October 5, 20169 yr "Wong was invited by Thai student activists to take part at an event marking the anniversary of a military crackdown in October 1976. "
October 5, 20169 yr Probably just a misunderstanding at the airport. Immo: "Savatdee Mistel, you no look quality toulist, something wong with you?" Mr Wong : " Yes i am Wong" Immo: "Ok you come with me" End of story.
October 5, 20169 yr Yes another double edge sword. Thailand proves to China that they are their lap dog and it also proves to anyone in Thailand that wants to become an activist to forget it. It shows everyone on which side of the bread their butter is on. The days of free speech are fast diminishing. Activists today are the odd man out interfering with the decimation of the masses in. I see so many similarities to Hitler today in how the masses are manipulated its scary.
October 5, 20169 yr Author Police deny Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong travelled to Thailand The Nation (FILES) This file picture taken on October 26, 2015 shows student protester Joshua Wong outside a court of justice in Hong Kong. / AFP PHOTO BANGKOK: -- Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Natthon Phrosunthon on Wednesday said he had no reports about Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong being barred from entering Thailand. "From our reports, the person [appearing in the news] was not on the list of passengers travelling to Thailand," he told reporter at 11am. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Police-deny-Hong-Kong-activist-Joshua-Wong-travell-30296921.html -- © Copyright The Nation 2016-10-05
October 5, 20169 yr He maybe a democracy activist, but not too bright and possibly a bit naive. He's just a 19-year old kid, after all. Knowing Thailand's history with China, he should have rejected the request, out of fear for his safety.
October 5, 20169 yr The "military government" were acting out of shame of their own (and the Establishment's) evil past here, over the disgusting Thammasat Massacre, for which nobody was ever convicted.
October 5, 20169 yr 1 hour ago, Dagnabbit said: So this is all based on the words of the Thai student that went to pick him up at the airport? No (BBC reports), but if you want to believe that it's not true stay in your junta cocoon and be happy.
October 5, 20169 yr Quote "From our reports, the person [appearing in the news] was not on the list of passengers travelling to Thailand," Maybe he's just lost in transit or translation?
October 5, 20169 yr Wonder what deals are being made between Beijing and Bangkok. A new submarine, a couple of helicopter's or maybe a new tank! Christmas has come early for the junta.
October 5, 20169 yr Author The Latest: Thai official says Joshua Wong sent back to HK BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on the detention of Hong Kong teen pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong at Bangkok's main airport (all times local): 12:45 p.m. A report from Thai security officials says Joshua Wong was sent back to Hong Kong on a Hong Kong Airlines flight that departed Bangkok at 11:40 a.m. The flight is scheduled to land at 3:45 p.m. Hong Kong time. ___ 11:20 a.m. Laurent Meillan, the acting Southeast Asia representative for the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights, called Thailand's refusal to allow Hong Kong teen pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to enter the country an unnecessary move, saying he was coming to Thailand to attend a peaceful event. "We call for the immediate release of Mr. Joshua Wong," Meillan said. ___ 1. a.m. A Thai security report obtained by The Associated Press said that more than 10 police officials from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch and Immigration Police were waiting for Wong when he arrived. It said that he was questioned and was not allowed to use his cellphone or computer. It said he was expected to be sent back to Hong Kong on an Emirates Airline flight later Wednesday as that was the airline he flew to Thailand on. ___ 10:45 a.m. Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sek Wannamethee said in response to questions about Joshua Wong that permission for foreigners to enter Thailand "involves various factors and has to be in line with the relevant immigration laws and regulations." He added that the ministry is reviewing the facts with the Immigration Bureau and other authorities. -- © Associated Press 2016-10-05
October 5, 20169 yr China says "Jump!" Thailand says "How far?" "Thai authorities received a request from the Chinese government about his visit." Maybe he was on a "zero dollar" tour?
October 5, 20169 yr Author EXPECTED TO ARRIVE AT 3:45 P.M Joshua Wong on way back to Hong Kong Kasamakorn Chanwanpen The Nation BANGKOK: -- Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is on the way back to Hong Kong, the party's official Facebook page said on Wednesday. Demosistō has just been informed by the Hong Kong Immigration Department that Secretary General Joshua Wong has boarded Hong Kong Express Airways flight HX772 earlier from Bangkok, Thailand, en route back to Hong Kong, it said. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Joshua-Wong-on-way-back-to-Hong-Kong-30296929.html -- © Copyright The Nation 2016-10-05
October 5, 20169 yr As we all know it is MONEY that truely rules the world. All the political parties are politicians are being bought out by thr people with money. Even in China, the so-called People's Socialist Republic. it id really Capitalisim and profit that rules their wotld. You all laugh at me when I call it the Creeping Cancer of Corporate Capitalism spreading world wide conformaty for your children and grandchildren. I am an old man, so I won'tprobably be around in a decade or so when things get really bad and individual freedoms are gone and the Corporate Capitalist institutions will control your lives. Just remember then what I told you back a decade or so that you laughed at.then.
