Constitutional Court removes another hurdle to next election

[webfact]

Constitutional Court removes another hurdle to next election

By KAS CHANWANPEN 
THE NATION 

 

 

THE general election planned for next February can go ahead after the Constitutional Court yesterday ruled that the organic law governing the Lower House was constitutional.

 

The verdict comes six weeks after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) took the controversial bill to the court over a provision banning people who don’t exercise their right to vote from holding political office, and providing assistance to disabled people inside the polling booth.

 

Critics had questioned whether the judicial exercise was an effort to prolong the ruling and delay the election through extending the legislation and amendment process. Legislators had red-flagged the two points in the MP election bill, saying they could bring problems in the future and might even lead to the annulment of the election results.

 

The court, however, voted unanimously that the bill was in line with the Constitution. The verdict means no amendments will be required and the road map to the election is unlikely to be delayed further. 

 

Although some legislators had argued that prohibiting voters who failed to exercise their voting right from taking political office would be a deprivation of their right, the court said the Constitution actually allowed such a limitation unless the voters provided justifiable reason for why they had not voted.

 

Regarding NLA members’ fears that providing assistance to disabled voters in the polling centre might violate the confidentiality principle of voting, the court explained the facilitation remained within the limits set by the Constitution. 

 

Last week, the Constitutional Court also gave the green light to the organic law governing the Upper House and the NLA can now send it to the prime minister to present for royal endorsement.

 

Currently, one more law relevant to the election is being considered by the court – the political parties law. It was passed late last year. However, the junta issued an order to amend it, setting a new timeframe for political parties’ arrangements in preparing for the election.

 

That led political parties to complain that the new schedule was impractical and some resulting arrangements required violated their rights. 

 

The court said yesterday it would deliver a verdict next week to determine the constitutionality of the amendment. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30346629

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-05-31

[Samui Bodoh]

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Why?

 

The Junta is running out of legislative reasons to delay it further. They claimed that they took over to end 'chaos' and return Thailand to a smoothly running government; it would be the height of hypocrisy to state that was the reason for the coup then not follow through. Yes, they have been hypocrites before (and will be again), but there are limits...

 

Various Junta initiatives are coming to fruition or will be around early next year; the prime example being the Thai Niyom. Consider the timing as the military is currently going around holding meetings and setting up political networks which they hope will support them. Then, allowing for a bit of time for administration, the funds should start flowing late this year/early next year, coincidentally just before an election.

 

I am happy to be corrected, but I seem to recall many of the decisions regarding promotions and allocation of posts for the military occur during the latter part of the year; I am certain the Junta would want a last crack at putting their supporters in place before going to the polls.

 

Government spending is boosting the economy at the moment, and if there is a political push over the next few months, much more can get out to 'super-charge' the economy in order for the Junta to claim success of their economic policies. It would also allow for funds to go to their supporters and bribe-able politicos in the various provinces.

 

As much as I hate to admit it, the Junta does have some supporters. That said, I think it very unlikely that the Junta will be able to actually increase its support; accepting that support won't go up, it is logical to go to the polls sooner rather than later as delay will likely mean less enthusiasm and less support the longer they stay in government.

 

The opposition parties are still in the early stages of getting organized and are crippled to an extent due to the administrative requirements forced on them by the Junta. Whether or not the ban on politics is lifted or not, it is logical to assume that the parties ARE organizing; for the Junta it is better to go to the polls before that is an effective action.

 

Finally, the Thai people expect it. Yes, the Junta has delayed the polls before, but they are at the end of what would be a normal mandate and it is clear that the people are getting a bit pissed at the delay. Voting has become a part of Thai culture, and it is clear that there is a growing trend towards action; it usually starts with the students (we have seen it already), the parties will jump in, and soon the population will follow. I don't believe that the Junta can delay much longer.

 

Some of the questions on my mind are;

• Will the Junta try to ban parties, especially the PTP? If so, when?
• Will the parties unite unofficially into pro/anti junta camps? Or try to go it alone?
• What administrative hurdles will the Junta try to use to hurt the parties?
• Will the parties start loudly criticizing the process in order to raise questions about legitimacy?
• The election will not be 'free and fair', but how un-free and un-fair?
• Will the Thai people's wishes be reflected in the outcome? And, if yes, will the Junta respect that?

