webfact Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Maverick MP walks out on coalition over broken promises By THE NATION The Thai Civilised Party issued a statement on Tuesday saying it’s only MP was leaving the coalition government because he had not been given a Cabinet seat as promised. Speaking at a press conference, Mongkholkit Suksintharanont also cautioned the other nine small parties, saying they too will find themselves being let down. Thai Civilised Party to quit coalition Mongkholkit said he will be an independent Opposition member and will decide on whether or not to support possible no-confidence motions against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government on a case-by-case basis. The first-time MP said he remained friendly with the nine small parties despite their decision to stay in the coalition, and also praised many coalition MPs and several senators. He lauded Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phromphao for his generosity. Thammanas lent Mongkholkit some money when he needed it. He also warned the government about a possible defeat in potential no-confidence motions, saying the coalition’s 249 seats against the Opposition’s 246 was a very narrow margin and the corruption allegations related to the construction of a futsal stadium will be a difficult nut for the Prayut government to crack. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374689 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-08-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Did a party with that name have any place in this Thai government. Clearly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Another one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, I'm gonna get you, tooAnother one bites the dust It's early days, but I'm kind of enjoying this "coalition" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 What goes around comes around etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 A real simmering dissatisfaction on what is real what was really looked at , before joining the coalition, borrowed monies , sweeteners promised and now the realities are hitting home, reminds me of a quote, "One who never anticipates deceit or expects duplicity and yet is the first to recognise such things -is that not a sage indeed?" Confucius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 not very "maverick" of him to join with them in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 We are seeing a Global effort to end corruption ...mabey someday integrity will be the norm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Who lent him money??!! https://thaipoliticalprisoners.wordpress.com/2019/07/11/open-mouthed-disbelief-ii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I’m glad this guy is leaving the coalition, but he epitomizes everything that’s wrong with Thai politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Maveric MP? Surely it should read....1 of many maveric MPs. The whole bunch of them are only in it for what they can get out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: saying the coalition’s 249 seats against the Opposition’s 246 was a very narrow margin No such thing as a narrow margin when you have the military behind you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Prayut handed out ministries as rewards to Democrat members and others who voted for him to become Prime Minister. If this lone ranger voted for Prayut why was he not rewarded with his ministry as promised? If what he says is true it seems he was nicely sucked in. He should have known better than to vote for him in the first place. After all, the PM's track record of promises and commitments made but left unfulfilled is widely known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Disgruntled MP not Maverick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 he had not been given a Cabinet seat as promised. Bit like the other 5 from another party walked out last week. Cha cha found them more money and new desks so they return to the flock, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, grumbleweed said: No such thing as a narrow margin when you have the military behind you Have they got the military behind them, not so sure about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, mok199 said: We are seeing a Global effort to end corruption ...mabey someday integrity will be the norm... Never in Thailand.. it's endemic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai Civilised Party issued a statement on Tuesday saying it’s only MP was leaving the coalition government because he had not been given a Cabinet seat as promised. It will also be taking it's colored marbles away and will in future play alone with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucec64 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Prayut handed out ministries as rewards to Democrat members and others who voted for him to become Prime Minister. If this lone ranger voted for Prayut why was he not rewarded with his ministry as promised? If what he says is true it seems he was nicely sucked in. He should have known better than to vote for him in the first place. After all, the PM's track record of promises and commitments made but left unfulfilled is widely known.Weren't the small parties rewarded when prayut changed the rules after the election, and awarded them seats that they had not won?Sent from my SM-N950F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 In the first place promising him a seat in the cabinet was wrong. How can a party with only one MP represent enough people to be a member of cabinet? But I see that's not how it goes in Thai politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmushr00m Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 This guy is dodgy. He expected to be given a ministry even though he is the only member of his party elected. He shafts everyone except the guy that lend him money... Good riddance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Maveric MP? Bret, Bart, or Beau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He walked out because Prayut offered his ex-wife the political appointment. Looks like the government was not keen to have him in the coalition. Maybe he is the only civilized one in the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, sweatalot said: In the first place promising him a seat in the cabinet was wrong. How can a party with only one MP represent enough people to be a member of cabinet? But I see that's not how it goes in Thai politics If you've worked in Thai companies or institutions, you know that is how it goes everywhere here. They promise mountains and deliver molehills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Didn't take long for this coalition to crumble! Can't say I'm surprised. "He lauded Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phromphao for hisgenerosity. Thammanas lent Mongkholkit some money when he needed it." Quite an interesting tidbit, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, brucec64 said: Weren't the small parties rewarded when prayut changed the rules after the election, and awarded them seats that they had not won? Sent from my SM-N950F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app What you say is correct. But he says he was promised a cabinet seat which means he was promised a ministry. Whether he is being truthful is the big question. The other question is, would Prayut ever break a promise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Some men on scooters bearing big sticks may help with his future decision making???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changoverandout Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 How uncivilised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He lauded Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phromphao for his generosity. Thammanas lent Mongkholkit some money when he needed it. Nice. Cash better then wristwatches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Artisi said: Have they got the military behind them, not so sure about that? If I had anybody with a gun behind me I'd be very nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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