Authorities closely monitoring movements ahead of Yingluck verdict

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Authorities closely monitoring movements ahead of Yingluck verdict

By The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The transportation of Yingluck Shinawatra supporters to hear the verdict in her negligence trial on August 25 must be verified in certain cases, said National Security Council secretary general Thawip Netniyom.

Auditor-General Pisit Leelawachiropas on Sunday threatened to release the names of local administrative officials who are organising trips to Bangkok in support of the former prime minister.

 

The negligence charge against Yingluck relates to her then-government’s rice-pledging scheme, which caused massive financial damage to the country, with her trial taking place at the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders.

 

When she delivered her closing statement in the case on August 1, more than 1,000 of her supporters assembled at the court. 

“There are reports that some local administrative body officials have planned trips under the pretext of other missions,” Pisit said. 

 

“Local government officials have told us that there are plans to bring participants to the court too. Such actions happened before on August 1.” 

 

He said his office was investigating the reports and would consider releasing the names of those involved.

 

Thawip said security officers have talked to concerned officials in each province. So there should not be any irregular moves ahead of the court verdict, he added.

 

A red shirt leader in Chiang Mai told The Nation that security in the province is expected to be tightened further as the date for verdict draws nearer.

 

The source said red shirt leaders are closely monitored by security personnel, who asked them if they planned to be in Bangkok for the verdict. 

 

The leaders told them they will stay at home to give Yingluck moral support, the source said.

 

The source said the leaders have not been in touch with one another or discussed politics for some time. 

 

Anyone travelling to Bangkok for the verdict would do so privately, the source said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30323859

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-08-15

[gummy]

The Junta must be damn scared of the potential for disarray within the military of whom 80% are conscripts.  Just so happens they also have guns

[Eric Loh]

Wouldn't be all Yingluck supporters but many neutrals who had enough of the junta government and want to express themselves. Probably many poor Bangkokians that have their livehoods affected by the junta over zealous policies. 

[Tilacme]

Bully boys on full throttle with petty and vindictive persecution.   

[Baerboxer]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Wouldn't be all Yingluck supporters but many neutrals who had enough of the junta government and want to express themselves. Probably many poor Bangkokians that have their livehoods affected by the junta over zealous policies. 

 

[JAG]

If movements need monitoring, and things are particularly fluid, could I recommend "Immodium Instants"?

 

They normally help get matters under control...

[sweatalot]

They have experience with the shin group and their pawns.

Had they observed the movements in 2010 parts of Bangkok would not have been sieged, buildings would not have burnt and no lethal military intervention  would have been necessary.

And didn't the unrest begin because of the confiscation of ill gotten money from thaksin ?

Edited August 15, 2017 by sweatalot

[zzaa09]

The revolution beckons.

 

 

Nothing wrong with a little peasant rebellion now and again.

Edited August 15, 2017 by zzaa09

[robblok]

1 hour ago, sweatalot said:

They have experience with the shin group and their pawns.

Had they observed the movements in 2010 parts of Bangkok would not have been sieged, buildings would not have burnt and no lethal military intervention  would have been necessary.

And didn't the unrest begin because of the confiscation of ill gotten money from thaksin ?

Yes the moment money of the Shins is threatened.. dangerous things start to happen. So I understand that the authorities are hesitant. 

[candide]

1 hour ago, sweatalot said:

They have experience with the shin group and their pawns.

Had they observed the movements in 2010 parts of Bangkok would not have been sieged, buildings would not have burnt and no lethal military intervention  would have been necessary.

And didn't the unrest begin because of the confiscation of ill gotten money from thaksin ?

Had Abhisit dissolved the parliament as YL did, nothing else would have been necessary.

[Ron19]

Two troll posts have been removed.