HK democracy activist urges US firm to stop selling tear gas to Thai police

[rooster59]

HK democracy activist urges US firm to stop selling tear gas to Thai police

By The Nation

 

Joshua Wong

 

Hong Kong youth activist Joshua Wong has sent an email on Friday to NonLethal Technologies, a tear gas manufacturer in the US, calling for suspension of the sale of tear gas canisters to Thailand.

 

 

In the email, posted on his Facebook page, he wrote on behalf of Thais and Hongkongers, urging the company to halt the sales of tear gas canisters that were indiscriminately used to target elementary school students.

 

"Over the past few months since July, hundreds of thousands of Thailand protesters have been fighting for three demands, including constitutional reforms, through peaceful assembly and demonstrations. However, the military-backed government used police force and pro-monarchy mobsters to attack and quell dissent," he said.

 

He cited the “Ratsadon” group's demonstration outside Parliament on November 17 when riot police fired water cannons and tear gas at rally participants.

 

"According to Bangkok's Erawan Medical Centre, at least 55 people were hurt, while around 32 of them were suffering from tear gas after-effects. Six people were reportedly shot with live rounds, according to medical staff," he said, adding that even underaged primary school students were subject to the indiscriminate use of tear gas.

 

He also cited that multiple human rights groups in Thailand have condemned police brutality.

 

"Found at the scene, tear gas canisters show that your company is one of the suppliers of tear gas canisters to the riot police in Thailand. Therefore, Thai protesters and I urge your company to suspend the sale of tear gas canisters and other riot weapons to the Thai police force. We also call on the company to make public all the relevant user instructions concerning riot weapons that the Thai police use," he concluded.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30398356?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=internal_referral

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-22

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

[ThailandRyan]

International pressure should be ramping up on the use of excessive force by the Thai Government and police.  They have violated Human rights tremendously. Easily taken care of by this government agreeing to reset the current constitution that was ratified by a fearfully and repressed people that the Military wrote themselves.

[ChipButty]

Rubber bullets next 

[yellowboat]

cha cha is a carbon copy of all tinpots who came before him.   He puts himself and his military goons before the country.   The only solution is that the youth peacefully do not comply for as long as it takes to change Thailand.   Time is on their side. 

 

cha cha had Josh met by six policemen when he arrived in Bangkok.  Mr. Wang is only 45kgs wet. 

 

Hope the US does stop selling teargas to Thailand.

[Mike k]

1 hour ago, yellowboat said:

cha cha is a carbon copy of all tinpots who came before him.   He puts himself and his military goons before the country.   The only solution is that the youth peacefully do not comply for as long as it takes to change Thailand.   Time is on their side. 

 

cha cha had Josh met by six policemen when he arrived in Bangkok.  Mr. Wang is only 45kgs wet. 

 

Hope the US does stop selling teargas to Thailand.

Read the signs on the military bases the people are the last thing 

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

Is it anything this boring guy do not do for getting 15 minutes in the limelight of fame?

[wombat]

this Joshua bloke loves howling at the moon, doesn't he?

[ChrisY1]

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Rubber bullets next 

With the RTA of the past.....live rounds maybe next!

[trainman34014]

Does he seriously believe that a company set up to produce and supply this muck to anyone who has the dosh to buy it is going to listen to him or anyone else ?

[kensawadee]

1 hour ago, trainman34014 said:

Does he seriously believe that a company set up to produce and supply this muck to anyone who has the dosh to buy it is going to listen to him or anyone else ?

I believe it is worth the try........ Who knows????????   If it works, it was worth the time.... If it doesn't work, only a few minutes wasted....

I share their feeling of dislike for this Military regime who are more interested in modern warfare equipment..... (only for 'SHOW' - and when the tanks and armoured personnel carriers gets here we will probably see it used against Thai folks, more than foreign enemies).... than they are concerned for money for schools and hospitals for the 'poor Issan folk'.......

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Rubber bullets next 

That'll keep the rubber plantation farmers happy.

[Sammyinla]

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

[ThailandRyan]

20 minutes ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their ..... and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

This post should be awarded the "Most Sarcastic Post of the year", it made me fall out of my chair. I especially loved the "They love their..;, and their...., and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. "  Can not get anymore sarcasm in a post than that

Edited November 22, 2020 by ThailandRyan

[Meat Pie 47]

39 minutes ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

Are you for real? Is time to take your medicine

[Mr Meeseeks]

48 minutes ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand

Evidently.

[alex8912]

48 minutes ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

I’ve heard about Som Tum, Facebook and what’s for dinner. 

[John Drake]

50 minutes ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

 

Hi. I'm new here. And you have no idea who I am. Now, what do think of the government and the protests?

[Russell17au]

1 hour ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

I heard on the street that Donald Trump has lost the democratic vote to his presidency and he does not like it. He thinks it is unfair that China and North Korea have communistic dictators leading their countries and he cannot be one as well. So he is not a happy chappy. That is what I hear on the street.

[ChipButty]

1 hour ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

All I hear is about some new Hot Girls in the bar

[Traubert]

Joshua is going to jail tomorrow.

[Venom]

I'm sure the Chinese will be happy to supply them. ????????

[ericthai]

8 hours ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

Do you work for the Thai government?

[briansbiology]

17 hours ago, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

what streets are these? the streets inside the military billionaires private residences maybe..?"

[Scott]

Troll post reported and removed.

 

[Sammyinla]

5 hours ago, briansbiology said:

what streets are these? the streets inside the military billionaires private residences maybe..?"

LOL. I’ve just been talking to food vendors, Thai women that work at bars, etc. One older Thai lady that owns a small struggling that food and coffee shop shop forced me to stay and listen to her rant about it for an hour! She definitely did her research and knows her politics. Opinions are definitely divided, but it looks like there is big money backing the pro-democracy movement (and not the good kind).  
 

But, what do I know. I’m not claiming I know better - just reporting what I’ve been hearing and wondering what others living in Thailand have been hearing. 

[KhunFred]

Good idea. Stop selling them guns and bullets too.

[UKresonant]

On 11/22/2020 at 2:38 PM, Sammyinla said:

I’m new to Thailand but I’ve been watching this thing unfold. I’ve talked to many locals on the streets and they say they are very happy with the current government and feel the last election was fair. They love their culture, their king and their PM. They feel the youth have been misguided by big money propaganda and that the silent majority do not want to have any part of these protests. 
 

What have you guys heard from the streets? 

I would imagine a similar answer to which you received, if I asked anyone on the streets, that did not know me!

I love their culture as well, and would not comment on the other two.....

[Mike k]

2 hours ago, KhunFred said:

Good idea. Stop selling them guns and bullets too.

China will provide them and payute will grovel at their feet