DSI To Probe Suthep's 'People Coup' Speech

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7 April 2014, 13:20

(7 April) The Division of Special Investigation (DSI) will seek legal action against anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban for publicly vowing to launch a "People's Coup" against the government.

DSI Chief Tharit Pengdith said the officials are already transcribing the footage of yesterday rally organised by the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) in which its sec-gen, Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban, delivered a fiery speech concerning his plan to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Mr. Suthep has said he would install himself as a "Sovereign Body" and present his own list of Prime Minister and Cabinet members to His Majesty the King to seek his Royal Approval. The PCAD will establish unelected legislative bodies afterwards, he explained, and implement series of "reforms" in Thailand.

He called his effort a coup by the people, as opposed to coups launched by the military in the past.

According to Mr. Tharit, Mr. Suthep's speech risks violating Article 113 of the Criminal Codes, which prohibits any attempt to illegally overthrow democratic regime either by violence or by coercion.

"It is clear that Mr. Suthep's speech to the demonstrators reveals his intention to overthrow democratic regime," Mr. Tharit explained.

He added that the remarks will be used as evidence against Mr. Suthep in the court; the protest leader is already facing a separate charge of insurgency filed by the authorities.

The DSI will also consult with the Centre for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) to seek legal guidance on how to further prosecute Mr. Suthep for his speech, Mr. Tharit said.

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Suthep To Seek Royal Approval For His 'People Coup'

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6 April 2014, 15:29

Anti-government protesters in Bangkok, 5 April 2014 (Photo by AFP)

(6 April) Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has vowed to ask His Majesty the King to approve his effort to seize power from government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Mr. Suthep delivered the comment yesterday at the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) rally stage in Bangkok's Lumpini Park.

At the rally, which was billed as a "big fight" against the government, Mr. Suthep outlined strategies for PCAD supporters in their campaign to remove Ms. Yingluck from her caretaker position, explaining that all PCAD local networks should gather lists of their members across the country and "wait for the day of battle".

"When I blow the whistle, all of these members must be present," Mr. Suthep told the crowd, "Bring out all the healthy people so we can embark on a prolonged fight, for at least 15 days".

Mr. Suthep said two events would be critical to the PCAD's ultimate fight against Ms. Yingluck: the conclusion of the corruption case conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Ms. Yingluck, and the verdict by the Constitutional Court which would determine whether she violated the 2007 Constitution by removing a hostile official from the seat of National Security Council director.

If the NACC ruled that Ms. Yingluck ran afoul of corruption laws, Mr. Suthep said, the PCAD supporters should stay in their position and wait for his future orders; however, a guilty verdict by the Constitutional Court – which will automatically remove Ms Yingluck from her position – would be met by an instant mobilisation from Mr. Suthep's nationwide network.

"We will immediately march on that day!" Mr. Suthep, "We will occupy Thailand so the sovereign power shall truly belong to the people"

Mr. Suthep elaborated further that he would then install himself as the "Sovereign Body" who will wield absolute power via numerous "Revolutionary Decrees" and the adoption of a single charter provision as a legislative blank cheque – in the same manner of military dictators in 1960s, such as the notorious Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat.

"We will have something like Article 17 [of 1959 Administrative Charter] as the highest law," Mr. Suthep said, referring to the charter article which allowed Field Marshal Sarit to fight suspected Communist threats by all means, "[I] will be able to order anyone to be executed by firing squad, but I will only freeze assets".

He continued, "As a Sovereign Body who has seized power, I will have the power to appoint Prime Minister and Cabinet members at my own discretion. Then I will present this list to His Majesty the King, so that he can approve them as the People's Government".

Once His Majesty the King signed his approval for the "people's coup", Mr. Suthep said, he will proceed to appoint National Legislative Assembly and "People's Council" as two unelected legislative bodies to engage in "reforms" for Thailand.

He promises to return the power to the people once the "reforms" are completed, but warned that he would mobilise his supporters onto the streets if the government he had appointed "failed to perform its duties" as assigned by the PCAD.

Mr. Suthep's speech, which drew loud and long cheers from his supporters, is the first instance in which he clearly outlined the procedures to achieve his dubious goals of installing "People's Council" and "reforming Thailand"; Mr. Suthep and his core supporters have refused to elaborate on those terms in previous media appearances and interviews.

The remark also attracts concerns from a number of observers who fear that Mr. Suthep's plan would require His Majesty the King, who has remained largely silent on the current round of political crisis, to visibly take sides and even violate the national constitution in the process.

