webfact Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Authorities hunt group over political laser messages By THE NATION Authorities are tracking down a group responsible for projecting laser messages on government buildings and public places in Bangkok on Monday evening (May 11). “We do not know the exact purpose of this group but speculate that they have also spread these messages around social media to gain a wider audience,” Defence Ministry spokesman Lt-General Kongcheep Tantrawanich said. “It seems they are trying to bring up past political events, but this could lead to misunderstanding by authorities and institutes.” Laser messages with the hashtag #ตามหาความจริง (“finding the truth”) have appeared on several government buildings and at public places such as the Defence Ministry, Ratchaprasong BTS Station and Pathumwanaram Temple. The messages mentioned the Black May 1992 events and the breaking up of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship rally in 2010, while urging readers to “find the truth” behind the Army’s actions. “I personally find it inappropriate to project these messages on government and public buildings, which could spark disagreement amid a crisis that the country is already facing. If the group wants to seek the truth, they can find it from evidence in legal cases, some of which have already seen verdicts while others are awaiting further legal procedures,” Kongcheep said. “The moves by this group might have underlying political implications,” he added. “National security authorities are considering legal action against the group and expect to find them soon.” Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30387692 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-05-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, webfact said: “National security authorities are considering legal action against the group and expect to find them soon.” Just ask them to pop in, if they get any spare time, as with affluent or influential figures. Edited May 12, 2020 by Thaiwrath 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 LOL. Emergency, y'all! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sprq Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 Ah, the "causing misunderstanding" response! Second only to the "causing confusion" response. The public must be protected from any message that is not the official line, the poor dears. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post graemeaylward Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 Good on them! More power to their elbow I say! About time Thai "democracy" and "freedom of speech" was questioned again ???? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: If the group wants to seek the truth, they can find it from evidence in legal cases, some of which have already seen verdicts while others are awaiting further legal procedures,” Now that is funny................. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooBigToFit Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 This creativity is what has been needed for along time. The only problem with one of the messages was the use of CTW which many Thais wouldn't get as Central World Trade. Many people aren't online so messages should just be designed to make most people think about the issues they can't discuss openly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: “find the truth” Oh Shock, Horror! Let's have none of this please! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: If the group wants to seek the truth, they can find it from evidence in legal cases, some of which have already seen verdicts while others are awaiting further legal procedures,” Kongcheep said. Truth, truth, at least Kongcheep has got a sense of humour. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Crime of the century. Track them down and publish the truth. Oh but truth is that so many Thais (and foreigners) are fed up with the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand. The current situation has a long way to go but could there be more mass public protests ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted May 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, colinneil said: Truth, truth, at least Kongcheep has got a sense of humour. Don't tell me you do not trust the impartial Thai judicial system This reference to "legal cases" is an arrogant ridicule. There was laser projection someplace completely different which can not be discussed here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: “The moves by this group might have underlying political implications,” he added. You think? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Some troll posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Just ask them to pop in, if they get any spare time, as with affluent or influential figures. I find influential figures more effluent than affluent...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Soon it'll have to be in Chinese script. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 6 hours ago, TooBigToFit said: This creativity is what has been needed for along time. The only problem with one of the messages was the use of CTW which many Thais wouldn't get as Central World Trade. Many people aren't online so messages should just be designed to make most people think about the issues they can't discuss openly. Sure, freedom of speech and discussions is sorely needed and is well monitored. What surprises me is that the authorities haven't very quickly found how and where these images are being broadcast from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry55 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Quote If the group wants to seek the truth, they can find it from evidence in legal cases, some of which have already seen verdicts while others are awaiting further legal procedures,” Kongcheep said. Legal cases where witnesses are to scared to give evidence or still in Prison be realistic there's no truth it was a white wash. P.s is it against the law to share these projections on social media because i did? Edited May 12, 2020 by DirtyHarry55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 8 hours ago, sprq said: Ah, the "causing misunderstanding" response! Second only to the "causing confusion" response. The public must be protected from any message that is not the official line, the poor dears. Lasers will be banned soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 If the group wants to seek the truth, they can find it from evidence in legal cases, some of which have already seen verdicts ???? Yes, all those legal cases that have been fairly dealt with by the Thai courts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry55 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Pannika Wanich already owned up so the search is over they ain't hiding P.s. Who were the Generals in charge of that armed crackdown I forget? mmm Edited May 12, 2020 by DirtyHarry55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Jack Nicholson, as Colonel Jessup in A Few Good Men movie, once said: You can't handle the truth. I believe this reflects the thought processes of those in power. The plebs can't handle the truth, so we'll feed them mushroom fertiliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Curious about the law that was broken. No mention in the article. Oh...right.. nevermind. Edited May 13, 2020 by Number 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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