PM: Law, order must stand

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Published: 22 Nov 2012 at 21.56
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday night appeared on national television to brief the public on reasons behind the government’s decision to impose the Internal Security Act, saying law and order must be preserved.

The announcement was broadcast via the Television Pool of Thailand shortly before 9pm, with English translation text on the screen.

The prime minister said the ISA is effective from Thursday until Nov 30, covering the rally of the Pitak Siam group and rallies by pro-government groups. She insisted public gatherings and protests must be peaceful, without the use of weapons and within the boundaries of the law.

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oldexp
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Discussion 5 : 22 Nov 2012 at 23.155
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She emphasised that the government fully adhere to the democratic system in which freedom of expression should be carried out in the parliament, where the people’s representatives settle differences in viewpoints and resolve political conflicts.
There and only there (in Parliament) freedom of expression should be carried out.
Is this their understanding of democracy?
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Discussion 4 : 22 Nov 2012 at 23.134
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"Law, order must stand" except for my fugitive brother ...
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Discussion 3 : 22 Nov 2012 at 23.093
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DICK D1: The military refused to obey the law when they overthrew the elected government in 2006. Had they respected "law and order" the forst ever people's constitution would not have been torn up by them and all the consequent violence, in particular by the PAD military against the people would likely never ave occurred.
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Discussion 2 : 22 Nov 2012 at 23.032
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Madame PM, your brother should have spoken exact the same words.... But he chose to incite his red supporters to terrorize and burn the city....its called double standards....
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Discussion 1 : 22 Nov 2012 at 22.351
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there was no law and order by your supporter in bangkok riots in 2010,why be afraid of of a few thosand midle aged person protesting in a lawful way ?
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