Furthermore, it is highly unlikely that millions of pro-government supporters in the north and northeast will quietly accept Mr. Suthep's effort to remove their elected government.

In a separate mass rally in Nakorn Pathom province yesterday, Redshirts leader Jatupon Prompan insisted that the Redshirts are willing to fight for Ms. Yingluck, and ominously warned that a "civil war" could break out of Ms. Yingluck is removed by undemocratic means.

Mr. Suthep might have already prepared for such a scenario, however. In his speech yesterday, he also urged his supporters to be ready for prolonged rally in Bangkok for over 2 weeks in order to "deter" any opponents who would march into Bangkok and challenge his status as the Sovereign Body.

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Gun Attack Targets Woman Who Heckles Yingluck

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4 April 2014, 19:23

(4 April) Unidentified assailants have shot at the vehicle of an anti-government activist who heckled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on camera last December.

Ms. Patcharanan Leeluan told police in Phetchabun province that she has parked her car at a market in Wat Camp Son Temple, Khao Kho district, before 2 assailants arrived on a black pick-up truck at around 14.00 and used iron pipes to vandalise her car.

The suspects also fired a shot at the car before fleeing the scene on the pick-up truck. However, no injury was reported.

Ms. Patcharanan was widely praised by anti-government protesters after she managed to evade security cordon around Ms. Yingluck and blew whistle at her in protest during the Prime Minister's visit to Phetchabun on 25 December last year.

Ms. Yingluck responded by amiably offering to shake Ms. Patcharanan's hand for her effort, but the activist refused. For her "heroism", anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban presented her with a golden whistle at the rally on Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok.

Although police said it is too early to determine whether the attack on Ms. Patcharanan's car was politically motivated, other anti-government activists who had heckled former sister-in-law of Ms. Yingluck later experienced bomb attacks at their residence.

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Dramatic TV Ad 'Supports Human Trafficking'

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4 April 2014, 18:37

(4 April) Many Netizens call it heartwarming, but the TV commercial released by a prominent insurance company has been branded as supportive of human trafficking by a children welfare foundation.

The ad, which was titled "Unsung Hero", focused on a fictional character who performed acts of charity to people around him, including giving money to a young beggar.

The clip was posted on Youtube on 3 April on behalf of Thai Life Insurance Company, and has been shared widely on the social network, attracting praises from many online commentators.

However, the Mirror Foundation released a statement on its Facebook account today, criticising "Unsung Hero" for its contents which seemingly applaud the act of giving alms to beggars on the streets of Bangkok which the organisation says amounts to giving financial support to human trafficking rings.

According to studies conducted by the Mirror Foundation, beggars in Thailand are in fact a part of sophisticated human trafficking business, which is known to buy or rent children from poor families in neighbouring countries to stir a sense of compassion from passing pedestrians.

"These children lack the opportunity to receive education and to live normal lives like other children," the statement reads, "Furthermore, they must endure a risky environment. One day, when the children grow into adulthood and lose their pity-stirring appearance, some of them turn into brokers for human trafficking or other crimes".

"This is the real facts about child-beggars," the statement added.

The Mirror Foundation also disputes the rosy ending in the commercial, which shows the child beggar becoming a student, arguing that in reality the beggars themselves receive little or no money at all, since the donation gathered from pedestrians goes directly to the human traffickers.

"Giving money to child beggars amounts to supporting human trafficking, and it might also create even more child beggars," the Mirror Foundation said, adding that those who wish to help child beggars should instead contact the authorities so that the children could be rescued and placed in formal welfare facilities.

The statement concluded by expressing hope that Thai Life Insurance will revise the contents in the commercial, since it risks misleading the public into financially supporting child-beggar business and other related human trafficking activities.

Mirror Foundation's works are mostly focused on welfare of young children. Its operations include a centre to locate and track cases of missing children.

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Thailand Credit Downgraded By Japanese Agency

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4 April 2014, 16:01

Anti-government leader Suthep Thaugsuban receives donation during a demonstration in front of Ministry of Education, 4 April 2014

(4 April) The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has downgraded the credit status of Thailand following months of prolonged political turmoil, an official said.

According to Ms. Chularat Sutheethorn, director of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), told reporters that the JCR has changed Thailand's credibility from "Stable Outlook" category to "Negative Outlook" due to the latest round of political crisis which erupted in November last year.

Thailand has not seen a functioning government since Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the House last December, and the crisis could result in Ms. Yingluck losing her caretaker position.

The political crisis may also affect Thailand's GDP growth, Ms. Chularat warned, possibly decreasing it to 0.6%. Last year's GDP stood at 2.9%, a drastic drop from 6.5% in 2012, Ms. Chularat said.

