BANGKOK (NNT) - Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has affirmed that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha currently remains the party’s sole nominee. The deputy premier added that the party’s nomination process is private and must be kept internal unless directed otherwise by party executives.

 

Concerning Gen Prayut’s tenure as prime minister, which is limited to a maximum of eight years under the 2017 Constitution, Gen Prawit said more information on the subject will be made available to the public as soon as it is deemed appropriate. He also asked the public and the media to give the government time to work on pressing issues such as the COVID-19 situation and the well-being of the Thai people before delving into less important issues.

 

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The opposition has meanwhile announced that it plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government once amendments to two organic laws required for a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.

 

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3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

He also asked the public and the media to give the government time to work on pressing issues

He means the newest Newly written constitution that will give Prayut the Power of PM for life just like his BFF in China President Zhi.  Can not let little old China be the only one besides Cambodia with Hun Sen.

Castor and Pollux,

How democratic! 

He needs to be put out to pasture 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Concerning Gen Prayut’s tenure as prime minister, which is limited to a maximum of eight years under the 2017 Constitution, Gen Prawit said more information on the subject will be made available to the public as soon as it is deemed appropriate.

And they've had time to tweak the rules again.

A post using a trolling reference to the PM has been removed.

Is it possible that the big wigs in funny clothes running the show since May 2014 simply forgot to rewrite the constitution to fit their ambitions which resulted in capping the PM's tenure to a combined eight years? 

Or did Prawatch forget to wind up the borrowed wrist watches or set the alarms on the latter? 

One never knows in this country ........... you're welcome! 

D'oh.

 

Of course, who else is there?

 

The pm hasn't exactly encouraged any PPRP successors. He needs to full limelight and adoration.

 

I'm pretty sure this is THE plan.

 

 

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

And they've had time to tweak the rules again.

They don't need to tweak the rules again. The 2017 Constitution speaks  of * " ... whether or not holding consecutive term."

 

They can argue that the tenure from 2014-2019 was not a "term" but served solely via a proclamation of royal appointment as published in the Government Gazette.

 

* This translation has been prepared by Legal Opinion and Translation Section, Foreign Law Division for information purpose only

Edited April 28, 20224 yr by jerrymahoney

9 hours ago, DaveE13 said:

He needs to be put out to pasture 

Pity the poor Thai lass that adopts him. Very few farang will being paying for care of  that sick Buffalo!

Presumably anyone else who puts Thier head above the parapet, will suddenly find themselves in a non active post ...

On 4/27/2022 at 7:23 AM, ThailandRyan said:

He means the newest Newly written constitution that will give Prayut the Power of PM for life just like his BFF in China President Zhi.  Can not let little old China be the only one besides Cambodia with Hun Sen.

And also like Putin.