsworthy stories about Thaksin... Most of them are about corruption, extra judicial killings, domestic terrorism and a megalomaniac that demands his followers stringently follow his every word. You must know this quote very, very well: "Thaksin thinks Pheu Thai acts" ...for the right price.

You do realise that this is the last coup?

When an un-bastardised version democracy returns to Thailand, which it will, there will most likely be at least a decade of Shinawatra governments before they get voted out.

Thaksin is going to be in the news an awful lot - get used to it.

"You do realise that this is the last coup?"

That's what they said about the coup before last coup.

"When an un-bastardised version democracy returns to Thailand, which it will, there will most likely be at least a decade of Shinawatra governments before they get voted out."

I'd wait for it to happen in the West first.

"Thaksin is going to be in the news an awful lot - get used to it."

He will be when the PM says he can be. Get used to it.

Edited to say: I typed very slowly so that you would get it.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Local Drunk

[BirdsandBooze]

The PM is going to create a nemesis for himself where one doesn't currently exist. Relax.

[Robespiere]

It amazes me that "The Press" still refer to him as 'former Prime minister'..They should be using his current description..."Criminal Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra"

The Nation is a pro-Thaksin newspaper. Bit like some of the other newspapers in Thailand.

an intteresting observation tonbridge. I have never read a single pro-thaksin editorial or even news item in that paper- unless you mean that by not screeching for the beheading of a thaksin on a jungle path, they reveal their pro Shin sympathies-- is that it?

Seriously- of late, the Nation has been a bit more prudent in its support for the coup- though it continues to feature lots of 'success' stories and polls irrefutably indicating the near universal (inside as well as out of thailand) popularity of the junta, This does NOT indicate that they are pro Thaksin- they may be seeking an eventual return to democracy-- but--- to call them Pro-0 Thaksin?

Newspapers care about advertisers.

Big business is worried about how much money the General has been spending on, of all things, populist policies and the complete lack of planning as to how the spending is going to be funded and ultimately paid back without entirely destroying the economy.

In addition to the spending, many of the Generals reforms (foreign business ownership) his image (only ugly girls should wear bikinis) and his lack of leadership in fighting corruption (Koh Toa murders / microphones) is decimating inflows of international capital (investments / tourism).

Economy in the tank = no profits for big business = no advertising dollars for newspapers

This is why The Nation is now starting to reverse its unquestioning support of the coup.... self preservation.