Party members asked to stop discrediting the Thai government

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Party members asked to stop discrediting the government



BANGKOK: -- Core members of the Pheu Thai party were urged by the government to stop activities which are deemed as illegal with an ill intention to discredit the government and the military junta.

Government spokesman Maj-Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Wednesday clarified why the National Council for Peace and Order decided to ban former energy minister Pichai Naripthapant from travelling to the United States to participate in a congressional meeting.

Judging from Mr Pichai’s previous criticisms which risk provoking conflicts, he said that there was ground to suspect that the former MP would again say something negative about the government and the country if he is allowed to go overseas, said the spokesman.

Without naming the party’s name, he observed that core members of that party wanted to make use of the international forum to air their views against the government and the junta.

He said he was not sure whether the party had lobbied its supporters abroad to invite them to go abroad to speak but he predicted more similar invitations in the future.

Maj-Gen Sansern insisted that it was necessary to curb foreign travels of the party members because the country is not under normal situation.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147474

-- Thai PBS 2016-01-21

[baboon]

Rather jumpy isn't he, considering the government enjoy overwhelming support from Thais and foreigners alike? Surely a smattering of malcontents are of no consequence?

[NongKhaiKid]

Around the world, well the democratic world, it's part of the function of political parties and politicians in ' opposition ' to criticise and discredit the govt but in LoS it's a criminal offence !

Says so much.

[Chang_paarp]

It is a conflict of job descriptions. The government goes a good job of discrediting itself and does not need help from former politicians who have moved to "inactive posts".

[trogers]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

[arrowsdawdle]

Thai culture in action. It is never the fault of the one that loses face by their own behavior, it is always the fault of the one that calls attention to it.

[Lupatria]

Party members asked to stop discrediting the government

Am I the only one missing the two little words "or else" at the end of this headline?

[Emster23]

I am sure they would all like to give credit where credit is due. Just haven't found anything yet... a null set.

[Traveling Sailor]

It is a conflict of job descriptions. The government goes a good job of discrediting itself and does not need help from former politicians who have moved to "inactive posts".

So true. All one has to do is read either of the two leading English language Thai newspapers, or TV, on a regular basis. The comments made by this government are usually discrediting in some respect.

[Enoon]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

You're not seriously suggesting that the trough is currently, or will become (under the current regime) "pig free" are you?

Edited January 21, 2016 by Enoon

[mrrizzla]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

That's ok though. The 'good' pigs (and the traditional piggies) are back at their god given place at the trough.

[Bluespunk]

"Party members asked to stop discrediting the government"

It's not like they need the help.

[rebelplatoon]

It's easy to shut them up, I'd say:

Stop talking about what the government wants and will do and start acting.

[jesimps]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

No one has a chance at the trough other than the junta and they aim to keep it ALL for themselves. Edited January 21, 2016 by jesimps

[trogers]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

No one has a chance at the trough other than the junta and they aim to keep it ALL for themselves.

And the beloved Democracy you proposed means just a change in pigs...? ? Edited January 21, 2016 by trogers

[Jonmarleesco]

Quite right, too. Governments worldwide are quite capable of doing their own discrediting.

[GeorgesAbitbol]

The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough...

No one has a chance at the trough other than the junta and they aim to keep it ALL for themselves.

And the beloved Democracy you proposed means just a change in pigs...? ?

You should read Animal farm, befor the current "government" ban it Edited January 21, 2016 by GeorgesAbitbol

[ldiablo]

The .5% hope that I had that this government was serious about making Thailand a better place was lost the moment they said the RTP would not be reformed.

[MaeJoMTB]

What government?

I only see one man!

[ldiablo]

What government?

I only see one man!

You're right. I stand corrected.