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Senators call for bills' withdrawal

Published: 31 May 2012 at 16.47
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Senators in the "Group of 40" on Thursday called for the proposers of the four reconciliation bills to withdraw their legislation for fear it could lead to bloodshed.

The senators - led by Gen Somjate Boonthanom, Pornpan Boonyarattaphan, Sai Kangtavekin, and Somchai Sawaengkarn - said at a press conference that they were concerned the situation could again turn violent. Those opposed to the bills looked likely to step up their activities, and another round of conflict was brewing.

They referred to supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy and other groups rallying for the second day against the bills in front of parliament.

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whatajoke
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Discussion 15 : 01 Jun 2012 at 17.4115
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It's all very well saying we need to move forward with unity and overcome the bias of the past but this bill will do little for the country as a whole but fester an already divisive issue and set a dreadful future precedent. Anyone who disagrees with it can conduct crimes in the name of political motivation and expect clemency, the courts wouldn't be able to disagree given the previous cases of amnesty. It's better if we just give up pretending this iSMS trying to do wth reconciliation for the country and simply call a spade a spade here, go ahead and ram through the whitewash bill, then the next government can just as easily repeal it!
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Discussion 14 : 01 Jun 2012 at 09.3914
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Khun Dolphin #6, the alternative plan is to legalize corruption not only for TS, but for everybody. Do you want to go for that? It is either the Rules of Law or Thaskin's Rule, but not both!
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Discussion 13 : 01 Jun 2012 at 08.5113
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Is this the Bula advice column?

If there is fighting between the red and yellow shirts. Jokerpon has too be held responsible.
And like others have said surly this goes against his bail agreements.
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Discussion 12 : 01 Jun 2012 at 05.3212
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Khun Abbub #8, the last military coup was not a reconciliation, but an action of the last resort to bring the country back from the brink of total anarchy, possibly a civil war, and to the stabilize it. It's rather strange that this "reconciliation bill," is anything but "reconciliation," both in and out of parliament.
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Discussion 11 : 01 Jun 2012 at 00.1111
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abbub #8 - Part three. I believe you also want to see Thailand peaceful, prosperous and progress. But sadly our main opposition party is not making any constructive contribution. I can understand it is not always easy for the media to report accurately. Yet many of the opinions, headlines, editorials, analysis are not healthy in promoting unity. Beside the parliamentary process to bring about unity, the other is, sadly, through civil war.
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Discussion 10 : 01 Jun 2012 at 00.0210
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abbub #8 - My part two or else too long. I would not say the unity bill is to or will get TS off the hook. It is to return the rule of law and justice. To move the country forward Thais must be united. Under present circumstances we are facing, unity is impossible, unless the government has the will to lead the way. It has appointed the TRC, KPI and various agencies to make recommendation and now they come in the form of 'bills' before the parliament for debate, scrutiny and make changes. After that it will be the task of carefully helping and supporting people to forgive especially those who sacrificed their lives and freedom. TO ask people who are still grieving is not easy and very often need crisis intervention.
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Discussion 9 : 31 May 2012 at 23.479
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abbub #8 - I appreciate your comment. On the surface, I would assume that the present government practice double standard justice. Many UDD were arrested, imprisoned, some manged to post bail and many are still in prison and no bail allowed. None of the leaders of PAD is jailed for the obvious crimes they committed. They were even a ex-senator resisted arrest and mobilized mobs to obstruct law enforcement officers from performing their duties, yet he was released without even have to post bail. However, I want to give this government the benefit of doubt. They have to be very careful so as not to be accused of favoring UDD. It is great sacrifice the UDD are making for peace, prosperity and progress of Thailand. Thailand should salute these people.
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Discussion 8 : 31 May 2012 at 21.118
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SPICEMAN writes: "it is aimed to reconcile the Rules of Law with criminality!"

He forgets the 2006 coup was ILLEGAL but the generals wrote their own immunity into the 2007 constitution to get themselves off the hook.

Until Thailand holds ALL people responsible for their acts no matter how high up on the pillar they are, the country is doomed. It is a giant ostrich hiding its collective head in the sand.

BULA I normally agree with you and fully understand your desire for a country at peace but we must remember this reconciliation allows not only TS off the hook but everyone else, too, including the PAD thugs and generals who could be found to be responsible for a lot of misdeeds over the last years.

And all that, while still there are many red shirts behind bars in military prisoners ignored by the politicians for whom they risked, and sacrificed their lives. Accountability should also go to those Pheu Thai who are now betraying their own supporters.
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Discussion 7 : 31 May 2012 at 20.187
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Is the "Group of 40" the same group of 40 unelected senators that were directly appointed by the coup government?
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Discussion 6 : 31 May 2012 at 19.336
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Banmebkk/spice man .... Don't be hypocrites!!! Don't just protest. State your alternative plan towards reconciliation!
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