BREAKING: PM Prayut suspended from duty

[Dont confuse me]

Removed from office but still in cabinet because he is defence minister....much the same as top RTP given a sideways move to a non active office ...fingers are still in the pie just a little less sticky ???? 

[gazza4]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I guess it will be overturned somehow 

Up to Prawit, the real boss of Thailand!

[SOTIRIOS]

From The BBC Article Cited:

 

"Opponents and activists have argued Mr Prayuth's term began when he was junta leader. As military leader, he seized power in the May 2014 coup and then appointed himself prime minister of the new military government in August 2014.

That means his term should end this week, his critics say.

However his supporters say his term only began in 2017 - when a new constitution came into force - or even after a general election in 2019 that saw him retain power.

Under those terms, he could technically continue serving until 2027 - if he wins an upcoming general election."

 

Doesn't Seem Clearcut One Way Or The Other...So... Wait And See...

[ujayujay]

Yes, new young fresh politicians for Thailand????

[wombat]

4 hours ago, george said:

Prayut will continue to be in the cabinet because he is still the defence minister.

and there it is in a nutshell...nothing changes just rearranges 

[gazza4]

I know that my offerings may becoming boring..

Prawit is and always has been the boss of Thailand post Thaksin. WE NEED ELECTIONS .PROPER EDUCATION FOR THAI CHILDREN. LESS CORRUPTION. THE LIST IS SO LONG. 

[Autonuaq]

there are just a few point to address

 

firstly it is all is about how the law text itself that has been written. does it include or cover the time before it becomes active or not.

 

secondly also has to be made clear when do you speak about 'prime minister'? Do not forget in the period between the coup and the election after the coupe there was no actually an elected democratic government, and there fore one is not speaking about an elected government based on the rule of democratic election, Just about an administration set in place by the  militarily.

 

When these two are made clear the on has to make clear which dat is the date of appointment of the Prime Minister.

Based on all the arguments one could expect that the outcome will be the date should be 10 July, 2019. The date based on when the first democratic elected parliament after the coup democratically elected their Prime Minister.

 

 

 

 

 

[spidermike007]

A stegosaurus is removed, and replaced by a brontosaurus. A big stage play? Or are the powers behind the power finally losing faith in Mr. Incompetent? 

[ikke1959]

The first move to better was made by suspending Mr Prayuth, but replacing him with this man out of 6 deputy PM's?? I am wondering why a country waste so much money on 6 deputy PM's a normal country would have 1. And this man willonly continue what the previous did. Same age, same thoughts, same unreliable.....In fact the whole Governmnet should have step down now and new free democratic elections, but the Army will never give up its control over the country and its people..Old wine in new bags

[jvs]

4 hours ago, petermik said:

Submarine was seen at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River earlier awaiting an ex VIP escapee......

Engines running?

 

[pokerface1]

[Kinnock]

21 minutes ago, jvs said:

Engines running?

 

Somewhere, yes, but not in the sub.

[mommysboy]

43 minutes ago, Autonuaq said:

there are just a few point to address

 

firstly it is all is about how the law text itself that has been written. does it include or cover the time before it becomes active or not.

 

secondly also has to be made clear when do you speak about 'prime minister'? Do not forget in the period between the coup and the election after the coupe there was no actually an elected democratic government, and there fore one is not speaking about an elected government based on the rule of democratic election, Just about an administration set in place by the  militarily.

 

When these two are made clear the on has to make clear which dat is the date of appointment of the Prime Minister.

Based on all the arguments one could expect that the outcome will be the date should be 10 July, 2019. The date based on when the first democratic elected parliament after the coup democratically elected their Prime Minister.

 

 

 

 

 

On the other hand, in the absence of clarification, one could just take the statement literally as likely was intended!

[Hanuman2547]

Now is the time for the Thai people to raise up and make their voices heard one or the other.  Not saying it will change the outcome of anything but they need to become involved.  

[Partenavia]

You have to feel sorry for the Thai's, Prawit is surely the worst possible PM. Unless the Thai nation reacts and chucks this lot out, apathy will allow just let them get away with it.

