Pheu Thai MP urges PM to move out of military house

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

A Pheu Thai MP from Ubon Ratchathani province has advised Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to move out of the military house in order to create norms and restore dignity of the Army, pointing out that the PM should not be afraid of his safety.

 

Somkid Chuakong, who is also the vice president of the Committee of Opposition Parties, said he was reacting to the prime minister's remarks on Friday (February 21) that he had to live in a military house to ensure his safety as prime minister.

 

“This means Prayut realises that Thai society and this country is not safe,” he said. “This kind of reply raises uncertainty among citizens and affects society, so the prime minister must be careful about the words he uses. He should not be afraid because no one can do anything for sure.”

 

Somkid said that moving out from military houses will create norms and restore dignity to the Army because everyone, including soldiers, police, teachers, and governors, must return official houses provided when they retire.

 

“Prayut should not utter remarks like he will serve the military his entire life. Therefore, the military should be reformed, and the ideas of military officers must also be revised."

 

“I can confirm that Thai citizens do not hate the Army, but they dislike some officers who take advantage. You must protect the dignity of the Army, not cause the Army to be an object of suspicion for the people.”

 

He also warned soldiers that they must not be selfish and must act as an example for society.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30382565

 

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Careful what you say, your party could be next to get dissolved,they will find something.

regards Worgeordie

A toothless opposition member suggesting something to a dictator. Good one

The PM has every right as long as he is PM to live in a secured area, in a military zone or any other government complex. Questions could arise, if he leaves office one day.

 

But on the other hand who can point a finger on Thailand, considering the lavish and disgraceful tax payer money that is squandered in the USA, France any nations in Europe with life long benefits, perks and other privileges granted to former heads of state, ministers or even top dignitaries of parliament....that also inculde their close family members.

Edited February 21, 20206 yr by observer90210

But...but...if he moves out of FREE housing, hr might have to spend some of his ill-gotten money to actually buy a house and furniture. ????

There's a residence specifically for Prime Ministers. He should live there. If it's not secure enough for him, he has 245,000 soldiers and 230,000 police to guard him.

12 minutes ago, Scott Tracy said:

There's a residence specifically for Prime Ministers. He should live there. If it's not secure enough for him, he has 245,000 soldiers and 230,000 police to guard him.

I doubt he trusts any of them! Would you?

20 hours ago, Creasy said:

A toothless opposition member suggesting something to a dictator. Good one

Last thing this was is a suggestion. It was a wise way to create awareness and more hate from the people towards the PM.

 

i am willing to bet many did not even know or cared but now with this “suggestion” a storm was created . 

It would take more than a house move to restore dignity to the Army and the police. Both camps are rife with abuse of power, corruption and ineptness.

8 minutes ago, Benmart said:

It would take more than a house move to restore dignity to the Army and the police. Both camps are rife with abuse of power, corruption and ineptness.

I think they are asking him to move out of the wrong house!Better to remove him from the House of Parliament.

You stay right where you are Khun Prayut Chan O Cha, i'm quite sure I could guess where he told Somkid to go. ....