PM warns politically motivated groups to abide by the law

By The Nation

 

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday warned all politically motivated groups to adhere to the law, saying that problems in the past had escalated partly due to violation of the country’s laws, as well as a failure to enforce them.
 

The premier said he did not prohibit freedom of expression, but stressed that people should not violate the law.

 

Security officials are assessing the situation, as well as preparing for the coming funeral of King Rama IX, the PM said.

 

They will focus in particular on ensuring peace and order and the government’s stability, he added.

 

Prayut spoke after attending a meeting of the National Council for Peace and Order.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30323204

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-8-8

How might these  directives apply to socially motivated circles? 

Edited August 8, 20178 yr by zzaa09

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

PM warns politically motivated groups to abide by the law

In other countries it's simply called the political opposition !

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha warned all politically motivated groups to adhere to the law

Did he warn the RTP and all governmental staff to observe the law and not to act corruptly.....no sorry, forgot to mention that!

Slipped my mind.

He does prohibit freedom of expression!!!!!! Whatever he says. You can only say what he wants you to say.

Could you imagine this guy in a football match?

"I'm warning the opposition to follow the rules, if we foul you then don't complain or talk too much because we don't want any problems with winning this game".

 

He does such a great job - but he can't quite work out why nobody wants to play with him.

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

In other countries it's simply called the political opposition !

 

In other countries people are allowed to protest - but must behave in accordance with the law. 

 

We have seen violent clashes in the USA, Germany, France and Italy where people protesting have acted outside the law. 

 

The political opposition usually refers to the parties not in government. Not street protesters.

4 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

problems in the past had escalated partly due to violation of the country’s laws

Yes, such as illegal overthrow of a democratically elected government to be replaced with an unelected ruler who governs with absolute power. Such a situation cannot be tolerated.

Would anyone expect anything less within an elite/dictatorship infrastructure?

 

Any commentary or discussion amounts to rhetoric.

Just now, Srikcir said:

Yes, such as illegal overthrow of a democratically elected government to be replaced with an unelected ruler who governs with absolute power. Such a situation cannot be tolerated.

 

Or the violent street protests orchestrated to promote the interests of one particular political party after it's absent criminal leader has some of his vast wealth seized.

3 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Yes, such as illegal overthrow of a democratically elected government to be replaced with an unelected ruler who governs with absolute power. Such a situation cannot be tolerated.

And you'll be reminded that such repressive activity has be ongoing for decades, regardless of sitting government.

 

Contemporary Thai history recycled, yet no one seems to understand the significance of it all.

On 8/8/2017 at 6:06 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday warned all politically motivated groups to adhere to the law, saying that problems in the past had escalated partly due to violation of the country’s laws, as well as a failure to enforce them.
 

The premier said he did not prohibit freedom of expression, but stressed that people should not violate the law.

Great sense of humour and delivery from a gun-toting coup leader.