madmitch

I won't link and it wouldn't surprise me if the mere mention of his name gets this post deleted, but I read an article on Andrew McGregor Marshall's Secret Siam site this morning. Quite long but gives a good summing up as to what''s been happening, why it's happening and what might happen. Of course the author's opinions come across quite strongly. It's definitely worth a read.

Well, that's something else that needs to change!

The EC needs to be revamped and not merely consist of seven men in their sixties and seventies who are supportive of the military and all it stands for. An element of neutrality is required for this role and if that's not possible at least representation from across the board, and that means not just cross party but age and gender as well. These guys probably realise they'll lose their jobs if Pita is rightfully installed as PM. That can't be helping his case.

THailand seems to have some of the most ridiculous election rules in the world, mostly in place, no doubt, to be used as a tool against real democracy. I sncerely hope Pita and co do get into government and one their first jobs should be to rip up the current constitution, and amend all these anti-democracy laws.

That won't exactly endear Prayut's senator friends towards supporting Pita!

Yes. In theory even if you visit another province you should register there and then again when you get back to your home. This is where it gets really ridiculous.

A warning? I wonder if they checked if he had a licence and being an abbot I suppose they didn't consider checking for alcohol!

I must have been wrong in thinking that the rich paid to get their children out of conscription! ????

In Thailand the law is the law only when it suits certain people. For example the concvicted drug smuggler serving in the last Government.

500 votes? What does this mean?

If MF aren't allowed to govern then that's when the street protests will begin in earnest!

Perhaps then Immigration Police would do a better job than the traffic cops but I don't think it's part of their brief.

They need to scrap, or at least amend, yhis media company shares rule from the constitution. If anyone invests in mutual funds they probably own media shares.

There was a referendum on it, therefore it was, in theory, endorsed by the people. Of course, many had no idea what they were voting for, many were coerced into voting for the referendum and no one was allowed to campaign against the proposed constitution, How many actually read the hundred plus page document that arrived at the door? I agree, it was forced upon the populace in an underhand way but the people did, in general, have a chance to reject it.

I saw the headline and thought he was switching again after reports that United Thai might not make the 25 seats required to nominate a candidate for PM.

They really do have some of the most ridiculous election rules. Hand out 1000 baht notes, no problem, as long as you're not wearing a party t-shirt!

But didn't I read a report yesterday from a different source stating they expect Chinese numbers to reach pre-covid levels?

Tourists are back and it's like deja vu reading the Phuket news. Motorcycle rental operations should be licenced and punished if they allow those without a valid licence to rent bikes. I know it won't happen but it ain't rocket science!

The outgoing government have given two or three blocks of 3000 baht for the public to use on a 50/50 basis as well as the travel incentive schemes. Is this any different? Nevertheless, i did predict this on a thread on this forum as soon as the policy was announced.

I can only reiterate what others have said. Always reliable, accurate ans quick to answer any visa related problems. I great info from Joe on several occasions. RIP Joe. You'll be missed.

It seems quite possible that PT and MFP together could muster enough seats to get a house majority but not enough to elect a PM as the senate will likely vote en masse for one of those that "elected" them. The PM could have the power to elect a cabinet consisting of minority party members but would never get anything through Parliament. It sounds a ridiculous scenario. Am I misunderstanding something here?

Couldn't they say between 13,000 and 18,000? Nobody does stats like the Thais!

Let's hope that Thailand elects a Government that will get rid of ridiculous laws like these.

After the pandemic have they forgotten the annual event known as low season?

How can he make a comeback? He's never gone away...........................unfortunately!