Picture: Naew Na

 

Chuwit Kamolvisit, a notable ex-politician and businessman, recently published a compelling article on Facebook titled "Elderly Senators, Turn off Your Own Switch."

 

In it, he strongly criticizes senators who, despite receiving their salaries from public taxes, prioritize the interests of the individual who appointed them, essentially forming a 'gang of senators' that undermines the voice of the people, reported Naew Na.

 

Chuwit expressed criticism towards those who suggest that the opposition party, Move Forward, needs to gain more experience before taking the reins, labeling them as 'too young.'

 

He challenged this argument, pointing out that these concerns should have been voiced prior to the elections, rather than conveniently surfacing after the results were declared.

 

He also questioned the competency of these elder senators, brought into power by their 'two uncles'. Do the people ever get a say in their appointment?

 

When they choose to dismiss the true mandate of the people, represented by 27 million votes, and consider the power of 250 senators as superior, it raises a serious issue.

 

By abstaining from voting in the Prime Minister's election when the parliament proposes the name of Move Forward's leader, they reveal themselves as a 'hindrance to the country', contravening their constitutional duty to elect the Prime Minister.

 

Chuwit argued that if these senators truly had a valid standpoint, they should press the 'disagree' button without hesitation. He likened them to 'crocodiles blocking the canal', obstructing progress.

 

Some senators, who formerly served in NGOs or as teachers, appear to disregard the voice of the people once they become appointed senators.

 

He also highlighted that the 'two uncles' who facilitated these senators into their current positions have already lost their credibility.

 

With the 'power-loving' faction managing to secure only 190 votes, it becomes impossible for them to pass any legislation or form a minority government.

 

Chuwit posed a question - should the people rise and demonstrate who holds more power: the 27 million citizens or the 250 appointed senators? The challenge is now open.

 

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My goodness, I was recently beginning to just get annoyed by Chuwit's continuous theatrical bleating & showboating, but what he says here cancels that annoyance out at a stroke, and my regard for him has now (for the moment anyway!) U-turned upward immeasurably.

 

Whatever else he is, he is a man of influence and lots of media exposure. His message is the most vitally important, much-needed thing to be said at this time.

 

Right now, I'd even buy him a beer. Maybe two even. ????????

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Chuwit Inspires 27 Million Voices Against Senators

I don't see any evidence of this in the article.

the only inexperience the move forward party has is taking graft from those that want to run the country  like the current lot do, they are scared of losing their source of wealth because MF want the graft to stop.

7 minutes ago, Toolong said:

My goodness, I was recently beginning to just get annoyed by Chuwit's continuous theatrical bleating & showboating, but what he says here cancels that annoyance out at a stroke, and my regard for him has now (for the moment anyway!) U-turned upward immeasurably.

 

Whatever else he is, he is a man of influence and lots of media exposure. His message is the most vitally important, much-needed thing to be said at this time.

 

Right now, I'd even buy him a beer. Maybe two even. ????????

care to comment on the assault he committed the other day ? 

It is encouraging to see that the old establishment of cronyism is being called out and a new generation of people keen for change is taking place in the Kingdom. Hopefully this builds into momentum that gets to a point where having expensive watches or unexplained wealth can't be dismissed with silence or condescending replies.

 

Here's to Thailand's future one small step in the right direction at a time.

11 minutes ago, stoner said:

care to comment on the assault he committed the other day ? 

Yes. I did refer to recently being displeased at his behaviour. Have been for long time. 

I am just giving him what is, imo, due credit for saying this. I still don't like the fellow, but he's right on this one.

After 20 something coups and 30+ year of watching Thai politics, the populist present elected government is as always subject to the whims of the military elite, who WILL step in, if they feel their power is diluted or the elected government doesn't serve their needs.

 

The only thing that has changed now that was never present in the past is, that we now have second by second social media coverage which is very powerful!

 

Does it have the power to limit bad actors, or is it going to be the same, the people with the guns can still run the people with the social media?    

52 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

I don't see any evidence of this in the article.

There are none so blind as those who will not see.

1 minute ago, MrMojoRisin said:

There are none so blind as those who will not see.

Feel free to point out what I am missing...

9 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

Feel free to point out what I am missing...

In your rushed and impulsive need to support the junta, you have perhaps locked in on a too narrow a definition of inspire. Inspire also means to motivate and influence - in this case, by speaking up loudly and publicly, Chuwit is doing both and setting an example for a population that has been too long cowered by these greedy old fools.

