reader Posted May 23 Posted May 23 From The Thaiger Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will attend the Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, becoming the first Thai premier to join the event. This decision comes despite security concerns highlighted by a recent warning from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On May 10, both organisations issued a joint release warning that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs) might target events during LGBTQ Pride Month. Although the release did not specify any particular city or Pride event, it noted that FTOs or their supporters may exploit the increased gatherings associated with June 2024 Pride Month. The release said that FTOs or supporters may seek to exploit increased gatherings associated with the upcoming June 2024 Pride Month. The release also mentioned that FTO efforts to incite or commit violence against holiday celebrations, including Pride events or LGBTQIA+ venues, are exacerbated by the current heightened threat environment in the US and other Western countries. Additionally, it pointed out that FTOs have previously promoted anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and targeted related events or venues for attacks. Last June, three alleged ISIS sympathisers were arrested for attempting to attack a Pride parade in Vienna, Austria. The release warned that attackers might try to gain access to restricted areas, bypass security, impersonate law enforcement officials, or make violent threats online, in person, or via mail. Quote
reader Posted May 23 Author Posted May 23 5 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: Good news, can't see General Prayut attending! Maybe like Gene Hackman… KeepItReal 1 Quote
jason1975 Posted May 25 Posted May 25 Bravo to current Thai PM. I like him. Speaks well. Seems very intelligent. Quote
Keithambrose Posted May 25 Posted May 25 5 hours ago, jason1975 said: Bravo to current Thai PM. I like him. Speaks well. Seems very intelligent. Too intelligent, and ruffling feathers. I fear, though, that the 'establishment', including you know who, are out to get him. See the recent Constitutional Court decision to investigate him, over a Cabinet Minister who had a conviction. The move to suspend him only failed on a 5 to 4 vote. Crazy. I hear that there are also moves to bring back Yingluk, and go through the farce of a pardon. vinapu 1 Quote
