Thai army chief orders troops to end protest against paper

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Prayuth to troops: Stand down at ASTV

Published: 12 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has made a u-turn on protests by soldiers at ASTV Manager and told them to stand down.

The second rally against ASTV Manager on Saturday drew about 30 soldiers from the First Army Region to the media group's offices on Phra Arthit Road. (Photo courtesy of Daily News)

Gen Prayuth thanked his men for protecting the dignity of the army but ordered all unit commanders to stop lashing out at the newspaper, said Col Sansern Kaewkumnerd, the army spokesman.

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majority
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Discussion 26 : 12 Jan 2013 at 11.3926
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The PAD are experts, and have been trying everything they can to achieve 5 goals: division among Thai people, anarchy in Thailand, toppling of democratically elected governments, wars with neighboring countries and closing the country.
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Discussion 25 : 12 Jan 2013 at 11.1825
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ASTV’s commentary is typical of most radical media in Thailand; insulting as always. Although their views are some what inflammatory to say the least, they still have the rights to express their honest opinions in a democratic society. Soldiers should leave Politics to the seasoned “crocodiles and snakes” in parliament; if we allow these soldiers to “express” their disappointment in this manner, other public institutions such as the Police and civil servants may follow suit. All of us have a role to play on matters of national interests but any actions / reactions must be within the limits and bounded by the rules of the institution
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Discussion 24 : 12 Jan 2013 at 11.1124
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this group of PAD, they have been insulting everyone and every law even their own in planet. so if they are not getting along with the army, then the future coup, who are they going to turn to?. Cambodia no need to go to war with Thailand at all because lives will be lost, in the end all Cambodian people die even the deaths on Thai side.
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Discussion 23 : 12 Jan 2013 at 10.4823
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The UCMJ does not revoke a US serviceman’s 1st amendments rights. They are however limited. Since the Iraq war, there have been cases where soldiers prosecution where limited based on arguing 1st amendment rights. Court martial is no longer always the outcome.
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Discussion 22 : 12 Jan 2013 at 10.4622
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So. PAD not just elitist, but sexist and misogynistic as well. Lovely.
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Discussion 21 : 12 Jan 2013 at 10.0121
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The Media general understands that freedom also carries the burden of responsibility.

ASTV (given the reporting was correct) have shown gross respect for human dignity. In a true democracy expression of conflicting views has to be respected and not to be rudely personalised.

An published apology should be made to General.
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Discussion 20 : 12 Jan 2013 at 10.0120
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I am confused as where their loyalty stands in the society. Most Thai Soldiers are poor farmers conscripted into the army. Those rich and well connected are those Officers who take side with the hands that feed them with the most cash. In the United States Army, uniform member are not allow and it is against army regulations to participate in election and involve in political campaign and or protesting in uniform. We have radio stations in America, in Iraq, and in Afghanistan insulted the President of United States calling him a liar, cheater, and others terrible insults and remarks all the time and we don’t go out protest in uniform. W
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Discussion 19 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.3919
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1600 generals and still no plan of action in the deep south,just many photo calls after the incidents by the generals and a pat on the back amongst each other
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Discussion 18 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.3518
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I can't believe Cambodia is more stable than Thailand.
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Discussion 17 : 12 Jan 2013 at 09.0317
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A very tasteless choice of words, not even appropriate for barrack room banter. All sides should shut up until such time as the legal folk finish, stop second guessing and wait.
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