Lawmakers propose special sitting of parliament to consider student protests

[webfact]

Lawmakers propose special sitting of parliament to consider student protests

 

 

Government MPs and a senator have separately proposed a special parliamentary session be convened in the light of the student flash mobs occurring across the country.

 

In a letter, addressed to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, Democrat party-list MP Issara Seriwattanawuth proposed an urgent motion for the House to consider the establishment of an ad hoc parliamentary committee to hear the students’ political views, and to give them to have a role in solving political conflict by working with legislators.

 

Palang Pracharat MP for Bangkok, Ms. Pada Warakanont, said that she will discuss the matter informally with her fellow MPs. Senator Kamnoon Sitthisamarn agreed with the two government MPs, noting that the protests might spiral out of control if MPs and senators wait until the new session of parliament begins before addressing the issue.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lawmakers-propose-special-sitting-of-parliament-to-consider-student-protests/

 

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[smedly]

45 minutes ago, webfact said:

Lawmakers propose special sitting of parliament to consider student protests

is there room for 6,000,000 people, I'm sure they would like to make a contribution 

[bangkokfrog]

49 minutes ago, webfact said:

...motion for the House to consider the establishment of an ad hoc parliamentary committee to hear the students’ political views, and to give them to have a role in solving political conflict by working with legislators.

Seems to me to be all for show and indicate that those making the proposal are totally out of touch. The students views are already plainly known, so is their assigned "role" going to be to work with legislators to get rid of the legislators they are working with and hold new democratic elections?

Edited March 1, 2020 by bangkokfrog

[smedly]

5 minutes ago, smedly said:

is there room for 6,000,000 people, I'm sure they would like to make a contribution 

forgot to add - the 6 million probably represent about 70% of people that actually voted

[JAG]

So having removed their elected representatives the proposal is to " work with" themto consider their demands?

[PatOngo]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

noting that the protests might spiral out of control

...........….as has the arrogance and greed of the government! 

[colinneil]

Sit up and listen, you bunch of arrogant geriatrics, your days are numbered.

The youth of this country have had enough of your greed/ corruption.

[holy cow cm]

For one, this government won't leave as they worked hard to rig and take the election.

For two, FFP will never be reinstated unless pigs can fly. I surmise the court not being officially administering will be swept under the carpet like the Big guy not administering the proper oath.

For three, the Constitution will never be rewritten the way anyone out of the military and elite league wants it. It will just be adjusted again to their liking.

For four, how would they use the new armored personnel carriers if they did everything above board. The reality is the military will not let itself be downgraded, and even all lip service talk of doing it by the big cheese a couple of days ago is just hot air promises. Same as he said quite a few time he had no desire to be PM.

 

So, my question is, how would or could they ever listen and compromise as they are so above everyone and everything? These students in their eyes are blasphemous. What would they do that is of equal character? Send in soldiers of the same age to talk eye to gun with them?

Edited March 2, 2020 by holy cow cm

[RichardColeman]

In all fairness to the government - and I have little respect for them - if the same happened in my UK and the students were given a say, the Uk would end up some tree hugging, weirdo, leftist, socialist worker, WOKE, 100 gender, 7 different toilet, no border utopia ! 

[hotchilli]

Just a ruse to quell the students, tell them we'll set up a committee, listen to their views.... but you must stop the protests!

Then ignore everything and continue as normal.

I hope the students tell them to stick the committee where the sun don't shine!

[jaiyen]

But didnt one of the ministers say that it is dangerous to have large gatherings cos of the virus ??  No problem putting over 500 Ar#elickers all together in one room !

[legend49]

1 hour ago, holy cow cm said:

For one, this government won't leave as they worked hard to rig and take the election.

For two, FFP will never be reinstated unless pigs can fly. I surmise the court not being officially administering will be swept under the carpet like the Big guy not administering the proper oath.

For three, the Constitution will never be rewritten the way anyone out of the military and elite league wants it. It will just be adjusted again to their liking.

