The Nation demands immediate release of reporter

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NATION REPORTER DETAINED
Nation demands immediate release of reporter
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Nation newspaper on Monday called on the National Council for Peace and Order to immediately release its senior reporter, Pravit Rojanaphruk, after he was "invited" then detained by the military on Sunday afternoon.

Nation Group Editor in Chief Thepchai Yong called for clarification from the NCPO and demanded that the junta release the reporter immediately.

He said The Nation newspaper would submit a letter to the prime minister to demand that in his capacity as NCPO chief, he orders Pravit's release.

The Nation Monday morning contacted the military officer who summoned Pravit to demand details about the reasons behind Pravit's detention and his whereabouts. However, the officer declined to give any details though admitted that he had "invited" the reporter.

The officer said only the NCPO could give the details.

NCPO spokesman Col Winthai Suvari was contacted by The Nation around noon. He said he had yet not received a report about Pravit's detention. He would provide more information about the summons later.

This is the second time that the reporter has been summoned by the NCPO following the May 2014 coup.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Nation-demands-immediate-release-of-reporter-30268751.html

-- The Nation 2015-09-14

[lildragon]

Even the yellow rag is getting fed up of this now.

What was his crime? Saying he and others weren't happy in Prayuth's supreme land of happiness?

[Jip99]

A few days 'corrective training' should sort it out.

[CiaranO]

The Junta has lost all credibility - silence everyone is their game and line their pockets while they have the chance

[55Jay]

[zaphod reborn]

I follow him on twitter. He's been a little more critical of the NCPO of late, and he even began calling them out to send him to adjustment camp, saying they know where he lives and they can take him any time. Most of his criticism has been about the adjustment sessions for the PTP cronies. I guess Pravit has been muzzled - I haven't received any tweets from him today.

[DLang]

In the name of true Thai democracy.

[EnglishJohn]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

[Jon Wetherall]

Even the yellow rag is getting fed up of this now.

What was his crime? Saying he and others weren't happy in Prayuth's supreme land of happiness?

A significant error while under pressure. Well done Mr P, true colours on display yet again.

[55Jay]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

Protest without the threat of death or at least getting roughed up a little, isn't really worth the effort, hey?

[jcsmith]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

What warped sense of reality are you living in? These are people who are being detained for expressing an opinion and your painting them as wrongdoers. What in the world gives the junta the right to take control of this country, and then to set their own archaic laws that infringe on basic human rights with the fear of imprisonment for speaking your mind?

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NCPO claims Pravit's detention justified
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order Monday defended the detention of The Nations' reporter Pravit Rojanaphruk, saying he had disseminated information in a way that was not in accordance with the guideline for keeping peace and order.

But NCPO spokesman Col Winthai Suvari did not provide details of specific incidents that Pravit had disseminated such information.

Winthai said it was still uncertain how long Pravit would be detained, depending on results of investigations and Pravit's cooperation as well as evidences.

Winthai said Pravit had presented information against the NCPO's guideline more often recently.

"Sometimes, the information mentioned other persons or organizations. Or the information could cause misunderstandings in the society although there have been no proofs yet," Winthai said.

He added that the NCPO would have to seek cooperation from all sectors to ensure that there would be peace and order in the country.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/NCPO-claims-Pravits-detention-justified-30268755.html

-- The Nation 2015-09-14

[sjaak327]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

What warped sense of reality are you living in? These are people who are being detained for expressing an opinion and your painting them as wrongdoers. What in the world gives the junta the right to take control of this country, and then to set their own archaic laws that infringe on basic human rights with the fear of imprisonment for speaking your mind?

They have no right whatsoever, however this poster seems to believe that anything is better than a Shinawatra as PM.

They willingly support this bunch of clowns, and will support any speudo return to "Democracy Thai Style" in order to prevent any of the Thaksin lot to return to power, regardless the whishes of a large part of the population of the country they are a guest in. Go figure.

[NongKhaiKid]

The current rash of AA is a nice build up for the PM's starring role at the UN but of course everyone will understand and approve no doubt when reported here.

[zaphod reborn]

The current rash of AA is a nice build up for the PM's starring role at the UN but of course everyone will understand and approve no doubt when reported here.

