Lite Beer Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Army unit helps Isaan folk find 'correct political understanding'JITTRAPORN SENWONGTHE NATION BANGKOK: -- "CORRECT" political understanding has been given to people in 20 provinces in the Northeast - with good feedback received, Lt-General Thawat Sookplang, the commander of the Second Army Area, said yesterday.The Second Army Area undertook the mission through the Centre for Reconciliation and Reform, sending staff to talk with people of different political opinions.The feedback had been good, Thawat said, with little or no opposition. He also looked forward to using this approach to explain the upcoming charter draft, he said.Building "correct understanding" is one of the Army areas' duties to support the military-led regime, according to Army commander-in-chief General Theerachai Nakawanich's policies.Another success is the government-funded "One Tambon One Million Baht" project, aiming to ease the impact of drought through the distribution of Bt1 million per affected district.Facilitated by the Second Army Area, the project went so well that its budgets eventually received approval from the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry."People are content with the measure," Thawat said. "How the budgets were well received can be a good model of transparent budget management."The Second Army Area's other duties include staff support for the Interior Ministry's Damrongdhama Centres and recent peaceful border-guard duties in the Northeast.In a related development, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, as leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), approved a new list of members of the junta's Strategy Steering Committee, with the NCPO vice leader, Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, as chairman.Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr, and Education Minister Dapong Ratanasuwan were appointed as the committee's vice chairmen.The rest of committee consists of the permanent secretary of the Defence Ministry, all military commanders-in-chief, secretary-general to the PM General Wilas Aroonsri, adviser to the defence minister Air Chief Marshal Thaworn Maneepruk, secretary to the Cabinet Ampon Kittiampon, and the secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board.Energy Minister General Anantaporn Kanjanarat was appointed as the committee secretary, with Lt-General Nattapon Nakpanich as his assistant. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Army-unit-helps-Isaan-folk-find-correct-political--30270591.html -- The Nation 2015-10-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckape Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Puff piece by The Nation lapdogs...good boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I suppose this is the same programme reported on in an Isan news site not long after the coup had taken place. One of the army personnel involved in the ' re-education ' was asked if villagers complained during the meetings and he supposedly replied " they wouldn't dare. " Is this part of the Thainess that the govt spokesman criticised the EU for not understanding ? An army unit in villages ' teaching ' correct understanding seems very clear to most of us I suspect. Edited October 9, 2015 by NongKhaiKid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Democracy at its finest , These guys know no boundaries.Next re education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Darker days are drawing near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. And I expect NEVER will. Lost cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome to the new world order. You have the right to think what we tell you to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique355 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I just wonder who more urgently needs a correct understanding? The people our there or the military? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Army official says Army doing wonderful job. In other news, dog scratches fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Funny statement when you consider politicians have been doing this for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. I guess this has to be an attempt at sarcasm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Darker days are drawing near. If the army is going round the villages pointing out "the error of their (political) ways" to people then dark days are here. What hope is there for a free election? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. I guess this has to be an attempt at sarcasm? I sincerely hope so for his sake. "The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 "The feedback had been good, Thawat said, with little or no opposition." Now that's a shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Soon we will hear, the cries from the mothers of the disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 It seems many of you conveniently forget the red shirt villages with their education centres where anyone against them were afraid to speak out. It will be interesting to actually get a first hand account from someone who has been to one of the army meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. I guess this has to be an attempt at sarcasm? The PDRC part was, the rest of it I'm very serious about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 It seems many of you conveniently forget the red shirt villages with their education centres where anyone against them were afraid to speak out. It will be interesting to actually get a first hand account from someone who has been to one of the army meetings. What the he!! has that got to do with what's happening today?? Don't you junta lovers see that everything the junta does is not excused by the existence of the bogeyman in Dubai?? When you were a kid and broke a window did your mother buy the argument that "Somchai did it first so it's OK"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome to 1960's PRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Army official says Army doing wonderful job. In other news, dog scratches fleas. 'Dog licks its anus during dinner' would be a more appropriate way of putting it, in my humble opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Having the army backing a political view point shows what lengths the junta will go to get what they want. The army and the courts need to be a-political if the country is going to be governed fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Sounds like there is a mobile brainwashing team at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosm Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I wounder what would happen if this country was attacked... after all, the army is in a new job now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always18 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Funny statement when you consider politicians have been doing this for years! .....with a couple of minor differences - politicians are generally elected and unarmed, the military junta are most certainly not elected and are able to impose their will with all the firepower they choose............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I feel slighted. Wife and I not invited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Welcome to the new world order. You have the right to think what we tell you to think. No, you nod and say yes but you can think what you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Darker days are drawing near. If the army is going round the villages pointing out "the error of their (political) ways" to people then dark days are here. What hope is there for a free election? The elections here were not free for the red shirt mob. It cost them approx Bt 300 per vote. Actually a very good investment b/c of the exhortation amount of money they "acquired." I can see the "mock" counting game now. Bt 300 for you and Bt 300,000 for us ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirton Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thai army manipulating the ordinary majority of Thais by "helping" them to "correctly" understand the political situation. Thi is a shame for Thailand. Taking advantage of the poor by undue influence. Some red shirts did need to be educated regarding democracy. They had the idea that democracy involved preventing the opposing party from campaigning in their ridings. They did this by throwing rocks, bricks, potted plants (seriously), home made bombs etc., they used trucks with loud speakers to drown out politicians during rallies. Clearly those people had a misunderstanding of how democracy should work. The PDRC, on the other hand merely blocked access to voting booths which is a much more democratic way to behave. Truth is, most Thais don't understand real democracy, because they have never experienced it. I guess this has to be an attempt at sarcasm? It was an attempt at thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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