PM Prayut prepares Isaan visit

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PM Prepares for tomorrow’s NE Region visit

BANGKOK, 18 Nov 2014, (NNT) -The Interior Minister General Anupong Phaojinda has urged all sides to refrain from staging protests against Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha during his visit to Khon Kaen and Kalasin tomorrow, saying that such moves would affect the nation’s image.

According to General Anupong Phaojinda, the Interior Minister, such a protest will affect the nation's image. Meanwhile, the PM said his visit to the two provinces was to inspect the government's drought handling measures, and that similar visits would be made to other regions. He also said he would take the opportunity to create understanding among the locals while informing them of the government’s past works and future projects.

General Anupong has expressed his optimism that the majority of the residents understand how the current administration works. He is convinced that the Prime Minister’s visits would not face any opposition.

-- NNT 2014-11-18

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Khon Kaen Redshirt Leader Welcomes Prayuth To Northeast
By Khaosod English


Redshirts rally in support of former PM Yingluck Shinawatra's government in Khon Kaen, 2 March 2014.

KHON KAEN — A core Redshirt activist in Khon Kaen province said his supporters will not stage any protests against the upcoming visit by Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.

"We agree with his trip," said Napadol Seedatan, a coordinator of the Redshirts' umbrella group, the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD). "We will not stage any resistance or protest."

Gen. Prayuth, who chairs Thailand’s military junta and is also Prime Minister, is set to tour Khon Kaen on 19 November to collect opinions from the public and listen to their concerns, officials said.

The visit will be Gen. Prayuth’s first trip to northeastern Thailand, the heartland of the political faction that supported the government toppled in the 22 May coup.

But Napadol said authorities do not need worry because Redshirts "want to see a national reconciliation."

"We want the country to be peaceful for the next election," Napadol told Khaosod. "We are waiting for the new constitution. If there is an election, we will run in the election in accordance with the democratic regime. Please rest assured that there won't be any protest against the Prime Minister."

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1416223342&section=11


-- Khaosod English 2014-11-18

[ginjag]

There is NO NEED to come out with any comment about any opposition during the visit. PM. Just come and carry out what you have to do relating to drought matters, nothing more.

There needs to be better spokespersons for the PM. worry for what ?? you create more problems with these requests. If anyone wants to hold a banner up let them, they will be always these people no matter.

Hot heads and violent disruptors from the old regime ok then act.

WHY ON EARTH show a picture of the reds ????? WHY any picture of yellows pinks blues would have been appropriate.

This sort of dung stirring photos should not be plastered on topics. This is old Shin stuff that has not this sort of rabid following as before, the money dried up so did the following---well a big % anyway.

Edited November 18, 2014 by ginjag

[canopus1969]

saying that such moves would affect the nation’s image

[55Jay]

In other words "Don't protest, because it makes us look bad".

Well, PM did tell all the homeboys at the meeting last week, that he had a handle on things here. A big protest would be really embarrassing.

[The stuttering parrot]

Anyone who is delude enough to think that the red shirts are a spent force only need to take a look at this picture.

These people and millions more like them have been robbed again of their elected government.

Of course they are going to be polite and reserved while the junta circus tries another piece of disastrous PR and will bide their time until the next election .

They are not stupid or childish or haven't grown up they are informed and want their democracy back .

[khwaibah]

He should go to KK immigration and look into the the scam marriage extensions.

[benalibina]

saying that such moves would affect the nations image

Yes, it for sure seems like an open invitation for the bashers to come out in full force......

[Briggsy]

The Isaan political factions will be bartering for their piece of the pie right now. Nothing is off the table. "You don't want protests? What will you do for us?" will be one of many negotiating levers.

[ikke]

There is NO NEED to come out with any comment about any opposition during the visit. PM. Just come and carry out what you have to do relating to drought matters, nothing more.

There needs to be better spokespersons for the PM. worry for what ?? you create more problems with these requests. If anyone wants to hold a banner up let them, they will be always these people no matter.

Hot heads and violent disruptors from the old regime ok then act.

WHY ON EARTH show a picture of the reds ????? WHY any picture of yellows pinks blues would have been appropriate.

