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• fair and balanced

  Discussion 18 : 23/11/2009 at 02:22 PM18

  If 'only Thai people have the right to voice their political opinions' then by Suthep's logic aliens shouldn't have a voice on other countries politics.
  
  That begs the question why Suthep and his government are so involved with internal Cambodian politics. The Cambodian are free to appoint who they want as an economic advisor and non-Cambodians and aliens such as Suthep have no 'right to voice their political opinions.'
  
  More hypocrisy from the current government.

• ricefieldradio

  Discussion 17 : 23/11/2009 at 02:20 PM17

  moonoi - Although many, like you, think that I am farang because of my looks and my western education, I actually get to vote and hold a passport. Perhaps it is you that has spent too much time in your hut drinking our beer worrying about your next visa run.
  
  Anyone concerned for whatever reason should have the right to air their opinion and race, gender and even nationality should not be an issue. You also have that right even if you are hesitant to use it.

• Bubba

  Discussion 16 : 23/11/2009 at 02:09 PM16

  MOONOI you are right about the end being very near.
  
  I am 99% sure democracy will be trampled beneath more boots very soon...
  
  There is only one way democracy can win the day and that will not happen.

• moonoi

  Discussion 15 : 23/11/2009 at 01:25 PM15

  when i advise my farang "compatriots" don't take a side, i am refering to RICK (Bogey) in "Casablanca" when he was asked to help the resistance.
  He answered:"I don't stick my head out for anybody".
  He's not refering to his constitutional rights, but to his common sense.
  How the story ends we all know.
  personaly I think the showdown is near, very near.

• J.Donovan

  Discussion 14 : 23/11/2009 at 01:14 PM14

  joecan
  
  I think Thaksin never read this!!!!

• DDuck

  Discussion 13 : 23/11/2009 at 01:06 PM13

  Unfortunatly the constitution and laws are applied and ignored as is convenient. It's no use relying on either and that is at the centre of the problems.

• Jacksojulian

  Discussion 12 : 23/11/2009 at 12:52 PM12

  Seem like this article offended many farangs who have Isan wiives who are are wearing red.

• Bubba

  Discussion 11 : 23/11/2009 at 12:30 PM11

  MOONOI #3: The Thai constitution (which can be torn up at the next military intervention anyway) is what people are obliged to go by. You may not like, and may mistake "might" for "right".
  
  In any case, not all foreigners go to bars and certainly if any live in huts, they are not commenting here.
  
  I for one am married and have a family, work hard and have never seen the inside of a bar. I have never even visited Pattaya or Pukhet or the farang traps in Bangkok.
  
  Otherwise I do not think there is anything wrong with someone sitting on a beach drinking a beer. As long as he doesn't toss the empty bottle on the beach.
  
  if you are right and a PAD/current government supporter and believe (erroneously) the majority of people support you, then why the need to continuous strike out and try to control the opposition more and more?
  
  Of course you, as well as almost everyone else knows the answer to that.
  
  PS If ever you visit the USA, as imperfect and as unequal as it is, I still welcome you and will respect your freedom of speech, your right to religious and ANY political views and right to assembly...

• joecan

  Discussion 10 : 23/11/2009 at 12:23 PM10

  Moonoi,
  
  I am sadden by the fact that you are a Thai national who does not know what your own constitution says while farang seem to know. Let me give you a very brief summary:
  
  Current provisions in the Thai 2007 Constitution state the following (Note that the Thai Constitution indicates "Persons" NOT Citizens or Nationals):
  
  - "Section 45. A "person" shall enjoy the liberty to express his or her opinion, make speeches,write, print, publicise [sic], and make expression by other means."
  
  - "Section 30. All persons are equal before the law and shall enjoy equal protection under the
  law."
  
  - Section 30: "Unjust discrimination against a person on the grounds of the difference in origin, race,language, sex, age, disability, physical or health condition, personal status, economic or social standing, religious belief, education or constitutionally political view, shall not be permitted.
  
  International Standards:
  
  - In 1997, Thailand ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) which clearly states:
  
  1. Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference.
  
  2. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of
  expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
  
  Do we take this as the current administration pulling out of its ratification of the ICCPR???

• ron2

  Discussion 9 : 23/11/2009 at 12:13 PM9

  Moonoi, How many farang will you find working in factories in Thailand? Probably none. The article is obviously referring to Burmese, Cambodians etc. Still you're right. One would be stupid to participate in a red, yellow, blue or pink mob demonstration. After we are guests here.

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