Prayut ‘can’t think of any PM candidates’ other than himself

By WASAMON AUDJARINT 
THE NATION

 

 

JUNTA CHIEF SAYS HE IS YET TO BE APPROACHED WITH OFFER BY ANY PARTY

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday that he could think of no other candidate to become head of government after the election other than himself.

 

“I have no idea,” Prayut responded to Government House reporters when asked whether he would think of any other possibilities.

“You make me this famous. You could also bring some other names up,” he added.

 

The junta leader was reluctant to talk about his political path after a long-delayed election now set to be held next February.

 

New rules regarding the parliamentary system and PM selection stipulated in the 2017 charter also make it likely that the next government head needs support from small and medium-size political parties, or junta-appointed senators, or both.

 

Many new parties that have applied for registration with the Election Commission since last month have also come up with a clear agenda to support Prayut or enable the junta to continue in power.

 

Given the current circumstances, plus continued suppression of political parties, observers view Prayut as almost the sole possibility to become the next PM. Last week, his deputy Somkid Jatusripitak, who heads the government’s economic team, also hinted that he would support Prayut as next PM. This came amid speculation that Somkid might prepare to set up a pro-Prayut party.

 

Prayut yesterday said he acknowledged “what is going on” but stressed that no one has approached him to take a position in any new political party so far.

 

“I will have to see whether the position is in line with what I’ve done earlier,” the junta chief said. “For now, I don’t know anything. I may get clearer politically after meeting with political parties.”

 

Prayut appeared to refer to a talk between representatives from the ruling junta, National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), and political parties to be held in June. Despite the junta’s claim to create “mutual understanding” on election-related laws and regulations ahead of the national vote, critics viewed that it could be an opportunity for the junta to make parties comply with their scheme.

 

“I don’t hate politics. I just hate politics with corruption and no good governance,” he added.

 

With the country having no elections at any level for over four years, Prayut said it was possible to have “one or two” local elections prior to the nationwide one.

 

Local elections are held to elect members of provincial and tambon administrative organisations and of Bangkok’s city councils, as well as to elect the Bangkok governor.

 

Elected Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, who is the  predecessor of the current office holder Asawin Kwanmuang, was sacked using the junta’s sweeping Article 44 order after a series of corruption scandals. He was replaced by his then-deputy Asawin.

 

“We’ll have to see how the situation will be. If we don’t have enough time, we can always extend it,” Prayut said yesterday.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30342930

 

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nar·cis·sism

ˈnärsəˌsizəm/

extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.

Edited April 10, 20188 yr by Thaiwrath

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

Despite the junta’s claim to create “mutual understanding” on election-related laws and regulations ahead of the national vote, critics viewed that it could be an opportunity for the junta to make parties comply with their scheme.

Funny, I have a long list of preferable candidates for PM, beginning with an old rusty bird cage that is rotting near my house. But, I don't get a vote... 

 

Given the insufferable arrogance on display, it behooves the political parties to soon make clear that they will withhold legitimacy if there is not a fair process, and to do so soon and often. It is worth remembering that the only reason that there is talk of an election is that the Junta/Prayut needs to get some kind of legitimacy and/or mandate from the people, and that mandate (leaving aside the formal structures) needs to come from the people via their representatives. Simply put, if Prayut wants to continue, he needs a certain amount of endorsement from his political opponents; the example of Abhisit endorsing Yingluck's victory in the 2011 election comes to mind. Failure to get the backing of ones opponents after an election would mean that the Junta/Prayut would simply continue as 'thugs who stole power' and nothing more. And then he would forever be seen as 'less' than either Thaksin or Yingluck; that would gnaw at his soul on a daily basis!!

 

The parties needs to begin to make that argument soon and it needs slow but ever-increasing volume as time goes on. Should the parties allow Prayut to make all the rules and act as he pleases without comment, then that is a form of acquiescence. And acquiescence equals acceptance.

