Lese Majeste Again and Again

Thai general hints at coup as tensions mount
By SUTIN WANNABOVORN – 6 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's military commander has indicated that a coup is possible as tensions mount over a government minister accused of insulting the king.
The military has strong loyalties to the palace and has in the past also used alleged attacks against the monarchy as a pretext to seize power in some of Thailand's perennial coups.
Supreme Military Commander Gen. Boonsang Niempradit told reporters Thursday that "no soldier wants to stage a coup to topple the government but I cannot guarantee" that there will not be one.
The army and opposition parties have escalated their attacks on Jakrapob Penkair, a minister attached to the prime minister's office accused of insulting King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Thai police say they will charge Cabinet minister with insulting monarchy, send case to court
2008-05-29 12:39:48 -
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thai police will recommend that a Cabinet minister accused of insulting the monarch be prosecuted in court.Police issued an announcement Thursday saying that an arrest warrant would be issued next week for Jakrapob Penkair, a minister attached to the prime minister's office.A police officer, acting in a private capacity, in March filed a complaint against Jakrapob, alleging that he had committed lese majeste, the crime of insulting the monarchy.His complaint was based on remarks Jakrapob allegedly made in August 2007 when Jakrapob was part of a group opposed to the military-installed government then in power.Jakrapob denies the allegation and says he is the target of a conspiracy.

Thailand land of lese majeste , freedom of speech is
in our dream only, in real life, its hard to find the true because this law
became weapon to destroy the opposite, It's fool or someone have wanted to use it to discredit to monarchy. Jakrapob who is mob leader to against Thai Coup, many rural people love him so much, if the palace will get rid off him, its no good for do that.

Dubai World may invest in Thailand's real estate and transport systems

Dubai World, an investment company owned by the emirate's government, may invest in Thailand's infrastructure and real estate to tap growth in the Southeast Asian nation, said Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.

Bloomberg News Published: May 22, 2008

The investment group is conducting a "feasibility study" for the construction of a land bridge that will link the nation's southern provinces with the north, Bin Sulayem said today in Bangkok at a seminar hosted by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The study, expected to be completed in four to eight weeks, will be submitted to the government, he said.

"We are very interested in the market in Thailand," Bin Sulayem said. "We are watching the growth and how the leadership is committed to developing the infrastructure. The land bridge will create jobs in three provinces in the south and create stability."

Comment : Thaksin run on his role again, his movement were decoded by his opposite that he 's still in politics, they have been afraid his influence really, its bring the mob assembly again.

Damn Thai media

The news about Jakrapob's issue, Thai media particular Nation , Bangkok post have tried to instigate Thaksin to conflict with Jakrapob.

For Jakrapob's issue who was accused by Democrats ,Pads, General that lese majeste.
Thaksin: Jakrapob must explain speech or resign

(BangkokPost.com) - Ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra urged Prime Minister's Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair to retreat if he cannot reconcile the lese majeste accusation against him.

Mr Thaksin said Mr Jakrapob has to explain on the issue to public because this is a very sensitive matter.

"If he cannot make it clear, then it'd be better for him to retreat," Mr Thaksin said, adding that the royal institution should be given more importance than political matters.

The embattled minister also faces pressure from the People Power party to resign to show responsibility for a controversial speech given at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand in August last year and for a second speech in Thai during a visit to the United States..

The speech was considered by many as an attempt to challenge the royal institution.

But look at Nation media.

Thaksin urges Jakrapob to quit

Thaksin urges Jakrapob to quit

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinwatra on Wednesday urged his ally PM's Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair to reflect on his controversial remarks and chart his future accordingly.

"I think if Jakrapob can not explain himself to society, then it might be better for all concerned for him to retreat," he said, sending a strong signal for Jakrapob's departure from the government.

Thaksin said Jakrapob was obliged to dispel all lingering doubts about his stand on the monarchy, a most sensitive issue to every Thai citizen.

Fuck Thailand Media

What's True ?