KimDidMeGood Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Front page pics on the Thai language papers of the redniks cheering in delight at the news the PM has called for an election in November. They seem to think they have won. Uh ... weeks ago Abhisit offered to dissolve the house in November and call an election. So what was all of this over anyway? On one hand, they obviously won't spin it as a defeat :content: and, on the other hand, elections on Nov 14th is 2 months less than dissolution in November. Now, the UDD has yet to officially accept the proposal right now. UDD undecided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Pressure seems to building on the UDD leadership. TH Thaksin says timing good for reconciliation By The Nation Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a phone call to the meeting of Pheu Thai Party MPs, saying the timing is good for the red-shirt movement to accept the prime minister's offer for political reconciliation. But Thaksin quickly added that it would be up to the red-shirt movement itself as to whether it would accept the offer of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Noppadol Pattama, a close aide of haksin, hooked Thaksin up to the Pheu Thai meeting at 1 pm. Reporters were also allowed to ask questions. Abhisit announced the road map to peace and political reconciliation Monday night, saying he will hold a general election on November 14. "It's up to red shirts whether to accept PM's offer. It has nothing to do with me," Thaksin said. "Everything's far beyond me now. I'm just a little piece in the red shirts movement." Thaksin also noted that someone might write a script for the prime minister to read, especially on the third factor of the road map. The third factor states that the mass media, while remaining free, must have mechanisms that prevent igniting hatred and causing political conflict. Thaksin said he is now in good health and he saw that the Coronation Day Wednesday is a good time for reconciliation. "I'm in good health. Tomorrow is auspicious day so it will be good if we can have reconciliation," Thaksin said. He said he hoped his phone call would end the rumours that he had died. "Now that I've called my party, hope they won't say it's fake voice again this time," Thaksin said. His critics said his earlier phone call to The Nation Group might be a fake voice. He said underground bookies gave the odds of him already dead at 5:1. He said he is still in good heath, saying: "I'm just getting older. I still weigh the same as when I was PM. My hair not falling off yet." During his interview with The Nation he said he might return to Thailand this year. During his phone-in to the party, he explained that "I just echoed an astrologer's prediction when I said I would come back before yearend." [\i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 << It has nothing to do with me," Thaksin said. >> Quoting Weng. << During his interview with The Nation he said he might return to Thailand this year. During his phone-in to the party, he explained that "I just echoed an astrologer's prediction when I said I would come back before year end." >> Alive or stuffed? But since it was in The Nation, CW will insist we can't believe it. Interesting that Daily News today has a "scoop" on prostate cancer - illustrated by one of those pics of Takky in pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Red shirts' last chance for peace Opinion Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's proposed roadmap for peace offers a graceful exit for the protest leaders. It would be regrettable if the peace overture is rejected, for the alternative path is ugly and should not be allowed to happen. Having seen the country plunged to the brink of civil war since the occupation of Ratchaprasong commercial hub began over a month ago, it now appears there is a glimmer of light at the end of the dark tunnel. Initial, informal responses to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjjajiva’s proposed road map for a peaceful solution to the country’s worst political conflict from leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), even those regarded as hard-core, are positive. Suporn Atthawong, a red-shirt protest leader who led the protesters’ invasion of the parliament and the Thaicom office in Pathum Thani before Songkran, said today that the prime minister’s peace overture was acceptable. He added that Veera Musikhapong, a UDD core leader, would have detailed discussions with the government. Another hard-core leader, Arseman Pongruangrong, said the proposal was a good solution to the current political conflict, and that the protesters would not now have to worry about an imminent crackdown by the security forces. But Natthawut Saikua, a key UDD leader, said he had first to be sure that Mr Abhisit’s proposal was endorsed by the Democrats and the other coalition partners. The fact that none of the UDD core leaders have rejected outright the peace overture is a welcome sign that there is a chance the political turmoil can be resolved peacefully and without the need for the use of force by the government to disperse the protesters who took over Ratchaprasong commercial district on March 12. They have cost businesses in the area tens of billions of baht in lost revenue- five-star hotels, high-end shopping malls amd small independent traders - and thousands of employees have lost their wages. The key element of Mr Abhisit’s political road map appears to be the proposal to hold a general election on Nov 14, little more than six months from now. It was earlier expected the UDD would be able to come to a conclusion on their common stance in response to the peace overture this afternoon. The fact that the meeting had to be rescheduled for this evening suggests the UDD leaders are split and they need more time to discuss the matter. Apparently, what needs to be discussed before there is a “yes†or “no†by the UDD is not just the five-point peace plan which, after all, is not so significant, and the election timeline, but also the criminal charges against the core leaders and their own safety. Except for those involved in acts of terrorism, who will face tougher legal action, the most serious charges against them are violations of the state of emergency that carry a maximum of two years imprisonment. Whatever the outcome of the meeting this evening, Prime Minister Abhisit’s peace plan offers a graceful way out for the UDD core leaders. It is the last chance for peace and they should grab it. The alternative would be damaging to all involved, themselves in particular. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Chavalit in favour of road map Pheu Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh on Tuesday welcomed the road map for reconciliation and praised the prime minister in opting for a peaceful resolution to overcome the political predicament. "It is now evident that the prime minister has embarked on the right course for talks instead of using force," he said. -- The Nation 2010-05-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flashermac Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Bangkok Post version: 3:43pm Puea Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchayudh is full of praise for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva for having proposed a roadmap for reconciliation and an election date. Speaking after presiding over a ceremony attended by Puea Thai members to mark the Coronation Day, Gen Chavalit said Mr Abhisit's five-point roadmap was praiseworthy, adding that the prime minister was right to have abandoned his stance of using force to quell the protesters. He said the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship had shown satisfaction with the prime minister's proposal. Gen Chavalit said a House dissolution, an election, and having the monarchy as the country's main institution are what everybody wants. "I think what happened is good and makes us feel relieved. "May 5, the Coronation Day, is an auspicious day for all. I believe the red shirts will gradually go home and all sides concerned will turn to see one another and join hands as one. We have long stepped backwards," he said. Gen Chavalit said amending the constitution was only a minior issue. He believed Mr Abhisit had consulted with parties in the coalition over this matter. The former prime minister said he believed all parties, including Puea Thai, were ready for an election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiHome Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Jatuporn Accepts PM's Road Map 3 May 2010 Red shirt leader Jatuporn Phrompan accepts the five issues named in the prime minister's road map and says he will discuss the issue with fellow red shirt leaders. Jatuporn expects to have an answer by May 5th. thailandoutlook.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Time for the men in black to attack somebody and stop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardKing Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Chavalit in favour of road map... Oh shit! If Big Jiew is in favour of it, it must be bad LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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