webfact Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Government confirms no election campaigning allowed yet FILE photo BANGKOK, 19th September 2018 (NNT) -- The government has confirmed that no election campaigning is allowed yet, despite the relaxation of the ban on political activities. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Tuesday that all political parties should strictly adhere to the conditions of the relaxed ban while waiting for the law on the election of Members of Parliament to come into effect on December 16 or 90 days after the law is published in the Royal Gazette. Gen. Prayut stated that after this period passes, election campaigns will be allowed and he believes that political parties will have enough time to implement their campaigning programs. The PM added that he hasn't planned any meeting with politicians and repeated his announcement that he would announce his future plan in politics after the MP election law is in force. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, said on Tuesday that all political parties can now engage in a wide range of activities, other than any campaigning program, and those who violate the ban will face legal action. Fourth Army commander Piyawat Nakwanich, said that as parts of the plan to maintain peace and order ahead of the general election, the military has already started approaching political party campaigners in the southern border region to clarify what they can and cannot do at this point. -- nnt 2018-09-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted September 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2018 Was this announced whilst they are on their campaign trail mobile cabinet meeting in Petchabun ?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) So, now there is further delay to the junta leader's declaration of whether or not he will 'get involved in politics'. Remember a few weeks ago he said that he would reveal his political plans in September? Yet another lie - to add to the mountain of lies. But no problem. The Thais will accept it all: 'They've got guns - what can we do?!' Edited September 18, 2018 by Eligius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hey hey hey! No no no, not yet. Can't allow too much time or advantage to any political challengers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungstib Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 As we learned with the constitution referendum, keeping the silence is a must to give their 'untruths' the space to grow. Having a silent opposition in a debate is a wonderful tactic. How can they lose? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inThailand Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just in!!! Election campaigning to be allowed After the election. What's the problem? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 One word coupsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 4 hours ago, webfact said: Government confirms no election campaigning allowed yet Applies to everyone except himself who has been busy electioneering and handing out wads of money in Loei and Phetchabun districts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Looking forward to all the political debates between various politicians broadcasted life on national tv. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Of course Pinnochio is milking it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 If not now, when? Oh I get, later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Looking forward to all the political debates between various politicians broadcasted life on national tv. Yes, a military controlled national TV. ? More than likely - fair and balanced.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chama Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 12 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon, said on Tuesday that all political parties can now engage in a wide range of activities, other than any campaigning program, and those who violate the ban will face legal action. His lips are moving again....political parties better be careful engaging in a wide range of activities. Based on Big P's comment that he will announce his political intentions in a year or two would indicate that would when he would feel comfortable allowing an election to take place so the lifting of some political restrictions is designed to allow opposing parties to get into trouble. Then the junta will sweep in to save the nation by delaying the election and punishing that party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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