Former leader Abhisit resigns MP seat as Democrats back Prayut return

[yellowboat]

33 minutes ago, steven100 said:

well done Abhasit .... it's the best thing you could have done.

Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is the Prime Minister of Thailand and that's what it will be for years to come.

???? You and people like you have condemned Thailand to banana republic status for the immediate future with a farce of an election and a cartoon character for a leader.  Malaysia and Vietnam thank you for your support for hobbling Thailand.   Good job Steven backing a guy who isn't fit to walk your dog.  ????

[Fex Bluse]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Democrats back Prayut return

For those of us who understand Thailand and the Thai hierarchy of values, we knew this was a strong possibility. 

 

It is NOT morals, ethics, laws or progress they are concerned with. It is tribe. 

[Fex Bluse]

16 minutes ago, chainarong said:

No longer will I support the Dems either.

Dems, whoever. Doesn't matter. What matters is that they are Thais and have Thai values. It's all anyone needs to know to predict outcomes. 

[Eric Loh]

8 minutes ago, Fex Bluse said:

For those of us who understand Thailand and the Thai hierarchy of values, we knew this was a strong possibility. 

 

It is NOT morals, ethics, laws or progress they are concerned with. It is tribe. 

More like greed and corruption. Those who succumb gravitate towards the bloc who processes such power to provide. 

[Chazar]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

well done Abhasit .... it's the best thing you could have done.

Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is the Prime Minister of Thailand and that's what it will be for years to come.

Do you have trouble sitting  down?

[pornprong]

Not too many citizens have done as much damage to their own country as this fool has.

And a coward till the end to boot.

Anyone with an ounce of gumption would have rounded up the 16 Democrats who voted against joining Prayuth and split off and formed a new party.

He could have denied the Junta a majority in the lower house and forced an early election.

He could finally have struck a blow FOR democracy.

Instead he runs away with his tail between his legs.

 

This guy was never anything except an empty suit, a marionette, a facilitator of coups and an enemy of democracy and the Thai masses.

 

As for the Democrat Party, what's their purpose now.

Anyone who wants to keep the military can just vote PPRP.

They have become a self made irrelevancy and will fade away from existence over the coming elections.

 

You'd have to expect the 3 million votes the Democrats got last election will mainly head to FF

The future is Thanathorn, it is clear to see.

 

He'll be much harder to vilify than Thaksin was.

 

Just like the Democrats, the Junta are already, politically, dead men walking.

 

[Fex Bluse]

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

More like greed and corruption. Those who succumb gravitate towards the bloc who processes such power to provide. 

Probably right. Greed and corruption, then tribe. 

[bannork]

2 hours ago, yellowboat said:

???? You and people like you have condemned Thailand to banana republic status for the immediate future with a farce of an election and a cartoon character for a leader.  Malaysia and Vietnam thank you for your support for hobbling Thailand.   Good job Steven backing a guy who isn't fit to walk your dog.  ????

i thought Steven was Prayuth's dog.

[ratcatcher]

Does anyone remember this lady in black from 5 years ago? 

 

[bannork]

1 hour ago, pornprong said:

Not too many citizens have done as much damage to their own country as this fool has.

And a coward till the end to boot.

Anyone with an ounce of gumption would have rounded up the 16 Democrats who voted against joining Prayuth and split off and formed a new party.

He could have denied the Junta a majority in the lower house and forced an early election.

He could finally have struck a blow FOR democracy.

Instead he runs away with his tail between his legs.

 

This guy was never anything except an empty suit, a marionette, a facilitator of coups and an enemy of democracy and the Thai masses.

 

As for the Democrat Party, what's their purpose now.

Anyone who wants to keep the military can just vote PPRP.

They have become a self made irrelevancy and will fade away from existence over the coming elections.

 

You'd have to expect the 3 million votes the Democrats got last election will mainly head to FF

The future is Thanathorn, it is clear to see.

 

He'll be much harder to vilify than Thaksin was.

 

Just like the Democrats, the Junta are already, politically, dead men walking.

 

The 16 who voted against joining Prayuth weren't all MPs.

Those allowed to vote were Democrat Party executives and MPs, final tally 61-16.

 

[Caldera]

His best move ever since I've known him. As for the other "Democrats", may they go down with the sinking ship!

Edited June 5, 2019 by Caldera
Clarity

[PingRoundTheWorld]

Sorry is not enough - they promised one thing to get elected then did the complete opposite. This should be challenged in court and they shouldn't be allowed to do it.

[Wilsonandson]

I'm going to miss him...

We love you Abhisit!

Take care.

 

[Wilsonandson]

1 hour ago, ratcatcher said:

Does anyone remember this lady in black from 5 years ago? 

