PM Prayut warned that use of Facebook Live to share political ideas may be illegal

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PM Prayut warned that use of Facebook Live to share political ideas may be illegal

BANGKOK, 28 Jun 2016 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has warned political groups who have made use of a popular social media channel to share their opinions, that they may be at risk of breaking the law.

Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha said that he has already sent warnings to Chairman of the People’s Democratic Reform Council (PDRC) Foundation Suthep Thaugsuban and leader of the United Front for Dictatorship Against Dictatorship (UDD) Jatuporn Prompan about their use of the Facebook Live service to share their opinions related to the draft Constitution.

Gen. Prayut said that he has informed both about the risks of violating the law.

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said that a debate between the PDRC and the UDD is being planned and will be organized by the Election Commission and supported by various television stations in an attempt to avoid any confrontation and conflicts.

-- NNT 2016-06-28

[thesetat2013]

Why warn them? If they already know what is wrong to do by the gov here. Then they should just be arrested and detained.. show the world that they don't have the freedom to express their dissent about this new constitution. .. not that it matters anyway! Most of those parties would reject any constitution that they didn't write for their own benefit. And they surely wouldn't adhere or follow any constitution that was even written by themselves if they were in power.

Whether the constitution is good or bad? It won't change that the army and P will remain in the background controlling everything and possible everyone

P has already stated that once a new leader is elected that he will remain in the background.

I honestly don't see any point in making this constitution. It won't change anything and will only make it look like they have a democratic society again, even though it would be a facade. .

[kblaze]

Yee shall not opine!

[Snig27]

Says the man whose job description is "illegally stole the government of Thailand from the people of said state"

[phoenixdoglover]

In other news, foreign diplomats "understand" the situation in Thailand.

How could they not? The PM explains it further almost every day.

[marcusd]

constitutions are a real issue here. Are they Constitutions at all? More like a HOLD ON POWER.

Prayuth is really showing he is a dunderhead. As a general Thailand can be thankful they did not have a real issue involving war as this guy is clueless. He cannot even write a speech let alone direct an army. More stupid than those he allegedly tries to stop as this ceasing to discuss shows

[jamesbrock]

In other news, foreign diplomats "understand" the situation in Thailand.

How could they not? The PM explains it further almost every day.

They probably understand it better than most Thais.

[shirtless]

But if it reflects positively on the Prayut government its perfectly legal,

[ChrisY1]

The way the laws in Thailand can be "managed"........breaking wind is likely illegal nowadays!

[thai3]

In a country where criticizing a dog can result in a prison sentence anything is possible, even thinking illegally

[Hawk]

Gen. Prayut said that he has informed both about the risks of violating the law."

How can any "law" be legally binding when it is made by an illegal government.

[waldroj]

No honour among thieves - especially in the chicken "coup"!!

Despite past assurances, it seems that there is only room for one predator in the hen house.

The other "birds of a feather" had better fly the coop, or pray-utterly that they don’t fall “fowl” of this sly fox, lest they end up as his prey.

[MockingJay]

And they truly believe he gives a toss? Amazing!

[biggles45]

Did my pilot make a mistake and land me in North Korea?

[Krataiboy]

Excuse me, sir, but is it all right for my family and I to huddle in the lounge, turn the TV up full blast and talk of cabbages and kings in hushed whispers?

[GAZZPA]

So apart from the publicised debate on TV they mention where are the people permitted to "debate and share" opinions on political ideas?

Politicians will be holding to the people in a real democracy, don't see how this is possible when sharing any views publicly is considered illegal.

I don't understand this country anymore and it's getting very scary.

[Lupatria]

Wouldn't this headline a bit more realistic?

PM Prayut warned that use of Facebook Live to share political ideas (other than his and the junta's) may be illegal

[amdy2206]

What else is going to become illegal over the coming months?

[DoctorG]

What else is going to become illegal over the coming months?

Anything that casts a shadow over P.

