Military mindset laid bare
Re: “PM defends Gen Prawit’s controversial remarks about pre-cadet’s death”, Thai PBS, yesterday.
When dinosaurs like this are in charge then nothing will change. They really cannot see what is wrong with the system they are in charge of now.
edwinchester
All these comments are confusing me and causing me to feel unease. Are there any laws that exist where I can sue?
Rkidlad
Real soldiers don’t rely on brutality to train or maintain discipline. Period. Full stop. End of story.
But then plastering oneself with military bling, medals, wings, colourful aiguillettes and “combat infantryman badges” doesn’t make you a real soldier either.
Thugs and bullies are thugs and bullies, whether in uniform or plain clothes.
JAG
Prayut was quoted as saying “Don’t worry” – and later, “What’s wrong with it?” – regarding the cadet’s death. I’m sure those words were a great comfort to the victim’s grieving family, whose death the Army is tripping over itself to deny responsibility for. And to add insult to injury Prayut makes light of the issue. The problem is that it was not just an injury. He was beaten to death. But hey, don’t worry!
stephen tracy
Disgusting and appalling comments by two uncouth leaders. Leaders not suited for high office.
Ossy
ThaiVisa
