Popular Post webfact Posted December 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2022 PM upholds status quo as he seeks a path back to power with the help of the Bhumjaithai Party Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha (left) this week moved to install the leader of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (RTSC) Mr Pirapan Salirathavibhaga as his Secretary-general in a move which signals he is moving cautiously towards his new political life but also maintaining the status quo of his government. by Joseph O' Connor Bizarre media coverage of Thailand’s political scene this week makes it look as if the chances of a possible alliance between the Bhumjaithai Party and current Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha is a path back to power for the PM. Thailand appears to be heading for a General Election in May this year with the government likely now to serve its full terms as Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha appears determined to pursue his role in government as he tries to fashion some form of political alliance or network to return to power. The PM continues to stand aloof from party politics and is playing his last ace, the support of the upper house or Senate whose 250 members will, for the last time in 2023, have a say in electing the next prime minister. There is, as yet, no defined agreement between the Bhumjaithai Party which welcomed 31 cobras or defectors into its ranks this week but which, according to recent opinion polls, only enjoys 2.3% public support nationwide, and the sitting prime minister, except for what is thought to be a surprisingly strong working relationship between General Prayut and his deputy Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul. An event was held to welcome new candidates, former or just resigned MPs, at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters in Bangkok this week in an area surrounded by cannabis plants in what can only be described as political theatre designed to bolster confidence in a possible alternative to a Pheu Thai Party government. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/12/18/pm-clinging-on-as-he-seeks-a-path-to-power/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-12-19 - 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! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted December 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand appears to be heading for a General Election in May this year with the government likely now to serve its full terms as Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha appears determined to pursue his role in government as he tries to fashion some form of political alliance or network to return to power. I would sincerely like to congratulate Thailand on the creation of mass time travel 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted December 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2022 Whatever you want Whatever you like Whatever you say You pay your money You take your choice 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aussieroaming Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 I guess that "back by popular demand" won't form part of his future political slogans. Another desperate despot who just can't let go of power. 4 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 a clear indication of thailand.........this man was able to rise through the ranks of the thai system with many around him supporting his actions, and his sidekick little potato. how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. crazy this place. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 The levels they stoop to to keep their greasy mittens on power. This was supposed to be a guy that was an unsung hero that didn't want the burden of responsibility of being PM but it was thrust upon him in Thailand's darkest hour and he only stepped forward as a ' matter of duty to the country ' What a load of bull.???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 The guy has done nothing and achieved nothing after an illegal power grab in 2014. The deluded clown actually thinks the people like him and Thailand needs him. He needs his head testing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 58 minutes ago, stoner said: a clear indication of thailand.........this man was able to rise through the ranks of the thai system with many around him supporting his actions, and his sidekick little potato. how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. crazy this place. The little fat dumpling can't even stand up unaided. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Willy Wombat Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 How much do you need to stuff your bank balance before it’s enough? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 Hopefully they'll be wiped out at the polling stations. Any rational Thai person I know cannot stand this completely corrupt and inept government. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MRToMRT Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 Methinks the real game they are playing is a lot more sophisticated than this article would have us believe. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 Not sure how many actually understand the reason he took power was to enable the transition of a subject not up for discussion on this forum. I'm betting that the fragility of that estate is such that Prayut still believes he needs to be around to handle protests. He seems uninterested in more than that. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: The levels they stoop to to keep their greasy mittens on power. Power is a powerful drug. Once tasted you can't let go. Payhoot has made up in his mind all sorts of illusions why Thailand needs him. Anyway I read somewhere here that Anutin was after the top job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Anutin is rumored to have favorable reviews from the PtB. Of course the same was said of Thaksin ca. late 1990's. Any PM, other than Prayut/Prawit, will have to survive a viper pit challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: The guy has done nothing and achieved nothing after an illegal power grab in 2014. The deluded clown actually thinks the people like him and Thailand needs him. He needs his head testing. Sumbitch never even gave us the soap operas he promised! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Well imagine my surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: The little fat dumpling can't even stand up unaided. Not appropriate. Many very successful high performance people world wide operate from a wheelchair. Didn't stop me from lecturing masters degree programs in 4 countries, with good reviews from students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 It is hard to part from the grease train. Greed took over from moral principles, 8 years ago already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 To think that this man, who possesses absolutely nothing in the way of leadership ability, said he only wanted to be a caretaker PM for 2 years. And now the power has created such thirst, such desperation, such megalomania, and such greed, that he cannot let it go. How power can transform a man. Not to mention the fortune one at the top of the TPPS (Thai power pyramid scheme) can earn. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHans Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 It's all about power and MONEY, I would prefer never to hear about "so called" political maneuverings as its sickening to hear all about these privileged greedy old selfish men. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, scorecard said: Not appropriate. Many very successful high performance people world wide operate from a wheelchair. Didn't stop me from lecturing masters degree programs in 4 countries, with good reviews from students. Don't make this about you or disabled people, that's just being thin -skinned when you should know that wasn't meant. The only reason he can't stand up is because he is grossly overweight through eating and short. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HappyExpat57 Posted December 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, scorecard said: Not appropriate. Many very successful high performance people world wide operate from a wheelchair. Didn't stop me from lecturing masters degree programs in 4 countries, with good reviews from students. It's a joke! You've been on this forum far too long to be this sensitive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: The PM continues to stand aloof from party politics and is playing his last ace He never had an "ace" he had military backing and took power by force. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 2 hours ago, stoner said: a clear indication of thailand.........this man was able to rise through the ranks of the thai system with many around him supporting his actions, and his sidekick little potato. how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. crazy this place. Money buys everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 4 hours ago, stoner said: how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. It's the same everywhere, It's not about what you know, it's about who you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Scouse123 said: The guy has done nothing and achieved nothing after an illegal power grab in 2014. The deluded clown actually thinks the people like him and Thailand needs him. He needs his head testing. I always wonder that why from 2014 up until now, the Baht has fallen from the fifties and stayed in the lower forties and even into the thirties against the GBP in all that time. This unelected PM and his soldiers sure must be manipulating it in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 7 hours ago, stoner said: ..........and his sidekick little potato. how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. If a spherical gasbag if filled with hot air it will always try to rise.......???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Typical fairyland stuff where the party in charge can't muster 2.5% of the public vote. Only in kangaroo land. The Thai public so needs to deliver a massive drubbing at the next election to these crooks and their puppet masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 8 hours ago, stoner said: a clear indication of thailand.........this man was able to rise through the ranks of the thai system with many around him supporting his actions, and his sidekick little potato. how on earth did he manage to rise to that level of power over so many others he was with at the time. crazy this place. This is how steeped and historic oligarchies work. As such has been in place forever. Incredibly difficult to break the conditioned habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 6 hours ago, JohnHans said: It's all about power and MONEY, I would prefer never to hear about "so called" political maneuverings as its sickening to hear all about these privileged greedy old selfish men. well at least the Thai voter is not burdened with the need to understand and distinguish between the various political and economic policies of the many political parties and factions......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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