webfact Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visiting Nong Bua Lamphu. Picture: Naew Na By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE ELECTION COMMISSION was today (Mar.17) petitioned to investigate the allegedly illicit use of government property and personnel in a popularity-wooing campaign specifically arranged for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, head of the Thai Liberal strategic policy steering team, petitioned the Election Commission to conduct a thorough probe and determine whether Prayut who is contesting an upcoming general election to retain power under the Ruam Thai Sang Chart banners has allegedly abused his power by using government property and personnel to serve his electoral campaign and woo popularity for himself from among constituents nationwide. According to the Thai Liberal policy steersman, himself a former election commissioner, Prayut has made 16 “official” visits to 18 provinces, evidently intertwined with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart electoral campaigns, with the use of air force planes and army helicopters since late December. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/03/17/petition-to-probe-prayuts-use-of-govt-property-to-gain-popularity/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-03-18 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted March 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2023 Hardly surprising in the hub of corruption... 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted March 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2023 "The use of private property" in this country would be without a doubt the lowest crime of any Thai politician i have heard off for many years. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted March 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2023 I tend to think he will get off without charge! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted March 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, 2baht said: I tend to think he will get off without charge! Indeed. Nice to have friends in high places. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: According to the Thai Liberal policy steersman, himself a former election commissioner, Prayut has made 16 “official” visits to 18 provinces, evidently intertwined with the Ruam Thai Sang Chart electoral campaigns, with the use of air force planes and army helicopters since late December. Prayuts been probed more times than a patient with stage 4 colon cancer. He comes out squeaky clean every time. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Geeeez probes of probes who cares… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomacht8 Posted March 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2023 The fact that taxpayers' money is used for his own private party advertising is just one example of how morally crippled these people are in their greed. There is no separation between office expenses and private expenses. The meaning of transparency, responsibility and accountability are unknown in office here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted March 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 hours ago, tomacht8 said: The fact that taxpayers' money is used for his own private party advertising is just one example of how morally crippled these people are in their greed. There is no separation between office expenses and private expenses. The meaning of transparency, responsibility and accountability are unknown in office here. No doubt his attitude is: 'I'm military, I'm entitled to anything/everything/whateverthing in LOS'. And you be quiet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 OK. We rid ourselves of Prayut. Then what......?? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 5 hours ago, zzaa09 said: OK. We rid ourselves of Prayut. Then what......?? ???? Letting the middle generation into power. Those who have families with children and also have to take care of the elderly. Would be much better for all Thais. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 hours ago, tomacht8 said: Letting the middle generation into power. Those who have families with children and also have to take care of the elderly. Would be much better for all Thais. That's lovely and all...... What makes you think that this middle generation is any different from the usual and cycling old boys' club? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 5 hours ago, zzaa09 said: That's lovely and all...... What makes you think that this middle generation is any different from the usual and cycling old boys' club? I cannot remember any middle generation calling for a military coup let alone carrying out a coup. I do remember the middle generation calling for free and fair elections and getting them under Thaksin, Abhisit and Yingluck. However the military put a stop to Thaksin and Yingluck with yet more military coups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 hours ago, billd766 said: I cannot remember any middle generation calling for a military coup let alone carrying out a coup. I do remember the middle generation calling for free and fair elections and getting them under Thaksin, Abhisit and Yingluck. However the military put a stop to Thaksin and Yingluck with yet more military coups. Perhaps, you're missing the simple point that I am attempting to establish. In essence, there really isn't much difference [if any] between a military/loyalist-based coup government and a so called democratically elected civilian government. This has been true as a reality for decades... If studied and examined closer, one will find the more than similar dimension and practice of the two - same old Thai boys' club of corruption and calculated manipulation. We're just superficially conditioned to place [or to acquire a belief] a difference between these distinguished types of rule. Same racket. Just spun differently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 3/18/2023 at 5:21 AM, 2baht said: I tend to think he will get off without charge! Not transferred to an inactive post then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, zzaa09 said: Perhaps, you're missing the simple point that I am attempting to establish. In essence, there really isn't much difference [if any] between a military/loyalist-based coup government and a so called democratically elected civilian government. This has been true as a reality for decades... If studied and examined closer, one will find the more than similar dimension and practice of the two - same old Thai boys' club of corruption and calculated manipulation. We're just superficially conditioned to place [or to acquire a belief] a difference between these distinguished types of rule. Same racket. Just spun differently. There is a whole world of difference. A freely elected "democratic" government such as Thaksin, Yingluck and Abhisit CAN be voted out of power as Abhisit's was. OTOH a military coup CANNOT be voted out of power. It simply steals the whole country at the point of a gun and defies anybody to do anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now