Abhisit warns Prayut to mind words

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Abhisit warns Prayut to mind words
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Wednesday warned Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to be careful about his words made to international communities when he attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

Abhisit said it's good opportunity for Prayut, who is scheduled to speak at the UNGA on September 29, to explain about Thailand's situation but Abhisit was not certain how the explanation would help improve Thailand's image after the coup.

"But the PM should be more careful as he, on many occasions, speaks half-jokingly with [Thai] media and caused misunderstanding among foreigners that he [Prayut] denies media freedom," the Democrat party leader said.

Prayut is expected to face demonstrations from both pro and anti-coup groups at the UN but Abhisit said the premier should not be worried because it could be done under freedom of expression.

However, the demonstrators should abide by the laws and not use violence or inappropriate manners otherwise it would hurt the country's reputation, he said.

He added that the premier would be able to announce his political road map if he was confident that it could be implemented on time as he said.

Moreover, the premier also had a chance to tell the world about Royal's sufficiency economy philosophy, Abhisit added.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Abhisit-warns-Prayut-to-mind-words-30269394.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-23

[chainarong]

In the US , Prayut will find it entirely different to being in Thailand, protest crowds, unflattering negative media criticism and all the trimmings in a country without section 44 , in the land of the free ( or so they say ), Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent , spit the dummy, scream and shout in his hotel room and wish he was back in Thailand ,to some in Thailand, they wish he would stay in the US .

[MaxLee]

He'll let out his anger once he's back in Thailand,.... wanna bet..... ticking time bomb in the brain with annoying free speech youthful opinions....

[whatawonderfulday]

What no coup rumours while he is at the UN !!!

[MrBrilliant]

Maybe the GA will adjust his attitude....

[Bellacissa]

Bad day for the news of the Great Firewall to be leaked to the public. That won't look very nice on the freedom resume´.

[ratcatcher]

In the US , Prayut will find it entirely different to being in Thailand, protest crowds, unflattering negative media criticism and all the trimmings in a country without section 44 , in the land of the free ( or so they say ), Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent , spit the dummy, scream and shout in his hotel room and wish he was back in Thailand ,to some in Thailand, they wish he would stay in the US .

"....Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent ,....."

I realize you actually meant indignant, but oddly your choice of word hardly fits a man of Prayuth's wealth.

INDIGENT...poor; needy.

synonyms: poor, impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished, insolvent, poverty-stricken;

dictionary.

[Sam Jones]

UN have to ask him how far he is prepared to go to move Thailand back to the middle ages ... He is nothing but a Jung-Un wannabe

[tx22cb]

No matter how many protesters there may be, no matter how hostile the reception from Western media, this will never be reported back "home".

In Thailand, the population will be shown a triumphant masterstroke of diplomacy by Prayut, how he was the centre of attention at the UN, cheered on by grateful Thai expats in New York, how Prayut was able to make hundreds of sceptics "understand and support" his regime government.

Who knows, perhaps Thai TV Channels will even report that Prayut was gracious enough to grant the Pope a private audience.

Life is good when you control the domestic media .... now to do something about the pesky internet .....

[somo]

The General trying to talk to the UN as if anyone will be listening "

99 % of them don't know who he is and the other 1% don't care.

Why is he going there? He will just invite ridicule for his country.

[Oziex1]

It's OK the PM understands that they don't understand.

I think he will be guarded in what he says overseas.

[Just1Voice]

He'll be like a lamb going to a real free press slaughter.

[MichaelJohn]

There may be protests at the UN ....... but will we read about them in the Thai press ???????

[Misterwhisper]

I also can't wait how the good general is going to explain his regime's plans to further strangle the already restricted internet by reportedly going to implement a single, government-monitored and controlled gateway, and at the same time expect to be taken seriously when he - presumably - flashes the "We shall return to democracy soon" card.

My hunch is that he will return from New York either very humbled - or very, very angry that the world community just won't understand Thailand (i.e. him) one iota.

[jcsmith]

"But the PM should be more careful as he, on many occasions, speaks half-jokingly with [Thai] media and caused misunderstanding among foreigners that he [Prayut] denies media freedom," the Democrat party leader said.

There's no misunderstanding in reporters being called in for attitude adjustments. Call it what it is.

[tominbkk]

In the US , Prayut will find it entirely different to being in Thailand, protest crowds, unflattering negative media criticism and all the trimmings in a country without section 44 , in the land of the free ( or so they say ), Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent , spit the dummy, scream and shout in his hotel room and wish he was back in Thailand ,to some in Thailand, they wish he would stay in the US .

On the other hand, most outside Thailand don't know or don't care about Thai politics or society.

[dageurreotype]

No matter how many protesters there may be, no matter how hostile the reception from Western media, this will never be reported back "home".

In Thailand, the population will be shown a triumphant masterstroke of diplomacy by Prayut, how he was the centre of attention at the UN, cheered on by grateful Thai expats in New York, how Prayut was able to make hundreds of sceptics "understand and support" his regime government.

Who knows, perhaps Thai TV Channels will even report that Prayut was gracious enough to grant the Pope a private audience.

Life is good when you control the domestic media .... now to do something about the pesky internet .....

It was reported just a few days ago that the Thai expats protesting the coup are 'red shirts', so yes, that's exactly how it'll be played out here to the great unwashed and what with the spanky new firewall and all, how would they know any different?

[dageurreotype]

On the other hand, most outside Thailand don't know or don't care about Thai politics or society.

I don't know your news source or whether you read anything outside TV, but there is currently a LOT of negative press surrounding Thailand in the WORLD's press. Have a look. Whilst you can ..

