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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Birdie
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Discussion 46 : 12 Jan 2013 at 18.2746
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Soldiers protesting in uniforms means one more problem and that is how incapable in managing the men by their generals. Clearly this group of soldiers main motive is to have their photographs taken for their next appraisal for being loyal to their general. As far as I am concerned this bunch of people are simply useless soldiers. If they are that patriotic, they should volunteer to be posted to the south. What is the point of taking the taxpayers' money as salary and wasting time outside ASTV? The mentality of the whole army is really in question!!!
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Discussion 45 : 12 Jan 2013 at 18.2245
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This is a strange development in Thai Army's history. To me, at the moment, I am not interested in who is right or wrong or what should be or have done. My hope is that this would eventually lead to the professionalism of the Amy, Navy and Air Force.
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Discussion 44 : 12 Jan 2013 at 18.0744
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ASTV you pick a fight and now you cry? I say Man up or Shut up
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Discussion 43 : 12 Jan 2013 at 16.5343
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It's not right for the Army to protest against the newspaper. But it is Ok for them to have a coup. Yellow Skirts you can't have it both ways.
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Discussion 42 : 12 Jan 2013 at 16.5342
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Don't forget, PAD and there's cronys are still the greatest threat against Thailands development and future!!
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Discussion 41 : 12 Jan 2013 at 16.2841
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Is it my imagination, or does the general not seen to spout off at somebody on a regular basis?
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Discussion 40 : 12 Jan 2013 at 16.2340
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Agree with all in relation to protesting in uniform, but really, have a good look at the photograph, do they really look like they are protesting? Only 17 soldiers to be seen, the others must be behind the camera!!
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Discussion 39 : 12 Jan 2013 at 15.5439
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Discussion 37,
What is your opinion about the violent red shirts??
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Discussion 38 : 12 Jan 2013 at 15.3738
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spiceman Disc.#3 In the US mitilary you ARE allowed to protest, just not in uniform.
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Discussion 37 : 12 Jan 2013 at 15.0937
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Until now, they always have brought disorder to Thailand's society. Why nobody has arrested them with being guilty of a vandalism and occupying the Parliament, the two International Airports and main roads in Bangkok, etc ??
How many brain-washed peoples participated their demonstration until now ?
Who and Which organization tolerates and connives to leave unregulated their stubborn madness action under the double-standard society ?? and What is its purpose ?
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