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| Tangmo |
Outspoken actress Pattarida "Tangmo'' Patcharaweerapong says she is willing to let her critics step on her face after she failed to show up for key protest battles last week.
The actress promised to join protesters in their campaign to overthrow the government, but when the fighting came, was nowhere to be seen, critics say.
Tangmo and her boyfriend, singer Pakin "Tono'' Kumvilaisak, have been regulars on the protest stage at Ratchadamnoen Avenue and more recently at the government complex in Chaeng Wattana.
On Dec 2, she and Tono urged the crowd to storm the Metropolitan Police Bureau.
She published on Instagram a picture of her former student-activist father with protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
"Fight on, uncle. Fight on, dad. How can I not fight on with you? I am one of the people, and on their side. I will never change my mind,'' she wrote.
The day before, however, Tangmo wrote on Instagram that she was taking a break from the protests to act in a soap opera to mark the King's birthday.
"I'm withdrawing from the protest for a moment, and trying to focus on work. But I can still steal glances at my mobile phone, as I am worried about all of you. I send strength to my dad, my boyfriend,'' she wrote.
Netizens are unimpressed, saying that in crucial battles later that week outside the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Government House, and the earlier clash outside Thammasat University on Sunday night, Tangmo was conspicuous by her absence.
"Where have you gone? Here you were saying you'd be by our side. You were just tricking the people. It's all just drama, an act,'' wrote one netizen, in remarks widely quoted by the media.
They recalled her speech at the Ratchadamnoen Avenue stage on Nov 5, when she told the crowd they could "step on her face'' if she failed to fight with them.
"I swear that no matter how violent the incidents which break out, whether we have to give our lives, or whatever we have to do to help bring peace to this country - if on that day you do not see me, feel free to step on my face,'' she said.
On Tuesday, Tangmo responded in typical robust fashion, saying she was too busy with work and a family funeral to storm key government sites.
"Tono's grandmother has been dead one day. How could I abandon him? If you like I will let you tread on my face one time. Or, if that's not convenient, perhaps you will feel guilty, apologise and delete your comment, before you're slammed on the internet.''
Tangmo had been busy filming a Channel 7 lakorn made in honour of HM's birthday in Pathum Thani since Nov 29, one report said.
When she took to the stage on Monday, she had just returned from the funeral of Tono's grandmother in Khon Kaen.
On Tuesday, another crucial day of protests, she had to go back to work filming the lakorn, and couldn't get back in time.-
The actress promised to join protesters in their campaign to overthrow the government, but when the fighting came, was nowhere to be seen, critics say.
Tangmo and her boyfriend, singer Pakin "Tono'' Kumvilaisak, have been regulars on the protest stage at Ratchadamnoen Avenue and more recently at the government complex in Chaeng Wattana.
On Dec 2, she and Tono urged the crowd to storm the Metropolitan Police Bureau.
She published on Instagram a picture of her former student-activist father with protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
"Fight on, uncle. Fight on, dad. How can I not fight on with you? I am one of the people, and on their side. I will never change my mind,'' she wrote.
The day before, however, Tangmo wrote on Instagram that she was taking a break from the protests to act in a soap opera to mark the King's birthday.
"I'm withdrawing from the protest for a moment, and trying to focus on work. But I can still steal glances at my mobile phone, as I am worried about all of you. I send strength to my dad, my boyfriend,'' she wrote.
Netizens are unimpressed, saying that in crucial battles later that week outside the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Government House, and the earlier clash outside Thammasat University on Sunday night, Tangmo was conspicuous by her absence.
"Where have you gone? Here you were saying you'd be by our side. You were just tricking the people. It's all just drama, an act,'' wrote one netizen, in remarks widely quoted by the media.
They recalled her speech at the Ratchadamnoen Avenue stage on Nov 5, when she told the crowd they could "step on her face'' if she failed to fight with them.
"I swear that no matter how violent the incidents which break out, whether we have to give our lives, or whatever we have to do to help bring peace to this country - if on that day you do not see me, feel free to step on my face,'' she said.
On Tuesday, Tangmo responded in typical robust fashion, saying she was too busy with work and a family funeral to storm key government sites.
"Tono's grandmother has been dead one day. How could I abandon him? If you like I will let you tread on my face one time. Or, if that's not convenient, perhaps you will feel guilty, apologise and delete your comment, before you're slammed on the internet.''
Tangmo had been busy filming a Channel 7 lakorn made in honour of HM's birthday in Pathum Thani since Nov 29, one report said.
When she took to the stage on Monday, she had just returned from the funeral of Tono's grandmother in Khon Kaen.
