Thai victims’ group warns of mass protests against ‘military’ government

[phuketrichard]

a Voice of reason;

A support group for families of victims of Thailand’s 1992 political unrest says the kingdom’s deteriorating political and economic environment could turn into violent street protests like those in Hong Kong. Adul Khiewboriboon, chairman of the Committee of Relatives of the Black May 1992 Victims, says there are already warning signs and conditions are “almost ripe” for mass protests.

His warning came as anti-government activists met to organise what they call Run Against Dictatorship or Wing Lai Loong (“Run to oust the Uncle”), scheduled for January 12 next year.

Adul also warned Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit to “exercise caution” in opposing dictatorship. Thanathorn, removed as an MP last month over allegations of owning shares in a media company when he applied to run in the election, has spent recent days on the campaign trail.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politic ... government

[sigmoid]

Widely anticipated for the past several years, was just a matter of time... Seems like they could come up with some new strategies though. Street protwsts just give Apirat the excuse for another coup.

Anyway, glad I'm not there.

[Cowshed Cowboy]

Widely anticipated for the past several years, was just a matter of time... Seems like they could come up with some new strategies though. Street protwsts just give Apirat the excuse for another coup.

Anyway, glad I'm not there.

We're glad you're not here as well.

[adders28]

a Voice of reason;

A support group for families of victims of Thailand’s 1992 political unrest says the kingdom’s deteriorating political and economic environment could turn into violent street protests like those in Hong Kong. Adul Khiewboriboon, chairman of the Committee of Relatives of the Black May 1992 Victims, says there are already warning signs and conditions are “almost ripe” for mass protests.

His warning came as anti-government activists met to organise what they call Run Against Dictatorship or Wing Lai Loong (“Run to oust the Uncle”), scheduled for January 12 next year.

Adul also warned Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit to “exercise caution” in opposing dictatorship. Thanathorn, removed as an MP last month over allegations of owning shares in a media company when he applied to run in the election, has spent recent days on the campaign trail.

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politic ... government

also on 19th in Chaing Mai
see 'prayut losing his grip' thread

[sigmoid]

Unfortunately, those expats who choose to remain in the Kingdom of Thailand are providing their tacit support for and approval of the 'military' government.

Now is truly the time for all freedom-lovung farang to make the ultimate sacrifice and move to Cambodia asap. Demokrazy forever...

[adders28]

Unfortunately, those expats who choose to remain in the Kingdom of Thailand are providing their tacit support for and approval of the 'military' government.

Now is truly the time for all freedom-lovung farang to make the ultimate sacrifice and move to Cambodia asap. Demokrazy forever...

seems the junta are getting worried about upcoming protests
https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/113802 ... p-at-fcct/

[adders28]

Widely anticipated for the past several years, was just a matter of time... Seems like they could come up with some new strategies though. Street protwsts just give Apirat the excuse for another coup.

Anyway, glad I'm not there.

People must remember every other coup was sanctioned by rama 9, its different now Vaj is hated as is apirat who is more dangerous than prayut, interesting times ahead

[Cowshed Cowboy]

Unfortunately, those expats who choose to remain in the Kingdom of Thailand are providing their tacit support for and approval of the 'military' government.

Now is truly the time for all freedom-lovung farang to make the ultimate sacrifice and move to Cambodia asap. Demokrazy forever...

Can't speak for anyone else but my remaining in Thailand is tacit support of warm weather, cold beer, beautiful accommodation, friendly locals, long-term friendships, and a generally laid back enjoyable and affordable lifestyle.

The politics, corruption, abuse of power and continual erosion of democracy has more of an effect on vote eligible Thais than me.

[phuketrichard]

this,
above
might add in for me, being able to swim in the sea almost 350 days/year an great local food

PS: Thailand's 1st successful coup was way back in 1932, many years before Rama 9 was king

[Anthony's Weiner]

Unfortunately, those expats who choose to remain in the Kingdom of Thailand are providing their tacit support for and approval of the 'military' government.

Now is truly the time for all freedom-lovung farang to make the ultimate sacrifice and move to Cambodia asap. Demokrazy forever...

Yes Cambodia is a bastion of democracy where dissent and opposition is encouraged and flourishes.