webfact Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Prawit praises Prayut as potential non-elected PM after election By THE NATION PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday received a big boost from a key government figure who said the former Army chief is a good candidate to become a non-elected government head after the next election. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan was asked during a media briefing at Government House whether he agreed with leaders of some new political parties being formed to support Prayut as an “outsider prime minister”. Prawit responded: “I should agree if people do so.” He quickly added: “Only people can give the answer. My opinion is not that important. I alone can’t say General Prayut should be the next PM.” Gen Prawit Wongsuwan Among Prayut’s staunch supporters is Paiboon Nititawan, a former member of the junta-appointed National Reform Council who now heads the Popular Reform Network. Paiboon is planning a new political party aimed at backing Prayut to lead the next government as a non-elected PM. Junta figures are prohibited by law from contesting the next election. Prawit was Prayut’s senior colleague while they served in the Army, where they both rose to the rank of full general. Despite a number of damaging controversies, Prawit has managed to retain his positions in the Prayut-led Cabinet. Recently, Prayut described himself as politician – an occupation he had previously denounced and blamed for the country’s problems and political conflicts. Prawit yesterday said the country needed new politicians to serve the people and run the government. When asked if Prayut qualifies as a new politician, Prawit said that would depend on the people. Earlier, a group of Pheu Thai politicians have declared their “lifelong loyalty” to the party, amid speculation that new, pro-junta political parties are wooing election candidates from established parties. Prayuth Siripanit Prayuth Siripanit, head of Pheu Thai’s northeastern section, gave the pledge on behalf of former party MPs from the region when they met caretaker Pheu Thai leader Viroj Pao-in on Wednesday. The ex-MPs met Viroj and other party executives to offer them New Year’s wishes. During the gathering, Prayuth promised that his group would “stand firmly side by side” with the party leader and other executives. “Our lives are given to no-one else. Whether the outlook is bright or gloomy, we will still be here. We will be loyal to Pheu Thai throughout our lives. We will die here,” Prayuth said, reading from prepared notes. In response, Viroj asked the party politicians to prepare for the next general election and not to be affected by the reported attempts to have them defect from the party. Meanwhile, former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has thrown his support behind Pheu Thai, claiming that “people want the party to rule the country”. He was speaking to a group of Pheu Thai politicians led by Prayuth, who met him on Wednesday at his home to offer New Year wishes. Chavalit joined Pheu Thai in 2009 and left the party two years later. But he has still retained his influence among many party politicians, particularly those from the Northeast. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30336054 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-01-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bowman Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 non-elected government head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 12 minutes ago, webfact said: My opinion is not that important. See! He doesn’t always completely lie. Just should have omitted the word ‘that’ and it would have been completely true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Shake my non-elected head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 48 minutes ago, webfact said: he agreed with leaders of some new political parties being formed to support Prayut as an “outsider prime minister”. does he agree with his cronies ? that reporter had to be a plant / shill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Where can I buy some of them carborad cutouts? They would look great in my living room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Prayut is going no where soon. i try to ignore thai politics but i personally don't think he is a bad as some on here make out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Watch this space Audemars Piguet. ... Vacheron Constantin. ... Patek Philippe. ... Blancpain. ... Chopard. ... IWC Schaffhausen. ... Rolex. ... Ulysse Nardin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, sammieuk1 said: Watch this space Audemars Piguet. ... Vacheron Constantin. ... Patek Philippe. ... Blancpain. ... Chopard. ... IWC Schaffhausen. ... Rolex. ... Ulysse Nardin. no omega? shame on you 555 no breitling??? double shame on you Edited January 12, 2018 by Happy enough ** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 They want to make sure Thailand stagnates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Looking at the photo of the cardboard cut outs I keep getting the Great Escape music in my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peperobi Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 We can begin already with the celebration of the new PM Gen. Prayut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny49r Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, theguyfromanotherforum said: Where can I buy some of them carborad cutouts? They would look great in my living room. I need some to scare away the snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 this caucus politburo revolves around bignobs, all with names starting in bigPs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Well, he is a non elected PM now, so what will change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 'My opinion is not that important.' How true. A pity he doesn't really believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 They might as well just come out and say there's no point having an election as the same people in power now will be ushered in again one way or another for the next decade. Drop the farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 When the outlook is big bucks = put away all shame and go bang into it face down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 That statement will come a no surprise to absolutely no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1happykamper Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Prawit praises Prayut as potential non-elected PM after election By THE NATION PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday received a big boost from a key government figure who said the former Army chief is a good candidate to become a non-elected government head after the next election. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan was asked during a media briefing at Government House whether he agreed with leaders of some new political parties being formed to support Prayut as an “outsider prime minister”. Prawit responded: “I should agree if people do so.” He quickly added: “Only people can give the answer. My opinion is not that important. I alone can’t say General Prayut should be the next PM.” Gen Prawit Wongsuwan Among Prayut’s staunch supporters is Paiboon Nititawan, a former member of the junta-appointed National Reform Council who now heads the Popular Reform Network. Paiboon is planning a new political party aimed at backing Prayut to lead the next government as a non-elected PM. Junta figures are prohibited by law from contesting the next election. Prawit was Prayut’s senior colleague while they served in the Army, where they both rose to the rank of full general. Despite a number of damaging controversies, Prawit has managed to retain his positions in the Prayut-led Cabinet. Recently, Prayut described himself as politician – an occupation he had previously denounced and blamed for the country’s problems and political conflicts. Prawit yesterday said the country needed new politicians to serve the people and run the government. When asked if Prayut qualifies as a new politician, Prawit said that would depend on the people. Earlier, a group of Pheu Thai politicians have declared their “lifelong loyalty” to the party, amid speculation that new, pro-junta political parties are wooing election candidates from established parties. Prayuth Siripanit Prayuth Siripanit, head of Pheu Thai’s northeastern section, gave the pledge on behalf of former party MPs from the region when they met caretaker Pheu Thai leader Viroj Pao-in on Wednesday. The ex-MPs met Viroj and other party executives to offer them New Year’s wishes. During the gathering, Prayuth promised that his group would “stand firmly side by side” with the party leader and other executives. “Our lives are given to no-one else. Whether the outlook is bright or gloomy, we will still be here. We will be loyal to Pheu Thai throughout our lives. We will die here,” Prayuth said, reading from prepared notes. In response, Viroj asked the party politicians to prepare for the next general election and not to be affected by the reported attempts to have them defect from the party. Meanwhile, former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has thrown his support behind Pheu Thai, claiming that “people want the party to rule the country”. He was speaking to a group of Pheu Thai politicians led by Prayuth, who met him on Wednesday at his home to offer New Year wishes. Chavalit joined Pheu Thai in 2009 and left the party two years later. But he has still retained his influence among many party politicians, particularly those from the Northeast. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30336054 -- [emoji767] Copyright The Nation 2018-01-12 Democracy? We don't need no stinking.. Democracy! Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, missoura said: non-elected government head... The leopard does not change its spots! Whatever happens politically in the near future the PM wants and is still going to be the 'Boss'. Edited January 12, 2018 by lvr181 Additional comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The PM has surrounded himself with like-thinkers and "yes men". He seems convinced that the whole country loves him (and gets his little jokes about executing journalists, etc.) apart from a few "bad people". IMHO he will stand for election and lose in very embarrassing fashion. What happens next is anyone's guess. Will he behave like a mature adult and hand over power to a legally elected (maybe Pheu Thai) PM, or throw a tantrum and find some way of holding on? Past behaviour is usually a good indicator of future behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon7867763 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Prawit "clocked" onto this quick Edited January 12, 2018 by johnsnapo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 hours ago, webfact said: “I should agree if people do so.” He quickly added.... .... unsure of the time, as he was to scared to check his watch, in case someone took a happy snap of a new acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 My opinion is not important. But we sure have a lot of guns and tanks to back it up in case anybody is in doubt of our intention to stay in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The selection process sounds medieval. Only certain warlords will have a sit at the table and divvy up the spoils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USPatriot Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Seems the election is over before it has been voted on. Those in power will not give up the power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Do the Thai people really love Prawit so much that his endorsement really counts for anything? Just wondering, how watchman matters, or for that matter does cardboard man really have that much love from the people? Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 15 hours ago, Happy enough said: no omega? shame on you 555 no breitling??? double shame on you Not to mention Lange & Sohne .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) " Recently Prayuth described himself as a politician .. An occupation he had previously denounced and blamed for the countries problems and political conflicts " .! Autocratic megalomania of the vainest kind .. No .? Edited January 12, 2018 by Justgrazing Sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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