Economy, charter changes, graft to test Democrat-Palang Pracharat ties

[webfact]

Economy, charter changes, graft to test Democrat-Palang Pracharat ties

 

 

This week’s introduction of the Democrat Party’s “Avengers” team was not just a PR stunt by a reeling political camp seeking to capitalize on a big movie hype. It was also a stern message to the ruling party, Palang Pracharat, which wants to take key control of the economy but will struggle to show off its own economic superheroes. The Democrats were practically saying: “Here’s our team, and it’s not even at the frontline. Look how ready we are. What about you?”

 

The Democrats are arguably the biggest kingmaker, despite their humiliating election loss. Not only do they want to be in the government coalition, but they also need to best utilize the opportunity in order to make a big turnaround. If Palang Pracharat takes all the economic credits, what’s the point of being in the government?

 

Just a few days ago, the Democrats gritted their teeth and joined the Prayut coalition, risking a party breakup in the process. Many party members, particularly the younger generation, do not want to support a military-backed prime minister. They advocate the principles of old guards like former leaders Abhisit Vejjajiva and Chuan Leekpai, who apparently are dismayed at military involvement in politics.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/economy-charter-changes-graft-to-test-democrat-palang-pracharat-ties/

 

 

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[Eric Loh]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

Just a few days ago, the Democrats gritted their teeth and joined the Prayut coalition

No gritting of teeth. They paraded with their pants down and knowing what comes next. All planned from the beginning when they were promised rewards for roles in the Bangkok shutdown.  

[nong38]

If the Democrats were really interested in Democracy they would have joined the opposition, a difficult choice as they are not on the same page, but, maybe they could agree on some things until proper elections and choices could be made. By joining the current outfit in power I can only see it as  they thought they would have some power in some departments in the Government, a seat at the top table but realistically they have none and sure does them no good in the future, they will be seen by some as legitimizing people who seized power from the people just because they could with weapons behind their backs. When they find out things really are shaping up perhaps they will resign from the coalition and then we will see what happens.

[smutcakes]

Chuan Leekpai, "dismayed' about the military in politics" funny way of showing it. Hes got as much spine as a jelly fish. He was only popular as he would never say boo to a goose and everyone could just plunder unmolested all around him.

[holy cow cm]

Joining of the urchins ready to suck the trough dry is how it should be looked at. Dems are the biggest traitors of promises to their voters.