webfact Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Army chief dismisses coup rumour, but again says “don’t cross the line” Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong today ruled out the possibility of a coup d’état , saying that unfounded reports of a coup were spread by “the same old group of people” and he asked the public not to fall prey to fake news on social media. General Apirat said that sightings of tanks on the streets was used by those with ill-intent to spread false rumours. Confirming the army’s political neutrality, and that they would always be on the side of the people, he added “The truth is there is nothing. Everything is proceeding in accordance with the election timeline.” Apparently referring to a known group of political elements he said “Do not cross the line. Everyone must play by the rules.” Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/army-chief-dismisses-coup-rumour-but-again-says-dont-cross-the-line/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-02-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, webfact said: he asked the public not to fall prey to fake news on social media. He should have made that statement the moment Mr P. started using social media ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I seem to recall reading similar statements in the month or so before the coup that led to the current government and perhaps the one before that. It's hard to keep track these days, there's so many coups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owling Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think we have some idea where this is leading to. I'd expect there's many more fabricated stories on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 This plastic general is a disgrace and not worthy of holding such a position. He is a lackey to the right people, and nothing more. Pathetic human being, he looks ridiculous and speaks / acts accordingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s Army Commander-in-Chief General Apirat Kongsompong today ruled out the possibility of a coup d’état thai half-truth; 'no way' but....'maybe' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Standards, ethics and law enforcement have failed, Thailand is now out of control and the lazy, corrupt cival servants and police refuse to do the job they are paid to do . this country has turned into THUNDERDOME ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 "Confirming the army’s political neutrality, and that they would always be on the side of the people" No comment necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Army chief just waiting for the election to be over, so he can show off his new Chinese tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 "Don't cross the line" The line is wherever I say it is and I will move it where ever I want. Or should I say where ever I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thailand still has more stability than Australian politics. Who is our prime minister now?? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, YetAnother said: thai half-truth; 'no way' but....'maybe' It's a definite maybe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, colinneil said: Army chief just waiting for the election to be over, so he can show off his new Chinese tanks. I've lost track of that. Have they been delivered yet - and if so how many? There's so much this lot make a fanfare about what they've ordered/initiated, then it all goes quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just the next General inline to grab power and join the gravy train, maybe he even has a halfwit friend with a watch fetish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, bluesofa said: I've lost track of that. Have they been delivered yet - and if so how many? There's so much this lot make a fanfare about what they've ordered/initiated, then it all goes quiet. Thats a secret mate, how many, when, nobody knows, like the subs, lot of fanfare then silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, z42 said: This plastic general is a disgrace and not worthy of holding such a position. He is a lackey to the right people, and nothing more. Pathetic human being, he looks ridiculous and speaks / acts accordingly It's not a problem, just sack him and appoint another general. There's so bloody many here, they're like buses - there'll be another one along in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 minute ago, bluesofa said: It's not a problem, just sack him and appoint another general. There's so bloody many here, they're like buses - there'll be another one along in a minute. You have to wonder, are the Generals and Officers so incompetent they can't do their job without help, so they need more of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, ocddave said: You have to wonder, are the Generals and Officers so incompetent they can't do their job without help, so they need more of them? Or in the case of Prawit - incontinent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: “don’t cross the line” Puss off. Thailand is not a nanny state and no one appoint the military as her guardian Just how many times have your kind crossed the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius verus Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 ...the army Is always on the side of the people.... What a load of garbage.Why do these toy soldiers even bother opening their mouths. Why are they even talking to the media? This clown has obviously never looked in the mirror. All those medals and badges can be bought in flea markets in Bangkok. His whole appearance is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: ...he asked the public not to fall prey to fake news on social media. The public must remember that they are only required to believe general-endorsed, Junta-approved and government-issued fake news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lucius verus said: ...the army Is always on the side of the people.... What a load of garbage.Why do these toy soldiers even bother opening their mouths. Why are they even talking to the media? This clown has obviously never looked in the mirror. All those medals and badges can be bought in flea markets in Bangkok. His whole appearance is ridiculous. Clowns and generals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Looking at his face , it is like being in an eerie time warp. He looks uncomfortably like his father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius verus Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Thai army is the laughing stock of the military world. It has almost 2000 active generals and navy admirals, not including the countless thousands of retired generals who have their snouts in the trough. All generals have their own staff and house servants.(soldiers) Unlikely any generals have seen combat as there have been no conflicts for decades. Their last 'battle'was basically a skirmish with Laos in the 1980s which little Laos won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grossman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: Confirming the army’s political neutrality, and that they would always be on the side of the people Considering the fact that their idea of political neutrality is choosing the junta (choosing anything else would be taking sides), I'm sure, when the good people go to vote, they army boys will stick to the side of the people like armed leeches, just to assure everyone knows what box to tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: General Apirat said that sightings of tanks on the streets was used by those with ill-intent to spread false rumours. Confirming the army’s political neutrality, and that they would always be on the side of the people The sightings of tanks on the street was a well timed exercise to let the "people" know who are the masters since the last coop I cannot remember seeing any tanks on the streets, funny how a few weeks before the next election they should be out and about to remind people what a tank looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtco Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: that they would always be on the side of the people add to that ... with elite status and the money that goes with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 He's been drinking down the Old Bull & Coup again a famous watering hole for the medal collectors???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: “Do not cross the line. Everyone must play by the rules.” Eh, is that the way you gained power to rule the country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just now, Lupatria said: 4 hours ago, webfact said: “Do not cross the line. Everyone must play by the rules.” Eh, is that the way you gained power to rule the country? Yeah, by re-writing the rules to suit themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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