It's the airport authority who ordered the shutdown of the airports, not PAD. The airport could still function well. PAD only obstructed the road outside, while there are four other levels of easy accesses to the airport buildings. PAD did not interfere with the-passengers-officers-secure d zones-airport control. It is the smear of the government on PAD because the Head of the airport authority is a brother-in-law of Weera, the leader of red UDD, a strong supporter of the government and Thaksin
According to Thai astrology it states that "From year 2005 onwards Thai people will fight each other to death and to the destruction of the whole nation and their survival will be saved after they dare to kill their king."
@Vuthapich I agreed with you 100000%, Thailand is already been curses by the Red Shirts, Remembered? the blood spilled. and their is more to that too.Thailand will never be recover Politically and Economically.
SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG for these PAD not to budge. DEMOCRACY CAN WAIT. TOURISM CAN WAIT. Something is SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE GOVERNMENT FOR THESE PEOPLE NOT AFRAID TO DIE....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"PeicaMeet": Yeah Something Seriously wrong!These people KNOW they won't die cause the ARMY is Backing them and even in their ranks!And The Ruling Elite are Bankrolling Them and paying their wages while absent from their"government" Jobs!!!Lese Majetse Old Garbage Law for Dummies! If a Person is good They don't need such Primitive Shite laws!
> selling of national assets > buying votes > not paying taxes > allowing IMF to nearly bankrupt Thailand > introducing into the agricultural sector GMOs > mishandling of Muslims in the South > mishandling of Cambodia border issue > cover-up of calendestine 'elimination' of supposed 'thugs' and 'criminals' > re-writing the Thai constitution based on ulterior motives > eroding the King's involvement in government > le mejeste > THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON AND ON....
People all over the world at any given time have to deal with bad politics affecting their lives negatively. Comparatively (i.e. Iraq) losing some business short term is nothing to cry about. Of course it's shitty. My point is the issue is obviously "bigger" as in more important than the minor inconvenience it's causing for travelers. I am not taking sides. It's convenient to use throw around a word like brainwash..so to humor you: maybe you've been brainwashed to think it's NOT bigger ;)
get over yourselves. this is about something so much bigger than you and your inconveniences. welcome to the real world you sheltered tourist swine. loosen up and open your eyes to this experience, we are living in exciting and important times...and don't pretend to take sides in a conflict you don't understand. the most dangerous way to be in this world is ignorant.
You've been brainwashed to think it's much bigger. This is affecting lives and business of normal Thai people. While Taksin is bad, he never did anything this shitty!
dude, they're saying that the gov. is stealing from the country. NO!! You guys are!! Tourism industry is f_ _ _ ing SCREWED because of these yellow shirts people!!!
andersemanuel You speaking about democracy like voting is fair in Thailand ??? - try this :
A man comes to your village, he says "I'm standing for government. I'll give you as headman 250Baht for every vote you get me." So as Village headman you enroll the entire village to vote his way. Without knowing WHY or WHAT he is going to do with his election... Apart from make the village elders richer than they have ever been.
Sound like a system open to exploitation to you ???
I am not naive but I believe there is no way back once a country has started it's march to democracy.
I believe a court declared the present government illegal. THAT is the way to handle criminal behavior. My country has been a democracy for 85 years and we still have serious problems to handle, as the people and the world evolves.
Democracy is a road and a path not a perfect solution. Respect for minorities, but also the ability to curb the religious fanatics that think they have divine rights.
I really love most aspects of Thai culture.
And I see a respect for human life not seen in many cultures.
That's the same old Garbage Story You have "Spammed" all over the Place!It is and has always been a LIE! 250 baht!? Haaaa! Most "Poor Dumb" villagers KNOW their vote is worth at LEAST 2500 baht(Not as "Dumb" as PAD Thinks!)!Your story is so full of holes! Perhaps it's because your in Australia! And are out of touch!Ruling Class Rich little Uni student?
andersemanuel I agree with you - the court should decide - but these protests have been going many months BECAUSE I think no action was taking place.
mediamindcontrol - I'm neither Thai or went to university.
I did however spend alot of time getting to know the people one street over from the tourist zones, where I got to see for myself the desperation of people. It wasn't pretty and talking to people who run businesses they felt the demonstrations were /cont.
going to harm them, but in the long term it would be much better.
You should try to get off the beaten western path and into the villages and back streets - its a different story... I did not say Thai people are dumb at all.
My experience is that the average wage is ~500Bhat per month. The villagers aren't dumb, but they don't get any say either - they leave it to the elders who are the ones collecting the cash for the benefit of the village. Its not democracy unless its an informed decision.
When you see the government officals take 10 and 'give' one back to spend on the people, you can see why people have had enough. It's not like they are saying the rural areas don't deserve the support.
