PM says he staged the May 22 coup for the sake of the country's peace

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PM says he staged the May 22 coup for the sake of the country’s peace



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha told reporters Thursday evening that he risked his life to stage the May 22 coup last year for the sake of peace in the country but, from now on, it would depend on the people to decide what to do next.

He insisted that his government would stick to the political roadmap although there were people who have been trying to prevent the government from doing so “but I wouldn’t care less.”

In his candid talk during his get-together with Government House reporters, General Prayut said that everything in Thailand is fine except for the fact that “there are bad people among us.”

He claimed that there are still many people who do not understand the situation in the country that there was crisis and he had to step out to stage the coup in order to resolve all the pressing problems.

The prime minister went on saying that he would like to invite experts from Germany and France to share their political experiences to create better understanding.

He said he would like the foreign experts to be informed what had happened to this country that there were protests, violence, the use of firearms and there were deaths.

He admitted he could not force everyone to think the same but, at least, all of us must be able to co-exist together “and protest must be peaceful, without riot and loss of lives.”

The prime minister alleged that the perpetrators of violent incidents during the protests in 2010, 2013 and 2014 were the same group of people who also shot and killed his men.

He said he had no grudges against those perpetrators and his men never thought about taking revenge against them.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-says-he-staged-the-may-22-coup-for-the-sake-of-the-countrys-peace


-- Thai PBS 2015-05-29

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The people must get the country back on track, says Prayut
THE NATION



BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday said he risked his life by staging the coup on May 22 last year to rescue the country from crisis, but it is up to the people to play a key role in getting the country back on track.

The government will focus on the security and stability of the country and preparing the country for a general election, he said.

Prayut admitted that it was impossible to get everyone agree with all the issues but people with different opinions need to learn to tolerate and live peacefully together. People are allowed to stage protests but it must be done peacefully, in contrast to the mass protests in 2010 and between 2013-2014.

He singled out the red-shirt protest in 2010 as a violent event that cost the lives of civilians and military officers. Some of the officers were directly under his command when he was deputy army chief, he said, and it must not be repeated.

Looking ahead, he said the country needs stability, as it would provide a platform for economic growth; however, some people still don't understand what he tried to do or why he staged a coup.

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/The-people-must-get-the-country-back-on-track-says-30261167.html


-- The Nation 2015-05-29

[BSJ]

Hmmm??? He is certainly eyeing off that fried chicken! Maybe he is not all that different to me when it comes down to it?

[ExPratt]

What Rubbish,He could of done it months earlier by putting Suthep and his boys back in their Pram.

[ExPratt]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

Edited May 28, 2015 by ExPratt

[tbthailand]

that he risked his life to stage the May 22 coup

the clown car rolls on....

[NongKhaiKid]

He risked HIS life, with the Thai military around him ?

Did he do anything other than issue instructions from the comfort of his office ?

Thailand gets the bravest of leaders, remember Mr. T vowing to join his people on the barracades if the shooting started ?

However didn't he have a pressing engagement in Paris ?

[LannaGuy]

and we believe him...

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[HeijoshinCool]

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Prayut Chan-ocha told reporters Thursday evening that he risked his life to stage the May 22 ...

What, he threw himself on a hand grenade?

[Lovekorat]

Risked your life?

Grow up you silly little man

[Tatsujin]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

As you are calling the "yellow" protesters in 2013/2014 "terrorists" trying to cause a civil war and a conspiracy to usurp the current Government, can we also assume then that you would consider the "red" protesters in 2010 were also "terrorists" and trying to cause a civil war and a conspiracy to usurp the current Government?

[AleG]

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Prayut Chan-ocha told reporters Thursday evening that he risked his life to stage the May 22 ...

What, he threw himself on a hand grenade?

No, but there has been no lack of Thaksin supporters willing and happy to throw grenades on anyone that troubles their dear leader.

[oneday]

"...he risked his life to stage the May 22..."

[kingalfred]

Always interesting that its the falang PT/Red shirt corrupt mob on TV who hate the general, but not surprising.

[NongKhaiKid]

Always interesting that its the falang PT/Red shirt corrupt mob on TV who hate the general, but not surprising.

The usual over genalistion, no pun intended, but I for one have no respect for the PM anymore than I did for the Shins.

