Ban on political parties could be lifted after Dec 11

Jettana Pantana

 

 

BANGKOK, 7th December 2018 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said today the ban on political activities could be lifted after December 11th. 

Gen Prawit spoke of the recent meeting between the so-called five rivers and political parties which some parties had refused to attend. He said he was not concerned about their absence as he believes parties will follow election rules.

After the lifting of the ban, he said parties will be able to campaign for votes, although any distortion of facts will face punishment. As for calls for Gen Prayut to step down if he wishes to run for office, Gen Prawit said he won't be able to do so because he is head of the NCPO, which will remain in power until the formation of the new government.

 

 

-- nnt 2018-12-08

18 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

After the lifting of the ban, he said parties will be able to campaign for votes, although any distortion of facts will face punishment. 

And there we have it. No prizes for guessing who will be the arbiter of what is factual. Stand by for Constitution MkII...

Edited December 8, 20187 yr by baboon

16 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Ban on political parties could be lifted after Dec 11

There we have it....... straight from the horses mouth!

With the word "could" leaving the door open for a last minute change. 

19 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Gen Prawit said he won't be able to do so because........

Maybe because he is the nominal head of the Junta Party and is needed for electioneering and campaigning on their behalf: just as has been doing for the past 12 months or more.

Wonder if they will lift the ban in Dec 2018 or 2019?

 

"Don't follow our rules and restrictions and will silence you. Keep in mind, we are running a campaign as well and we will win".

11 hours ago, rooster59 said:

although any distortion of facts will face punishment

This says it all. No free campaining for political parties. Only the Junta is allowed to distort facts in order to gain votes...