Policy debate starts with Prayut facing protests from the opposition

By THE NATION

 

 

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off the government policy debate at 9.30am and was immediately disrupted by protests from the opposition.

 

Turmoil broke out even before Prayut delivered his government policy statement when opposition Future Forward Party MP Piyabutr Saengkanokkul rose to protest against the prime minister.

 

Piyabutr alleged that Prayut did properly take the oath of allegiance to the King before he took office.

 

Phalang Pracharat MP Virakorn Khamprakorb quickly rose to defend Prayut by pointing out that the video clip of Prayut taking the oath was edited to remove certain wording.

 

The chair of the meeting then allowed Prayut to deliver his policy statement.

 

Soon after Prayut began speaking, Pheu Thai MP Julaphan Amornwiwat rose to protest on the grounds that the prime minister was violating meeting regulations by failing to speak in accordance with the copy of policy statement distributed to parliamentarians.

 

Another opposition MP, Pheu Thai’s Chonnan Srikaew also protested, saying that Prayut must address the chair of the meeting instead of speaking to the parlimentarians.

 

Chonnan also asked the chair of the meeting to tell the prime minister not to address or give orders to parliamentarians again.

 

Parliament President Chuan Leekpai, who chaired the meeting, then told the prime minster to adhere to copy of his policy statement when making his speech.

 

Prayut acknowledged the instruction and thanked Chonnan and called him a rising star before he continued to read from the copy.

 

But Jirayu Huangsup, Pheu Thai MP, rose to protest again when Prayut skipped over the drug issue. Jirayu asked whether this meant the government would not be serious in tacking drug issue.

 

Prayut resumed reading the statement after the protest.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30373629

 

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Seems the fun has commenced.

No dummy-spits as yet, but it is surely to happen sooner than later. Can't see napoleon handling the continual interjections and being "told" to adhere to correct procedure by a lesser mortal. 

Ha ha, looks like he is in for a very rough ride.

He deserves all the crap thrown at him. 

45 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Phalang Pracharat MP Virakorn Khamprakorb quickly rose to defend Prayut by pointing out that the video clip of Prayut taking the oath was edited to remove certain wording.

Err, are we allowed to asking what was removed, and why?

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

Err, are we allowed to asking what was removed, and why?

Nah, you have to take that question up with the constitutional court.

10 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

1 hour ago, bluesofa said:

Err, are we allowed to asking what was removed, and why?

Nah, you have to take that question up with the constitutional court.

The old "national security" excuse for anything we don't like, but refuse to be held accountable explaining it.

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

when opposition Future Forward Party MP Piyabutr Saengkanokkul rose to protest against the prime minister.

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Soon after Prayut began speaking, Pheu Thai MP Julaphan Amornwiwat rose to protest on the grounds that the prime minister was violating meeting regulations by failing to speak in accordance with the copy of policy statement distributed to parliamentarians.

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Another opposition MP, Pheu Thai’s Chonnan Srikaew also protested, saying that Prayut must address the chair of the meeting instead of speaking to the parlimentarians.

 

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

But Jirayu Huangsup, Pheu Thai MP, rose to protest again when Prayut skipped over the drug issue. 

Odds on it descending into a punch up afore too long if they keep testing leader like this ..  

2 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Odds on it descending into a punch up afore too long if they keep testing leader like this ..  

Who's going to be in charge of the cattle prod when they 'test' the leader? I bet there's a queue already.

2 hours ago, bluesofa said:

Err, are we allowed to asking what was removed, and why?

Swiss bank account numbers and Patex Phillippe's mobile????

14 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Who's going to be in charge of the cattle prod when they 'test' the leader? I bet there's a queue already.

Can you buy tickets to go and watch this debating thing as it sure to kick off at some point and I wanna see if Prayuth is all that .. 

And the circus has begun after 5 months of shenanigans.

Watching the next 5 months closely now.

 

After  Prayut left the building first he went the the gym to practise his right hook, then he went to check if his enormous pile of teddies were still in the pram, ready for throwing.

17 minutes ago, colinneil said:

After  Prayut left the building first he went the the gym to practise his right hook, then he went to check if his enormous pile of teddies were still in the pram, ready for throwing.

Boo hoo, it's not fair! But it's someone else's fault as always.

Come on , they are all the same deep down.

Pot, Kettle, Black, Fire place, Stove. comes to mind.

But 100% for sure, they will all drive home in the Benz, or BMW tonight.

and have no real care for the good people of Thailand.

 

 

12 hours ago, Artisi said:

Seems the fun has commenced.

No dummy-spits as yet, but it is surely to happen sooner than later. Can't see napoleon handling the continual interjections and being "told" to adhere to correct procedure by a lesser mortal. 

There was, he stormed off after being questioned

 

 

10 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

 

 

 

Odds on it descending into a punch up afore too long if they keep testing leader like this ..  

Pity they can't TV it, like the UK Parliament -- but I think no one could be as crazy as that lot in England

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prayut acknowledged the instruction and thanked Chonnan and called him a rising star before he continued to read from the copy.

 

And would you like some custard with your humble pie sir ?

 

Meanwhile , backstage , Chonnan was added to growing list of miscreants to be dealt with in the next coup.

1 hour ago, Sticky Wicket said:

There was, he stormed off after being questioned

 

 

That's just a warm-up for bigger and better things. 

He must be kicking himself for not ordering Meechai to write for a fully appointed Parliament in the constitution. Glorious to see democracy in motion with freedom of speech exercised. We finally got the truth about the coup being pre-planned as soon as Pheu Thai Party ascended to be the government. 

Prawit sleeping while the session was on was an embarrassing spectacle and the icing on the cake was when Prayut storm off like a petulant teen when confronted. We probably see the last of him in Parliament. 

 

Be careful insulting him he might bring the army.

6 minutes ago, nev said:

Be careful insulting him he might bring the army.

Reminds me of: