Above: From a graphic circulated on social media: “If you think you are innocent, you should fight against this charge in the criminal court. I can put you in jail today if I want, but I don’t do it. I let everything be done through democratic ways.” Prayuth Chan-ocha, 27 Jan 58 (2015)
[Refers to PM Prayuth’s comment on Yingluck’s claims of innocence regarding the impeachment. Yingluck’s meeting with a U.S. envoy (featured prominently on Thai newspaper front pages) was an unexpected challenge to the junta chief.]
Above: From a graphic circulated on social media: Is the U.S. your dad? Damn it!!
[This is a photo edited to make it look like Yingluck is on her knees before the U.S. envoy. In the original photo, Yingluck sits on the sofa and confers with US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russel after her impeachment. During the meeting the Thai political situation was discussed and the impeachment was characterized as unfair. However, in the edited one, Yingluck plays her respect to the US representatives and try to snitch the US about what has happened to her.]
Above: From a graphic circulated on social media: Thai politicians’ dignity
Ask them [the U.S.] to help with a criminal charge?
Ask them [the U.S.] to be exiled in the US?
Former PM Yngluck plays her respects to Mr. Daniel Russel, the US Assistant Secretary of State.
[This is a photo edited to make it look like Yingluck is on her knees before the U.S. envoy. In the original photo, Yingluck sits on the sofa and confers with US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russel after her impeachment. During the meeting the Thai political situation was discussed and the impeachment was characterized as unfair. However, in the edited one, Yingluck plays her respect to the US representatives and try to snitch the US about what has happened to her.]