Big rally turn-out surprises govt

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Big rally turn-out surprises govt

Siam Pitak group plans to escalate protest action

Published: 29 Oct 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Buoyed by what it calls a big turn-out, the Siam Pitak group is planning to hold its next rally against the Pheu Thai-led government within a month.

Anti-government protest groups turn up in force at the Royal Turf Club in the Nang Loeng area. The Pitak Siam group, the rally’s organiser, claimed the event drew 20,000 people, while police estimates put the number at a more modest 6,000. PATIPAT JANTHONG

Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit, a retired officer and the core organiser, believes the campaign is gathering momentum.

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steveyinasia

Discussion 8 : 29 Oct 2012 at 05.398
What a joke.....the military does not get involved in politics.......
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Discussion 7 : 29 Oct 2012 at 05.017
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They can keep protesting like this forever until the cows come home, but at the end, PTP will continue to win elections, and be put back in power, over and over.... So, instead of wasting their time and energy with nonsense like this, they can begin strategizing on how to win future elections. Elections are won with brain, not whim. So, as far as, I am concerned, these are a bunch of sour losers.
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Discussion 6 : 29 Oct 2012 at 04.146
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Why cant the people as a combined force rally against corruption on both sides of politics. No matter which side leads Thailand the lack of ethics and morals when dealing with the public purse is appalling. Rallies to oust one government in favour of a similar group of crooks is counter productive and fails to address one of the countries major downfalls...that of endemic corruption.
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Discussion 5 : 29 Oct 2012 at 04.145
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Chai Yo Chai Yo. Chook dee na ka.
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Discussion 4 : 29 Oct 2012 at 03.554
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It is a slap in the face with a shovel,but not just in Chalerms,but the entire government,it's supporters and the self exiled criminal especially. Even the Northeastern Stronghold of the reds is beginning to crack. Good news indeed.
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Discussion 3 : 29 Oct 2012 at 03.463
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PTP isn't and can't make good on any of its promises, and even if it could, these scams of theirs are sure to compound Thailand's problems, not fix them. The crowds in support of PTP will only shrink, and those angry with PTP will only grow. Unlike PTP which is a Thaksin personality cult, those joining rallies against him represent a variety of interests only united against PTP - this soon might even include many of Thaksin's former supporters.
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Discussion 2 : 29 Oct 2012 at 03.132
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Gen Boonlert, if at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again, until you realize that you have failed.
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Discussion 1 : 29 Oct 2012 at 02.531
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If they had a little more steam they could make sticky rice.
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