Thai govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth

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VISITS BY SOLDIERS
Govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth
PRAVIT ROJANAPHRUK,
PRAPHAN JINDALERTUDOMDEE
THE NATION

ACADEMICS OPPOSE VISITS BY SOLDIERS TO HOMES OF DETAINED STUDENTS AND BACKERS

BANGKOK: -- THE AUTHORITIES should stop intimidating and harassing the parents of detained anti-coup students, academics supporting them and the alternative media, said Narumon Tabchumpol, a Chulalongkorn University political scientist and a member of the 280 academics backing the students.

The academics also demanded that the 14 detained students be treated as "political prisoners" and be kept in a facility where there were no criminals and that they not be tried by a military court.

The students are members of the New Democracy Movement.

The call came after soldiers visited the parents of at least two detained students, a number of academics and prachatai.com, an online newspaper, over the past two days.

Deputy PM General Prawit Wong-suwan denied that soldiers were harassing anyone, but urged people against making a political move on the issue. Three soldiers in uniform visited the parents of Chonticha Chaengrew, aka Lookged, the only detained female student activist, at their house in Pathum Thani province and questioned them over why they allowed her to act against the government, said the students' attorney, Kritsadang Nutcharas.

Chonticha and the 13 other activists were arrested on Friday following a military court order being issued.

On Wednesday, her parents were interrogated by soldiers about her "controversial" behaviour, their roles as parents and whether there was any ulterior motive behind the student's actions.

Chonticha's motives were her own and no one was pushing her, her mother Lamul said during an hour-long talk with the soldiers.

Lamul was told by relatives of Pornchai Yuanyee, another detained student activist, that soldiers also visited them using the same approach.

Soldiers also visited at least nine academics and supporters of the students and asked them to remove campaign postings from their Facebook pages and not talk about the detention of the students in the classroom.

One academic, Arjinjonathan Arjinkit, who signed his name in support of the detainees, was visited by soldiers yesterday. Arjinjonathan posted on Facebook, saying he was not asked to remove his Facebook postings but the soldiers expressed concern that the situation is getting out of control.

The scholar said the tactic was an act of intimidation. "I consider it an intimidation to my freedom and it will make the situation fragile," he wrote yesterday, adding that the soldiers told him that foreign media was watching.

The management of Prachatai.com was visited by three plain-clothed soldiers yesterday. The soldiers asked if the organisation is involved with the NDM and lingered outside the office from 11am until 2pm. "In principle, this shouldn't have happened," prachatai.com editor Pimpaka Ngamsom said.

Meanwhile, National Security Council secretary-general Anusit Kunakorn said the government needed advise on how it should treat the 14 students.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Govt-urged-to-stop-bullying-parents-of-jailed-yout-30263643.html


-- The Nation 2015-07-03

[Somtamnication]

What did they expect, a visit from the Yakul lady?

[ezzra]

" The call came after soldiers visited the parents of at least two detained students, a number of academics and prachatai.com, an online newspaper, over the past two days.

My god, what an anarchy and chaos, human rights are being trampled on for all to see.... a whole 2 students...

if you out to protests against a military based government, be ready to be visited by same...

[steven100]

must be due to lack of news today ......

[tx22cb]

Very considerate of the Junta.

Having forbidden family members from visiting the students in prison, the military are going to the parents' homes to relay messages from their children.

No harassment. Absolutely not intimidation. Just the Article 44 way.

[lildragon]

Paranoid, bullying thugs.

The saviors of Thailand ladies and gentlemen.

[sweatalot]

Govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth

I don't beleive on the government bullying

What I do believe is that this is another part of the master plan of certain group or man to make the government look bad

Another move to use people as pawns in a criminal game in the name of democracy

[baboon]

These academics need to stop being such drama queens. There is no harassment here. It is just like when those polite chaps in suits call round to local businesses and invite them to make a voluntary contribution to the local protection fund - all they need do is say 'No thanks'...

[kaorop]

Govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth

I don't beleive on the government bullying

What I do believe is that this is another part of the master plan of certain group or man to make the government look bad

Another move to use people as pawns in a criminal game in the name of democracy

How heavy is that tin foil hat?

[baboon]

Govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth

I don't beleive on the government bullying

What I do believe is that this is another part of the master plan of certain group or man to make the government look bad

Another move to use people as pawns in a criminal game in the name of democracy

... As he sits inside his hideout in the volcano, stroking his white cat while the shark swims round the aquarium... Edited July 3, 2015 by baboon

[LomSak27]

^{Sweatalot says}

What I do believe is that this is another part of the master plan of certain group or man to make the government look bad - Another move to use people as pawns in a criminal game in the name of democracy

It's nothing more than a created conspiracy I feel so dumb

In other news, It is Friday and already Thaivisa is putting me in a 4 th of July mood.

[Krataiboy]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

[TimmyT]

Fro my opinion, these parents raised pure enemies of there own nation, who were manipulated by a certain foreign group of interests. And they should be treated accordingly. Not the same as parents who brought loyal good citizen. what's wrong with it?

this group of interests is trying to make a victim out of these dumb students, same as Hitler did with Horst Wessel. Same as commies did with Sacco and Vanzetti. Normal way of propaganda.

Edited July 3, 2015 by TimmyT

[baboon]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

Young Thais aren't educated to think for themselves. It is the last thing the system wants.

