Jatuporn fights back as NCPO makes NBTC shut red TV station

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Jatuporn fights back as junta makes NBTC shut red TV station
WIRAJ SRIPONG,
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- JATUPORN PROMPHAN, a co-leader of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, insisted yesterday that there was no reason for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to close down the movement's Peace TV, saying the channel welcomed opinions from all sides, irrespective of one's political leaning.

The military's ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had accused the satellite TV station of inciting unrest and had the NBTC stop it from broadcasting.

Jatuporn, who hosts shows on the channel, expressed his dissatisfaction over the matter on Facebook, saying the broadcaster had done nothing wrong.

He added that shutting down the channel would affect the reconciliation process.

He said he wanted the group monitoring the red-shirt movement to be straightforward, adding that he was ready to discuss matters with them directly.

"Tell me where you want to meet. I'm not begging for [Peace TV] to continue, but I want to preserve the [reconciliatory] atmosphere in society," he said, adding that closing |down the channel would affect |the morale if several people.

As for the country's politics, Jatuporn said he wanted Thailand to move forward and urged the general public to exercise restraint so as to avoid tension and conflict.

"Many issues are affecting people. I always say that when you watch a film, you need to watch it until the very end" to determine who is the protagonist or villain, Jatuporn said.

He also said the red shirts had been calm and peaceful since the military took over.

"We have tried our best to find a peaceful solution for the country. I don't know why they put so much pressure on us. What have we done?"

The charismatic red-shirt leader said he would encourage people with differing political opinions, including those appointed by the military regime and members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee, to air their views on Peace TV.

Meanwhile, another host at Peace TV, who asked not to be named, told The Nation yesterday that the NCPO was closely monitoring content aired by the station and it had problems with some programmes it believed violated a memorandum of understanding between the station and the junta.

"We want to see the country at peace, but we also have to maintain our principles," the source said, sounding rather upset.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Jatuporn-fights-back-as-junta-makes-NBTC-shut-red--30256384.html


-- The Nation 2015-03-20

[tbthailand]

As for the country's politics, Jatuporn said he wanted Thailand to move forward and urged the general public to exercise restraint so as to avoid tension and conflict.

this mirrors the position Thaksin appeared to give a couple months ago. It's a strategic mistake. There is no reconciliation in progress here. Cooperation will not advance the country. The current regime is setting up the country to remain firmly under their control for the next decade. They don't need anyone's cooperation. They are in charge.

[chooka]

Prayuth had already given the order, only pro and we love Prayuth broadcasts are allowed. Thinking otherwise will not be tolerated. Loving your neighbour or family more than Prayuth will not be tolerated only total devotion and admiration to Prayuth is allowed.

[Sharp]

The big mouth clown should be jailed anyhow.

[Pimay1]

"Tell me where you want to meet. I'm not begging for [Peace TV] to continue, but I want to preserve the [reconciliatory] atmosphere in society," he said, adding that closing |down the channel would affect |the morale if several people.

This egomaniac has an obsessive preoccupation of himself and is possessed by delusions of personal greatness. The only meeting he deserves is with the prison guards who lock him up for life.

[NongKhaiKid]

So many words used that are hardly compatible with Jatuporn such as Peace and Peaceful, Reconciliation, Calm etc.

Such childlike innocence.

[Thaddeus]

So many words used that are hardly compatible with Jatuporn such as Peace and Peaceful, Reconciliation, Calm etc.

Such childlike innocence.

Jatuporn, innocence, these are words that don't go well together.

[brucec64]

"Tell me where you want to meet. I'm not begging for [Peace TV] to continue, but I want to preserve the [reconciliatory] atmosphere in society," he said, adding that closing |down the channel would affect |the morale if several people.

This egomaniac has an obsessive preoccupation of himself and is possessed by delusions of personal greatness. The only meeting he deserves is with the prison guards who lock him up for life.

Seems to apply to the illustrious PM as well...

[Chris Lawrence]

Wow, can't wait to see how the democratic elections will be monitored?

[trogers]

Wow, can't wait to see how the democratic elections will be monitored?

In the same way as before, guns tottering in red shirts.

[ChrisY1]

"The charismatic red-shirt leader "

Now I know the that journalist population here in Thailand, is in trouble...........!!

[JOC]

Oh the irony!!

Peace TV run by the Red Shirts......................

[Pimay1]

"Tell me where you want to meet. I'm not begging for [Peace TV] to continue, but I want to preserve the [reconciliatory] atmosphere in society," he said, adding that closing |down the channel would affect |the morale if several people.

This egomaniac has an obsessive preoccupation of himself and is possessed by delusions of personal greatness. The only meeting he deserves is with the prison guards who lock him up for life.

Seems to apply to the illustrious PM as well...

Yes you're correct but as Yingluck was not mentioned in the OP I did not include her as that would have been off topic.

[lujanit]

Why is this obnoxious loudmouth who incites violence against anything anti Thaksin (his paymaster) not permanently shut-up? Regardless of what you think about the junta Jatuporn is one person who should not be allowed a public audience.

[scorecard]

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So many words used that are hardly compatible with Jatuporn such as Peace and Peaceful, Reconciliation, Calm etc.

Such childlike innocence.

Jatuporn, innocence, these are words that don't go well together.

And what does jatuporn mean by reconciliation?

[casualbiker]

Prayuth had already given the order, only pro and we love Prayuth broadcasts are allowed. Thinking otherwise will not be tolerated. Loving your neighbour or family more than Prayuth will not be tolerated only total devotion and admiration to Prayuth is allowed.

From the article :

"told The Nation yesterday that the NCPO was closely monitoring content aired by the station and it had problems with some programmes it believed violated a memorandum of understanding between the station and the junta."

