webfact Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Prayut coy about taking on Defence Minister role By The Nation Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha urged media on Friday morning to "wait and see" whether he would also appoint himself Defence Minister in the upcoming fourth Cabinet shuffle of his government. Local media reported on Friday that in the upcoming reshuffle Prayut would take over the Defence Minister post, while allowing current Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to remain his Deputy Prime Minister. There has been a trend toward PMs concurrently occupying the Defence lead, including the last prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. Other concurrent holders were: General Chatichai Choonhavan General Suchinda Kraprayoon, Chuan Leekpai, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Samak Sundaravej, and Somchai Wongsawat. Asked if he had submitted his proposed new Cabinet lineup list for royal endorsement, Prayut said, “I'm doing”. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30331843 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-11-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wearing so many hats one has to be very talented ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, tracker1 said: Wearing so many hats one has to be very talented ! As can be gleaned from the list of esteemed previous PMs who also served as Defense Ministers: Yingluck Shinawatra, General Chatichai Choonhavan General Suchinda Kraprayoon, Chuan Leekpai, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Samak Sundaravej, and Somchai Wongsawat. Edited November 17, 2017 by zaphod reborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cadbury Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, webfact said: Prayut coy Coyness is not known as one of Prayut's qualities. But I feel the rumour may be true that he will replace Prawit with himself as Defence Minister. Prawit has made a series of stuff-ups within his portfolio recently and caused some embarrassment to the PM. Anyone who does that can expect retribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Our esteemed PM is sufficiently experienced and knowledgeable to take up any position he chooses....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjaak327 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 34 minutes ago, zaphod reborn said: As can be gleaned from the list of esteemed previous PMs who also served as Defense Ministers: Yingluck Shinawatra, General Chatichai Choonhavan General Suchinda Kraprayoon, Chuan Leekpai, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Samak Sundaravej, and Somchai Wongsawat. Most of them actually obtained a valid mandate via the Thai electorate. Prayuth was elected PM by the NLA, all of the members of that body were appointed by Prayuth himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 What exactly does a deputy PM does ? It will be a down grade and embarrassment for Prawit without a ministerial portfolio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wow, just think, a PM that is defense minister with access to prioritize his own department - whatever next ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: Local media reported on Friday that in the upcoming reshuffle Prayut would take over the Defence Minister post, while allowing current Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to remain his Deputy Prime Minister. It hardly seems worth one's time. The only defense needed in Thailand, other than the constant fabrication of hot air by the public sector, is against flood and drought. They need a flood / drought specialist not a military man. It should be a civil defense post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 53 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: What exactly does a deputy PM does ? He helps the PM in bringing happiness to the people. Just like the frog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised if the job at least stays in the family. Somebody must have memorized Lee Kuan Yew's book from A to Z. Welcome to Thai Inc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave67 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I would think he will be the defense minister or he be a subordinate of any other defense minister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 hours ago, sjaak327 said: Most of them actually obtained a valid mandate via the Thai electorate. Prayuth was elected PM by the NLA, all of the members of that body were appointed by Prayuth himself. Having a "valid mandate" (which I find meaningless in parliamentary political systems) doesn't make these leaders talented or even competent, as can be gleaned from the last PM elevated by the parliamentary system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 What a talented man the little general is, no wonder he and his family have managed to accrue such great wealth on such modest salaries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminoz Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I think in this instance, perhaps the silly little general isn't being so silly. Maybe as Defence Minister, he feels that he'll be in a better position to foresee any plans to oust him by some more ambitious military types? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 with Art 44 he could wear every hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, zaphod reborn said: Having a "valid mandate" (which I find meaningless in parliamentary political systems) doesn't make these leaders talented or even competent, as can be gleaned from the last PM elevated by the parliamentary system. No no. Mr. Mugabe and Mr. Hun Sen have valid mandates. And look how talented they are. Ms. Yingluck handpicked herself to be Defense Minister, just as she handpicked herself to chair the rice scheme. Yeah for elections! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becker Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Baerboxer said: No no. Mr. Mugabe and Mr. Hun Sen have valid mandates. And look how talented they are. Ms. Yingluck handpicked herself to be Defense Minister, just as she handpicked herself to chair the rice scheme. Yeah for elections! You pick the very worst examples of faux democracies and use that as an argument against holding elections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornprong Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Can't wait to see this guy smashed in the election.......the tantrum will be epic. Even more enjoyable will be once he is removed from power and the people are once again free to voice their opinions Prayuth is going to be hearing a lot more than answers to his silly questions. Only voluntary exile awaits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) I just could not stop laughing on looking at the picture posted !!....observe the two bodyguards at the back chucklin' mainly the chap on the left ....Oh dear !!!...if the boss see's the pic, the poor chaps will end up diverting trafic on Sukhumvit !! And naturally ... Edited November 17, 2017 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 7 hours ago, tracker1 said: Wearing so many hats one has to be very talented ! Whats that one, you know looks like a cone called, some have a D on, just cannot remember right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 24 minutes ago, wakeupplease said: Whats that one, you know looks like a cone called, some have a D on, just cannot remember right now wakeupandpayattention . It's called a DUNCE cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks for that, it will do, but not the word I was thinking of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Becker said: 3 hours ago, Baerboxer said: No no. Mr. Mugabe and Mr. Hun Sen have valid mandates. And look how talented they are. Ms. Yingluck handpicked herself to be Defense Minister, just as she handpicked herself to chair the rice scheme. Yeah for elections! You pick the very worst examples of faux democracies and use that as an argument against holding elections? If you want "an argument against holding elections", look no further than the electoral history of Thailand since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Elections are worthless in Thailand. They cause more trouble than anything else as they always make military coups necessary. No elections = no military coups. They'll be in this coup/election cycle for decades and possibly centuries to come. Maybe Prayut will break the cycle and make elections totally unnecessary. He's been doing quite well so far. 3 and a half years and counting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, tropo said: If you want "an argument against holding elections", look no further than the electoral history of Thailand since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Elections are worthless in Thailand. They cause more trouble than anything else as they always make military coups necessary. No elections = no military coups. They'll be in this coup/election cycle for decades and possibly centuries to come. Maybe Prayut will break the cycle and make elections totally unnecessary. He's been doing quite well so far. 3 and a half years and counting... The coups are only necessary because they elites who orchestrate them deem that to be the case. They can't bear demands for equality or giving up their exclusive rights to the whole pie. That is why they got Suthep to instigate demonstrations (something has freely admitted to) and installed Prayuth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 9 hours ago, tracker1 said: Wearing so many hats one has to be very talented ! He is, theres nothing he is good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Got to keep the finger on the pulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, stephen tracy said: The coups are only necessary because they elites who orchestrate them deem that to be the case. They can't bear demands for equality or giving up their exclusive rights to the whole pie. That is why they got Suthep to instigate demonstrations (something has freely admitted to) and installed Prayuth. The comment was made tongue-in-cheek. Coups undermine any attempt at democracy and are never necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 21 minutes ago, tropo said: The comment was made tongue-in-cheek. Coups undermine any attempt at democracy and are never necessary. Apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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