Thai court dissolves opposition party critical of military rule

[malibukid]

bunch of trouble makers

[LarryLEB]

sad, just plain sad

Edited February 22, 2020 by LarryLEB

[RichardColeman]

8 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

but opposition parties say electoral laws written by the junta were designed to give the military establishment control over politics.

 

That was the whole point of allowing you an election mate - farcical

[4MyEgo]

5 hours ago, Canuck1966 said:

I hope the country sinks to depths never seen before.

It's the only way to get this apathetic nation to rise against these odious, despicable characters.

 

The problem with that is Thai's from what I have observed of them in the 15 years that I have come here and now live here, see Thai's as a selfish lot, I don't mean that disrespectfully, I mean it as a fact, i.e. they are all for themselves, not for the benefit of others let alone their nation.

 

They have always been a submissive lot, rarely will you see them rise up to a teacher, a police officer, a politician, they will wai, they will apologise, they will be respectful, they know no other way and don't think outside the square, albeit it those who have travelled overseas and seen how things are different know how to but won't because they know they will be challenging authority, although my wife who lived overseas with me and is a good listener and observer, saw me take on and challenge those in authority and now serves it to Thai's at all levels when required, albeit it with respect, but won't back down when she knows she is right which has raised a few eyebrows, and rubbed a few noses out of joint, but good for her, only if others would do the same instead of being for themselves.

 

I don't believe we will see change in our lifetime that's because for change to happen, people need to unite and as I have said above, Thai's are for themselves, be it if the poor get measly monthly handouts, land to harvest crops on with the government buying their crops for a pittens, while allowing them to burn it and inhale the smoke and affect others at the same time, as long as they can live, they are content, they are not fighters, i.e. unless they feel threatened and will usually gang up on one another or know of some corrupt cop or politician who will sort their problem out for a price.

 

The above said, I buy my time here in retirement, live comfortably and when the time comes, will exit back to my controlled state albeit it as expensive as it is.

Edited February 22, 2020 by 4MyEgo

[SupermarineS6B]

7 hours ago, GalaxyMan said:

Well, this certainly puts to bed any illusions that Thailand is any kind of a democracy. Thailand has a PM who is so afraid of the people that he has to live on a military base for reasons of security. Now he shows that he's so afraid of the people that he will not allow any organized political opposition to his misrule. Since young people are the largest demographic and they are growing increasingly aware of the political situation and their lack of freedom from ongoing oppression, this will only spur them on to more political participation. It's only a matter of time before they either succeed or are massacred by the military to protect its 'benevolent rule'. ????

Spot on.......... Sadly though i think this will all end in bullets and not ballots....... Every "Civilized" country has had to go through teething pains to grow into maturity...... sadly if the military keep hi-jacking this process the outcome will be violent and destructive........ " The guiding light has gone and what's left doesn't have the brightness of a four watt bulb "......... 

Edited February 22, 2020 by SupermarineS6B

[scorecard]

6 minutes ago, LarryLEB said:

sad, just plain sad

How naive!

[spidermike007]

What can one even say? If there was any doubt that the army DOES NOT represent the Thai people, here it is. I rest my case, your honor. The only hope the nation had of restoring democracy and competence, has now been outlawed by a very insecure bunch of overly entitled men, who care not one iota for their people. 

 

This is the opposite of justice. And the people know it. The FFP was very popular. The popularity of the army has been sinking for years. They are now despised even more than ever. Just wait. The people WILL have a say in this, hopefully. The light cannot be held back forever. 

 

The youth is the hope of this nation. And many of them are active, and really care. Just wait Prayuth. You will eventually be ushered out the door, in a very inglorious manner! 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

The dissolution of the Future Forward Party comes less than a year after Thailand held a general election to end five years of military rule and it strengthens the position in parliament of a coalition led by Prime Minister Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former junta leader who first took power in a 2014 coup

Military rule has not ended, it has been perpetuated by the move of military staff from uniformed into pinstripe.
Democracy in Thailand is dead!

[Canuck1966]

https://th.usembassy.gov/statement-on-the-dissolution-of-the-future-forward-party-in-thailand/?fbclid=IwAR1OkaZhb2_S-vdfHq9Hke2a1BfdSqOz1PvNNwdYc-uE2JAH_v_zd6gtl8g

[ParkerN]

2 hours ago, PatOngo said:

A rogue soldier proved recently that it does work!