Nevertheless, she said, Thailand still benefits from a strong financial status on the world stage and a stable bank system which would help the kingdom avoid any serious financial crisis.

But she added that the crisis could strangle any possible economic growth or recovery in the future, unless Thailand returns to a state of normalcy soon. For instance, foreign capital could start flowing out of the country, partly fanned by fears of Thailand's instability as reflected in the latest move by JCR.

According to Ms. Chularat, the JCR is also concerned by the uncertainty over the next round of elections, which have not been officially set, after the Constitutional Court invalidated the 2nd February election, and by the "deeply rooted" political and social unrest in Thailand.

The JCR has predicted that it will be "extremely hard" to find solutions for the ongoing conflicts, Ms. Chularat added.

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Diplomat: Al-Ruwaili Family To Petition HM King

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4 April 2014, 13:56

(4 April) The family of the missing Saudi businessman will petition His Majesty the King to seek "fairness" over the recent court verdict, a top Saudi diplomat said.

On 31 March, the Criminal Court ruling found a group of police officers not guilty of abducting and murdering Mr. Mohammad Al-Ruwaili in 1990, citing insufficient evidence. Saudi officials and the family of Mr. Al-Ruwaili have expressed their disappointment at the verdict, particularly because of the abrupt judge change during the judgment writing session.

Mr. Somsak Phonsuk was removed from his position in January 2014 after presiding over the Al-Ruwaili case for 3 years. Court officials insisted that his removal is unrelated to the Al-Ruwaili trial, as Mr. Somsak was found guilty of approving bail release without due process during his tenure as a judge in Saraburi years ago.

However, in a recent interview with the media Mr. Somsak denied the allegation of inappropriate bail release. He also vowed to contest the court committee's decision to suspend him from his judicial duty.

Mr. Abdulelah Al-Sheaiby, Charge d'Affaires of Saudi Arabia to Thailand, said yesterday he is convinced that the abrupt removal of Mr. Somsak might be a result of "interference" from powerful figures who intend to rig the case in favour of the defendants, some of whom are high-ranking police officers.

To redress such alleged unfairness, Mr. Al-Sheaiby said via an interpreter, the family of Mr. Al-Ruwaili will file a Royal Petition to His Majesty the King, in order to inform the monarch of the sudden judge change and ask for a fair trial on behalf of Mr. Al-Ruwaili.

The diplomat refused to say when the relatives of Mr. Al-Ruwaili will file the petition, but stressed that the family of the missing Saudi businessman do not intend to "drag" His Majesty the King into getting involved with the court case, or to defame the him in any way.

"They want to file the royal petition precisely because they are sure that His Majesty the King can give them justice," Mr. Al-Sheaiby said, "The King is respected and loved by all sides. The goal of the petition is to ask His Majesty the King to support justice".

Mr. Al-Sheaiby added that he believes it is the right of all people who reside in Thailand to file the petition, because His Majesty the King is merciful to all his subjects, foreign or Thai.

The diplomat also expressed his bewilderment at a recent report in Thai Rath newspaper, which quoted Mr. Somsak as saying that he believes there is sufficient evidence regarding the murder of Mr. Al-Ruwaili – contrary to the ruling written by the judge who replaced him – and he is suspicious of the courts motive to remove Mr. Somsak from the case.

"This interview has clearly exposed all the unfairness of the case," Mr. Al-Sheaiby fumed, gesturing to a copy of Thai Rath article translated into Arabic, "I feel uncomfortable to see such an honest judge removed and targeted by an investigation without due reason. In my opinion, there should be a committee to investigate this judge change, instead".

According to Mr. Al-Sheaiby, the judge who replaced Mr. Somsak has only presided over 3 court hearing sessions – out of over 30 – yet he solely wrote the judgment for the 31 March verdict.

The diplomat also lashed out at speculation in a number of anti-government media agencies that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, PM Yingluck Shinawatra, have been pressuring the court to convict the defendants in Al-Ruwaili case, in order to secure favour with the Saudi authorities.

"I strongly deny that there is any political involvement in this case. It's not related to politics," Mr. Al-Sheaiby insisted, "What happened is, that a Saudi business was abducted and killed here in Thailand. We just want to fight for his rights … I feel baffled by the allegation. This case is about murder of a victim, not politics"

He continued, "Did this man Thaksin give the evidence to the DSI? No. Was Thaksin there in the room when the officials interviewed the witness? No".

