Tentative dates set for next general elections

[Odysseus123]

Great stuff!

I feel better now.

Gawd..wot a larf...

By the way,the chief pantomine actor has never been Gen Prayut...not in this production,anyway.

[anon467848]

I expect the Govt. will start rolling out a number of populist policies to win the hearts and minds of the people. Thaksin was very clever at initiating these various policies and it certainly worked for TRT...

 

I just hope that they don't resurrect the 1st family car and 100K rebate.... 

[Odysseus123]

12 minutes ago, merlin2002 said:

I expect the Govt. will start rolling out a number of populist policies to win the hearts and minds of the people. Thaksin was very clever at initiating these various policies and it certainly worked for TRT...

 

I just hope that they don't resurrect the 1st family car and 100K rebate.... 

Ah..of course..Thaksin..

 

In a land of Denial,Projection and Displacement..Thaksin is getting to be (even for the gov't circus)- a bit of old hat.

 

I prefer Hannibal myself "Hannibal ad portus!"

Edited August 20, 2018 by Odysseus123

[chrisinth]

3 hours ago, JAG said:

That is the only paragraph that means anything.

It still leaves a broad spectrum as to what is meant as a security threat in this instance.

 

Unless this is specified, it leaves all the power with the NCPO to interrupt as they see fit and add to the invisible list. 

[Katipo]

So we were told definitely in Feb 2019. Now we are being told end of Feb to May at the latest. I suspect the closer we get to Feb, the more likely it will be pushed out to May and beyond. Anyone beginning to notice a pattern here? ?

[Get Real]

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

The Election Commission's Chairman has no say on elections.

Of course not! That would be something that might have a slight chance to be called logic. That has been banned in this country since the day the first rice seed was stuck in the ground by the fingers of the first farmer.

[TeaMonkey]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Maj-General Piyapong Klinphan, a spokesman for the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), said the council had not found anything of concern or any security threats that might delay the election. 

 

I'm sure something will emerge. How about upsetting the students?

[nong38]

Might I suggest that a good clue to the election date would be get the PM's holiday dates, them you can knock them off for a start! I also think the current man in charge looks a good bet, not that you are allowed to bet of course on the date or the result in Thailand but you cross into Cambodia and see what odds you get.

[lvr181]

6 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

While I will be happy to see an election called, the question is under what rules? Will there be free discussion or will it be the hideous monstrosity that was the Charter referendum?

 

Will politicians be able to criticize the NCPO?

Will there be campaign rallies? Under what specific circumstances?

Will there be street rallies?

Will there be a 'caretaker' PM?

Will the Junta try to ban the PTP?

Will the military keep its nose out of things?

Will the Bureaucracy be allowed to be neutral?

???????????????????????

 

There are numerous questions that need to be answered before any sort of celebration can be held.

 

And, as the 'Devil is in the details' combined with the past performance of the Junta, I wouldn't be celebrating just yet. There still remains the very real idea that perhaps it is better to boycott rather than participate in an unfair process and give undeserved legitimacy to the Junta.

 

 

Will politicians be able to criticize the NCPO?                                           Doesn't matter

Will there be campaign rallies? Under what specific circumstances?  Hope so.

Will there be street rallies?                                                                            Hopefully without violence.

Will there be a 'caretaker' PM?                                                                      Doesn't matter.

Will the Junta try to ban the PTP?                                                               Hope not - otherwise it is hardly "democratic". (I am not a PTP supporter)

Will the military keep its nose out of things?                                            NEVER!!!!

Will the Bureaucracy be allowed to be neutral?                                        Is it neutral now and without corruption?

???????????????????????

 

There are numerous questions that need to be answered before any sort of celebration can be held.

 

REMEMBER the PM spoke about Thai "democracy" NOT western style democracy - don't get them mixed up! 

 

P.S. My bold.

Edited August 20, 2018 by lvr181
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[anon467848]

A while ago the Govt. said that the elections may be pushed back due to the Coronation of Rama X.... 

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, merlin2002 said:

I expect the Govt. will start rolling out a number of populist policies to win the hearts and minds of the people. Thaksin was very clever at initiating these various policies and it certainly worked for TRT...

 

I just hope that they don't resurrect the 1st family car and 100K rebate.... 

Why expect? The junta has been rolling out populist policies since they day one. Next stop, the south and the Riveria project. Got to win back the support from the rubber farmers and the fishermen.

 

Don't think they need to resurrect the first family car policy as the previous government saved the car industry after the big flood and major car manufacturers nervy about poor car sales and future and considering moving out. Junta just be grateful for that and enjoy the aftermath. 

[kentrot]

Yes "Crossy" I noticed that same glaring omission ....

Feb - March ---- WHAT YEAR ?   

20___  ????? 

[HHTel]

So when will the coronation be held?  That hasn't been announced and apparently that comes first.

And when will the ban on political gatherings be lifted?  This from Chano-cha only a few weeks ago:

 

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However, he remained coy about whether he would lift the ban on political gatherings of five people or more. He said if the prohibition is rescinded, people would come out to voice their discontent and..."things would go back to the same situation [of turmoil as before]".  

 

[hotchilli]

I wonder if they're taking notes on how Cambodia did it??

