webfact Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Prayut tells Trump, but Prawit won’t confirm election date By The Nation File photo; Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan on Tuesday refused to confirm the election date despite the fact that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has informed US President Donald Trump that it will take place next year. Prawit, who chaired the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, said the election date depended on the completion of the four organic laws necessary for it to be held. Two of these laws have been promulgated – the Election Commission and the political parties laws – while the other two, concerning senators and the election of MPs, are still going through the drafting and deliberation process. Once this is completed, there would be another 150 days for preparation by the Election Commission before the election could take place, Prawit said. Prawit said he had no idea about reports that Prayut had confirmed the election date with Trump. Asked whether the election would take place immediately after the designated 150 election-preparation days, Prawit just said it would follow the road map, which meant is would happen after the completion of the organic laws, after which political parties would be allowed to conduct political activities. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30328355 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-10-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 He does not even know the time or day let alone when (if) the election will take place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Professional teacher of mumbling and stumbling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share Posted October 3, 2017 Prayuth: Elections Date To Be Announced Next Year By Pravit Rojanaphruk, Senior Staff Writer Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha shakes US President Donald Trump's hand WASHINGTON — The date for the country’s next general elections will be announced next year, Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday. The junta leader’s remarks came in midst of his official trip to Washington DC on invitation of US President Donald Trump. Prayuth, who spoke to the National News Bureau of Thailand, made his announcement after meeting Trump at the Oval Office. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2017/10/03/prayuth-elections-date-announced-next-year/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2017-10-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, webfact said: general elections will be announced next year so not having them, just announcing a future date that may will be the next next year (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 So he made the announcement that the election date will be announced next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 In that last photo he looks like he is about to have a suppository.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: The date for the country’s next general elections will be announced next year Depending what happens in Nov and Dec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, kotsak said: In that last photo he looks like he is about to have a suppository.. Im no body language expert but it looks like the President is making the General his bitch! A very dainty little handshake there from the military man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 More drivel. If the PM told Trump it will take place next year then he's already shown more respect to a 'farang' than he's ever shown to 'his own people'. Round and round we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) 25 minutes ago, nikmar said: Im no body language expert but it looks like the President is making the General his bitch! A very dainty little handshake there from the military man. Agreed, PMT looks very subservient to POTUS. Inability to make eye contact may signify he is hiding something. It is said that if someone is hiding or lying about something they will have difficulty looking them in the eye. This is because they will be worried the person will see right through them and know what they are saying isn't the truth. Edited October 3, 2017 by Cadbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, CantSpell said: Depending what happens in Nov and Dec... Nothing wrong with that, if we need tanks and soldiers in BKK again (for safety of course) the elections can be another year...mai pen lai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Thian said: Nothing wrong with that, if we need tanks and soldiers in BKK again (for safety of course) the elections can be another year...mai pen lai. That is one possible outcome yes... There could be other very well timed (planed) outcomes that could delay for at least another year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 So is that the 'General Elections' or the 'General's Election' next year then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, CantSpell said: That is one possible outcome yes... There could be other very well timed (planed) outcomes that could delay for at least another year though. Whatever it takes....the army does a great job in keeping bangkok safe..i hope they'll stay here for another decade. We don't need anymore "elected for 500 baht a vote" democracy in Thailand...if the majority is so stupid to sell their votes for the price of a decent meal they are better of with the army in control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 20 /03/2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattd Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Tomorrow never comes...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Sorry, but I've learned from experience to take Thai pre-election promises, with more-than one pinch of salt ! And so should DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitti Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Please No election. At least not under current condition, which practically guarantees Taksin's puppets victory. Simply continue with delay tactics until Thailand is fully ready for real election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer71 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Left hand doesn't know what the right hand do... A (sad) circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Thian said: Whatever it takes....the army does a great job in keeping bangkok safe..i hope they'll stay here for another decade. We don't need anymore "elected for 500 baht a vote" democracy in Thailand...if the majority is so stupid to sell their votes for the price of a decent meal they are better of with the army in control. Whatever it takes ? Peace at any price ? The only thing unsafe in Thailand is freedom of speech, universal suffrage and Thai history. The vast majority of Thai people were very well behaved given the circumstances. Referring otherwise is rather insulting and condescending. Also, observers have stated that vote buying no longer has an impact on elections. VOA reported that Yingluck's election was clean. This sort of loathing and fear mongering only stokes hatred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I think the photo shows the reality of Trump telling the PM that his export trade gap to the US is about to fall dramatically, and he better suck it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winky Wilson Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) How could anyone give a specific date when your in the process of restoring a corrupt political system while protecting the royal family. Their is no conspiracy here. Prayut's doing exactly what he said he was going to do. He's been honest. He's been rigid as well which is not popular with civilians with no military experience. Hopefully he recognizes the responsible farang retirees who have no other place to go on their pension and maintains their visa status here.. The King always stressed the essentials for daily life should be affordable to everyone in the kingdom which has saved the lives of many retirees..... Edited October 3, 2017 by Winky Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Chan O, you have the power, declare Section 44, like you have for everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Thian said: Whatever it takes....the army does a great job in keeping bangkok safe..i hope they'll stay here for another decade. We don't need anymore "elected for 500 baht a vote" democracy in Thailand...if the majority is so stupid to sell their votes for the price of a decent meal they are better of with the army in control. Jesus wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has informed US President Donald Trump that it will take place next year. He said the same to the Japanese PM.................in 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Thian said: Whatever it takes....the army does a great job in keeping bangkok safe..i hope they'll stay here for another decade. We don't need anymore "elected for 500 baht a vote" democracy in Thailand...if the majority is so stupid to sell their votes for the price of a decent meal they are better of with the army in control. I don't think it's the ThB 500 so much as the coercion, intimidation, and peer pressure that makes so many put their crosses where told too. The 500 baht is just a sweeter but the real motivator is fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimP Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 For the love of Buddha, get shit together and hold an election. I'm sure everyone's pockets are full by now. Prove to the world that a dictatorship certainly can precede a democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 They rolled out the red carpet for this visit but didn't let the guests from Thailand stand on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 First I was not sure about it but now I'm convinced people get the "leaders" they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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