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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nowayout
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Discussion 16 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.5016
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ASTV statement was more of an attack on women wasn't it?
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Discussion 15 : 12 Jan 2013 at 08.4115
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It's not really a slur against General Prayuth, but a sexist slur against women. I guess that's what their protesting about.
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Discussion 14 : 12 Jan 2013 at 07.3714
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How delightful it is to see the people who have used the soldiers as a political tools for decades now complaining that the army is going out if its duty.
Only people who have been condemned it in every circumstances in the past are credible, certainly not the ones who do only when it doesn't fit their political agenda.
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Discussion 13 : 12 Jan 2013 at 07.1013
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criticisms are expected... especially against the army chief who likes talking. good that these soldiers didn't bring their guns with them.
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Discussion 12 : 12 Jan 2013 at 07.0012
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ASTV can critize but they cross the line when they use degratory words. Will anyone stand by when a member of the family be insulted in such way especially in Thailand or any Adian countries?
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Discussion 11 : 12 Jan 2013 at 06.5711
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I is very inappropriate for the soldiers to rally against the media outlet. The soldiers should be doing what they are supposed to be doing which is fighting the insurgents in the south of Thailand. This should be the top priority of the top brass in the army. It's their duty to protect the sovereignty and the people of Thailand. It is not their duty to support the government approach to the problem in Cambodia. The government foreign officer sneaked over to Cambodia and gave up the land that belonged to Thailand in return for some lucrative business deals for Thaksin no doubt.
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Discussion 10 : 12 Jan 2013 at 06.3810
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Who is the top of the Department of Defense in a democracy of Thailand ??
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Discussion 9 : 12 Jan 2013 at 06.369
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What is the difference of PAD and the Army ??
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Discussion 8 : 12 Jan 2013 at 06.078
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They have every right. When someone talk to you like that about your father. Do you, as a son, would you defend your father's dignity or just let it pass?
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Discussion 7 : 12 Jan 2013 at 05.557
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insulting, completly out of line and a stern reminder of how deep the wounds in Thai society are scarred.
Never the less, a public apology must be aired.
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