PM may address his first campaign rally on March 10

 

 

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may take to the podium to address supporters of the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party in his campaign debut on March 10th.

 

Palang Pracharat party leader Uttama Savanayana told media in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani today (Saturday) that the party was discussing suitable timing and location for Gen Prayut, in his capacity as the party’s prime ministerial candidate, to appear for the first time on the hustings. He said that March 10th could be the right time.

 

Uttama claimed that many of the party’s supporters wanted to meet the candidate, however that depends on Gen Prayut’s schedule.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-may-address-his-first-campaign-rally-on-march-10/

 

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3 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

in his capacity as the party’s prime ministerial candidate

so ironic that this guy , who has so often likened politicians to scum is now a politician and who also once asked 'why do we need democracy ?' is now running is an election; no end to his hypocrisy

7 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

so ironic that this guy , who has so often likened politicians to scum is now a politician and who also once asked 'why do we need democracy ?' is now running is an election; no end to his hypocrisy

Well the election is flat-out rigged, so at least there is no hypocrisy on that count...

26 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may take to the podium to address supporters of the pro-junta Palang Pracharat party in his campaign debut on March 10th

At a guess, would that mean the 'audience' will be vetted in advance?

We wouldn't want any dissenters asking for a punch in the face awkward questions would we?

After all, if Prayut can run away from a debate with other candidates, he wouldn't be interested in answering questions from plebs.

 

Edited March 3, 20197 yr by bluesofa
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Admit it, we all cannot wait to see how screwy the result actually turns out to be.

6 hours ago, bluesofa said:

At a guess, would that mean the 'audience' will be vetted in advance?

We wouldn't want any dissenters asking for a punch in the face awkward questions would we?

After all, if Prayut can run away from a debate with other candidates, he wouldn't be interested in answering questions from plebs.

 

Probably by invitation only. The guest list to be arranged by Rent-a-Crowd Inc. 

His opponents are sure to be watching like hawks to make sure he does not contravene the rules as set by the Electoral Commission.

1. Only campaign outside office hours. 

2. No State resources like official cars, security, planes or other government modes of transport for himself or his hordes of lackeys, toadies and his army of Public Relations and media staff. 

 

I don't suppose his first outing will be anywhere north of Lop Buri, either no one will turn up or he will get a hostile reception. hostile receptions are part and parcel of a politicians way of life. the question is he up for it "up North"?

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Admit it, we all cannot wait to see how screwy the result actually turns out to be.

They might end up joining the European Union by some quirk of fate eek!