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Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha switches party ahead of May 14 elections


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by Sara


Prayut Chan-o-cha, the incumbent Prime Minister of Thailand, is set to contest the upcoming elections on May 14 under a new party, United Thai Nation Party, following a split with the ruling Palang Pracharat Party which had backed him for the country’s leading role in 2019.

 

However, even if he gets re-elected, the 69-year-old can only serve for two more years before reaching his term limit.


Having led Thailand for over eight years since toppling a civilian government in a 2014 coup, the former army chief is striving to maintain his position as the country’s leader. General Prayut has endeavored to portray a more visible and approachable image during this election campaign.

 

He has even abandoned his stereotypically military demeanor to engage in activities previously considered unimaginable, such as participating in water fights on the Khaosan Road, a popular backpacker spot, during the Thai New Year celebrations.


The United Thai Nations Party’s reliance on General Prayut to acquire votes is apparent in the feel-good atmosphere generated around him. In an election where opponents are counting on the public’s desire for change, the military coup leader turned full-time politician is urging Thais to choose continuity.

 

Claiming that Thailand is on an upward trajectory, General Prayut, who has a campaign motto that translates to “done, still doing, will keep on doing”, stresses the importance of unity among Thais.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/world/asia/thailands-prime-minister-prayut-chan-o-cha-switches-party-ahead-of-may-14-elections

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

the military coup leader turned full-time politician is urging Thais to choose continuity

Changing party is not continuity!

Ousting a democratically elected government is not continuity! - Oh, hang on. This is Thailand so maybe it is!

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The act of a true desperado, smelling utter defeat and humiliation. 

 

Hey Cha Cha. It does not matter what you do at this point. You are despised and disrespected like never before. You stayed too long and you were never invited to the party, to begin with. You simply could not resist gouging in the power, perks and money. 

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8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The act of a true desperado, smelling utter defeat and humiliation. 

 

Hey Cha Cha. It does not matter what you do at this point. You are despised and disrespected like never before. You stayed too long and you were never invited to the party, to begin with. You simply could not resist gouging in the power, perks and money. 

Hanging in the public square, I say!!!!

 

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23 hours ago, nikmar said:

Have hit a time warp or something? 

I guess we have more intuitive powers to see the future than we knew. I had a premonition of this month's ago. Glad to see my remote viewing abilities are improving 

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