It amazes me how the posters on TVF think that the UN is some kind of disciplinary board for wayward leaders. Have they done much about North Korea, Iran and Egypt? The UN is a gutless farce. A solid block of people in its host country now support a military coup in the US. http://www.rt.com/usa/315126-americans-back-military-coup/ Maybe the UN has some kind of meaning to the Euros, but it's clear other parts of the world don't put much faith in its opinions. I wouldn't be surprised at some point in the near future, it is moved to Brussels.

[tx22cb]

The military has a strange strategy to win the hearts and minds of the public.

Although admittedly this tactic resonates with some TVForum members ....

[Prbkk]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

Still dancing even though the music has stopped.

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Thailand's military government detains local reporter

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's military government has detained a reporter for an English-language newspaper as part of what appears to be a fresh crackdown on critics of the ruling junta.

A spokesman for the junta, Col. Winthai Suvaree, acknowledged that Pravit Rojanaphruk, a journalist for The Nation newspaper, was taken into military detention on Sunday.

Winthai said in a text message to local journalists on Monday that Pravit and several other people had been taken in for discussions with the authorities because of statements they made violating the junta's policies on information. He said that the length of Pravit's detention depended on how cooperative he was.

Last week, the military detained two politicians who had been critical of the junta, including a former energy minister.


-- (c) Associated Press 2015-09-14

[easybullet3]

if the NATION spoke out about this,,, then surely the editor and journalist should also be sent to jail, no ?

otheriwse it does not "fall in line" with the rest of the governments actions.

[kblaze]

It seems people are trying their hardest to get called in 'for adjustment' simply so they can use that as their story. Those hypocritical students were the same : I wonder if the 30 who died during the REAL protests lay on their conscience.

Quite pathetic. They obviously know nothing bad will happen to them. They didn't try any of this when the punishment would be a grenade on their front porch.

It seems people are trying their hardest to spout drivel so they can get lots of responses.

[DP25]

Even the yellow rag is getting fed up of this now.

What was his crime? Saying he and others weren't happy in Prayuth's supreme land of happiness?

Pravit is a long time red shirt. He been publishing articles in The Nation for many years. The Nation publishes opinion pieces from red shirt authors on a regular basis. Of course anything other than parroting 'Voice of Thaksin' 100% of the time is a 'yellow rag' for many here

Edited September 14, 2015 by DP25

[SOUTHERNSTAR]

To the Editor of The Nation. Dear sir when the PDRC was bringing BKK to a standtill you were openly begging for a coup. Dear sir you got what you wanted now live with it. PS I really hope you have learned from this coup but then again it maybe too much to ask.

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Military Holds 'The Nation' Journalist in Secret Detention
By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — A journalist from a prominent English-language newspaper in Thailand became the third person to be held incommunicado by the military this month, as the ruling junta escalates its recent clampdown on dissent.

Pravit Rojanaphruk, a columnist for The Nation and a prolific critic of the junta, was taken away from his home by a group of soldiers yesterday, according to Pavinee Chumsri of the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights group.

Pravit’s detention comes amid an uptick in suppression of dissent by the Thai military junta, which is also holding two politicians who served under the former government – Pichai Naripatapan and Karun Hosakul – in secret locations because of their vocal opposition to the regime.

According to Pavinee, soldiers did not tell Pravit where he was being taken, nor did the soldiers tell him when he would be released or why he was being detained. Pravit was also forced to leave his mobile phone behind, Pavinee told Khaosod.

“We believe the soldiers detained Mr. Pravit because of his exercise of rights and freedom to criticize the NCPO,” said Pavinee, referring to the junta’s formal name, the National Council for Peace and Order.

Pravit has used his platform both professionally and on social media to frequently criticize the junta. His last tweet sent at 2pm yesterday read, “Freedom can't be maintained if we're not willing to defend it.”