I could go on, but...

 

Thoughts?

[cornishcarlos]

I think they will only go to the polls, if they "think" they have no chance of losing ie Prayut getting voted back in as PM outsider.

As we saw in Malaysia though, things don't always go as planned !!

There will be a minimum of time granted to parties to get organised. As above, the Junta should call the election sooner, rather than later for maximum advantage.

I think Future Forward will not be allowed to contest the election, a reason will be found to ban them. They could well be the "malaysia result" the Junta don't want ?

 

Anyway, this is all a bit serious at 6am... No snakes in toilet stories today ???

[YetAnother]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

and the road map to the election is unlikely to be delayed further. 

says who ? opposition to the current rulers is still not strong enough; those in the upper echelons of arrogance can still do whatever they want

[cornishcarlos]

4 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

opposition to the current rulers is still not strong enough;

 

Which is exactly why they will not delay the election any longer... Otherwise, opposition might become too strong !!!

[Oziex1]

1 hour ago, cornishcarlos said:

I think they will only go to the polls, if they "think" they have no chance of losing ie Prayut getting voted back in as PM outsider.

As we saw in Malaysia though, things don't always go as planned !!

There will be a minimum of time granted to parties to get organised. As above, the Junta should call the election sooner, rather than later for maximum advantage.

I think Future Forward will not be allowed to contest the election, a reason will be found to ban them. They could well be the "malaysia result" the Junta don't want ?

 

Anyway, this is all a bit serious at 6am... No snakes in toilet stories today ???

What do you mean,  "no snakes in the toilet".  This is about politics, same,  same.

[Darcula]

A brief history lesson:

 

28 Jun 2014 - Prayuth pledges elections by Oct 2015

09 Feb 2015 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2016

09 Aug 2016 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2017

10 Oct 2017 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2018

27 Feb 2018 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2019

 

Expect another announcement around August.

[Cadbury]

This election is being designed as a one horse race. While the rest of the field is still locked in the stables the PM has bolted out of the gate and is half way around the course. Hurdles are now being erected before the rest of the field is allowed out onto the track.

He has been on his own private election campaign roadshow for some months with his huge bag of Thai Niyom money and an army of publicly funded staff and resources.

All this under the disguise of conducting parliamentary sittings at strategic political (marginal) provinces throughout the country. He must be deluded if he thinks people can't see through this.

Remember the last public gathering with a rent-a-crowd of 30,000 people (29,995 more than allowed by law) with the MC shouting to the people. "the more you clap the more money he will give you". Disgusting!

 

 

[Dave67]

I think there will be an election and this Junta will be ousted in such a huge defeat they will be unable to have any influence again in Thai politics again.

 

Malaysia is a good example, nobody, though Najib Razak would lose even me as it would mean him going to prison so a manufactured with was expected but a landslide win for the opposition has him on a flight ban and facing prison

[Eligius]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Why?

 

The Junta is running out of legislative reasons to delay it further. They claimed that they took over to end 'chaos' and return Thailand to a smoothly running government; it would be the height of hypocrisy to state that was the reason for the coup then not follow through. Yes, they have been hypocrites before (and will be again), but there are limits...

 

Various Junta initiatives are coming to fruition or will be around early next year; the prime example being the Thai Niyom. Consider the timing as the military is currently going around holding meetings and setting up political networks which they hope will support them. Then, allowing for a bit of time for administration, the funds should start flowing late this year/early next year, coincidentally just before an election.

 

I am happy to be corrected, but I seem to recall many of the decisions regarding promotions and allocation of posts for the military occur during the latter part of the year; I am certain the Junta would want a last crack at putting their supporters in place before going to the polls.

 

Government spending is boosting the economy at the moment, and if there is a political push over the next few months, much more can get out to 'super-charge' the economy in order for the Junta to claim success of their economic policies. It would also allow for funds to go to their supporters and bribe-able politicos in the various provinces.

 

As much as I hate to admit it, the Junta does have some supporters. That said, I think it very unlikely that the Junta will be able to actually increase its support; accepting that support won't go up, it is logical to go to the polls sooner rather than later as delay will likely mean less enthusiasm and less support the longer they stay in government.

