webfact Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 PM defends the appointment of senators Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked critics to stop criticizing the alleged opaque manner in which the new senators were chosen, claiming that they had been screened and royally endorsed. He hit back at critics, who claim that many of the senators are old faces, brothers of people in the government or friends of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Interior Minister Anupong Paochida, saying that the critics and media people are also “old faces”. In a somewhat confusing statement, an apparently irritated prime minister said “Why don’t you separate? The politicians are also old faces. Why can’t old faces work when they come in to carry on with the work? I have to choose people who used to work, but not all the 250 senators.” Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-defends-the-appointment-of-senators/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-05-16 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Amazing display to democracy at work in Thailand. Integrity and humility are in short supply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: claiming that they had been screened and royally endorsed. The be all and end all answer, nothing can be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked critics to stop criticizing predictable; the stupid wondering why there are smart people; military generals are Not good country leaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, YetAnother said: predictable; the stupid wondering why there are smart people; military generals are Not good country leaders Once power is firmly established...article 40 will end all criticism and opposition rhetoric... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 The PM asks critics to stop criticising the manner in which the new Senators were chosen. Claims he did it like that for the benefit of his pals bank balances.???????????????????? were not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Can’t wait til he loses 44. This man is a ticking time bomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungstib Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Screened? To ensure they will not oppose, not delay or not reject any proposal put forward by the boss. Their purpose as yes-men is well accepted and they are very grateful for the extra income regardless of whether they attend or not. Its a perfect fit; a dictator and his band of backers. As for what the people want, whats that got to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 It has always been the best way to maintain power, surround yourself with friends, family and loyal people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Don't criticize the dubiousness of the government I have created. The old politicians were not appointed unlike the lackeys he is defending. Most will be seen in the future either falling asleep or running around with their gicks during sessions. His bother being one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 A man in charge of the committee tasked with choosing the senators picked his own brother. And a few other brothers on top of that. Whats not to criticize. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: PM defends the appointment of senators Defending the indefensible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, rkidlad said: Can’t wait til he loses 44. This man is a ticking time bomb. But is the 44 option necessarily going away? You can almost see a group of Dear General’s loyal sycophants vigorously insisting that he retain some variety of the magic 44 twanger until the country achieves perfect order and total happiness. Naturally, he would be reluctant…but the heartfelt pleas of patriotic Thais could convince him to retain limitless power ‘for the good of the country’. Remember...the General will do anything for himse the good of the country. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickstav Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 " …. and to ensure there's no disruption with our democratic process, I've just authorized the purchase of a bunch of new armored personnel carriers from the US for our military." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, YetAnother said: military generals are Not good country leaders What about Napoleon, Washington, Eisenhower, Wellington etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Oh dear - the slippery slope just became a vertical drop into the oblivion of poor governance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Why should he be worried. Manipulated the Constitution to guarantee military stooges to the Senate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Hayduke said: But is the 44 option necessarily going away? You can almost see a group of Dear General’s loyal sycophants vigorously insisting that he retain some variety of the magic 44 twanger until the country achieves perfect order and total happiness. Naturally, he would be reluctant…but the heartfelt pleas of patriotic Thais could convince him to retain limitless power ‘for the good of the country’. Remember...the General will do anything for himse the good of the country. . . Yea, as far as I understand, article 44 will be no longer when the new government is installed. Saying that, It wouldn't surprise me if we hear something like, "we've decided to keep 44 in order to continue the peace and happiness Prayut has created over the last 5 years....." (the junta's words not mine). Will be interesting to see. If he loses 44, I think he's f*****. The media and public are already beginning to show a little more balls and are criticizing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebo Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 6 hours ago, webfact said: royally endorsed this is the code word which should discourage everybody preferring to live in freedom from criticizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, scottiejohn said: What about Napoleon, Washington, Eisenhower, Wellington etc! Compared to Prayut & Prawit chalk & cheese!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Puchaiyank said: Amazing display to democracy at work in Thailand. Integrity and humility are in short supply... Integrity is certainly lacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Disingenuous to insinuate that because they were royally endorsed, they are good people. Trying to stop all argument by playing that card is wrong in so many ways. And does he realize that by doing so, he is not helping the waning popularity of that particular establishment. He really should learn to <deleted>, unless he has something good to say. But then again, he needs to be careful as his perception of what is good does not often correspond with that of Joe Public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipon99 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 this litle slymi sack of shit and his croonis should be gone long time ago. They are poisson for Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nepotism and cronyism at their very best coupled with arrogance from an autocratic leader and backed up by a military junta. Democracy is dead in Thailand for many years to come. Next, I would not be surprised if Prayut enters Thailands version of ' The Voice ' for his crap ballads and arresting everyone under article 44 if he doesn't win. Pathetic display of greed and buffoonery and what does he do when faced with tough questions? He threatens the person who asks them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, GarryP said: Disingenuous to insinuate that because they were royally endorsed, they are good people. Trying to stop all argument by playing that card is wrong in so many ways. And does he realize that by doing so, he is not helping the waning popularity of that particular establishment. He really should learn to <deleted>, unless he has something good to say. But then again, he needs to be careful as his perception of what is good does not often correspond with that of Joe Public. OUCH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcorrigan Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 3 hours ago, rkidlad said: Yea, as far as I understand, article 44 will be no longer when the new government is installed. Saying that, It wouldn't surprise me if we hear something like, "we've decided to keep 44 in order to continue the peace and happiness Prayut has created over the last 5 years....." (the junta's words not mine). Will be interesting to see. If he loses 44, I think he's f*****. The media and public are already beginning to show a little more balls and are criticizing more. I think it will be more interesting to see if he still keeps his complete blanket amnesty intact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 The banana skins will be flying before long. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Prayuth chose them. There the problem lays. He doesn't have a clue how to run a circus let alone a country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huayrat Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Irritated surely not from this shy quiet man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chama Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 What he really means is if you are tired of all of the underhanded methods of retaining rule, of favoritism, of blatant abuse of power, you should have provided an overwhelming message at the poles and if necessary organized afterwords to challenge the theft of your country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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