Prayut’s failure to set up Cabinet questioned

By The Nation

 

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In a Facebook post on Monday, anti-junta politician Chaturon Chaisang asked if General Prayut Chan-o-cha was purposely dragging his feet in terms of setting up the new Cabinet because he enjoyed the status quo. 

 

Without a new government officially taking office, Prayut can declare himself an “elected” prime minister and at the same time, leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) with sweeping powers. 

 

Chaturon pointed out that Monday marked the third month since the March 24 elections, and if the Cabinet is set up next month like some Phalang Pracharat politicians have suggested, then it will be four months – the longest time it has ever taken to form a Cabinet. 

 

“He has an upper hand over everybody. Why is he not finishing it up? What is he waiting for?” the veteran politician asked. “Or is Prayut enjoying his time both as PM and head of NCPO, who cannot be held accountable? Is he waiting to finish off some business while people cannot hold him in check?”

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30371643

 

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17 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

because he enjoyed the status quo

I'm sure he's never heard of them?

1 minute ago, bluesofa said:

I'm sure he's never heard of them?

 

Whatever you he want

Whatever you he want
Whatever you he like
Whatever you he say

 

 

 

Down Down

Status Quo

Get down deeper and down
Down down deeper and down
Down down deeper and down
Get down deeper and down
I want all the world to see
To see you're laughing, and you're laughing at me

47 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

because he enjoyed the status quo. 

I always had him down as a Black Sabbath devotee .. 

 

2 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

I always had him down as a Black Sabbath devotee .. 

 

I think you're spot on there:

"Black Sabbath is a name that refers to a meeting of those who practice witchcraft, or Witches Sabbath, or other occult or superstitious rites."

 

With the PM kissing frogs and the like, as well as praying to the gods for rain, I can follow your reasoning.

 

It is simple, once he nominates a new cabinet and they gain royal assent, the old junta government is no more along with Article 44 powers, and he then has face the reality of being a politician.

A troll post has been removed. 

No he is still just too busy sorting out the overpriced lottery tickets.

Give him a chance, it's only been 5 years.

It's all deliberate of course: he is dragging things out so that he can retain his god-like powers for as long as possible.

 

And in addition it is always possible that a sad event could occur which would prolong his omnipotent status even longer (much longer) ...

 

Edited June 24, 20197 yr by Eligius

59 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

I'm sure he's never heard of them?

If it's not in Animal Farm, he wouldn't have a clue and even then it would doubtful..... 

The only cabinet he needs is a Drinks cabinet

7 minutes ago, Eligius said:

It's all deliberate of course: he is dragging things out so that he can retain his god-like powers for as long as possible.

 

And in addition it is always possible that a sad event could occur which would prolong his omnipotent status even longer (much longer) ...

 

What ever the immediate outcome, it's doubtful there will be much change in the short term - however once the opposition/s get their act together and after a few dummy spits and teddy bear throwing episodes there could be some interesting times ahead 

 

32 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

I think you're spot on there:

"Black Sabbath is a name that refers to a meeting of those who practice witchcraft, or Witches Sabbath, or other occult or superstitious rites."

 

With the PM kissing frogs and the like, as well as praying to the gods for rain, I can follow your reasoning.

 

I seem to also recall a S Q song called " Break the Rules " .. How apt .. 

As for kissing amphibians .. Could've been worse for froggy imagine Toad giving a him one .. 

In the Army now.

 

Oh, oh you're in the army, now.

One possibility is that he knows that when the cabinet is announced and he can't meet his promises to all parties, his coalition will implode and he won't be able to govern... a big loss of face of this happens during the ASEAN side-show.

 

Why would you want to play by the "rules"....when you can just make up new ones whenever you feel like it?

 

 

 

Edited June 25, 20197 yr by Hayduke

12 hours ago, stanleycoin said:

In the Army now.

 

Oh, oh you're in the army, now.

I often have that song crossing my mind when I'm teaching here, particularly at morning assemblies...

 

It takes time to select the members of the next government and train them the right way, so it won't be a quick thing!

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut’s failure

Enough said. Story of his life. 

Problem is he promised Mp's top jobs for votes but now wants them to take clerical positions which off course they don't agree to.
Just give the Jobs promised and set up the Cabinet.

Edited June 25, 20197 yr by monkfish

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“Or is Prayut enjoying his time both as PM and head of NCPO, who cannot be held accountable? Is he waiting to finish off some business while people cannot hold him in check?”

Genius, if not very opaque in the first place.

"The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace." - Mahatma Gandhi

Until Prayut is without power, who in Thailand will know peace?

Amazing Th! There seems to be an opposition up and running before there is even a Govt in place to oppose!

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut’s failure to set up Cabinet questioned

One thing at a time, he still working on the closet with the skeletons in it. After that he will do the cabinet.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

General Prayut Chan-o-cha was purposely dragging his feet in terms of setting up the new Cabinet.....

He doesn't want anybody raining on his parade, does he!

17 hours ago, Chang_paarp said:

It is simple, once he nominates a new cabinet and they gain royal assent, the old junta government is no more along with Article 44 powers, and he then has face the reality of being a politician.

When he can be held accountable for what he does or doesn't do !

On 6/24/2019 at 7:25 AM, snoop1130 said:

“He has an upper hand over everybody. Why is he not finishing it up? What is he waiting for?” the veteran politician asked. “Or is Prayut enjoying his time both as PM and head of NCPO, who cannot be held accountable? Is he waiting to finish off some business while people cannot hold him in check?”

Sounds correct. Prayut has had time to accomplish the set up of a cabinet if he felt that having one in place was a priority.

12 hours ago, zyphodb said:

I often have that song crossing my mind when I'm teaching here, particularly at morning assemblies...

 

Well i watched the rehearsals for the big Scout/Guide parade today. I was in hysterics to be honest. "The School will ramble past in rag order, taking their time from the NAAFI clock!" My daughter - carrying the flag out front - kept losing step, the melodian band from Primary 4, bless them, spent the whole time marking time in a giant puddle. The salute was taken bizarrely by the school principal - a diminutive Nun in a white habit, and the school registrar, who doubles up as the head boy scout, (and has the most amazing bandy legs) had a wonderful sense of humour failure with some of the younger female teachers who were in fits of giggles! Primary 1 wandered around looking cute in their cub scout caps and neckerchiefs, totally oblivious to what was going on. I can't see much future in this militarisation lark personally - thank goodness!

 

Five years of military rule hasn't penetrated far into the lives of the young - maybe a cabinet review of how to mark time in puddles is needed?

Edited June 25, 20197 yr by JAG