When a reporter asked him whether the Saudi government will impose other retaliatory measures against Thailand, Mr. Al-Sheaiby replied that the matter is still under deliberation by the Saudi authorities in Riyadh.

However, he said the verdict on 31 March "makes every previous effort to improve relationship a waste, even though there are many Thais who want to see our relations back to normal".

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Van Driver Molests Passenger, Gets Punched By Her BF

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4 April 2014, 12:41

(4 April) Police are searching for a public van driver who reportedly attempted to rape his passenger, but fled after he was beaten up by her boyfriend.

The police received calls for help at around 01.00 this morning and arrived at minivan 'queue' for the DK Van Company on Central Pattaya Road, in Chonburi's Banglamung district, to find a woman, still visibly shaken by the incident, waiting for the officers to arrive.

The 18-year old victim told police she boarded the minivan on Bangkok-Pattaya route from Mo Chit Terminal at around 21.00 last night to see her boyfriend in Pattaya. The minivan was legally registered to Transport Co.Ltd., bearing license plate number of 15-1405 BKK.

When all of the other passengers had left the van, the victim said, the driver coerced her to sit in front seat with him. She described the driver as a Thai male, 20-25 years old.

The driver then allegedly molested the victim and drank beer as he continued to drive the vehicle. Once the van reached Pattaya town center, the victim said, the driver parked at a petrol station and dragged her to the backseat where he attempted to rape her, but the victim reportedly persuaded him to let go, promising to return to him once she had finished her business in Pattaya.

The driver reportedly complied, exchanged phone numbers with the victim, and then dropped the victim off at mini-van queue on Central Pattaya Road. The victim said she immediately phoned her boyfriend and told him what happened, while the driver waited in his vehicle and drank his beer patiently.

Her boyfriend arrived at the scene a short while later, and proceeded to beat the driver out of rage, causing the driver to bleed profusely and flee the scene.

The police found a can of beer in the vehicle, and said they have contacted the van operators to identify the driver.

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'The Nation' Exec Lodges Complaint Over Sordid Pics

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3 April 2014, 17:16

(3 April) Famous anti-government TV show host and executive of The Nation news agency has filed a complaint to the police, urging them to take action against a mysterious individual who accused him of cheating on his wife.

Over the past week, an Instagram user who went by the name "Lie Kanok" posted series of photos and videos purported to show Mr. Kanok Ratwongsakul and his penis, along with an accusation that Mr. Kanok, though a married man, had fooled her into engaging in a sexual relationship with him, only to "ditch" her later.

In one image, a figure identified by the poster as Mr. Kanok could be seen holding his penis to the camera.

The accuser also released a short video clip showing a likeness of Mr. Kanok looking at camera and murmuring "I love you" as he presumably lay on a bed.

The journalist has used his social network profile to deny the authenticity of the images and videos purported to show him and his penis, at one point he joked that his own penis is larger than the one in the images. Mr. Kanok also denied any extra-marital relationship or any sexual manipulation.

However, the mysterious accuser stepped up the attack, threatening to release yet even more sordid video footage of Mr. Kanok if he still refused to apologise for his alleged lies to her.

When Mr. Kanok dismissed the threat, the individual posted an image purportedly showing Mr. Kanok as he performed oral sex on an unidentified woman, and claimed that the image was merely a screenshot of a longer video clip which would show the entire action.

Mr. Kanok spoke out about the incident during a public panel discussion in the National Book Week expo at Queen Sirikit Convention Centre yesterday evening, telling a crowd of reporters that he would file charges under the Computer Crime Act against the accuser for falsely defaming him.

He added that he has been urged by his company to take legal action against the allegations.

Nevertheless, Mr. Kanok admitted that the man seen whispering "I love you" in the video clip could have been him, but claimed to be unable to recall where and how the video was taken. He also explained that he has been "involved" with other women in the past year, but insisted that his wife had permitted him to do so occasionally, and that these involvements had always been on short term.

Mr. Kanok also questioned whether his dedication in anti-government causes has been the reason behind the smear attack against him.

Today Mr. Kanok met with the technology crime police at Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana Road, where anti-government protesters remain encamped, to press charges. He stressed to reporters that he believed the incident has been an attempt to "discredit" him thanks to his political activities.

However, Mr. Kanok said he would suspend his duties as a journalist for one month in order to avoid any effect on the credibility or image of his profession, and insisted that decision was meant to show responsibility, and should not be interpreted as an acknowledgement of the allegation against him.