Since seizing power from the elected government in May 2014, the NCPO has banned protests, political activities and any public challenge to its rule. It has summoned hundreds of politicians, academics, activists and other dissidents for “attitude adjustment” in army camps for up to seven days. They were later released on the condition that they refrain from participating in any political activity.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1442222475


-- Khaosod English 2015-09-14

[onelasttime]

Does anybody here have even half a brain to work out what this whole charade is about? A charade that has been boiling away for years. It is about what Thailand will look like after that which we cannot discuss comes to pass, About where the locus of power and control will rest. Other societies would possibly be able to navigate this issue however the strict stratification of Thai society is fueling the inevitable.

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FCCT demands release of The Nation reporter
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand issued a statement on Monday, calling for the immediate release of The Nation's reporter, Pravit Rojanaphruk, and his whereabouts.

In the statement, it said: "The detention of journalists or anyone else for the peaceful expression of their views violates Thailand's obligations under international human rights law...We urge the NCPO to release Pravit Rojanapruk immediately. His place of detention should also be immediately made public."

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/FCCT-demands-release-of-The-Nation-reporter-30268763.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-14

[DM07]

To make this clear: no journalist or editor (or anyone else, for that matter) should ever go to jail or attitude adjustment (or worse) for his/her opinion or reporting!

...but some paper just got to reap, what is sow...

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Nation’s senior reporter summoned for attitude adjustment



BANGKOK: -- The Nation’s senior report Prawit Rojanapruek was invited by the military to the First Army Region’s headquarter on Sunday reportedly for attitude adjustment.

The Lawyers’ Centre for Human Rights said two military officers went to Prawit’s house on Saturday morning at about 10 am but he was not at home. On the following day however, an officer called the Nation reporter asking him to report to Colonel Suthat Narkphan, director of operations of the First Army Region on Sunday at 2 pm.

Accompanied by a lawyer from the centre, Prawit went to the First Army Region headquarter and he was escorted to a conference room in Miskawan building. Prawit was told to leave his phone number to the lawyer who was later told to leave.

The same lawyer made an enquiry about when the reporter was to be released but was told that he was taken to a military camp somewhere.

Ms Pawanee Chomsri, a lawyer of the centre, told Thai PBS she could not get in touch with Prawit and didn’t know where he was.

She defended that Prawit didn’t do anything which justified the military to summon him for attitude adjustment but merely performed his duty as a reporter. She also said that the detention of the reporter amounted to a serious violation of human rights.

When asked about the matter, Colonel Winthai Suvaree, spokesman of the National Council for Peace and Order, said he was not told about the matter yet and promised to find out.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nations-senior-reporter-summoned-for-attitude-adjustment

-- Thai PBS 2015-09-14

[Always18]

Does anybody here have even half a brain to work out what this whole charade is about? A charade that has been boiling away for years. It is about what Thailand will look like after that which we cannot discuss comes to pass, About where the locus of power and control will rest. Other societies would possibly be able to navigate this issue however the strict stratification of Thai society is fueling the inevitable.

Yes, it's been crystal clear for some time and the "message" to those who have an intimate interest in that subject was reinforced recently by Prayut apparently usurping the use of the Royal Prerogative when dealing with a certain person's legacy police rank...................

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TJA demands clarification from NCPO over the detention of a reporter

BANGKOK: -- The Thai Journalists Association has urged the government and the National Council for Peace and Order to clarify the detention of a senior reporter of Nation newspaper reportedly for attitude adjustment.

TJA vice president and spokesman Manop Thip-osot called on the First Army Region to explain the reason why and where the reporter, Prawit Rojanapruek, was detained. The reporter, he said, was not allowed to bring with him his smartphone and, therefore, his whereabouts were unknown.

Even though the junta can invoke Section 44 of the interim charter to detain any individuals as it thinks fit, Manop said that the junta must exercise caution especially against members of the media who, in their performance of duty, should be free in making criticism of the government or the junta.

Detaining the report without informing him of the charges against him does not bode well for press freedom and basic rights in Thailand under the current administration, said the TJA vice president.

Worse, he said the incident would further tarnish the image of the country as far as free expression was concerned.

The TJA, he said, is fully supportive of the Nation’s call for the immediate release of Prawit.’

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tja-demands-clarification-from-ncpo-over-the-detention-of-a-reporter


-- Thai PBS 2015-09-14

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