Suthep asks whether Abhisit is siding with Thaksin

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Suthep asks whether Abhisit is siding with Thaksin

 

 

Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai party founder Suthep Thuagsuban has hit out at Democrat party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva by asking whether the latter, to fulfil his ambition to be the next prime minister, has taken sides with fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

This taunt from Suthep, former secretary-general of the Democrat party, followed Abhisit’s statement on Sunday that he would not support General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s return as the post-election prime minister.

 

An apparently fractious Suthep claimed he was instrumental in Abhisit  becoming prime minister of Thailand in 2008, saying “Abhisit became prime minister because of me.  Without me, he would not have become (prime minister) even in the next life,” at a campaign rally in the Takua Pa district of the southern province of Phang-nga on Sunday. “Does this mean Abhisit has taken the side of Thaksin?  Does it mean Abhisit will accept an offer if the Thaksin’s camp throws its support behind him as the next prime minister?  Is he so desperate to become prime minister?” Suthep asked.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/suthep-asks-whether-abhisit-is-siding-with-thaksin/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-03-11

[Samui Bodoh]

2 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

It gets funnier by the day...

No.

 

It gets sadder by the day...

 

 

[Mango Bob]

He would rather side with the leader of a coup.

[robblok]

8 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

It gets more bizarre by the day...

 

 

Just shows the democrats also don't like the current junta. Those of them that did like the junta are probably in Suthep his camp.

Still I don't see the democrats working with Thaksin.

 

Its funny how the Thaksin side attacked the democrats for not supporting the junta. Seems in their mind you have to vote PTP to be against the junta others are not allowed to be anti junta. 

 

Still if the democrats don't support the junta it will be harder for the junta to gain power. The junta parties even with their lower requirement of votes (because of the appointed senator scam) will struggle to get enough votes.

[Eric Loh]

He stabbed Chuan in the back and resulted in him losing the government. Now he do the same to Ahbisit. Once beaten twice shy but not Ahbisit. He deserved all the betrayals by a slime ball. 

[Eric Loh]

Just now, Father Fintan Stack said:

Just goes to show this corrupt gangster has been behind or involved in all of Thailand's political troubles for nigh on 30 years.

 

 

Yet he is a free bird. The double standard is so damn ridiculous.

[bannork]

He can certainly boast that he made Prayuth Prime Minister with his Bangkok Shutdown.

[Captain_Bob]

4-5 years ago this guy was popular with millions as the Yingluck circus with Thaksin pulling the strings got more and more ridiculous and dangerous. But my oh my how the tables have turned since then. The so-called interim government has become power-mad and broken every big promise to bring the country forward, pursue reforms and return Thailand back to the people. Now Prayut and any of his other suck-ups are playing a shameful bullshit game, just as bad if not worse than Thaksin ever was. "Election" delayed again and again and again for made-up excuses, repeat flipflops on Mr. Dick Tater's intentions, political or otherwise. Clampdown on freedom of speech and forbidden campaigning while he does so freely with taxpayers money touring the country promoting his idea of "Thainess" which just perpetuates the whole cycle of corruption lying cheating that gets passed on to the next generation as an example of "how to win". Rather than forward he has dragged the country wayyyy back into the gutter. He and his cronies like Suthep who promised to return happiness to Thailand. Bullshit. 

[MaxLee]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

No.

 

It gets sadder by the day...

 

 

No, it will get really LETHAL in the future

[yellowboat]

Given the army is a greater threat to the Thai way of life than the red shirts, he would be better off being more friendly with the PTP.   They are the only ones sounding responsible.   Hope they go after that military budget.

[robblok]

Suthep is a lot like many Thai visa users real black and white. If you are against the junta your pro Thaksin. (according to Suthep). According to many posters here if you dislike Thaksin you love the junta. 

 

I think its good that the democrats turn away from the junta, that does not mean they have to like Thaksin just means they don't like the junta. 

 

I can't wait to se the election results, will be real interesting to see how the voting goes. I can only hope for huge support of future forward.

[hansnl]

17 minutes ago, Captain_Bob said:

4-5 years ago this guy was popular with millions as the Yingluck circus with Thaksin pulling the strings got more and more ridiculous and dangerous. But my oh my how the tables have turned since then. The so-called interim government has become power-mad and broken every big promise to bring the country forward, pursue reforms and return Thailand back to the people. Now Prayut and any of his other suck-ups are playing a shameful bullshit game, just as bad if not worse than Thaksin ever was. "Election" delayed again and again and again for made-up excuses, repeat flipflops on Mr. Dick Tater's intentions, political or otherwise. Clampdown on freedom of speech and forbidden campaigning while he does so freely with taxpayers money touring the country promoting his idea of "Thainess" which just perpetuates the whole cycle of corruption lying cheating that gets passed on to the next generation as an example of "how to win". Rather than forward he has dragged the country wayyyy back into the gutter. He and his cronies like Suthep who promised to return happiness to Thailand. Bullshit. 

You might compare Thailand as it was under YS and how it is now.

If you can do that objectivity, you might be able to see that under YS and TS the country came to a standstill, while now it is slowly moving again.

The economy isn't really in a bad state, although the private debts are disturbing, the infrastructure is getting better, the baht is doing rather well.

Your quip about Thailand drawn into the gutter is rather unbelievable.

I am not in favour of coups, at all.

But Thailand was drawn into the preliminaries of a civilian war by the political hotheads on both sides while one side was floating the Idea of forming another army, splitting the country, threatening in word and deed political opponents and threatening to start burning buildings again.

But I guess you "forgot" about that?

 

[chainarong]

Go get a life Suthep.

[jayboy]

53 minutes ago, hansnl said:

You might compare Thailand as it was under YS and how it is now.

If you can do that objectivity, you might be able to see that under YS and TS the country came to a standstill, while now it is slowly moving again.

The economy isn't really in a bad state, although the private debts are disturbing, the infrastructure is getting better, the baht is doing rather well.

Your quip about Thailand drawn into the gutter is rather unbelievable.

I am not in favour of coups, at all.

But Thailand was drawn into the preliminaries of a civilian war by the political hotheads on both sides while one side was floating the Idea of forming another army, splitting the country, threatening in word and deed political opponents and threatening to start burning buildings again.

But I guess you "forgot" about that?

 

I am not commenting on your economy observations since they are largely fatuous.

 

The civilian disturbances you refer to were orchestrated by the army in close liaison with Suthep and his fellow gangsters. To give the Junta credit for quietening things down is like give giving a burglar credit for the ensuing peace after he has ransacked your house.

[Will E Vormer]

the vicious cycle of another military intervention cannot be far off.. possibly within 6 months. 

[thaiguzzi]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Ruam Palang Prachachart Thai party founder Suthep Thuagsuban

Liar.

Scumbag.

Traitor.

Thief.

The most insidious, corrupt, dangerous, politician this country has known in the last few decades.

Needs to be strung up from the nearest lamp post.

Hideous monster.

[bkkcanuck8]

Suthep has everything *ss backwards.  The lead party in any coalition should be the party with the most seats and that party's leader should be Prime Minister.  The question as always should be -- if the Democrat's win the most seats of the "non-thaksin" related parties... will PPRP and Suthep support Abhisit as Prime Minister and the Democrats as the lead party in any coalition... ???

[seahorse]

Politics makes for strange bedfellows. 

[Artisi]

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

No.

 

It gets sadder by the day...

 

 

No. 

 

More stupid.... 

[bkkcanuck8]

1 hour ago, hansnl said:

You might compare Thailand as it was under YS and how it is now.

If you can do that objectivity, you might be able to see that under YS and TS the country came to a standstill, while now it is slowly moving again.

The economy isn't really in a bad state, although the private debts are disturbing, the infrastructure is getting better, the baht is doing rather well.

Your quip about Thailand drawn into the gutter is rather unbelievable.

I am not in favour of coups, at all.

But Thailand was drawn into the preliminaries of a civilian war by the political hotheads on both sides while one side was floating the Idea of forming another army, splitting the country, threatening in word and deed political opponents and threatening to start burning buildings again.

But I guess you "forgot" about that?

 

Forget what, the violent armed takeover by those in power now?  They went to war against the people and the constitution and won it in very short order because they had all the military might.  It was not a moral right, it was whoever holds the most weapons are right.

[phantomfiddler]

Not a chance ! Abhisit in my opinion is one of the few politicians with integrity and intelligence. It is a pity though that he does not do more for the farangs who have chosen to make Thailand their home ????

[scorecard]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Yet he is a free bird. The double standard is so damn ridiculous.

Yep them double standards are alive and well in every direction, as you know full well. 

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[Thailand]

1 hour ago, robblok said:

Suthep is a lot like many Thai visa users real black and white. If you are against the junta your pro Thaksin. (according to Suthep). According to many posters here if you dislike Thaksin you love the junta. 

 

I think its good that the democrats turn away from the junta, that does not mean they have to like Thaksin just means they don't like the junta. 

 

I can't wait to se the election results, will be real interesting to see how the voting goes. I can only hope for huge support of future forward.

You are making a big step assuming that the election results will be the real ones, very little seems to point to that being a likely scenario.

[robblok]

1 minute ago, Thailand said:

You are making a big step assuming that the election results will be the real ones, very little seems to point to that being a likely scenario.

I think its impossible to fake election results and keep it secret. They already stacked the deck in their favor. I doubt that this will happen. Its a personal opinion of course.

[Pedrogaz]

This guy should be in jail. 

[Liverpudlian]

26 minutes ago, phantomfiddler said:

Not a chance ! Abhisit in my opinion is one of the few politicians with integrity and intelligence. It is a pity though that he does not do more for the farangs who have chosen to make Thailand their home ????

With due respect, farangs mean nothing much at all here, old guys sitting on fences with younger women on the bed roll, in a nut shell.

[Aussieroaming]

4 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

He stabbed Chuan in the back and resulted in him losing the government. Now he do the same to Ahbisit. Once beaten twice shy but not Ahbisit. He deserved all the betrayals by a slime ball. 

He has all of the hallmarks of a typical politician

[MisterPenguin]

YAWN who really gives a toss what Suthep says?

 

The guy can't move his lips without telling porkies, he's a complete non-event.

 

 

Edited March 11, 2019 by MisterPenguin

[jcsmith]

4 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

He would rather side with the leader of a coup.

Suthep was more or less a co-conspirator in it.