Eric Loh

23 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

A possibility of strategic planning.

The EC can unilaterally punish/ban Candidate Thanathorn from taking political office for suspected pre-election alleged crimes.

However, should Thanathorn be sworn in as MP before the EC can finalized its adverse action, the appropriate authority not longer rests with the EC. Then the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) becomes the appropriate agency for removal of MP Thanathorn from office as a political office-holder.

Hence, FF's rush for the coalition.

Once Parliament opens on May 22 by the King, Thanathorn will have Parliamentary immunity and can’t be removed unless by a higher court or by Parliament itself. Really inprecedented stuff and the legal process can dragged for a long time. Technically the EC has ran out of time to charge Thanathorn. I think he is in the clear unless the junta reaches into their dirty bag of tricks and manupulate another corrupt act as they always do. 

15 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Agree totally. Put the Dem and BJT in an awkward position. They can’t use Thaksin as an excuse and if they align with PPRP, it will expose their hypocrisy and their betrayal of the people and democracy. Thanathorn is steps ahead of those dinosaurs in PPRP. 

Just as I posted, it was reported that Dem and BJT have caved in to the junta after being offered juicy positions. Anutin will get the Health Minister portfolio to enable him to fulfill his commercial marijuana pledge. Banyat will get the Parliament speaker position. These 2 parties have sold out the people again for their own interest. Hope that only a rumor and hope Thanathorn succeed in forming the next government. 

2 hours ago, BestB said:

Very strategic and forward thinking.

 

Dems do not want to align themselves with thaksin proxy party but would be more than happy to align with future forward.

 

i suspect Bumj might have similar feelings 

Agree totally. Put the Dem and BJT in an awkward position. They can’t use Thaksin as an excuse and if they align with PPRP, it will expose their hypocrisy and their betrayal of the people and democracy. Thanathorn is steps ahead of those dinosaurs in PPRP. 

Bet there are lots of senior civil servants and that include the higher ranking police and military officers that have unusual wealth if the NACC doesn’t practice selective investigation. I remembered a General who barked back at journalist who questioned his unusual wealth and ordered him to mind his own business. 

It’s rather mind-boggling that the some of the political parties have difficulties in their decision making. What’s so hard to decide whether you stand with the people for democracy or cradled up with the ursupers of democracy and have dictatorial rule for next 4 years. Dem and BJT should be ashamed of themselves taking part in the election and then offered themselves to the highest bidder. That’s a word for this kind of behavior; too foul to mention   

What happen to the re-structuring plan laid out in 2015 to reduce operational cost by 20%, cut the flight size and unprofitable routes. All forgotten and even asked for new planes. That’s what can happen when you have generals running the country. 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Prepare for a parade of political donkeys

Rather to have a parade of elected political donkeys than a bunch of power seizing non elected chimpanzees. 

8 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Not everybody can be as smart and educated like you.

Who do you support? Thaksin? Or maybe the other rich guy with the all new party who wants to work together with Thaksin?

 

Obviously you don't have to tell me. Because with my ignorance I wouldn't understand why you support the criminal fugitive or his supporters.

I supported elected leaders because they were chosen by the people. Leaders who have no mandate from the people have no rights to lay out policies that reflect the wishes of the people. Don't need smart and intelligence to arrive at that conclusion. You are an educated man but I see that your problem like few of your like minded mates is that you are too Thaksin-centric and fail to grasp the totality of the issues regarding elites and military dominance since 1932. 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

"We lose this election but we're not losing the game,"

Totally with you. Don't make it easy for the military to ride roughshod over the people. A thousand mile journey begins with one step and your steadfast attitude is admirable. 

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

So I guess I should hope that one day the people who vote again and again for the same corrupt politicians will one day wake up and don't do that anymore. Yeah, I hope, ...

That's democracy in motion. Never mind you wouldn't understand as you prefer coups and suppression of rights and freedom of choice. Ignorant is bliss for you.