Elections most likely in 2019: PM Prayut

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Elections most likely in 2019: PM

By THE NATION

 

 

PRAYUT OUTLINES TIMEFRAME TO THAIS DURING US VISIT

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the Thai community during his visit to the United States that the election should take place in 2019, many months later than the junta-appointed legislators had predicted.

 

Prayut spoke after he told US President Donald Trump on Monday that the election date would be announced next year without any further postponement.

 

He said the election would be organised within 150 days after the promulgation of essential organic laws, which he said should be completed by November 2018.

 

Given Prayut’s timeline, the election could be held in March or April 2019.

 

After the election, it should take a further five to six months to set up the next government and the Upper and Lower houses, the premier said.

 

According to the current charter, the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) must complete drafting 10 essential bills within 240 days after the charter was promulgated on April 6.

 

The draft bills have to be deliberated by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) within 60 days, and 30 more days are allowed for possible legal objections and reviews.

 

When the NLA has completed its deliberations, the drafts will be forwarded to the prime minister, who will have 30 days to consider them. The laws will then be submitted to the King, who could take up to 90 days to consider royal endorsement.

 

Prayut met the Thai community on the final day of his visit to the United States. 

 

During an hour-long talk, Prayut was asked whether he would compete in the next general election. He replied that he would have to seek party members first. 

 

When he was asked again if he was certain about his answer, he said “yes”.

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said following the original “road map to democracy”, the CDC was supposed to complete drafting the four required organic laws by late this year. Afterwards, the NLA will have another 60 days to finish deliberating and endorsing the laws. 

 

If there are any objections, resolving them could take about 30 days before royal endorsement. Once the organic laws are promulgated, it would take another 150 days for preparations before the election could take place, Wissanu said.

 

“Please do not assume. The original road map is actually addressed in the charter’s provisional chapter,” said Wissanu, adding that various factors could affect the exact date of the election.

 

Following the road map, Wissanu said a new government could enter office by late next year or early 2019, 60 days after the election results are announced.

 

NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said the prime minister’s election timetable could not be interpreted as anything but a suggestion to the NLA to complete enactment of the laws by late next year so the election date could be declared.

 

Following the charter, the election is to take place 150 days after election preparations are complete, so the organic laws must be in place by then.

 

Pornpetch said he would try to expedite the NLA deliberations process.

 

He said the CDC had advised that it would submit the two remaining election laws on MP elections and selection of the Senate by late November, after which the NLA would have 60 days for deliberation.

 

NLA Vice President Surachai Liengboonlertchai said the enactment of the organic laws would follow the timeline given in the charter. He said he could not predict whether the timeframe would be extended until next November, as announced by the premier, and whether the election would be delayed to 2019.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30328577

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-10-06

 

[brucec64]

A government of shameless liars from top to bottom.

[ukrules]

That's strange, just a couple of days ago I read that the PM (Prayuth) told Trump the actual election would be in 2018.

 

I smell the stench of BS

[wakeupplease]

So he tells Trump and the world 2018 now its 2019 what an fin Liar. 2014 to 20never, lets move on and forget about elections and enjoy life in the sun and (I'll be back soon as trying to think of other good things we enjoy here)

[leeneeds]

I tell the truth, 

I don't tell the truth, 

I tell the truth, 

I don't tell the truth,

[SABloke]

I think he's getting overconfident and his delusions of grandeur are going to his head. He used to dangle the carrot not too close but not too far - now talking of 2019 (which might only be 15 months away but 'feels' like two years) could start to stir the pot a bit too much. When was the last time a Junta was in power for 5 years?

 

 

[canuckamuck]

They are following the road map to democracy. Problem is they are doing it in reverse.

[steven100]

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

 

[Bob12345]

I already marked it on the calender on my toilet.

 

Not the date for the election that is, but about halfway 2018 when they announce it will be near the end of 2019 and one more mark for halfway 2019 where they announce it will be 2020.

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

many months later

I believe this should read years not months. Next year it will be 2020 then 21 etc. Megalomaniac with delusions of grandeur just won't give up power. And as I've stated before even if and when there is an election the grand leader will maintain power.  

[JAG]

38 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

 

Gospel according to John, chapter 11, verse 35.

Edited October 6, 2017 by JAG

[ChrisY1]

Forget elections....the military will not give up any power for ages.....maybe after more pressure and threats from the west, there may be some progress....but while the military believes that the global community is "happy" with them, the delay of elections will continue.

Globally, there are far more pressing issues than a few greedy generals running Thailand.

