PM warns against mobilising Yingluck's supporters

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PM warns against mobilising Yingluck's supporters

By The Nation 

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday warned supporters against mobilising for ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra when the Supreme Court delivers its verdict late next month.

 

Prayut said anyone who planned to mobilise in Bangkok should be aware that it was illegal.

 

“Such an act is against the law. You may not face legal action immediately but you can’t escape it eventually. The law is still the law,” he said.

 

“You may like or love anyone as you please. But you don’t need to cause trouble for other people while doing so,” Prayut added.

 

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders is scheduled to read on August 25 its verdict in the case against Yingluck, who is charged with criminal negligence for allegedly failing to stop irregularities stemming from her government’s rice-pledging scheme.

 

His remarks came amid concerns there had been an attempt to mobilise large numbers of people from the provinces to gather at the court ahead of the verdict.

 

Army chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart, in his capacity as secretary-general of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), added yesterday that the junta had not prohibited any gathering to show moral support “if that happened naturally”.

 

The general said what was worrying was that people would be mobilised in large numbers, which could lead to “problems”. He urged Yingluck’s supporters to follow news about the court verdict at home instead of travelling to Bangkok.

 

“It’s against the law to mobilise people for street demonstrations. Individuals should think for themselves if they want to travel and help to pressure the court. Regardless of the people’s numbers, you cannot change a court verdict,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, Democrat Party leader and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday voiced concern that certain politicians in Yingluck’s Pheu Thai Party seemed to be warning that she had many people supporting her.

 

“I am worried about remarks by some Pheu Thai politicians that there are not nine judges in the case [against Yingluck]. They have said 10 million people will also judge. This is not a way to give moral support. It seems to be a threat that they have the masses behind them,” Abhisit said.

 

He added that such remarks appeared to be intended to pressure the court ahead of the verdict.

 

However, Pheu Thai politicians yesterday allayed fears of possible unrest by Yingluck’s supporters, adding that people would gather peacefully and not violate the law.

 

Yuthapong Charassathien, who served as deputy agriculture minister in Yingluck’s government, said it was normal for the former premier to have so many supporters, as she had been elected by an overwhelming majority. “I believe that her supporters will abide by the rules and will not cause any disturbances. So don’t worry,” he said.

 

In a related development, security authorities have been monitoring movements at border areas for possible smuggling of weapons into the country, a source said yesterday. 

 

They were also following communications between certain groups who may be plotting unrest before and after the court verdict, the source added.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30321683

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-07-25

[steven100]

Very good Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha ...

this is what I mean when I say someone has to control Thailand or there is nothing but trouble.

[Samui Bodoh]

5 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Very good Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha ...

this is what I mean when I say someone has to control Thailand or there is nothing but trouble.

 

I congratulate your honesty.

 

Many others have tried to claim that what he is doing is 'legal' or 'moral' or 'legitimate'.

 

You recognize that it is simply oppression.

 

Kudos!

[steven100]

11 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said:

 

I congratulate your honesty.

 

Many others have tried to claim that what he is doing is 'legal' or 'moral' or 'legitimate'.

 

You recognize that it is simply oppression.

 

Kudos!

lol ....  not oppression but common sense.

 

Would you like to see protests ?  road blockages ?  airport closures ?  killings ?

[NCFC]

13 minutes ago, steven100 said:

lol ....  not oppression but common sense.

 

Would you like to see protests ?  road blockages ?  airport closures ?  killings ?

I think we'll settle for the return of democracy.

[Oziex1]

History shows the oppressed eventually revolt, with the unfortunate bloody outcome.

 

Another poem Sir? Or perhaps you could learn to fiddle!

[steven100]

15 minutes ago, NCFC said:

I think we'll settle for the return of democracy.

the word democracy is nothing more than a smoke screen .... it doesn't mean jack shit.

Look at Australia, the US and other supposedly democratic societies,  someone is elected ... usually just another a**hole and then implements all the policies that feather his own nest or jobs for the boys. Taxes go up, food prices rise, energy costs in Australia are at record highs ...  and I could go on ....

