Defence Minister: Mastermind behind movements against NCPO

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Defence Minister: Mastermind behind movements against NCPO
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BANGKOK, Nov 24 -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of Defence Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says the on-going moves against the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have not expanded, though he believes there is a mastermind behind the movement of students against the council.

The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council.

However, the minister noted that any opinion could be freely expressed, but would like those people who are against the military government to refrain from carrying out actions that could cause disunity and disrupt, as the government is trying its best to bring the nation back to peace and harmony.

The deputy premier stressed that he believes that there is someone encouraging the students to do what they did.

He emphasized that the government has asked for year to bring the country back to prosperity, which is now going in accord with the roadmap, and sought media help to clarify the situation to students who do not understand that the government is doing its best for the nation. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-11-24

[ramrod711]

The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council.

I doubt that this is true, there are many more than one that could do it. Some of them are young and idealistic, they are the ones to be admired for the strength of their convictions. Some of them are cynical, and some of them shout democracy but are in it for personal gain, they deserve our scorn. Then there is one person who has already stated that democracy is not the end goal, he should be in jail.

[RustBucket]

The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council.

Because according to Thai mathematics.... 10% of the nation is 1. So that means there are only 10 people in Thailand.

Glad we cleared that up. Now I want to ask why these other 10 people in Thailand always seen to be ahead of me in the queue at immigration.

[wilcopops]

"The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council." - yeah - impeccable logic.......... the country is is in the hands of ....well with comments like that, make your own mind up

[Dr Robert]

Utterly reprehensible garbage headline that is both provocative and innacurate. Let the NCPO do their job without the

facile headline grabbing journalese of those who poke a stick at a snake and whine when it bites them

[chainarong]

By restricting freedom of expression you are forcing it underground , there are always people with varying opinions and dare I say it Minister, opinions are like arsoles everyone has one and in a democracy every opinion counts , what's the point in stifling debate then in 18 months time you hold General elections and they can say (within reason ) what they like or are your reforms going to say that they can't

[metisdead]

Nonsense posts and replies have been removed.

[Nuddy]

It is sad that the people of Thailand cannot see that the General PM is trying to make happiness in Thailand.

He is to be revered and has done more in getting things done than any one else for a long time.

And of course the more projects approved means more percentage.

Regards

[Chris Lawrence]

It is sad that the people of Thailand cannot see that the General PM is trying to make happiness in Thailand.

He is to be revered and has done more in getting things done than any one else for a long time.

And of course the more projects approved means more percentage.

Regards

Nuddy, his younger brother is not good with adding up the right bank accounts?

[Chris Lawrence]

There is probably someone or some people behind the scenes; but if allied with students maybe not?

Just saying it puts a focus on the need to treat further student action with much more force.

The Government appears to want to quash any descent in the local and foreign press; I would imagine by doing this is showing the world the righteousness of the military actions. Any disruption seems to be a severe embarrassment?

[bangrak]

By restricting freedom of expression you are forcing it underground , there are always people with varying opinions and dare I say it Minister, opinions are like arsoles everyone has one and in a democracy every opinion counts , what's the point in stifling debate then in 18 months time you hold General elections and they can say (within reason ) what they like or are your reforms going to say that they can't

You are quite to the point with your comparison with a...holes, and everybody having one, maybe more than you know... (You should have left the 'democracy' bit out though, as there has never been anything such here, and it might take quite some time to come anywhere near to being able to start(!) the long process of becoming one).

An a...hole is indeed part of everyone's anatomy, it has a main natural function, and there is no problem with that either, as long as it happens in secluded private spaces, and the... bearer/carrier has enough knowledge of personal hygiene not to rejoin the company of others before having it cleaned up properly(?!).

The real problem is though when malafide persons knowingly feed the said bearers/carriers, here energetic, privileged(!) and gullible young persons, ...students with corrupted nutriments full of burnt oil and fermentating components, it leads the boys and girls to a state of uncontrolled explosive diarrhoea...

And Gen Prawit was very right to say IMO that behind this NOT genuine movement of, some, of the students, there is a mastermind! Sorry to have to add, and still IMO, that, in the good old proven logic of: look for who the crime profits to, there's not much choice: whether it's Thaksin, a Shin, some of their minions, or some hired 'PR' guys AGITATING the students, AND their mentors who should know, much, better but have the fear to be 'minimalised' in a new more social Thai society...

For what elections are concerned, what is it that you personally want the most to have? Elections in 18 months, any kind of, also as corrupted and rigged as before, or, are you a true democrat and want open, free, fair and honest elections, as soon as possible, even when having therefore to take place 'sometime' later? I'd go for N°2 anytime, but, hey, I had the chance to be born in an, old, democracy; what would you go for: N°1?

[recycled]

Really! I would have thought it would only take a third grader to belittle this mob.

[heybruce]

"The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council."

If he's referring to the Thai Researchers in Community Happiness Association polls? It's dangerous for a government to believe its own propaganda.

[Docno]

1984 has come late to Thailand. "Emmanuel Goldstein is a character in George Orwell's dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. He is the principal enemy of the state according to the Party." Goldstein was behind all opposition to the state because 'free-thinking' people could not help but support the state and revere the leadership. I wonder if translations of 1984 or Animal Farm make it into the schools here.

Next, coming to a muang near you, the two minute hate. You can guess which bogeyman's photo might be on the screen. This is how it was envisioned in the film adaptation of 1984:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0vvvPZd6_D8#t=138 (for the start of the sequence)

Edited November 24, 2014 by Docno

[englishoak]

I can understand his disbelief in Thai students acting on their own initiative.

[candide]

They should get inspiration from the "hundred flowers" campain of Mao

[chooka]

"The defence minister said that the act of distributing leaflets against the NCPO could be carried out by only one person, as a poll has shown that the majority of the people does not agree with acts against the council." - yeah - impeccable logic.......... the country is is in the hands of ....well with comments like that, make your own mind up

Court Jesters. I think now is the time for panic.

[Chris Lawrence]

Maybe the mastermind(s) are the ones that just got caught with billions of baht at home, the police boys?

[smutcakes]

Hell of a brass neck on this fella given his long reputed support for anti government movements previously. This guy and his 'brother' at the interior ministry are some of the real powerbrokers behind the NCPO.

[FangFerang]

"The deputy premier stressed that he believes that there is someone encouraging the students to do what they did."

Hilarious!!! So the students are robots? No sir, they are thinking their own thoughts.

What sophistry!!

[FangFerang]

A Mastermind? So only one person hates the junta? Idiots.

[BSJ]

Wouldn't it be fantastic news if a report came out the university students of Thailand were devoting 100% more time to their studies.

[whybother]

"The deputy premier stressed that he believes that there is someone encouraging the students to do what they did."

Hilarious!!! So the students are robots? No sir, they are thinking their own thoughts.

What sophistry!!

They are Thai students. They are taught NOT to think.

[Fat Haggis]

Wouldn't it be fantastic news if a report came out the university students of Thailand were devoting 100% more time to their studies.

Doesn't seem to happen anywhere else in the world so why should Thailands students be any different?

[hugh2121]

However, the minister noted that any opinion could be freely expressed,

REALLY???

[maxme]

"The deputy premier stressed that he believes that there is someone encouraging the students to do what they did."

Hilarious!!! So the students are robots? No sir, they are thinking their own thoughts.

What sophistry!!

They are Thai students. They are taught NOT to think.

While that is not a total inaccurate statement, it is a pretty broad statement. Are you saying that there aren't a single smart student or are you just claiming only those that are standing up against the junta are braindead?