Kwanchai urges 'slow' amnesty

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Published: 30 Jan 2013 at 21.27
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Red-shirt core member Kwanchai Praipana Wednesday called on members of a red shirt-affiliated group to remain calm after they pressured the government to consider an amnesty for political offenders, warning such move could undermine voters’ support for Pheu Thai governor candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen.

The Udon Thani-based red-shirt leader was speaking after the “January 29 for the Release of Political Prisoners'' group, led by Chulalongkorn University lecturer Suda Rankupan, gathered at the Royal Plaza on Tuesday to urge the government to consider an amnesty proposal by the Nitirat group.

“Our Bangkok governor candidate (Pol Gen Pongsapat) is doing well so far. Coming out like this may unnecessarily frustrate undecided, neutral voters in the capital,” Mr Kwanchai said.

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patchar
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Discussion 8 : 31 Jan 2013 at 18.528
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so after the election, red shirt will start again their usual purpose in life to go to the street and demand all whaat they wants.
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Discussion 7 : 31 Jan 2013 at 10.487
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Obviously, people/groups that genuinely wanted reconciliation, and have the courage to put forward their proposals for consideration, would encounter skeptics and cynicism and even scandalized by people/groups/parties that could only be benefited through chaos in societies. Let me gently remind Jatuporn; that PAD/Yellow was dumped by people of their own, not just the DEM and their master. Be patience. There is time for every season.
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Discussion 6 : 31 Jan 2013 at 08.136
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Most red shirts are slow to understand that the PM is the PM of all the country of Thailand, not just its supporters. It is sad to say that sometimes I must listen to my wife's concerns and not just tell her how its going to be, but hey, that is how we keep the peace.
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Discussion 5 : 31 Jan 2013 at 07.295
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I agree. Spread it out over the next 200 years!
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Discussion 4 : 31 Jan 2013 at 07.154
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Yesterday I thought: just another red-shirt demonstration, again, we had already enough of them.
But reading this article I start to see the demonstration from Tuesday in a better light. Is it possible that there are maybe some independent red-shirts who don’t take orders from the boss anymore? Because I guess the boss would not allow a demonstration against his little sister.
Imagine if all red-shirts would look if what they do is really in their own interest and imagine if they would decide not to support their current boss and leaders anymore. Now that could become interesting.
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Discussion 3 : 31 Jan 2013 at 05.503
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Mr Kwanchai, put your questions to the person who funded the rally, paid for fuel, transportation, meals and signs. Hint, the area code is +971 4
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Discussion 2 : 31 Jan 2013 at 05.292
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This is Thailand, land of 'cha-cha.'

Anything this dramatic must be done slowly... however, amnesty without true reconcilliation is purposeless.
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Discussion 1 : 30 Jan 2013 at 23.001
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How about no amnesty and court for people who broke the law .
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