 

Chitpas Bhirombhakdi the daughter of the Singha Beer Tycoon. She's gorgeous, wonder if Abhisit has being playing away from home.

[Donutz]

9 hours ago, hansnl said:

You mean TS?

He took care of 2000+ so called drug dealers, they were all dead.

It was actually half that number (the quotes number was all murders). And the idea of the cleanup, plus praise for the results came from a higher authority than TS.

 

But yes TS, Abhisit, Prayut etc all should be dragged infront if a court and answer for the blood that they are accused to have on their hands. But as long as it was for a good purpose, they won't... Impunity 

[mmushr00m]

Always felt Abhisit was simply a figure head. Put forward by the "old men" behind the scenes as an educated, modern, non threatening face. Someone that is articulated enough to go thru a press conference without uttering threats!!

 

[baboon]

2 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Chitpas Bhirombhakdi the daughter of the Singha Beer Tycoon. She's gorgeous, wonder if Abhisit has being playing away from home.

Ignore the outward appearance, difficult though it is. In my opinion that woman is nothing but filth, and not in a good way.

[webfact]

Abhisit quits as MP after Democrats join hands with junta

By THE NATION

 

 

FORMER DEMOCRAT Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva tendered his resignation yesterday as member of Parliament after his party decided to support incumbent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next premier.

 

Abhisit, who is No 1 party-list MP of the country’s oldest party, announced his decision to quit at TOT on Chaeng Wattana Road, hours before Parliament was scheduled to convene at the temporary site to vote for the next premier yesterday. 

 

The Democrats on Tuesday resolved to join the pro-junta bloc led by Phalang Pracharat Party in forming a coalition government, and to choose Prayut as the next premier.

 

“As an MP, I cannot walk into the chamber and vote against my party’s resolution. Also I cannot vote to support Prayut, because that will break the promise I made to the people [during the election campaign], which is more important than the party’s resolution,” Abhisit said at a press conference. 

 

After his party decided to back a junta-led coalition, Abhisit said he wanted to apologise to his supporters who had voted for the Democrats believing the party would maintain its stance and ideology.

 

 

“I’m sorry I can’t go against my party’s resolution. So, the only choice I have in order to keep my dignity as a former party leader and to keep the promise I made to the people, is to give up my post as MP,” he said. 

 

Ahead of the March 24 election, Abhisit as Democrat leader had appealed for support from voters by declaring that his party would not support Prayut’s return to power and would not ally with any corrupt politicians. 

 

The former premier gave up his party leadership after the Democrats came in third with 3.9 million votes, managing to only win 53 seats. In comparison, the party had won some 11.4 million popular votes in the 2011 polls. 

 

Abhisit said he would stick to his earlier stance to prove that power belongs to the people and that the country needs a democracy that is based on integrity. 

 

“The situation today is no different from the reasons for which I fought against the Thaksin [Shinawatra] regime, as it behaved in much the same way [as the current regime] back in 2005. The Thaksin regime also abused power and interfered with independent agencies as well as the media,” he added. 

 

The former party leader has not clarified if he will be jumping ship like the so-called “New Dem” faction, which has quit the party. 

The new generation had earlier suggested that the party play the role of a “constructive” opposition in line with its ideology, rather than joining a junta-led coalition government. 

 

 

Parit Wacharasindhu, leader of the New Dem group, decided to bring his political career as a Democrat to an end yesterday by quitting the party. 

 

“Quitting the party is one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made. I have left the party not because I find the members’ thoughts right or wrong, but because we think differently about what is best for the country and the people,” Parit, who is Abhisit’s nephew, posted on Facebook. 

 

He also apologised to the 3.9 million supporters who voted for the Democrats for failing to end dictatorship as promised by him while campaigning for votes. “I don’t have anything to say other than ‘sorry’. I apologise that what you [voters] got is not what you chose,” he said. 

 

Several other New Dem members also announced on Facebook their decision to quit. 

 

Tadchon Klinchamni said that as a junior member, he cannot change what the party has resolved, so he has decided to keep his ideology to himself and walk away from the “fake” Democrat Party. 

 

Nattika Loweera also said the party’s resolution goes against her personal ideology, so she has decided to end her political career with the party, adding that now there will be unity among the Democrats. 

 

Thanat Thanakitamnuay, the scion of a prominent businessman, and Parit Ratanakul Serirengrit also left the party. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30370625

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2019-06-06

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[candide]

Around 10 years too late my dear.....

 

Remember that Abhisit had rather got 90+ people killed in order to make sure that Prayuth be appointed army chief.

