Prayut and Palang Pracharat: A marriage waiting to happen

 

 

Strategically speaking, there’s a huge difference between Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha being in the Palang Pracharat Party’s list of prime ministerial candidates and him waiting for a parliamentary “invitation” to serve as the post-election chief executive.

 

Obviously, both options would subject him to harsh ideological criticism, which could, however, be stronger in the latter case. Also obviously, the latter option is a lot more difficult in terms of parliamentary mobilisation.

 

The past few days have seen the Palang Pracharat Party repeating in increasing frequency that it wanted to nominate Prayut for prime minister. The man himself has been acting like a courted woman, who does not say a word but only gives a reassuring smile. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayut-and-palang-pracharat-a-marriage-waiting-to-happen-2/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-12-07

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

The man himself has been acting like a courted woman, who does not say a word but only gives a reassuring smile. 

Why do I see it as a pantomime? Specifically Cinderella and the ugly sisters, and no prize for which one of the characters I'm thinking of.

If Prayut becomes Prime Minister without the support of a majority of elected representatives (not the appointed Senators), one of two things will occur.

 

Thais will see that their votes and the political system were abused to deliver the PM's chair to Prayut and we will see, in one form or another, a repeat of 1992.

 

Alternatively, Thais will accept the cheating, but lose faith in Thai governance. One might argue that we have seen this already for four years (and yes, there is some truth to that), but once it becomes 'permanent', I think that there will be a general malaise settling over the Kingdom, one that will have profound implications.

 

A blatantly rigged election, like what is currently shaping up, will have devastating consequences for the Kingdom. A country walks to the future, in large measure, based on the confidence of its people and institutions. Thailand, for the last four years, has lagged behind its neighbours; it has been a time of stagnation and stultification.

 

Would Prayut returning to the PM's chair inspire Thai confidence? Or would it be a massive 'wet-blanket' dampening the Thai spirit? It is clear to me that it would be the wet-blanket.

 

If Prayut gets back into the PM's chair illegitimately, then watch Thailand's neighbours pass her by without even a wave goodbye...

 

PS there is a third option; the Junta could make Thailand a full-scale vassal of China, but that is another posting...

 

Get a room.

23 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said:

If Prayut becomes Prime Minister without the support of a majority of elected representatives (not the appointed Senators), one of two things will occur.

 

Thais will see that their votes and the political system were abused to deliver the PM's chair to Prayut and we will see, in one form or another, a repeat of 1992.

 

Alternatively, Thais will accept the cheating, but lose faith in Thai governance. One might argue that we have seen this already for four years (and yes, there is some truth to that), but once it becomes 'permanent', I think that there will be a general malaise settling over the Kingdom, one that will have profound implications.

 

A blatantly rigged election, like what is currently shaping up, will have devastating consequences for the Kingdom. A country walks to the future, in large measure, based on the confidence of its people and institutions. Thailand, for the last four years, has lagged behind its neighbours; it has been a time of stagnation and stultification.

 

Would Prayut returning to the PM's chair inspire Thai confidence? Or would it be a massive 'wet-blanket' dampening the Thai spirit? It is clear to me that it would be the wet-blanket.

 

If Prayut gets back into the PM's chair illegitimately, then watch Thailand's neighbours pass her by without even a wave goodbye...

 

PS there is a third option; the Junta could make Thailand a full-scale vassal of China, but that is another posting...

 

 

 

 

.....and live happily ever after, just like in real Thai life.

The End.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha being in the Palang Pracharat Party’s list of prime ministerial candidates and him waiting for a parliamentary “invitation” to serve as the post-election chief executive.

either way Thailand remains in a military mindset and cannot move forward

3 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

either way Thailand remains in a military mindset and cannot move forward

Awaiting the rebellion of the masses and the systems cleansing. 

 

Otherwise, all will continue as it always has.

It really shines a very poor light on Thailand.  The only light these cockroaches are afraid of is the international spotlight.  That is probably the only thing that will save the Thai people from a hoax of an election.   The "marriage" will not bear scrutiny.  

They're fully capable of spawning lots of bar stewards without the marriage.

2 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Awaiting the rebellion of the masses and the systems cleansing. 

 

Otherwise, all will continue as it always has.

As we speak, there is a cleansing going on which will weaken the position of the incumbent command structure. That continuation that you hinted may not have the support of the current structure. Rebellion will be for other reasons. 

14 hours ago, zzaa09 said:

Awaiting the rebellion of the masses and the systems cleansing. 

 

Otherwise, all will continue as it always has.

It seems there is a groundswell growing in the youth judging by the recent rap song. But with the control of social media organizing will take a little longer. It will have to be "old school" with will have to be relearned. Unfortunately this would impact all of Thai society and it would be a great time not to be in Thailand. Even the sheepole will be motivated to regain their country long enough for the next junta to organize. Is there a strong enough civilian leader out there to win the election, lead for the people, and avoid such nonsense?