Thai prime minister declares end of military rule

[madmen]

1 minute ago, spidermike007 said:

OK. Now that military rule is supposedly over, I have one more suggestion. Disband the army, entirely. They seem to serve no useful function for the nation, except for consuming vast amounts of oxygen, and cash. They are not wanted, they are not liked, they are not needed. Most despise them. Get out. Get out now! 

Surely you are talking about the BIB and not the army. When was the last time the army forced you to pay tea money?

[sydneyjed]

Study it properly and you will see that the upper house is infact 'unelected' but still ruled with a iron fist!

[RJRS1301]

1 hour ago, possum1931 said:

There is plenty of them in the police force, Lt/Gens. Maj/Gens, all paid for of course.

They are  models of very modern major generals (Gilbert and Sullivan)

[madmen]

1 hour ago, JWRC said:

As we all know Military Rule had nothing to do with rescuing the boys and coach from the cave. I find this comment highly derogatory to all the people who risked their lives and lost a life during the rescue. It's all quite sickening. I don' know who disgusts me most him or Trump.

Sorry but it did by allowing foreign experts to take the lead, something that previous governments would never have allowed..to much face loss. The right decisions were made all the way down the line approved by Prayut  and a hero lost his life over it and here you are a sad keyboard warrior tearing all of that down

 

You should be ashamed of yourself ????

[bluesofa]

4 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

They are  models of very modern major generals (Gilbert and Sullivan)

and right at the end:

When I have learnt what progress has been made in modern gunnery,

When I know more of tactics than a novice in a nunnery

[spidermike007]

11 minutes ago, madmen said:

Surely you are talking about the BIB and not the army. When was the last time the army forced you to pay tea money?

NO, I am talking about the army. They have been the most destructive force for this nation, during the past century. They are leading the nation backwards, and are doing absolutely nothing for the people.

[Trevor Collins]

10 hours ago, RobboR said:

Can't wait to see him losing his temper in parliament .

He's absolutely clueless about all matters and has the attitude of a petulant child

That sounds like a description of President Trump...

[mike787]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

"Thailand is now fully a democratic country with a constitutional monarchy, with a parliament whose members are elected," Prayuth said.

 

"All problems will be addressed normally based on a democratic system with no use of special powers," he said, referring to sweeping powers the military government wielded.

Sure!! Uh, huh! And all the rest is the gospel truth. Right!

[madmen]

6 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

NO, I am talking about the army. They have been the most destructive force for this nation, during the past century. They are leading the nation backwards, and are doing absolutely nothing for the people.

Still sounds like the BIB to me. Sack the useless BIB and install the army a fantastic solution

[Lacessit]

Either Prayut has a fairly twisted sense of humor, or he actually believes his own BS.

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Either Prayut has a fairly twisted sense of humor, or he actually believes his own BS.

It's the latter, even though he is twisted.

[ChipButty]

I was beginning to enjoy this Military rules

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

a military-appointed upper house under a constitution that critics say stifles democracy and enshrines a political role for the military.

 

As long as those military-appointed guys are holding un-elected office and controlling one house of the Parliament including a major role in selecting the PM, it's kinda hard to declare an end of military rule -- and not have everyone break out laughing (or crying).

 

[Nigel Garvie]

2 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

it is time for a music break:

 

Thanks for posting. The Stones, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Jethro Tull, Traffic, and on and on. England, the greatest country on the planet for Rock and Roll, the competition is way out of sight. It reminds me that despite the sad army of little Englanders now holding sway there, I still love them. 

I had to explain this song "Hua na maai muuan gan hua na tee leyow"

[PingRoundTheWorld]

11 hours ago, Reigntax said:

The people of Thailand now have the PM and democracy they allowed to happen.

I'm not sure allowed is accurate here. Thai people had no real choice in this "election". We all knew the result before it even began. It is however surprising and hopeful for the future that so many young Thais rose up and voted for Future Forward. Maybe in the next elections...

[sambum]

"military rule had brought success in many areas, from fixing the problem of illegal fishing and human trafficking, to the rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave last year."

