Thread: Reconciliation event gets cool response

There has been a mixed response to the junta's first reconciliation event, held at an area in Pathum Thani known for having a radio station that supports the ousted government.



The radio station was set up by Koh Tee, a hard-line red shirt, and is no longer operating after its broadcasting equipment was seized last week in a raid by police and soldiers.

National reconciliation is the first step of the three-step roadmap that will culminate with elections.

The roadmap was laid out on Friday by Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who heads the National Council of Peace and Order (NCPO).

The Army hosted the Pathum Thani meeting at Piyanon village so that people from all sides could attend and try to reach an understanding.

"When everyone has a common understanding, reconciliation can begin," said Lieutenant Pitchaya Boonserm, who was one of the soldiers present at the event.

Running from 9.30am till noon, the event was open to everyone, and Army officials provided a free barber service, health checks, desserts, drinks and even staged a concert. There was also an exhibition listing the dates and achievements of His Majesty the King.

The atmosphere was similar to a lively carnival which, according to the Army, about 1,500 people attended. Some observed things from a distance.

Read more here: Reconciliation event gets cool response - The Nation

Pathum Thani is Democrat held and only 1500 attended ?

Surely there better off having a conference with all the MPs first of all parties, and informing them all whats going on and then the MPs can organize events to attract locals from the areas.

Just turning up will all the military in tow what they expect

When will we be introduced to the "re-education" facilities.....???

Originally Posted by misskit

here was also an exhibition listing the dates and achievements of His Majesty the King.

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Why is it when a political party holds such events we are treated to accusations of vote buying and bribery?

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