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Looks like someone charismatic has been at work again: -
A rally scheduled for this Sunday would be postponed to January after organisers were requested by a highly-respected person, one of the organiser said Friday.
Chanapat Na Nakhon, leader of the People Group for Democracy, said that he could not reveal the name of the person.
"That highly-respected person requested me to postpone the rally as this year is considered a prestigious year of HM the King. So that person said that we should not do anything that could possibly have impacts on that occasion," Chanapat said.
The rally was originally planned to take place at Sanam Luang in front of the Grand Palace this Sunday.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/12/08/headlines/headlines_30021074.php
Who are the Temujin Network? It sounds vaguely Japanese or Chinese:
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/index.php
16 April 2007
Temujin Network claims Mr. Thaksin will stage uprising to regain power
The Temujin (เตมูจิน ) Network is preparing to submit alleged evidence of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's planned opposition of the government
The Chairman of the Temujin Network, Mr. Chanapat Na Nakorn (ชนาพัทธ์ ณ นคร), revealed that Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's alleged plans to regain power involved hiring as many as 20,000 protesters from the northern and northeastern regions to travel into Bangkok during the end of the Songkran Festival from April 15-17. Mr. Chanapat said that the protesters would be used to bolster old influential groups such as the PTV television network.
The Temujin Network Chairman accused Mr. Thaksin of working to discredit the government,the Council for National Security (CNS), and the Privy Councilor, as well as inciting unrest to provoke authorities to harm citizens. Mr. Chanapat said that Mr. Thaksin's supporters may even disguise themselves as officers during the attempt.
The Temujin Network claimed that demonstrations from April to May were meant to create an image of Thailand's dying democracy to the foreign media, allowing Mr. Thaksin to regain control in a Presidential position. Mr. Chanapat said he would present all of the network's findings to the Chairman of the Council for National Security (CNS) so that further action may be taken.
Reporter : RTI-Reporter06
Well, it's probably not too surprising that 'Temujin' sounds vaguely familiar. Apparently, it's the Thai name equivalent for Genghis Khan; a subject dear to the hearts of Thai TV evening viewers. Still doesn't explain exactly where these guys are coming from, however!?:confused: :eek: :D ;) :rolleyes: :)
16 April 2007 Special Branch shrugs off rumours of possible uprising
The Special Branch of the Royal Thai Police indicate that no evidence currently exist to support rumors of possible uprising perpetuated by influential groups from the previous administration.
The Special Branch Commissioner, Pol Maj Gen Rapeepat Parawong (ระพีพัฒน์ ปาละวงศ์), reported on the incident in which the Chairman of the Temujin (เตมูจิน ) Network, Mr. Chanapat Na Nakorn (ชนาพัทธ์ ณ นคร ), alleged that some citizens have been hired to support demonstrator groups in creating unrest in Bangkok after the Songkran Festival. Pol Maj Gen Rapeepat said that the claim remains a rumor.
The Special Branch Commissioner affirmed, however, that he has instructed investigators to collect information on the matter. A full report will then be presented to the Interim Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol Gen Seripisuth Themeyawes (เสรีพิศุทธ์ เตมียาเวส).
Pol Maj Gen Rapeepat assured the public that officials are well prepared to maintain order should future demonstrations occur.
Reporter : RTI-Reporter06
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews.php?news_id=255004160003&news_headline=Special
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews.php?news_id=255001120031&news_headline=NSC
12 January 2007
NSC discusses evidence of BKK bombing with Temujin Network
The National Security Council is preparing to discuss the details of the recent Bangkok bombing with the Temujin Network.
The Army Commander in Chief and Chairman of the National Security Council, Gen Sonthi Boonyaratkrin, said that he would discuss claims of evidence linking the parties responsible for the recent Bangkok bombing with Mr. Chanapat Na Nakhon (ชนาภัทร ณ นคร), the chairman of a political network known as Temujin Network. The Temujin Network claimed that a 4 star General whose first name started with the letter "P" was behind the incident, though Gen Sonthi said that he doubted any military officials were involved.
Gen Sonthi said that the NSC would nonetheless coordinate with the Royal Thai Police in studying relevant information before arriving at conclusions. Gen Sonthi also reported that the military has established sufficient security for the upcoming National Children's Day event.
Anti-gov't group calls Thai PM to step down
An anti-government group Thursday demanded Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont to step down or it would hold a rally to oust him.
Political activist Chanapat Na Nakhon, the chairman of a political network known as Temujin Network, on Thursday submitted a letter to the Council for National Security chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
The group said the Surayud government had failed to address public problems and caused damage to the country during its five months in office, local news network The Nation said on its website.
Chanapat also issued an ultimatum for Surayud to step down by March 31 or the group would hold a rally at Sanam Luang (Royal Square) to oust him, the report said.
Source: Xinhua
http://english.people.com.cn/200703/08/eng20070308_355738.html
BURNING ISSUE
A spark that could become a flame
Sunday's rally against the coup may have involved small disparate groups, but the basis for a new round of public unrest may have been quietly emerged
Five groups of political activists have emerged as a thorn in the side of the Council for National Security (CNS) and the government. Although they come from different origins, and some are at odds with others, they have a common goal: to rally against the September 19 coup and the CNS.
The groups staged separate protests at Sanam Luang last Sunday that attracted about a thousand people. However, when the rally moved to the Democracy Monument in the evening, the number of protesters swelled to more than 2,000.
The People's Group for Democracy, led by Chanapat na Nakorn, or "Temujin" (the given name of Genghis Khan) as he is known, was the first group to announce plans to rally at Sanam Luang on Constitution Day.
Later the Saturday People against Dictatorship, which is led by political activist Sudchai Bunchai, followed suit by announcing plans to hold a rally.
But before that day came, both groups were throwing mud at each other with claims that their leaders had obtained Bt10 million from some politicians to fund their rallies.
Sudchai and Chanapat had formed an anti-coup coalition called the Saturday Opposition Group against the Coup.
This became the springboard for the People's Group for Democracy, which Chanapat later took control of by forcing Sudchai out. In retaliation, Sudchai kicked Chanapat out of the Saturday Opposition Group against the Coup.
Sudchai filed a police complaint charging Chanapat with libel in regard to his claim that Sudchai had been given Bt10 million from certain politicians. Finally Chanaphat cancelled his rally, giving as his reason a request from a highly-respected person.
However, Sudchai went ahead with his plan to hold the anti-coup rally.
Besides those groups, Pirab Khao (White Pigeon) 2006 and Dhamma Tippatai Group also actively participated in the rally.
The anti-coup protest seemed to be poorly received by the general public.
Yet, although the crowd was small, the possible effects of the rally on the CNS should not be underestimated as the group which took the limelight was not Sudchai's but the September 19 Network, led by Chulalongkorn University political scientist Giles "Ji" Ungpakorn and activist Sombat Boonngam-anong.
This network denied it had joined with the other groups to demonstrate at Sanam Luang. They also accused the groups under activists Sudchai and Chanaphat of having been hired to create confusion among pro-democracy citizens.
Indeed, the September 19 Network was the first group to oppose the coup; Giles led some students to oppose the coup in a peaceful gathering at Siam Paragon under the slogan, "No to Thaksin ... No to the coup".
The network also invites people to exercise their freedom of expression on its website www.19sep.org
The September 19 network's members are students, young activists and pro-democracy supporters.
But the fact that the number of protesters increased in the evening showed there was some feeling behind the rally's sentiment and could prove to have a powerful effect on the CNS.
This may be more so, because the September 19 network's leaders couldn't be pressured like Temujin, who called off his group's participation after being contacted by the junta.
Besides opposing the coup and demanding speedy restoration of democracy, the participating groups also questioned the motives of the CNS.
It was pointed out that it appeared they were attempting to insinuate their way into power by such methods as appointing too many generals to executive boards of major state enterprises.
The rally covered the problem of the new constitution and the mandate that the CNS has given itself to choose the members of the Constitution Drafting Assembly and to issue more orders whenever it deems appropriate.
If the September 19 Network can communicate to the people that they do not enjoy real freedom and that the CNS will continue to cling to power, then more people may gather at Sanam Luang to oust the CNS.
The political situation might become similar to the movement which sought to depose former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, when the People's Alliance for Democracy built up a huge amount of support for his ouster.
The PAD rallies ended up creating so much political turmoil that the military stepped in.
Even if the military wants to try and control the latest situation, it has no reason to use aggressive measures to halt the rallies because they realise that the September 19 Network is not setting up a mob.
The network has promised to hold rallies at Sanam Luang every Sunday from now on. The Confederation for Democracy, lead by Weng Tojirakarn, plans to join the rallies.
Could political turmoil be returning to the streets of Bangkok?
Sucheera Pinijparakarn
The Nation
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/12/14/politics/politics_30021513.php
And it is only natural that the name Newin Chidchob would eventually materialise in this ridiculous fracas. Newin has obviously had a few problems figuring out who will deliver the most 'bang for the baht':
Anti-coup activists argue over who loves democracy the most
Two organisers of the anti-coup rally planned for next Sunday have slung mud at each other, with accusations of political bribery triggering a legal feud over claims of being the foremost advocate of democracy.
In the latest twist in the legal wrangling, activist Sudchai Bunchai yesterday filed a police complaint charging fellow activist Chanapat na Nakhon with libel in regard his claim of having Bt10-million to fund the rally.