BUT YOU MUST REALISE THAT IF 90% OF THE WEALTH CONTINUED TO GO TO ONLY 10% OF THE PEOPLE IN THAILAND THEN I WOULDN'T PUT UP WITH IT EITHER!!!
I mean thats what it's like - forget the people who don't have an opportunity to make a decent standard of living - your bad luck! Payback ???
Luckily some airlines were able to divert operation to U-Tapao International Airport. Although it is far away from Bangkok but it is safe from protester and well guarded.
amnuaymann or however your name is spelt. Doesnt PAD stands for People Alliance for Democracy and not People Against Democracy? Get you facts straight! The preview even said so.
Meh...With all this shit going on, the prime minister should consider resigning and hold another election or sumthin. I'm actually a Thai living in the US and i plan to go back soon. I dont mind going back a few days later so long as this problem is resolved.
Agreed: The so called 'Democratic party' have encouraged PAD supporters to believe the lies about Thaksin Thai Rak Thai party. Therefore increase the destruction of Thailand's economic future. The present governing party (although not so successful under the current circumstances and situation) WERE ELECTED. -That is DEMOCRACY and PAD are NOT -They are military puppets doing the job for them!
I completly disagree with you about lesst democracy. This is democracy in action, whereby people can freely exprees their views about goverments attitude and governance. Unlike in China, Northkorea, burma where you can be killed if disagree with goverment.
If Thaksin was decent leader, perhaps none of this would have happen. People in Thailand are fed up with corruption, poverty and irresponsible governance. Think about that!
If this is Democracy, then why are they supported by the Military? They are certainly playing into the hands of the military. This means that the next government will certainly be a true corrupt 'puppet' of ministers under the watchful corrupt miltary generals -please get your facts right. These people are not democratic as they would like to believe. WHat do they awant a civil war?
Prime Minister Thaksin had warned that democracy itself was under serious threat.
I personally strongly condemn any military support in this protest. It's funny when you talked about "puppets". What do you think Somchai is (thaksin brother in law)? Probably the biggest puppet thaksin has ever had.All these cabit members are simply puppets to Thaksin. If Thaksin wants to propect democracy, why is he on the run? Get your facts right too? Dont forget that the previous prime minister was also ousted due to irresponsible beahvior
When Democracy turned to be the greatest corruption of all time, People will show their power as demonstrated. If the government did the right thing with integrety all along why this many people came in. It is a thought to make you think, isn't it? It is time to go, Nominee Government.
LOL, you leftists think it's people power but they are for less Democracy! They want the Government chosen by the elites. Quite the spin I think, pro monarchy! I can't blame them (dumb ass masses will run you into the ground) but I think it's funny when leftists say people power when they are the elites in protest!
exactly, these people want the vote taken away from the 'uneducated people' who live in the north east region because they vote for the 'wrong' party.
ร้ายทั้งคู่ทั้งแดงทั้งเหลืองมึงอยากฆ่ากันกูให้ส่งคนมาข้างละ๑ล้านกูจะจัดรถบัสให้๔๐หมื่นคันให้ปืนกลm16 ๒ล้านกระบอกกะสุน๕๐๐ล้านนัดลูกระเบิดน้อยหน่า๕ล้านลูกปีนครก๕๐หมื่นพันมีดคมกลิบคนละเล่มรถถัง๕พันคันอาห ารกับเต้นกับเครื่องนอนกูจะรับส่งแดงและเหลืองไปส่งลงเรือออกทะเลไปเกาะล้างแล้วรอให้กูจะยิงปืนขึ้นฟ้าให้สัญญาณมึงเริ่มฆ่ากันได้พวกมึงตายหมดแล้วกูส่งอีแล้งไป๒๐ล้านตัวกินศพพวกมึงไอ้พวกกูดีมึงเลวแต่ไม่เห็นตัวเองก็เฮี้ยให้หมดพวกเราจะได้หมดทุกหมดโศกกันสักทีจากพวกมึงที่สร้างแต่ความเดือดร้อนจากคนไทยไม่มีสี
ronny78235 10 months ago
hell
pisan2525 2 years ago
It's the airport authority who ordered the shutdown of the airports, not PAD. The airport could still function well. PAD only obstructed the road outside, while there are four other levels of easy accesses to the airport buildings. PAD did not interfere with the-passengers-officers-secure d zones-airport control. It is the smear of the government on PAD because the Head of the airport authority is a brother-in-law of Weera, the leader of red UDD, a strong supporter of the government and Thaksin
pantamit4eva 3 years ago
According to Thai astrology it states that "From year 2005 onwards Thai people will fight each other to death and to the destruction of the whole nation and their survival will be saved after they dare to kill their king."
