Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told MPs on both sides of the house today (Friday) that, if they want a general election, they must cooperate with one another by attending parliamentary meetings, especially to ensure the passage of the two pending election-related organic bills. He said he does not understand what kind of political game some parties were playing in parliament, when they show up in the chamber but refuse to declare their presence officially. Personally, he said, he wants the two organic bills to be passed quickly, but admitted that he is powerless to order the MPs to attend meetings, which is a matter for individual MPs and cooperation among MPs from both camps. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-says-if-mps-want-a-general-election-they-must-attend-parliament-meetings/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-04 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) What, he cant parade them in Parliament despite of big stick he carries?? Seems he is passed his use by date now, time for a new General to take over. Edited February 4, 2022 by RandiRona 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 He said that chaos may ensue if the country is unable to move forward The country has been going backwards since 22nd May 2014, and you going A.S.A.P is the only chance of it moving forward again ! 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pokerface1 Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 The rats are running the ship is sinking or something like that. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted February 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2022 the people in Thailand want Democracy - they don't want elections and then people they never voted for running the country - THAT IS NOT DEMOCRACY You are going to find out soon what that means ....................they don't want you Payuth - Prawit - Anutin and the rest - I feel an implosion coming soon in Thailand, I hope all the unelected have a good exit plan - that is what I am feeling 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Personally, he said, he wants the two organic bills to be passed quickly, but admitted that he is powerless to order the MPs to attend meetings, but he does know some people with a fondness for uniforms and medals who may be able to do so… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 The PM had an election ...just before blekfast... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 The tide is turning, even in the hallowed halls they are voting with their feet. They are distancing themselves from this military regime. @steve100 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
law ling Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 An interesting threat: pass these laws if you want an election. And if not passed ... then what? If they say the last election was valid, surely they could have another election without the new laws. It's a pity I cannot say more, as I don't really know the effective thrust of the two "organic bills." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I suspect that this is a tactic by the MPs to thwart the Government's control of Thai Laws. Or what the same as UK is experiencing - loss of control of Parliament. We now await patiently for the next Coupe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 OK maybe the Brits on here can explain the way Thai and Brit government works. In North America you elect 1 person to represent you in your riding. There are no other people appointed and others made part of the government. That person is solely responsible to his riding. What is the reason for these party list people? I hope that British history actually has a reason for it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NoshowJones Posted February 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 15 hours ago, RandiRona said: What, he cant parade them in Parliament despite of big stick he carries?? Seems he is passed his use by date now, time for a new General to take over. I think I speak for most people when I say "we do not want anymore Generals in charge". This unelected PM and his junta have been a disaster of the highest order. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikcir Posted February 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 I suspect that it's opposition MP's deliberate absence that causes Parliament to fail a quorum, thus no legislation. Whereas if opposition MP's attended, the majority pro-Prayut MP's might pass legislation without amendments by the opposition MPs. The opposition has essentially neutralized Prayut's political agenda through his parluament majority. PM has no direct control over Parliament rules. If PM wants a general election he needs a more fair and balanced legislation presented in parliament. But what he is showing is that he's concerned of losing an election.....not getting his legislation is fog of politics. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, kingstonkid said: OK maybe the Brits on here can explain the way Thai and Brit government works. In North America you elect 1 person to represent you in your riding. There are no other people appointed and others made part of the government. That person is solely responsible to his riding. What is the reason for these party list people? I hope that British history actually has a reason for it AFAIR in the UK there are only elected MPs and there are no party list MPs at all. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_of_Parliament_(United_Kingdom) All MP positions become simultaneously vacant for elections held on a five-year cycle. The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 sets out that ordinary general elections are held on the first Thursday in May, every five years.[4] However, with approval from Parliament, both the 2017 and 2019 general elections were held earlier than the schedule set by the Act. There is more in the link. https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/whos-in-the-house-of-lords/members-and-their-roles/how-members-are-appointed/ The Appointments Commission recommends individuals for appointment as non-party-political life peers. It also vets nominations for all life peers, including those recommended by the UK political parties, to ensure the highest standards of propriety. Members can be suggested by the public and political parties. Once approved by the prime minister, appointments are formalised by the Queen. There is more in the link. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Farang Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, smedly said: the people in Thailand want Democracy - they don't want elections and then people they never voted for running the country - THAT IS NOT DEMOCRACY You are going to find out soon what that means ....................they don't want you Payuth - Prawit - Anutin and the rest - I feel an implosion coming soon in Thailand, I hope all the unelected have a good exit plan - that is what I am feeling In the UK (where you come from) the plebs vote for MP's in their area (constituency). These elected MP's then elect the leader (PM), who in turn selects the Government. So it would be true to say that the UK is run by people that the vast majority did not vote for. Would you agree that THAT IS NOT DEMOCRACY (within a Monarchy) Edited February 5, 2022 by Joe Farang sic 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted February 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 Maybe they don't turn up 'coz you bore them to tears or ; 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted February 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Joe Farang said: In the UK (where you come from) the plebs vote for MP's in their area (constituency). These elected MP's then elect the leader (PM), who in turn selects the Government. So it would be true to say that the UK is run by people that the vast majority did not vote for. Would you agree that THAT IS NOT DEMOCRACY (within a Monarchy) all Mp's in Uk including the PM are elected, if they don't win their constituency seat they cannot be in government 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 The words of a true Democrat. All hail General Prayut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 19 hours ago, RandiRona said: What, he cant parade them in Parliament despite of big stick he carries?? Seems he is passed his use by date now, time for a new General to take over. Sure. Why not. Don't really require any such parliamentary rule or elections of any sort, do we? All a bit of a rhetorical charade anyway, with little practical application A comforting and timely coup would suffice nicely. Much less complicated to stay on history's side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 From DW Deutsche Welle 05.06.2019 Thai parliament elects Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister Both houses of Thailand's parliament on Wednesday elected Prayuth Chan-ocha as the country's next prime minister. https://www.dw.com/en/thai-parliament-elects-prayuth-chan-ocha-as-prime-minister/a-49071811 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandiRona Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 9 hours ago, possum1931 said: I think I speak for most people when I say "we do not want anymore Generals in charge". This unelected PM and his junta have been a disaster of the highest order. I wish you get everything what you want in life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 All these clowns should remember the death of Il Duce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 18 hours ago, Joe Farang said: In the UK (where you come from) the plebs vote for MP's in their area (constituency). These elected MP's then elect the leader (PM), who in turn selects the Government. So it would be true to say that the UK is run by people that the vast majority did not vote for. Would you agree that THAT IS NOT DEMOCRACY (within a Monarchy) No it would not be true The UK in s probably one of the most democratic and politically inclusive societies in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I would suggest that there is a rat amongst the pigeons, Anutin has been all smiles of late, hmm, could he be plotting to take over the Prime Ministership and maybe even go higher ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thai PM says if MPs want general election, they must attend parliament meetings Their reply would be: Why? We didn't have to attend university to get our "mandatory" degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 (edited) The PM wonders what kind of game they are playing. It is a total lack of fealty. It is a show of civil disobedience. It is a demonstration of how much they disapprove of you, Cha Cha. It is likely a sign of how tired they are of listening to your nonsense, droning on, day after day, as if you knew what you were talking about, and as if you had the interests of the people at heart. You are the man largely responsible for the decimation of the Thai economy, and the increasing irrelevance of Thailand, throughout the world. Don't you get it? The time has come to step down. Your time is over. You did promise a short term of power when you became PM. Forgot already? Did the power and money go right to your head? Any country in an emergency situation needs a leader that not only comes out strong but can also create confidence. A leader that can show empathy, and make sense of what is going on. Well, it is obvious we do not have that leader. Not even close. Not even a faint shadow of what the nation needs. In terms of showing empathy, is that something we have ever seen from this man? Any attempt rings hollow, as we have already seen that he is as out of touch as them come. A true Ivory tower sort of guy. Can't you see the extent to which you are despised? Your approval rating, in a real poll, would likely be down to 2% nationally, at this point. Get out. Get out now. Edited February 6, 2022 by spidermike007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 2/4/2022 at 8:32 PM, RandiRona said: What, he cant parade them in Parliament despite of big stick he carries?? Seems he is passed his use by date now, time for a new General to take over. Do the people know what they got back for it? May be in this case its better to deal with the devil you know then the devil you dont know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Get out. Get out now. Gee maybe he'll get out faster if you invoke a little Shakespeare: “Out, damned spot! out, I say!" -- Lady Macbeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving. I didn't want to destroy anything or anybody. I just wanted to slip quietly out the back door, without causing any fuss or consequences, and then not stop running until I reached Dubai! There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and power we can’t live without but have to let go. That sums it up Cha Cha. Time to exit, stage right. You are not liked. You are not wanted. You are not needed. Few approve of you. See ya! Get thee behind us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 “I could not allow any further damage to be done to my country,” he says, with a dash of histrionics. “It was at the brink of destruction.” (Time Magazine Interview) ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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