PM Prayut admits error in oath recital and is trying to resolve the problem

[webfact]

PM admits error in oath recital and is trying to resolve the problem

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted, for the first time, that he did not recite the oath of office in full, as alleged by the Opposition, and is now trying to resolve the problem.

 

Asked how he will resolve the problem by a reporter today (Tuesday), the Prime Minister shot back, saying “Don’t you understand the word “trying to find a way out”?” adding that he would not make a clarification about the matter in parliament tomorrow, as demanded by the Opposition, because he has to visit the southern region.

 

He then asked the Opposition to wait and to be reasonable. “Trust me, I believe I can handle it and must do it” he said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-admits-error-in-oath-recital-and-is-trying-to-resolve-the-problem/

 

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[sunnyboy2018]

Cant even get that right. A rote memorised pledge or read off an auto cue.

[BobBKK]

So he admits he's there illegally?  Considering the electorate didn't vote him as an MP he's got a nerve even taking half an oath.

[YetAnother]

59 minutes ago, webfact said:

Asked how he will resolve the problem by a reporter today (Tuesday), the Prime Minister shot back, saying “Don’t you understand the word “trying to find a way out”?”

wrong guy in the wrong job

[davehowden]

Just take the oath again or won't the Big Boss allow that ?

[Mango Bob]

He is a Retired Army General and Coup leader now PM.  He doesn't have to do things the way a normal person would.   Kept talking and you will get a visit from 20 policeman very soon.

[scorecard]

So he admits he made an error on a very important item and now wants leniency, well Mr. Pm that's a 2 way street.

 

And the FF folks should challenge him on this exact specific point with 'you give some ground re the stupid unfair charges against Khun Thanathorn and we will give you leniency, up to you!'

[Thaiwrath]

 “Trust me, I believe I can handle it and must do it” he said.

 

 

I wouldn't trust him to butter a slice of bread, without making a mess of it, never mind dealing with any problems in parliament !

Edited August 6, 2019 by Thaiwrath

[Somtamnication]

People don't seem to understand; he rewrote the oath. Military guy, remember?

[colinneil]

Does he really care? No he thinks he is above following rules, i am the man i do what i want.

That is his attitude, as others have said, he is ex military, only used to barking out orders.

Democracy, whats that, he has no idea about it.

Edited August 6, 2019 by colinneil

[Matzzon]

I am not sure, but isn´t admittance the first one in the 12 step program.

 

The second one is going to be harder, though.

 

"Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." (Actually totally impossible)

[Matzzon]

16 minutes ago, Somtamnication said:

People don't seem to understand; he rewrote the oath. Military guy, remember?

No, that he can blame on Meechai.

[rkidlad]

Didn’t he already claim he did make the oath and the matter is over now? Oh, that’s right - there’s an opposition now. 

 

 

[a977]

This guy is totally inept at everything he does, how the Thai people could vote him in as P.M. is beyond me. Oh that's right I forget he rigged the constitution then the Election then allegedly bought some votes to make him P.M. silly me it must be my age uncle Alz catching up with me.

[sammieuk1]

He is allowed 44 attempts to get it right surely or is that the number of the bus he's leaving on????

[Hayduke]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

PM admits error in oath recital and is trying to resolve the problem

 

Resigning would be a good place to start...

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 7, 2019 by Hayduke

[graemeaylward]

I thought he told the public earlier, that he definitely took the full oath and that the opposition were wrong. He even said that the video of the ceremony had been deliberately edited to show him in a bad light! Now he is admitting that what he was challenged about is correct! Anyone with a shred of decency would apologise and resign from office immediately, but this man thinks he is above everybody and second only to the great "I am". He is squirming, asking for leniency when he himself shows no mercy for dissenters. I sincerely hope that this worm will not be let off the hook!


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[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

PM admits error in oath recital and is trying to resolve the problem

Every word he says is now under the spotlight.. I bet he feels the pressure !

[nikmar]

I believe Obama did the same and just re-did it the next day. Simple. Or it should be.

[PatOngo]

Owwww!

 

[Pedrogaz]

So after denying the error and obfuscating for days, suddenly he admits it. 

[RotBenz8888]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

PM admits error in oath recital and is trying to resolve the problem

Oath rectal? Resolve it with some laxatives.

[jonclark]

9 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said:

So after denying the error and obfuscating for days, suddenly he admits it. 

The only mistake was that someone noticed. Everything is always fine in Thailand... until closer inspection yields an error. Then the blame game starts based on the ancient and well respected Thai principle of yielding to the wishes of those higher up the social aka financial ladder.

 

I expect a Burmese scribe will be found to apportion blame on in the not to distant future. 

[edwinchester]

This is not a simple mistake. How can anyone fail to include the sentence  "I will also uphold and comply with the constitution of the kingdom in every aspect" at the swearing in ceremony?

Maybe another coup in the offing? I couldn't possibly comment.

Edited August 7, 2019 by edwinchester

[Eric Loh]

How is this failure to comply with the constitution compare with the removal of Yingluck's transfer of the NSC secretary general. Seem the former is more a serious breach of the constitution yet in her case, the constitution court removed Yingluck and 9 cabinet ministers from office.   

[edwinchester]

44 minutes ago, nikmar said:

I believe Obama did the same and just re-did it the next day. Simple. Or it should be.

Justice John Roberts got a couple of words in the wrong order when he asked President Obama to recite the oath.

Leaving out the entire sentence about upholding and respecting the Thai Constitution is an entirely different matter. Very hard to believe it was a simple mistake.

Edited August 7, 2019 by edwinchester

[rkidlad]

17 minutes ago, edwinchester said:

Justice John Roberts got a couple of words in the wrong order when he asked President Obama to recite the oath.

Leaving out the entire sentence about upholding and respecting the Thai Constitution is an entirely different matter. Very hard to believe it was a simple mistake.

It wasn't. If it was a simple mistake, they could simply say we will do it again ASAP.  

 

Maybe they'll go abroad to make the oath and simply say it's done. Anyhoo, apparently the Thai ombudsman has taken this case on now. Interesting how they will move forward with this. 

[Bluespunk]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Asked how he will resolve the problem by a reporter today (Tuesday), the Prime Minister shot back, saying “Don’t you understand the word “trying to find a way out”?”

That’s a sentence, not a word...some people just can’t get anything right it seems. 

[Eric Loh]

14 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

It wasn't. If it was a simple mistake, they could simply say we will do it again ASAP.  

 

Maybe they'll go abroad to make the oath and simply say it's done. Anyhoo, apparently the Thai ombudsman has taken this case on now. Interesting how they will move forward with this. 

Most likely the same Ombudson secretary general Raksaecha who clarified that Prayut does not fit the description of 'state servant" overruling questions raised over his incumbency. Kind of much ado for nothing. 

[rkidlad]

Just now, Eric Loh said:

Most likely the same Ombudson secretary general Raksaecha who clarified that Prayut does not fit the description of 'state servant" overruling questions raised over his incumbency. Kind of much ado for nothing. 

Oh, it will come to nothing. But at least we can watch the PM squirm a little.