Thai 'Red Shirt' TV station taken off air

[rametindallas]

everybody knows what these people are and what they have done, the annoying thing is that they still evade the courts and justice.

Time for the PM to get a backbone and look at these loud mouthed terrorists - investigate why they all have millions of baht and where it came from, then lock them up and throw away the key, confiscate their assets - convict them for the murder of innocent people including children, it is a disgrace that they are still free and mouthing off their garbage about peace, if Thaksin doesn't get his way he will attempt to destroy this country - he very nearly succeeded last year, the evil that men do

Any Thai I have spoken now see these scum for what they are and are fed up with their lies and BS, it is astonishing that they still walk as free rich men in this country after what they have done, shame on you thailand for not dealing with these terrorist murderers

Time for the PM to get a backbone and look at these loud mouthed terrorists - investigate why they all have millions of baht and where it came from, then lock them up and throw away the key, confiscate their assets - convict them for the murder of innocent people including children, it is a disgrace that they are still free and mouthing off their garbage about peace

Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey. The General has at LEAST another year to do some much-needed housekeeping. Let the Jatuporn's and Nattawut's rest easy and be lulled into complacency. They are not the 'Kingpins' and can be dealt with later. Generals study strategy for a living (they even have schools for it); it is part of their make-up. I have a feeling there is a grand plan that is slowly unfolding that will take care of the Thaksin tree; even to its roots and shoots. Pop some more popcorn and enjoy the show. The Yingluck and Boonsong trials are coming up and Thaksin has proven he is as gullible as the people he has taken advantage of. I wouldn't be surprised to see Thaksin back in Thailand being prosecuted for a life-time of crimes before it's over. I wish the General good luck and the Shinawatra side bad luck!

Edited May 1, 2015 by rametindallas

[Beng]

Good news.

[drid]

Yes, my wife has seen this channel and she said it was very confronting spewing pure hatred and evil while trying to divide the people. In any country in the world it would be taken off air for being offensive. But then what does one expect from a channel overseen by Jatuporn. The description they make of Abhisit alone beggars belief and that in itself shows the act of reconciliation is to remove this hate filled channel as opposed to letting it air.

Giving War Peace TV another chance shows the tolerance the NTBC have and then removing the show reflects the reconciliation the Junta are trying to portray yet the UDD abuse the privileges afforded them and then turn it around to say the Junta are not fostering reconciliation.

Akin to Jatuporn saying "I hate the government. Rebel and rise against the government. Abhsiti is a ^*&^% and deserves to be *#^&$&^%@ on a stake until he is **&@%$" Then the NTBC take it off the air and say we will allow you back on, but please respect the law. Then they come back on again and say "I hate the government. Rebel and rise against the government. Abhsiti is a ^*&^% and deserves to be *#^&$&^%@ on a stake until he is **&@%$" The it is taken off the air and then Jatuporn accuses the Junta of not fostering reconciliation. PTP logic right there folks. PTP logic right there. Evil logic if I may. The PTP are famous for this type of propaganda. Blaming the opposition for all their own shortcomings.

What are the DEM's doing at this time. They are not producing TV shows to brainwash and foster hatred with the aim to divide the people. Korn is still working on rice projects for the poor. The Mandela of the East is monking away in the South not fostering hatred or dividing the people or calling Jatuporn heaps of names that would make Iggy Pop blush. The Right Honorable Ahbisit is respecting the current status quo, meeting the people and listening to the issues they face. He is trying to bring the people together while Jatuporn is typically and predictably still trying to tear them apart.

Today Abhisit is doing an interview with Reuters and one can be assured he will offer constructive criticism of the Junta for the benefit of the Thai people. He will not describe Jatuporn in an evil way, he will not spew rhetoric to divide the nation as that benefits no one especially the majority that Jatuporn purports to represent. Abhisit will act in a manner appropriate of a government official and a representative of Thailand. Just like he did on Fawonmai TV three days ago when he was interviewed. Just like he will next week and the week after.

Peace TV epitomizes the UDD and all they stand for and just like any country with censorship laws it was removed from air. Unlike any other country though the NTBC gave them a second chance and they failed twice. In any other country they would not have had a chance to fail a second time.

Jatuporn belongs in jail or a mental institution on medication and the quicker he is there the safer the majority will be.

Seems like your wife is full of BS just like you.

How very charming. It's easy to see why you are a Red Shirt "Peace TV" aficionado!

That does seem to be their style.

[wabothai]

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The removal is only asking for more trouble.

Even when you think it is a garbage channel, which is your opinion, they have a right to voice their opinion.

that is democracy !!

Maybe you missed it,but there is no democratic process in Thailand right now.

We just had a coup and the countries leader is an army general. In such a climate certain media are just not allowed to express their opinions.

Also, even if Thailand was a democratic society, how far can media go in insulting others? There must be a thin line somewhere between opinion and insolence.

Maybe you missed it,but there is no democratic process in Thailand right now.

Has there been one before?

Using the word democracy for undemocratic reasons does not make the policy democratic

Anyway the situation in Thailand is much better now than before with the Thaksin regimes

I am not missing anything, and I may be even more aware than you are of the political situation.

Indeed there is a calm but for how long? A calm controlled by what?

[smedly]

The removal is only asking for more trouble.

Even when you think it is a garbage channel, which is your opinion, they have a right to voice their opinion.

that is democracy !!

there is a big difference between voicing an opinion and inciting hatred and division coupled with an undertone of threats of what will happen if they are ignored, no reasonable country in the world would put up with it - it is called terrorism (democracy redshirt style)

[HOOD Robin]

UDD to seek Administrative Court’s redress for Peace TV’s closure

BANGKOK: -- United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) chairman Chatuporn Promphan vowed today that he would seek redress and justice from the Administrative Court for the unjust revoking of the operating license of Peace TV.

Chatuporn and the other UDD co-leaders who included Mrs Thida Thavornseth, Natthawut Saikua and Veerakarn Musikapong and executives of Peace TV gave a press conference today regarding the order of the broadcasting board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) revoking the station’s license allegedly for breaking an earlier agreement with the board.

The broadcasting board alleged that two remarks made by Chatuporn in the Mong Karn Klai programme on April 18 defied Section 37 of the NBTC law and two announcements of the National Council for Peace and Order.

Chatuporn was quoted to have said: “Do not consider people of different opinions as an enemy and the atmosphere of the country will be much better. Having said this, somebody will close down our TV station again.”

The UDD leader asked were there any words in the above remark deemed a serious threat to the security or would cause disunity in the country.

Aparting from taking the case to the Administrative Court, the UDD leader said that the UDD would lodge complaints to all international organisations at home and abroad and even file an appeal to the Palace.

Meanwhile, staff of Peace TV issued a statement accusing NBTC of persecution and misuse of power to bully their station.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/udd-to-seek-administrative-courts-redress-for-peace-tvs-closure

-- Thai PBS 2015-05-01

Thugs.....

[Balance]

The removal is only asking for more trouble.

Even when you think it is a garbage channel, which is your opinion, they have a right to voice their opinion.

that is democracy !!

Maybe you missed it,but there is no democratic process in Thailand right now.

We just had a coup and the countries leader is an army general. In such a climate certain media are just not allowed to express their opinions.

Also, even if Thailand was a democratic society, how far can media go in insulting others? There must be a thin line somewhere between opinion and insolence.

It would appear that you agree that blind obedience to a military dictatorship is the only path forward. To you question about how far the media can go in a democratic society, calling the opposition names and being rude and yes, even "insolent," is of far less importance than the right for each person to express themselves.

If you want to look at an example of the limits of free speech in a democratic country just google some of the right wing hate groups and see what they are saying about the U.S. President.

[halloween]

It would appear that you agree that blind obedience to a military dictatorship is the only path forward. To you question about how far the media can go in a democratic society, calling the opposition names and being rude and yes, even "insolent," is of far less importance than the right for each person to express themselves.

If you want to look at an example of the limits of free speech in a democratic country just google some of the right wing hate groups and see what they are saying about the U.S. President.

Can you think of any democracy (US or elsewhere) which allows a TV station to regularly feature persons on bail for inciting terrorism to continue their antics?

Aren't some of these same people restricted by their bail conditions?

[smedly]

It would appear that you agree that blind obedience to a military dictatorship is the only path forward. To you question about how far the media can go in a democratic society, calling the opposition names and being rude and yes, even "insolent," is of far less importance than the right for each person to express themselves.

If you want to look at an example of the limits of free speech in a democratic country just google some of the right wing hate groups and see what they are saying about the U.S. President.

Can you think of any democracy (US or elsewhere) which allows a TV station to regularly feature persons on bail for inciting terrorism to continue their antics?

Aren't some of these same people restricted by their bail conditions?

as an example there is a difference between calling The US president an A'Whole as opposed to threatening to kill him and kill all infidels while trying to garner support to do same, there is a very clear line right there - we will burn down Bangkok - right ?

[halloween]

Can you think of any democracy (US or elsewhere) which allows a TV station to regularly feature persons on bail for inciting terrorism to continue their antics?

Aren't some of these same people restricted by their bail conditions?

as an example there is a difference between calling The US president an A'Whole as opposed to threatening to kill him and kill all infidels while trying to garner support to do same, there is a very clear line right there - we will burn down Bangkok - right ?

Standard for inciting propaganda to blame one segment of society for all the perceived problems. Doesn't matter whether it's blacks/Jews/ Hispanics/Catholics or the ill-defined elite, they have to put in their place so others can prosper (without actually changing their work ethic or personal habits).

[hawker9000]

The removal is only asking for more trouble.

Even when you think it is a garbage channel, which is your opinion, they have a right to voice their opinion.

that is democracy !!

Maybe you missed it,but there is no democratic process in Thailand right now.

We just had a coup and the countries leader is an army general. In such a climate certain media are just not allowed to express their opinions.

Also, even if Thailand was a democratic society, how far can media go in insulting others? There must be a thin line somewhere between opinion and insolence.

It would appear that you agree that blind obedience to a military dictatorship is the only path forward. To you question about how far the media can go in a democratic society, calling the opposition names and being rude and yes, even "insolent," is of far less importance than the right for each person to express themselves.

If you want to look at an example of the limits of free speech in a democratic country just google some of the right wing hate groups and see what they are saying about the U.S. President.

... or the left wing hate groups and see what they are saying about the Tea Party (and/or Fox News, LOL).

Edited May 5, 2015 by hawker9000