Popular Post webfact Posted May 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2022 By Erich Parpart Senior members of the current government on Tuesday denied former deputy prime minister’s claims over the weekend that members of parliament were offered 5-30 million baht each to vote against the government in the upcoming censure debate. “30 million baht is too much when compared to the time that this government currently has left, which is not that many months left,” Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin told reporters on Tuesday. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The government’s term, starting in 2019, is coming to an end in 2023. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said last month that the next general election could take place after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s meeting that Thailand will host in November. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/39846/members-of-parliament-deny-allegations-of-bribe-taking-for-upcoming-censure-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-05-04 - 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 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) Always good to wait for the denial before believing things. Edited May 3, 2022 by Hayduke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chang_paarp Posted May 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2022 59 minutes ago, webfact said: “30 million baht is too much when compared to the time that this government currently has left, which is not that many months left,” Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin told reporters on Tuesday. That is a whole hearted denial. ???????? 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 3, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: “30 million baht is too much when compared to the time that this government currently has left, which is not that many months left,” Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin told reporters on Tuesday. So is this an admission that it does go on? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: “30 million baht is too much when compared to the time that this government currently has left, which is not that many months left,” Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin told reporters on Tuesday. So, what is the going rate then Mr. Thepsutin? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bunnydrops Posted May 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2022 Can we bribe them to tell the truth? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 5 hours ago, webfact said: “30 million baht is too much when compared to the time that this government currently has left, which is not that many months left,” Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin told reporters on Tuesday. Excellent quote from the Minister of Justice in the current administration of prayut. It implies that there is a suitable level of bribery, just not too much. Time to go on the pay by the month plan I guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Start already to makes the voting invalid.... They will stay in power till the end Edited May 4, 2022 by ikke1959 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Of course theres denial ! Anyone actually believe they would ADMIT to taking any money ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymahoney Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) I would think from the frequent general sentiment expressed on here as regards the current government ,if it takes bribes to get rid of them, then by all means, bribe away. Edited May 4, 2022 by jerrymahoney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 The whole nation is in denial; corruption is rampant in every facet of Thai life and offering & taking of bribes is the norm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Believe us when we tell you we are not corrupt. We are honest, noble, righteous, selfless, and always have the goodwill of the people first and foremost on our agenda. And besides, 30 million is just too much. We cannot accept a bribe that generous. That would be totally out of character for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inactiveposter Posted May 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2022 Reminded of an old joke: Man (to woman): Would you have sex with me for a million baht? Woman: Yes. Man: How about 100 baht? Woman: No, what do you think I am? Man: We’ve already established that. Now we’re haggling over price. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) ok, so Thairong, a member of a democrat party, which is part of the government, accuses unknown political group (alleging to the opposition) for offering bribes to vote against prayuth at censure debate. Also states, that it's not his own party involved. Minister Somsak, a member of the government, does't deny those claims, but corrects figures to well below 30mln. Minister Anutin, a member of the government, doesn't believe there is conspiracy involving bribes, to topple the government. If corruption rumours are true, it's from within the ruling coalition. Probably again former minister Thamanat "flower smuggler" Prompaw, has now more vengeance (and more "banana" money) to stage the second attempt to topple prayuth. He is a protege of Prawit (the deputy PM with political ambition to become the PM) https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/coalition-of-parties-said-to-be-plotting-for-pm-prayuts-removal During the censure debate in Sptember it was the PM itself being accused, in parliament building itself, of bribery of opposition MP's (some 9 "cobras" voted for him, certainly they were bribed) "PM denies opposition MP’s accusation he bribed a group of MPs in Parliament" https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-denies-opposition-mps-accusation-he-bribed-a-group-of-mps-in-parliament/ Edited May 4, 2022 by internationalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomchaiCNX Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 No wonder why taxes go up and everybody needs insurances. Oil prices will not come down for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 hours ago, CharlieH said: Of course theres denial ! Anyone actually believe they would ADMIT to taking any money ? Why not. National sport. The more you get, the more popular you are. Is anyone hiding their wealth? On a salary of let's say 100k a month but having a property worth 50Million, cars for millions etc. In my country, they would all be investigated. If you work for the government (as I did) and show wealth which doesn't correspond with your salary, be sure, they will be on your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, RafPinto said: Why not. National sport. The more you get, the more popular you are. Is anyone hiding their wealth? On a salary of let's say 100k a month but having a property worth 50Million, cars for millions etc. In my country, they would all be investigated. If you work for the government (as I did) and show wealth which doesn't correspond with your salary, be sure, they will be on your back. They do investigate those who were/are on the other side of the political spectrum. They will packed the judiciary or stage a coup if necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Hardly likely to admit it but of course everyone knows they'll take the dosh because it's rife in all aspects of society here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Andycoops said: Hardly likely to admit it but of course everyone knows they'll take the dosh because it's rife in all aspects of society here. Yeah. Any and every story of this nature just assures us all that these things don't need to be mentioned - it's plainly understood as it's a way of life and how business is conducted. Largely rhetorical. Why bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 "Sir, what's that brown envelope on your desk?" - "Ahem, gotta be my sandwich, packed in brown paper." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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