If that's what makes a democratic society ,  then you can have it .

I prefer it the most sensible way ......   and that's what is happening in Thailand.

democracy is not something that works everywhere ....  it is not a must have approach or something that is cast in stone ....  it's simply just a bullshit word . imo

Edited July 24, 2017 by steven100

[JAG]

the word democracy is nothing more than a smoke screen .... it doesn't mean jack shit.
Look at Australia, the US and other supposedly democratic societies,  someone is elected ... usually just another a**hole and then implements all the policies that feather his own nest or jobs for the boys. Taxes go up, food prices rise, energy costs in Australia are at record highs ...  and I could go on ....
If that's what makes a democratic society ,  then you can have it .
I prefer it the most sensible way ......   and that's what is happening in Thailand.
democracy is not something that works everywhere ....  it is not a must have approach. imo

So your favoured party didn't win in Australia either? AFP was it?

[steven100]

1 minute ago, JAG said:

So your favoured party didn't win in Australia either? AFP was it?

I am just saying that democracy is nothing more than bullshit word.  How many countries are in good shape because of democracy  ????   zero  

Thailand is better to be controlled or mayhem develops.

[Thechook]

 Prayut said anyone who planned to mobilise in Bangkok should be aware that it was illegal.

 

“Such an act is against the law. You may not face legal action immediately but you can’t escape it eventually. The law is still the law,” he said.

 

Illegal, for which side?  Did anyone tell his good mates Suthep and the Mad Monk that?  If you can't escape it then can we expect to see Suthep and Monk arrested and face the law or would that be defecating in your own nest.  Prayuth may actually move a little towards bringing happiness and reconciliation if his hypocrisy wast so blanket over the top.  How can you possibly have reconciliation when one side is allowed to break laws and walk free whilst you threaten the others?

 

[Chris Lawrence]

"Just shoot them", words heard spoken by Abhisit before 90 people are killed? Tried and acquitted. 

 

Lucky they have got new armament's for the military. If all else fails hop on the sub.

 

Without the critique of the public, a Government will never know how effective their policies are. So if one speaks out they will be creating national dis-harmony, with the possible outcome of some intervention by the military court. 

[canuckamuck]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

lol ....  not oppression but common sense.

 

Would you like to see protests ?  road blockages ?  airport closures ?  killings ?

Why, are you and your yellow friends planning to do all that again?

[yellowboat]

Yingluck popularity is still huge.  She would have a part to play should universal suffrage be restored, but the 1% of Thailand will never allow that happen. 

[Gudge]

What is with all you keyboard warriors that have done nothing but whine, bitch and complain since the military did what they had to do to stop the rioting, bombing and killing. I personally think it is the best thing that could have happened to try to make Thailand a peaceful country where you can enjoy a holiday without having to worry about riots  or bombings. Hope they stick around for a while yet.

 

[Dave67]

1 hour ago, Oziex1 said:

History shows the oppressed eventually revolt, with the unfortunate bloody outcome.

 

Another poem Sir? Or perhaps you could learn to fiddle!

Like Nero when Rome burned 

[Thailand]

Running scared!

[peterrabbit]

All this is doing is keeping the lid on the pot.

 

I haven't seen any policy, of the government, that seriously addresses the root causes of division in Thai society. Until Thailand seriously addresses the imbalance between the Haves and Havenots then the pot will continue to simmer.

[phantomfiddler]

Methinks it would be very unwise to mobilize too much in the way of street protests, as our leader Khun Prayut is not blessed with the same reluctance to use force that was shown by, and caused the downfall of, Khun Abhisit.

[NCC1701A]

how for north of Bangkok will the DMZ be?

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

I am just saying that democracy is nothing more than bullshit word.  How many countries are in good shape because of democracy  ????   zero  

Thailand is better to be controlled or mayhem develops.

Comedy gold.