On Tuesday, another crucial day of protests, she had to go back to work filming the lakorn, and couldn't get back in time.-
Maverick MP Chuvit Kamolvisit says he has no hard feelings after protesters attacked him at Government House on Tuesday.
Shortly after police agreed to let protesters enter the Government House grounds, Mr Chuvit emerged, his arms held aloft as if he wanted to share in their victory.
When the crowd saw him, protesters asked for his picture.
However, the mood quickly changed after pro-Democrat TV anchor Anchalee Paireerak, speaking from a loudspeaker truck, told the crowd to ignore him. "He wasn't on the front line when we needed him,'' she said.
Suddenly, the mob turned on Mr Chuvit, blowing whistles in his ear, and pelting him with stones and water bottles.
A sodden Mr Chuvit stood his ground. Amateur video shows him arguing with one anti-government protester who was telling him to "get out''.
Advancing into the crowd, Mr Chuvit pushed him in the chest, amid chants that he was exploiting the protesters' victory for his own publicity-seeking ends.
As the mob grew more hostile, the Rak Prathet Thai Party leader was ultimately forced to flee the scene, but in a Facebook post later denied he had taken a back seat during the action.
Mr Chuvit published pictures of himself taken at key battle sites. He said he donned a disguise to mingle with the protesters.
"I went and did my duty just like anyone else, only I went in disguise.
"The other day I donned a gas mask and covered my head with a wet towel. I was close to the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and saw [Democrat bigwig] Korn Chatikavanij there. I stood there stylishly at 9pm.
"On Monday, I was at the Chamai Maruchet bridge, and in the evening, I tried to stop the police from attacking protesters at the Kan Ruen intersection.''
Video footage shows Mr Chuvit squeezed between a wall of protesters and a police line, attempting to mediate, but getting roughed up for his troubles. On that occasion, a protester broke ranks to shield him from further harm.
"I dont have to be a protest leader, giving speeches on stage, showing that I have the crowd behind me, or visiting the injured in hospital, as I can't bring myself to do any of that,'' he wrote.
He took the same approach to his appearance at Government House.
"I was there as the crowd declared victory and cheered, but I don't have to put on a good face. As a Thai and an MP, I'm prepared to help anyone,'' he said.
On the internet, reaction was mixed.
"You were there as a scene-stealer. You put in no effort yourself, just joined the jam,'' one netizen wrote dismissively. "You were lucky not to get beaten up and killed.''
Others said Mr Chuvit's critics themselves were too keen on carping from a distance.
"Chide him if you must, as you fire off clever words from your computer or smart phone. Now that's really something to be admired!'' one wrote.
"I have never seen an MP do such a thing. Mainly, they are behind the people, not out in front. Thank you, Mr Chuvit, for standing your ground.''
One netizen took issue with protest leader Ms Anchalee's attempt to incite the crowd against the MP from the broadcast truck.
"She's only good for whipping up the crowd, but never joins the front line herself. Is this the 'democracy' they're all striving for?''
Writing later on Facebook, Mr Chuvit said he held no grudges against Ms Anchalee.
"She misunderstands me, but I'm not angry. She's just on the stage, or the truck. She's not on the front line like me. I didn't help the mob, but I was there for Thais, and my country.''-
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Shortly after police agreed to let protesters enter the Government House grounds, Mr Chuvit emerged, his arms held aloft as if he wanted to share in their victory.
When the crowd saw him, protesters asked for his picture.
However, the mood quickly changed after pro-Democrat TV anchor Anchalee Paireerak, speaking from a loudspeaker truck, told the crowd to ignore him. "He wasn't on the front line when we needed him,'' she said.
Suddenly, the mob turned on Mr Chuvit, blowing whistles in his ear, and pelting him with stones and water bottles.
A sodden Mr Chuvit stood his ground. Amateur video shows him arguing with one anti-government protester who was telling him to "get out''.
Advancing into the crowd, Mr Chuvit pushed him in the chest, amid chants that he was exploiting the protesters' victory for his own publicity-seeking ends.
As the mob grew more hostile, the Rak Prathet Thai Party leader was ultimately forced to flee the scene, but in a Facebook post later denied he had taken a back seat during the action.
Mr Chuvit published pictures of himself taken at key battle sites. He said he donned a disguise to mingle with the protesters.
"The other day I donned a gas mask and covered my head with a wet towel. I was close to the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and saw [Democrat bigwig] Korn Chatikavanij there. I stood there stylishly at 9pm.
