webfact Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 By Erich Parpart Opposition parties will file a petition to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s premiership term in two weeks, the opposition leader said. Six opposition parties led by Cholnan Srikaew, leader of the main opposition Pheu Thai Party, said they will file the petition to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to ask the court to rule on the premier’s term limit either on August 16 or 17, a week before August 24 when they believe Gen Prayut’s tenure should expire. “The reason why we did not file the petition before this was because we were waiting for the most opportune moment and now, we have a conclusion on when that will be,” he said. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/42440/opposition-set-to-file-petition-with-constitutional-court-on-the-8-year-term-limit-of-prayut-by-mid-august/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-08-06 - 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! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Six opposition parties? Actually, I believe there is only one that might be perceived as opposition - and some aren't really too sure about where they stand one way or the other. I do wish the gutless, and obviously hypnotized, media would stop suggesting that there are opposition positions within this vast political oligarchy that pretend to pass off as non-partisan. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 I'm guessing only his time since the 2019 election will be considered. So he will be able to run again. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WEBBYB808 Posted August 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2022 Who will bet me? I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. Not when the coup started. Furthermore he will possibly argue that the coup happened before the current constitution of Thailand was written and approved. Therefore supporting his time started after the constitution, and the election, appointing him as PM officially starting then. Anyone else see that coming? 8 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 55 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: Six opposition parties? Actually, I believe there is only one that might be perceived as opposition - and some aren't really too sure about where they stand one way or the other. I do wish the gutless, and obviously hypnotized, media would stop suggesting that there are opposition positions within this vast political oligarchy that pretend to pass off as non-partisan. It's called an "Opposition Coalition" where minority parties have diverse legislation objectives but do share some effective parliamentary objectives such as preventing a quorum, no-confidence vote, etc. But the reality is that within Thailand's bicameral legislature, the military coalition has had in every aspect legislative control (since 1932). When it falters an MP, a party gets banned from politics, or there's a coup to reset the political landscape. In a "Thai-styled democracy" you play the hand you're dealt by the oligarchs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Srikcir said: oligarchs plural ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lucky Bones Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, zzaa09 said: Six opposition parties? Actually, I believe there is only one that might be perceived as opposition - and some aren't really too sure about where they stand one way or the other. I do wish the gutless, and obviously hypnotized, media would stop suggesting that there are opposition positions within this vast political oligarchy that pretend to pass off as non-partisan. The media could also stop suggesting that there is a Constitutional Court. It is Cha-Cha's plaything.....er, Court.???????? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 We believe that a week before he became a prime minister for 8 years would be the best time because if we let it go any longer there would be a risk of damaging the management of the country,” Well that horse has well and truly bolted a long time ago................ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, WEBBYB808 said: Who will bet me? I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. Not when the coup started. Furthermore he will possibly argue that the coup happened before the current constitution of Thailand was written and approved. Therefore supporting his time started after the constitution, and the election, appointing him as PM officially starting then. Anyone else see that coming? Not sure I want to bet, but here is an interesting Wikipedia excerpt on Thailand's coup and the events on May 22, 2014: Date 22 May 2014; 8 years ago Location Thailand Result Successful military and police takeover Caretaker Prime Minister removed Yingluck's caretaker government dissolved 2007 Senate dissolved 2007 Constitution repealed Military junta, the NCPO established Prayut endorsed by Bhumibol as NCPO leader and Prime Minister 2014 interim constitution by NCPO enacted It clearly says that on May 22, 2014 Prayut was endorsed as Prime Minister by the King. Now, when the King says that Prayut is PM on that date I don't think Prayut has much legal wiggle-room here, given how much he and Phalang Pracharat proclaim to revere the King and the law, and so on and so forth... Still, he does have Wissanu... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Cannot leave. Need to man the ship while there is a state of emergency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 2 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. He was never voted in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 2 years would have been more than enough time to set up the transition he promised. 8 years has been enough to move the nation backwards on countless levels. The last thing Thailand needs is more rudderless and draconian leadership. Get out now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Lets see... I say self elected into place as apposed to voted into place in 2019... so +8 years from then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, lujanit said: He was never voted in. Then his 8 havent started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 4 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: Who will bet me? I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. Not when the coup started. Furthermore he will possibly argue that the coup happened before the current constitution of Thailand was written and approved. Therefore supporting his time started after the constitution, and the election, appointing him as PM officially starting then. Anyone else see that coming? "did not start until after he was voted in." Voted in???? Don't you mean appointed?? Appointed by other Generals and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 4 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: Who will bet me? I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. Not when the coup started. Furthermore he will possibly argue that the coup happened before the current constitution of Thailand was written and approved. Therefore supporting his time started after the constitution, and the election, appointing him as PM officially starting then. Anyone else see that coming? He has got the soldiers and guns. So that's it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 8 hours ago, klauskunkel said: Not sure I want to bet, but here is an interesting Wikipedia excerpt on Thailand's coup and the events on May 22, 2014: Date 22 May 2014; 8 years ago Location Thailand Result Successful military and police takeover Caretaker Prime Minister removed Yingluck's caretaker government dissolved 2007 Senate dissolved 2007 Constitution repealed Military junta, the NCPO established Prayut endorsed by Bhumibol as NCPO leader and Prime Minister 2014 interim constitution by NCPO enacted It clearly says that on May 22, 2014 Prayut was endorsed as Prime Minister by the King. Now, when the King says that Prayut is PM on that date I don't think Prayut has much legal wiggle-room here, given how much he and Phalang Pracharat proclaim to revere the King and the law, and so on and so forth... Still, he does have Wissanu... Snakes are very good at wiggling/wriggling, particularly when it's played out in the snake's Court.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) I said it before and will say it again....he's like a bad cold, hard to get rid off, him and his cronies will find a way around (to contour) the law....if and big IF he had any intention of leaving he would have schedule/set an election date, he hasn't done anything that led people to believe he's not interested on the " very lucrative" post Edited August 6, 2022 by Mavideol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 12 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: Who will bet me? I bet the PM will argue his 8 year constitutional term did not start until after he was voted in. Not when the coup started. Furthermore he will possibly argue that the coup happened before the current constitution of Thailand was written and approved. Therefore supporting his time started after the constitution, and the election, appointing him as PM officially starting then. Anyone else see that coming? Some might suggest that there's another coup in order.....sooner than later. Kinda taken aback as to how too many still don't know how things work here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Lucky Bones said: The media could also stop suggesting that there is a Constitutional Court. It is Cha-Cha's plaything.....er, Court.???????? Actually, the novelty plaything of someone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterfranks Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 If the court decides his tenure ends on August 24, I will eat my shoe. By the way, if he is forced to resign, who will follow him up for the rest of the term? I think it will be watchman, and I very much doubt that is an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 49 minutes ago, peterfranks said: If the court decides his tenure ends on August 24, I will eat my shoe. By the way, if he is forced to resign, who will follow him up for the rest of the term? I think it will be watchman, and I very much doubt that is an improvement. All of which is quite moot, as this cleverly orchestrated sideshow has little to do with anything. The usual theatre that many attach themselves to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Nothing ever works against this government. "Opposition" ?!? What a joke. There all liars and in it for as much money as they can get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEBBYB808 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 11:23 PM, possum1931 said: "did not start until after he was voted in." Voted in???? Don't you mean appointed?? Appointed by other Generals and such. Seems he is trying what I thought he would! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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