 

The opposition parties are still in the early stages of getting organized and are crippled to an extent due to the administrative requirements forced on them by the Junta. Whether or not the ban on politics is lifted or not, it is logical to assume that the parties ARE organizing; for the Junta it is better to go to the polls before that is an effective action.

 

Finally, the Thai people expect it. Yes, the Junta has delayed the polls before, but they are at the end of what would be a normal mandate and it is clear that the people are getting a bit pissed at the delay. Voting has become a part of Thai culture, and it is clear that there is a growing trend towards action; it usually starts with the students (we have seen it already), the parties will jump in, and soon the population will follow. I don't believe that the Junta can delay much longer.

 

Some of the questions on my mind are;

• Will the Junta try to ban parties, especially the PTP? If so, when?
• Will the parties unite unofficially into pro/anti junta camps? Or try to go it alone?
• What administrative hurdles will the Junta try to use to hurt the parties?
• Will the parties start loudly criticizing the process in order to raise questions about legitimacy?
• The election will not be 'free and fair', but how un-free and un-fair?
• Will the Thai people's wishes be reflected in the outcome? And, if yes, will the Junta respect that?

I could go on, but...

 

Thoughts?

I tend to agree with you on the slightly growing chance of an election early-ish next year - BUT I still think the junta will magically come up with (or 'death' - will throw up) excuses for a further long delay in the 'election'. The fact is, the junta (especially Prayut) are power junkies now; they are addicted to power, and they know that it is far easier to just carry on as they are doing now (with supreme command and control) rather than have to dilute their power to some extent with an 'election' and its outcome. We should not think that all decisions made by Thai dinosaurs are rational; they often are not. We should not underestimate psychological factors - the drug of absolute power (Section 44 and all that) which they simply cannot break free from now. They are hooked on it - they won't risk it all too swiftly.

 

So, yes, I agree that an election (bogus, as we all know, because all sorts of idiotic and unfair conditions and provisos will be put in place) is beginning to look more likely for early-ish next year than it did, say, two months ago, but it is still very, very possible that certain 'sad' events will intervene (or even a joyous one) to delay that 'election' for months to come. My money is still on a delay. The dinosaurs just do not want to face the electorate - and receive the massive kick in the teeth that the electorate will deliver to them (if the 'election' is even half-ways honest). The junta will contrive - by foul means or foul - any excuse, no matter how implausible and ridiculous, threatening or sorrowful - to delay the election again. All that this mob (and they are a mob, a gang) know is power - and clinging on to it for all they are worth (not much). It won't be easy to prize their blood-stained fingers away from the levers of absolute power and control. 

 

A reckoning and a violent conflict (although of relatively small dimensions) seem almost inevitable. Wait and see!

 

Edited May 31, 2018 by Eligius

[tracker1]

One only has to look at the Cambodian elections to see where the General is going ! when I read the headlineI thought they have removed the General wrong again 

[hansnl]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Why?

 

The Junta is running out of legislative reasons to delay it further. They claimed that they took over to end 'chaos' and return Thailand to a smoothly running government; it would be the height of hypocrisy to state that was the reason for the coup then not follow through. Yes, they have been hypocrites before (and will be again), but there are limits...

 

Various Junta initiatives are coming to fruition or will be around early next year; the prime example being the Thai Niyom. Consider the timing as the military is currently going around holding meetings and setting up political networks which they hope will support them. Then, allowing for a bit of time for administration, the funds should start flowing late this year/early next year, coincidentally just before an election.

 

I am happy to be corrected, but I seem to recall many of the decisions regarding promotions and allocation of posts for the military occur during the latter part of the year; I am certain the Junta would want a last crack at putting their supporters in place before going to the polls.

 

Government spending is boosting the economy at the moment, and if there is a political push over the next few months, much more can get out to 'super-charge' the economy in order for the Junta to claim success of their economic policies. It would also allow for funds to go to their supporters and bribe-able politicos in the various provinces.

 

As much as I hate to admit it, the Junta does have some supporters. That said, I think it very unlikely that the Junta will be able to actually increase its support; accepting that support won't go up, it is logical to go to the polls sooner rather than later as delay will likely mean less enthusiasm and less support the longer they stay in government.