October 5, 20169 yr Oh Thailand. Has it ever occurred to you to ask your Chinese friends why they wouldn't detain Mr. Wong in Hong Kong themselves, if that was so important to them? Instead they make you do the work for them and now you have Egg Foo Young all over your global face..., some fine friends you have.
October 5, 20169 yr 1 hour ago, webfact said: Police deny Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong travelled to Thailand The Nation (FILES) This file picture taken on October 26, 2015 shows student protester Joshua Wong outside a court of justice in Hong Kong. / AFP PHOTO BANGKOK: -- Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Natthon Phrosunthon on Wednesday said he had no reports about Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong being barred from entering Thailand. "From our reports, the person [appearing in the news] was not on the list of passengers travelling to Thailand," he told reporter at 11am. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Police-deny-Hong-Kong-activist-Joshua-Wong-travell-30296921.html -- © Copyright The Nation 2016-10-05 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Latest: Thai official says Joshua Wong sent back to HK BANGKOK (AP) — The Latest on the detention of Hong Kong teen pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong at Bangkok's main airport (all times local): 12:45 p.m. A report from Thai security officials says Joshua Wong was sent back to Hong Kong on a Hong Kong Airlines flight that departed Bangkok at 11:40 a.m. The flight is scheduled to land at 3:45 p.m. Hong Kong time. ___ 11:20 a.m. Laurent Meillan, the acting Southeast Asia representative for the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights, called Thailand's refusal to allow Hong Kong teen pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to enter the country an unnecessary move, saying he was coming to Thailand to attend a peaceful event. "We call for the immediate release of Mr. Joshua Wong," Meillan said. ___ 11. a.m. A Thai security report obtained by The Associated Press said that more than 10 police officials from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch and Immigration Police were waiting for Wong when he arrived. It said that he was questioned and was not allowed to use his cellphone or computer. It said he was expected to be sent back to Hong Kong on an Emirates Airline flight later Wednesday as that was the airline he flew to Thailand on. ___ 10:45 a.m. Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sek Wannamethee said in response to questions about Joshua Wong that permission for foreigners to enter Thailand "involves various factors and has to be in line with the relevant immigration laws and regulations." He added that the ministry is reviewing the facts with the Immigration Bureau and other authorities. -- © Associated Press 2016-10-05 Can anyone see what's wrong with these two articles?
October 5, 20169 yr 9 minutes ago, jamesbrock said: Can anyone see what's wrong with these two articles? Quote Immigration Bureau chief Pol Lt-General Natthon Phrosunthon Someone's going to get transferred real soon. At least Joshua's home in time for supper.
October 5, 20169 yr 5 hours ago, ratcatcher said: "In recent years Thailand has faced criticism for its co-operation with the Chinese authorities." And rightly so! Please enlighten me. This HK activist is in favour of democracy for HK. My idea! But what has he got to do in Thailand? Fighting for "democracy" in Thailand? He has lots to do in HK, let the Thai people do it by themselves.
October 5, 20169 yr 2 minutes ago, HoboKay said: Someone's going to get transferred real soon. At least Joshua's home in time for supper. To a nice cushy inactive post until the media scrutiny dies down. After all, he was most likely only sticking to the script... Those pesky journalists getting their hands on a copy of a security report! From the same article, even National police deputy spokesman Krishna Pattanacharoen was sticking to the same story, saying immigration officials had insisted Wong did not travel to Thailand. "I don't know where the news [of Wong's detention] came from," he was quoted as saying.
October 5, 20169 yr Sure they will come up with some lame excuse and embarrass themselves terribly. Sadly, they will not feel embarrassment, as they so corrupted and are not nimble minded enough to know better.
October 5, 20169 yr 24 minutes ago, jamesbrock said: Can anyone see what's wrong with these two articles? What's wrong with them is that there is nothing wrong with them... that's the way it is. Official centipedes, stuffing one foot after another in their mouths, without an inkling.
October 5, 20169 yr 1 minute ago, SOTIRIOS said: ...so is it the same cancer operating here....and Hong Kong......??? The cancer that orchestrates Hong Kong did more in its brief time of free market capitalism for its people and perhaps even contributed to global progress as compared to what Thailand, as a democracy, in its entire existence?
October 5, 20169 yr The generals show their true colors, ... yet again. This group of clowns need to be brought down by the people. Forever. There is no other option. Get rid of the military. Period.
October 5, 20169 yr 15 minutes ago, hansnl said: Please enlighten me. This HK activist is in favour of democracy for HK. My idea! But what has he got to do in Thailand? Fighting for "democracy" in Thailand? He has lots to do in HK, let the Thai people do it by themselves. He was invited by Chulakongkorn to give a talk... At an event commemorating Oct 6th '76. Small wonder the morons were so willing to "disappear" him.
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