Fortunately, there has been no uprising, no major student rallies and the people are being reported as being content at present.

[klauskunkel]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Prayut was asked whether he would compete in the next general election. He replied that he would have to seek party members first

and then he would seek advice from his friend Hun Sen about fixing the outcome.

[yellowboat]

54 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

He did.  He stroked the Donald's ego by buying coal.  The ridiculous Thai tariffs will remain intact, benefiting the rich and the government cronies at the expense of the average Thai.

[SABloke]

59 minutes ago, steven100 said:

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

 

 

I've seen porn actresses do what you do, but usually they're gagging and their eyes are filled with tears, so I'm amazed that you're able to type at all. 

[madmitch]

Why would it take six months after an election to set up an upper and lower house? Maybe fixing the outcome to be exactly what the junta desires?

 

 

[petedk]

1 hour ago, canuckamuck said:

They are following the road map to democracy. Problem is they are doing it in reverse.

They learnt to read maps at the same school as Bangkok taxi drivers.

[Oziex1]

Careful old man the Shins may be gone,  but they're not forgotten.

[YetAnother]

50 minutes ago, Bob12345 said:

I already marked it on the calender on my toilet.

 

Not the date for the election that is, but about halfway 2018 when they announce it will be near the end of 2019 and one more mark for halfway 2019 where they announce it will be 2020.

hard to credit this current bunch with anything remotely resembling intelligence yet it seems they are effectively wearing down expectations

[MaxLee]

Just kidding continues 

[LannaGuy]

You can't hide your lyin' eyes
And your smile is a thin disguise
I thought by now you'd realize
There ain't no way to hide your lyin eyes

[julietx]

I wonder if they are waiting until they have eradicated Thaksin's mass vote buying apparatus

[mania]

Too predictable...

2018 would have been too late & now extended to a later date likely be extended yet again & again.

 

But Mai Bpen Rai Mr. self appointed govt because it is already too late.

This bumbling excuse for a govt replacement has economically damaged Thailand beyond any quick recovery.

 

Even if a thinking planning government took the helm now

it will take many years to correct & put Thailand on a growth track

In the mean time think the world will wait? Or look at neighboring countries for replacement opportunities for growth?

 

As such I think they will see more companies leave shortly under various excuses.

Some probably wish their crystal balls had been working better pre-2014 even now.

 

One thing is for sure real estate prices continue to drop.

In a year or two there will be pre-1997 prices & deal to be had by the brave/carpet baggers

 

 

Edited October 6, 2017 by mania

[LannaGuy]

4 minutes ago, julietx said:

I wonder if they are waiting until they have eradicated Thaksin's mass vote buying apparatus

 

What 'vote buying apparatus'?  not that old lie again???  give it a rest please

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

 

TVF biggest troll has spoken.

[julietx]

"Since the earliest days of democracy in Thailand seven decades ago, candidates have used both creative and not-so-creative ways to buy votes. The eve of an election is still known here as the "night of the barking dogs" because canvassers traditionally go house to house handing out cash - rousing hounds along the way."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/world/asia/25iht-thai.3.8469725.html

[Curmudgeon1]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

Great news  !   hope it is postponed again ....  all the nayers will have plenty of time to relocate.

Khun Prayuth has done an excellent job in the US and speaking to the Trump administration.

 

The longer he's in, the better.It will take decades to reverse the corruption cancer in this country. Imo the sophistication of the people allows them to be too easily misled by political opportunists. The present military have made a difference, they should keep going. 

[LannaGuy]

1 minute ago, Curmudgeon1 said:

The longer he's in, the better.It will take decades to reverse the corruption cancer in this country. Imo the sophistication of the people allows them to be too easily misled by political opportunists. The present military have made a difference, they should keep going. 

 

the sophistication of the people allows them to be too easily misled by political opportunists

 

What the hell does that mean?  but you got to 19 posts congrats!

[Eric Loh]

1 minute ago, julietx said:

"Since the earliest days of democracy in Thailand seven decades ago, candidates have used both creative and not-so-creative ways to buy votes. The eve of an election is still known here as the "night of the barking dogs" because canvassers traditionally go house to house handing out cash - rousing hounds along the way."

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/25/world/asia/25iht-thai.3.8469725.html

Seven decades of vote buying culture. So we can conclude that all parties partake in vote buying for last 7 decades and not all translate to being elected. It will take more than vote buying to win an election. Even a simple mind can work that out. 

[janclaes47]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

After the election, it should take a further five to six months to set up the next government

 

Why would it need 6 months after the elections to put the elected people in place?