[Reigntax]

He will attend with extreme confidence knowing the mad monk has been giving him advice on dealing with democratic governments. Only wish I was there!

[englishoak]

Prayuth will avoid foreign press at all costs, talk to as little Thai press as possible and generally do what he always does, claim everyone understands and add whatever else comes into his head at the time.

[deckape]

I think it is the interpreters who need be careful. On Thaivisa we are often critical of word choice from Thai leaders when the words are not theirs at all! PM still is a db though.

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Abhisit said it's good opportunity for Prayut, who is scheduled to speak at the UNGA on September 29, to explain about Thailand's situation

Very strange when a leader of a political party, that has been thrown out in the cold by a junta thinks that it's good that the junta leader can explain to the world about their anti democratic ideas and road maps!

[fish fingers]

Sometimes on TV he looks like he's wearing make-up /eye liner.

[webfact]

POLITICS
Abhisit advises PM to be cautious in his speech in NY
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- FORMER PREMIER Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday warned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to be careful about what he says while attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

Abhisit said that Prayut's typical tongue-in-cheek remarks could send confusing signals to the international community, adding that this was a good opportunity for the premier to explain Thailand's situation to the world.

Prayut, who left for the US last night, is scheduled to speak at the General Assembly next Tuesday. However, Abhisit said he was not certain whether Prayut's explanations would help improve Thailand's post-coup image.

"The prime minister should be more careful. On many occasions, he has spoken somewhat jokingly with the Thai media and caused misunderstanding among foreigners that he is denying media freedom," the Democrat Party leader said.

Prayut has also agreed to give an interview to Voice of America (VOA), the US govern-ment's official external broadcast institution, while in New York, a source from the Foreign Ministry said yesterday. Meanwhile, another source said some other US-based media outlets would also be interviewing Prayut.

The premier's stay in New York is expected to be marked by protests from both pro- and anti-coup groups. However, Abhisit said Prayut should not be worried because they would be exercising their freedom of expression, though the former premier said the demonstrators should abide by the law and not use violence or inappropriate behaviour otherwise it would hurt the country's reputation. Abhisit added that the premier should announce his political road map if he confident that it will be implemented on time. Also, he said, this was a good chance for the prime minister to shed light on His Majesty's sufficiency-economy philosophy.

Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch yesterday called on world leaders at the UN General Assembly to urge Prayut to end "repression of human rights" and quickly restore democratic civilian rule.

"Thailand's junta leader should get the welcome he deserves at the UN, which is an earful about the junta's abysmal human rights record," said Brad Adams, Asia director of the New York-based organisation.

"The leaders attending the General Assem-bly should use their meetings with General Prayut to urge an end to the junta's wave of repression and restore democratic civilian rule," he said in a statement released yesterday. Thailand is campaigning for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in an election that will be held in October 2016. While Thailand has promised collaboration with the UN, the junta has frequently raised what it terms Thailand's "unique conditions" to deflect criticism of its human rights violations, the statement said. Its "roadmap" for a return to democratic rule has repeatedly been pushed back.

The General Assembly presents an important opportunity for concerned governments and UN officials to urge Prayut to act immediately on a broad range of human rights concerns, including the military's sweeping and unchecked powers, HRW said.

"By being forthright in raising concerns, concerned governments can help reverse the human rights crisis in Thailand and put the country on the path toward civilian democratic rule," Adams said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Abhisit-advises-PM-to-be-cautious-in-his-speech-in-30269440.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-24

[NongKhaiKid]

Rightly or wrongly I have the distinct impression Prayut doesn't listen to many, if any, people so he's unlikely to heed a warning from a mere politician.

It must be hell being on his staff and working for someone who thinks he knows everything and when a discreet word of advice is appropriate being too afraid to offer it.

[MaxLee]

Abhisit advises PM to be cautious in his speech in NY

Be careful, what you say or you'll be the next patient for attitude adjustment.....

[Somtamnication]

Monsieur Abisit; Suthep never listened to you, so why do you think that the man in green will?

[djjamie]

face demonstrations from both pro and anti-coup groups at the UN

Or when looking at Thailands unique situation that could be read as "pro and anti terrorist groups" at the UN.

Of course the Right Honorable Abhisit is correct. Prayut does go off onto tangents that he regrettably struggles to return from. He truly needs to employ Robert Amsterdam to refine his speeches and present him in a strong positive light.

[chainarong]

In the US , Prayut will find it entirely different to being in Thailand, protest crowds, unflattering negative media criticism and all the trimmings in a country without section 44 , in the land of the free ( or so they say ), Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent , spit the dummy, scream and shout in his hotel room and wish he was back in Thailand ,to some in Thailand, they wish he would stay in the US .

"....Prayut will, as a Ex Thai General, get all indigent ,....."

I realize you actually meant indignant, but oddly your choice of word hardly fits a man of Prayuth's wealth.

INDIGENT...poor; needy.

synonyms: poor, impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished, insolvent, poverty-stricken;

dictionary.

I am pleased you have noted that mistake, I have a spell checker that doubles as a comedian at night.

[Tatsujin]

Dear Mr Obama, could you please keep him, at least for a while, I'm sure there's some pretext that could be used to detain him ... wearing the wrong color socks, speaking too loudly, using the internet etc. ... some nice reverse attitude adjustment would go a long way to moving Thailand forwards.

Also, could some of the member nations (USA, UK etc) please stop kissing Thailand's ass all the time and actually say something or do something about what's going on here.