"Chanapat is trying to tarnish my reputation after he was ostracised by other democracy advocates," Sudchai said.
The complaint was the second filed against Chanapat. Former PM's Office Minister Newin Chidchob petitioned on Monday for a police investigation into alleged defamation stemming from an interview given by Chanapat on Saturday.
In the interview, Chanapat claimed Newin had hired Sudchai to organise the anti-coup rally. He also asserted that his People's Group for Democracy was the true pro-democracy movement and he the real organiser of the rally.
He came out to attack Sudchai after the latter exposed him as an activist for hire who organises protests for the highest political bidder.
Two weeks after the September 19 seizure of power, Sudchai and Chanapat jointly formed an anti-coup coalition called the Saturday Opposition Group against the Coup.
This became the springboard for the People's Group for Democracy, which Chanapat later took control of by forcing Sudchai's departure. In retaliation, Sudchai kicked Chanapat out of the Saturday Opposition Group against the Coup.
Both groups have claimed the lead role in organising the upcoming rally.
Asked to comment on the allegations against him, Chanapat said he would not file counter charges, but instead use the opportunity to prove his dedication to the fight for democracy.
He was speaking during his awareness campaign encouraging public participation in the rally.
He distributed some 1,300 leaflets in Siam Square urging people to demand a speedy restoration of democracy.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/12/07/politics/politics_30020926.php
We've heard of this guy Chanapat here before:
http://www.angkor.com/2bangkok/2bangkok/forum/archive/index.php/t-2070.html
http://www.angkor.com/2bangkok/2bangkok/forum/archive/index.php/t-2080.html
Meanwhile "Temujin" [the alias of Chanaphan Na Nakhon, 35, a former adviser to the Labor Deputy Minister Phunsawat Munlasatsathon and a Thai Rak Thai supporter who rallied for anti-CNS demonstrations], who often came out to expose new information, flip-flopped his attitude so often that almost nobody paid any further attention to him.
http://www.xignite.com/xWorldNews.aspx?articleid=SEP20070409116004
Is it Chanaphan or Chanapat Na Nakorn?
Immigration police 'not involved' in blasts
Bangkok Post 2007-01-12
Police from Immigration Bureau were not involved in bombings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi on New Year's Eve, said police chief Kowit Wattana on Friday.
Pol Gen Kowit denied an accusation raised by activist Chanaphan na Nakhon that more than 10 police from Immigration Bureau were involved in the nine bombings.
An investigation concluded that police from the bureau were not part of the bombers, said Pol Gen Kowit, adding that he still could not confirm whether police from other bureau were involved in the bombings or not.
Pol Gen Kowit said an investigation within the police unit is being conducted on the case.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=115976
Probably Chanapat:
Mr Chanapat has asked for protection from the United Nations and the National Human Rights Commission.
Suriyasai Katasila, secretary-general of the Campaign for Popular Democracy (CPD), said Mr Chanapat has close connections with Surachai sae Dan, a former key member of the now defunct Communist Party of Thailand now linked to key TRT members.
http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/06thailandcoup/article.asp?parentid=56840
23 May 2007
Temujin Network requests protection for witnesses in deforestation case of Shinawatra Family’s lawyer
President of the Temujin Network requests protection for witnesses who will give testimonies in the deforestation case which involves a lawyer of the Shinawatra Family.
President of the Temujin Network, Chanaphan Na Nakhon (ชนาพัทธ์ ณ นคร) has met Justice Minister Charnchai Likhijttta (ชาญชัย ลิขิตจิตถะ), asking him to dispatch 20 officials from the Rights and Liberties Protection Department to protect the witnesses who will give testimonies to the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO). AMLO is now investigating the case.
Mr Noppadol Pattama (นพดล ปัทมะ), Shinawatra Family’s lawyer, was alleged of supporting the deforestation in Khao Luang (เขาหลวง) National Park, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
The minister says the department has yet set the date to dispatch the officials to protect the witnesses as Mr Chanaphan has suggested that the officials should go to safeguard the witnesses after the Constitutional Tribunal has reached a verdict on the political party dissolution case.
Mr Chanaphan adds that some of the witnesses used to provide information about the deforestation to the Assets Examination Committee (AEC).
http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/previewnews.php?news_id=255005230031
Thai conspiracy theorists must be amongst the loopiest of the loopy:
Meanwhile, activist Chanapat na Nakhorn alleged that certain Thai Rak Thai officials were trying to mobilise a big crowd to gather in Sanam Luang next Wednesday, when verdicts on electoral fraud cases will be delivered.
The former ruling party was luring villagers with a scam to hand out Jatukam Ramathep amulets, Chanapat said.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/05/25/national/national_30035149.php
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