webfact Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Prayut: remaining as PM would depend on offer By The Nation JUNTA LEADER General Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared unconcerned yesterday after Suthep Thaugsuban denied having plans to form a pro-junta party to contest the next election. Prayut said he remained undecided whether he would accept an invitation to be prime minister if asked by pro-junta groups and added: “I haven’t been contacted by anyone yet and even if I ever were, I don’t know if I would accept their invitation. “Anyway, only one party can nominate me [to be prime minister]. I don’t know. It hasn’t come up yet. We haven’t even lifted the [political] ban yet.” During the Cabinet’s mobile trip to Petchaburi yesterday, which is viewed by some as an effort by the junta chief’ to canvass for support, Prayut said he would first have to consider the policies, credibility and other credentials of the parties before making any decision on his own future. It was the first time Prayut had expressed a stance regarding pro-military parties supporting his premiership after the election. He had previously been vague about his role in post-election politics, although critics believed that he would return as a non-elected prime minister. Prayut said he could only thank those parties who intended to support him, but whether their efforts would be fulfilled remained unknown, he added. Regarding an anti-establishment group to be led by pro-democracy billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and law professor Piyabutr Saengkanikkul, Prayut said he welcomed their plan to form a party but said their success would depend on whether people voted for them. “But I have warned you, you have to vote for a government with good governance,” Prayut said. Prayut’s comments on his own future came after Suthep, who led demonstrations that led to the coup in 2014, denied that his former movement, the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, would form a party to support Prayut. The Election Commission is currently allowing the pre-registration of new political parties following the junta’s order that still maintains its ban on political assembly, but allows some activities necessary for the upcoming election. At least two groups that have already requested to be registered have shown a leaning towards supporting Prayut. They are led by Paiboon Nititawan and Maj-General Songklod Thiprat, both of whom have worked for the current regime. In a related development, the former vice chair of the now-defunct National Reform Steering Assembly, Alongkorn Ponlaboot, yesterday dismissed speculation that he had already decided to form a new party to contest the election. He said he had been invited to take a leading role in at least three new parties, but had urged each of them to give him time to consider their proposals as he had repeatedly declared that he would not become involved in politics again. He also said he had had a chance to discuss politics with the prime minister during the mobile Cabinet’s visit to the upper South and Prayut had expressed his intention to steer the country back to democracy and hold a general election as announced. Alongkorn urged concerned parties to join forces in steering the country towards the election and follow the roadmap and national strategy for the future. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30340333 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-03-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Gee he has lost weight. And again the old chestnut, he ain't got the numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Get Real Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 Offer? Can somebody really be that stupid? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Samui Bodoh Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, webfact said: Prayut said he remained undecided whether he would accept an invitation to be prime minister if asked by pro-junta groups Why does he spout this nonsense? Does anyone (ANYONE!!!) believe it? Of course he wants to be PM; it is the only way that history MIGHT be kind to him as at the moment he is simply a coup-leader thug. But, there is real doubt that he can become PM legitimately as the numbers don't seem to be there. In order to have any legitimacy, the election(s) have to be both fair and seen to be fair, and that is very much in question already, one year in advance (or perhaps longer). If that threshold isn't met, he will go down in the history books as a strongman who was (eventually) tossed out by the Thai people, nothing more. And that thought kills him. The cold, hard truth for future Thai leaders is that they will be compared to both Thaksin and Yingluck for a long time to come as they set the standard of being chosen in a relatively free and fair election by the Thai people. Any leader, Prayut included, will be judged by that standard and if they cannot be seen to be chosen in a relatively free and fair election by the Thai people, they will be seen as... less. That thought kills him, I am certain. But, there it is. Edited March 6, 2018 by Samui Bodoh Lack of coffee 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Awaiting an offer eh? I would think there is enough money in the treasury that he controls. maybe not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baboon Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 34 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said: Why does he spout this nonsense? Does anyone (ANYONE!!!) believe it? Of course he wants to be PM; it is the only way that history MIGHT be kind to him as at the moment he is simply a coup-leader thug. But, there is real doubt that he can become PM legitimately as the numbers don't seem to be there. In order to have any legitimacy, the election(s) have to be both fair and seen to be fair, and that is very much in question already, one year in advance (or perhaps longer). If that threshold isn't met, he will go down in the history books as a strongman who was (eventually) tossed out by the Thai people, nothing more. And that thought kills him. The cold, hard truth for future Thai leaders is that they will be compared to both Thaksin and Yingluck for a long time to come as they set the standard of being chosen in a relatively free and fair election by the Thai people. Any leader, Prayut included, will be judged by that standard and if they cannot be seen to be chosen in a relatively free and fair election by the Thai people, they will be seen as... less. That thought kills him, I am certain. But, there it is. Correct as ever. This is why he needs to be 'asked' as no way is even he stupid enough to campaign on his merits. His ego let alone his intellect is far too fragile and any even half-decent political scientist would demolish him. What does he have to offer other than the same spiel Thai generals have used to justify repression for decades, especially now the trump card has been removed from the deck? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 Completely deluded in his own little world. I guess the day starts with mirror mirror etc. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Today a picture of modesty, humility and humbleness. And just the day before he was in a rage and bashing desks with his fists and ranting about unregistered workers. A two legged chameleon if ever there was one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: “But I have warned you, you have to vote for a government with good governance,” Prayut said. rich blend of unbridled arrogance and thinly veiled self-interest; seems he is one of the few that believes he embodies good governance 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdrwdrwd Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Channeling Mugatu again I see. He's so hot right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 Sad fact is the silly bugger thinks he is doing a good job. Thinks he is loved by the people. Definitely living in la-la land. 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAG Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: Regarding an anti-establishment group to be led by pro-democracy billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and law professor Piyabutr Saengkanikkul, Prayut said he welcomed their plan to form a party but said their success would depend on whether people voted for them. “But I have warned you, you have to vote for a government with good governance,” Prayut said We heard this "warning"about voting for the good people before from him, when he was head of the army and Pheu Thai (Yingluck) was elected. Steps were put in train which resulted in a coup! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAG Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, JAG said: We heard this "warning"about voting for the good people before from him, when he was head of the army and Pheu Thai (Yingluck) was elected. Steps were put in train which resulted in a coup! ...continued. what a revealing statement though isn't it - I have warned you who to vote for, and by extension (given past actions) I am the one who decides if the electorates decision can stand. A divine right to rule? Ego on a cosmic scale? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grumbleweed Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 Waiting to be asked to take control??? He's going soft in his old age, or he's forgotten that a gun is worth a thousand votes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 'Let me make you an offer you can't refuse' - The Godfather. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 He's just being clever in reality. Waiting to see which will be the strongest party first, no point in joining a no-hoper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: “But I have warned you, you have to vote for a government with good governance,” Prayut said. To me, the above statement sums up this person. Define for me 'good governance'; what is the benchmark for that? How can this be classed as anyway democratic? The signs are there already that there will not be a fair election anytime soon in the LOS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467848 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 His nose should be a meter long with all the porkies he comes out with. Break out the Pinocchio masks... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'm sure the company that provides his silk suits will be desperate for him to stay as PM. It'll cause a major dent in their profits if Prayut is out of the public eye (unless he wears them around the house as well) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ossy Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: “I haven’t been contacted by anyone yet and even if I ever were, I don’t know if I would accept their invitation. “Anyway, only one party can nominate me [to be prime minister]. I don’t know. It hasn’t come up yet. We haven’t even lifted the [political] ban yet.” There's definitely something about this 'man' that makes me want to throw up. Perhaps, if he had the guts to lift the ban and give other interested parties at least the chance to meet and to talk things over, whilst he's doing his grand-canvassing tour of Thailand, we could afford him a little respect . . . perhaps. No . . . perhaps not. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob12345 Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 You want a good offer? How about 4 more years as absolute ruler, as much money as you can get your hands on with no need to explain any of it, amnesty for everything, jobs for all your buddies, some nice government contracts for your family and a dozen luxury watches for your number 2 for starters? Anything more you want? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Bob12345 said: You want a good offer? How about 4 more years as absolute ruler, as much money as you can get your hands on with no need to explain any of it, amnesty for everything, jobs for all your buddies, some nice government contracts for your family and a dozen luxury watches for your number 2 for starters? Anything more you want? Well , he has all that now. He was kind of hoping for a better offer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut said he remained undecided whether he would accept an invitation to be prime minister if asked by pro-junta groups and added: “I haven’t been contacted by anyone yet and even if I ever were, I don’t know if I would accept their invitation. To some people lying is more natural than breathing...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut: remaining as PM would depend on offer That sound like a line by Demi Moore taken from the movie 'Indecent Proposal". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Of course it depends on the offer, but I bet he he is quite busy trying to arrange support so such an offer is good for him. I really hope he fails, but if he gets enough votes should we accept it then ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: “But I have warned you, you have to vote for a government with good governance,” Prayut said Ooops, there goes his chance of being a Prime Minister? Bring it on folks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 In a democracy, one would think the "offer" can only come in the from of his party (or a coalition including it) having the majority of votes. But then again..... TIT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, mikebell said: 'Let me make you an offer you can't refuse' - The Godfather. I'll raise you 2 Richard Milles and a Rolex Daytona! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, robblok said: Of course it depends on the offer, but I bet he he is quite busy trying to arrange support so such an offer is good for him. I really hope he fails, but if he gets enough votes should we accept it then ? My respected poster, Robblok . . . You can not be serious. One way or another, he should still have his seat yanked from under his what-yuma-callum. I don't know about you, but I long for the day. What will he do . . . return to the army, with his tail between his legs? Or has he already got sufficient funds to see him through hard times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Ossy said: My respected poster, Robblok . . . You can not be serious. One way or another, he should still have his seat yanked from under his what-yuma-callum. I don't know about you, but I long for the day. What will he do . . . return to the army, with his tail between his legs? Or has he already got sufficient funds to see him through hard times? Did you actually read my post.. the part where I said I hope he fails. I don't want him to be the next PM... but i questioned that if he has enough votes (and I don't mean minority PM but really a lot in his coalition so its the biggest. Should we then respect it or not ? If he brokers deals with PTP guys to break off and with others.. and the people really vote for him.. what then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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