webfact Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Burapha University Student Activist Seized by SoldiersBy Teeranai CharuvastraStaff ReporterCHONBURI — A student activist based in eastern Thailand was taken away by a group of police and military officers near his university this morning for what a police commander described as “a chat.”The abduction of Chakkrapan Polla-or, a third-year political science student at Burapha University, came after his activist group reportedly distributed leaflets attacking the junta last week.It was second incident of its kind in a week, coming after soldiers forcefully whisked away Sirawith Seritiwat, a Bangkok-based student activist Wednesday night.Chakkrapan’s group, called Luk Chaobarn (Children of the Commoners), said in a Facebook post about noon Monday that 10 plainclothes security officers arrived at Chakkrapan’s home near Burapha University at around 10.30am and took him away in a Chevrolet. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1453703348 -- Khaosod English 2016-01-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecropper Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 “We didn’t do anything to him. It’s only attitude adjustment,” Col. Chiaochan told Khaosod English. “This is not an arrest. There’s no arrest warrant.” Duh. The downward spiral continues, but good luck to these extremely brave students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 “We didn’t do anything to him. It’s only attitude adjustment,” Col. Chiaochan told Khaosod English. “This is not an arrest. There’s no arrest warrant.” So...ahm...that is the excuse and explanation of getting a citizen into a car, driving him away to have a chat with some cops and some soldiers! Got it! And of course he is right! It is not an arrest! It is an abduction or a kidnapping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hey, no worries, it's only attitude adjustment and who wouldn't love a bit of that, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 No arrest only taken for a ' chat ' which in countries practicing the rule of law would mean the student would be able to decline attending. I think we can take it this young man was given no choice. What's the PM always saying about not infringing human rights ? Oh I forgot when you can make the rules nothing is ever wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveat Emptor Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Since Thailand seems to be trying to emulate new best friend China more and more I wonder when they will start putting people on television to apologise, say all the right things etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbear Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 No comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So if I see a pretty girl on the street, push her in my car and take her home for a "little chat", is it now legal right? Not kidnapping at all, and no arrest either, I don't have a warrant... Do i need uniform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Since Thailand seems to be trying to emulate new best friend China more and more I wonder when they will start putting people on television to apologise, say all the right things etc. done the vd already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It took 10 of them ! mob mentality. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So he was kidnapped and the army admitted it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 As the unrest gets louder so the state gets more repressive, stupidly heavy handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 no human rights violations in Thailand. The self-appointed "PM" already explained that to the US president. It's just people with bad intentions, like those annoying students... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 "A Chat!" Likely student will get the "Buddha" scared out of him... If you are an unelected military dictatorship...abducting people is what the military does...who is going to stop them? They will implode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The military and police have been very lucky so far in detaining these students against their will without violence. But as more detentions happen, the likelihood of violence by and against protestors will rise. The Southern Malay-Thais have had to resort to violence to try to gain back their sovereignty. Why would the Northern Thai people be any different? Furthermore, as the referendum date approaches, there may be a spiral of public protests if the NCPO maintains Article 44 to suppress and punish criticism of the draft. CDC had asked Prayut to revoke Article 44 prior to the referendum to allow freedom of expression over the draft. But thus far, Prayut remains silent on the issue. Members of the NCPO have shown previously that they will use mortal force against public protests regardless of any collateral damage. A Thai-style facism cannot be on the roadmap to democracy. The NCPO needs to look carefully at its moral compass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Pi.no.cheeeeeeeeeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 .....what does their leader/paymaster have to do with 'the commoners'....??? ...the motive of these activists is greed and glory....not the common good.... ...their country was raped and pillaged....and has still not recovered..... ...sad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 .....what does their leader/paymaster have to do with 'the commoners'....??? ...the motive of these activists is greed and glory....not the common good.... ...their country was raped and pillaged....and has still not recovered..... ...sad.... oh, yes, Thaksin is behind everyone with his pocketbook Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 First take the votes away. Then take the people away... In the name of Happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 .....what does their leader/paymaster have to do with 'the commoners'....??? ...the motive of these activists is greed and glory....not the common good.... ...their country was raped and pillaged....and has still not recovered..... ...sad.... You talk in past sense in your last sentence, that is not correct of course. I personally believe those activists to be much more genuine in terms of the common good than the current rulers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 " Police apprehend a suspect and take em downtown for questioning"......no arrest, no charges laid. Not uncommon. Thai soldiers apprehend a student activist ,no arrest, no charges ( but an admitted flea in his ear). Human rights abuse ? Get a balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The UPDATED NOTICE TO MEMBERS POSTING IN THAILAND NEWS is still in effect, therefore: Please use discretion in your references to the government. Phrases which can be considered as anti-coup will be removed. Referring to Thailand or the government as a dictatorship, military dictatorship or other such terms will be removed. Posters violating these rules and the forum rules will receive a warning, a possible suspension of posting privileges or a ban from the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 ^ ^ Farangs not understand the problems Thailand has. Not understand Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Perhaps the Vietnamese will have to go in and remove a nasty regime again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrizzla Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 .....what does their leader/paymaster have to do with 'the commoners'....??? ...the motive of these activists is greed and glory....not the common good.... ...their country was raped and pillaged....and has still not recovered..... ...sad.... An election is not the common good? Only ruled by with an iron first by the 'good' people is the solution? Thaksin was a naughty boy but you do realise there were many, MANY before him right? (And after) I want some of what your smoking. Seems to get you off your noggin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdkane Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 “We didn’t do anything to him. It’s only attitude adjustment,” Col. Chiaochan told Khaosod English. “This is not an arrest. There’s no arrest warrant.” So...ahm...that is the excuse and explanation of getting a citizen into a car, driving him away to have a chat with some cops and some soldiers! Got it! And of course he is right! It is not an arrest! It is an abduction or a kidnapping! I live close to this area...as of 8 pm this evening, there are still soldiers and police roaming about...perhaps there are more "arrests" expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 " Police apprehend a suspect and take em downtown for questioning"......no arrest, no charges laid. Not uncommon. Thai soldiers apprehend a student activist ,no arrest, no charges ( but an admitted flea in his ear). Human rights abuse ? Get a balance! Looks like you might need a bit more schooling on human rights, Please start here: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The first quiz: Which specific article number was directly violated by the military in this OP? How many of these rights are no longer guaranteed in Thailand? Answers by Wednesday, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyrice2000 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 These polices and soldiers are creating a scene to scare other student activists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 These polices and soldiers are creating a scene to scare other student activists. Or motivate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 " Police apprehend a suspect and take em downtown for questioning"......no arrest, no charges laid. Not uncommon. Thai soldiers apprehend a student activist ,no arrest, no charges ( but an admitted flea in his ear). Human rights abuse ? Get a balance! To 'apprehend' is to arrest a suspect for a crime, according to any dictionary you wish to Google. Arrest for a crime.I suppose others will cite lesser known and inconsequential other definitions in support of the junta, but that is what it means in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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