Khon Kaen students protest at coup during PM's speech

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KHON KAEN
Khon Kaen students protest at coup during PM's speech



KHON KAEN: -- Five law students of Khon Kaen University on Wednesday greeted visiting Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha with anti-coup gesture before being escorted out of the hall.

Prayut, who was visiting Khon Kaen province to observe the drought situation, was speaking on the stage, when the three students showed no-coup gesture and tore off their shirts revealing black tshirts emblazoned with "No Coup".

Prayut seemed unperturbed, saying, "it's okay, they did not understand," and suggesting they file their complaints with Damrongtham Centre, which has been set up to receive complaints from the public.

Before continuing his speech, Prayut asked the audience, "is there anybody else wanting to protest?"

The five were taken to an army camp for registration of their protest.

They are members of Dao Din group, an non-governmental organisation in the northeastern region.

Prayut will travel to Kalasin province this afternoon to review the drought situation there.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Khon-Kaen-students-protest-at-coup-during-PMs-spee-30248124.html


-- The Nation 2014-11-19

[kotsak]

Wondering if the parents will see their kids again..

[Mango Bob]

I guess at least some of the Thai people are not happy.

[PREM-R]

Well, good for them, brave move. Worrying that "The five were taken to an army camp for registration of their protest." Wonder when they will be seen again?

[The stuttering parrot]

Now they took a lot of guts knowing exactly what the outcome would be.

Taking away no doubt for obligatory attitude adjustment talk however this is only the start of a massive ground swell.

Nice touch by the PM by saying anyone else want to protest?

Well yes prime minister how about the millions who want their democracy back.

Congratulations to the five for standing up for what they believe in and I hope they are all ok.

[siampolee]

Mind you of course nothing like this happened over the last 12 years or so did it ?

[chooka]

Part of the 6.3%.

Take them away to the attitude adjustment room and tie them to the rack. Now is there anyone else with an opinion?

That's a few more with opinions eliminated and happiness meter is rising and the P.M's popularity will be climbing towards 100%

[MaxLee]

"You have a death wish or something?"

[Snig27]

Part of the 6.3%.

Take them away to the attitude adjustment room and tie them to the rack. Now is there anyone else with an opinion?

That's a few more with opinions eliminated and happiness meter is rising and the P.M's popularity will be climbing towards 100%

Indeed - you have to wonder what will happen to these poor kids. How dare they think for themselves.

(Waiting for some idiot to mention Thaksin now, as in "what about under Thaksin?")

Edit: I see I was too late.

Edited November 19, 2014 by Snig27

[siampolee]

Snig27 post # 9

Indeed - you have to wonder what will happen to these poor kids. How dare they think for themselves.

(Waiting for some idiot to mention Thaksin now, as in "what about under Thaksin?")

Edit: I see I was too late.

An interesting comment there Snig27. You yourself posted the first ''Thaksin '' comment.

(Waiting for some idiot to mention Thaksin now, as in "what about under Thaksin?")

Indeed - you have to wonder what will happen to these poor kids. How dare they think for themselves.

(Waiting for some idiot to mention Thaksin now, as in "what about under Thaksin?")

Think before you post and do not judge yourself so harshly

Edited November 19, 2014 by siampolee

[fab4]

Prayut asked the audience, "is there anybody else wanting to protest?"

The five were taken to an army camp for registration of their protest.

A whole new lexicon is appearing;

coup - intervention

protesting against a coup - not understanding

and now we have

"registration"?........................................

[siampolee]

fab4, remember Red Shirt Schools and villages by any chance?

[pinkpanther99]

If Prayuth is so eager to see Thailand return to a democratic process then why not let these youngsters have their say?

In my opinion, these students should be encouraged to voice their opinions, providing they do so in a legal and peaceful manner. That's all part of a true democatractic process, right?

Merely dismissing them as saying they 'do not understand' is not only derogatory but is also nothing short of asinine in my view.

A leader of a country should lead, not just dismiss those beneath him who may have an opinion different from his own.

