PM's reference to coup clarified

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PM's reference to coup clarified
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BANGKOK, Feb 12 -- Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Thursday clarified Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's reference to a coup d'etat which concerns the United States.

He also denied that the government was trying to pursue legal action against only one particular political party.

In response to US Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki's concern about Gen Prayut's reference to a coup in his interview during his visit to Japan, Maj Gen Sansern said that the prime minister meant that the coup happened when Thailand's normal political system had come to a dead end and that all Thai people are duty-bound to take good care of the country and participate in reform to introduce true democracy to prevent past incidents from recurring.

Gen Sansern stressed that the prime minister did not imply that another coup was possible in the future.

"I insist that the government maintains friendship with the US and other countries and adheres to the principle of co-existence with the global community. Therefore, there will not be adherence to any particular country. Relations and businesses with countries must be prioritized in the national interest. But the stance and movements of the US are understood as it must express itself as a country adhering to democracy," Maj Gen Sansern said.

Regarding the rumour that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to seek political asylum, he said that she rested at home and made no movements.

She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2015-02-12

[Mango Bob]

Quote: "She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said. (MCOT online news)" Amazing how he can say that with a straight face.

[NeverSure]

In the US that type of speech is what we call "spin," and I'm dizzy.

[Just1Voice]

She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said.

Did I miss the news where the Mad Monk, along with his hired goons, and Suthep, along with his hired goons, all went to court to face charges?

And the leaders of the Yellows who shut down the airports? And the ones who took over and occupied Gvt House? Did I also miss their days in court?

Thai Basic Education 101 - "How to Lie your ass off with a straight face."

[PatOngo]

Quote: "She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said. (MCOT online news)" Amazing how he can say that with a straight face.

Not really....they could say black was white with a straight face................oh, and a smile.

[lewy67]

She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said.

More comedy gold from the military government spokesperson.

[Strangebrew]

Coupe what coupe? I drive convertible. You can see we cleaned up the corruption in Thai police, we are making Thai people happy by making sure they get to bed early. We clean up sidewalks, cut smoking by farangs in half. Got arrest from Koh Tao murders, We don't have human trafficing But have found out a lot of people been sneaking in to country. We are doing road safety our tourism up 200% We have Chinese quality tourist Flocking here by the truck load, We are expanding airport, Our National airline now number one Our goal is to be Hub of democracy by April.

[Reigntax]

I'll bet my left ball there will be another coup within 5 years of the next election..... If and when an election takes place!

A leopard doesn t change it spots and what else can the Thai military do that they actually have experience in!

[bkkgooner]

Can someone tell me a SINGLE civic or political problem the army have solved in Thailand's history?

[Jessi]

In the US that type of speech is what we call "spin," and I'm dizzy.

Thailand "The hub of Spin"

[jacky54]

What's the penalty for leading an illegal coup? this needs to be clarified

[Thai at Heart]

What's the penalty for leading an illegal coup? this needs to be clarified

Certainly not a day in court.....

[brucec64]

Coupe what coupe? I drive convertible. You can see we cleaned up the corruption in Thai police, we are making Thai people happy by making sure they get to bed early. We clean up sidewalks, cut smoking by farangs in half. Got arrest from Koh Tao murders, We don't have human trafficing But have found out a lot of people been sneaking in to country. We are doing road safety our tourism up 200% We have Chinese quality tourist Flocking here by the truck load, We are expanding airport, Our National airline now number one Our goal is to be Hub of democracy by April.

And their crowing achievement - thay have managed to eliminate sex on Valentine's Day!

[brucec64]

I'll bet my left ball there will be another coup within 5 years of the next election..... If and when an election takes place!

A leopard doesn t change it spots and what else can the Thai military do that they actually have experience in!

Prayut was quoted in the Nikkei Times as saying:

http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/Policy-Politics/Thai-leader-pledges-to-weed-out-corruption-before-election

"The military has its proper role as a government agency, so don't worry," Prayuth said, while not ruling out the possibility of future interventions. "Thailand is different from other countries. If something cannot be solved [by the government], the military will solve it."

I'm not sure how to interpret this other than a threat of future coups!

No matter what that used-car-salesman spokesman is trying to spin. These guys must cringe anytime Prayuth opens his mouth.

[northernjohn]

Can someone tell me a SINGLE civic or political problem the army have solved in Thailand's history?

They got rid of Thaksin.

[lildragon]

There will not be a coup, there will not be a coup, there will not be a coup! *Coup happens* There will not be another one....maybe...

Thailand's saviors ladies and gents, just like they have been for the last 70 odd years

[metisdead]

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[whybother]

She faces criminal and civil lawsuits, not a political one, and the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too, Gen Sansern said.

Did I miss the news where the Mad Monk, along with his hired goons, and Suthep, along with his hired goons, all went to court to face charges?

And the leaders of the Yellows who shut down the airports? And the ones who took over and occupied Gvt House? Did I also miss their days in court?

Thai Basic Education 101 - "How to Lie your ass off with a straight face."

Yes.

[whybother]

What's the penalty for leading an illegal coup? this needs to be clarified

Which illegal coup? The last two were legal. It said so in the 2006 and 2014 interim constitutions.

Sarcasm aside, is there such a thing as a legal coup?

[brucec64]

What's the penalty for leading an illegal coup? this needs to be clarified

Which illegal coup? The last two were legal. It said so in the 2006 and 2014 interim constitutions.

Sarcasm aside, is there such a thing as a legal coup?

Only when they are successful.

[ikke]

How can you clarify a coup ???? With some Thainess maybe....

[ikke]

Can someone tell me a SINGLE civic or political problem the army have solved in Thailand's history?

Not in history and will not happen in the past as well ....

This time they caused a lot of problems, but solving none.....

[ldiablo]

It is the governments job to solve problems within the country and the . militaries job to protect the country from other countries. How can he say it's the militaries job and not the governments. He is quite the character.

[Bluespunk]

"Regarding the rumour that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra plans to seek political asylum, he said that she rested at home and made no movements."

An enema should help with that.

Or several cups of coffee, usually works for me.

[baboon]

Why can't they just be honest and say "Look, we'll do what we want and <deleted> you if you don't like it" instead of this pointless charade? Why do they want to be a laughingstock?

[oneday]

"...the government is not discriminating against any particular party as opponents of Ms Yingluck were brought to justice too..."

Funny, I haven't seen anything in the news for a long time now...huh, let's say since May...that anyone other than Yingluck, Pheu Thai members, Red Shirts and anyone connected with Thaksin was being pursued and prosecuted with astonishing vigor.

I thought Prayut was going to be neutral...me thinks I was wrong.

[RigPig]

Can someone tell me a SINGLE civic or political problem the army have solved in Thailand's history?

NO

[RigPig]

What's the penalty for leading an illegal coup? this needs to be clarified

Certainly not a day in court.....

¨Gen Sansern stressed that the prime minister did not imply that another coup was possible in the future.¨

I can´t wait for him to pass that the army will follow the elected government, their job will be to defend Thailand´s boarders and any further coup will be dealt with as treason and subsequently the firing squad. As in ANY other democratic country......

[kareona]

Can someone tell me a SINGLE civic or political problem the army have solved in Thailand's history?

No, they only make problems, and killed a lot of civilians in the line of duty.

[Fatty123]

''Gen Sansern stressed that the prime minister did not imply that another coup was possible in the future.''

He kept a straight face and everything.