Former Thai energy minister summoned for attitude change session

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Former energy minister summoned for attitude change session



BANGKOK: -- Former energy minister Pichai Naripthaphan was summoned by the First Army Region for attitude adjustment yesterday after he criticised the government's economic policy if the general election is put off.

Matichon reported that two military officers from the First Army came to pick him up at his Pratunam home at 9.30 am for the attitude change session.

However Mr Pichai chose to drive his car to the First Army headquarters instead with an Army vehicle escorting to the place.

It was the seventh time that he was summoned to the session.

In this latest summon, he commented that the government would face even more trouble in solving economic problems if the election is put off.

Matichon quoted military source as saying that Mr Pichai might be required to attend the attitude adjustment session longer, or up to a week, as he remained tough on his inappropriate comment.

He might be sent to an Army barrack in Saraburi for the attitude change course and would be freed after finishing a week long session, Matichon quoted the military source as saying.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/former-energy-minister-summoned-for-attitude-change-session

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-10

[Linky]

Am I the only one thinking this attitude adjustment camp is extremely sinister?

[bamnutsak]

It was the seventh time that he was summoned to the session. ... and would be freed after finishing a week long session

Do these sessions let out at 2:00 PM?

He doesn't seem to be getting the message?

[worgeordie]

Put on the kettle,get out the plastic bags,he will soon be towing the Govts. line.

regards worgeordie

[bangkokfrog]

To any thinking person, such sessions would harden anti-government attitudes rather than change them. But then soldiers of all levels in the Thai army are not paid to think but do what they are told from "above".

[bamnutsak]

such sessions would harden anti-government attitudes rather than change them

Well (as some who have experienced these have commented) the threats to freeze assets, get fired from jobs, threats to any/all family, seem to bring most into line.

One assumes this chap is somehow impervious to the normal threats.

[ldiablo]

These attitude adjustments are ridiculeous. Does the government have some alien technology that would have someone change what is known as an OPINION! !!!!!

[chainarong]

I too have had an attitude change from supporting the Prayut - O lead Junta to now completely opposed to the Junta and they only have themselves to blame , especially with silly crap like this going on , as far as credibility goes they register zero.

[trd]

Pure evil.

[aussieinthailand]

Just wondering since it's attitude adjustment number seven for this bloke, do the people doing the attitude adjusting change tactic, strategy, or something other than you have to stay longer when those that keep having the audacity to voice their opinion that isn't to the liking of the junta?

Like the infamous US line, "Enhanced Interrogation technique's" I'm Just asking

[MaxLee]

Am I the only one thinking this attitude adjustment camp is extremely sinister?

It just means a slap on the wrist.....

[trd]

Am I the only one thinking this attitude adjustment camp is extremely sinister?

It just means a slap on the wrist.....

And you know this to be the case? You have inside information. Or is this just an opinion. Opinions can be "adjusted".

[MZurf]

Don't you know that everything the junta does is excused by the existence of the bogeyman in Dubai????

[jaidam]

If the adjustment doesn't work this time, I suggest packing him off to N Korea to see how a successive dynasty of sociopaths works in reality.

[Reigntax]

Maybe he is in for electrodes to the gonads this time or some ACDC.

If only they had Major Wolfgang Hockstetter as he would have vays of making him not talk.

[zaphod reborn]

Am I the only one thinking this attitude adjustment camp is extremely sinister?

Actually, I think Yingluck said she was very well treated.

[peterjackson]

Just more proof the self imposed unelected Ex-General, PM, wants a society more akin to repressive Communist China than any form of Democracy.

[Anthony5]

[ikke]

Thai democracy at its best..... , only HIS opinion or attitude adjustment..... This is harming the country even more than the bombing.

[Reigntax]

Just more proof the self imposed unelected Ex-General, PM, wants a society more akin to repressive Communist China than any form of Democracy.

Even the British realise Thailand is becoming South East China and sent their ex Chinese ambassador to fill the vacant position.

[Laughing Gravy]

Don't you know that everything the junta does is excused by the existence of the bogeyman in Dubai????

What an idiotic comment. Why do some people have to bring him into everything . He gone. move on.

It is not blind obedience. Wrong is wrong simple as that and justifying any action because of someone else is pathetic.

[Just1Voice]

Me thinks the good General/PM should go in for an attitude adjustment and be informed that the position of God has already been taken.

[Thai at Heart]

I can't believe no one on here objects to the army snatching people for attitude readjustment.

[Rhys]

Sir Cheech and Sir Chong,

Baliff, whack his P P

[MZurf]

Don't you know that everything the junta does is excused by the existence of the bogeyman in Dubai????

What an idiotic comment. Why do some people have to bring him into everything . He gone. move on.

It is not blind obedience. Wrong is wrong simple as that and justifying any action because of someone else is pathetic.

I agree with you 100%. I was being ironic.

[mca]

Just wondering since it's attitude adjustment number seven for this bloke, do the people doing the attitude adjusting change tactic, strategy, or something other than you have to stay longer when those that keep having the audacity to voice their opinion that isn't to the liking of the junta?

Like the infamous US line, "Enhanced Interrogation technique's" I'm Just asking

I have it on good authority that session number one consists of a comfy chair, a cup of tea, some Mr Kipling cakes and a nice chat about the weather until the full horror of session number 7 is revealed. A live 10 hour one to one concert with Kenny G. I'd crack within seconds.

[mrmicbkktxl]

The greater the power,the more dangerous the abuse.

Edmund Burke

[webfact]

FORMER ENERGY MINISTER
Pichai summoned by junta for attitude adjustment
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former energy minister Pichai Naripthapan has been summoned by National Council for Peace and Order for attitude adjusting after he was seen making public comments to discredit the government and NCPO, NCPO spokesman Col Winthai Suvari said Thursday.

He said Pichai was seen using incomplete information to mislead the society to lack confidence in the works of the government.

Pichai’s comments did not comply with the condition set by the NCPO, Winthai said.

Winthai said Pichai’s comments were based on personal attitude and several times he could not prove what he had said.

The spokesman said it would depend on Pichai’s cooperation as to how long he would be detained for the attitude adjusting.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Pichai-summoned-by-junta-for-attitude-adjustment-30268533.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-10

[Muirton]

Don't you know that everything the junta does is excused by the existence of the bogeyman in Dubai????

What an idiotic comment. Why do some people have to bring him into everything . He gone. move on.

It is not blind obedience. Wrong is wrong simple as that and justifying any action because of someone else is pathetic.

You grieviously misunderstand MZurf. 'Tis not he who is the idiot.

[webfact]

Junta to Hold Politician ‘Until He Cooperates’
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — The ruling military junta said today former minister Pichai Naripatapan’s latest detention in an army camp – his seventh since the coup – will only end when it deems him to be “cooperative.”

Soldiers showed up to take Pichai away from his home in Bangkok’s Pratunam area yesterday morning and placed him in indefinite military custody at an army camp for “attitude adjustment” due to his criticism of the junta’s economic policies, junta spokesman Winthai Suvaree confirmed today.

“It was necessary to invite Pichai to exchange opinions and reach some understanding with us, in accordance with our usual measure of maintaining peace and order,” Winthai said today, using junta euphemisms for involuntary detention of dissenters. Recenty, Pichai started to express his opinion in violation of the conditions that we asked him to cooperate with.”

Answering a reporter who asked when Pichai – who served as energy minister under the previous government – would be released from custody, Winthai said, “Officials will attempt to create understanding with him. How long it takes depends on his cooperation, and on the judgement of the responsible officials.”

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1441879130


-- Khaosod English 2015-09-10