Democrats, small parties play smug kingmakers

 

 

The official announcement of election results has refuelled the heated race between the Palang Pracharat and Pheu Thai alliances to form a post-election government. With the rival camps fighting for every precious seat in order to gain a House of Representatives majority, no matter how slim, potential kingmakers are numerous.

 

The announcement may have given the Palang Pracharat alliance a slight advantage, but what it needs now is the same as what it needed before — a Democrat commitment to join the coalition. That is far from confirmed.

 

Also, the alliance does not look solid on another aspect this week, with reports claiming that Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s image could affect the fragile unity. News reports, quoting Palang Pracharat sources, claimed that some of the party’s allies or prospective partners do not want Prawit to be anywhere near the new Cabinet.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/democrats-small-parties-play-smug-kingmakers/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-05-11

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So Prawit is on the outer.

I wonder how much the "Big Joke" situation is at the root of the distancing?

I wonder who it really is that wants Prawit out of the picture?

I wonder how weakened Prayuth will be without Prawit around?

Guess, like many things, we'll just never know the truth.

Gotta love life under the coconut shell.

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The announcement may have given the Palang Pracharat alliance a slight advantage, but what it needs now is the same as what it needed before — a Democrat commitment to join the coalition. That is far from confirmed.

 

Wrong. Done deal. A fair bit of waiing and grahbing will be required to fluff up the Democrats hurt pride but otherwise there can only be one outcome if people want to be admitted to the trough of plenty.

 

Phum Jai Thai usually prostitute themselves to the highest bidder but this time they might swallow their venality in the interests of getting in on the limelight and secure future.

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The announcement may have given the Palang Pracharat alliance a slight advantage

My nomination for understatement of the century

So they do not want the actual boss of the  new farce to be chosen premier tagging along as they want no relation to the junta and old scene of government. Interesting and is very ignorant if that is their statement.

An inflammatory post has been removed. 

I am sure we are all on the edges of our seats waiting for the very, very, VERY real possibility that Pheua Thai and Future Forward are going to form the next government.

 

Of course that is so highly likely, isn't it?!

 

(Did I tell you that I was born just yesterday??!!).

11 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Also, the alliance does not look solid on another aspect this week, with reports claiming that Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s image could affect the fragile unity.

He just about passes muster sat on a chair, but the guy can hardly walk.. the other day he was almost bodily handled down some steps.. the guy needs to be put out to pasture !

10 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

He just about passes muster sat on a chair, but the guy can hardly walk.. the other day he was almost bodily handled down some steps.. the guy needs to be put out to pasture !

Don't you mean "retire after many years of devoted service to Thailand to enjoy his pension"?

Prawn was the source of a lot of embarrassment over the past four years so its not a big surprise he may be nearing the end of his time at the trough but he will likely have his trough spoils catered to his location of choice. He has been a liability that has provided the junta a lot of connections. He should have been put out to pasture a long time ago.