[Golden Triangle]

I too was under the impression that the coronation must take place before any thought can be given to elections, or am I confused ? it has been known ?

[lvr181]

4 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

I too was under the impression that the coronation must take place before any thought can be given to elections, or am I confused ? it has been known ?

If you are correct (about the coronation) then that will be a legitimate reason to further delay any election. 

[Eric Loh]

15 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

I too was under the impression that the coronation must take place before any thought can be given to elections, or am I confused ? it has been known ?

Coronation during an elected government does give an air of legitimacy and political correctness. Sure this has been thought out. Reason enough for the EC courage to pin an election date???? Maybe maybe not!!!!!

[JAG]

29 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

I too was under the impression that the coronation must take place before any thought can be given to elections, or am I confused ? it has been known ?

So was I (under that impression - not confused, I've been confused since I first stepped off an aeroplane at Don Muang donkeys years ago)!

 

I think we can safely say that there are a number of excuses " in the bank".

 

The chairmanship of ASEAN is probably the first to be deployed, if only because it has a timescale outside Junta control. Certain health issues (highlighted today) could impose a one year delay, after that year then the delay until after a coronation; two years plus?

 

That's without any concerns about "unrest", real or manufactured.

Edited August 20, 2018 by JAG

[Eligius]

This is actually old news. The Authorities mentioned some weeks ago that the election could be held between February and May. The news was meaningless then - and it is meaningless now.

 

Why?

 

Because the people who make these pronouncements are part of a cabal that lies, and lies, and lies, and lies, and lies, and lies.

 

They have no shame, no honour, no probity, and no integrity.

[Media1]

10 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

While I will be happy to see an election called, the question is under what rules? Will there be free discussion or will it be the hideous monstrosity that was the Charter referendum?

 

Will politicians be able to criticize the NCPO?

Will there be campaign rallies? Under what specific circumstances?

Will there be street rallies?

Will there be a 'caretaker' PM?

Will the Junta try to ban the PTP?

Will the military keep its nose out of things?

Will the Bureaucracy be allowed to be neutral?

???????????????????????

 

There are numerous questions that need to be answered before any sort of celebration can be held.

 

And, as the 'Devil is in the details' combined with the past performance of the Junta, I wouldn't be celebrating just yet. There still remains the very real idea that perhaps it is better to boycott rather than participate in an unfair process and give undeserved legitimacy to the Junta.

 

 

Your a smart man

[Odysseus123]

2 hours ago, Eligius said:

This is actually old news. The Authorities mentioned some weeks ago that the election could be held between February and May. The news was meaningless then - and it is meaningless now.

 

Why?

 

Because the people who make these pronouncements are part of a cabal that lies, and lies, and lies, and lies, and lies, and lies.

 

They have no shame, no honour, no probity, and no integrity.

Eligius..

 

Remember Plato's concept of our interpretation of "reality" in the 'Republic' as shadows on the wall?

Well..in dear old Shangri-la we are interpreting the shadows of the shadows cast upon the cave wall.

Gives one a rather severe headache after a while which is why it is best to repair to the pub and have a schooner or two...or four?

[nong38]

5 hours ago, kentrot said:

Yes "Crossy" I noticed that same glaring omission ....

Feb - March ---- WHAT YEAR ?   

20___  ????? 

Ahh you missed it then 2017!! Next election 2021! If you don't like it come round for a bunch of fives.

[sjaak327]

10 hours ago, JAG said:

That is the only paragraph that means anything.

Yes, but they forgot a key word, yet.

[HHTel]

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The government is making preparations for the Coronation of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn and the election will be held after the completion of this important ceremony, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday.

 

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prayut-says-election-held-coronation-ceremony/

[Chris Lawrence]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

Elections will be held on February 24 at the earliest and by May 5 at the latest, Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonprakong said on Sunday.

Which year? or subject to no more shanks found on Benny? Either way the bat and ball are still coming home with me, uttered under the breath of a high ranking general.

[Eligius]

3 hours ago, HHTel said:

 

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prayut-says-election-held-coronation-ceremony/

Why does this article (above) pretend it is speaking of up-to-date matters (it is dated 20 August) when it is in fact pretty old? It says that Prayut 'will' go to England and France in June. That was two months ago!

 

And still the Thai people do not know when the Coronation will be.

 

Prayut (and others) have not told them that yet.

 

Mai ben rai.

 

Edited August 20, 2018 by Eligius

[Small Joke]

So thats what those tumbly numbered balls and pretty girls were doing on TV last Thursday!  

[HHTel]

4 hours ago, Eligius said:

Why does this article (above) pretend it is speaking of up-to-date matters (it is dated 20 August) when it is in fact pretty old? It says that Prayut 'will' go to England and France in June. That was two months ago!

 

And still the Thai people do not know when the Coronation will be.

 

Prayut (and others) have not told them that yet.

 

Mai ben rai.

 

Yes, he said that a couple of months ago.  Has anything changed?  I don't recall him issuing a retraction. That link is the last statement he made on the subject so still valid unless anyone knows different.

Incidentally, there are a dozen sources that say the same including The Nation.  Stated June 19th.

Edited August 20, 2018 by HHTel
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