webfact Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Party members asked to stop discrediting the governmentBANGKOK: -- 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The pigs are restless from being kept away from the trough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowsdawdle Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I am sure they would all like to give credit where credit is due. Just haven't found anything yet... a null set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Sailor Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrizzla Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 "Party members asked to stop discrediting the government" It's not like they need the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelplatoon Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It's easy to shut them up, I'd say: Stop talking about what the government wants and will do and start acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Quite right, too. Governments worldwide are quite capable of doing their own discrediting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesAbitbol Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What government? I only see one man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What government? I only see one man! You're right. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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