Prayuth plays Thai poll timing guessing game in reelection bid

[webfact]

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha hopes that his United Thai Nation Party will gain enough votes in this year's general elections to be able to put him forward as a candidate for premiership again.© Reuters

 

Incumbent PM still needs to get backing to run again, sources say

MARWAAN MACAN-MARKAR, Asia regional correspondent

BANGKOK -- Despite having dropped broad hints about dissolving parliament in March, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has remained tight-lipped about the exact date, which sources say is part of a strategy to boost his reelection chances.

 

A source close to Prayuth told Nikkei Asia that the incumbent is eyeing the dissolution of the legislature "likely on March 9 or around that time." Based on that timeline, a general election will have to be called earliest in 45 days or latest in 60 days, according to the kingdom's constitution -- making the days towards the end of April to early May the likely choice.

 

The dissolution date is also being factored into other political cards Prayuth is expected to reveal to strengthen his chances for a "Prayuth 3.0 government," the source added. These impending announcements in the final month of Prayuth's pro-military administration are "appointments of high-level government officials, major cabinet resolutions and budgets."

 

Full story: https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Prayuth-plays-Thai-poll-timing-guessing-game-in-reelection-bid

 

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[Pique Dard]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha hopes that his United Thai Nation Party will gain enough votes in this year's general elections to be able to put him forward as a candidate for premiership again

but, by any chance, if his hopes are dashed,  the incumbent PM has more than one trick up his sleeve to keep his job

[zzaa09]

[sammieuk1]

Prepare for take off after preparing the bucket to be sick in ????

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Despite having dropped broad hints about dissolving parliament in March, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has remained tight-lipped about the exact date, which sources say is part of a strategy to boost his reelection chances.

He's going to need far more than party games to win this time around.

[Artisi]

Yes, I think interesting times coming. Not that it makes one bit of difference to me, but would like to see Thailand slowly climb out of the hole it's been in for 50 or so years and enter this current century. 

[tomacht8]

Prayut has been in power since 2014 and has been the first man in the state ever since. The constitutional court has granted him a grace period until 2025. In fact, and constitutionally, Prayut cannot govern at all for the full four years as PM.

 

Since the election of a PM makes no sense at all, if he cannot exercise the office for the full legislative period. After two - hopefully not - more years in office, who is going to be PM? The voters will probably be left in the dark. Certainly not good for the stability of the country.

[zzaa09]

4 hours ago, Artisi said:

Yes, I think interesting times coming. Not that it makes one bit of difference to me, but would like to see Thailand slowly climb out of the hole it's been in for 50 or so years and enter this current century. 

Don't hold your breath, as particular events have to come about before any real systematic changes can occur. 

That ain't gonna happen anytime soon. 

Still bound to steadfast tradition. 

[zzaa09]

35 minutes ago, tomacht8 said:

Prayut has been in power since 2014 and has been the first man in the state ever since. The constitutional court has granted him a grace period until 2025. In fact, and constitutionally, Prayut cannot govern at all for the full four years as PM.

 

Since the election of a PM makes no sense at all, if he cannot exercise the office for the full legislative period. After two - hopefully not - more years in office, who is going to be PM? The voters will probably be left in the dark. Certainly not good for the stability of the country.

A real collective revolution on the horizon? 

[DaveE13]

Look at that expression on his face. Bafoon.  

[Artisi]

7 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

Prayut has been in power since 2014 and has been the first man in the state ever since. The constitutional court has granted him a grace period until 2025. In fact, and constitutionally, Prayut cannot govern at all for the full four years as PM.

 

Since the election of a PM makes no sense at all, if he cannot exercise the office for the full legislative period. After two - hopefully not - more years in office, who is going to be PM? The voters will probably be left in the dark. Certainly not good for the stability of the country.

Do you think the average Thai is aware of this or gives a rat's ar&e about it? 

[zzaa09]

3 hours ago, Artisi said:

Do you think the average Thai is aware of this or gives a rat's ar&e about it? 

Oh...they're quite aware.

And even more, don't give a rat's backside. 

[Jerno]

15 hours ago, Artisi said:

Yes, I think interesting times coming. Not that it makes one bit of difference to me, but would like to see Thailand slowly climb out of the hole it's been in for 50 or so years and enter this current century. 

Won't happen until Buddha enlightens someone and the Military gets driven out of politics and domestic governance. Very sad that Thailand is stuck in revolving door of coups and fake democracy regimes.

[zzaa09]

19 minutes ago, Jerno said:

Won't happen until Buddha enlightens someone and the Military gets driven out of politics and domestic governance. Very sad that Thailand is stuck in revolving door of coups and fake democracy regimes.

For at least 5-6 generations. 

Tradition.

[Artisi]

58 minutes ago, Jerno said:

Won't happen until Buddha enlightens someone and the Military gets driven out of politics and domestic governance. Very sad that Thailand is stuck in revolving door of coups and fake democracy regimes.

It will take more than a pacifist Buddhist approach of enlightenment to drive the military out of the internal affairs of the country, it will require a much tougher approach as demonstrated by various countries over the past few hundred years to bring it about. 

[herfiehandbag]

12 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

Prayut has been in power since 2014 and has been the first man in the state ever since. The constitutional court has granted him a grace period until 2025. In fact, and constitutionally, Prayut cannot govern at all for the full four years as PM.

 

Since the election of a PM makes no sense at all, if he cannot exercise the office for the full legislative period. After two - hopefully not - more years in office, who is going to be PM? The voters will probably be left in the dark. Certainly not good for the stability of the country.

The argument will no doubt be made that since the Senate, (reflecting as it does the will of the people) so emphatically selected him, he should be allowed to continue in office until they decide on someone else.

 

A new Senate will in due course be appointed - by the Prime Minister...

 

By the most conservative estimate his 20 year plan has what, 16 years left to run?

[HaoleBoy]

All this skullduggery coming from a politician that says "I don't want to be PM" ... "Being PM is a hardship on me" ....

 

He is such a slimy POS.

[zzaa09]

41 minutes ago, Artisi said:

It will take more than a pacifist Buddhist approach of enlightenment to drive the military out of the internal affairs of the country, it will require a much tougher approach as demonstrated by various countries over the past few hundred years to bring it about. 

A violent overthrow.

[brianthainess]

11 hours ago, DaveE13 said:

Look at that expression on his face. Bafoon.  

I'd rather not 'tis the worst one yet. 

[Artisi]

27 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

A violent overthrow.

That's one way to describe it, although a coup by the people might sound better ????

[brianthainess]

Hitler had a 10yr plan. failed. 

Prayuth a 20yr plan failing miserably.

This guy Trigger got it right.

[bangon04]

The good general has developed a strong reputation for NOT answering questions........