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21 hours ago, h90 said:

I would say....don't talk about it now, start with the laws that are important for the many people not a few activists and than eventually in a year start with that. With making it a priority they force the senators to vote against them.

I would say do talk about it now.  The doors have been forced open and the public wait for real change.  They want the issues that have held the country back to be addressed while  excitement and hope are fresh.  It is not the wishes of a few activists.

The suits and appeasers, the compromisers and business interests will crowd in soon enough.  Strike now!

2 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

250 senators who are financially exceptionally privileged. Then a young election winner comes along and wants to introduce taxes for big plot landowners and ensure a fairer distribution of national income. It's all about the money. The anti-monarchy argument is just an excuse for a witch hunt.

The country has voted in favour of major change. I hope the need to get a majority does not lead to such compromises that it was all a waste of time.

If not now, when?

'Prayut says he respects election results'

So we wait for him to request his appointed friends in the Senate to no longer oppose the formation of the new government

Wouldn't that be nice.  A Statesmanlike way to pass on his powers and and show respect for the country and its people.

9 hours ago, transam said:

Do you mean, another military thingy......?   

A special military operation. Not a coup!

That word is no longer in the dictionary.

3 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Why can't any of you simply list the criminal offences that you believe Thaksin to be guilty of (and supply links to supporting evidence)?

You guys never ever ever answer that one simple question, never.

What on earth do you think you are achieving by posting falsehoods?

Nobody believes the nonsense.

No one.

So why do you bother... why do you choose to remain factually incorrect and at odds with reality?

It is obvious to everyone that you guys also constantly ignore the wrongdoings of Prayuth and his junta buddies because, again, the truth doesn't fit your bizarre narrative.

Thaksin and Yingluck and Thanathorn faced trumped up charges because they were electorally superior to the unpopular anti-democracy minority. The courts were / are rigged and do not deliver justice - only a fool would submit themselves to their judgement.

 

What are you going to do with yourself now that Thailand is a democracy and the military are to be forever banished to the barracks?

Not holding my breath. Sorry.

On 5/8/2023 at 2:07 PM, Burma Bill said:

Maybe after the General Election, it will be criminalised again by a new parliament!

I think they would not need to. Simply insist the existing law is enforced properly.

13 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Before the last coup bus loads of Thais came to BKK. Do you not think it will happen again if Prayut defies the will of the people? It's different this time. As for no reason to rebel, Prayut might give them just that reason. My bet is the people will take to the streets. Don't underestimate the Thais.

I do hope so.

It should be remembered that the last time the protestors were facing the police.

If they ever caused real problems then the army who stayed in the background might have had to step in.

There are some in the army who would not want to do their 'duty.' But most would.

There are also more secret forces who can be used. Difficult to say more.

It is to be hoped the democratic forces win the election, the result is quickly accepted and Thailand can be governed for the people.

11 hours ago, Srikcir said:

"A Thai court on Monday issued an arrest warrant for fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he failed to turn up for a defamation case filed against him by the army."

Ref.

OCTOBER 12, 20152:07 AM UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO

"Arrest warrant issued for ex-Thai PM Thaksin over court no-show"

The Army that subsequently overthrew an elected government!?!

They allowed him to leave the country for a sporting event. They expected he would not come back.

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Great idea!

Come home, go to jail, and give all your money to your grandchildren. And please don't involve them in politics if you care about them.

And if you live long enough not to die in jail then maybe you will be able to live in a decade or two together with your grandchildren.

Come home. Now. You will get free accommodation and food for years. We are waiting for you! What are you waiting for? 

Predictable rant.

On 5/5/2023 at 5:28 PM, Skeptic7 said:

This Extra Stout from Cambo 8% is excellent. But sadly not available here that I know. Friend brought back a couple for lucky me. 

 

 

It's ok, but I and my buddy who turned me on to it, prefer the lower alc green can Pale Ale. More flavorful. 

 

Yep. Here it's an import. 

What happened to Asean free trade agreements?

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Interesting times ahead I think with a real swing in the votes.

I just hope the senate don't spoil the party.

The Royal Gazette may be reluctant to accept and publish an unwelcome result. There are also 2 significant funerals that could be used to delay matters.

2 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

Surely it's a sign of the corruption within Thai society?  This is really on the people that take the money, as much as it is on the people giving it.

Would any party take the risk and say, "Vote for us, we will not offer anything for your vote because it is wrong.  And we will govern honestly with no need to get back the money we bribed you with."

6 hours ago, billd766 said:

If the PTP win an overall majority and 376 seats, with or without a coalition, they can simply tear up the current constitution, go back to the 1997 constitution and amend it.

 

That would solve the senate problem, just dissolve the senate and sack ALL the senators.

 

If that should happen, I wonder what the self granted amnesty to the coup leaders would be worth?

 

After all that is what happens with every coup.

Yes. The 1997 Constitution.  And apologies from Pheu Thai for the mistakes made and how it was abused.  And that Thaksin acknowledges he should take a back seat as the country tries to repair the damage done since.

10 hours ago, billd766 said:

I don't think that they will get away with that this time IMHO.

 

The yellow shirts and the rabid royalists are dying off and the youth are replacing them, and they don't want the military at all.

 

There are far more of them than there are of the military and the group that led the coup last time are no longer as powerful as they were.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King's_Guard_(Thailand)#:~:text=The King's Guard (Thai%3A ทหาร,the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

 

may hold a balance of power as they are independent of the Thai military

 

King's Guard units
The Royal Guards are today composed of 87 formations (formerly 94 battalions or equivalents), mostly found in the Royal Thai Army.

 

It depends on who actually controls them and what that person wants to do. That person is not as popular as his father, and I think a lot will depend on if, and how much, he is willing to compromise.

Remind us.  Is there any evidence of him showing some modesty and ability to compromise?  Best hope is when he places his orders there will be no one willing to accept them.

Will a negative election result be tolerated?

13 hours ago, heybruce said:

"But obviously they still have to follow the laws and the constitution."

 

Unless they seize power in a coup.

The usual quandary.......must you obey bad laws?  And rigged constitutions?

7 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

I have not been here long enough during Thaksin's time as PM to know a lot about him, but I have seen the lies and corruption, Uturns and flip flops from the present unelected caretaker PM to know I do not want any soldiers anywhere near a government.

I think of the country I first came to live in about 16 years ago, and compare it with now.

Just no more soldiers please.

 

The songtheaws are driving around every day now asking for votes.  I look at the picture on the side and if it is an older bloke wearing a uniform with lots of medals I know this is not the one.

On 3/30/2023 at 6:01 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

And how many years in jail will he get for running away for maybe 10 years?

I suggest for each day that he avoided jail he should have to serve at least two days in jail.

Otherwise, if there are no consequences, everybody will run away. That can't be right.

 

What do you suggest for the people who so obviously allowed him to escape Thailand and avoid the trials that were coming?

Class.