snoop1130 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Thai election May 14, 2023 Thailand’s general election, set for May 14, is likely to be dominated by old grudges between the military/royalist/establishment and populist opposition parties – the same has been the case for every election and conflict over the past two decades. The election will determine whether a democratically elected winner can stand up to the pro-military order or work with it, which will determine the political and economic trajectory of Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. The election contest will be between the rural-based political juggernaut founded by telco tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, and the conservative, Bangkok-based political elite, dominated by pro-military forces that have ruled since the last coup in 2014. The Shinawatra-backed parties have won every election in the past 2 decades and are set to win the 2023 election, potentially in a landslide. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/who-will-win-the-thai-election-on-may-14/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-22 - 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Goat Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Peau Thai will win the election like they have won every election for the last 20 years. If they just win Prayut will rig things like he did last time and declare himself the winner. If they win in a landslide they will take power for a while while Prayut and co come up with something to take back power. Thaksin dragged millions of Thais out of poverty. And they wont forget it. Thay love him. Daughter is quite hot and will be the hottest PM in the world. 15 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Let us hope it is the opposition. Anyone but the current army goons. Anyone. I may not agree with all they stand for, but anything but the status quo, who are moving the nation backwards, at an alarming pace. 10 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Not the people/electorate! Nothing will change for the majority of the people. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny1967 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I think a major problem with a lot of thai politicians is that they are afraid of change. They seem to be so scared that PT will do a better job than they did (tried), that they'll go to any length to stop them winning. To be honest it's difficult to see any type of fair election happening. Ultimately the man in the palace is going to have his opinion and that'll be that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: dominated by old grudges between the military/royalist/establishment and populist opposition parties dominated by old grudges between the military and the criminal fugitive Thaksin I corrected it for you. 2 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Whoever pays the most bribes? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, Goat said: Daughter is quite hot And that is her only "qualification". 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 the senate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 A fugitive criminal promised the people that they will get double the current minimum income in a few years. He forgot to mention that with that also all the prices will go up and Thailand will be less competitive compared to the neighbor countries. But the gullible Thai voters will obviously vote for the criminal and his promises. Sad! 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Let us hope it is the opposition. Anyone but the current army goons. Anyone. I may not agree with all they stand for, but anything but the status quo, who are moving the nation backwards, at an alarming pace. Yet, little [if any] attention, reference or attention is offered of any such real "opposition" or alternative by the always abiding and controlled Thai mainstream press. The never ending cycling rhetoric of presenting the same worn out players and misfits doesn't appear to be terribly democratic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NONG CHOK Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: A fugitive criminal promised the people that they will get double the current minimum income in a few years. He forgot to mention that with that also all the prices will go up and Thailand will be less competitive compared to the neighbor countries. But the gullible Thai voters will obviously vote for the criminal and his promises. Sad! Who is the fugitive criminal? If you're referring to Thaksin he hasn't been tried in court yet. Maybe the entire senate should be charged with treason. 7 1 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, NONG CHOK said: If you're referring to Thaksin he hasn't been tried in court yet. Maybe you should have followed the news over the last years. They would know that he was tried in court and found guilty - several times. That is why we can officially call him the fugitive convicted criminal. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zzaa09 Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: Whoever pays the most bribes? Or.....whose most favoured by the anointed ones, which is how it truly works. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pedrogaz Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) I'm hoping Thaksin wins it....or rather his daughter...and he comes back to lead the government here in Thailand. The let's have a new constitution that does away with this abomination of an appointed senate. Edited March 22, 2023 by Pedrogaz 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: I'm hoping Thaksin wins it....or rather his daughter...and he comes back to lead the government here in Thailand. The let's have a new constitution that does away with this abomination of an appointed senate. Well said. It's time to end the military government. 5 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lungbing Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: And that is her only "qualification". It's still more than the present incumbent has. 5 1 1 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, Pedrogaz said: I'm hoping Thaksin wins it....or rather his daughter...and he comes back to lead the government here in Thailand. The let's have a new constitution that does away with this abomination of an appointed senate. Applaud your reasoned sentiment, but such acts require traditional approval and blessings - and that will never happen, as such defeats the whole ideals of their oligarchical existence. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 Who wins and who is the PM are two different things. The senate is crucial to either some sort of peace or a total revolt by the populice. Interesting really how the corrupt cronies in the senate will decide the near future of Thailand. I would not be suprised to see Prayut put back in as PM by his corrupt senate mates leading to mass disaffection leading to another coup. The milatary is in control and wants to keep that control. Will there be international obsevers for the election? Nup. No there will not be. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 11 hours ago, Goat said: Peau Thai will win the election like they have won every election for the last 20 years. If they just win Prayut will rig things like he did last time and declare himself the winner. If they win in a landslide they will take power for a while while Prayut and co come up with something to take back power. Thaksin dragged millions of Thais out of poverty. And they wont forget it. Thay love him. Daughter is quite hot and will be the hottest PM in the world. Well said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 10 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Maybe you should have followed the news over the last years. They would know that he was tried in court and found guilty - several times. That is why we can officially call him the fugitive convicted criminal. Mmmmm really? And people who hold coups and rewrite constitution, Control the courts at the end of a gun and then rub the country's nose in it as they magically use TAT's calculator to make 8 into 4 or something like that!!!!! Mr T who I disliked had the country at 14%+ growth...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 The election has already been decided. Everything else is just a show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand’s general election, set for May 14, is likely to be dominated by old grudges between the military/royalist/establishment and populist opposition parties – the same has been the case for every election and conflict over the past two decades. All over the world... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2023 12 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: And that is her only "qualification". To be honest yes. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted March 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2023 'Who will win the Thai election on May 14?' The Army. Guns count more than votes. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Change that win for won the result is a general ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 What a terrible choice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted March 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Pedrogaz said: I'm hoping Thaksin wins it....or rather his daughter...and he comes back to lead the government here in Thailand. The let's have a new constitution that does away with this abomination of an appointed senate. Thanks. Who are the real criminals here? I would venture to say it is the current party and PM. They just have not been charged yet, as their crimes have not been investigated. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKKevin Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) Queue up rice supports for EVERYONE!... Edited March 23, 2023 by BKKKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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