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Govt heads off protest threat

Red group stands down as PM mulls amnesty

Published: 30 Jan 2013 at 00.00
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The government yesterday averted a protracted protest by a red shirt-affiliated group by agreeing to consider an amnesty for political offenders.

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung addresses members of the red shirt-linked January 29 group who gathered at the Royal Plaza yesterday to demand the government consider an amnesty proposal for political offenders. PATIPAT JANTHONG

The "January 29 for the Release of Political Prisoners" group, led by Chulalongkorn University lecturer Suda Rankupan, gathered at the Royal Plaza from late morning Tuesday to urge the government to consider an amnesty proposal by the Nitirat group.

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brilliant
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Discussion 34 : 01 Feb 2013 at 06.4034
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boontong - I stand by my statement 100%. It is factually correct.
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Discussion 33 : 31 Jan 2013 at 08.2533
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brilliant #32 - Attempt to twist what people say only serve to discredit yourself.
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Discussion 32 : 31 Jan 2013 at 06.0632
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boontong - " I think you also meant those who used illegal means and those who tried to incite the overthrowing of people elected government.'

Correct, Thaksin and the red shirt leaders must not be whitewashed.
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Discussion 31 : 30 Jan 2013 at 18.0331
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bkk-farang #17 - Fully agreed. Yes to reconciliation, no to whitewashing criminals! Tell me, when did I say we should "...whitewash criminals..."? I think you also meant those who used illegal means and those who tried to incite the overthrowing of people elected government.
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Discussion 30 : 30 Jan 2013 at 16.5630
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Are we still pretending that the UDD and PT arent the same thing ?
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Discussion 29 : 30 Jan 2013 at 14.2729
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This is just another pressure tactics by the PT / RED-shirts at some targeted individuals (judges) to proceed with the Constitution rewrite. Any retroactive legislation by executive decree or through constitutional amendments to retrospectively pardon “political” prisoners who committed criminal acts while protesting for “true democracy” would subject the government to endless demands through intimidation by mass protests. Contrary to some believe, the time is not ripe for any constitutional amendments; the immediate priority must be to improve the livelihood of the people, irrespective of their political leanings.
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Discussion 28 : 30 Jan 2013 at 12.5228
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.....Thai people need unification of the country, than the reconciliation issue would be solved by it self. Tolerance and acceptance of differences under one umbrella of Thai flag and one spiritual leader of the country His Majesty The King shall be the way of - reconciliation.
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Discussion 27 : 30 Jan 2013 at 12.5027
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Everyone is talking about the reconciliation for moths and years, what is the result - just equal zero.
The most important for Thailand is to united the nation from South to North and from East to West, but there are so many cultural and economic deep rifts between the regions (not political parties only). Under those conditions the reconciliation is just an empty slogan for political parties. No one really knows what does it mean and how it should be implemented. Amnesty for political prisoners (only!) is a very small step only in the right direction.
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Discussion 26 : 30 Jan 2013 at 12.4426
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Do you think he drove there in his Pink Bentley to show his full solidarity with their cause
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Discussion 25 : 30 Jan 2013 at 12.4425
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There are numerous people imprisoned for speaking their mind at political gatherings and for writing articles. These are all "political prisoners". Thailand should at least try to follow international norms regarding freedom of speech. At the moment the country is in the same category as authoritarian states like North Korea, China and Vietnam.
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