[baboon]

Fro my opinion, these parents raised pure enemies of there own nation, who were manipulated by a certain foreign group of interests. And they should be treated accordingly. Not the same as parents who brought loyal good citizen. what's wrong with it?

this group of interests is trying to make a victim out of these dumb students, same as Hitler did with Horst Wessel. Same as commies did with Sacco and Vanzetti. Normal way of propaganda.

Why are they enemies of there (sic) own nation?

[Oziex1]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

They are not educated to think for themselves and here lies the problem, when they do the authorities get a bit nervous

[thhMan]

I dont get it....

And the parents who give their kids bikes and cars to get to school unlicensed are never questioned about their stupidity?

[soalbundy]

Oh my God, brave new world has hit us, the educated young are thinking for themselves and for their country and putting their freedom at risk for doing so, seems there is hope for this country after all

[kovaltech]

I dont get it....

And the parents who give their kids bikes and cars to get to school unlicensed are never questioned about their stupidity?

Not sure if you did read the news... There is also a crackdown on those... Even in my village the kids don't dare to drive their "prepped" bikes anymore...

Things are changing, for the better...

Visiting the parents and asking about the backgrounds of the behavior is not bullying, its called social control, making parents doing what they should do...

Same starts in europe, police, social workers, all come to talk with the parents...

Lets not forget; there is a coup aftermath, with the intend to install a real democratic government, to eradicate the corruption and restore the good name of Thailand.

Those little revolters, should support and be part of it, not oppose ...

Opposing seems to me , wanting that corruption stay's...

[h90]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

Young Thais aren't educated to think for themselves. It is the last thing the system wants.

That is the last think Thaksin wants...and we have the education system he created.

[than]

When some academics are well know anti-monarchy activists .....

[steven100]

must be due to lack of news today ......

[lildragon]

I dont get it....

And the parents who give their kids bikes and cars to get to school unlicensed are never questioned about their stupidity?

Not sure if you did read the news... There is also a crackdown on those... Even in my village the kids don't dare to drive their "prepped" bikes anymore...

Things are changing, for the better...

Visiting the parents and asking about the backgrounds of the behavior is not bullying, its called social control, making parents doing what they should do...

Same starts in europe, police, social workers, all come to talk with the parents...

Lets not forget; there is a coup aftermath, with the intend to install a real democratic government, to eradicate the corruption and restore the good name of Thailand.

Those little revolters, should support and be part of it, not oppose ...

Opposing seems to me , wanting that corruption stay's...

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA are you actually for real?

Thailand's good name....when was that exactly? During the other 19 coups? Did it rain gumdrops and the streets were made of gold back then?

Do you think the army are not up to their neck in corruption themselves? This all just Thai history repeating itself over and over again.

Oh and btw I still see helmetless school kids on motorcycles daily and I live in the heart of BKK.

[Thai at Heart]

Fro my opinion, these parents raised pure enemies of there own nation, who were manipulated by a certain foreign group of interests. And they should be treated accordingly. Not the same as parents who brought loyal good citizen. what's wrong with it?

this group of interests is trying to make a victim out of these dumb students, same as Hitler did with Horst Wessel. Same as commies did with Sacco and Vanzetti. Normal way of propaganda.

Why are they enemies of there (sic) own nation?

I think u asking the army psyops team. Or someone has been on far too much coolaid

[baboon]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

Young Thais aren't educated to think for themselves. It is the last thing the system wants.

That is the last think Thaksin wants...and we have the education system he created.

You just say whatever pops into your head, don't you?

[wabothai]

The issue here is that the government is jailing peaceful demonstrators and not that the students have brains or not.

[Alwyn]

Govt urged to stop bullying parents of jailed youth

I don't beleive on the government bullying

What I do believe is that this is another part of the master plan of certain group or man to make the government look bad

Another move to use people as pawns in a criminal game in the name of democracy

yawn...

[DM07]

Fro my opinion, these parents raised pure enemies of there own nation, who were manipulated by a certain foreign group of interests. And they should be treated accordingly. Not the same as parents who brought loyal good citizen. what's wrong with it?

this group of interests is trying to make a victim out of these dumb students, same as Hitler did with Horst Wessel. Same as commies did with Sacco and Vanzetti. Normal way of propaganda.

It is kind of ironic, that the named people would have been very proud of you and your idea of "good people", always following and never thinking outside of the box!

Well done, sir!

[nakhonandy]

I dont get it....

And the parents who give their kids bikes and cars to get to school unlicensed are never questioned about their stupidity?

Not sure if you did read the news... There is also a crackdown on those... Even in my village the kids don't dare to drive their "prepped" bikes anymore...

Things are changing, for the better...

Visiting the parents and asking about the backgrounds of the behavior is not bullying, its called social control, making parents doing what they should do...

Same starts in europe, police, social workers, all come to talk with the parents...

Lets not forget; there is a coup aftermath, with the intend to install a real democratic government, to eradicate the corruption and restore the good name of Thailand.

Those little revolters, should support and be part of it, not oppose ...

Opposing seems to me , wanting that corruption stay's...

Do you really believe that the police etc would visit the homes of political protesters in Europe, you must nuts, they wouldn't.

"should support and be part of it" Ah not allowed a brain or different opinion then!

Sorry forgot, not allowed

[Srikcir]

What is the point of educating young Thais to think for themselves and locking them up when they have the temerity to do so? Another nail in the coffin of so-called Thai-style democracy and another step on the road to becoming a pariah state.

Young Thais aren't educated to think for themselves. It is the last thing the system wants.

That is the last think Thaksin wants...and we have the education system he created.

Followed by the one that the Junta is funding.