webfact Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 RAJABHAKTI PARK SCANDALHundreds more face arrest over Facebook posts on scandalThe NationBANGKOK: -- POLICE ARE waiting for the court to issue an arrest warrant for a 27-year-old man wanted on lese majeste charges in connection with a graphic posting on Facebook that lists the names of people who allegedly committed offences related to the construction of the Rajabhakti Park.Pol Colonel Burin Thongprapa said police were waiting for the Bangkok Military Court to issue an arrest warrant for Thanakorn Siripaiboon who is already in police custody for allegedly violating Articles 112 and 116 of the Criminal Code and the Computer Act. The warrant was reportedly approved as of press time yesterday.Burin said military officials would detain the man for seven days before proceeding with prosecution.A source said police were also planning to arrest hundreds of other people who are members of the National Red Shirts Institute Facebook page. One of the members is Anon Nampa, a lawyer who accompanied student activists led by Sirawit Serithiwat, who was detained by military officials at Ratchaburi's Ban Pong train station on Monday.Soon after that, the following message was posted on the Facebook page: "Urgent, please share and tell those who are listed as members of this group to flee because military officials will press lese majeste charges on everyone. This page is a trap created by officials.''Also yesterday, another group of students said they planned to make a trip to the Hua Hin park soon to protest against what they described as irregularities involving the park's construction.Rangsiman Rome, of the New Democracy Movement, and three other activists revealed the plan at a press conference at Thammasat University. He said his group agreed with what Sirawit did and that its members would "stand beside him forever".He said his group would discuss the planned trip to the park with Sirawit.Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya, meanwhile, has told Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha that the corruption allegations over the construction of the Rajabhakti Park have grounds, Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.Paiboon apparently phoned Prayut after United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) leaders Jatuporn Promphan and Nuttawut Saikuar forwarded the information to Paiboon.Sansern said the government was ready to accept evidence of corruption from all sides. "We want to know who are involved and how they are corrupt,'' he said.However, he said Paiboon had said that though the information provided by Nuttawut and Jatuporn was not in depth, it would still be useful for further investigation. The Army and the National Anti-Corruption Commi-ssion had earlier claimed that the corruption allegations related to the park were baseless.Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday that if the money used in the construction of the park had not been solicited by the Army, but was actually donations sought by a foundation, then the project would not come under the PM's 2015 directive.A committee controlling the solicitation of contributions by state agencies revealed that the Army did not solicit funds to build the park."If the foundation sought donation, then it is different from soliciting contribution by state agencies, as this matter does not have to abide by the PM's directives," he said."The two activities are similar though. Soliciting contribution will mobilise huge funds and the money may be moved or transferred causing confusion. We need to have clear accounts for it, as both are subject to different laws,'' Wissanu said.Corruption allegations related to the park have rocked the Prayut government and Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr is coming under growing pressure to step down despite efforts to clear him of allegations.The Pheu Thai camp and the UDD have grabbed this opportunity to grill the government and moves to rally at the park have been met with stiff action.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Hundreds-more-face-arrest-over-Facebook-posts-on-s-30274676.html-- The Nation 2015-12-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetime Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What can you do....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Such a beautiful country...such inept leaders. And they probably get away with it....again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiwanatoa Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What can you do....? Hey, that's the spirit! Just roll over and give-up. Right, isn't that how progress everywhere has always been achieved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspill Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Happy Constitution day! (Dec 10 in Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taiwanatoa Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 And now they're going after facebook users ! http://prachatai.org/english/node/5684?