[JAG]

1 hour ago, Gudge said:

What is with all you keyboard warriors that have done nothing but whine, bitch and complain since the military did what they had to do to stop the rioting, bombing and killing. I personally think it is the best thing that could have happened to try to make Thailand a peaceful country where you can enjoy a holiday without having to worry about riots  or bombings. Hope they stick around for a while yet.

 

"I personally think it is the best thing that could have happened to try to make Thailand a peaceful country where you can enjoy a holiday "

 

Utterly facile.

[steven100]

27 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

 

So you whinge and whine but cannot answer my question.

None of you could even hold a candle to Khun Prayuth.

You just know how to whinge.lol

[robblok]

2 hours ago, Thechook said:

 Prayut said anyone who planned to mobilise in Bangkok should be aware that it was illegal.

 

“Such an act is against the law. You may not face legal action immediately but you can’t escape it eventually. The law is still the law,” he said.

 

Illegal, for which side?  Did anyone tell his good mates Suthep and the Mad Monk that?  If you can't escape it then can we expect to see Suthep and Monk arrested and face the law or would that be defecating in your own nest.  Prayuth may actually move a little towards bringing happiness and reconciliation if his hypocrisy wast so blanket over the top.  How can you possibly have reconciliation when one side is allowed to break laws and walk free whilst you threaten the others?

 

Do you see the mad monk and Suthep out there ? No.. neither do I.. do I want to see a mob of redshirts causing mayhem.. no I don't so I agree with Prayut. Behave not pressure the judges and no mass organised events. They should stage those in the heart of Chang Mai.. or the bar area of Chang Mai, wonder how many of those pro redshirt farangs are still pro redshirt if the trouble happens in their own backyard. 

[janclaes47]

3 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

History shows the oppressed eventually revolt, with the unfortunate bloody outcome.

 

Another poem Sir? Or perhaps you could learn to fiddle!

 

Doesn't return mean that it must have been here in earlier times?

[Eric Loh]

19 minutes ago, steven100 said:

So you whinge and whine but cannot answer my question.

None of you could even hold a candle to Khun Prayuth.

You just know how to whinge.lol

I will leave you alone to bask in the brilliance of your idol. No amount of answering will sway your undivided love for someone whose political power grows out of the barrel of a gun and shield himself with an impenetrable wall of amnesty and intimidation. To that, he has the candle all to himself. 

[Lupatria]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

then implements all the policies that feather his own nest or jobs for the boys. Taxes go up, food prices rise, energy costs

If that is your definition of a result of democracy, you live in a very democratic country here. Nepotism is unknown here, nobody is above the law,  taxes, food prices, and energy costs are stable at least since the last four years, while new tanks, jets and submarines are funded by donations in very transparent transactions.

[thhMan]

Being ruled by a person with a double digit IQ is warming

Unfortunately, he had to steal the position of power as the real rulers (the people) are not taken into account.

[steven100]

18 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

I will leave you alone to bask in the brilliance of your idol. No amount of answering will sway your undivided love for someone whose political power grows out of the barrel of a gun and shield himself with an impenetrable wall of amnesty and intimidation. To that, he has the candle all to himself. 

I respect your comments always Eric.  I just know Thailand is better with the Junta in control,  it has security and you can still do anything as normal.

Good one ...  tks

[louse1953]

3 hours ago, Chris Lawrence said:

"Just shoot them", words heard spoken by Abhisit before 90 people are killed? Tried and acquitted. 

 

Lucky they have got new armament's for the military. If all else fails hop on the sub.

 

Without the critique of the public, a Government will never know how effective their policies are. So if one speaks out they will be creating national dis-harmony, with the possible outcome of some intervention by the military court. 

Dont try and change history.He didn't say those words so he was acquitted.You and i weren't there so can't comment.

[steven100]

3 hours ago, yellowboat said:

Yingluck popularity is still huge.  She would have a part to play should universal suffrage be restored, but the 1% of Thailand will never allow that happen. 

Yes ....  her popularity is still huge,  how can the millions ever forget her brilliant rice scam ..  sorry, I mean scheme.