"I want to tell the person who keeps defaming me that such action must be stopped," Mr. Kanok told reporters, "If anyone can produce proof that I have used my media profession to fool or molest any woman, I will quit my media career for life,"

The Nation has already set up a committee to investigate the matter, he added.

The police said they would carefully investigate the authenticity of the images and video clips via scientific procedures.

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UDD: Over 200,000 Redshirts To Join 5 April Rally

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3 April 2014, 14:54

Redshirts activists inspect Aksa Avenue in preparation for 5 April rally, 2 April 2014

(3 April) Redshirts leaders hope that at least 200,000 of their supporters will join the mass rally on 5 April at a picturesque boulevard in Nakhon Pathom province.

The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) is organising the rally at Aksa Avenue as a massive "show of strength" for the embattled government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Anti-government protesters have been calling for her resignation, and urging the military and the courts to depose her.

Mr. Suthep Thaugsuban, former Democrat MP and leader of the anti-government movements, vowed to "finish the fight" before Songkran (a traditional New Year holiday) festival in mid-April.

But Mr. Anuwat Thinnarart, regional UDD leader in northeastern Thailand, said he is not concerned by Mr. Suthep's threat, as Mr. Suthep has made many other unfulfilled threats and deadlines in the past.

"We have a goal on this Saturday to mobilise the Redshirts all over the nation in greater numbers than the PCAD supporters," Mr. Anuwat said, referring to the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD), "We want to show our force, so they will see that the majority of the nation does not agree with PCAD's goals"

Mr. Anuwat also warned that numerous Redshirts across the country will not tolerate any move by the so-called "independent agencies" to dismiss Ms. Yingluck from her caretaker position.

According to Mr. Anuwat, local Redshirts in the Isaan region will travel to Aksa Avenue via personal cars and charted buses. They will also bring along security guards and medical workers in order to assist the protesters under the hot April weather, he added.

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Owner Of Bombed Scrap Warehouse 'Still Missing'

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3 April 2014, 14:54

(3 April) The death toll of huge explosion at an unregistered scrap yard in Bangkok suburb has risen to 8, while its owner remains missing, police have said.

The blast occurred yesterday at the scrap warehouse in Soi Lat Prakao 72 after its employees reportedly attempted to dismantle a WWII-era bomb with a gas-fueled cutter. The 230 kg bomb was said to have been unearthed by a group of construction workers in the vicinity.

Today Pol.Gen. Ake Angsananond, deputy chief of the Royal Thai Police, said 8 people have been killed by the explosion so far, with "dozens" more injured. He stressed that rescue workers are still searching for other possible survivors and dead bodies.

Pol.Col. Wirasak Foithong added that the deceased victims include one child who was reported missing by the parents. "We have gathered the body parts and determined that it was indeed the missing child" Pol.Col. Wirasak said.

According to Pol.Col. Wirasak, the owner of the scrap yard, Ms. Euamphon Suebniam, is still missing. If found to be alive, Ms. Euamphon would likely face charges, as her warehouse was operating without proper a registration or permit from the district office, according to Mr. Sanya Chanrat, secretary to the Governor of Bangkok.

Mr. Sanya said the shop has been in service for over 10 years, but he offered no explanation as to why the authorities have not closed down the scrap yard earlier.

Mr. Krit Kiatponchart, Bang Khen district director, said the Bang Khen police force will set up special posts for receiving complaints from the affected residents in the area, in order to allow the police to proceed with legal prosecution against the owner of the scrap yard.

Over 30 houses have been damaged by the blast, Mr. Krit said, he went on to say it is too early to estimate a total cost of damage in the incident, but insisted that the authorities will provide financial support to those affected by the explosion.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hiranwat Sopitseehasoop, the 40-year old leader of the construction worker team who found the explosive, told police that they unearthed the bomb when they attempted to drill into the ground for pillar construction.

Mr. Hiranwat claimed he already suspected it was a bomb, so he photographed the device and instructed his workers not to move it, but the workers reportedly took the bomb away from the site and sold it to the scrap yard without his permission.

A local resident, Ms. Chomechin Chantachart, claimed she witnessed the purchase at the scrap warehouse. According to Ms. Chomechin, the workers told her they believed it was a vintage defunct bomb, and agreed to sell it for 2,300 baht to the scrap yard owners.

The workers also jokingly suggested that she leave the area as the bomb might go off during the dismantling process, Ms. Chomechin added. She said the explosion occurred later when she went back to her residence.

Officials believe the bomb was likely dropped from an Allied airplane during the Second World War, and originally possessed a blast radius of 500 metres, but the device had lost much of its power due to so many years having passed since it was produced.

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