The names may change for those in power but their attitudes and policies don't.

[FangFerang]

It would depend on the people to decide what to do next.

[baboon]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

Considerable disruption, yes, to some areas, but not a civil war. There was no real danger of that. This applies to both colours.

[Oziex1]

Always interesting that its the falang PT/Red shirt corrupt mob on TV who hate the general, but not surprising.

Labeling his critics is not helpful as the reason for the dislike is same as the dislike, distrust of politicians anywhere.

Too many lies, too much self interest and too much pandering to his elite hi so sponsors.

[zyphodb]

Yeah, right.........

[arrowsdawdle]

He didn't need a coup to give the country peace, all he had to do was get Stuphet off the street and let the electoral process play out. Anybody that interfered with the electoral process should have gone to jail. Does the little general not understand that without the army to do the elite minority's bidding there would be no divisiveness because without the military the elite have zero power.

[natway09]

His statement that "I could not go home & watch my fellow countryman killing each other on TV when I knew it could be stopped"

I believe is true. Lumpini/Silom would have been a bloodbath.He made the right move for my money

[smedly]

all the red TV contingent out in force on this thread I see lol

I wonder what we'd be talking about right now if the good General hadn't stepped in when he did - death and murder would most certainly be involved, how many people that are alive today wouldn't be

The country was going down the (deleted) fast - get over it

[ExPratt]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

As you are calling the "yellow" protesters in 2013/2014 "terrorists" trying to cause a civil war and a conspiracy to usurp the current Government, can we also assume then that you would consider the "red" protesters in 2010 were also "terrorists" and trying to cause a civil war and a conspiracy to usurp the current Government?

No you cant , One was a democratically elected Government , One was a PM in Power through Judicial interference . One set of protesters were protesting for Democracy , the other attempting to disrupt/destroy democracy

[phoenixdoglover]

Let me explain it again for you farangs:

In May 2014, there were only two options:

1) Permit the protesters to camp out in Lumphini Park and hold marches, thereby acting as a lightning rod for the opposition

or

2) Staging a coup to restore peace and order.

These were the only choices, people!

I keep telling you, but you do not seem to understand.

Bring me a piece of that chicken. Aroy, aroy!

Edited May 29, 2015 by phoenixdoglover

[JOC]

Come on guys, show some respect for the man, who risked his life to save the country!!

Welcome to Disneyland!!

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[Reigntax]

I think he meant for piece. A piece of the action!

[deckape]

from now on, it would depend on the people to decide what to do

I agree with this philosophy.

He insisted that his government would stick to the political roadmap although there were people who have been trying to prevent the government from doing so “but I wouldn’t care less.”

Basically every other quote from the article is the PM denigrating some element of Thai society. He talks about reconciliation a lot, then continually contradicts himself with childish and petty comments concerning the citizenry.

[Baerboxer]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

You don't think there was anything wrong with a convicted criminal fugitive controlling the government form overseas. A government that not surprisingly ignored and broke laws at will and whose number one priority was to get the criminal back and whitewashed of all conviction, charges, and given future immunity?

A government that allowed bombings and shootings on a nightly basis of those who spoke and protested against them? A government who controlled the police and made sure no one was ever charged for doing so? A government that scoffed at the murder of innocent children and threatened to mobilize their private militia and assassins and even divide the country if necessary?

Yes, sure the army should have ignored their sworn oath and come out to protect an openly corrupt government and their openly corrupt and ineffective police.

Where were the police when all these elections were being stopped? Why did they yet again fail to do their duty, as in 2010? And yet so many senior police were and are aligned with PTP and Thaksin.

No black and white here.

[h90]

He said part of the reason why he invited foreign experts and academics to Thailand was because he wanted to create mutual understanding about what had happened to the country and why the army had to step in.

What Drivel .they did it because his mates in PDRC we going to take the country in to a civil war , a part of a well practiced conspiracy to usurp power How can they be such barefaced liars when they sat back and let Terrorists stop an election as they knew they would get well beaten. t ,"The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims."

Hope this lot see Justice one day

So my wife, my staff, her hi-so friends, most small business owner, her rubber making friends, mostly small land owner, most of them female or elderly are all terrorists?

That country has millions of terrorists.....And if you add the red shirts half of the country are terrorists.......

If that doesn't justify a coup, what else.