Thailand’s opposition parties won’t join proposed reconciliation committee unless PM steps down first

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Thailand’s opposition parties won’t join proposed reconciliation committee unless PM steps down first

 

 

Opposition whips have rejected the Government’s proposal to set up a multi-party reconciliation committee, to tackle the current political conflict in Thailand, unless Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha steps down first.

 

Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party said, after a meeting of opposition whips, that they believe that the barrier to easing the current political tension is the Prime Minister himself.

 

“With the Prime Minister still in office, after six years of apparent failures by his administration, the conflict is bound to intensify,” said Mr. Chusak, adding that the opposition parties prefer to wait until there is a clearer picture of the proposed committee and what its approach will be to resolving the conflict.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-opposition-parties-wont-join-proposed-reconciliation-committee-unless-pm-steps-down-first/

 

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[Donutz]

Having the rather incompetent and less than democratic PM step down and BLEEP off would be a great first step if the government was sincere about finding a way out for the benefit of all. But the poor (well rich, he has millions... don't ask ) chap fails to see what he did wrong so.... 

[hoopsandyoyo]

...yes, without the PM stepping-down, everything else is just smoke & mirrors.  Ones in power, really don’t want to give up power.  Nothing will change until they are forced out. 

[lujanit]

Like a lion who has tasted blood and cannot get enough.  Not going to give up the generous swill offering now.

[rkidlad]

Prayut has to go. No ifs or buts. 
 

 

[ThailandRyan]

I am sure he believes that his Malfeasance is not Malfeasance at all but, just his loving guidance and unbiased support of all Thais. Besides he is afraid if he leaves the rest will move quickly to repeal his self given Amnesty for all wrongs and all ill gotten gains from his corruption.  How else do you amass 2 billion baht in wealth over just a 5 year period.

[mr mr]

burn.

[yellowboat]

A panel is a waste of time and a delay tactic from people who have nothing better to do than sit in a meeting room, and listen to the sound of their own voices.   The opposition is correct in not wanting to attend.  They would be better off just playing a few rounds of golf.  cha cha has managed to turn the youth of Thailand against out of touch Thai establishments.  If he wanted to start reconciliation, he would stop arresting Thai activists.   He won't.   He is loyal to his jackboots first. 

[nobodysfriend]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

unless Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha steps down first.

 

The PM stepping down won't change much . He will be replaced by a clone soon .

The only thing really needed are new unbiased and free elections .

The current government needs to realize that they cannot forever manipulate the outcome of an election by suppressing  political parties they do not like .

As what happened to Future Foreward and Thanathorn . There were a lot of people voting for FF , but the government did everything they could to find some ' legal ' accusations that allowed them to destroy and forbid the party .

That is what finally led to the current unrest and demonstrations .

[Artisi]

11 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

The PM stepping down won't change much . He will be replaced by a clone soon .

The only thing really needed are new unbiased and free elections .

The current government needs to realize that they cannot forever manipulate the outcome of an election by suppressing  political parties they do not like .

As what happened to Future Foreward and Thanathorn . There were a lot of people voting for FF , but the government did everything they could to find some ' legal ' accusations that allowed them to destroy and forbid the party .

That is what finally led to the current unrest and demonstrations .

"You can hear the people sing" 

That's a big worry to the current bunch of clowns. 

[spidermike007]

Prayuth is the worse thing to happen to Thailand in a very long time. He is a boil on the face of the nation and has to go. Everything he is, and everything he and his incredibly toxic administration represents, stinks, and is the opposite of what this nation needs to move forward. 

 

The opposition would be participating in a sham, if they agreed to any sort of "reconciliation" with this fool, and his sham administration.

 

They are to democracy, what fracking is to conservation.

[Dario]

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Prayuth is the worse thing to happen to Thailand in a very long time. He is a boil on the face of the nation and has to go. Everything he is, and everything he and his incredibly toxic administration represents, stinks, and is the opposite of what this nation needs to move forward. 

 

The opposition would be participating in a sham, if they agreed to any sort of "reconciliation" with this fool, and his sham administration.

 

They are to democracy, what fracking is to conservation.

Agree!

[jonclark]

Steve100 where are you - Prayuts' reputation needs defending!!

[steven100]

6 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Steve100 where are you - Prayuts' reputation needs defending!!

nooooo ....  Gen Khun Prayut's reputation doesn't need any defending,  he's doing just fine.  

but thank's for asking   !

[NoshowJones]

7 minutes ago, jonclark said:

Steve100 where are you - Prayuts' reputation needs defending!!

He hasn't recovered from last night yet.

[ThailandRyan]

5 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

He hasn't recovered from last night yet.

Apparently not.  No parties to be had with the opposition as they have ensured 20 more years in power....bwahaha.

