By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Thailand – The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O’Cha, and all ten ministers under censure motions survived their censure debate aimed by opposition parties to unseat the current government this morning (July 23rd) in a vote at Parliament.

 

The Prime Minister Prayut received 256 votes of support, 207 against, and 9 abstentions.

 

The highest level of support and votes went to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan with 268 votes of support, 193 against, and 11 abstentions.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/23/thai-prime-minister-and-all-ten-ministers-under-censure-motions-survive-no-confidence-vote/

 

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Surprise surprise

I'll bet he was up all night worrying.

It's all a pony and dog show..

1 hour ago, Excel said:

Surprise surprise

You beat me to it.

 

Circus is in town and the clowns keep playing

would anybody expected a different outcome??? not me

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The highest level of support and votes went to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan with 268 votes of support, 193 against, and 11 abstentions.

however sleepy Prawit was not wake to receive the reward.... a new gold watch  555

now on a serious note, exactly what does this guy do, what is his role on the banana republic circus

The turkeys did not vote for Christmas

Vaudeville.

Proving there will be little change following the "free and fair " elections that are on the horizon.

I said before.......waste of time and money......

5 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

I said before.......waste of time and money......

This is the fourth time Prayut’s and his ministers has been put to a vote and the opposition did a good job to grill him for four days live on television. I think the opposition has no grand illusion that they can win. The opposition accusations live on TV and Prayut’s cringe worthy lack of substance rebuttal will further damaged his image and popularity with the general public ahead of the election. This was an attempt by the oppositions to discredit the ruling 17 party coalition before the next poll and they did an excellent job. Money and time well spent.

And who doubted they wouldn’t … Come on 5555555555

Hardly a surprise - this is a man who originally came to power on the authority of the barrel of a gun. If he thinks that's acceptable to get into power, what is acceptable to stay in power?

Dictatorships are harder to get rid of than White Ants.

Since the dictator run 50 % the only way for him to lose is to tell them to vote him down.

3 hours ago, mikebell said:

I'll bet he was up all night worrying.

more likely up all night watching the financial transactions going through

Seriously did anyone expect a different outcome? 

2 hours ago, vivananahuahin said:

Vaudeville.

Just like dear old Blighty - 18 July: British Government wins vote of no confidence by 349 to 238. Vaudeville!

When I read the title I went into shock and the wife had to take me to the hospital.

1 hour ago, Mywayboy said:

Dictatorships are harder to get rid of than White Ants.

And termites.

There must have been some serious envelope filling going on before that vote....

2 hours ago, Thunglom said:

Hardly a surprise - this is a man who originally came to power on the authority of the barrel of a gun. If he thinks that's acceptable to get into power, what is acceptable to stay in power?

Endless Emergency Decree extensions………

he has been in power for 8 years, if my recollection is good, Thai constitution only allows 2 terms of 4 years = 8 years thus general elections should be taking place.... didn't heard anything about it, it means the guy doesn't want to leave but he claims that his government is a democratic one 555

2 hours ago, Mywayboy said:

Dictatorships are harder to get rid of than White Ants.

And more irritating! 

4 hours ago, kotsak said:

It's all a pony and dog show..

Appears to be the case everywhere.......

6 hours ago, Excel said:

Surprise surprise

Just a complete waste of time and resources. 

1 hour ago, zzaa09 said:

Appears to be the case everywhere.......

Really , when was the last time your nations government was highjacked by the military ?

7 hours ago, mikebell said:

I'll bet he was up all night worrying.

I would like to give you a 555 but I do not have access to the emoji

4 hours ago, Thunglom said:

Hardly a surprise - this is a man who originally came to power on the authority of the barrel of a gun. If he thinks that's acceptable to get into power, what is acceptable to stay in power?

More guns and a steady aim, the "People " don't have the guts or the will to challenge them. By 2026, the tourist's wwho were not needed according to the "Pools" will have forgotten how nice a holiday in Thailand used to be.  Beggars will again be on the street corners being fed by the mafia.