[Jimbo2014]

Is it just facebook or can they use Google hangouts and pornhub?... what am I saying... no one will get the message on hangouts, use pornhub and connect with the world

[JackThompson]

In a country where criticizing a dog can result in a prison sentence anything is possible, even thinking illegally

By "critisizing a dog," I think you mean a round-about way to insult the people who, along with the military, are the reason Thailand is not "Greater Vietnam," and sharing in their low standard of living. One would have to be ignorant and/or a jerk to want to do that, in the first place.

Facebook = Zukerberg the Globalist, who is anti-sovereign nation and pro-transnational colonization of the world. He wants no borders and no national-cultures. Let's hope this referendum can be decided with Transnational-Corporate Propaganda kept out of it, to spite their billions in corporate and ngo tentacles - populated with mostly well-meaning useful-idiots who are clueless as to the big picture.

[elgordo38]

Why warn them? If they already know what is wrong to do by the gov here. Then they should just be arrested and detained.. show the world that they don't have the freedom to express their dissent about this new constitution. .. not that it matters anyway! Most of those parties would reject any constitution that they didn't write for their own benefit. And they surely wouldn't adhere or follow any constitution that was even written by themselves if they were in power.

Whether the constitution is good or bad? It won't change that the army and P will remain in the background controlling everything and possible everyone

P has already stated that once a new leader is elected that he will remain in the background.

I honestly don't see any point in making this constitution. It won't change anything and will only make it look like they have a democratic society again, even though it would be a facade. .

Off to the gibbet for telling the truth. I imagine he threw his buddy Suthep's name in for window dressing. Your last statement is the most telling one. He speaks in riddles on this one it may get you into trouble possibly, at our discretion, depends on my humor at the time. He has one arm behind his back carrying the big stick article 44 from the manifesto of good deeds. Yes he is the eternal father talking down to his naughty children. Scold and cajole the order of the day.

[connda]

I wonder when the Eye Of Sauron will cast it's gaze in this direction?

{TV members}

[JAG]

In a country where criticizing a dog can result in a prison sentence anything is possible, even thinking illegally

By "critisizing a dog," I think you mean a round-about way to insult the people who, along with the military, are the reason Thailand is not "Greater Vietnam," and sharing in their low standard of living. One would have to be ignorant and/or a jerk to want to do that, in the first place.

Facebook = Zukerberg the Globalist, who is anti-sovereign nation and pro-transnational colonization of the world. He wants no borders and no national-cultures. Let's hope this referendum can be decided with Transnational-Corporate Propaganda kept out of it, to spite their billions in corporate and ngo tentacles - populated with mostly well-meaning useful-idiots who are clueless as to the big picture.

Powerful stuff - whatever it is you're taking!

[elgordo38]

constitutions are a real issue here. Are they Constitutions at all? More like a HOLD ON POWER.

Prayuth is really showing he is a dunderhead. As a general Thailand can be thankful they did not have a real issue involving war as this guy is clueless. He cannot even write a speech let alone direct an army. More stupid than those he allegedly tries to stop as this ceasing to discuss shows

He is however smart enough to review all the other tried constitutions going back in history and I think he understands how they failed to suit his present purpose. Its part of the road map he constantly talks about. Its the old story of if you do something wrong so many times you eventually get it right to suit your agenda. We all know his agenda folks he has no intention of bowing out gracefully. He may be at the top of the heap at present but he is being monitored by people more powerful than he. I am sure his minuses are adding up to be much more than his pluses. There are only so many minuses that the powers that be will tolerate.

[SiSePuede419]

Achtung, baby.

[iBike]

A fair coin is being made with ll the mega infrastructure projects kicking off

[tifino]

I wouldn't any longer call it a Constitution - more like an MOA (memorandum of understanding) that is agreed upon by those within the circle

...and they are probably, at this time, already counting up all the Likes accruing above, and still to be.....

[tx22cb]

Prayut's Constitutional referendum is too complex for most Thais.

They should change the subject of the referendum to "Prexit" .... that's simple to understand and will get a huge turnout.

But Prayut might not like the outcome, but he will have Cameron (and possibly Corbyn) for company.

[Raymonddiaz]

Breathing will be soon illegal in Thailand 5555555