[rkidlad]

8 minutes ago, steven100 said:

nooooo ....  Gen Khun Prayut's reputation doesn't need any defending,  he's doing just fine.  

but thank's for asking   !

And people wonder why protesters are taking to the streets.

 

[JusticeGB]

The whole point of the committee is to delay the actual writing of a new Constitution and nothing else. A Committee of 200 people will be dominated by the people chosen to run it. There is absolutely no point in having such a Committee unless you support the delay in the rewriting of the Constitution. 

[spidermike007]

Unfortunately, there are many who are defending the status quo. They are dinosaurs, with static minds and are petrified of change, moving the nation forward and are protecting the elite and class structure, at all costs. 

 

A good example is the recent exchange between the Thai hero Mind and the regressive MP Parina. 

 

Parina insisted that the pro-democracy activists were only 100,000 in number, a minority compared to the “tens of millions” who wanted absolutely no change in the government or *******. 

“Don’t act like a revolution. It’s impossible to change the ruling system,” Parina said. 

 

Parina, 44, constantly interrupted Jomkwan and Patsaravalee, 25, and drove the show into five minutes overtime by countering the activist’s remarks. 

Without prompting, Parina also made many mentions to Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, deposed leaders of the Future Forward movement that the status quo often blames for the nation’s ills. 

 

“Thanathorn would never be able to be PM, even if he was not disqualified. He has no abilities. If he did become PM, and coronavirus happened, everyone would be bankrupt and millions would be dead,” Parina said. “If Thanathorn was PM, would you even come out to protest? 

 

Have you ever seen such toxic and fictitious fear mongering? Remind you of someone? 

Edited November 3, 2020 by spidermike007

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

“With the Prime Minister still in office, after six years of apparent failures by his administration, the conflict is bound to intensify,” said Mr. Chusak, adding that the opposition parties prefer to wait until there is a clearer picture of the proposed committee and what its approach will be to resolving the conflict.

So no change then, no committee no talks, no resolution.

Maybe a vote of no confidence is the way to go and force an election.

[holy cow cm]

As you can see the regime is trying to build a reciprocated illusion to the world that they are actually liked. Also look at all the orchestrated coverage of the yellow shirt gatherings with a certain someone. One group does this, then the other group shows their song and dance trying to make it appear larger thus negating or cancelling out the other side. The protestors and students if actually really got together would be in the millions and their attitude is not going to be washed away. So in reality El Fathead and his regime bozos should get out to start the heling.

[newatthis]

55 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

He has no abilities

Besides a big, toxic mouth what are her abilities / qualifications to be in parliament?

[TigerandDog]

The only problem with cha cha stepping down is this.  The current constitution has a stipulation that if the appointed PM steps down/resigns from his/her position that he/she then automatically becomes the caretaker PM until he/she appoint a new cabinet. As that would never happen, he/she would remain in power indefinitely. Prayut even made this point in a press conference about 1 week ago. So he steps down BUT everything remains the same. He still runs the show.

[rkidlad]

1 hour ago, TigerandDog said:

The only problem with cha cha stepping down is this.  The current constitution has a stipulation that if the appointed PM steps down/resigns from his/her position that he/she then automatically becomes the caretaker PM until he/she appoint a new cabinet. As that would never happen, he/she would remain in power indefinitely. Prayut even made this point in a press conference about 1 week ago. So he steps down BUT everything remains the same. He still runs the show.

Well, he didn't swear to honour the constitution so he can't use that excuse if made to step down. 

[Scott Tracy]

The old boys won't be around !ong. Don't challenge the grim reaper, someone said earlier. Anyone can die at any time, he said.

 

the oldsters will move on, and the current youngsters will become the oldsters. They will end up just like unc!e, mark my words. The more things change, the more they stay the same.m

 

is it possible the people can stage a coup, or is that known as a revolution?

[FritsSikkink]

9 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

I am sure he believes that his Malfeasance is not Malfeasance at all but, just his loving guidance and unbiased support of all Thais. Besides he is afraid if he leaves the rest will move quickly to repeal his self given Amnesty for all wrongs and all ill gotten gains from his corruption.  How else do you amass 2 billion baht in wealth over just a 5 year period.

There was a PM once who amassed  5 billion USD 

[GreasyFingers]

Ah. The opposition does not like the decision so are taking their bat and ball home. Isn't that what children do.

[spidermike007]

21 hours ago, newatthis said:

Besides a big, toxic mouth what are her abilities / qualifications to be in parliament?

Sucking up to the powers that be. Honoring her commitment to never, ever represent the people, and always sell out her principles for almighty baht. 

[DrTuner]

He'd just be replaced with the next army stooge.

 

They all need to go. Including the "opposition".