Eric Loh

Tanks and troops were deployed in the city. Martial law and curfew nationwide, political gatherings were banned. Politicians and anti-coup activists were arrested and detained. Internet censorship were imposed and the junta took control of the media. The coup was a violent act.

I certainly don’t believe him but it’s clear that he now don’t have any pathway to getting back into power.

That was an opinion by a group of academics called Siam Prachapiwat that has no legal merits. You are embarrassing yourself.

What rubbish you taking? BJT calls for Pheu Thai's dissolution. You think the coalition parties will accept such attack on their major partner? Korn was rejected because of MFP supporters see him as a junta crony. There is no hostility against the monarchy. The manifesto of the coalition calls for maintaining the monarchy.

Absolutely spot on. Don't be fooled by the millitary handling back elections after each coup. There are more post coup governments than elected governments. Thailand has never had a prolonged elected government that lasted 1 term with the exception of Thaksin since 1932. The military staged 18 coups and re-writtened the constitution each time to embed themselves as political master.

Head in the sand.

A coup is a violent act and illegal no matter how nonsenical you sound. Seizing power is an violent act. Precursor coup events of violent acts in which the military shoot and killed protestors were aspects of reasoningsfor staging the coup. . The caretaker government role was to organize an election as soon as possible. Foolish interpretation by you.

A coup is defined as a violent and unlawful seizure of power from an elected government.

I think it's paramount that the pro-democracy coalition stayed intact to drive political laws reform which will amend the constitution to have elected representatives in both houses rather than appointments. Pheu Thai is advocating amending the constitution to have only the elected parliamentarians to vote for the Prime Minister. The senators term will expire next year which clear a legal path for some sort of amendment. The Royal Gazette has already published a royal decree convening parliament on July 3 and will be opened by the King. The majority MFP + PTP + 6 smaller parties will the goverment. Even if Pita is being denied by the senates, the voting can continue with other like minded PM nominations. My personal feeling is that Pita will made it pass the finish line and be the PM.

Looking at the ministerial portfolio that both parties want, it don’t appear that PTP is asking for the main A listed positions. MFP want the A listed ministerial positions including Foreign Affairs, Defence, Interior, Finance, Education, Energy, Labour and Justice. PTP was offered Commerce, Agriculture, Transport , Tourism and Industry portfolios.

The “will of the people” constitution was shredded by the military when they stage the coup.

MFP not advocating for getting rid 112 but for some amendments to prevent the law from being arbitrarily used for political advantage or stifling dissent.

Likely to go to K Sudarat Keyuraphan of the Thai Sang Thai Party who was the Minister of Public Health before. She will made a good Minister.

or a wannabe authoritarian.

You think it’s time to stage a coup because they are squabbling?

Slated for the smaller coalition partners if not been stated by both major parties.

The senators made themselves clear that they will not support a Shin. Sreetha is not a Shin.

If the pro democracy coalition failed, both parties look bad after receiving overwhelming mandate from the voters. You cant rescue democracy by joining alliance with non democratic parties. It’s a no go path for PTP. A lot more gains for both parties to work hard to get an amicable solution and they will.

PTP has better leverage tham MFP to form a majority coalition but I doubt they will go that route. It would meant that PTP would lose support from its pro-democracy voters who could then vote overwhelmingly for MFP in the next election. The supporters of PTP will see that as a betrayal after they have sacrified against the military. All leaders of PTP have make strong statement against allying with the junta parties. The Dem Party's demise is a stark reminder of betraying your own ideology. The pro-democracr coalition will stay and a compromise solution will be reached.

I think there are positives that MFP can take to give the House Speakership role to PTP. It may even help Pita get a more favourable persuasion from the conservative senators to his side for PM. The hard line MFP manifesto that were promised to be pushed through Parliament by a MFP House Speaker may be problematic to get the Senate votes.

The North and Northeast provinces had their best economic years under Thaksin and Yingluck's governments. Just 10 years ago, these provinces were emerging alongside its farm as a potent economic fuel in one of Asia's top emrging markets. Then the economy of the North and Northeast were inthe grip of a boom. Economic growth in that region reached 40% from 21007 to 2011 against 23% for the country and just 17% for greater Bangkok. Monthly household income rose the most of any Thai region. The boom was driven by TRT and their predecessor parties. The subsequent establishment/military governments reversed their policies and investments and reverted back to Bangkok centric spending. The economic disparity has since widened considerably.

Thailand has 14 Free Trade Agreements with 18 countries including all his largest trading partners.

IMO Dem should overhauled their party and not clinged to past controversial leaders like Abhisit. The stigma from his association with non democratic means to obtain power will be unforgivened by the progressives. The party has suffered dramatic decline in support especially in Bangkok which has been their tradition stronghold. A better choice will be Mdm Watanya Bunnag who is much younger and very popular with the youths and untarnished with political baggages should be in a better position to turn the party;s fortune. Mdm Dear as she popularly known in the football fraternity and a favourite among the party members in the South. She will support Pita too.

This judge always wrong in her judgement. She will be indirect culpable should any witness gets hurt badly by Trump's lunatics.