snoop1130 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thailand’s opposition Pheu Thai party has been asked to reconsider its plan to invite members of the public to cast their votes, via a website, during or at the end of the opposition’s no confidence debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and five ministers, due to take place in parliament from August 31st to September 3rd. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not, adding that, if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action. Besides the prime minister, the opposition is to target Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin and Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-party-asked-to-scrap-its-plan-for-public-to-vote-online-to-oust-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not consider it a poll like many run by the government - what's the problem, are the people not allowed an opinion 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 Worried that democracy might take hold? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 The generals will call their parents in for a good telling off. How dare you question the peasants 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 Look where casting your vote here got you before time to end this charade of masquerading generals ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 3NUMBAS Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 its not easy to dislodge a junta 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 Let the people speak.. That is democracy... and of course they know already what the results will be 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golden Triangle Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 Well I suppose a government spokesman would say that wouldn't he ? If the government are doing such a sterling job what are they worried about ?? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nojohndoe Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 If were a genuinely open vote/poll the result could be interesting. but "405 error " one possibility if it were to quickly indicate a trend . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peabody Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 "Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not, adding that, if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action." Why does he automatically assume that the people will vote against the government? Kind of a tell. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomacht8 Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 ...if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action... Really? Name only one channel! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chalawaan Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 After the galactic wealth of a too young Superintendent revealed in the latest extortion shocker, we return to our normal programming, wherein Thai politicians vie for the best Benny Hill impersonation. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted August 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action show me just one "legal channel" that is not corrupt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poskat Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) considering the previous performance of government group designed websites, and the anticipated response level, this poll website will crash within minutes. so the ruling junta dont really need to be worried about what the results would show. Edited August 27, 2021 by poskat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not, adding that, if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 "Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not, adding that, if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action." Let's play a game? How many failings can see you spot in Thanakorn's statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Katipo said: "Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today (Thursday) that a censure debate is a mechanism for opposition parties to keep a check on the government, but urging people to vote against the government is not, adding that, if the opposition has valid evidence of alleged wrongdoings by the government or any ministers, there are other legal channels through which they can proceed to take action." Let's play a game? How many inaccuracies can see you spot in Thanakorn's statement? Edited August 27, 2021 by Katipo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I wish the party well in trying to win the vote of no confidence even if they had a public vote off 1 million people the junta would not give up power democracy died a death when they got in by the back door 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Still smarting from US VP leapfrogging from Vietnam to Singapore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I think it is a rather smart strategy by Pheu Thai to have the public vote online. They stand little chance to win the vote of no confidence in the house dominated by pro government representatives. However, the public vote will have different outcome. Anything to put pressure on this government to resign will be good for the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Some troll posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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