DPM invites Watana Muangsuk to discussion

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DPM invites Watana Muangsuk to discussion

BANGKOK, 20 April 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister has called Pheu Thai party head Watana Muangsuk out to discuss issues he has with the current administration, warning that the movements he has chosen to oppose the government’s works violate conditions he previously agreed to.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan revealed the latest information following the detainment of Pheu Thai party leader Watana Muangsuk, saying the party head is pending attendance of a National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) course on productive national leadership.

He said he has invited Wattana to a discussion as his recent movements opposing the government’s work violate conditions he agreed to. He warned that such movements could lead to conflict while assuring that the party head is safe and being treated legally.

The deputy premier also expressed belief that the international community understands the government’s reaction to Watana as the country is currently working towards a public referendum.


-- NNT 2016-04-20

[Mango Bob]

To invite someone means they can leave when they want. To hold someone without court approval is a violation of his human rights.

[eliotness]

I'm very sure the international community "understands" the governments reaction, only the understanding won't be what the government wishes.

[NongKhaiKid]

How long is this farce going to roll along ?

Presumably Watana will do his period of AA, sign another paper and be released then he'll say something again and the merry-go-round has another spin.

Of course the junta might really stamp their feet and jail him for the laid down two years for breaking the terms of a worthless agreement he signed when being illegally detained. A nice story for the international media.

[Tatsujin]

How long is this farce going to roll along ?

Presumably Watana will do his period of AA, sign another paper and be released then he'll say something again and the merry-go-round has another spin.

Of course the junta might really stamp their feet and jail him for the laid down two years for breaking the terms of a worthless agreement he signed when being illegally detained. A nice story for the international media.

Buttons are being pressed and reactions are getting stronger, as per the small protest last night. I think PT are pushing the envelope more and more and hoping the Junta overreacts (which is not an unreasonable assumption), and then it'll be people on the streets and storming of the prison where they hold Watana (if he is indeed the "hero" rallying point). It's going to get worse before it gets better tho.

[sharecropper]

Where's the Democratic leadership in these times of National strife? Oh right - nowhere.

And they wonder why they can never get elected.

[Srikcir]

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the NCPO Board of Consultant. This "invitation" is all about exercise of NCPO power over the Thai People's sovereignty.

How about Watana suggest a meeting on live TV or in a televised public townhall to discuss Watana's actions? And make that in a neutral setting such as a hotel convention center? Or as a minimum allow reporters, ie., from the Foreign Correspondents Club, to witness the meeting with notes and recorders?