Vuthapich 3 years ago
@Vuthapich I agreed with you 100000%, Thailand is already been curses by the Red Shirts, Remembered? the blood spilled. and their is more to that too.Thailand will never be recover Politically and Economically.
lphuan2010 1 year ago
SOMETHING IS SERIOUSLY WRONG for these PAD not to budge. DEMOCRACY CAN WAIT. TOURISM CAN WAIT. Something is SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE GOVERNMENT FOR THESE PEOPLE NOT AFRAID TO DIE....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
peacemetta 3 years ago
"PeicaMeet": Yeah Something Seriously wrong!These people KNOW they won't die cause the ARMY is Backing them and even in their ranks!And The Ruling Elite are Bankrolling Them and paying their wages while absent from their"government" Jobs!!!Lese Majetse Old Garbage Law for Dummies! If a Person is good They don't need such Primitive Shite laws!
LONG LIVE THE PEOPLE and DEMOCRACY!!!
mediamindcontrol 3 years ago
peacemetta 3 years ago
All the above is just stupid bullshit.
The Elites hired Sondhi to fool some buffalows.
All quilties that been charged for Taksin is from military junta.
All trial set base on illegal and injustice judges.
amnuaymannn 3 years ago
People all over the world at any given time have to deal with bad politics affecting their lives negatively. Comparatively (i.e. Iraq) losing some business short term is nothing to cry about. Of course it's shitty. My point is the issue is obviously "bigger" as in more important than the minor inconvenience it's causing for travelers. I am not taking sides. It's convenient to use throw around a word like brainwash..so to humor you: maybe you've been brainwashed to think it's NOT bigger ;)
ranjene 3 years ago
get over yourselves. this is about something so much bigger than you and your inconveniences. welcome to the real world you sheltered tourist swine. loosen up and open your eyes to this experience, we are living in exciting and important times...and don't pretend to take sides in a conflict you don't understand. the most dangerous way to be in this world is ignorant.
ranjene 3 years ago
You've been brainwashed to think it's much bigger. This is affecting lives and business of normal Thai people. While Taksin is bad, he never did anything this shitty!
tevontronz 3 years ago
dude, they're saying that the gov. is stealing from the country. NO!! You guys are!! Tourism industry is f_ _ _ ing SCREWED because of these yellow shirts people!!!
viciouspan 3 years ago
People Against Democrazy...2008.. fantastic
If you screem and shout really loud, and make life a mess for other people, a democraticly elected goverment have to leave.. right? NOT..
I hope the non PAD Thai people get that you VOTE a goverment out of office.
Work this out so we can look at you with respect and love as before.
andersemanuel 3 years ago 2
andersemanuel You speaking about democracy like voting is fair in Thailand ??? - try this :
A man comes to your village, he says "I'm standing for government. I'll give you as headman 250Baht for every vote you get me." So as Village headman you enroll the entire village to vote his way. Without knowing WHY or WHAT he is going to do with his election... Apart from make the village elders richer than they have ever been.
Sound like a system open to exploitation to you ???
SeekBeforeYouSpeak 3 years ago
The man you are describing is a criminal.
Corruption can only be handled by a law.
I am not naive but I believe there is no way back once a country has started it's march to democracy.
I believe a court declared the present government illegal. THAT is the way to handle criminal behavior. My country has been a democracy for 85 years and we still have serious problems to handle, as the people and the world evolves.
/continued
andersemanuel 3 years ago
Democracy is a road and a path not a perfect solution. Respect for minorities, but also the ability to curb the religious fanatics that think they have divine rights.
I really love most aspects of Thai culture.
And I see a respect for human life not seen in many cultures.
Stay on the path for a clean and just society.
Best respect and regards
Anders
andersemanuel 3 years ago
SeekBeforeYouSpeak:
That's the same old Garbage Story You have "Spammed" all over the Place!It is and has always been a LIE! 250 baht!? Haaaa! Most "Poor Dumb" villagers KNOW their vote is worth at LEAST 2500 baht(Not as "Dumb" as PAD Thinks!)!Your story is so full of holes! Perhaps it's because your in Australia! And are out of touch!Ruling Class Rich little Uni student?
mediamindcontrol 3 years ago
andersemanuel I agree with you - the court should decide - but these protests have been going many months BECAUSE I think no action was taking place.
mediamindcontrol - I'm neither Thai or went to university.
I did however spend alot of time getting to know the people one street over from the tourist zones, where I got to see for myself the desperation of people. It wasn't pretty and talking to people who run businesses they felt the demonstrations were /cont.
SeekBeforeYouSpeak 3 years ago
going to harm them, but in the long term it would be much better.
You should try to get off the beaten western path and into the villages and back streets - its a different story... I did not say Thai people are dumb at all.
My experience is that the average wage is ~500Bhat per month. The villagers aren't dumb, but they don't get any say either - they leave it to the elders who are the ones collecting the cash for the benefit of the village. Its not democracy unless its an informed decision.
