Thai Govt confident world community will understand election delay

[webfact]

Thai Govt confident world community will understand election delay

 

 

BANGKOK, 5th February 2018 (NNT) – The Thai government is confident the international community will understand the reason behind the postponement of a national election. 

Deputy Government Spokesperson Lt Gen Werachon Sukondhapatipak said on Saturday that the government is informing the world community of a possible delay in holding the next election, expressing his confidence that other nations would understand. 

He stressed that the prime minister and the National Council for Peace and Order had nothing to do with the postponement, as the National Legislative Assembly acted on its own to defer the enforcement of the Organic Members of Parliament Act by 90 days, hence resulting in a likely delay in the national poll. 

Lt Gen Werachon said critics, political groups, activists, and members of the public are entitled to express themselves, but their demonstrations must be done within the confines of the law. 

In the meantime, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says no countries have inquired about the possible change in the timing of the election.

 

-- nnt 2018-02-05

 

[CelticBhoy]

The Thai government is confident the international community will understand the reason behind the postponement of a national election. 

 

In the meantime, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says no countries have inquired about the possible change in the timing of the election.

 

Closing sentence sums it all up really. Nobody cares!

[rkidlad]

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

He stressed that the prime minister and the National Council for Peace and Order had nothing to do with the postponemen

Of course not. One min he’s an all powerful demigod, next minute he’s toothless. 

 

Why not ask how the world feels if you’re so condident. 

[ukrules]

They'll understand it alright, there's no doubt about that.

[LazySlipper]

Sorry, no one I know understands it.

[darksidedog]

The International community sees tyrants, despots and desperate illegitimate Governments using whatever means necessary to illegally cling to power, so they will obviously understand the reason.

[varun]

You can be confident they'll roll their eyes and say "Here we go again.."

 

[Odysseus123]

Stop yer ticklin....oh gawd, please stop afore I wet meself.

[Hayduke]

Did...all...the Junta drones get issued these 'James Bond villain' outfits?

 

 

 

Edited February 5, 2018 by Hayduke

[AGareth2]

54 minutes ago, LazySlipper said:

Sorry, no one I know understands it.

let me help

they don't want to relinquish power

ie money

[coulson]

The international community understands very well

[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

In the meantime, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says no countries have inquired about the possible change in the timing of the election.

Who cares about Thailand in reality ? None of the countries that matter in the world give a rats about Thailand.

[gunderhill]

39 minutes ago, Hayduke said:

Did...all...the Junta drones get issued these 'James Bond villain' outfits?

 

 

 

You'll need to check his  hands, see if they are black lumps  of plastic

Edited February 5, 2018 by gunderhill

[yellowboat]

Still trying to pull Thai wool over everyones eyes.   If only there were such a thing

[Cadbury]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

"....the international community will understand the reason behind the postponement of a national election." 

One thing can be certain that President Trump understands that PM Prayut lied to him at their meeting that elections would be held in November. He wouldn't care about the reasons for the delay.

POTUS gives the impression he does not like liars and as a result is probably making plans that will affect the grossly uneven balance of trade between Thailand and the US. Particularly as the US has pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact.

Now he has an excuse to target Thailand for special attention.

[bluesofa]

7 minutes ago, Cadbury said:

One thing can be certain that President Trump understands that PM Prayut lied to him at their meeting that elections would be held in November. He wouldn't care about the reasons for the delay.

POTUS gives the impression he does not like liars and as a result is probably making plans that will affect the grossly uneven balance of trade between Thailand and the US. Particularly as the US has pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact.

Now he has an excuse to target Thailand for special attention.

While I understand what you're saying, I'm not really sure the POTUS is particularly interested in Thailand, although didn't he  manage to sell us some coal recently?

I would have thought he had more important things to deal with.

[Cadbury]

8 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

While I understand what you're saying, I'm not really sure the POTUS is particularly interested in Thailand, although didn't he  manage to sell us some coal recently?

I would have thought he had more important things to deal with.

I agree that POTUS has probably got little time for any overblown dictator. But the thought and excuse will be sitting in the back of his mind when it comes time to even up the trader balance with Thailand; which will come as night follows day.

[Eric Loh]

The junta should be more worry about the internal rather than the world community. The tide is changing fast and their support is fast eroding. Even the media is talking about a counter coup. This junta regime wouldn’t last this year. 

[Odysseus123]

Just keep laughing at 'em-'tis the only way.

 

At the moment it appears that they also have a desperate need to occupy other politicians houses.

 

As a political Skinner Box it leaves much to be desired.

 

Ratz!

[YetAnother]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai government is confident the international community will understand the reason behind the postponement of a national election. 

the international community understands today's thailand very well and it is pretty ugly

[Mainhattencitizen]

3 hours ago, CelticBhoy said:

The Thai government is confident the international community will understand the reason behind the postponement of a national election. 

 

In the meantime, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai says no countries have inquired about the possible change in the timing of the election.

 

Closing sentence sums it all up really. Nobody cares!

Thailand is just not that important to the rest of the world as they would like to be

 

[TKDfella]

These guys do love to pat themselves on the back suggesting that that they've done the right thing...the right thing...the right thing...and again. That they have explained why and believe everyone understands is delusional at very least.

[NanLaew]

47 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

While I understand what you're saying, I'm not really sure the POTUS is particularly interested in Thailand, although didn't he  manage to sell us some coal recently?

I would have thought he had more important things to deal with.

Thailand (Pimchanok Vonkhorporn, head of the Commerce Ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office) says: U.S. trade deficit 'not significant'...

 

Reality is: The U.S. Trade Representative’s office reported that the U.S. trade deficit with Thailand was $18.9 billion last year, the 11th largest faced by the United States.

 

America (Trump) says: “Our relationship on trade is becoming more important and it’s a great country to trade with,” Trump told the Thai official before reporters. “I think we’re going to try to sell a little bit more to you, if that’s possible.”

 

If anyone knows the significance of an almost 19 billion dollar deficit, it is the current POTUS. Maybe Prayuth isn't totally au fait with the subtle nuance and inferences of the English language so maybe someone should appraise him of the hidden threat in those otherwise benign, closing words, "...if that's possible."

 

Because, if it's not possible, then you'd better buy a hard hat.

[klauskunkel]

 

No, they will not understand.

You will have to wear your medals, then they will understand.

Show some pride in being military, man!

 

[Krataiboy]

4 hours ago, ukrules said:

They'll understand it alright, there's no doubt about that.

And, with luck, so will the Thai electorate.

[joecoolfrog]

1 hour ago, Cadbury said:

One thing can be certain that President Trump understands that PM Prayut lied to him at their meeting that elections would be held in November. He wouldn't care about the reasons for the delay.

POTUS gives the impression he does not like liars and as a result is probably making plans that will affect the grossly uneven balance of trade between Thailand and the US. Particularly as the US has pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact.

Now he has an excuse to target Thailand for special attention.

I think it fair to say that Trump is fine with liars , including himself , providing the lies cast him in a good light. Whether he is prepared to accept being lied to in this instance , where there is no upside for him , well it seems unlikely.

[Colabamumbai]

Everyone understands "coup" and "junta".

[Chris Lawrence]

The world community does not care, until the natives get restless. 

 

The General hasn't got the votes yet that will secure his position. Until that happens or civil war nothing will change.

[Happyman58]

Ok time to move on This so called government will be in power for a long time yet until Thailand is absolutely broke.

[natway09]

The amazing thing is that they can do this all with a straight face with