Edited May 17, 20233 yr by MrMojoRisin

1 minute ago, MrMojoRisin said:

In your rushed and impulsive need to support the junta, you have perhaps locked in on a too narrow a definition of inspire. Inspire also means to motivate and influence - in this case, by speaking up loudly and publicly, Chuwit is doing both

I understand that claim, but there is zero evidence of that in the article.

 

Unless you can point to some?

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6 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

I understand that claim, but there is zero evidence of that in the article.

 

Unless you can point to some?

The article is the evidence.

I find it fascinating that every pro democracy utterance is dissected down to its minutiae by you junta fans whilst at the same time pro junta ridiculous nonsense at odds with reality is accepted as rock solid fact without an ounce of scrutiny.

 

Move Forward’s governance is going to be a nightmare for you guys.

I don't remember we voted on him, yet he get attention again, so tired of this guy.

The senators will of course bow to will of the people. ????

 

The ptb will already have their plans in action to ensure that the incumbents don't lose their places at the trough.

Hope I am wrong.

4 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

I don't remember we voted on him, yet he get attention again, so tired of this guy.

You don’t like free speech?

1 minute ago, MrMojoRisin said:

The article is the evidence.

The article is evidence of the claim made in the article?  That's very convenient.  

 

Can you explain how the article is evidence of 27 million voices being inspired by Chuwit?

So has he been speaking out about the Senate in general, since the latest Constitution was ratified?

 

Most who voted for MoveForward probably think this guy is part of the problem.

 

With this endeavor it seems like he's jumping on a train late. That's never a good look.

 

IMO, he's just trying to remain relevant and remain in the pbulic eye because, well, he's vain.

 

He should move back to whistleblowing, police corruption.

 

 

2 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

You don’t like free speech?

What has free speech to do with giving a idiot like this guy media attention all the time, to then discuss things that are not up to him. Free speech my ass, we would need 10,000 interviews.

Edited May 17, 20233 yr by ChaiyaTH

1 hour ago, Toolong said:

Yes. I did refer to recently being displeased at his behaviour. Have been for long time. 

I am just giving him what is, imo, due credit for saying this. I still don't like the fellow, but he's right on this one.

after the assault he has lost any and all credibility. 

6 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

The article is evidence of the claim made in the article?  That's very convenient.  

 

Can you explain how the article is evidence of 27 million voices being inspired by Chuwit?

How do you navigate life in Thailand taking  everything translated into English literally?

The answer is of course you don’t.

You're being pedantic here because you can’t bring yourself to comment on Chuwit’s actual message. Go on, try it, I dare you…

 

Do you think the Senators should accept the result of the election?
 

Can you answer?

Edited May 17, 20233 yr by MrMojoRisin

3 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

What has free speech to do with giving an idiot like this guy media attention all the time, to then discuss things that are not up to him. Free speech my ass, we would need 10,000 interviews.

Pick up the remote and… wait for it… change the channel.

13 minutes ago, stoner said:

after the assault he has lost any and all credibility. 

Assault?

4 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Assault?

yes. 

 

from 2 days ago. 

 

 

Edited May 17, 20233 yr by stoner

46 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

How do you navigate life in Thailand taking  everything translated into English literally?

If there is an error in translation on an English language news site, that isn't my fault.

 

Perhaps you can provide a more accurate translation?

 

46 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

You're being pedantic here because you can’t bring yourself to comment on Chuwit’s actual message. Go on, try it, I dare you…

No.  I'm pointing out that the headline makes a claim that is clearly not supported by any evidence, neither in the article, nor anywhere else.

 

You're being ridiculous because you don't like what I have written.

 

46 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Do you think the Senators should accept the result of the election?
 

Can you answer?

What has that got to do with the accuracy of the headline?

 

So you cannot explain it?  OK.  Fair enough.  At least you can admit when you are wrong.  But in future you probably shouldn't make claims that you can in no way back up with evidence. 

Edited May 17, 20233 yr by BangkokReady

20 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

What has free speech to do with giving a idiot like this guy media attention all the time, to then discuss things that are not up to him. Free speech my ass, we would need 10,000 interviews.

He wants to, fairly ironically, prevent you from criticising Chuwit, because he likes what he is saying.  As he is doing with me.

 

It's so funny when these nutty ideologues end up being total hypocrites and trying to silence people sharing their opinion using claims of "free speech" as a method to put them off commenting.

20 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Do you think the Senators should accept the result of the election?
 

That's probably between them and the person they swore an oath to when they were installed.

 

According to the Constitution (Sec. 159), they have a role to play, unfortunately.

 

 

9 minutes ago, stoner said:

yes. 

 

from 2 days ago. 

 

 

OK, thanks.

 

So a bit of a storm in a tea thrown coffee cup.