 

The opposition parties are still in the early stages of getting organized and are crippled to an extent due to the administrative requirements forced on them by the Junta. Whether or not the ban on politics is lifted or not, it is logical to assume that the parties ARE organizing; for the Junta it is better to go to the polls before that is an effective action.

 

Finally, the Thai people expect it. Yes, the Junta has delayed the polls before, but they are at the end of what would be a normal mandate and it is clear that the people are getting a bit pissed at the delay. Voting has become a part of Thai culture, and it is clear that there is a growing trend towards action; it usually starts with the students (we have seen it already), the parties will jump in, and soon the population will follow. I don't believe that the Junta can delay much longer.

 

Some of the questions on my mind are;

• Will the Junta try to ban parties, especially the PTP? If so, when?
• Will the parties unite unofficially into pro/anti junta camps? Or try to go it alone?
• What administrative hurdles will the Junta try to use to hurt the parties?
• Will the parties start loudly criticizing the process in order to raise questions about legitimacy?
• The election will not be 'free and fair', but how un-free and un-fair?
• Will the Thai people's wishes be reflected in the outcome? And, if yes, will the Junta respect that?

I could go on, but...

 

Thoughts?

"As much as I hate to admit it, the junta has some supporters".

I do think the number of supporters, vocal and silent, would surprise you.

 

[mtls2005]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Very easy to come up with a few issues to push any "election" out into 2020, which is the year some mentioned way back in 2014 as realistic. There may also be some big event which requires a lengthy period of respect.

 

No sense holding an election if the outcome is not 100% guaranteed, then the Junta would look foolish and we'd have to have a counter-coup.

[baboon]

23 minutes ago, hansnl said:

"As much as I hate to admit it, the junta has some supporters".

I do think the number of supporters, vocal and silent, would surprise you.

 

Right back at you from the other side of the fence: I do think the number of supporters, vocal and silent, would surprise YOU. Why else are they scrabbling desperately for any half plausible sounding excuse to delay elections they have already rigged? Why hasn't it been held already, in fact? That's what you do when you are at the hight of your power and popularity...

[connda]

Even if they have an election, the constrains on forming opposition parties, such as the freedom to assemble, are still being constrained in such as way as to make it next to impossible to form a party whose platform is based on principles that go counter to the ruling junta's agenda.  My guess is that the regime will continue to toss spanner wrenches into the machinations of a free and open, democratic electoral process.

Edited May 31, 2018 by connda

[sammieuk1]

They still have The Chair Beaches Brook and Canal Turn to negotiate and many more hurdles in between.

[BobBKK]

1 hour ago, hansnl said:

"As much as I hate to admit it, the junta has some supporters".

I do think the number of supporters, vocal and silent, would surprise you.

 

Well we don't know because they ban elections. I'd say 5% at a guess (was 50% 4 years ago). They ban/delay and make up false charges because they FEAR losing their power. It's not rocket science.   

[Anak Nakal]

I not know if election or no.

I know Prayut bad.

Go away!

[thaiguzzi]

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Thoughts?

Nah. Loads of things could or will crop up;

 

# A certain "important" death and following funeral.

# A certain coronation going wrong.

# A huge cache of arms or "war weapons" are discovered along with a handy bunch of political paraphanalia...

# A bomb "mysteriously" goes off in a public place...

# Too many students are arrested in a demonstration that goes astray...

       And a bunch more excuses that I can't be arsed about thinking, but no doubt will arise.

[fullcave]

Democracy Cambodian Thai style. 

 

Once the outcome is insured the election will be permitted. 

[Eric Loh]

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

I feel that too SB. The junta has really ran out of excuses and now faces legal challenges, growing public discontent and internal fracturing. 

