Popular Post webfact Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - A high-ranking official has accepted an invitation to run for prime minister on behalf of the newly formed Sang Anakhot Thai (Building Thailand’s Future) Party. According to Sang Anakhot Thai Secretary-General Sontirat Sontijirawong, former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has been selected as a candidate for the top job after being approached for the position during a meeting. Sontirat, however, noted that it is still too early to officially announce a candidate for prime minister because the election date has not yet been determined. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Sontirat, a former energy minister for the current government, said the meeting signaled the party’s willingness to fully engage in politics with a series of political activities planned in advance of the election. According to the party, Uttama Savanayana, the former Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader and secretary-general, was also elected party leader. He recently told a gathering of party members and supporters in Nonthaburi province that the party would invite Somkid to run for prime minister under the banner of the party, whose goal was to alleviate economic hardship. Uttama went on to say that the party has brought together experts from both the public and private sectors, as well as members of the younger generation, to serve the people’s interests while also strengthening the economy, empowering human resources and promoting constructive politics. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-25 - Cigna 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 put it to the people - get elected 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 This idiocy of naming the PM by the party with the most seats is just ridiculous. The PM should be elected in his/her/it's own right like most nations conduct. The person should have a knowledge of politics, have been in a position as a senator or a MP prior and not be a puppet for the ruling party. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) this party was formed by the former PPRP very high ranking members who wanted nominate Prayuth for the PM at the next election. That's because Prawit took full control of PPRP and will run himself or one of his proteges. I would not be surprised if this newly formed party is just playing game for the masses. Their aim might still be Prayuth nomination. And certainly they would be in a coalition government formed by him. Edited April 25, 2022 by internationalism 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 He resigned as Deputy PM in the current regime in July 2020 citing "health issues". All better now. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Somkid - Rebuilding Thailand's Past ... Again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Wombat Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Somkid- Larger envelopes received at the top of the tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: This idiocy of naming the PM by the party with the most seats is just ridiculous. The PM should be elected in his/her/it's own right like most nations conduct. The person should have a knowledge of politics, have been in a position as a senator or a MP prior and not be a puppet for the ruling party. This is Thailand... what should be, could be. might be is irrelevant. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 We're saved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I thought Somkid did a decent job when he was in charge of the economy and finances. Seems sane compared to the rest of the political class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Some off topic posts about politics outside of Thailand have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 So, now we wait for him to get accused of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audaciousnomad Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: This idiocy of naming the PM by the party with the most seats is just ridiculous. The PM should be elected in his/her/it's own right like most nations conduct. The person should have a knowledge of politics, have been in a position as a senator or a MP prior and not be a puppet for the ruling party. It's the same in America though we try to hide it better, unlike here where it's in plain view. But sometimes it's truly obvious when a clown ends up in the oval office. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 40 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: I thought Somkid did a decent job when he was in charge of the economy and finances. Seems sane compared to the rest of the political class. same same as the current leader .... birds of the feather flick together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Let me get this straight. This party has anakhot (future) in its name, yet invites one of Thailand's foremost dinosaurs to run for PM? You couldn't make it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Same old cycling faces and mindsets. Keeping it in the club. Sure....why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibook Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: This idiocy of naming the PM by the party with the most seats is just ridiculous. The PM should be elected in his/her/it's own right like most nations conduct. The person should have a knowledge of politics, have been in a position as a senator or a MP prior and not be a puppet for the ruling party. In all countries with a constitutional monarchy (UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Thailand, Japan, etc) the monarch is head of state and a prime minister is either the leader of the party that won the election (the largest party) or is selected by mps and so is usually the head of the largest party in government. The system in countries with a non-executive president is the same. The prime minister in Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, India etc are all the leaders fo the largest party. It is the exception - USA, China, France where people get to vote for someone pre-selected by the leading party or to chose an alternative if an oppositon is allowed. Edited April 25, 2022 by thaibook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Caldera said: Let me get this straight. This party has anakhot (future) in its name, yet invites one of Thailand's foremost dinosaurs to run for PM? You couldn't make it up. Just another dinosaur wannabe PM at 68 years old. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, thaibook said: In all countries with a constitutional monarchy (UK, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Thailand, Japan, etc) the monarch is head of state and a prime minister is either the leader of the party that won the election (the largest party) or is selected by mps and so is usually the head of the largest party in government. The system in countries with a non-executive president is the same. The prime minister in Germany, Austria, Italy, Russia, India etc are all the leaders fo the largest party. It is the exception - USA, China, France where people get to vote for someone pre-selected by the leading party or to chose an alternative if an oppositon is allowed. Or in Thailand, just the coup leader. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 The dinosaurian musical chair in full operation already? Let me get the popcorn, this better be good ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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