[Briggsy]

Khon Kaen University is a government university and admission is through the entrance exam. My point being this is a recognised university rather than just a Ratchaphat degree mill.

I wonder if these protestors will be allowed to graduate.

[chooka]

If Prayuth is so eager to see Thailand return to a democratic process then why not let these youngsters have their say?

In my opinion, these students should be encouraged to voice their opinions, providing they do so in a legal and peaceful manner. That's all part of a true democatractic process, right?

Merely dismissing them as saying they 'do not understand' is not only derogatory but is also nothing short of asinine in my view.

A leader of a country should lead, not just dismiss those beneath him who may have an opinion different from his own.

opinions are not appreciated under the current regime and people are being programed to have one thought only and that is for the admiration of dear leader.

[siampolee]

chooka post # 15

opinions are not appreciated under the current regime and people are being programed to have one thought only and that is for the admiration of dear leader.

Opinions were not appreciated under the past regimes and people were being programmed to have one thought only and that is for the admiration of the then puppet master dear leader and his clan and their ilk.

[Chris Lawrence]

'Prayut seemed unperturbed, saying, "it's okay, they did not understand," and suggesting they file their complaints with Damrongtham Centre, which has been set up to receive complaints from the public'

Those complaints go in the round draw under the desk.

'Before continuing his speech, Prayut asked the audience "is there anybody else wanting to protest?"'

Yeah the Colonels are waiting around the corner to speak to you. You will also be driven away for a few weeks if you don't understand. That’s what he forgot to tell them.

Should have asked about Dad's recent windfall and how much he got. I am sure that would have got a better response?

I hope the General is positive about the drought problem in the area. It may win friends.

[ExPratt]

Damrongtham Centre, ? did he mention a phone number ?

[chooka]

chooka post # 15

opinions are not appreciated under the current regime and people are being programed to have one thought only and that is for the admiration of dear leader.

Opinions were not appreciated under the past regimes and people were being programmed to have one thought only and that is for the admiration of the then puppet master dear leader and his clan and their ilk.

two identical peas in a pod then and the dear leader promised changes. I am glad you can see they are the same.

[borisloosebrain]

So one observes the drought situation by speaking on stage.

[WhizBang]

Prayut seemed unperturbed, saying, "it's okay, they did not understand,"

Hmmm, I wonder who it really is that does not understand? Prayut seems very out of touch with reality.

[toybits]

If Prayut want's to know how the people think - there you have it. PURE and Unadulterated as it can get. Straight out of the buffalo's mouths.

[metisdead]

Please use discretion in your references to the government. Phrases which can be considered as anti-coup will be removed. Referring to Thailand or the government as a dictatorship, military dictatorship or other such terms will be removed.

[binjalin]

ok... kudos to the students who, whilst listening to the great Prime Minister (who may stand for election one day), revealed their 'concerns' as students have done for 100s years

[DM07]

They just didn't understand and were taken to an Army- camp, where things were "explained" to them...

[Thailand]

Damrongtham Centre, ? did he mention a phone number ?

"Over the past four months, 211,797 complaints have been filed through the Damrongtham centres throughout the country. Of those, 191,797 cases, or 90.5 per cent, have been sorted out, according to Prayut. "

The most efficient government department ever?

[ExPratt]

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Damrongtham Centre, ? did he mention a phone number ?

"Over the past four months, 211,797 complaints have been filed through the Damrongtham centres throughout the country. Of those, 191,797 cases, or 90.5 per cent, have been sorted out, according to Prayut. "

The most efficient government department ever?

So exactly 20,000 left unresolved , So not only solving problems but keeping it neat as well

[Anthony5]

I guess at least some of the Thai people are not happy.

About 3,8% according to the latest poll wasn't it ? Must be that we have all seen them then.

[draftvader]

Prayut seemed unperturbed, saying, "it's okay, they did not understand,"

I would say that they seem to have knowledge and absolute clarity.

Edited November 19, 2014 by draftvader

[iReason]

"...is there anybody else wanting to protest?"

Translation:

Anyone else want to disappear in to an army camp for "registration"?

These kids are the tip of the iceberg.