By 'Hardware', I meant brains.

[Redline]

I guess it’s time to join hands with Thaksin.

[Kurtf]

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

There is non so blind, as them that cannot see.

No. There are non so blind as those that Refuse to see. 

[steven100]

20 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

and it strengthens the position in parliament of a coalition led by Prime Minister Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha

Thank heavens for that. 

[Arthur Mullard]

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/thailands-future-forward-party-cleared-in-surprise-court-verdict

 

Can anyone explain the above? Or am silly enough to believe there was only a single charge (today's verdict) launched against them?

[SupermarineS6B]

2 hours ago, 248900_1469958220 said:

I agree however, that has been the case in many other countries in the past. Take a look at the people of Hong Kong, getting the <deleted> beaten out of them....and coming back for more.....a different breed perhaps?

Yeah true, but remember HK people tasted democracy and they don't like the thought of that being taken off them...... Worth fighting for......... 

[TKDfella]

8 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

The future of Thailand could become filled with fear and violence...anarchy and civilian casualities...

 

Stay vigilant and keep a low profile until this thing plays itself out in the arena of public confrontation and opinion...

Yes, unfortunately, is good advice. Francisca Castro being non-Thai and in the human rights group, I hope will spread the word. Having said that I'm not sure other governments aren't really bothered.

 

 

[Burma Bill]

Quote:-

 

"WHAT'S NEXT?"

 

Another Military Coup to maintain COMPLETE control!!

[Winky Wilson]

 Not my country, but my gut tells me, cracks are beginning to show. Things are a little sketchy. Karma doesn’t feel right. Thailand has come a long way in a century with some talented leaders. Thailand is a great country. Thailand and India are the only hope for free asian countries. 

[Gee Ku]

Damnation and brimstone fire,!the Devil is let loose!

[Barry343]

Will ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights step in or are they same as the UN just a name who actually do nothing.

[talahtnut]

There is no such thing as democracy, anywhere.

[4MyEgo]

56 minutes ago, Redline said:

I guess it’s time to join hands with Thaksin.

Me thinks Thaksin has been behind him all the way, and those in power read this and are one step ahead of him, again unfortunately.

[Jane Dough]

8 hours ago, geriatrickid said:

 

 

8 hours ago, geriatrickid said:

They have banned an intelligent, well educated, wealthy, photogenic, dynamic, charismatic handsome young man who will fit the role of martyr quite nicely.

Nice adjectives and a fair observation.

 

But I would add "politically naive" to that. As unjust as all this appears to be, the party and its leader have probably provided enough rope to have themselves hanged.

 

Rooster

[FarFlungFalang]

I often referred to them as the Fast Forward Party and sure enough it was finished way to swiftly.RIP and do not pass Go and collect your 181 million baht! 

[chickenslegs]

1 hour ago, SammyA said:

Something tells me he’s not going to let this stop him. 

Unfortunately, there are other accusations yet to be faced by Thanathorn and other FFP leaders. I think the plan is to have him/them imprisoned, or forced to flee the country.

Edited February 22, 2020 by chickenslegs
typo

[p414]

15 minutes ago, talahtnut said:

There is no such thing as democracy, anywhere.

Democracy is certainly finished in any country where those who have the vote , do not work and rely on government benefits reach large enough numbers to decide who governs....England for example..Where roughly 47% of voters are 'lifelong labour' and the same number are 'lifelong tory'..it does not take too many minorities to be the deciding factor in all elections

[Shocked farang]

8 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Living on the Darkside, in Pattaya, I will be watching from the bleachers, beer in hand and not a care in the world. I've no doubt that it won't affect me in any way.

You don't know what you are talking about. The day they decide they can bulldozer all the stupid beer bars in Pattaya in order to bring "respectable tourists", they simply will and they won't give a <deleted> about your baby cries! 

[rosst]

I am disgusted by this overt gerrymandering of the political landscape. 

I wonder why Western democracies like my country Australia are not monitoring this situation and protesting vigorously. 

I am not talking about a little protest letter, a total trade embargo or something that may get their attention. 

[KKr]

Boris Nemtsov got shot, almost in view of the Kremlin, when becoming too popular an opposition party leader,
this guy still has hope !

[tomauasia]

Firstly these are not legitimate legal bodies. There Pinnochio army yes men. Prayut should be in jail for high treason and theft. Prawit also..This has gone to far. Thais need to boycott there own country to remove parasites.