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+prachataienglish+%28Prachatai+in+English%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Reminds me of Stalin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I don't get it. They say the people are happy. But the military are not. A bit of confusion for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Really sad that this beautiful country with so much potential can't find honest and descent leaders, this will all end in tears again I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What can you do....? Hey, that's the spirit! Just roll over and give-up. Right, isn't that how progress everywhere has always been achieved? This has been a long time problem in Thailand. I tend to believe that problems just like this is where thais learned to adapt the use of "mai pan rai"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Arrest hundreds of people ? Another entry for the Guinness Book of Records ? Cue Music - To Be Number One ! As an encore arrest the US Ambassador for LM ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakewarrior Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Let the Witch hunt begin...Ultra-Nationalists out in force today & ICT ministry with their Stalinist little LOVING "See something ...Say something" monarchist are in full force at the moment in the "Land of Frowns" "Urgent, please share and tell those who are listed as members of this group to flee because military officials will press lese majeste charges on everyone. This page is a trap created by officials.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Arrest hundreds of people ? Another entry for the Guinness Book of Records ? Cue Music - To Be Number One ! As an encore arrest the US Ambassador for LM ! Seems they'd like to try. I watched the full video of everything the Ambassador said. He was mildly critical of the way the LM laws were being applied. He didn't come within a thousand mile of committing a crime. Amnesty slams govt over move against envoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 “And how do you know that you're mad? "To begin with," said the Cat, "a dog's not mad. You grant that?" I suppose so, said Alice. "Well then," the Cat went on, "you see a dog growls when it's angry, and wags it's tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore I'm mad.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Arrest hundreds of people ? Another entry for the Guinness Book of Records ? Cue Music - To Be Number One ! As an encore arrest the US Ambassador for LM ! another Hub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Arrest hundreds of people ? Another entry for the Guinness Book of Records ? Cue Music - To Be Number One ! As an encore arrest the US Ambassador for LM ! Seems they'd like to try. I watched the full video of everything the Ambassador said. He was mildly critical of the way the LM laws were being applied. He didn't come within a thousand mile of committing a crime. Amnesty slams govt over move against envoy So the lese mejeste law itself is protected by the lese majeste law? Im so confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishJohn Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 What can you do....? Hey, that's the spirit! Just roll over and give-up. Right, isn't that how progress everywhere has always been achieved? What on earth are you talking about ?. Did the people 'roll over' and let the government pass the amnesty disgrace ?. No - they took to the streets in the face of terrorist attacks and forced change. Oh - you mean those same terrorists don't like these new rules ?. Well hard luck. You made your bed now lie in it. Don't worry : you will certainly get your elections back so you can vote for the local red-shirt who will share a tiny bit of his corruption with you. But maybe things will be a little more strict than before so he won;t be able to 'donate' quite so much. Is that what you are afraid of ?. Anyone clicking 'like' to doctored pictures of HM and joining in with the anti Junta face book propaganda at this time must so stupid, I'm surprised they made it this far in life. Doesn't surprise me in the slightest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocceao Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Let the Witch hunt begin...Ultra-Nationalists out in force today & ICT ministry with their Stalinist little LOVING "See something ...Say something" monarchist are in full force at the moment in the "Land of Frowns" "Urgent, please share and tell those who are listed as members of this group to flee because military officials will press lese majeste charges on everyone. This page is a trap created by officials.'' If they were Following and loving Stalinist views and policies, everyone who has posted something anti government on TV, would be buried in a mass grave by now or rotting in a prison cell, with rotten bread and dirty water once a day. Stalin made Hitler look like an alter boy and comparing the current govenrment to Stalin, is just theatrical drama and nonsence!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Let the Witch hunt begin...Ultra-Nationalists out in force today & ICT ministry with their Stalinist little LOVING "See something ...Say something" monarchist are in full force at the moment in the "Land of Frowns" "Urgent, please share and tell those who are listed as members of this group to flee because military officials will press lese majeste charges on everyone. This page is a trap created by officials.'' If they were Following and loving Stalinist views and policies, everyone who has posted something anti government on TV, would be buried in a mass grave by now or rotting in a prison cell, with rotten bread and dirty water once a day. Stalin made Hitler look like an alter boy and comparing the current govenrment to Stalin, is just theatrical drama and nonsence!!!!! A purge is still a purge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Yet not one arrest for the actual alleged corruption.. Something is seriously wrong on this subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Such a beautiful country...such inept leaders. And they probably get away with it....again ! they are usurpers, not leaders, but certainly they are inept... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Burin said military officials would detain the man for seven days before proceeding with prosecution. why, ... because they can. Hundreds more face arrest over Facebook posts on scandal Seriously, this junta is about to prove that they have collectively lost their minds. Keep up the good work boys - that back-hoe is waiting for you in front of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 The more authorities clamp down the more media speculation. Most know this, so why the day after day news stories, etc indirectly or directly related to the park scandal? Someone needs to take charge and put the fire out because it's spreading out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocceao Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Let the Witch hunt begin...Ultra-Nationalists out in force today & ICT ministry with their Stalinist little LOVING "See something ...Say something" monarchist are in full force at the moment in the "Land of Frowns" "Urgent, please share and tell those who are listed as members of this group to flee because military officials will press lese majeste charges on everyone. This page is a trap created by officials.'' If they were Following and loving Stalinist views and policies, everyone who has posted something anti government on TV, would be buried in a mass grave by now or rotting in a prison cell, with rotten bread and dirty water once a day. Stalin made Hitler look like an alter boy and comparing the current govenrment to Stalin, is just theatrical drama and nonsence!!!!! A purge is still a purge. Yes, a purge is in fact a purge, yet comparing this purge to Stalin is still theatrical drama and nonsence, the sooks crying about it are probally way too intouch with their feminine side/emotions. Perhaps they should take the time to thank General P, for not seizing their land/Property and exiling them from Thailand, or even worse killing them and their family and friends as per Stalins policies as acused. I would like to continue to live in Thailand and own properties and live a happy and quiet life. Don't ruin it for us, by making outrageous and defamatory comments, about things you don't understand about this country, that could ruin it for all of us. Edited December 11, 2015 by Rocceao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Did you know that a facebook post can be edited even after people have clicked on the like button. Once you have clicked like, the post can be altered or amended later meaning you could end up clicking like to anything. Keep in mind that facebook can be jail bait. Many have discovered this too late, some even serving life sentences for comments and likes on facebook. Beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchadeBoy Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good strong leadership from The General. Dissent needs to be taken care of to deal with Red Shirt funded troublemakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutojames88 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) So now thought crime exists .? If I think something that is my freedom to think Even if I don't refute a concept that is presented to me ...(.example ) a Television channel shows a comedy making some humourous comments , and I laugh that is not a crime.....how? Arresting people for what they think and imposing jail sentences is extremely harsh and draconian . In a way I am grateful to these students for exposing more to the world the current state of Thailand . The real terrorist are those enforcing a law that belongs in a distant century. This is 2015 If you believe in the American constitution ! that all men are created equal , then that's a freedom to do so. If you believe in child like explanations that's your right to do so. To enforce it on others is an evil that needs removing. Fortunately , with time and modern media and sheer numbers and wisdom this will all pass in a dark history soon. Thailand is fast being recognised with its audacity to prosecute students and others and even smear the US envoy over free speech as a place worth avoiding. But sanctions loom if this isn't corrected fast. It is a pathetic situation and deserves closer world attension. These students are doing that. A bunch of men with guns ironically holding a Nation hostage is extremely distasteful. This is the dark face of Thailand under marshal law today.... But the recent Enquired police observations into a high ranking US representative will back fire big time. They will be cemented to Tier Three ( human rights abuse ranking) And watch as the civilised world flush them ecomically down the toilet . So far the masses will scream for Thaksin to be installed again. Edited December 11, 2015 by Plutojames88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soomak Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Yet not one arrest for the actual alleged corruption.. Something is seriously wrong on this subject! You mean something is seriously wrong with this country, not subject. Steal public money - mai pen rai; complain about the stealing on Facebook - they will come after you like mad dogs. Lovely country, truly a land of smiles and happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecropper Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I've said it before - this is Khmer Rouge territory - a government of military leaders totally out of ideas and feeding in on itself, finding and arresting 'enemies' everywhere, as self-justification for its vacant existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 So they would rather arrest hundreds of people instead of a few corrupt officials? This story is also in the European newspapers and will boomerang back to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now