Prayut bows out of direct campaigning this weekend, will continue PM work ‘as usual’ 

By The nation

 

File photo : Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o0cha

 

The hopes of those wanting to see Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha speak on stage for the first time as a candidate for the Phalang Pracharat Party this weekend in Nakhon Ratchasima province were dashed on Wednesday.

 

After chairing a meeting at Government House on Wednesday morning, Prayut said with a smile that he will continue coming to work “as usual” and not help campaign for the party in the lead-up to the March 24 election poll.

 

Prayut was selected by Phalang Pracharat Party as its sole candidate for premier. Leading party executives were former Cabinet ministers in his government.

 

The party had earlier said that Prayut would speak from the party’s stage in Nakhon Ratchasima, which was his birth province.

 

However the plan has been changed for fears that his appearance and statements could potentially violate the election laws, as Prayut remains in his prime ministerial seat and is also the chief junta leader.

 

A source close to Prayut also revealed that Prayut will not travel to Nakhon Ratchasima to join the campaign in any way this weekend, and is also not scheduled to participate in the Bangkok campaign as he wished to fully recover from a recent cataract operation.

 

A second party source confirmed that party plans to have Prayut take the stage in its nationwide election campaign had been called off. After discussion and careful consideration of the pros and cons, the party concluded that it might not be worth the risk, said the source. 

 

The party would, however, use General Prayut to help campaign in Bangkok, but in an informal way so as to avoid violating any laws.

 

Earlier party plans including a strong campaign presence for Prayut as its candidate for prime minister. The initial idea was to have Prayut participate nationwide, including taking the stage in the party’s four key regions for vote getting, starting with his birthplace, Nakhon Ratchasima, this Sunday.

 

However, Prayut yesterday expressed concern over participating, saying that it exposed him to the risk of being targeted by opponents.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30365302

 

 

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2 minutes ago, webfact said:

However the plan has been changed for fears that his appearance and statements could potentially violate the election laws

Or potentially show himself up by opening his mouth without thinking again ????

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prayut bows out of direct campaigning this weekend, will continue PM work ‘as usual’ 

That means he'll be spouting hot air and threatening everyone - from his critics to the press - as per usual.

If he's not too busy, he can slip in a prayer to 'order' plenty of rain ASAP.

I don't read this junk anymore.

 

It is an Asian totalitarian farce...

 

18 minutes ago, Boomhauer said:

Or potentially show himself up by opening his mouth without thinking again ????

 

My immediate thoughts too. In the office of the NCPO "shut him up or we have no chance of winning".

 

27 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, Prayut yesterday expressed concern over participating, saying that it exposed him to the risk of being targeted by opponents.

Literally .? Or is that too much to hope for .. 

3 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Literally .? Or is that too much to hope for .. 

 

I think I (didn't) see this chap

 

 

The Thai army version

 

 

It was cheap in the "Alpine Warfare" sale.

 

1 minute ago, Justgrazing said:

29 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, Prayut yesterday expressed concern over participating, saying that it exposed him to the risk of being targeted by opponents.

Literally .? Or is that too much to hope for .. 

It could be entertaining...

Well done! You've created an extremely toxic environment where everyone has to watch what they say as lawsuits and threats of lawsuits are being thrown around like a beachball at a Nickelback concert.

 

Pathetic. 

Writing songs and spouting crap.

1 minute ago, soalbundy said:

Writing songs and spouting crap.

 

There's a winning lyric in there methinks.

 

Something to the tune of Madness, Baggy Trousers

 

 

5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Writing songs and spouting crap.

Forgive me for this, but why does the music to The Camptown Races come into my head when reading the above?

 

Writing songs and spouting crap,
Doo-da, Doo-da
Writing songs and spouting crap,
Oh, doo-da day

Crossy! You beat me to it! Why are we both thinking similar things here.

Edited March 6, 20197 yr by bluesofa
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At least no one is getting a smack in the mouth this weekend????

2 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

At least no one is getting a smack in the mouth this weekend????

No smack. It's medicinal cannabis only

7 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Forgive me for this, but why does the music to The Camptown Races come into my head when reading the above?

 

Writing songs and spouting crap,
Doo-da, Doo-da
Writing songs and spouting crap,
Oh, doo-da day

Crossy! You beat me to it! Why are we both thinking similar things here.

"Voting around all night

Voting around all day

I'll put a bet on the bob-tailed runt

Who's gonna bet another way..."

Edited March 6, 20197 yr by Odysseus123

I think banning beers on the 2 weekends leading up to the election is a real vote winner only a really smart bloke would come up with that, not to mention the huge success with stumping corruption, ridding the country of all those unsafe buses and the pick ups with extra seats, success rate as a leader tip top should walk the election after all what competition is there and I do like old "Super Trouper" symbol I expect he got permission from ABBA.

1 minute ago, nong38 said:

I think banning beers on the 2 weekends leading up to the election is a real vote winner only a really smart bloke would come up with that, not to mention the huge success with stumping corruption, ridding the country of all those unsafe buses and the pick ups with extra seats, success rate as a leader tip top should walk the election after all what competition is there and I do like old "Super Trouper" symbol I expect he got permission from ABBA.

I see it more as yABBA dabba do! More in keeping with The Flintstones.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Prayut . . . . . will continue PM work ‘as usual’ 

So that's a rocket-powered Indo-China railway, a planet-wide agreement for wood-pulp imports and, in the event of his remaining in power, a 24 pack of 3-ply bog-roll a compulsory inclusion with every 7-eleven transaction. Where would we be without this creative genius?

6 minutes ago, Ossy said:

So that's a rocket-powered Indo-China railway, a planet-wide agreement for wood-pulp imports and, in the event of his remaining in power, a 24 pack of 3-ply bog-roll a compulsory inclusion with every 7-eleven transaction. Where would we be without this creative genius?

Much better off.

Oh come on Mr. Junta you've already been "campaigning" for months, and are clearly above the law. Take the stage and see what happens! ????

Yup, election campaigning is really hard work. It's sooo much easier and faster to simply take over government by force.

Edited March 6, 20197 yr by Misterwhisper

2 hours ago, bluesofa said:

I see it more as yABBA dabba do! More in keeping with The Flintstones.

To be honest, I'd rather have Fred in Ban Phitsanuloke than a dinosaur who sings songs.

8 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said:

To be honest, I'd rather have Fred in Ban Phitsanuloke than a dinosaur who sings songs.

That's an interesting new name for Prayut - Dino!

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will continue PM work ‘as usual’ 

What a trooper

1 minute ago, akirasan said:

What a trooper

Put a sock in it...if there's just a remote chance it will shut him up.

3 hours ago, Ossy said:

So that's a rocket-powered Indo-China railway, a planet-wide agreement for wood-pulp imports and, in the event of his remaining in power, a 24 pack of 3-ply bog-roll a compulsory inclusion with every 7-eleven transaction. Where would we be without this creative genius?

Don't under estimate the persuasive political power of paper towels. ????

 

It’s not like he isn’t going to win. What a farce all of this is.

12 hours ago, bluesofa said:

That's an interesting new name for Prayut - Dino!

Well he already considers himself on par with Dino Martin in the singing arena and a close runner up to Frank - I did it my way. 

Edited March 7, 20197 yr by Artisi

11 hours ago, 55Jay said:

Don't under estimate the persuasive political power of paper towels. ????

 

or a shoe or two....

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will continue PM work ‘as usual’ 

busy, busy, busy... gotta keep moving the country backwards