Dhamma Army enlists in Pitak Siam protest

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Dhamma Army enlists in Pitak Siam protest

Boonlert insists govt will end up being kicked out

Published: 27 Oct 2012 at 00.00
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An ultra-conservative religious group allied to the yellow-shirt People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has announced it will join tomorrow's anti-government rally at the Royal Turf Club.

Sub Lt Samdin Lertbut, a representative of the Kong Thap Tham (Dhamma Army), affirmed the group's participation during a press briefing at the club yesterday.

The Dhamma Army has close ties with PAD core leader Chamrong Srimuang - a prominent figure in the protests leading to the 2006 coup that overthrew the Thaksin government.

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Discussion 16 : 27 Oct 2012 at 09.3816
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Dhamma Army has a dream that hardly comes true....but they do have the right to dream.
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Discussion 15 : 27 Oct 2012 at 09.1515
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If it's a numbers game, as in Democracy, they lose, but they have the right to protest, they have a quite legitimate reason (ie 'puppet/proxy govt representing a criminal) and there is a precedent of protest leaders calling to oust a govt. These guys speak coup but it sounds like one without army commitment, it's no different though from the intention of the Ratchaprasong crisis. Both aimed to force out a democratically elected govt by means other than an election. I've always maintained that April 2010 was Thailand's 20th coup attempt, a army with a general was involved, and it failed thankfully.
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Discussion 14 : 27 Oct 2012 at 09.0714
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change is on the way in a few months .....but will it change someting ??? no . why ?? because its the same people thats r getting the power ....Thailand deserve to have a big positive change with new faces and new way to governe the country ....of course it will not hapend with this family in charge ...the proof is there ..they where in charge before and it didnt work ..why should it work now ?? do Thai people want to repeat the same mistake ???
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Discussion 13 : 27 Oct 2012 at 09.0613
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freedom of speech is so important, but when a paid red mob,which turned violent,when was told to go home,the burning of people business and looting and killing ,was an act of anarchy and disrespect to others decent people BANGKOK 2010
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Discussion 12 : 27 Oct 2012 at 08.5712
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The solution is simple, "Dhamma Army" needs to get busy making more babies than the Red Shirts, so they can outvote them. In Democracy, it's a Majority Rule with one-person-one-vote, or do they want a minority rule "Democracy" or something?
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Discussion 11 : 27 Oct 2012 at 08.1911
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The key members General Boonlert Kaewprasit,General Pathompong Kesornsuk and Ldr Prasong Soonsri, all with known strong powerful ties and a serious urge for a coup d'tat, will only cause further division of the country if they succeed, which to me will be unlikely. Gen Chamlong Srimuang and his Dhamma army, (oxymoron of the worst type), will help greatly with the confusion of the rally. Sonthi Limthongkul is wise to keep out of it.
Even although you appear to be supported by Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda. I think you will still find difficulty meeting your objective.
Lastly gentlemen, what did you achieve by the previ
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Discussion 10 : 27 Oct 2012 at 07.4510
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The groundswell is starting as many do in a small way.

I hope for the sake of Thailand and ALL its people that it succeeds.
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Discussion 9 : 27 Oct 2012 at 07.419
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Wow, a horde of pots calling the kettles black...
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Discussion 8 : 27 Oct 2012 at 07.148
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Are you sure Dhamma Army is in ultra-conservative religious group? Seems more political than religious. Think about the implications of the name, Dhamma Army. Soldiers for what? For overthrowing governments?
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Discussion 7 : 27 Oct 2012 at 06.547
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If they wanting to oust the Government, Thai people welcome that, but through elections in 3 years time na ka, and so that the word they using to describe this Government as 'disgraceful' is not reflected back ka.
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