[cleopatra2]

1 hour ago, Autonuaq said:

there are just a few point to address

 

firstly it is all is about how the law text itself that has been written. does it include or cover the time before it becomes active or not.

 

secondly also has to be made clear when do you speak about 'prime minister'? Do not forget in the period between the coup and the election after the coupe there was no actually an elected democratic government, and there fore one is not speaking about an elected government based on the rule of democratic election, Just about an administration set in place by the  militarily.

 

When these two are made clear the on has to make clear which dat is the date of appointment of the Prime Minister.

Based on all the arguments one could expect that the outcome will be the date should be 10 July, 2019. The date based on when the first democratic elected parliament after the coup democratically elected their Prime Minister.

 

 

 

 

 

Using the English translation of the Constitution 

 

The stipulation is serve as PM for 8 years in total.

There does not appear to be any provisions excluding any term prior to the 2017 constitution.

 

The interim Constitution of 2014 was fully endorsed by the highest authority, and thus the Prayut became the official serving PM. 

 

[pegman]

2 hours ago, gazza4 said:

Up to Prawit, the real boss of Thailand!

Couple levels above him. 

[baboon]

12 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Exactly, A defense minister actually still playing PM while the fat watchman acts like he is caretaking the government....oh brother a fox running the henhouse while looking at his watch for the time....

Just like when Putin handed over to Dmitry Medvedev in 2008. A temporary inconvenience, but everyone knew who was running the show.

Expect to see the Thai constitution 'revised' shortly, if not completely ignored.

The Thai Tatmadaw aren't going anywhere.

[pegman]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

A stegosaurus is removed, and replaced by a brontosaurus. A big stage play? Or are the powers behind the power finally losing faith in Mr. Incompetent? 

BINGO!

[JeffersLos]

6 hours ago, SidJames said:

OMG!!!

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?
 

Tim Sharky Ward. 

[baboon]

33 minutes ago, cleopatra2 said:

Using the English translation of the Constitution 

 

The stipulation is serve as PM for 8 years in total.

There does not appear to be any provisions excluding any term prior to the 2017 constitution.

 

The interim Constitution of 2014 was fully endorsed by the highest authority, and thus the Prayut became the official serving PM. 

 

It was not. It couldn't have possibly been, given the incapacity of the Highest Law Of The Land at that time.

Just corrupt army 'Generals' taking advantage of the situation, just like in Myanmar today.

[Jonathan Swift]

7 hours ago, whereyougo said:

Back to instability and another coupe.  This wont end well

Well, if it's a Coupe DeVille it might not be all bad. Make mine a '59 in Parisian Pink, convertible

[sead]

Just a show. The constitution or judge had never cited against Prayuth..he's gonna get extended until election next year. Or they will decide he's 8 years starts from when he was elected and approved by HMK which was 2019?

Or Prawit will take over and after 4 years Prayuth will take ive again for 8 years. Just as Putin did when his period was iver

[bangon04]

13 hours ago, SidJames said:

OMG!!!

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?
 

Prayut Chan-o-cha has been instructed to suspend his duties as the prime minister from today (Wednesday) until the court finally decides his fate.

 

but will anyone notice........

[bendejo]

8 hours ago, Crossy said:

8 hours ago, connda said:

The wife says he has not been "suspended" as of yet.  This is as of 17:50pm.  They are just discussing it.

 

Posted at 17:10 ???? 

Maybe Prawit told him what the time was.

That would be great, if people would only say to the new acting PM "what time is it?"

Imagine a press conference, where each reporter, one after the other, asks him "what time is it?"
 

 

[Iron Tongue]

Which faction has the most generals in support?

 

[bobandyson]

8 hours ago, SidJames said:

Who will run the country now?

Who will look after us?

The same circus, just a different clown.

[Stargeezr]

Some days there is great news, some days there is sad news. 

 Today it is fantastic news. A small step indeed, but maybe a step in the right direction.

Time will tell.

[SunsetT]

9 hours ago, Kinnock said:

Sounds like play acting to me ..... same as his 'fine' for not wearing a mask.  

 

Same as Putin switching with his PM for 4 yrs last time around but still pulling the strings before becoming president again.

[Flemo]

It's all very comical, considering the fact that none of them were voted in in the first place.