 

Is there no end to this man's arrogance?

 

"These were US air force rescue specialists, and cave divers from the UK, Belgium, Australia, Scandinavia, and many other countries. Some had volunteered, and some were called in by Thai authorities".  And I think that it was 2 British divers who found the boys and their coach . I think the International rescue team whose help was enlisted. would tend to disagree that military rule was responsible - he'll be taking credit for the rain in Esan next - when it arrives, that is!

[Artisi]

9 hours ago, ChipButty said:

The expats only assisted in the rescue

Those pesky expats again, we had to give them something to do to get them out from under our feet. 

[theoldgit]

Derogatory remark, with no substance to the remark, removed.

[sambum]

1 hour ago, madmen said:

Sorry but it did by allowing foreign experts to take the lead, something that previous governments would never have allowed..to much face loss. The right decisions were made all the way down the line approved by Prayut  and a hero lost his life over it and here you are a sad keyboard warrior tearing all of that down

 

You should be ashamed of yourself ????

What a load of codswallop!!! "Allowing"??? They ASKED foreign experts for their help, and it was due to this help that the rescue was achieved - absolutely nothing to do with the "military rule" - or Prayut for that matter - and sad as it was, the life that was lost was down to either accident or lack of expertise on the Thai side - is Prayut taking the credit for that?

[nikmar]

 

Prayut did, however, turn up with his entourage wearing his funny little outfit for marale boosting purposes. Most probably getting in the way. It definately wasnt politically motivated!!!

[Caldera]

3 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

He won the popular vote at the recent election. So the people have got the leadership and governance most wanted.

If you say so.

[Too young to be old]

13 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

The end of military rule,  says the man in a uniform. 

Prayuth stays on as prime minister with the backing of pro-military parties in parliament and a military-appointed upper house.

Eh?

[Eligius]

9 hours ago, madmen said:

No protesters still!

If they don't protest now they never will
It's game over, nothing more to see folks

As you imply, Madmen (above): the threshold for mass protests should have been reached long ago - with numbers hitting the many MILLIONS. It has not happened.

It is clear to anyone who has been objectively observing the Thai scene throughout the past 5+ horrible years that it simply ain't going to happen anytime soon, either.

A people can become so terrorised, bludgeoned and victimised that they lose all backbone and unquenchable thirst for liberty.

 

It is sad to see. More than that. It is tragic.

 

 

 

[Isaanbiker]

Now after Pattaya is a family friendly destination, no prostitutes can be seen, no crimes are committed, drug abuse and distribution has stopped, the traffic toll has dramatically decreased, Thailand is one of the best places to live at. Or not. 

 

    He alone took the kids out of the cave with his bare hands. A true hero you should trust. 

 

   The Land of Simultaneously 

[FarFlungFalang]

4 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

 

He won the popular vote at the recent election. So the people have got the leadership and governance most wanted.

He did not contest the election,he was not on any ballot paper so did not get even one vote in the election,and he only succeeded in becoming PM by the extra 250 senators that he selected so he is a self appointed PM.Not much democracy or anything remotely resembling a popular vote. 

[natway09]

The country appears to work just fine under military rule.

Now been through 3 & life has not changed at all.

Not sure if there is such a thing as true democracy ,,, the US certainly not,, the UK no way

[wealthychef]

OMG Thailand!  Stay right where you are guys, the USA is rushing to catch you.  The only thing I can say is that as an American thank God there is a government that is led by a more corrupt and stupid leader who says equally stupid things as our beloved racist jingoist Trump. 

[uffe123]

what a joke. this country is going down the tube.

[baboon]

2 hours ago, natway09 said:

The country appears to work just fine under military rule.

Now been through 3 & life has not changed at all.

Not sure if there is such a thing as true democracy ,,, the US certainly not,, the UK no way

'Suits me and that's all I care about.'

[Montnoveau]

18 hours ago, RobboR said:

Can't wait to see him losing his temper in parliament .

He's absolutely clueless about all matters and has the attitude of a petulant child

This seem to work in US.