PM Prayut urges political groups not to break laws

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PM urges political groups not to break laws



BANGKOK, 20 April 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has encouraged all political groups to stop violating the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) rules.

Regarding the arrest of Pheu Thai leader Wattana Muangsuk, General Prayut said the politician was given many chances not to break NCPO rules. He claimed that legal action had to be taken to keep peace in the country.

The Prime Minister said every political group will be monitored from now on, adding that they would be prosecuted indiscriminately for breaking the rules.

According to the recent introduction of a referendum bill, anyone found to have campaigned both in favor and against the draft charter will receive a maximum jail term of 10 years.

Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said Mr. Wattana is currently detained in a safe and comfortable place. The military will try to get him to understand the current situation.

The Deputy Premier has also assured that the NCPO will comply with the law while Mr. Wattana is attending an attitude adjustment program. NCPO Spokesperson Col Winthai Suwaree said the politician would also be treated with respect.


-- NNT 2016-04-20

[Reigntax]

Yes, dont break my law. Just let me break the whole country, violate your rights, send the economy spiraling back 20 years and watch me promote my family into all the senior government positions.

Its all my normal way.

[djjamie]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

[jamesbrock]

Must be good to be able to impose any arbitrary law one desires.

[sjaak327]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Hmm not quite like Prayuth, who staged a coup and abolished the 2007 constitution. On top of that he succeeded in absolving himself and his partners in crime.

The only mandate he has are a few guns...

[colinneil]

What a clown. Now be good do not break any of my silly laws.

If you are good i will give you some sweeties.

[MZurf]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Hear, hear. All the red shirt should have their human rights revoked!

Why? Because......Thaksin!

[JOC]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Hear, hear. All the red shirt should have their human rights revoked!

Why? Because......Thaksin!

You might have missed it? But all Thais, no matter the color of their shirt, had their human rights revoked in May 2014.

And it is getting worse by the day..........................

[MZurf]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Hear, hear. All the red shirt should have their human rights revoked!

Why? Because......Thaksin!

You might have missed it? But all Thais, no matter the color of their shirt, had their human rights revoked in May 2014.

And it is getting worse by the day..........................

I was being a tad ironic.

[CantSpell]

Yingluck a few years back: "They stole my democracy"

Prayut today: "Don't break my law"

.....

Same same but different ain't it?

To both we could just answer: "what freaking democracy/law???"

Could be the one they dreamed about...

Is everybody in power totally delusional in this country?

[skildpadden]

Basically any political movements who dares to utter a word on the referendum will face a jail time of 10 years. You can like or dislike Watana but taking away the right to inform the public why the should or shouldn't vote for the referendum is not bringing reconciliation but stifle any opposition.

[mrrizzla]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Yes. Good thing all the nepotism and corruption has stopped under this magnificent government.

oh wait....

[ezzra]

Please, do not brake the law... yep, that has worked perfectly for years now and there's no reason

why it will not work now..... blessed he who believe that mere words will move mountains...

[Hawk]

"According to the recent introduction of a referendum bill, anyone found to have campaigned both in favor and against the draft charter will receive a maximum jail term of 10 years."

But the government are campaigning in favor of it everyday!

[mgjackson69]

Of course he does.

We cannot have any dissent.

[DM07]

I could comment, that a certain whiny General took the country at gunpoint and is now crying bloody murder about other people, breaking "the law" he installed!

But let me quote the great American philosopher Danny Glover, who once said :"I am getting too old for this sh1t!"

[mgjackson69]

I could comment, that a certain whiny General took the country at gunpoint and is now crying bloody murder about other people, breaking "the law" he installed!

But let me quote the great American philosopher Danny Glover, who once said :"I am getting too old for this sh1t!"

Yeah....

That might be along the same lines as what I say about my industry (telecom):

"Ten more years, and the Indians and Chinese can have it all"

[300sd]

Do not violate my rules or go to jail for 10 years. Amazing!

[Lupatria]

He still believes and want others to do the same that staging a coup is legal?

[phoenixdoglover]

"The Prime Minister said every political group will be monitored from now on, adding that they would be prosecuted indiscriminately for breaking the rules."

indiscriminately

ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnətli/

adverb

1. in a random manner; unsystematically.

   "his armies slaughtered men, women, and children indiscriminately"

   synonyms: randomly, at random, unsystematically, aimlessly, unmethodically,without method, haphazardly, blindly, uncritically, undiscriminatingly, non-selectively, injudiciously; More

   in a way that does not show care or judgement.

   "people who are sedentary and who eat indiscriminately"

Seems about right.

[Jimbo2014]

Yea like coups n nepotism n hidden investigations n unlawful arrests n stuff like that

[tuanku]

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

[tuanku]

In Thailand we often read "the breaks failed"

[Wilsonandson]

The Prime Minister said every political group will be monitored from now on.

And you Prime Minister, will you and your cronies be monitored to?

A transparent government is what you promised isn't it?

Another question.

If everyone is happy with you and your government, why all the rules and threats of detention or prison for speaking against the government?

If your unhappy with the current government or their policies, where can you express your views without being arrested?

The "It's my way or the highway" style of governance is getting us nowhere.

IMO, Yes I'm not Thai, just interested in debating about the current political news events in Thailand with other English speaking members who also enjoy similar pursuits.

[lostinisaan]

BANGKOK, 20 April 2016 (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has encouraged all political groups to stop violating the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) rules.

He doesn't like women in bikinis?

[baboon]

"Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

And I'll throw the lot of the bastards in jail.

[bluebluewater]

The Boss has expressed concern and urged local officials to do their jobs as they should have been doing anyway. "Enough for the day - let's head on over to the house."

[Wilsonandson]

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. Martin Luther King, jr

[tbthailand]

In Thailand, the "rules" and "directives" issued by the self-appointed "government" have the force of "law"

Says it all, really....

[tbthailand]

Wattana and breaking the law in the same sentence. No surprises there.

If he is not breaking the law he is trying to absolve others that broke it.

Yes, yes. All in the name of democracy!!

Come on, DJ - you aren't even giving it the "good old college-try" any more...

If you want to spin the Junta-speak here, you have to do more than just dribble on your keyboard...