This sort of dung stirring photos should not be plastered on topics. This is old Shin stuff that has not this sort of rabid following as before, the money dried up so did the following---well a big % anyway.

Ginjag, we know you support the minority of all people in Thailand and the world, but please show some common sense in your comments, or maybe you are a Thai high ranked officer who is just posting with a fake account.

[djjamie]

One has to be pretty deluded to gauge the popularity of a spent political movement on a photograph of a few thousand people as in above.

When one has no tangible evidence to support their argument and ALL evidence is showing otherwise photos and "All the people I know support red" is the only arguments they have left.

Of course one could use that argument to suggest the PDRC are not a spent force and in fact the most popular movement going by the photo below and in fact if we use this desperate narrative to argue a majority then the PDRC actually had numbers at a protest site that the ed shirts could only dream of.

Of course I don't look at photo's or argue "all the people I know" to judge a majority. I look at facts and evidence.

If I had the red mindset Australia's majority would be sheep!

Lets hope Prayut has a PEACEFUL and constructive visit to Isaan. I for one look forward to seeing him in Khon Kaen and I take great solace in the fact that me and my family will be safe from any violence unlike when Ahbisit came to visit Khon Kaen and the reds threatened my family.

Edited November 18, 2014 by djjamie

[noitom]

Anupong says "the majority of the residents understand how this administration works." Therefore he doesn't anticpate opposition.

[benalibina]

They are not stupid or childish or haven't grown up they are informed and want their democracy back .

Excuse me !!

[Always18]

saying that such moves would affect the nation’s image

Yep................in a land where image is everything.

[The stuttering parrot]

Anyone coming from a free democratic nation like Australia and has enjoyed freedom of speech and opinions all their lives should be ashamed of themselves for supporting the junta and thinly disguising the majority of thai people who voted for the PTP as. Sheep.

That's why the yellow elite will never win with their superior attitude in referring to north as buffalo brains.

[Fat Haggis]

"Of course I don't look at photo's or argue "all the people I know" to judge a majority. I look at facts and evidence."

Oh really? And what facts and evidence would this be ?

Please stop referring to rigged propaganda polls and you might get taken more seriously!!

So seeing as your going to see the PM you'll be posting pictures as proof your actually in Thailand as opposed to Australia then? ?

I look forwards to seeing your pictures of all the happy happy people then

[55Jay]

One has to be pretty deluded to gauge the popularity of a spent political movement on a photograph of a few thousand people as in above.

When one has no tangible evidence to support their argument and ALL evidence is showing otherwise photos and "All the people I know support red" is the only arguments they have left.

Of course one could use that argument to suggest the PDRC are not a spent force and in fact the most popular movement going by the photo below and in fact if we use this desperate narrative to argue a majority then the PDRC actually had numbers at a protest site that the ed shirts could only dream of.

Of course I don't look at photo's or argue "all the people I know" to judge a majority. I look at facts and evidence.

If I had the red mindset Australia's majority would be sheep!

Lets hope Prayut has a PEACEFUL and constructive visit to Isaan. I for one look forward to seeing him in Khon Kaen and I take great solace in the fact that me and my family will be safe from any violence unlike when Ahbisit came to visit Khon Kaen and the reds threatened my family.

When it comes to protests, no matter the color, a large majority are there for reasons other than knowledge and true conviction.

Your photo of the sheep sums it up nicely.

Edited November 18, 2014 by 55Jay

[peptidebomber]

Why show are picture of reds someone asks?? Gee I wonder, maybe because he is going to Isaan.

Some posters seem to the think the media should be a junta propaganda machine, or should I say more of a propaganda machine than they are now.

But well done to the General for making a effort to go see the peasants, it's only taken six months, I hope he does take advice and listen to the majority of the nation.

[toybits]

The protests will just affirm that not everything is alright in the country. Actually, nothing needs to be done. The country's image has already been affected. No further action needed here.

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[KhunBENQ]

He should go to KK immigration and look into the the scam marriage extensions.

He should also inspect the rest room and don't forget the nose clip

Edited November 18, 2014 by KhunBENQ

[Fat Haggis]

Jamie, serious question when the reds threatened your family where were you?

