On 5/9/2019 at 4:25 AM, webfact said:

"The election was a whitewashing effort for the military to stay in power so that they can tell the international community that they are an elected government,"

And the international community realizes this...but the domestic community has become so apathetic or blind that they don't seem to care or know so the circus rolls on. 

On 5/9/2019 at 6:36 PM, Sunderland said:

So much blatant cheating that the population has given up trying to change the status quo. There will be change one day in the future and it will be bloody.

 

 Bloody unlikely , dream on ..

 

 

14 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

Since the coup there has been an increase in mental illness caused by the coup. 

 

 Think positive , jobs in  mental  therapy . 

Dated, but for anyone interested who has an attention span longer than that of a goldfish:

 

Not really a surprise, all very predictable really as Thailand joins the ranks of other repressive countries like Burma, and North Korea .... congratulations !!!

On 5/9/2019 at 11:46 AM, RobMuir said:

The results give a clear winner. And considering first and third are united it makes it more clear. 

Blind Freddy can see Prayut won this election.

 

I also like how Peu Thai were not allowed any of the “special allocation” because they had too many won seats. But the Junta gave themselves 18

The clear winner is PTP, contested in only 250 constituencies due to the sister party being "banned" on dubious circumstances, grabbing 137 seats out of 250. And magically, the votes in 100 something constituencies they did not win are not enough for just one single party list seat. Everyone can see what is going on here, Thailand is being stolen once again, now not with guns but with a sham of an election, heavily tilted towards the Junta. 

 

but.. they are not there yet ????

I like this guy.  He looks seriously concerned.  And judging by his big ears, he listens. 

 

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#Thailand #ThaiElection19 Thairath frontpage: FFP's Piyabutr threatens to reveal those who to suck/steal their MPs to join Palangpracharat, there's sufficient evidence. PPRP is not interested in BJT/Dem 3rd option, wants to reserve 4 golden ministries for themselves.

So if Democrats and BJT have only the slightest sign of intelligence and honor, they'll join the anti-junta alliance. I'm sure they'll be happy to give them some minister positions.
And after that, it will be hard for the Junta to stay in power, if they don't bring out another rigged idea or let some bombs explode somewhere.

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This is why they wouldn't allow international observers.  The whole thing was rigged from the start

Thailand the land of surprises

On ‎5‎/‎9‎/‎2019 at 5:28 AM, holy cow cm said:

Yep you got it. They don't really care what anyone in any international community thinks. All they have to say it is recorded on paper and we won it honorably and democratically. 

Has a bit of a western (really west) ring to it, "honorably and democratically". Stage an inauguration now and claim to have the largest attendance in history!

 

It's the 21st century. Doesn't matter how you win, winning is all that counts !

On ‎5‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 12:09 AM, yokat said:

This outcome is about what I expected but I am baffled by how incompetent they were in getting there.

The "rigged" but poor effort at manipulating an election smacks of the same incompetency that is displayed in guiding the country forward to "happiness" and prosperity.

The "rigged" but poor effort at manipulating an election smacks of the same incompetency that is displayed in guiding the country forward to "happiness" and prosperity.

"He's doing it for the good of the people"

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On 5/11/2019 at 12:23 PM, CLW said:

Recent post from Twitter:

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#Thailand #ThaiElection19 Thairath frontpage: FFP's Piyabutr threatens to reveal those who to suck/steal their MPs to join Palangpracharat, there's sufficient evidence. PPRP is not interested in BJT/Dem 3rd option, wants to reserve 4 golden ministries for themselves.

So if Democrats and BJT have only the slightest sign of intelligence and honor, they'll join the anti-junta alliance. I'm sure they'll be happy to give them some minister positions.
And after that, it will be hard for the Junta to stay in power, if they don't bring out another rigged idea or let some bombs explode somewhere.

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Abhisit's nephew, Parit Wacharasindhu,makes a valid point when he says the Democrat supporters who support Prayuth voted for PPRP in the election, abandoning the party. Those that did vote for the party wanted the party to take an independent position, an independent opposition party, opposed to the junta. if the party is to become relevant to the young it must realize the extent of Thai youth's opposition to the junta, as seen by FF's success.

if the Democrats refuse to join PPRP then the chances of the junts'a ex ministers forming a government are very slim indeed.

 

Edited May 12, 20197 yr by bannork

2 hours ago, neeray said:

Has a bit of a western (really west) ring to it, "honorably and democratically". Stage an inauguration now and claim to have the largest attendance in history!

 

It's the 21st century. Doesn't matter how you win, winning is all that counts !

You never know. Thailand might make its own show the weapons and marching junta square soon. All the need to do is put the submarine on wheels and stick a missile on it when they get it.

2 hours ago, bannork said:

Abhisit's nephew, Parit Wacharasindhu,makes a valid point when he says the Democrat supporters who support Prayuth voted for PPRP in the election, abandoning the party. Those that did vote for the party wanted the party to take an independent position, an independent opposition party, opposed to the junta. if the party is to become relevant to the young it must realize the extent of Thai youth's opposition to the junta, as seen by FF's success.

if the Democrats refuse to join PPRP then the chances of the junts'a ex ministers forming a government are very slim indeed.

 

Yes, it is a very good point. However: 1] those who call the shots in The Democrat Party will not be able to resist the opportunity of a seat in government, 2) even if The Democrat Party does follow his suggestion, it will only lead to another round of "counting" and the Junta emerging as winners...

3 minutes ago, JAG said:

Yes, it is a very good point. However: 1] those who call the shots in The Democrat Party will not be able to resist the opportunity of a seat in government, 2) even if The Democrat Party does follow his suggestion, it will only lead to another round of "counting" and the Junta emerging as winners...

But they could have a seat in government by joining PT and FF, in fact they could get more Grade A ministries than if with PPRP.

 

 

 

Whisper "Ampon Kittiampon might become PM"

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46 minutes ago, bannork said:

But they could have a seat in government by joining PT and FF, in fact they could get more Grade A ministries than if with PPRP.

 

 

 

2) even if The Democrat Party does follow his suggestion, it will only lead to another round of "counting" and the Junta emerging as winners...

 

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2 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Whisper "Ampon Kittiampon might become PM"

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I have gone on record several times that the script involves Prayuth becoming PM.For clarity it "involves" thus being a likely detail rather than an absolute requirement.If it looks to the shadowy powers that Prayuth will be a liability rather than an asset, he will be ruthlessly discarded.It's also true that Prayuth is looking somewhat shop soiled so a blindly loyal functionary like Amporn might well fill the spot.