[LuckyLew]

"Tell me where you want to meet. I'm not begging for [Peace TV] to continue, but I want to preserve the [reconciliatory] atmosphere in society," he said, adding that closing |down the channel would affect |the morale if several people.

To him reconciliation must mean PT back in power and him and his friends reaping the rewards

[Somtamnication]

Netanyahu and Jatuporn. Twins born in hell!

[lucky11]

The big mouth clown should be jailed anyhow.

He should never have been allowed out!!

[lucky11]

Netanyahu and Jatuporn. Twins born in hell!

How can you say that about a recently DEMOCRATICALLY elected PM?

Now if you had replaced him with Thaksin then that is more than right.

[rametindallas]

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So many words used that are hardly compatible with Jatuporn such as Peace and Peaceful, Reconciliation, Calm etc.

Such childlike innocence.

Jatuporn, innocence, these are words that don't go well together.

And what does jatuporn mean by reconciliation?

I looked it up in the Red Shirt dictionary. reconciliation: 1. granting blanket amnesty for Dr. Thaksin and everyone who does/has done his bidding, in and out of the government. 2. reinstating Dr. Thaksin to his rightful place as PM (preferably for life) and returning all his confiscated assets. 3. giving Dr. Thaksin carte blanche for all future criminality in which he may wish to engage in.

[siampolee]

tbthailand post # 2.

As for the country's politics, Jatuporn said he wanted Thailand to move forward and urged the general public to exercise restraint so as to avoid tension and conflict.

this mirrors the position Thaksin appeared to give a couple months ago. It's a strategic mistake. There is no reconciliation in progress here. Cooperation will not advance the country. The current regime is setting up the country to remain firmly under their control for the next decade. They don't need anyone's cooperation. They are in charge.

As for the country's politics, Jatuporn said he wanted Thailand to move forward and ordered the general public to exercise restraint so as to avoid tension and conflict.

This mirrors the position Thaksin was putting into place via his puppet proxy Prime Minister and his puppet proxy M.P.'s a year or so back.

There was no reconciliation in progress then and cooperation was extinct.

The Thaksin P.T.P. regime was setting up the country to remain firmly under the control of the Thaksin clan and their cronies for at least the next decade or until the money ran out.They didn't want or need anyone's cooperation. They were in charge.

[robblok]

I do wonder why the PTP and reds are not popular with the majority of farangs (red posters don't get many likes). Must be education and intelligence that helps most of us see through he lies.

The things I have seen (clips with translation) of the red channel.. it would not have been allowed in many countries. It must be hard for them loosing their way to brainwash the people and making them vote for them. I am real curious how the next elections will be.

[casualbiker]

Netanyahu and Jatuporn. Twins born in hell!

How can you say that about a recently DEMOCRATICALLY elected PM?

Now if you had replaced him with Thaksin then that is more than right.

Just because someone is democratically elected doesn't stop them from being stupid,crazy or both.. just look at GW Bush!

[TigerandDog]

I have to agree with robblok about our western education enabling us to see through all the BS. However, everybody has overlooked one vital piece of information. When has Thailand ever had a TRUE democracy? Which leads to a second vital oversight by everyone, when has Thailand ever had a TRUE democratic election. If there has NEVER been a true democracy in Thailand, and the old constitution prevented that from happening, then how can any political party claim to have been democratically elected. Thailand has had it's best periods of political stability when it has been governed by the military. The 1 major mistake this junta made was that it didn't take control soon enough.

[Baerboxer]

As for the country's politics, Jatuporn said he wanted Thailand to move forward and urged the general public to exercise restraint so as to avoid tension and conflict.

this mirrors the position Thaksin appeared to give a couple months ago. It's a strategic mistake. There is no reconciliation in progress here. Cooperation will not advance the country. The current regime is setting up the country to remain firmly under their control for the next decade. They don't need anyone's cooperation. They are in charge.

Should a convicted criminal fugitive, on the lam from his prison sentence and 15 more serious charges waiting in the criminal courts really be allowed to express his position and play an active (very) role in running the country he won't return to without a blanket amnesty?

Would anyone believe anything the alleged terrorist Jatuporn spills out?

But otherwise your're probably right. Looks like some of the crooks might actually get punished this time, rather than sweeping it all under the carpet in the "interests of reconciliation" as always happened in the past.

[sweatalot]

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So many words used that are hardly compatible with Jatuporn such as Peace and Peaceful, Reconciliation, Calm etc.

Such childlike innocence.

Jatuporn, innocence, these are words that don't go well together.

And what does jatuporn mean by reconciliation?

Easy.

King Thaksin on the throne. All Red shirts billionaires and allowed to throw grenades whenever they like.

HIV blood on everybody they don't like.

Everybody who is not red shirt is outlawed.

Red shirts applauding when in their circus children are publicly killed by grenades

No democracy. Because "democracy is not the goal" (thaksin)

[oneday]

"He said he wanted the group monitoring the red-shirt movement to be straightforward, adding that he was ready to discuss matters with them directly."

Unfortunately Mr. Jatuporn, they are not the least bit interested in discussion. It's looking more and more like this government is not at all interested in reconciliation either, but far more like all they want to do is stamp out the competition wherever it can be found and with any and every means at their disposal.

[Fat Haggis]

The big mouth clown should be jailed anyhow.

Yeah and so should Jutaporn ?

[Thaddeus]

"He said he wanted the group monitoring the red-shirt movement to be straightforward, adding that he was ready to discuss matters with them directly."

Unfortunately Mr. Jatuporn, they are not the least bit interested in discussion. It's looking more and more like this government is not at all interested in reconciliation either, but far more like all they want to do is stamp out the competition wherever it can be found and with any and every means at their disposal.

If by the competition you mean the group that willingly throw grenades at innocent children and show no remorse for it, I for one would dearly love to hear what your problem with that is.