Abhisit promises to reveal 'truths'

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Abhisit promises to reveal 'truths'

Published: 22/06/2011 at 05:55 PM
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Previously undisclosed truths about the violence last year will be revealed during the Democrat Party's major election rally at Ratchaprasong intersection tomorrow, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday.

Prime Minister and Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

The Democrat leader's promise came amid fresh Pheu Thai claims the rally was intended to derail the election process.

A party statement advised members, candidates and executives of Pheu Thai to stay away from Ratchaprasong tomorrow, warning they might be persecuted for actions that may be committed by others.

Mr Abhisit said core members of the Democrat Party will reveal "truths" about the violent protest by the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) in April and May last year.

They would tell some stories which had not been disclosed previously, Mr Abhisit said.

The party leader said the speeches would be constructive.

"We will reveal truths, some of which have never been disclosed before," he said.

"We will point out what problems are lying ahead of us. We will envisage what direction the country should take in the future after having overcome the difficulties of the last few years.

"It will not be our trump card because we still have 10 days to go," Mr Abhisit said.

The Democrat Party will set up a stage in the plaza in front of the CentralWorld mall at Ratchaprasong.

Speeches will be made by core party members including Mr Abhisit, deputy party leader Suthep Thaugsuban, party advisory chairman Chuan Leekpai, and Korbsak Sabhavasu.

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sirron
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Discussion 30 : 23/06/2011 at 08:50 AM30
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D21: Khun Kaweeka, your observation about the timing will be very helpful to evaluate the new "truths" Khun Abihist and others will reveal.
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Discussion 29 : 23/06/2011 at 08:36 AM29
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UDD spokesman Sean Boonpracong, told Reuters elements of the army were with their movement, including the black-clad mystery gunmen that took part in the April 10 bloodbath. He stated, "They are a secret unit within the army that disagrees with what's going on. Without them, the black clad men, there would have been a whole lot more deaths and injuries." Seh Daeng admitted to commanding 300 armed men trained for 'close encounters' and carrying M79 grenade launchers, before withdrawing his comment in later interviews.
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Discussion 28 : 23/06/2011 at 07:46 AM28
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This is really a wrong move for the democrats...Abhisit should think about it...
Nobody wants a recall of what happened last year in this election...It seems like
he's loosing his cool...
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Discussion 27 : 23/06/2011 at 02:14 AM27
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disc 26 you also have no proof of your theory. people in glashouses?
thats why the invertigation from police/ government/ military/ outside independent sources ant come up with a conclusion. no proof on either side.
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Discussion 26 : 23/06/2011 at 01:16 AM26
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bub, disc. 17: "The UDD/PTP have NEVER claimed this. Please back up such outlandishness."
Nattawut, Thida, Jatuporn at FCCT, Jatuporn said "the burning of CW was a well timed diversion by the state...Police were to take care of the building but were ordered out of the complex by the army prior to the arson. It was a plot."

"They were divided...risked being arrested on terrorism charges"
HRW offers a different view, Seh Daeng told red shirt leaders that the "rally could not be ended without an order from Thaksin." and that "he would take action on behalf of Thaksin to remove Veera, Nuttawut, and other UDD leaders because they had collaborated with the government" and convinced Jatuporn to carry on.
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Discussion 25 : 23/06/2011 at 12:58 AM25
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When you are in this deep of political games; there is no turning back regardless if it is wrong thing to do. This is called political suicide. Why dont he pulls back? Why goes through it? Well.. the Democrate campaign manager should be fired. Why cut your own nose? Why turns to negative campaign? AV you are walking right into deep hole. UDD and PT will not lore into this bate; they will stay away.
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Discussion 24 : 23/06/2011 at 12:49 AM24
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I think its great, finally the gloves come off. Reconciliation did not work whatever way we tried, might as well lay it on the table. The occupation of a city center with armed individuals for 2 months would never ever anywhere else being tolerated. This is the price you pay if you cannot control and don't have the guts to stop this in one week. Som nam na...
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Discussion 23 : 23/06/2011 at 12:37 AM23
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Given that the army et al, have this rather silly and very unsuccessful notion of trying to make Thaksin a focus of hate, I can only imagine that the revelations will be something about him personally.
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Discussion 22 : 23/06/2011 at 12:21 AM22
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I don't know if Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is incredibly brave or incredibly stupid for taking this risk considering how many political hitmen have already left their marks this election season.
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Discussion 21 : 23/06/2011 at 12:16 AM21
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Let me get this straight -

The Democrats have been withholding evidence that benefits them all this time? What rational political strategist would ever hold such information at a time when they needed to gather support? So, they rather do it now when they are desperate and well behind in the polls?

So, and who will believe them other than the same people that already believe everything they say? EnglishBob, Meme and a few others come to mind, but which independent-minded person will not question the timing and the absurdity of non-political agencies like the DSI (COUGH) withholding information and then disclosing during political rallies?
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