NCPO explains why the Democrats' handout sets are confiscated

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Junta explains why the Democrats’ handout sets are confiscated



BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has to confiscate the Democrat party’s handout sets which include a blue towel and a medicinal box because they are deemed to be politically divisive, said Colonel Piyapong Klinpant, a member of the spoke persons of the council, on Tuesday.

The handout sets with the medicinal boxes bearing the image of Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva were seized by military personnel and police from the residence of Dr Preecha Musikul, former deputy science minister and former MP of Kamphaeng Phet, on Monday.

The colonel asked for understanding, saying that the officials had to enforce the law without discrimination. The handout sets which are to be distributed to members of the public are deemed to be politically divisive, he said.

He warned politicians to be cautious about distributing handouts to their constituents during the runup to the referendum.

Mr Abhisit, meanwhile, said that the handout sets were distributed since last year. However, he said since this was prohibited by the NCPO he would inform party members about the ban against the medicinal boxes as well as other objects such as calendars and glasses.

The party, he stressed, is willing to cooperate with the NCPO.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/159309


-- Thai PBS 2016-04-13

[thesetat2013]

If those sets werent politically motivated then why have a picture of their party leader on it?

On the opposite side, if they really wanted to help the people with those medicinal boxes. Why not remove any links to their party and just be generous concerned citizens?

[baboon]

So now even Abhist's Democrats are being shoved to the side by the looks of things. Goes to show exactly how high the stakes being gambled by the old guard really are and the unlikelihood of a happy ending to this chapter of history..

[NeilSA1]

If those sets werent politically motivated then why have a picture of their party leader on it?

On the opposite side, if they really wanted to help the people with those medicinal boxes. Why not remove any links to their party and just be generous concerned citizens?

These items have been banned because they are politically motivated, hence the party's leader's image is printed on the tins. No one appears to be denying that.

[Bluespunk]

"The handout sets which are to be distributed to members of the public are deemed to be politically divisive, he said."

How?

[Laughing Gravy]

No way are these people going to hand power back to the people. It is their way or the highway.

[smutcakes]

So now even Abhist's Democrats are being shoved to the side by the looks of things. Goes to show exactly how high the stakes being gambled by the old guard really are and the unlikelihood of a happy ending to this chapter of history..

No they are not, just some things would simply be to blatant if they did not do anything, and even this lot can sometimes spot it.

I am sure the Dems and the army have lovers tiffs every now and then, afterall the stakes are high and their are many mouths to feed, but overall they are pulling in the same direction.

[tx22cb]

On the bright side, nothing more happened to the owner of the "contraband".

Now, if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too.

[NongKhaiKid]

Paranoia building so another turn of the control screw.

One day it's going to be turned too tight and something will give.

[Srikcir]

The party, he [Abhisit] stressed, is willing to cooperate with the NCPO.

Who can blame Abhisit's eager willingness?

NCPO is the only one who can help Democrats take over the government at the next elections.

[arrowsdawdle]

If those sets werent politically motivated then why have a picture of their party leader on it?

On the opposite side, if they really wanted to help the people with those medicinal boxes. Why not remove any links to their party and just be generous concerned citizens?

Maybe they took their lead from the flooding and the bold logos on the donation bags making sure the givers got high profile credit.

[aussieinthailand]

On the bright side, nothing more happened to the owner of the "contraband".

Now, if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too.

"Now if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too."

10 years gaol for a civilian for having red bowl that broke no specific law, but interpreted as political, now Mark a politician handing out medical boxes, just had them confiscated. there's no bias here, fair and balanced, we don't have favorites.

(I see no problem with handing out stuff by either political side of the fence)

The screwy thing is that the odd few here on TVF that still support the junta will not come out and comment on this fact of bias and blatant favoritism because it completely destroys their credibility of that support, and almost impossible to get a strait answer to a question usually ignored. So instead they deflect, (But Thaksin, but Yingluk, but PTP, But the red thugs, Standard drivel.

Hey they have been doing that for the last 2 years, you'd think they'd learn but some people refuse to see the forest for the trees.

[tartempion]

This country is <deleted>.

Edited April 13, 2016 by metisdead
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[lemonjelly]

"The handout sets which are to be distributed to members of the public are deemed to be politically divisive, he said."

How?

The sets had a picture of Abhisit on them.

[Eric Loh]

If those sets werent politically motivated then why have a picture of their party leader on it?

On the opposite side, if they really wanted to help the people with those medicinal boxes. Why not remove any links to their party and just be generous concerned citizens?

No picture, the junta will put the blame on the color. Can't you see that this junta is insecure, unhinge and totally irrational in their excuses to dictate.

