DPM explains NCPO decision to allow opposition to travel abroad

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DPM explains NCPO decision to allow opposition to travel abroad

BANGKOK, 30 May 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister has sought to explain the National Council for Peace and Order’s (NCPO) decision to allow individuals that signed attitude adjustment agreements to now travel out of the country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Gen Prawit Wongsuwan elaborated that the NCPO has now allowed individuals previously called in for attitude adjustment to travel beyond Thailand’s borders as an agreement they signed previously barred them from doing so. He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities.

The DPM was today in a meeting at the Ministry of Defense on supporting the work of the government and NCPO as well as to prepare for the public referendum. He gave his view that the general public should understand the NCPO’s latest decisions.

-- NNT 2016-05-30

[Winniedapu]

"He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities."

And he really thinks that will work? Wow. He should be more honest and say it is an effort to mitigate the appalling reputation this government has earned for itself in the international community. At least if they were to say that, they would get some points for responding to international opinion. maybe.

But Thainess is so ingrained, it's very hard to over-ride. So they dissemble.

W

[phoenixdoglover]

Oh great, the Ministry of Defense is preparing for the referendum.

[elgordo38]

Its the old Thailand 2 step and then a U turn.

[Nbarch]

I think the Deputy Prime Minister should explain why these people were prevented from travelling!

[Baerboxer]

"He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities."

And he really thinks that will work? Wow. He should be more honest and say it is an effort to mitigate the appalling reputation this government has earned for itself in the international community. At least if they were to say that, they would get some points for responding to international opinion. maybe.

But Thainess is so ingrained, it's very hard to over-ride. So they dissemble.

W

Dream on. What international community? Russia, China, India, Japan, and other ASEAN countries aren't saying much. They hypocritical West, the US, it's lap dog Australia and the dubious EU are saying one thing whilst doing and building business, technical and education ties as normal.

The West isn't the "international community" although they love to portray themselves as such. Champions of democracy and freedom yet most enriched themselves from the exploitation of slaves. countries they colonized or treating native peoples as animals. Suddenly they became holier than thou. Leaves a bad taste somehow when they lecture others.

[Winniedapu]

"He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities."

And he really thinks that will work? Wow. He should be more honest and say it is an effort to mitigate the appalling reputation this government has earned for itself in the international community. At least if they were to say that, they would get some points for responding to international opinion. maybe.

But Thainess is so ingrained, it's very hard to over-ride. So they dissemble.

W

Dream on. What international community? Russia, China, India, Japan, and other ASEAN countries aren't saying much. They hypocritical West, the US, it's lap dog Australia and the dubious EU are saying one thing whilst doing and building business, technical and education ties as normal.

The West isn't the "international community" although they love to portray themselves as such. Champions of democracy and freedom yet most enriched themselves from the exploitation of slaves. countries they colonized or treating native peoples as animals. Suddenly they became holier than thou. Leaves a bad taste somehow when they lecture others.

I don't think I fully agree. I do agree that they do *almost* the square root of bugger all. I think I disagree in that they do something, albeit not nearly enough.

[rubl]

"He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities."

And he really thinks that will work? Wow. He should be more honest and say it is an effort to mitigate the appalling reputation this government has earned for itself in the international community. At least if they were to say that, they would get some points for responding to international opinion. maybe.

But Thainess is so ingrained, it's very hard to over-ride. So they dissemble.

W

Dream on. What international community? Russia, China, India, Japan, and other ASEAN countries aren't saying much. They hypocritical West, the US, it's lap dog Australia and the dubious EU are saying one thing whilst doing and building business, technical and education ties as normal.

The West isn't the "international community" although they love to portray themselves as such. Champions of democracy and freedom yet most enriched themselves from the exploitation of slaves. countries they colonized or treating native peoples as animals. Suddenly they became holier than thou. Leaves a bad taste somehow when they lecture others.

I don't think I fully agree. I do agree that they do *almost* the square root of bugger all. I think I disagree in that they do something, albeit not nearly enough.

When the delegation from the EP was here with nine MEPs they talked with Ms. Yingluck, Abhisit but also with officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Not much info, but KhaoSod had

"“It’s quite difficult to see the military regime [hanging on] in a longer term basis,” Langen said, adding however that it’s not the role of the EU to be lecturing Thailand.

“But we don’t want to come here to preach lessons,” he said."

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1463630249

[Winniedapu]

"He said the decision was made to alleviate tension in the nation but noted that the individuals are still banned from conducting political activities."

And he really thinks that will work? Wow. He should be more honest and say it is an effort to mitigate the appalling reputation this government has earned for itself in the international community. At least if they were to say that, they would get some points for responding to international opinion. maybe.

But Thainess is so ingrained, it's very hard to over-ride. So they dissemble.

W

Dream on. What international community? Russia, China, India, Japan, and other ASEAN countries aren't saying much. They hypocritical West, the US, it's lap dog Australia and the dubious EU are saying one thing whilst doing and building business, technical and education ties as normal.

The West isn't the "international community" although they love to portray themselves as such. Champions of democracy and freedom yet most enriched themselves from the exploitation of slaves. countries they colonized or treating native peoples as animals. Suddenly they became holier than thou. Leaves a bad taste somehow when they lecture others.

I don't think I fully agree. I do agree that they do *almost* the square root of bugger all. I think I disagree in that they do something, albeit not nearly enough.

When the delegation from the EP was here with nine MEPs they talked with Ms. Yingluck, Abhisit but also with officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Not much info, but KhaoSod had

"“It’s quite difficult to see the military regime [hanging on] in a longer term basis,” Langen said, adding however that it’s not the role of the EU to be lecturing Thailand.

“But we don’t want to come here to preach lessons,” he said."

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1463630249

Sure they did, and rightly so. They just can't say that's what they did.

W

[Moonmoon]

he is telling u GET OUT WHILE U STILL CAN hahahaha

[arrowsdawdle]

he is telling u GET OUT WHILE U STILL CAN hahahaha

Yep, that's along the lines of square face being out of the country and having his passport revoked. Would you walk out on a limb ahead of a Thai smile with a saw?