DPM Wissanu dismisses reports of delayed general election

 

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BANGKOK, 4th October 2018 (NNT) -- A deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs has rejected reports that the general election could be delayed by a few months from the originally planned schedule. 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday that he hasn't heard any reports of a possible postponement of the general election to April of 2019 and confirmed that there has been no call to delay the poll date from February 24 of next year. 

In regard to the leader of the Action Coalition of Thailand Party Suthep Thaugsuban’s campaign to recruit members, which is said to be equivalent to an election campaign, the Deputy Prime Minister said that he’d rather not comment on any activities of any political parties or politicians because no one would heed his words. 

Mr. Wissanu however, stated that all parties and individuals should be cautious and be accountable for their actions while the Election Commission would look into each action and determine its legality anyhow. 

The DPM went on to say that the incumbent ministers, who recently joined a new political party, are able to continue to perform their duties in office but must never engage in any activity that can be construed as election campaigning during official hours. 

He also concurred with the suggestion that the government has an advantage over the new political parties but every member of the current administration needs to be more careful as all eyes are on them to see if there is any sign of an election campaign-like movement.

 

-- nnt 2018-10-04

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

In regard to the leader of the Action Coalition of Thailand Party Suthep Thaugsuban’s campaign to recruit members, which is said to be equivalent to an election campaign, the Deputy Prime Minister said that he’d rather not comment on any activities of any political parties or politicians because no one would heed his words. 

No one will heed your words? Okay. 

 

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

He also concurred with the suggestion that the government has an advantage over the new political parties but every member of the current administration needs to be more careful as all eyes are on them to see if there is any sign of an election campaign-like movement.

But you just said...........

They have never delayed before so we should believe him right?

31 minutes ago, webfact said:

DPM Wissanu dismisses reports of delayed general election

Wissanu either tells lies or is indecisive, not surprising for a duplicitous individual like him who constantly changes the colour of his cloth just to keep his snout in the trough. This man is not to be trusted.

Back in June Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu made this statement:

"The next election may have to be postponed until May 2019"

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/06/25/elections-may-be-deferred-to-may-deputy-pm/

DPM Wissanu said no one would heed his words!!

How very true, because every week he changes his statements, dependent on which way the wind is blowing.

Boring words from a boring man. Wissanu's another of those who assumes he's got a job a place at the trough for life, whilst cuddling up to Lie-master/Promise-breaker Prayuth . . . ughhh!

I predict the death of someone that will delay the election. 100%

                                        

                     

Starting to sound like the junta feels like they need to have this election as scheduled in order to have all the carefully placed pieces they have worked so hard to position still where they are needed to be in order to pull off a carefully manipulated win. If a few move, or get themselves in trouble...ooops we'll have to delay due to this unforeseen tragedy. 

Suspended indefinitely. 

 

Because we said so.