UDD again claims army preparing for a coup

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UDD again claims army preparing for a coup

Published: 21/04/2011 at 05:30 PM
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Core members of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) claim the army's show of force this week is clear evidence of preparations for a coup to block the general election.

At a press conference on Thursday, UDD leading member Natthawut Saikua claimed he had information from an army general still in active service that the public show of force by the military was a check on the army's preparedness for a coup.

Mr Natthawut was referring to gatherings by soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division on Tuesday and of the 2nd Infantry Division today, both part of the 1st Army Region which includes Bangkok.

He believed a coup was planned to prevent a general election because the results of recent opinion polls showed that the opposition Puea Thai Party would win government.

It was noticeable that the units involved in the show of force were close to a top army officer currently in power, Mr Natthawut said, but would not name him.

He said the demonstrations showed what units would be involved.

"This coincides with the current political situation, beginning with the move to withdraw bail for red-shirt leaders before a House dissolution, and then a coup," Mr Natthawut said.

Puea Thai list MP Jatuporn Prompan (left) and United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship core member Natthawut Saikua (Photo by Surapol Promsaka na Sakolnakorn)

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drake
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Discussion 16 : 22/04/2011 at 01:01 AM16
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There WILL be another coup in Thailand.
The question is when.
And the one after that ?
Since nobody can do squat about it why worry ?
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Discussion 15 : 22/04/2011 at 12:29 AM15
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Jatuporn describes himself as a "target" intended to set off events culminating disruption of Thai democracy. Well, if he is the future of our democracy, for once let us hope he is correct.
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Discussion 14 : 22/04/2011 at 12:13 AM14
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The two barking reds are effectively hammering in the final nail in the fugitive's coffin. The Puea Thaksin Party would probably gain support after they are locked up.
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Discussion 13 : 22/04/2011 at 12:05 AM13
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#3

"Who is in charge of this country... Abhisit or Prayuth ?"

Neither, "the money" is in charge In Thailand, just like it is in every other country on earth. Political conflict is just what happens when it fights with itself.
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Discussion 12 : 21/04/2011 at 11:27 PM12
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Only after a PTP landslide victory.
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Discussion 11 : 21/04/2011 at 11:19 PM11
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I'm sure the army will solve all of Thailand's problems. They have been solving them since 1932.
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Discussion 10 : 21/04/2011 at 10:34 PM10
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Disc 1 - You could move your business to Cambodia, Lao or Vietnam all are very accommodating at the moment.

Disc 3 - We know Abhisit isn't and hasn't ever been - to answer your question.
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Discussion 9 : 21/04/2011 at 09:38 PM9
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What keeps amazing me is that there are people actually believing what these two clowns are saying...and they can write English too!
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Discussion 8 : 21/04/2011 at 09:19 PM8
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Wattanutt said the coup plotters would work in three steps - revoke bail of red-shirt leaders, ensuring house dissolution and seizing power. It sounds more like he is afraid of getting permanently locked-up
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Discussion 7 : 21/04/2011 at 07:22 PM7
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The only people I hear crying about a coupe are the people whose party is falling apart .Maybe focus on whats left of your party and the fact you have no political platform 2 months before the election you wanted .
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