SeekBeforeYouSpeak 3 years ago
When you see the government officals take 10 and 'give' one back to spend on the people, you can see why people have had enough. It's not like they are saying the rural areas don't deserve the support.
BUT YOU MUST REALISE THAT IF 90% OF THE WEALTH CONTINUED TO GO TO ONLY 10% OF THE PEOPLE IN THAILAND THEN I WOULDN'T PUT UP WITH IT EITHER!!!
I mean thats what it's like - forget the people who don't have an opportunity to make a decent standard of living - your bad luck! Payback ???
SeekBeforeYouSpeak 3 years ago
Luckily some airlines were able to divert operation to U-Tapao International Airport. Although it is far away from Bangkok but it is safe from protester and well guarded.
Donz5885 3 years ago
amnuaymann or however your name is spelt. Doesnt PAD stands for People Alliance for Democracy and not People Against Democracy? Get you facts straight! The preview even said so.
mumblemumble6992 3 years ago
Meh...With all this shit going on, the prime minister should consider resigning and hold another election or sumthin. I'm actually a Thai living in the US and i plan to go back soon. I dont mind going back a few days later so long as this problem is resolved.
mumblemumble6992 3 years ago
ประเทศฉิบหายหมดแล้ว
ANTIpatamit 3 years ago
The whole world thinks PAD is ridiculous now. Well done for showing us
joefish75 3 years ago 2
shame on PAD, you kill the high seasons; your kill your country.... GO WORKING
masterblaster08 3 years ago 3
Agreed: The so called 'Democratic party' have encouraged PAD supporters to believe the lies about Thaksin Thai Rak Thai party. Therefore increase the destruction of Thailand's economic future. The present governing party (although not so successful under the current circumstances and situation) WERE ELECTED. -That is DEMOCRACY and PAD are NOT -They are military puppets doing the job for them!
XMARINEmax 3 years ago
Peoples Against Democracy support by Royal Family.
amnuaymannn 3 years ago
die thailand u shit fuckrs
letterzrnumbers 3 years ago
Taksin is bad, but this is worse. The People Against Democracy are pissing on their fellow country man - maybe that's why they wear yellow.
tevontronz 3 years ago 2
becoz of this stupid portest.,i hav to wait fukin some days.,.damnn.,
y dis motherfucker assholes have to proest in airport.,damnn,,asshol3s,.stupid.,son of biyatches.,
tahisonam111 3 years ago
I completly disagree with you about lesst democracy. This is democracy in action, whereby people can freely exprees their views about goverments attitude and governance. Unlike in China, Northkorea, burma where you can be killed if disagree with goverment.
If Thaksin was decent leader, perhaps none of this would have happen. People in Thailand are fed up with corruption, poverty and irresponsible governance. Think about that!
tradedeficit 3 years ago
If this is Democracy, then why are they supported by the Military? They are certainly playing into the hands of the military. This means that the next government will certainly be a true corrupt 'puppet' of ministers under the watchful corrupt miltary generals -please get your facts right. These people are not democratic as they would like to believe. WHat do they awant a civil war?
Prime Minister Thaksin had warned that democracy itself was under serious threat.
XMARINEmax 3 years ago
I personally strongly condemn any military support in this protest. It's funny when you talked about "puppets". What do you think Somchai is (thaksin brother in law)? Probably the biggest puppet thaksin has ever had.All these cabit members are simply puppets to Thaksin. If Thaksin wants to propect democracy, why is he on the run? Get your facts right too? Dont forget that the previous prime minister was also ousted due to irresponsible beahvior
tradedeficit 3 years ago
When Democracy turned to be the greatest corruption of all time, People will show their power as demonstrated. If the government did the right thing with integrety all along why this many people came in. It is a thought to make you think, isn't it? It is time to go, Nominee Government.
Sirisara 3 years ago
this ppl protest..they don;t need to work izzit..
mxchan 3 years ago
Most of them are hired some of them stupid enough to thing this is the right thing.
amnuaymannn 3 years ago
yeah baby !!!
UnterUlmen 3 years ago
People Power
tradedeficit 3 years ago
LOL, you leftists think it's people power but they are for less Democracy! They want the Government chosen by the elites. Quite the spin I think, pro monarchy! I can't blame them (dumb ass masses will run you into the ground) but I think it's funny when leftists say people power when they are the elites in protest!
verbusen 3 years ago 5
exactly, these people want the vote taken away from the 'uneducated people' who live in the north east region because they vote for the 'wrong' party.
ConanCnutKicker 3 years ago 3
Democracy is to vote for whom they love.
What wrong with that?
Democrats have more than 60 years to make them love.
But they only please elites rich people that why Democrats lost.
And now Democrats set up a mob to destroy our country.
You can see there's no news about Southern terrorist at all.
Because all terrorists is under Democrats and now they are PAD guards.
amnuaymannn 3 years ago