Abhisit raps 'enemies of the state'

Published: 11/04/2009 at 07:50 PM
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The government lifted the Emergency Decree in Pattaya and Chonburi after foreign delegates to the Asean summit left safely, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Saturday evening.

The prime minister in the afternoon announced a state of emergency after anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) protesters were able to break into the venue for hosting the 14th Asean Summit and related summits.

The decree was revoked after Asian leaders who attended the regional meetings left the country safely.

The situation had greatly damaged the national image and affected people's confidence in the country, he admitted.

Mr Abhisit said he considered the red shirts who declared victory from breaking up the summits as people with ill intentions towards the country.

They are "enemies of the state", and legal action must be taken against them, he said.

Previously, the UDD leaders said the group had triumphed after the Emergency Decree was enforced by the government.

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Johnny Farang

Discussion 4 : 12/04/2009 at 01:17 PM4
Referring to Red Shirt Demonstrators: "They are "enemies of the state", and legal action must be taken against them, (Abhisit Vejjajiva) said">

What about Treason? Doesn't that make those responsible for the Military Coup the worst kind of "Enemies of the State"?, what about governments that refuse to recognize elected officials or hold new elections, by the people-for the people?

Editor: Censor me all you like, each comment is being recorded and will be used to show the undemocratic influence being exerted by the media. As I am also a member of the media and have the support also of my U.S. and Thai counterparts.
Johnny Farang

Discussion 3 : 12/04/2009 at 01:05 PM3
"Mr. Abhisit said he considered the red shirts who declared victory from breaking up the summits as people with ill intentions towards the country."

Are you kidding? Surely Mr. Abhisit knows that no government that sits as a result of a Military Coup can be taken very seriously, especially when those who perpetrated the crimes walk freely and without any fear of prosecution. This country is headed straight for a civil war and NATO or other foreign occupation. Even the U.S. is giving rise by condemning Burma's Military Regime. When they are done there, Thailand can be the next Hawaii, which in case you don't know was a sovereign nation before it became a holiday vacation destination. Don't worry, the U.S. will "fix" your economy. ;)
johnnie

Discussion 2 : 12/04/2009 at 12:50 PM2
this is nothing compared to what PAD did when they siege the airport and cripple the bangkok traffic ...
eEconomist

Discussion 1 : 12/04/2009 at 12:34 PM1
When the PAD seize the Government House and Suvarnabhumi International Airport, did PM Abhsit call rap enemies of the state.

5 months has passed any PAD is still no charged!

Now the wants to punish the Reds in 4 to 5 days?

:(

Abhisit raps 'enemies of the state'