 

In the first 'honeymoon' year, the general sentiment was still supportive of the coup for the sake of some peace. In 2015-2016, they can use the excuse of the need to hold the referendum and a new constitution before any election and legally that seem fair. The unfortunately demise and the preparation for funeral and succession from 2016-2017 were generally acceptable for the sake of security and peaceful transition. This year  the junta used up their last card by stating that the 4 organic laws for election must be completed and 1 organic law has to be vetted by the constitutional court. The court voted unanimously that the bill was in line with the constitution and no more amendments will be required and the road map to the election is unlikely to be delayed further. It will be even more clearer when the bills are sent for royal endorsement. Huge legal challenge if the junta don't follow the legal period to hold election. Doubt they will risk a royal endorsement addict.

 

[tigerfeet]

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Why?

 

The Junta is running out of legislative reasons to delay it further. They claimed that they took over to end 'chaos' and return Thailand to a smoothly running government; it would be the height of hypocrisy to state that was the reason for the coup then not follow through. Yes, they have been hypocrites before (and will be again), but there are limits...

 

Various Junta initiatives are coming to fruition or will be around early next year; the prime example being the Thai Niyom. Consider the timing as the military is currently going around holding meetings and setting up political networks which they hope will support them. Then, allowing for a bit of time for administration, the funds should start flowing late this year/early next year, coincidentally just before an election.

 

I am happy to be corrected, but I seem to recall many of the decisions regarding promotions and allocation of posts for the military occur during the latter part of the year; I am certain the Junta would want a last crack at putting their supporters in place before going to the polls.

 

Government spending is boosting the economy at the moment, and if there is a political push over the next few months, much more can get out to 'super-charge' the economy in order for the Junta to claim success of their economic policies. It would also allow for funds to go to their supporters and bribe-able politicos in the various provinces.

 

As much as I hate to admit it, the Junta does have some supporters. That said, I think it very unlikely that the Junta will be able to actually increase its support; accepting that support won't go up, it is logical to go to the polls sooner rather than later as delay will likely mean less enthusiasm and less support the longer they stay in government.

 

The opposition parties are still in the early stages of getting organized and are crippled to an extent due to the administrative requirements forced on them by the Junta. Whether or not the ban on politics is lifted or not, it is logical to assume that the parties ARE organizing; for the Junta it is better to go to the polls before that is an effective action.

 

Finally, the Thai people expect it. Yes, the Junta has delayed the polls before, but they are at the end of what would be a normal mandate and it is clear that the people are getting a bit pissed at the delay. Voting has become a part of Thai culture, and it is clear that there is a growing trend towards action; it usually starts with the students (we have seen it already), the parties will jump in, and soon the population will follow. I don't believe that the Junta can delay much longer.

 

Some of the questions on my mind are;

• Will the Junta try to ban parties, especially the PTP? If so, when?
• Will the parties unite unofficially into pro/anti junta camps? Or try to go it alone?
• What administrative hurdles will the Junta try to use to hurt the parties?
• Will the parties start loudly criticizing the process in order to raise questions about legitimacy?
• The election will not be 'free and fair', but how un-free and un-fair?
• Will the Thai people's wishes be reflected in the outcome? And, if yes, will the Junta respect that?

I could go on, but...

 

Thoughts?

i for one will not be holding my breath on a election next year .they are recruiting for the armed forces all over , a 15% increase last year? why? 

[Eric Loh]

5 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Doubt they will risk a royal endorsement addict

edict.

[tigermoth]

3 hours ago, Dave67 said:

I think there will be an election and this Junta will be ousted in such a huge defeat they will be unable to have any influence again in Thai politics again.

 

Malaysia is a good example, nobody, though Najib Razak would lose even me as it would mean him going to prison so a manufactured with was expected but a landslide win for the opposition has him on a flight ban and facing prison

I hope you're right. The military should have no part in governments and do not in democratic countries such as the UK, Australia, New Zealand and many more. This is covered in the constitution of these countries.

[lubfishin]

5 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I am coming around to the idea that the election will actually occur early next year, if not precisely in February.

 

Why?

 

The Junta is running out of legislative reasons to delay it further. They claimed that they took over to end 'chaos' and return Thailand to a smoothly running government; it would be the height of hypocrisy to state that was the reason for the coup then not follow through. Yes, they have been hypocrites before (and will be again), but there are limits...

 

Various Junta initiatives are coming to fruition or will be around early next year; the prime example being the Thai Niyom. Consider the timing as the military is currently going around holding meetings and setting up political networks which they hope will support them. Then, allowing for a bit of time for administration, the funds should start flowing late this year/early next year, coincidentally just before an election.

