CDC to seek help from NCPO to deal with 'thugs' for obstructing draft charter clarification

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CDC to seek help from NCPO to deal with 'thugs' for obstructing draft charter clarification



BANGKOK: -- The Constitution Drafting Committee will consult with the National Council for Peace and Order, the Election Commission and security agencies on how to deal with intimidation against officials tasked with clarifying the content of the draft constitution to the public.

Apparently outraged by a complaint lodged by the CDC spokesman Mr Chartchai na Chiangmai that he was intimidated by some elements while he was doing his job to explain the draft charter, CDC chairman Meechai Ruchupan said he didn’t understand why his men had to be intimidated for doing a good job.

He accused the “thugs” who resorted to intimidation for having no regard for the country.

Mr Meechai said that he would raise the intimidation problem to the attention of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha and security agencies in order that measures should be meted out to ensure smooth working condition for those responsible for clarifying the content of the draft charter.

He said he hopes the silent majority should rise up to help weed out these thuggish elements.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/cdc-seek-help-ncpo-deal-thugs-obstructing-draft-charter-clarification/


-- Thai PBS 2016-06-22

[greenchair]

Oh dear ? thugs and hooligans.

[Somtamnication]

The opposition are now called thugs. How cool is that?

[tbthailand]

are these the "thugs" of whom the CDC was previously "unfazed"??

[The stuttering parrot]

He wants the silent majority to rise up and weed out these thuggish elements.

Does he mean the thuggish elements with the tanks and guns?

Good for him!

[heybruce]

No when's, where's or what's to this story, but I bet it will still be used to justify a crackdown.

[NongKhaiKid]

No one better than the NCPO to consult about people acting like thugs, lots of hands on experience to tap into there.

[halloween]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

[robblok]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

The democrats could not even campaign in parts of the country because of the same thugs but still they called the election free. Nothing has changed the reds stil resort to intimidation in their strongholds.

[smedly]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

not sure I understand your point, are you saying that intimidation and violence is ok against those tasked to explain the charter and its contents, this type of thuggery is exactly what needs to change in this country and exactly why democracy never worked here.

[phoenixdoglover]

Let's get all outraged and bicker with each other over an event that has not been reported. Just the thought of thuggery, whether it occurred or not, gets me all hot and bothered.

I would suggest there is a high degree of manipulation going on in the Thai press. Some (ok, much) skepticism is in order when dealing with vague, unsubstantiated allegations.

[heybruce]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

The democrats could not even campaign in parts of the country because of the same thugs but still they called the election free. Nothing has changed the reds stil resort to intimidation in their strongholds.

No doubt there were parts of the country where unpopular parties were treated roughly. No doubt there were redshirt areas where people were outraged about collusion between the Democrats and the military in toppling elected governments.

However the most recent election had international monitors that declared the election results legitimate and representative of the will of the voters. During the charter referendum international observers will not be allowed, and of course "impolite" criticism of the charter can result in ten years in prison. Nothing has changed, the junta still rules by intimidation all over the country.

No doubt there will be junta supporters who will insist the referendum is fair, even though it clearly isn't.

[heybruce]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

"some parts of Thailand"? In the entire country expressing a view against the junta or contrary to the charter propaganda results in intimidation, detention, and possibly ten years in prison.

[Krataiboy]

You can fool some of the people some of the time, and all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time. But you can't fool all the people all of the time.

[halloween]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

"some parts of Thailand"? In the entire country expressing a view against the junta or contrary to the charter propaganda results in intimidation, detention, and possibly ten years in prison.

But under red democracy, no action was taken, because intimidation is a known red political tool. Democracy is supposed to be better than military rule, remember.

[halloween]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

not sure I understand your point, are you saying that intimidation and violence is ok against those tasked to explain the charter and its contents, this type of thuggery is exactly what needs to change in this country and exactly why democracy never worked here.

No it is not OK. OTOH it is to be expected, in the areas that make the most claims for democracy..

[brucec64]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

The democrats could not even campaign in parts of the country because of the same thugs but still they called the election free. Nothing has changed the reds stil resort to intimidation in their strongholds.

bro·ken rec·ord

noun

noun: broken record; plural noun: broken records; noun: stuck record; plural noun: stuck records

1. used, especially in similes, to refer to a person's constant and annoying repetition of a particular statement or opinion.

   "at the risk of sounding like a broken record, let me repeat: it will be difficult to do well without attending classes regularly"

[heybruce]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

"some parts of Thailand"? In the entire country expressing a view against the junta or contrary to the charter propaganda results in intimidation, detention, and possibly ten years in prison.

But under red democracy, no action was taken, because intimidation is a known red political tool. Democracy is supposed to be better than military rule, remember.

Do you have evidence the government prevented a proper investigation of the incidents and charging of the guilty? I doubt it. Don't blame incompetent police work, which is constant under all forms of government in Thailand, on elected government.

Also don't compare a military coup, rule by article 44, censorship and a referendum to be held without international observers to an imperfect election that was monitored and declared legitimate.

Or will you continue to make these ridiculous comparisons, and continue to conclude that since democracy wasn't perfect that military rule is wonderful?

[Rayk]

"He said he hopes the silent majority should rise up to help weed out these thuggish elements."

I can only assume that he must be talking about the current government.

[Winniedapu]

We should all listen to Meechai. Meechai knows all about thugs. Meechai worked for Suchinda for a long time. Meechai drafted Suchinda's draft constitution as well, Meechai did.

A fine provenance, but a bit sad that he didn't whine about thugs back then.

W

[Winniedapu]

Panic is starting to set in. Prepare for more extremism and paranoia as it takes hold.

Meechai's had a good life... how old would he be now? Prem too, he's well past his expiry time.

Winnie

[tbthailand]

Perhaps he should have known that there are some parts of Thailand where expressing a contrary view to that of the local political mafia results in intimidation and violence. And it has been that way since long before the junta took over.

"some parts of Thailand"? In the entire country expressing a view against the junta or contrary to the charter propaganda results in intimidation, detention, and possibly ten years in prison.

But under red democracy, no action was taken, because intimidation is a known red political tool. Democracy is supposed to be better than military rule, remember.

as usual, you are just making sh4t up...