webfact Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Civilian rule officially restored as King swears in Prayut II govt By Thasong Asvasena The Nation Image captured from TV Pool screen The new Prayut Chan-o-cha government was sworn in on Tuesday during a ceremony overseen by His Majesty the King, signalling the return of civilian rule after five years following the military coup in 2014. The new Prayut Chan-o-cha government was sworn in on Tuesday during a ceremony overseen by His Majesty the King, signalling the return of civilian rule after five years following the military coup in 2014. The ceremony took place at 6pm in the Amphorn Satharn Throne Hall, where all 36 ministers were present. In a break with tradition, however, television cameras were not on hand to record the event. The historic occasion marked the first time that HM the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, as head of state, together with Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, has overseen the advent of a new government - the King’s first event of such kind after his Coronation in May. Also new was the venue for the ceremony, which has previously been held in the nearby Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Speaking afterwards, Prime Minister Prayut said the King had extended his morale support to the Cabinet, and asked it to serve the country for the benefit of the Thai people. Photo by Prasert Thepsri Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said that the King also congratulated the Cabinet and wished it well in achieving a smooth working process in which ministers would overcome all obstacles. The Cabinet later traveled to the Government House for group photos of the new ministers. Photo by Prasert Thepsri Prayut said a meeting would be called among Cabinet members before they faced Parliament for the mandatory unveiling of new government policy on July 25. Photo by Prasert Thepsri He added that a government spokesman would not be appointed today, as had been expected. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30373068 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-07-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Return to civilian rule. Lol! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 One of them guise gave a little more bleach - where's wally lol ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: signalling the return of civilian rule after five years following the military coup in 2014. military mentalities and their supporters ,same faces, are still the rulers and decision-makers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 According to the World Bank's annual democracy ranking, Thailand fell to 161st from 80th over the past 20 years https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Comment/Prayuth-s-return-as-prime-minister-takes-Thailand-back-to-1980s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, candide said: Return to civilian rule. Lol! ???? So why are they wearing what appear to be military uniforms? They are just so caught up in themselves ... it boggles the mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungstib Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Swap a uniform for a suit doesn't mean you are no longer military. With ISOC inserted into just about every aspect of village life they are as involved as they have ever been. And the senate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, Damrongsak said: So why are they wearing what appear to be military uniforms? They are just so caught up in themselves ... it boggles the mind. Cartoon characters in cartoon costumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 the show must go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: The historic occasion marked the first time that HM the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, as head of state, together with Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, has overseen the advent of a new government - the King’s first event of such kind after his Coronation in May. But by no means the last "new government" he will swear in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thank goodness, I feel so much more comfortable now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Ok, so now he's sworn in he will continue to be sworn at. Not much change at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: Civilian rule officially restored Funny thing, most, if not all, of those faces in the front row seem to be the same junta faces that have been ruling the country for the past 4+ years. How could that be after a democratic election? WARNING! This post contains a photograph which may offend people. Discretion is advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Any women Ministers? Any Ministers under 50 years old? Any visible minorities? Oh God! What am I saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 All dressed in White in this case denotes pure...…..evil ????RIP LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 So who's going to run the upcoming coup? Apart from that everyone knows these military cronies did not win the election. Anyone who believes the military is not running the show are surely delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Rigged senate is not civilian rule though is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Are some of these people, not the same ones who were involved with a coup? My what a country! Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 mmm wait just a minute i don't recall any of those in the election which ones are MP's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 7 hours ago, webfact said: Cabinet members So many countless women in the Cabinet. Literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Prayut becomes an exceptional PM - sworn in twice for the same government. As PM in June 2019. https://www.nationthailand.com/politics/30370893 As Minister of Defense July 2019. https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30372754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Quote Civilian rule officially restored Sorry, there ain't enough lipstick available to make that pig pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I notice incredibly long sleeves to cover watches....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 All is calm in the land of ME (BS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Personally i dont think white is a good color it shows stains Also I do hope Mr Prawit is sitting on his potty just in case of a sudden "occurrence" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I didn't know that Thailand has so many Admirals of the Fleet. Nelson at Trafalgar was definitely wearing his undress uniform.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PETERTHEEATER Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Damrongsak said: So why are they wearing what appear to be military uniforms? They are just so caught up in themselves ... it boggles the mind. They are wearing the formal Civil Service uniform with their 'C' Grades (civil rank) displayed on the epaulettes. The 'working dress' version are the beige uniforms most often seen worn by school teachers. Your point, however, is taken. Even non-military uniforms convey an uneasy impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, jerojero said: Any women Ministers? Any Ministers under 50 years old? Any visible minorities? Oh God! What am I saying! Look closely and you'll see three women. They're the ones wearing ties! I wonder why the guy sitting fourth from the right has a whiter uniform than anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Damrongsak said: So why are they wearing what appear to be military uniforms? They are just so caught up in themselves ... it boggles the mind. Those are civil servant uniforms. My wife has one as well. Whether they have hung up their military mentality is another thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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