ISA imposed in parts of Bangkok from Nov 22-30

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ISA imposed in parts of Bangkok from Nov 22-30

Published: 22 Nov 2012 at 15.29
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The cabinet has decided to impose the Internal Security Act (ISA) in three districts of Bangkok from today until Nov 30, as proposed by the National Security Council (NSC), Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said on Thursday.

Mr Chalerm was speaking after a special cabinet meeting of nine ministers assigned to handle the weekend anti-government demonstration by the Pitak Siam group of Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit.

Those present were Mr Chalerm, Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Surasawadi, Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana, PM's Office Minister Varathep Rattanakorn, Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan, Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat, Deputy Transport Minister Prin Suwanatat and Justice Minister Pracha Promnok.

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bubpa
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Discussion 23 : 22 Nov 2012 at 23.5323
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On 28-10-2555 everybody has seen that the Pitak Siam rally was peaceful, no weapons. Why the government is so afraid of this upcoming rally? Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkaew please protect Pitak Siam people from the red shirts, real or fake.
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Discussion 22 : 22 Nov 2012 at 21.5722
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Disc17 "If the ISA is not in place - there would be violence. If the ISA is in place - there will not."

I see. And wasn't the ISA in place in 2010? Your argument is invalid.
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Discussion 21 : 22 Nov 2012 at 21.3021
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this regime have become a law to themselves it must stop,clearly it has become undemocractic,there was no show by the police in bangkok 2010 riots,the red army dont need to counter rally in bangkok you have the army of police both clearly appeasing their paymasters orders,why are they afraid of a bunch of middle aged people ?
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bubpa
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Discussion 20 : 22 Nov 2012 at 21.2620
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The government scare me to death, I am on my way to join Pitak Siam for the sake of democracy.
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Discussion 19 : 22 Nov 2012 at 20.5819
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I completely agree with D16. The ISA makes all the "public order stakeholders" involved and responsible for ensuring the public order.
BTW: The ISA was introduced by the Surayud Chulanont govt in 2007 and it was imposed by the Abhisit govt in 2009 and 2010...
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Discussion 18 : 22 Nov 2012 at 20.5018
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Good, hopefully it will be a peaceful rally and all those claiming over re-action will be able to rejoice point fingers and laugh at all the fuss over nothing.
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Discussion 17 : 22 Nov 2012 at 20.2217
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@D15

No, by Monday the government will claim the ISA had the effect and stopped any violence happening BUT the rally organisers will claim it was all over the top and Thailand is a laughing stock for invoking the ISA.

Its just a game.

If the ISA is not in place - there would be violence. If the ISA is in place - there will not.

Better for Thailand's sake to have the ISA in place and no violence.

Simple.
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Discussion 16 : 22 Nov 2012 at 20.1616
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@D13

The ISA means that all parties are in the control chain for keeping order. The police, the government, the army - everyone. It is everyones responsibility.

The concern is without the ISA then trouble makers could cause violence and then, with violence, a coup could take place as elements of the army could use the the lack of public order to say "government has lost control and we should take over to restore order".

Therefore by invoking the ISA and making the military responsible for law and order as well as the police, it means that "violence" cannot be used as an excuse for a coup.
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Discussion 15 : 22 Nov 2012 at 20.0815
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D9 Sensible69 - The existence of the ISA will have no effect on whether a coup happens on not. A coup happens because military leaders decide to do so. Do you honestly think that a simple declaration by the cabinet, is going to effect their decision? And without the military backing an ISA is basically hot air, because we all know the BIB are useless when it comes to crowd control.

I think come Monday, the protest will be done and Chalerm and his panicking buddies will be the laughing stock of the world.
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Discussion 14 : 22 Nov 2012 at 19.5314
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How if the government is overestimate the situation? I meant, the security force number is more than protesters?
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