 

Political parties have more power than it appears. Time to (slowly!) begin using it.

 

Edited April 10, 20188 yr by Samui Bodoh
Lack of coffee

I can't think of any either...amazing!

Any serious response to this would get me banned, so I'm not going there.

Just now, tropo said:

Any serious response to this would get me banned, so I'm not going there.

Yep.

 

You could also die from a strangulated hernia caused by laughing too much-so it is a health hazard as well.

Um, say no more

1 hour ago, webfact said:

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday that he could think of no other candidate to become head of government after the election other than himself.

 

“I have no idea,” Prayut responded

indeed he has no idea; this is the embodiment of bad governance attitude; we need him gone

The prime example of "Absolute power corrupts absolutely".

Meanwhile back in the real world.

I wonder what actually goes on in his mind, he believes he is the answer to Thailands problems.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“I don’t hate politics. I just hate politics with corruption and no good governance,” he added.

Yeah right, got it!

1 minute ago, colinneil said:

Meanwhile back in the real world.

I wonder what actually goes on in his mind, he believes he is the answer to Thailands problems.

 

About the same that goes on in any other Thai mind,actually...

 

The drama!The traditional dress!The temples!The water buffaloes..the magically acquired baht!!

 

This one's a keeper,Colin.

Mirror mirror on the wall,

who is the best PM ?

It's almost as if somebody might be waiting to see which party gains traction before inserting themselves at the helm.

Edited April 10, 20188 yr by rwdrwdrwd

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“I have no idea,” Prayut responded to Government House reporters when asked whether he would think of any other possibilities

There you have it, no idea. Amidst the political rising of new blood and old faces the man admits he could form no opinion on what's happening. Too busy with fantasy lyrics to his next ode to the nation.

 

Deluded and completely self absorbed. 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

If we don’t have enough time, we can always extend it,” Prayut said yesterday.

A wink is as good as a nod to blind man. The foundations have been laid for another delay.

Quote

“I have no idea,” Prayut responded to Government House reporters when asked whether he would think of any other possibilities.

“You make me this famous. You could also bring some other names up,” he added.

But if you do..

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“You make me this famous

Infamous is a better word.

If we don't have enough time we can always extend it. 

My crystal ball has always said, there will not be an election in February 2019. 

Why would a small group with a full army, tanks, and absolute power even contemplate giving it up. 

Nobody could be that virtuous. 

 

All about me me me me.....

My oh my. It wasn't too long ago that this forum  sang the praises of the man.

How fickle are the farangs.......

I don’t hate politics. I just hate politics with corruption and no good governance,” he added . The devil is in the detail.

I can think of lots there's Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse and of course Cheetah the monkey from the Tarzan series, although Cheetah's not a Baboon. That's to name just a few

Only You...(And You Alone)....

 

 

Only you can make all this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright
Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do
And fill my heart with love for only you

Only you can make all this change in me
For it's true, you are my destiny
When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do
You're my dream come true, my one and only you

Only you can make this change in me
For it's true, you are my destiny
When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do
You're my dream come true, my one and only you

 

Somebody´s got a case of a clear God-complex.

11 minutes ago, JOC said:

Only You...(And You Alone)....

 

 

Only you can make all this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright
Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do
And fill my heart with love for only you

Only you can make all this change in me
For it's true, you are my destiny
When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do
You're my dream come true, my one and only you

Only you can make this change in me
For it's true, you are my destiny
When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do
You're my dream come true, my one and only you

 

Aw Geee..thank you.

 

Signed: Field Marshal Jolligoodfellow: VC,DFM,MM,KCMG,Golden Order of the Chinese Draqon,parachute wings (with 2 bars)

Edited April 11, 20188 yr by Odysseus123

me me me me

And of course the neighbourhood doesn't really encourage any other kind of approach. I have in mind the Great Leader just across the border from us here in Surin ... 

Ego Ego Ego

 

So sad. You could even call it dangerously sad.........................