Why didn't you take them away to a safe® location where they wouldn't be threatened?

Of course we only have your word on this if it's true or not.

Someone threatens my family Id remove them

From that threat and then deal with that threat personally!!

[aussieinthailand]

There is NO NEED to come out with any comment about any opposition during the visit. PM. Just come and carry out what you have to do relating to drought matters, nothing more.

There needs to be better spokespersons for the PM. worry for what ?? you create more problems with these requests. If anyone wants to hold a banner up let them, they will be always these people no matter.

Hot heads and violent disruptors from the old regime ok then act.

WHY ON EARTH show a picture of the reds ????? WHY any picture of yellows pinks blues would have been appropriate.

This sort of dung stirring photos should not be plastered on topics. This is old Shin stuff that has not this sort of rabid following as before, the money dried up so did the following---well a big % anyway.

"This sort of dung stirring photos should not be plastered on topics." Your words mate.

So do you support the gagging of media as the powers that be are currently pushing at and stating it will stay that way until they see fit, and extend them to TV also? Or just the gagging of individuals opinions you don't agree with as is the situation currently on another topic?

I welcome the visit, he's here to do something constructive great that's his job as PM.

[55Jay]

Jamie, serious question when the reds threatened your family where were you?

Why didn't you take them away to a safe® location where they wouldn't be threatened?

Of course we only have your word on this if it's true or not.

Someone threatens my family Id remove them

From that threat and then deal with that threat personally!!

I'll wait with great interest to hear the circumstances but at first blush: Abhissit. Political Tinder Box. Event in red territory....... Probably not the ideal family fun night out. Even the village idiot knows there could be trouble. Risk vs. reward assessment time.

[Fat Haggis]

Every place in the world comes with inherent risks but you carry out personal risk assessment to see if there's other options to negate such risks.

Now what I have seen and read about the esteemed poster quite a few things don't add up.

Kohn Kaen a known red shirt stronghold without a doubt, so moving there is/was always a risk.

Local girl married to an opinionated Farang = increased risk

Local girl and family taking democracy lessons from opinionated Farang in a red stronghold = asking for trouble

Local girl married to opinionated democracy teacher who looks down on Issan people and questions their educational background and has referred to them as "buffaloes" = seriously asking for trouble

Local girl married to a Farang who keeps his opinions and thoughts to himself and doesn't do anything to jeapordise his family by talking smack/ about about things that do not concern him as he has no vote or say = no problems at all!!

?

[Commerce]

I thought the general image was that everybody was happy (measured in polls at 94% recently). Why would happy people demonstrate?

[Fat Haggis]

The question is will they arrest any groups of 5 or more supporters of the PM which is still technically a political event directly contrevening their own NCPO stance on political gatherings ??? 55555

[55Jay]

Shi_te, guess we can't put it off any longer. Alright, lads, lock and load, point the needle North!

Just kidding, Ginjag, don't lose your wig, mate.

[city]

One has to be pretty deluded to gauge the popularity of a spent political movement on a photograph of a few thousand people as in above.

When one has no tangible evidence to support their argument and ALL evidence is showing otherwise photos and "All the people I know support red" is the only arguments they have left.

Of course one could use that argument to suggest the PDRC are not a spent force and in fact the most popular movement going by the photo below and in fact if we use this desperate narrative to argue a majority then the PDRC actually had numbers at a protest site that the ed shirts could only dream of.

Of course I don't look at photo's or argue "all the people I know" to judge a majority. I look at facts and evidence.

If I had the red mindset Australia's majority would be sheep!

Lets hope Prayut has a PEACEFUL and constructive visit to Isaan. I for one look forward to seeing him in Khon Kaen and I take great solace in the fact that me and my family will be safe from any violence unlike when Ahbisit came to visit Khon Kaen and the reds threatened my family.

The only way we will surely know is to have an election....forgot that will expose this sham.Please explain how the red shirts threatened your family?

[city]

In other words "Don't protest, because it makes us look bad".

Well, PM did tell all the homeboys at the meeting last week, that he had a handle on things here. A big protest would be really embarrassing.

No red shirts but there will be a few coup supporters on the streets waving yellow flags. Good PR op that they will screw up