 

I am happy to be corrected, but I seem to recall many of the decisions regarding promotions and allocation of posts for the military occur during the latter part of the year; I am certain the Junta would want a last crack at putting their supporters in place before going to the polls.

 

Government spending is boosting the economy at the moment, and if there is a political push over the next few months, much more can get out to 'super-charge' the economy in order for the Junta to claim success of their economic policies. It would also allow for funds to go to their supporters and bribe-able politicos in the various provinces.

 

As much as I hate to admit it, the Junta does have some supporters. That said, I think it very unlikely that the Junta will be able to actually increase its support; accepting that support won't go up, it is logical to go to the polls sooner rather than later as delay will likely mean less enthusiasm and less support the longer they stay in government.

 

The opposition parties are still in the early stages of getting organized and are crippled to an extent due to the administrative requirements forced on them by the Junta. Whether or not the ban on politics is lifted or not, it is logical to assume that the parties ARE organizing; for the Junta it is better to go to the polls before that is an effective action.

 

Finally, the Thai people expect it. Yes, the Junta has delayed the polls before, but they are at the end of what would be a normal mandate and it is clear that the people are getting a bit pissed at the delay. Voting has become a part of Thai culture, and it is clear that there is a growing trend towards action; it usually starts with the students (we have seen it already), the parties will jump in, and soon the population will follow. I don't believe that the Junta can delay much longer.

 

Some of the questions on my mind are;

• Will the Junta try to ban parties, especially the PTP? If so, when?
• Will the parties unite unofficially into pro/anti junta camps? Or try to go it alone?
• What administrative hurdles will the Junta try to use to hurt the parties?
• Will the parties start loudly criticizing the process in order to raise questions about legitimacy?
• The election will not be 'free and fair', but how un-free and un-fair?
• Will the Thai people's wishes be reflected in the outcome? And, if yes, will the Junta respect that?

I could go on, but...

 

Thoughts?

Very well presented. Thanks for insight. 

[quandow]

4 hours ago, Darcula said:

Expect another announcement around August.

AGAIN ya beat me to it!

[lubfishin]

What My Thai wife thinks.

 

My Thai wife who is more educated than most with a master's degree and hold an executive-level position in her company could not care at all who is in charge. She couldn't care if we have a democracy or a dictatorship. All she cares about is is the economy doing well and her ability to have a good life. I tried to debate with her regarding politics she just simply is not interested and tells me most Thai people really don't care as long as they have money in their pocket to spend. 

 

I asked her her about people who are protesting and resisting the junta she said mainly they are students they have a lot of time on their hands. 

 

I believe she represents the majority of Thai they just don't care. Or they are just used to this cycle That Never Ends.

[manhood]

With or without elections: the junta try to stay in power and also Prayut. So they will do anything to avoid to give a real chance to oposition parties. So now they push to get elections as fast as possible. Even they see they are not suceeding anymore and time will show that they nearly ruined the country and drop into a huge deficit!

But most of thais are like a big herd of......

thanks to students who try to stand up and make a change. Always students been the one group who enforced things thanging, and these happens since hundred of yours all around the world! Young people and students are the future and not the oldies wo try to keep all how it was (i#m also an oldie but like changes and look forward to future organised by young educated and smart people)

[ross163103]

3 hours ago, Darcula said:

A brief history lesson:

 

28 Jun 2014 - Prayuth pledges elections by Oct 2015

09 Feb 2015 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2016

09 Aug 2016 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2017

10 Oct 2017 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2018

27 Feb 2018 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2019

 

Expect another announcement around August.

Exactly! People forget that power is a drug and hard to kick the habit.

[Lupatria]

4 hours ago, Darcula said:

A brief history lesson:

 

28 Jun 2014 - Prayuth pledges elections by Oct 2015

09 Feb 2015 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2016

09 Aug 2016 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2017

10 Oct 2017 - Prayuth pledges elections by Nov 2018

27 Feb 2018 - Prayuth pledges elections by Feb 2019

 

Expect another announcement around August.

         Here are your choices conceived in general terms: