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Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha: Fighting to protect his legacy

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Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha: Fighting to protect his legacy

 

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Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and head of the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), has decided to stop being a “referee” to become a player himself. The former Army chief’s coup in 2014 ended widespread political violence, stemming from confrontation between the “red” and “multi-coloured” shirts. He was widely admired at that time, but four years have chipped away at much of the popularity, and his determination to stay on for another four years is putting more at stake.

 

Prayut is the sole prime ministerial candidate for the pro-junta Palang Pracharath Party, which aims to beat the former ruling Pheu Thai Party, whose elected coalition government was overthrown in the coup Prayut led.

 

He has attracted both supporters and detractors, thanks mainly to his characteristic uniqueness of military men, featuring nationalist attitudes, aggressive style of dealing with the media, and “decisiveness” that sometimes borders on imprudence.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gen-prayut-chan-o-cha-fighting-to-protect-his-legacy/

 

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-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-03-13
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  • colinneil
    colinneil

    Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer. Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

  • "Fighting to protect his what?".....Ho couldn't fight his way out of wet paper bag....without tanks to back him up!

  • sammieuk1
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    That's why its called the general election because he is the sole candidate ????

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"Fighting to protect his what?".....Ho couldn't fight his way out of wet paper bag....without tanks to back him up!

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Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer.

Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

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1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

"Fighting to protect his what?".....Ho couldn't fight his way out of wet paper bag....without tanks to back him up!

That would be a water tank to soak the paper bag I assume?

 

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He had the chance to trick people into thinking he's a different person by going and debating. He didn't. He's taken a few creepy photos and he thinks that will make people suddenly like him. It won't. 

 

Too little too late. 

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4 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

He had the chance to trick people into thinking he's a different person by going and debating. He didn't. He's taken a few creepy photos and he thinks that will make people suddenly like him. It won't. 

 

Too little too late. 

But he and his army pal can always use the reset button "not to be named" at any time.

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31 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer.

Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

The Rolex dynasty presumably ???? 

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That's why its called the general election because he is the sole candidate ????

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Suthep or Prayut?

Can't tell for sure who is the most hated person up here in the northeast.

 

 

44 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

That would be a water tank to soak the paper bag I assume?

 

His motto seems to be: "Tank you!" (no typo here)

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

thanks mainly to his characteristic uniqueness of military men, featuring nationalist attitudes, aggressive style of dealing with the media, and “decisiveness”

Bully then ..

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5 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

That's why its called the general election because he is the sole candidate ????

For some reason I keep thinking of R Kelly when I see 'sole candidate'.

 

52 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer.

Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

I can only assume that he's been taking lessons from Theresa May!

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10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Suthep or Prayut?

Can't tell for sure who is the most hated person up here in the northeast.

 

 

Aren't they brothers?

As they both have that same smirk of contempt ?

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Sweet Jesus, Joseph and Mary.

 

Who writes this dross ?

I think he's in for a very rude awakening ???? 

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1 minute ago, Creasy said:

Sweet Jesus, Joseph and Mary.

Who writes this dross ?

Someone who's afraid of a punch in the mouth followed by attitude adjustment.

 

Or maybe a family member who's landed a job at PBS? Perhaps being a spin doctor, the logo should be amended to 'Thai PBS Whirled'

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What legacy? I'm curious.

"Dear Imprudence, won't you come out and play?" My apologies to The Beatles.

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1 hour ago, colinneil said:

Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer.

Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

Lottery tickets!!!!

Oh wait No not that.........

 

Surely there must something give me minute or so to think

Nah bugger all you were right!

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Coup 18 or is it 19 then after stirring the pot first. Rinse and repeat.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha: Fighting to protect his legacy

Has the submarine sunk already?

He is a complete embarrassment to the country.    The only thing he managed to do is make the army look stupid and unite the reds and yellows to pursue true participatory government.  Once the army is out of the way, the courts then must have judges that are not proxies of the state.  That interpret the law without government corrosion. 

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8 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

He is a complete embarrassment to the country.    The only thing he managed to do is make the army look stupid and unit the reds and yellows to pursue true participatory government.  Once the army is out of the way, the courts then must have judges that are not proxies of the state.  That interpret the law without government corrosion. 

Good luck with all that. The fix is in, or the election never would have been called. 

Fighting to find a "Legacy" would be more appropriate!

we can as many jokes as we want, make suggestions as we please, criticize and other BS but at the end of the day we have absolutely no voice or say so, better keep fingers cross and for the believers call in a favor from your God

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2 hours ago, colinneil said:

Stop with these headlines please, nearly spilled my glass of water over my computer.

Most pathetic, ridiculous headline i have seen in a long time, protect WHAT legacy?

Image result for little generalStop being mean, he is a very serious silly little general!

There will be an election.  He won't win.  He'll use Article 44 to nullify the elections, claiming they were rigged, but offering no proof.  Then promise new elections..."someday".
 

1 minute ago, Just1Voice said:

There will be an election.  He won't win.  He'll use Article 44 to nullify the elections, claiming they were rigged, but offering no proof.  Then promise new elections..."someday".
 

following your train of thoughts we will be  stuck with him for another 4 years....to cop with that will have to change pills

What legacy ?

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