webfact Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk “Anything can happen in Thai politics” was Thai Economic Party leader Thammanat Prompow’s reply when asked about the possibility of allying with the opposition Pheu Thai Party after the next general election. His remark on Wednesday (July 13) came just a day after his party announced it was pulling out of the government coalition led by the Palang Pracharath Party. That sudden move followed by Thammanat’s statement could pave the way for a dramatic power play at the next poll. However, analysts do not expect Thai Economic’s withdrawal to have a significant impact on the upcoming censure debate against PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other Cabinet members. They expect the coalition to lobby smaller parties, and perhaps renegade opposition MPs, to vote in support of the targeted ministers. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/can-thammanat-deliver-death-blow-to-teetering-govt-in-censure-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-16 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozz1 Posted July 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Good luck with that the generals with tanks and guns will always win unless something changes and the people wake up Edited July 16, 2022 by ozz1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Wouldn't it be much more reasonable and practical for the MSM [and convention] to address and clarify what real challenging and question opposition political parties might look? Instead of the dozens of fractured political identities that realistically fall under the same protected loyalist umbrella......????? Progressive Party [former FFP] Commoners Party Social Democratic Party .....and the more than a handful of active/defunct political parties, some of which have morphed into other entities. How about comprehending what the term "opposition" might refer to before repeating the same thing often and loud enough dumbfounded. Edited July 16, 2022 by zzaa09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Has he been arrested yet, surely they can get him on something? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Wombat Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 This guy is a real Hero ine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post edwinchester Posted July 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2022 I'd wager that the ruling party are now seriously considering a law disqualifying those criminally convicted abroad from political office. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, edwinchester said: I'd wager that the ruling party are now seriously considering a law disqualifying those criminally convicted abroad from political office. To be made retrospective. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 8 hours ago, Willy Wombat said: This guy is a real Hero ine No, he frightens many Thais. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 19 hours ago, proton said: Has he been arrested yet, surely they can get him on something? He doesn't wear that bulletproof jacket as a fashion statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Can Thammanat deliver a death blow? He couldn't deliver a Piazza. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) how this pos gets into govt and remains in govt says a lot about the electorate Edited July 17, 2022 by Rampant Rabbit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneking Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said: how this pos gets into govt and remains in govt says a lot about the electorate More like his sponsors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 hours ago, greeneking said: More like his sponsors. if no one voted for their party there would not be a party, so it appears many Thais must want him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatEng Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) Thammanat's Thai Economic Party recently lost a by-election they thought they would win and the "group of 16" mainly small party members have said they will support Prayut in the censure motion. Maybe Thammanat has over-estimated his influence Edited July 17, 2022 by SatEng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, SatEng said: Thammanat's Thai Economic Party recently lost a by-election they thought they would win and the "group of 16" mainly small party members have said they will support Prayut in the censure motion. Maybe Thammanat has over-estimated his influence Maybe, but this nasty loud character is a convicted criminal and he had enought influence to convince/force the PM to assign him to senior positions. He's had no hesitation to attack and to intimidate numerous politicians and gov't officials. Jail for life would be the best place for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) Can Thammanat deliver death blow to teetering govt in censure debate? Allegedly…. Edited July 17, 2022 by realfunster Font 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 5 hours ago, SatEng said: Thammanat's Thai Economic Party recently lost a by-election they thought they would win and the "group of 16" mainly small party members have said they will support Prayut in the censure motion. Maybe Thammanat has over-estimated his influence Don't they all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 According to the "other" newspaper the Setthakij Thai Party will have no role in the censure debate on the oppositions side. This is different to ASEAN news and which is correct I have no idea. However should anyone wish to read the story in the Post just log in. Please note that in accordance with the rules I have not quoted anything from the post nor have I given any links. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, billd766 said: According to the "other" newspaper the Setthakij Thai Party will have no role in the censure debate on the oppositions side. This is different to ASEAN news and which is correct I have no idea. However should anyone wish to read the story in the Post just log in. Please note that in accordance with the rules I have not quoted anything from the post nor have I given any links. Might try absorbing such by way of a Thai/Thai language source and perspective.......instead of the proverbial and expected "Farang/English-language" fount - which appears to be the acceptable and only gospel as applies to "Thai" news. Does become quite weary when all this is accepted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 hour ago, zzaa09 said: Might try absorbing such by way of a Thai/Thai language source and perspective.......instead of the proverbial and expected "Farang/English-language" fount - which appears to be the acceptable and only gospel as applies to "Thai" news. Does become quite weary when all this is accepted. Well you have the option of skipping the post, skipping the thread completely or putting the poster on your ignore list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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