New government in place by Thursday, sources say

By The Nation

 

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Thailand's new government is expected to be established next Thursday, sources in the Phalang Pracharat Party said, amid continuing uncertainty over Cabinet portfolios.

 

The timeline is to ensure that the government is set up before the country hosts the Asean Summit meeting from June 20 to 23.

 

More than two months after the election, and days after the successful election of the prime minister that saw the return of the junta leader, the pro-military bloc has yet to reach agreement over ministerial positions.

 

The Phalang Pracharat Party that will lead the coalition, reportedly insisted on keeping economy-related ministries that it had earlier agreed to allocate to key partners in the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties. These ministries were agriculture, commerce, and transport.

 

The change came after both parties announced their stance to support the bloc and had voted Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to be the PM for a second term.

 

A source, who was a core leader in Phalang Pracharat, said the previous deals had been cancelled. If the Democrats and Bhumjaithai would not accept the new agreement, Prayut - who was now the legitimate PM - would have the final say on the issue.

 

Sources also said the disagreement had stemmed from the election of the PM on Wednesday, where Prayut was grilled for 12 hours before the vote.

 

The house was controlled by Democrat’s Chuan Leekpai who had been elected the House Speaker with the support from the pro-junta bloc.

 

Phalang Pracharat decided it could not lose crucial positions to the partners or it would be at a bigger disadvantage, the sources said. It would also make the administration difficult, they added.

 

If Phalang Pracharat does not have control over these key ministries, economist Somkid Jatusripitak would also withdraw from bloc, it has been reported.

 

The new talks with the partner parties would be based on the political party system, where party executives lead the negotiations and the decisions are made in party meetings, the sources said.

 

On Friday, junta leaders Prayut and Gen Prawit Wongsuwan also left their offices around the same time in the middle of the day. Both did not have any planned appointments on the day and it was suspected they might have gone out to discuss Cabinet portfolios.

 

Prayut does not normally leave Government House unless he has scheduled appointments.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30370715

 

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20 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

A source, who was a core leader in Phalang Pracharat, said the previous deals had been cancelled. If the Democrats and Bhumjaithai would not accept the new agreement, Prayut - who was now the legitimate PM - would have the final say on the issue.

 

Spawn two parties each with 20% of the available seats each at your peril. If they go elsewhere the PM will have an "interesting" time for the next few years.

Interesting times ahead at the piggery. 

"New" ?? FAKE  NEWS!!

A bunch of smiling hogs about to stick their faces into the trough to try to Thailand to new lows.  Let's hope those smiles are confronted with apposing view points. 

59 minutes ago, yellowboat said:

A bunch of smiling hogs about to stick their faces into the trough to try to Thailand to new lows.  Let's hope those smiles are confronted with apposing view points. 

sure looking at the one in the photo will not reassure anybody.... all fake smiles, double face people

Now the fun begins, especially as there is now a credible opposition party in the civilian Parliament!

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

On Friday, junta leaders Prayut and Gen Prawit Wongsuwan also left their offices around the same time in the middle of the day. Both did not have any planned appointments on the day and it was suspected they might have gone out to discuss Cabinet portfolios. 

 

Why should the unelected non-MP Prawit have anything to do with the selection of the cabinet.

46 minutes ago, madmitch said:

Why should the unelected non-MP Prawit have anything to do with the selection of the cabinet.

Both are unelected  MPs. Both don’t have the fortitude to ask for the people’s mandate. Both are in positions that are not accountable to the people. 

31 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Both are unelected  MPs. Both don’t have the fortitude to ask for the people’s mandate. Both are in positions that are not accountable to the people. 

Ok we know Prayut was selected as Prime Minister but please explain to this ignorant old man:

1. What does Prawit have to do with the new Parliament?

2. What party is Somkid a MP or list MP for?

Thanks

1 hour ago, madmitch said:

Why should the unelected non-MP Prawit have anything to do with the selection of the cabinet.

He's always been the 'éminence grise' of Prayut, and the chief of his army clan.

It looks like the Democrats and Bhumjaithai parties have been hoodwinked or straight out lied to. Now that Napoleon has been selected, the PPRP are discarding them. They were warned but failed to heed.

If you lie down with devil, you'll wake up in hell.

19 hours ago, Chang_paarp said:

Spawn two parties each with 20% of the available seats each at your peril. If they go elsewhere the PM will have an "interesting" time for the next few years.

* Each with 10%

Are those the Isaan people ?

47 minutes ago, newatthis said:

Ok we know Prayut was selected as Prime Minister but please explain to this ignorant old man:

1. What does Prawit have to do with the new Parliament?

2. What party is Somkid a MP or list MP for?

Thanks

It will fun if Prawit and Prayut face the electorate and legitimately represent the people. Took the coward route of remaining as cabinet minister; likely unchallenged Defense Minister. 

 

Somkid is one of the 3 heavyweights Sammitr group that join PPRP. If I am not wrong, he got the party list seat. Stand corrected. 

2 hours ago, pornprong said:

* Each with 10%

Yes you are right. 500 seats in the house of reps not 250 as I used.  

2 hours ago, JimmyTheMook said:

Are those the Isaan people ?

No they are doing the cleaning, driving and cooking, all Thais are equal etc.

3 hours ago, newatthis said:

Ok we know Prayut was selected as Prime Minister but please explain to this ignorant old man:

1. What does Prawit have to do with the new Parliament?

2. What party is Somkid a MP or list MP for?

Thanks

Previous constitutions did not require cabinet members to be members of parliament, I would assume the current constitution maintains this situation. Expect Prawit to be the unelected Defence Minister and Somkid the unelected Finance Minister - both appointed by Prayuth. Party List positions can be handed out to other underlings looking for a state salary.

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Same Pigs at bigger trough in place by Thursday

There, fixed it for you.

So will there be more Freedom of speech allowed from Thursday I mean it won't be against the law to criticize the Junta etc. or what's the new rules then?
When is the NCPO disbandoned?

11 minutes ago, monkfish said:

So will there be more Freedom of speech allowed from Thursday I mean it won't be against the law to criticize the Junta etc. or what's the new rules then?
When is the NCPO disbandoned?

Yes, Monkfish: that is the question I ask myself. In theory, it should be perfectly OK for us to talk about dictators and suchlike, here and elsewhere.

But I bet it won't be!

 

This is and will remain a 'democracy' in name only.

41 minutes ago, Eligius said:

Yes, Monkfish: that is the question I ask myself. In theory, it should be perfectly OK for us to talk about dictators and suchlike, here and elsewhere.

But I bet it won't be!

 

This is and will remain a 'democracy' in name only.

Oh that's great news looking forward thursday and some kind of return to democracy and freedom of speech!!