[phantomfiddler]

7 hours ago, baboon said:

Ignore the outward appearance, difficult though it is. In my opinion that woman is nothing but filth, and not in a good way.

She speaks well about you ????

[yellowboat]

11 hours ago, bannork said:

i thought Steven was Prayuth's dog.

Be nice.  Steven is just one of many confused or frightened Thais.  Many I talk to just do not know what to do with themselves.  Steven is okay.  He just chooses to believe in people who can't walk and chew gum at the same time.   He forgives cha cha's lack of substance and mental agility because he is a snazzy dresser.    

Edited June 6, 2019 by yellowboat

[phantomfiddler]

4 hours ago, candide said:

Around 10 years too late my dear.....

 

Remember that Abhisit had rather got 90+ people killed in order to make sure that Prayuth be appointed army chief.

In my opinion it was the the behaviour of Thaksin,s hired goons that got them killed ! Abhisit,s response was in fact far too civilized.

Edited June 6, 2019 by phantomfiddler
terminology change

[newnative]

  A political party with the name 'Democratic' joins a dictatorship. This is how you go from the once dominant party in the land to a contemptible afterthought.  Disgraceful.

[Chrisswe]

Abhisit is an TRU DEMOCRATIC, and forget the party MONEY AND POWER !!!!!

[pornprong]

13 hours ago, bannork said:

The 16 who voted against joining Prayuth weren't all MPs.

Those allowed to vote were Democrat Party executives and MPs, final tally 61-16.

 

Doesn't matter.

Whether he takes 16, 10, 5, or just 1 vote with him.

Don't throw in the towel.

This guy is so pathetic his goal is probably to seek the leadership of the Democrats after they are wiped out next election.

By then it's too late.

It'll be Future Forward v Pheu Thai.

 

There is a rump of support for Abhisit's position - use it.

Suthep didn't quit, he has now got himself 5 seats.

 

The PPRP majority is 254 v 246........imagine if Abhisit were half the politician Suthep is.

[Krataiboy]

On 6/5/2019 at 12:06 PM, Mango Bob said:

I hope others follow in his footsteps.  I didn't think he had the balls to do it but am very happy he did.

Agreed. Whatever his shortcomings in the past, the Democrats' leader has redeemed himself  by sticking to his principles - which is more than can be said for the rest of the sell-out merchants.

 

By backing the generals - and by implication the wealthy elite they represent - the Democrat MPs have sullied their very name, and should change it to something more apposite before the next elections.

 

Who knows? With luck, they might even muster a handful of votes.

Edited June 6, 2019 by Krataiboy

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, Chrisswe said:

Abhisit is an TRU DEMOCRATIC, and forget the party MONEY AND POWER !!!!!

I hope he do more and quit the party like 6 of the younger MPs in the party. Quit and form the New Democratic Party. 

[pornprong]

55 minutes ago, Krataiboy said:

Agreed. Whatever his shortcomings in the past, the Democrats' leader has redeemed himself  by sticking to his principles - which is more than can be said for the rest of the sell-out merchants.

 

By backing the generals - and by implication the wealthy elite they represent - the Democrat MPs have sullied their very name, and should change it to something more apposite before the next elections.

 

Who knows? With luck, they might even muster a handful of votes.

Nonsense.

 

How does sticking to your principles AFTER the game is over redeem anything.

He played dirty cowardly his whole career, he clearly has no principles other than sycophancy.

 

Would of been nice had the clown had a few real principles back when it would have actually counted for something.

[connda]

Abhisit is an educated, consummate politician and a smart one too.
I'm sort of interested in his angle.
The current crop that has just been resown are about as bright as a bag of Thai Maii Hom rice.
Abhisit has a play.  Just wondering what it is?  

[pornprong]

1 hour ago, connda said:

Abhisit is an educated, consummate politician and a smart one too.
I'm sort of interested in his angle.
The current crop that has just been resown are about as bright as a bag of Thai Maii Hom rice.
Abhisit has a play.  Just wondering what it is?  

Abhisit was advertised as an educated, consummated politicians and a smart one too.

 

Truth is, he is none of the above.

 

So smart he never won an election.

So smart he destroyed the party under his leadership by constantly siding against democracy.

So smart he allowed 90+ Thais to get shot dead just so he could remain PM long enough to appoint Prayuth as army chief.

 

All signs of brilliance, no doubt.

 

Why not remain an MP, quit the Democrat Party, convince as many of your like minded colleagues to join you and then all vote for Thanathorn as PM.

 

A strong and symbolic a stance, especially when compared to what this coward has opted to do.

 

Whatever his play is you can be guaranteed of just one thing.

It is the wrong play and harmful to Thailand