By Thammarat Thadaphrom

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - Several political parties have already signaled the names of persons they would be nominating as prime ministerial candidates. While most parties nominate their party leader, the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) announced it was nominating the incumbent prime minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, PM candidate for the next term. The opposition Pheu Thai Party however remained tight-lipped on who it would nominate.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, said he would back Gen Prayut and that he was not upset for not getting the nomination.

 

The nomination of Gen Prayut for another term has sparked criticism about whether the incumbent PM can stay in this position after the next general election, as the constitution forbids anyone from taking the Prime Minister post for longer than 8 years.

 

Gen Prawit said this argument will need to be settled based on the ruling of the Constitutional Court.

 

Gen Prayut was nominated by the party in the previous election as an independent candidate. He was not and is not a party member.

 

The ruling party has seen a departure of Col Suchart Jantarachotikul, the former campaign head for the southern region, who resigned to set up his own party. PPRP leader Gen Prawit denied this was a move to have a backup party.

 

Other parties in the coalition have also unveiled their candidates. The Bhumjaithai Party (BJP) will nominate party leader and incumbent Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul. The Democrat Party will be nominating party leader and incumbent Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit.

 

On the opposition side, Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat said he is ready to serve as the party’s PM candidate, adding that he had been making community visits to get a better understanding of people’s plights and would propose solutions during the party’s election campaign.

 

He said his party must be ready for all scenarios, including a possibility for a snap election, adding that the current government has long lost its legitimacy since the latest censure debate.

 

Meanwhile, Pheu Thai Party’s (PTP) Secretary-General Prasert Jantararuangtong said his party does not wish to reveal its PM nominee at this time, but is confident the supporters will be pleased with its choice.

 

The last general election was held on 24 March 2019, which was the first-ever general election held under the 2017 constitution. The next election is expected to be held no later than 23 March 2023, which could adopt a new polling system proposed under the constitutional amendment bill.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-10-09

 

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I predict a win for Prayut!

The charade starts.

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I predict a win for Prayut!

Maybe, but 1-1/2 years is in some worlds a long time from now. In others, it's just a blink. 17 months ago there was no COVID19 (known to the world, just the CCP and the bat lady).

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, said he would back Gen Prayut and that he was not upset for not getting the nomination.

He can still tell Prayut what to do in the mornings and have his afternoon kip after a heavy lunch.

I'd like to offer myself as a candidate.

 

I will do absolutely nothing! That's my promise.

 

Yet the country will probably do better than it is doing now...

It's time for people who do not wear uniforms and tinsel like a peacock to impress Mia Noi

5 hours ago, Deli said:

It's time for people who do not wear uniforms and tinsel like a peacock to impress Mia Noi

Anyone who wants to be a politician here should be banned from being a politician.

What a country.

There must be a solution, but the good guys seem to get into legal troubles before the games can begin.  And the bad guys have their sins forgiven.

It will be like the last 'election'.  Stolen and a farce.

M.  Mouse  D.  Duck and  Goofy................choose  anyone of those as they are  all  better than the gross, greedy , money grabbong  liars currently or  probably  in the entire  house on BOTH sides

18 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I predict a win for Prayut!

I predict a fail for  Thailand

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The ruling party has seen a departure of Col Suchart Jantarachotikul, the former campaign head for the southern region, who resigned to set up his own party. PPRP leader Gen Prawit denied this was a move to have a backup party.

yeah  sureeeeeeeeee!

18 hours ago, webfact said:

which could adopt a new polling system

Please tick at least  one box below to vote as per the voting  rules below

 

1 Prayut

2 no one else

3 no  one else

4 no  one else

5 no  one else

On 10/9/2021 at 11:12 AM, BritManToo said:

I predict a win for Prayut!

Even if he gets zero votes

But no one gets to vote for him or the other midget ex general. If they think they so loved stand as an mp let people decide 

Another easy win for The General. Thai people really love him, that much is clear. Just look at the numbers.????