Prem pleads for reconciliation
All Thais, whatever their political affiliation, should seek to reconcile with each other in an amicable way and bear in mind that being a united nation is of high importance, Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda said on Thursday.
- Published: 18/10/2012 at 03:18 PM
- Writer: Wassana Nanuam
The statesman was speaking at army headquarters after presiding over the opening of a training programme for 241 Muslim youths from five southern border provinces.
In his speech, Gen Prem called for all people to do everything possible to unify the kingdom. The programme for youth from the far South was one step towards achieving this goal.
"One important thing we have to create for our country is love and unity of the people. I think all officials involviedin the programme to send Thai hearts to the South including the armed forces commanders have love for our children who have come here.
"Love can bring about everything ... peace, happiness and success. Please love our children and make them good kids. Also tell the childen to love their parents, communities and occupations.
"Please love the nation. The nation belongs to us, not anybody else. With our love, our nation will prosper and achieve sustainable growth," he said.
After the ceremony, the Privy Council president spoke briefly to reporters: "Everything is fine now. The political and other atmospheres are now fine," he said.
Gen Prem said he wants all people to help create love and unity in the country and to reconcile with one another.
He said people should adhere mainly to the importance of being a nation, regardless of their different political colour.
Als attending the ceremony were privy councillor Gen Surayud Chulanont, army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, navy chief Adm Surasak Roonroengrom, air force chief ACM Prajin Jantong, police chief Pol Gen Adul Saengsingkaew and Gen Worapong Sanganet, the deputy supreme commander.
Share your thoughts
- Discussion 1 : 19/10/2012 at 02:16 PM
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We need those responsible for attacking and killing our security forces in '09-'10 behind bars. We need full compensation for the security forces families. Not just the lousy 5% of what red rioters was given. The red shirts who were compensated for injuries or death AFTER the order to disperse was given should pay the money back,with interests. We need the return of the runaway coward,Thaksin,to face the full wrath of the Courts for all the crimes he committed,including terror-charges. All UDD leaders/co-leaders proven to have incited to unlawful acts,especially arson and violence,must recieve maximum sentences. Then we can talk.
- Discussion 2 : 18/10/2012 at 11:51 PM
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I do not understand someone's criticism and ironic comments here. It is true that the political scenario is fine now, certainly more peaceful and less tense than in the 2008-10 period. I believe that is what P.C. President Prem was referring to.
- Discussion 3 : 18/10/2012 at 09:49 PM
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I am think that love is a feeling, and I think we cannot make someone love or hate someone by telling people to love, otherwise its not real. Nobody can making me love the red shirts, or yellow shirts, I dislike both, but I can forgive. I think word in English is patronise ka
- Discussion 4 : 18/10/2012 at 08:38 PM
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I'm with Elvis on this one; "Everything is fine now. The political and other atmospheres are now fine," he said. Which country was he referring to?
- Discussion 5 : 18/10/2012 at 07:38 PM
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I think Prem is right when he says "Love can bring about everything ... peace, happiness and success” but how can you tell people to love this and love that? If you tell people to try to understand each other then maybe this creates respect and maybe love. But you can’t just decide to love something or someone. But maybe this just got lost in translation.
- Discussion 6 : 18/10/2012 at 07:31 PM
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A wise man, hopefully others will see the truth in what he says.
- Discussion 7 : 18/10/2012 at 07:25 PM
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"Everything is fine now. The political and other atmospheres are now fine," he said."
Really? Where? Did I miss something?
- Discussion 8 : 18/10/2012 at 06:46 PM
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""Please love the nation. The nation belongs to us, not anybody else. With our love, our nation will prosper and achieve sustainable growth," he said." Interesting that some people disagree with this. Maybe the think the nation does belong to somebody.
- Discussion 9 : 18/10/2012 at 03:37 PM
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Wise words.
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