snoop1130 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thai opposition starts censure debate against PM and ministers FILE PHOTO: Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha speaks at the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits in Bangkok, Thailand, November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand’s opposition began a parliamentary censure debate against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and five of his cabinet ministers on Monday, just days after the Constitutional Court dissolved a key party in the opposition bloc. The censure motion is likely to fail, but the public debate represents the fiercest criticism Prayuth has faced since he transitioned last year from military ruler to head of an elected government. Political tension rose in Thailand after the top court dissolved the Future Forward Party, the third largest party in parliament, and banned 16 of its senior members from politics for a breach of law covering political party funding. The court’s decision sparked small protests around the country and was widely condemned the advocates of democracy. More protests were expected this week. Prayuth, who first came to power in a 2014 military coup, is accused by the remaining opposition parties of coming to power through non-democratic means, ineffective administration, abuse of power and corruption. “Prime Minister Prayuth ... allows corruption to thrive and uses the power of his position to benefit himself and others,” Sompong Amornvivat, the leader of the Pheu Thai party and the Opposition bloc said during the opening of the censure debate. The debate will continue until Thursday and a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister and five other cabinet ministers is scheduled to take place on Friday. The government’s opponents have also turn up the heat on the government outside of parliament with the former spokeswoman of the Future Forward Party accusing Prayuth’s military junta of helping the previous Malaysian government to cover up a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal at sovereign fund 1Malaysia Developments Bhd. Prayuth rejected the allegation and threaten to sue the spokeswoman, Pannika Wanich, who was also among the Future Forward leaders barred from politics last Friday. “I told related agencies to investigate,” Prayuth told reporters. “If there is anything that can be sued they will do so.” -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-02-24 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Let's really hope these people have some clear evidence of wrongdoing. It is a shame Prayut and his boys have been fully endorsed by an unnamed someone. I can't wait for the day they disappear into the abyss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan Alan Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 "I told related agencies to investigate,” Prayuth told reporters. “If there is anything that can be sued they will do so.” One way to retain power, use the judiciary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand’s opposition began a parliamentary censure thailand's opposition died a few days ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, YetAnother said: thailand's opposition died a few days ago The timing was perfect - was anyone surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 34 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The censure motion is likely to fail Nothing is more certain, unfortunately. He has done everything possible, since fiddling his way into power, to stop any form of opposition to his current position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Artisi said: The timing was perfect - was anyone surprised? Not really surprised, more upset/annoyed that their blatant lying manages to go so unquestioned or unchecked, I feel pretty sure that Future Forward will arise in another form and continue their good work in trying to get these Muppets out of office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerN Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Artisi said: The timing was perfect - was anyone surprised? The guy to get to is not Prayuth, it is Wissanu. And Prawit. Prayuth does not have the brains or the strategy, he's just the front man - the patsy. The guys to get to are Wissanu and Prawit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, ParkerN said: The guy to get to is not Prayuth, it is Wissanu. And Prawit. Prayuth does not have the brains or the strategy, he's just the front man - the patsy. The guys to get to are Wissanu and Prawit. Your aim is too low and off target... Aim higher kid. Much higher. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post greeneking Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, DLock said: Your aim is too low and off target... Aim higher kid. Much higher. And, most of the year, much further. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, ParkerN said: The guy to get to is not Prayuth, it is Wissanu. And Prawit. Prayuth does not have the brains or the strategy, he's just the front man - the patsy. The guys to get to are Wissanu and Prawit. Doesn't matter who it was, it is the same shameful outcome which hopefully comes back to bite them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 5 hours ago, snoop1130 said: “I told related agencies to investigate,” Prayuth told reporters. “If there is anything that can be sued they will do so.” Well, if what they said was false it would be easy to sue them. Prayuth knows whether the allegations are true or false - his actions prove them to be true (He wouldn't need an investigation if he knew they were fslse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Ku Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 You be careful what you imply, DLock and Greeneking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 19 hours ago, Isaan Alan said: "I told related agencies to investigate,” Prayuth told reporters. “If there is anything that can be sued they will do so.” One way to retain power, use the judiciary. Reminds me of Trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Gee Ku said: You be careful what you imply, DLock and Greeneking. Be careful with what you think is being implied otherwise you might have the thought police looking for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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