Dhamma Army enlists in Pitak Siam protest

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Dhamma Army enlists in Pitak Siam protest

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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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bkposter
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Discussion 6 : 27 Oct 2012 at 06.416
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Seems this group should spend so much time getting themselves elected instead of trying to order a coup. A democracy can never be achieved via a coup. They have become a bad joke and an embarrassment to the country.
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Discussion 5 : 27 Oct 2012 at 06.275
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They really need to look at recent polling. Unlikely that any rally they hold will have any effect on the current government’s control, especially after the cabinet reshuffle takes place. But this is Thailand, so I guess really anything is possible.
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Discussion 4 : 27 Oct 2012 at 06.074
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Since their track record proves conclusively and beyond any reasonable doubt that coups and other anti-democratic means fail utterly to rout Thailand's endemic corruption, perhaps it's time to try something different.

Democracy perhaps?
Even free speech that allows actual ... truth telling?
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Discussion 3 : 27 Oct 2012 at 05.223
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"Dhamma Army enlists in Pitak Siam protest" should read:

"Dhamma Army using Pitak Siam as front for fear of losing face" or:

"Dhamma Army, a religious safe haven for coup makers"
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Discussion 2 : 27 Oct 2012 at 03.512
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So in reality they are just re-branding the PAD/NoColor/MultiColor theme. Nothing new here, they still only represent about 1% of the population. In total not enough to even fill a European football stadium.
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Discussion 1 : 27 Oct 2012 at 03.411
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I am think that i not like this government, but not enough to go protest about it, because its good atmosphere and we want peace now. I think also if have free food at protest then I will go join ka.
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