webfact Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Caretaker prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha campaigning in Surat Thani on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. By Thai Newsroom Reporters CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha might probably be looking to set up a minority government to prolong his rule after the May 14 general election, given overwhelming support from senators, said a noted academic last night (May 4). According to Thammasat University’s vice-rector Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, Prayut who is contesting to retain power under the Ruam Thai Sang Chart banners is more or less feared to contemplate setting up a minority government in sheer disregard for most voters’ decisions made on May 14. Prayut might probably need a minimum of 126 MPs out of a total of 500 from the nationwide election in addition to a loyal army of 250 senators to make 376 votes, barely accounting for a majority of lawmakers from both the House of Representatives and Senate, to endorse him as prime minister, Prinya pointed out. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/05/05/prayut-might-prolong-rule-with-minority-government-academic/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2023-05-05 - 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. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 This academic chappy - is he the Professor of Stating the Bleeding Obvious? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: CARETAKER PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha might probably be looking to set up a minority government to prolong his rule after the May 14 general election, given overwhelming support from senators, said a noted academic last night (May 4). If that happens there will be anarchy in the streets. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Do we might probably need an election then or is the probably might result already in ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, hotchilli said: If that happens there will be anarchy in the streets. Then he'll stage a coup against himself. Is that even possible? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: need a minimum of 126 MPs out of a total of 500 from the nationwide election in addition to a loyal army of 250 senators to make 376 votes Disgraceful dictatorship workings 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Then he'll stage a coup against himself. Is that even possible? He'll just mobalise the army & police as he's also the defense minister? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: He'll just mobalise the army & police as he's also the defense minister? Yep. If his paid off cronies get him back in the chances of seeing this again are high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: If that happens there will be anarchy in the streets. Probably not.....as they would be expecting such an act. The ruling military aren't gonna give up their positions. Kinda accepted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 50 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Disgraceful dictatorship workings It's what they do. Some still don't seem to get it. .....and I know you're not a newbie here RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: He'll just mobalise the army & police as he's also the defense minister? He can't. He has no direct command over the army nor the police. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: He can't. He has no direct command over the army nor the police. He doesn't wear the stripes but he has the influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: He doesn't wear the stripes but he has the influence. Don't think he can influence Army Chief Gen.Narongpan from the King's Guard faction. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: If that happens there will be anarchy in the streets. Depends on if the man in Dubai pays for it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: Don't think he can influence Army Chief Gen.Narongpan from the King's Guard faction. . Think that scenario is already taken care of. Edited May 5, 2023 by sherwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Disgraceful dictatorship workings Yes and no. This rule was voted in by a majority of Thai through a referendum on the latest constitutiion. Not a lot of people read the constitution before they gave their vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, h90 said: Depends on if the man in Dubai pays for it I have the feeling he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Guess he’s not ready to move out of his current digs yet… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, SoilSpoil said: I have the feeling he will. you scare me.....I was at the red shirt place a week or two afterwards.....they burned down several buildings and it could have been a much worse fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 50 minutes ago, h90 said: you scare me.....I was at the red shirt place a week or two afterwards.....they burned down several buildings and it could have been a much worse fire. If I can recollect, those implicated red shirts were aquitted by the Courts. You have new evidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Shows he has no clue.. How can govern as you have a minority???.. Besides everybody wants him to go except himself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I wonder who is this noted academic who make such ridiculous comment. Prayut may be ambitous but he is not stupid. Without the house majority, the government will not function and faces no confidence vote that will force a dissolution. Pure nonsence that he will stay with a minority government. I even doubt that the senators will support him. He is toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: He is toast. I certainly hope so ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Eric Loh said: If I can recollect, those implicated red shirts were aquitted by the Courts. You have new evidence? my evidence is, I was there and saw the burned houses and everything still smell like burned things.....The evidence were my own eyes. But I am sure you can google and find photos of it. The fires are hardly a conspiration theory and if I remember right the owner even got some money. (And I am not a fan of Abhisit and I don't think the handling of it was good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 4 hours ago, h90 said: Depends on if the man in Dubai pays for it Nothing to do with the man in Dubai, it's about the youth in Thailand getting sick and tired of the military regime, the monopoly fat cat families, and the lack of future prospects of good employment with an equal share in profits. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 hours ago, h90 said: you scare me.....I was at the red shirt place a week or two afterwards.....they burned down several buildings and it could have been a much worse fire. I was there as well. Walked though the 'fort' a couple of times. All the red, yellow, blue and white uprisings have the Shinawatra clan and their policies at heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Nothing to do with the man in Dubai, it's about the youth in Thailand getting sick and tired of the military regime, the monopoly fat cat families, and the lack of future prospects of good employment with an equal share in profits. Sure there are many.....but big demonstrations without payment? Sure some people will demonstrate but not many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, SoilSpoil said: I was there as well. Walked though the 'fort' a couple of times. All the red, yellow, blue and white uprisings have the Shinawatra clan and their policies at heart. I don't know the white. I have seen the yellow and I have seen after the red, but not while they were active....Yes it was all about Shinawatra.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMojoRisin Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, h90 said: my evidence is, I was there and saw the burned houses and everything still smell like burned things.....The evidence were my own eyes. But I am sure you can google and find photos of it. The fires are hardly a conspiration theory and if I remember right the owner even got some money. (And I am not a fan of Abhisit and I don't think the handling of it was good) Did you see the 100 people shot dead by the military? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, MrMojoRisin said: Did you see the 100 people shot dead by the military? I know several were shot by the military....and also several military were shot by the protestors. But that does not justify to burn some random houses. And my point was: I don't want to have that again, no matter if the red shirts, the man in Dubai or the military is the greater evil. I would rather don't have any of it and boring peace instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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