For four, how would they use the new armored personnel carriers if they did everything above board. The reality is the military will not let itself be downgraded, and even all lip service talk of doing it by the big cheese a couple of days ago is just hot air promises. Same as he said quite a few time he had no desire to be PM.

 

So, my question is, how would or could they ever listen and compromise as they are so above everyone and everything? These students in their eyes are blasphemous. What would they do that is of equal character? Send in soldiers of the same age to talk eye to gun with them?

I just hope these lawmakers watch videos of Hong Kong riots that are mainly student base. Students can make changes that the lawmakers wont like.

[holy cow cm]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

In all fairness to the government - and I have little respect for them - if the same happened in my UK and the students were given a say, the Uk would end up some tree hugging, weirdo, leftist, socialist worker, WOKE, 100 gender, 7 different toilet, no border utopia ! 

Yeah but in all fairness, the UK Gov is leaps above board than this one here. They rigged the election which is essentially stealing it and you can count the many ways they did this, they attacked any opposition they deemed open season, they cut the # party's head off of the beloved student and young generation's preferred party, they "somehow" got double standards in court verdicts where they are always not guilty and everyone else inevitably guilty, and the charade still goes on. There is a big difference here and freedoms are being taken away little by little. It is not about hugging a tree. It should be honest and about transparency where it is certainly not.

[holy cow cm]

1 minute ago, legend49 said:

I just hope these lawmakers watch videos of Hong Kong riots that are mainly student base. Students can make changes that the lawmakers wont like.

Yeah, but as the conspiracy goes, they will probably use the virus to quell the demonstrations supposedly how HK is being dealt with.

[Thaiwrath]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

to hear the students’ political views,

Here's a hint.

[sungod]

There is already a committee, its called ISOC I think ????

[MaxLee]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Lawmakers propose special sitting of parliament to consider student protests

Will be immediately rejected by the military RIGGED rulers..... Simple as that..... 

[Baerboxer]

6 hours ago, smedly said:

forgot to add - the 6 million probably represent about 70% of people that actually voted

 

What? Maths not your strong point then?

[Baerboxer]

22 minutes ago, MaxLee said:

Will be immediately rejected by the military RIGGED rulers..... Simple as that..... 

 

Not necessarily. Parliament calls emergency sitting. concerns about public order and safety etc.

 

Special powers needed etc etc.

 

Deja vu

[smedly]

28 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

What? Maths not your strong point then?

I knew there would be a few that didn't get it

[joebrown]

Yes, surely listen to the students, BUT make sure they don't derail our gravy train.

[Tayaout]

1 hour ago, Baerboxer said:

 

What? Maths not your strong point then?

It wasn't the strong point of the election commission either. 

[sweatalot]

cudos to them. They really want to consider lsitening to the students and find a solution.

(Oh shxt I swear that I will quit drinking)

Edited March 2, 2020 by sweatalot

[tomauasia]

Students and citizens propose you allow western observers next election and you don't stand over election booths. Votes counted by academics Not you. And keep  your dirty old noses out of politics. You are finished and should be charged with treason.

[chilli42]

10 hours ago, bangkokfrog said:

Seems to me to be all for show and indicate that those making the proposal are totally out of touch. The students views are already plainly known, so is their assigned "role" going to be to work with legislators to get rid of the legislators they are working with and hold new democratic elections?

The goal is to waste time so that the movement loses energy.  Nobody knows how to waste time like a politician.

[nausea]

You're f@#*ed. The Emperor's new clothes and all that.

 

“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”

 

Only two ways this is gonna go - the Thammasat way or the other way.

 

Do I give a monkey's, no. But I will get out the popcorn and observe with interest. Ain't my fight. I'm with you morally kids, mostly these things end in disaster though. Hobbes had a point.

Edited March 2, 2020 by nausea

[Scot123]

What a joke. People easy forget how "p" delt with protests before. May 2010, 6 unarmed protesters shot dead at the temple (one person shot bead who was laying on the ground). Not one single person held accountable oh sorry the nurse who witnessed it was persecuted and charged then disappeared and never heard from again. That is how they little p deals with unarmed civilians. Makes me sick.