jonclark

Sounds like the intro to a 3rd rate soap opera with C list actors on Cable TV. 

He is a marginally better PM than song-writer I guess.

Yep - A military coup against an elected government and the indefinite delay of elections is a pretty good way to create false perceptions. 

Maybe the PM should reflect on how he has created those perceptions. Don't blame others for the mess you have created.

The media publishes photos because a) the public are interested in them and  to highlight the fact they have yet to be brought to justice

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

The General is playing with the media. The Junta have absolutely no plan whatsoever to give up power, I know this and all these things are playing right into his hand.

For once steve I agree with you. 

But if people no longer fear the Junta and protests become bigger, bolder and more vocal..then in the absence of an election the only way forward out of the impasse would be to remove Prayut and his buddies in a coup, and I bet Prayut knows that too. 

9 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Thank you Khun Prayut.  Keep pushing for economic stability with projects being implemented, also keep assisting the poor & farmers in rural villages.

More like: Keep seeking the public approval of foreigners to justify your actions and position to your people. 

The other option is to sign a power of attorney and get someone else to do the 90 report for you. 

I have not done a 90 report in 8 years - my offices government liaison officer does it for me. 

Obviously there needs to be a certain level of trust in this one through

If the dates for these artifacts is true wouldn't that make them Khmer and not Thai cultural property? 

Thailand was not even in exisistance in the 11th century.

13 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

Your dislike is understandable, but the junta and the inept civil service are doing all the work for him.   As bad as he was, he did not have ultimate power and he was elected fairly.  The same cannot be said in the next or all future elections with junta appointed MP's.  The junta has aligned Mr.T with the average Thai who wants an election.  He is most likely involved in some way, but how bad is that given he state of things?

I would hope that Taksin is consigned to the history books in the same way coups would be.  If the only choice the electorate have  is between military coups following the re-election of Taksin (under the guise of puppet party, it's a poor choice, with little hope for change or progress.

Political change is overdue - but it's just the same old dinosaurs being wheeled out spouting the same old junk, time and time again. A perfect way to disenfranchise in order to keep the young, progressive and inspiring people out of the political machine and maintain the  status quo

13 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Don't agree. You really beieve he's not still very active in pushing his agenda and using money to gain power and control?

He absolutely is - but then again what politician isn't - I would guess most politicians are highly ambitious people who seek power,  control and a legacy. That is the nature of the beast unfortunately and its attracts like for like. There are very few people who enter politics on truly altruistic grounds. 

I think he might actually be screwed. During the day the police seem to have searched his house and among many other animal items, they have turned up 4 rather large and complete elephant tusks. 

The fact she has called the place she is living 'Farangland' shows the mentality of this lady - she doesn't even know where she is living. Its like me calling Thailand 'Asialand'- seriously i'd be locked up for being so dumb. 

From his response to their silence it is obvious he is using fear as a motivational weapon to garner support for his indefinite rule

Playing a game?

Those hand movements look more like he on Tinder - Swipe, Match, Chat

The copper on the left is getting is eye in I see!

8 hours ago, steven100 said:

They only bear the brunt of it if they are drug users, pushers or sellers.   If they're not then nothing to worry about.

Quite hard to prove your innocence if you are dead though, isn't it? 

I would be delighted to be proved to be wrong, if you would show, by means of a practical demonstration how your innocence could be proven by yourself, once you are dead. You up for it??

1 minute ago, toughlove said:

Anybody who invested in mines in 3rd world countries knows 100% they remain in the business by avoiding environmental impact studies and closure in the way of astronomical sized brown envelopes.

The PM knocked that corruption on the head like he has been constantly doing for years now

The mine will reopen its suspended not stolen but the goal posts for Kingsgate will have taken a adjustment

Good move!

Actually it was the PMs use of article 44 which is the entire reason for the problems, he sidestepped legal process as it was length and inconvenient. The outcome is now very likely to be high compensation cost incurred by the Kingdom of Thailand as a result of the PM impatience or poor advisement, or more likely both!

Arbitration is most likely to favour Kingsgate and their requests. 

No goal posts have been moved. In fact they remain in exactly the same place as part of the Thai / Australia FTA, which is why this foreign entity can challenge the use of article 44, and potentially over turn it...but regular Thais can't. 

Strange old world eh? 

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

Can you just imagine the faces of all the TV farang nayers who said it would never happen ...

I'm not saying it will .... but there will be egg on alot of members faces if it ever comes to fruition.

So if you are not saying it will happen either...looks like you will have egg on your face too. 

Steve why are you so cynical of the Junta, their power and motives??

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

I can see two people protesting.   It's going to be one hell of a march.

The first raindrops of the ensuing storm perhaps?

Sorry?? - "Tom Yam Kung Sandwiches"  

Is that a misprint?? 

"They were “like family”, Prayut said"

And that ladies and gents is the dictionary definition of nepotism. 

2 hours ago, toughlove said:

“For the time being, permission for planting cannabis is unacceptable for Thais "

Why?

He means himself...not Thais.

But that distinction is a mere distraction so why worry? 

Maybe his small helmet is the reason he isn't wearing a helmet.