webfact Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Junta Orders Media to Discuss Charter 'Respectfully'By Teeranai CharuvastraStaff ReporterJunta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters Tuesday at Government House in Bangkok.BANGKOK — Yes, criticism of the new constitution drafted under the junta’s oversight is allowed in the media, a junta spokesman confirmed today, so long as it is “respectful.”Such criticism must only use respectful language and avoid causing hatred in society or “damage the ongoing decent atmosphere,” spokesman Winthai Suvaree said amid growing criticism of proposed charter by human rights activists and academics.“The NCPO never prohibits criticism or expression of opinion,” Col. Winthai said, referring to the formal name of the ruling junta, the National Council for Peace and Order. “But expression of opinion by certain groups and individuals contains unnaturally strong language and manner, which does not appear to be constructive.”Winthai drew a distinction between critics of the proposed charter, which was released Friday.“Sometimes, they seem to be intent on inciting hatred or conflict, which will damage the ongoing decent atmosphere,” he said. “We want all expression of opinions to be within appropriate boundaries. Use of words should be in a respectful manner.”Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1454402468 -- Khaosod English 2016-02-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The Junta and the Junted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is that a "look thep" in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is that a "look thep" in the background? No thats one of the senior ministers and the one most capable of making good decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcsmith Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 By respectful he means positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It only gets better and better, right junta supporters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Were I running a newspaper or periodical, I think I might just print absolutely nothing on the subject, explaining to my readership that it would be far too easy to fall dangerously foul of the authorities if editorial policy is not to praise the charter to the skies and leave it at that. It is possible to be noisy and silent at the same time - Soviet citizens would protest by simply ignoring the government, and authoritarians simply hate that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nbarch Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 His utterances are becoming more and more Orwellian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitforusalso Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) So, obviously saying your group will boycott it, is not 'polite'! After all, only the Dems/yellows can boycott politely. Edited February 2, 2016 by waitforusalso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The "government" has taken up "respectful" negotiations with Google, Facebook, Line etc. = Impose "self-censorship" including a special "Thailand-Filter", or else.......... ! The original Farang congregation, welcoming "the change" at the time, has shrunk. In the meantime, they could hold their gatherings in a Phone-Booth. Good! They must have seen the light by now. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The Junta and the Junted. Jilted more like it................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Respect works both way's, try it sometime , you might even become popular.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Two words: social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNPBC0 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I would 'respectfully' remind the junta that, in remaining a member of the UN, it has binding obligations to comply with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and various other UN agreements to which it is a signatory, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. I would ask the junta to consider the idea that 'respect' may need to be earned rather than required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I would 'respectfully' remind the junta that, in remaining a member of the UN, it has binding obligations to comply with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and various other UN agreements to which it is a signatory, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. I would ask the junta to consider the idea that 'respect' may need to be earned rather than required. Respect does not need to be earned, these are the "born to rule" - they consider respect to be their birthright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I am "respectfully" lost for words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Is that a "look thep" in the background? No, in the foreground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 This charter is going down, and everyone knows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiki Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Every time I see a picture of Prayuth in his traditional Thai shirt with the gold pin/medallion, I can't help but think of the uniforms worn by members of the Star ship Enterprise under the command of Jean-Luc Picard. If only he would tap the pin and say 'beam me up Scotty'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Every time I see a picture of Prayuth in his traditional Thai shirt with the gold pin/medallion, I can't help but think of the uniforms worn by members of the Star ship Enterprise under the command of Jean-Luc Picard. If only he would tap the pin and say 'beam me up Scotty'! But in this case it would be "beam me up Suthepy" right where the sun doesnt shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 So saying this constitution is rubbish is not being constructive or positive right ? Calling a spade a spade is therefore not permitted. Might as well have no vote, after all, only constructive and positive criticism is allowed, pointing out the flaws of this constitution and why it needs to be rejected outright is not going to be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 “The NCPO never prohibits criticism or expression of opinion,” Col. Winthai said, liar, liar pants on fire... morons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 " Penalties against people calling for anti-constitutional draft stand proposed" http://prachatai.org/english/node/5821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 " Penalties against people calling for anti-constitutional draft stand proposed" http://prachatai.org/english/node/5821 it will be much worse than 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 " Penalties against people calling for anti-constitutional draft stand proposed" http://prachatai.org/english/node/5821 Lost for words. As I said before, might as well have no referendum at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristheRunt Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) If the Thai population can not see through this crap, then Thailand is totaly screwed. Why worry about freedon of speech, an elected goverment or dwindling wealth when you can eat somtan...hey Somchai! Edited February 2, 2016 by MorristheRunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 looks like a ambassador from another planet that just beamed onto the Enterprise. "Please show my geeks and I to my quarters. One of them is in need of recharging." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Inscription 1 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 In other words, the current Military Government does not want any annoying questions that may debate their legitimacy, and they want it understood if critics do speak out there will be a period of attitude adjustment on the horizon for said culprits. 555+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 According to the prachatai.org article All members of the military will promote "correct understanding" of the Charter. From this it follows logically that All members of the military will be correct. Any contradictory statements will be incorrect. Incorrect statements are not permitted and may be punished. I wonder if there is anybody left in the Thai media who is not yet totally cowed. We'll find out soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 With the greatest of respect, I have not, nor ever will drink the "kool aid". they came first for the Communists, And I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Communist; And then they came for the trade unionists, And I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist; And then they came for the Jews, And I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew; And then . . . they came for me . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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