[saakura]

On the bright side, nothing more happened to the owner of the "contraband".

Now, if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too.

Arrested for Sedition.

[Bluespunk]

"The handout sets which are to be distributed to members of the public are deemed to be politically divisive, he said."

How?

The sets had a picture of Abhisit on them.

Yes?

And...

[dominique355]

I would be interested in reading the law based on which these Songkran gifts are confiscated.

A general clause like "causing confusion" or "threatening national security" are certainly no valid cause for this hard-handed action by the NCPO, be it First-Aid kits or red water bowls.

Whatever happened to Commonsense? Paranoia only?

[Bluespunk]

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Edited April 13, 2016 by Bluespunk

[LivinLOS]

So anyone facing 7 years jail for sedition for these ??

I mean.. fairs fair no ??

[Rayk]

On the bright side, nothing more happened to the owner of the "contraband".

Now, if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too.

"Now if he had have had a red plastic bowl, he might have been arrested too."

10 years gaol for a civilian for having red bowl that broke no specific law, but interpreted as political, now Mark a politician handing out medical boxes, just had them confiscated. there's no bias here, fair and balanced, we don't have favorites.

(I see no problem with handing out stuff by either political side of the fence)

The screwy thing is that the odd few here on TVF that still support the junta will not come out and comment on this fact of bias and blatant favoritism because it completely destroys their credibility of that support, and almost impossible to get a strait answer to a question usually ignored. So instead they deflect, (But Thaksin, but Yingluk, but PTP, But the red thugs, Standard drivel.

Hey they have been doing that for the last 2 years, you'd think they'd learn but some people refuse to see the forest for the trees.

I think deep down in their hearts those few posters you talk about know that they backed the wrong team, but the same as the Thais, they don't want to lose face. Edited April 13, 2016 by Rayk

[pookiki]

Two fears: 1) a redbowlution; and 2) medicine and blankets that might actually make people happy!

[JAG]

If those sets werent politically motivated then why have a picture of their party leader on it?

On the opposite side, if they really wanted to help the people with those medicinal boxes. Why not remove any links to their party and just be generous concerned citizens?

Maybe they took their lead from the flooding and the bold logos on the donation bags making sure the givers got high profile credit.

One of the better "but, but, but Thaksin" posts!

[lemonjelly]

"The handout sets which are to be distributed to members of the public are deemed to be politically divisive, he said."

How?

The sets had a picture of Abhisit on them.

Yes?

And...

And, Abhisit is the leader of a political party. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's the reason as to why the medicine sets were deemed "politically divisive"

[LannaGuy]

To be honest I'm 'not so secretly' very pleased about this as the Dems and their poodle were 'on-side' and this type of thing will alienate the Dem supporters who thought of the Good General as 'their guy'.

All Grist for the Mill and break it must sooner or later.

[Bluespunk]

Turning and turning in the widening gyre

The falcon cannot hear the falconer;

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;

Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,

The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere

The ceremony of innocence is drowned;

The best lack all conviction, while the worst

Are full of passionate intensity.

[billd766]

So now even Abhist's Democrats are being shoved to the side by the looks of things. Goes to show exactly how high the stakes being gambled by the old guard really are and the unlikelihood of a happy ending to this chapter of history..

What it shows to me is that despite many claims that the Democrats are hopeful of becoming winners in an election, (I don't think they will under the present leadership), the government having banned and confiscated Thaksin's little red bowls had to take the same action against Abhisit and the Democrats.

No double standards.

[MZurf]

So now even Abhist's Democrats are being shoved to the side by the looks of things. Goes to show exactly how high the stakes being gambled by the old guard really are and the unlikelihood of a happy ending to this chapter of history..

What it shows to me is that despite many claims that the Democrats are hopeful of becoming winners in an election, (I don't think they will under the present leadership), the government having banned and confiscated Thaksin's little red bowls had to take the same action against Abhisit and the Democrats.

No double standards.

You mean except for the little matter of people perceived as anti-junta getting long prison sentences or other types of punishment while pro junta people are not prosecuted?

Yes, absolutely no double standards!!

[elgordo38]

So now even Abhist's Democrats are being shoved to the side by the looks of things. Goes to show exactly how high the stakes being gambled by the old guard really are and the unlikelihood of a happy ending to this chapter of history..

Sometimes birds of a feather have to have public conflict. It helps further the aims of both side. Both sides get to look like heroes.

[tbthailand]

So anyone facing 7 years jail for sedition for these ??

I mean.. fairs fair no ??

I thought it was 10 years... Guess I need to keep my numbers straight...