webfact Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 PM says he will not bow to intimidation from ill-intent elementsBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha announced today that he would not bow to intimidation by ill-intent elements in the aftermath of the latest bomb attack against the Criminal Court on Saturday night which said was aimed to create public disturbance.However, he indicated that he would not tighten up the use of the martial law to deal with the ill-intent elements saying that only two out of 20 articles of martial law have been actually enforced by authorities – on is to make house or body searches without a court’s warrant and the other is the power to detain a suspect of up to seven days without court’s order.He insisted that the government had never abused martial law to restrict the rights and liberty of the public. He also denied as completely groundless an accusation that up to 3,000-4,000 people have been held in custody by virtue of the martial law.The prime minister admitted that he could not give 100 percent assurance that authorities could stop or prevent politicaly-motivated untoward incidents from happening so long as political divide remains. But he made clear that he is politically nonpartisan and his objective is to restore peace and order to enable the country to move forward.He assured that his government would be able to keep the situation under control. But he pleaded with members of the public to be on the lookout for trouble-makers and to help the government in the maintenance of peace and order.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-says-he-will-not-bow-to-intimidation-from-ill-intent-elements -- Thai PBS 2015-03-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am totally speechless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Well it's been relatively quiet up to now but it was only a matter of time before people got piss$d off with this clown. Can only see a steady escalation in the coming months... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Prime Minister, actions are better than words. Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you. History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Prime Minister, actions are better than words. Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you. History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings. I'm sure he's listening to you as intently as your own <deleted> up government is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TVGerry Posted March 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's been peaceful so far. And for those civil rights people crying about abuses, pray tell, anyone been killed so far? Anyone disappeared? Anyone in custody of the army? More people have died under Thaksin and his sister's reign. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted March 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 It's been peaceful so far. And for those civil rights people crying about abuses, pray tell, anyone been killed so far? Anyone disappeared? Anyone in custody of the army? More people have died under Thaksin and his sister's reign.I prefer the quiet and safety the general brought to the veiled threats and deaths of protesters under YL an Charlem. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Prayut says election might be disrupted if conflict drags onBANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha indicated that election might be disrupted if conflicts continues unabated. The prime minister’s remark came as two suspects were arrested for bombing the Criminal Court on Saturday night, and as the national police coming out to confirm the Saturday court bomb attack had connection with Siam Paragon bomb attacks in February.He said if the Constitution Drafting Committee finishes the draft charter, but conflicts remain unsolved and could not lead to election, then election might not be held as is earlier intended.But Gen Prayut pledged that he would never yield to those bad guys who are campaigning opposition movements.He assured that the planned threat of massive opposition movement on March 15 was not a concern for him as security authorities are well prepared for it.Touching on the bomb attack at the Criminal Court, Gen Prayut said security officials are investigating the connection between the bomb suspects and their mastermind which might have implication with a political movement overseas.When asked about a confession that the suspect had connection with the Organisation of Free Thais for Human Rights and Democracy set up by Mr Charupong Ruangsuwan, the former interior minister and former leader of the Pheu Thai party, Gen Prayut said the police would clarify the issue and expand investigation to find the linkage.As far as he knew, Mr Charupong is hiding in a neighbouring country, he said.Gen Prayut said security authorities kept all the protest movement under close surveillance and therefore could make immediate arrest when they attacked the court.He said security authorities could arrest bomb suspects promptly by executing martial law without seeking warrants from the court.He then asked the people what they wanted to see the country in progress or in conflict, saying the execution of martial law did not hurt normal citizens.He declined to say if the bomb attack would force security to strictly enforce martial law, saying it depended purely on conscience.He said responsible media should avoid news that could frighten the people.He said it was his conscience that forced him to cone in to resolve the problems in the country to prevent the country from being devastated more extensively.He was uncertain now if he could resolve all problems as long as opposition movements continue unabated.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prayut-says-election-might-be-disrupted-if-conflict-drags-on -- Thai PBS 2015-03-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 No Stability, No Election, Prayuth WarnsBy Khaosod EnglishBANGKOK — Speaking two days after a grenade was thrown at a court house in Bangkok, junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha warned that an election will not be held until the political climate is stable."Can you solve it?" Gen. Prayuth said today in response to a question about the grenade that exploded near the Criminal Court on Saturday night. "If you can't solve it, then no election.""No election!" the general shouted as the reporter prepared ask another question. "If you can't solve it, then no election! Are you done now?"Gen. Prayuth, who seized power from an elected government on 22 May 2014, has promised to hold elections after a new constitution is completed, provided that the political climate is deemed stable.Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the grenade attack, including the alleged grenade thrower and the driver of his getaway vehicle, the military says. No one was injured in the incident.The military also says there is evidence linking the perpetrators to the Redshirt movement, which supported the former government toppled in the coup.Speaking to reporters today, Gen. Prayuth described the grenade throwers as people who still want to continue their "political struggle" in the country.Source: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1425891626 -- Khaosod English 2015-03-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Always18 Posted March 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 Call me an old cynic if you will, but I can foresee a few more of these "attacks" as time goes by................ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 If they are really redshirts (and I don't doubt it) then not getting elections would punish them a lot. Lets hope its a deterrent not to start that civil war and bombings that they seem to want. Just wait your time and see if you can win by voting. Stop killing and intimidating people.. i know its the red shirt way but now there is a new sheriff in town with bigger guns as you. So stop or face the consequences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Call me an old cynic if you will, but I can foresee a few more of these "attacks" as time goes by................ Perhaps.. but who is to say they are not red shirts. They are known for it.. but if there is proof otherwise then of course I would condemn it just as hard. Because there is not much lower as false flag operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) "...The prime minister admitted that he could not give 100 percent assurance that authorities could stop or prevent politicaly-motivated untoward incidents from happening so long as political divide remains..." This "political divide" has a lot to do with what this non-elected junta run government is doing, such as multiple charges brought against YL and the single-minded persecution of Pheu Thai and red shirts members, while doing nothing against the "yellow shirts" who have perpetrated similar offenses. Edited March 9, 2015 by oneday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 One more time, again: http://www.thaivisa....tion=boardrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 What was it he said the other day about not wanting to stay in power too long? And the kool aid drinkers got drunk on his words? This is perfect timing, the CDC are stumbling through the new constitution and not alls well in the camps, so the reforms are shuddering to a snails pace, and low and behold a grenade attack comes along after the Siam paragon blasts and all of a sudden, it's like WW3 is imminent and that security has to be tightened, which it was claimed would have stepped up after the Koh Tao murders. And suddenly there's now talk of delaying elections that are not due till 180 days afte the constitution is presented? It's the classic stalling tactic, but there's a genuine belief amongst certain forum members that these inept clowns who thought they be able to destabilise a country with a hand grenade into an empty building ? Seriously? And these are the guys who would have ripped the country apart with a civil war? Ronald MacDonald is more intimidating than this 7% hardcore terrorist group!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasmus5150 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Prime Minister, actions are better than words. Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you. History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings. I'm sure he's listening to you as intently as your own <deleted> up government is.Come on Mr. Commerce, that is a little bit to harsh. Don't you think so? Edited March 9, 2015 by rasmus5150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The Thai Journalist Association also has something to say about not bowing to intimidation too. Seem the culture of intimidation has manifested many folds after the coup and even here in TVF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard60 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Well then i have a question then. What about in the dep south where the military is supposed to be leaving the area?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 No elections means no investors means less jobs and less tourists. That means more unemployment and more poor people. The only good thing about that is the Thai Baht will loose value, for the rest nobody profits from it except neighbouring country's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Prime Minister, actions are better than words.Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you.History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings.I'm sure he's listening to you as intently as your own <deleted> up government is.Come on Mr. Commerce, that is a little bit to harsh. Don't you think so? Well Greece is seriously playing with fire and loosing all respect but we can't blame mr Costas for that now can we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am totally speechless!!! If only it were contagious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 He insisted that the government had never abused martial law to restrict the rights and liberty of the public. Some prove is found here: Liking anti junta Facebook posts is a crime: Thai police PM Prayuth Chan-O-Cha has defended plans to introduce tough new cyber laws in Thailand. Junta orders German NGO to cancel press freedom briefing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 P.M. Prayuth - O has the same problem as everyone else has had in that position whether elected or not , the general trend in the last 2 decades is bombs going off, killings and the disappearances, these are all apart of a well educated Thailand and if someone dislikes whatever you do or say , that is the likely outcome , predictable as Xmas or Songkran and the perpetrators need not wear a coloured shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Call me an old cynic if you will, but I can foresee a few more of these "attacks" as time goes by................ Perhaps.. but who is to say they are not red shirts. They are known for it.. but if there is proof otherwise then of course I would condemn it just as hard. Because there is not much lower as false flag operations. The two rules of thumb are follow the money and who has the most to gain from something? One of these is usually right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Prime Minister, actions are better than words. Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you. History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings. I'm sure he's listening to you as intently as your own <deleted> up government is.Come on Mr. Commerce, that is a little bit to harsh. Don't you think so? Care to explain why you think it's harsh? Both the PM's actions and his words are constantly imbecile; similar to the Greek govenment's in recent times. Edit: http://www.dw.de/greeces-varoufakis-warns-of-referendum-if-eurozone-rejects-debt-plans/a-18302509 Infantile actions and fears, or not? All very similar to the self-elected Thai PM's infantile and condescending verbal attributes. Actions are better than words? Not in these cases they are not! Edited March 9, 2015 by Commerce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 God, must he hate the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 God, must he hate the press. Try to get a foreign correspondent accreditation here and you will find out to which degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 So, no elections is "problems persist". Humm, someone farts loud in a temple, the General shouts: "PROBLEM! Delay elections!". Sounds silly, but it just about sums up the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post laubau Posted March 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2015 Costas2008, on 09 Mar 2015 - 10:43, said: Prime Minister, actions are better than words. Keep up the good work you have started and don't pay too much attention to the media or groups against you. History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings. You should move south and hang out with the minority that wants to hold onto Thai power forever. "History will judge your good deeds but will never mention your intentions or feelings". History will also judge your bad deeds!! Real democracy is listening to the will of the majority regardless of anybody's views. Full stop!! For your info, Thai Visa and others reported that the Red shirt leaders who interrupted the ASEAN meeting in Pattaya are being prosecuted because Thailand was embarrassed by this. What about the Yellow shirts that took over the airport which was must more strategic and cost Thailand much more money? Why is nothing being done to these leaders? There are numerous other cases much like this! Regardless of what he says, obviously the PM is very partisan as recent court proceedings and his comments have shown. I just do not understand that you being from Greece which is where Democracy was born, can hold the views you do!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 These ill-intent elements may keep the PM in office much longer by their antics...best to let this thing play out before slinging mud or grenades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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