Popular Post webfact Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 by James Morris and Son Nguyen The anticipated floundering of key electoral reform bills by Monday, August 15th is also a matter expected to be ultimately adjudicated by the Constitutional Court as the ballot system used in the next General Election will sway its outcome with the changes proposed last September likely ultimately to hand a decisive win to the Pheu Thai Party which is currently riding high in national opinion polls, particularly in Bangkok. The Thai parliament heard on Thursday from leading opposition Move Forward Party MP, Rangsiman Rome, that the kingdom was facing a constitutional crisis as questions swirl over the status of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha after August 23rd next. Government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, urged the public to await the decision of the Constitutional Court on the matter. At the same time, a parliamentary meeting on Thursday failed to reach a quorum, as has been the case now for several days, a situation which could see urgent and critical legislation to change the country’s electoral laws flounder if they are not passed by Monday, August 15th. The electoral system used in the next General Election will be the most important factor in determining the outcome with the changes proposed and passed by parliament, in a first reading last year, likely to give the country’s leading opposition party, Pheu Thai, an emphatic victory in the next poll due to be held between now and March 2023. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/08/12/country-in-a-constitutional-crisis-says-mp-rangsiman-rome/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-08-12 - 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Constitutional Crisis = time for another Conservative Coup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: The electoral rigged system used in the next General Election will be the most important factor in determining the outcome There , corrected 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted August 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2022 There is no question that Thailand is in a crisis. It would be more apt to call it the Prayuth crisis. Much of the problems, failures and economic woes can be laid at his feet. Blame covid all you want. Thailand was moving backwards long before the plague reared it's ugly head. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted August 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 Only way to get country back (off the charlatan) is millions on the street. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Just when they thought they had written a robust Constitution (Meechai's fourth, the country's 30th-ish) they get pulled back in. Time to restart the jalopy, again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted August 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 5 hours ago, webfact said: to await the decision of the Constitutional Court on the matter Are these the same judges for whom the government built the controversial vacation homes on Doi Suthep? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sawadee1947 Posted August 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, spidermike007 said: There is no question that Thailand is in a crisis. It would be more apt to call it the Prayuth crisis. Much of the problems, failures and economic woes can be laid at his feet. Blame covid all you want. Thailand was moving backwards long before the plague reared it's ugly head. Well, it's a crisis......for years already as it is not a democracy we would define. But who is backing the army? As long people have to kneel down like ants there will be not any slight significant change in Thai society. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 "Country faces a ‘constitutional crisis’" No kidding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: "Country faces a ‘constitutional crisis’" No kidding. Yup.....who woulda thought???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted August 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 A true existential crisis, and one has to wonder if Thailand will turn into a new style Myanmar Military dictatorship with no democracy. Clinging to power is hard unless you create an existential crisis that see's you put military on the streets like China is doing now...Life in Thailand truly lacks meaning under this government...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Sadly, like everything else in this country the fools in government cannot write a clear constitution that tells citizens, how long is the tenure of the PM. They cannot seem to communicate anything with clarity and precision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted August 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, daveAustin said: Only way to get country back (off the charlatan) is millions on the street. THat would be a good idea, however I think they are hoping that the people will do that so they can make another coup and than we are again further in the sh....t. In Sri Lanka and Irak they chased everyone out of the Government house and that would be much better, but look what has happened in Myanmar...The Army will never give up their power. That can only be done as the people claim their country back. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, klauskunkel said: Are these the same judges for whom the government built the controversial vacation homes on Doi Suthep? I believe it was built for the Court of Appeals judges - still a conflict of interest as title was transferred directly to the Court of Appeals instead of the Thai Treasury (now title is with Treasury). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, klauskunkel said: Are these the same judges for whom the government built the controversial vacation homes on Doi Suthep? I believe it was built for the Court of Appeals judges - still a conflict of interest as title was transferred directly to the Court of Appeals instead of the Thai Treasury (now title is with Treasury). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 7 hours ago, MrMojoRisin said: Constitutional Crisis = time for another Conservative Coup Time for an honest constitutional court, that's not interfered with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Lucky Bones said: Yup.....who woulda thought???????? Bottom line; Why? Surely the constitution should be well capable of handling any crisis so that any situation is covered and the wheels can continue turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Srikcir said: I believe it was built for the Court of Appeals judges - still a conflict of interest as title was transferred directly to the Court of Appeals instead of the Thai Treasury (now title is with Treasury). Still leaving open the need for a solid discussion/reason as to why these people are entitled to expensive free land and house, all paid for by all Thais, rich, comfortable, poor and very poor. Outrageous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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