"On Monday, I was at the Chamai Maruchet bridge, and in the evening, I tried to stop the police from attacking protesters at the Kan Ruen intersection.''
Video footage shows Mr Chuvit squeezed between a wall of protesters and a police line, attempting to mediate, but getting roughed up for his troubles. On that occasion, a protester broke ranks to shield him from further harm.
"I dont have to be a protest leader, giving speeches on stage, showing that I have the crowd behind me, or visiting the injured in hospital, as I can't bring myself to do any of that,'' he wrote.
He took the same approach to his appearance at Government House.
"I was there as the crowd declared victory and cheered, but I don't have to put on a good face. As a Thai and an MP, I'm prepared to help anyone,'' he said.
On the internet, reaction was mixed.
"You were there as a scene-stealer. You put in no effort yourself, just joined the jam,'' one netizen wrote dismissively. "You were lucky not to get beaten up and killed.''
Others said Mr Chuvit's critics themselves were too keen on carping from a distance.
"Chide him if you must, as you fire off clever words from your computer or smart phone. Now that's really something to be admired!'' one wrote.
"I have never seen an MP do such a thing. Mainly, they are behind the people, not out in front. Thank you, Mr Chuvit, for standing your ground.''
One netizen took issue with protest leader Ms Anchalee's attempt to incite the crowd against the MP from the broadcast truck.
"She's only good for whipping up the crowd, but never joins the front line herself. Is this the 'democracy' they're all striving for?''
Writing later on Facebook, Mr Chuvit said he held no grudges against Ms Anchalee.
"She misunderstands me, but I'm not angry. She's just on the stage, or the truck. She's not on the front line like me. I didn't help the mob, but I was there for Thais, and my country.''-
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| Mai |
Actress Davika "Mai'' Horne is shrugging off claims that she wrecks the real-life romances of her leading men.
Critics say Mai connives to break up the relationships of the actors with whom she has appeared in movies and soap operas.
Mai, however, insists she has nothing to do with it - that her unlucky stars, in fact, are to blame.
Claims that Mai poisons the love lives of her leading men started after she appeared with Pakorn "Dome'' Lum in the soap opera, Tawan Tor Saeng.
Shortly after, Dome broke up with his girlfriend, TV presenter and actress Jirantanin "Kusjung'' Pitakporntrakul, with Mai accused of trying to wrest him away. She denied it.
More recently, Mai acted with Mario Maurer in the ghost movie Pee Mak Phra Khanong.
Shortly after, Mario broke up with his girlfriend, actress Sumontip "Koop Kip'' Leuangthai. Gossip reports emerged that Mario and Mai were dating, but Mario denied it.
Now, some netizens have started a hate page against Mai, claiming she is bad news for her leading men, some of whom Mai's critics happen to like. "All the stars she acts with end up dumping their girlfriends,'' the website says.
Mai said she is aware of the claims, but is putting on a brave face.
"I had nothing to do with those relationships ending,'' she said.
"My stars were in a bad alignment at the time.
"I want people to love each other ... who would want them to break up?''
Most recently, Mai has been seen out with actor Teeradetch "Lek'' Methaworayuth, though she insists they are just friends.
Mai says she is avoiding the hate site, as she doesn't want to get upset.
Critics say Mai connives to break up the relationships of the actors with whom she has appeared in movies and soap operas.
Mai, however, insists she has nothing to do with it - that her unlucky stars, in fact, are to blame.
Claims that Mai poisons the love lives of her leading men started after she appeared with Pakorn "Dome'' Lum in the soap opera, Tawan Tor Saeng.
Shortly after, Dome broke up with his girlfriend, TV presenter and actress Jirantanin "Kusjung'' Pitakporntrakul, with Mai accused of trying to wrest him away. She denied it.
More recently, Mai acted with Mario Maurer in the ghost movie Pee Mak Phra Khanong.
Shortly after, Mario broke up with his girlfriend, actress Sumontip "Koop Kip'' Leuangthai. Gossip reports emerged that Mario and Mai were dating, but Mario denied it.
Now, some netizens have started a hate page against Mai, claiming she is bad news for her leading men, some of whom Mai's critics happen to like. "All the stars she acts with end up dumping their girlfriends,'' the website says.
Mai said she is aware of the claims, but is putting on a brave face.
"I had nothing to do with those relationships ending,'' she said.
"My stars were in a bad alignment at the time.
"I want people to love each other ... who would want them to break up?''
Most recently, Mai has been seen out with actor Teeradetch "Lek'' Methaworayuth, though she insists they are just friends.
Mai says she is avoiding the hate site, as she doesn't want to get upset.
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