Senators’ Bloc Against Voters’ Consensus Will Have A Price To Pay: Pita

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Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat and Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew, centre, together with the leaders of five other parties that are part of the tentative coalition government at the entrance of a ritzy restaurant where they held talks today, May 17, 2023. Photo: Naewna

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

MOVE FORWARD LEADER PITA Limjaroenrat Wednesday (May 17) cautioned those senators who might probably stand in the way of popular consensus manifested in Sunday’s general election will certainly have a price to pay.

 

During an interview online with a CNN correspondent, Pita suggested all 250 senators seriously take into account the consensus shown in the nationwide election by some 25 million voters who have brought the Move Forward a monumental victory as the largest elected party and the first-served opportunity for him to set up a 311 MPs-strong coalition government with himself being righteously bound to be named prime minister.

 

Pita said a voting bloc among the military-appointed senators against the consensus of most people who have gone to the polls on Sunday will not be able to keep him from taking the helm of a coalition government, given such overwhelming popular support.

 

“Those senators will have a price to pay. The cost of going against the 25 million voters’ consensus will be very heavy,” Pita said without elaborating.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/05/17/senators-bloc-against-voters-consensus-will-have-a-price-to-pay-pita/

 

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[smedly]

seems Thailand has an unconstitutional constitution that was imposed on the people by an unelected military junta and was never endorsed by the people, IMO that makes it invalid 

[Jingthing]

24 minutes ago, smedly said:

seems Thailand has an unconstitutional constitution that was imposed on the people by an unelected military junta and was never endorsed by the people, IMO that makes it invalid 

It's a constitution. So it's constitutional. Obviously for Thailand to really "move forward" they will need yet another new constitution. 

[fdimike]

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

[Jingthing]

3 minutes ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

Obviously we can't / shouldn't become politically active here. But dude this is an English language discussion forum and Thailand just experienced a historically significant national election result. Of course it's OK to discuss that!

[neeray]

7 minutes ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

Nobody will object if you choose not to comment.

[madmitch]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

seems Thailand has an unconstitutional constitution that was imposed on the people by an unelected military junta and was never endorsed by the people, IMO that makes it invalid 

There was a referendum on it, therefore it was, in theory, endorsed by the people. 

 

Of course, many had no idea what they were voting for, many were coerced into voting for the referendum and no one was allowed to campaign against the proposed constitution, How many actually read the hundred plus page document that arrived at the door? 

 

I agree, it was forced upon the populace in an underhand way but the people did, in general, have a chance to reject it.

[Kiwiken]

23 minutes ago, madmitch said:

There was a referendum on it, therefore it was, in theory, endorsed by the people. 

 

Of course, many had no idea what they were voting for, many were coerced into voting for the referendum and no one was allowed to campaign against the proposed constitution, How many actually read the hundred plus page document that arrived at the door? 

 

I agree, it was forced upon the populace in an underhand way but the people did, in general, have a chance to reject it.

And it was worded in such a way as 1/. Yes i agree to the new constitution 2/. No I do not agree with the old constitution. So the choice was always made for them

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

seems Thailand has an unconstitutional constitution that was imposed on the people by an unelected military junta and was never endorsed by the people, IMO that makes it invalid 

The last 9 years have been invalid... but it still happened.

[prakhonchai nick]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

Yes.......we are guests here and our comments on things should in the main be private rather than public, BUT, most of us have wives/partners, and many of us have children here, and it is only correct that we show concern for them and their futures, especially where we see total foolhardiness by those who are supposed to look after the Thai people in general.

[NemoH]

Go research people. Pita just revealed his coming policies in Thai interview - casinos, legalising n taxing prostitution, abolishing lese majestic n legalising more drugs and more LGBTQ rules just like USA (his dream country) seems like destroying everything in the present Thai society .. build back better ????. 

Go see who Pita and his group are …and who you are supporting -  it could be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire … 

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

I don't care what you believe I should do but feel free to do whatever you want, as will I.

 

What happense to senate seats when the senator suddenly becomes unavailable for duty like if they resign their position, have an unfortunate accident, etc?

 

[spidermike007]

I am glad he said this. He is absolutely correct. But, the people might need to take change now. These senators need to be declared enemies of the state. A list of their names and photos needs to be circulated. The people need to call them and their children, siblings, and parents out at work, school, at restaurants, and in public. Shame them into submission. Make their lives so uncomfortable they quit a year early. It just might work. 

[soalbundy]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

commenting among ourselves does no harm.......pointless though it may be.

[Enoon]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

 

If ever there was a time, when any Thai you spoke to couldn't give a **** about what "farangs" said to each other on an online forum, it's right.....*******.........NOW!

 

 

[MrMojoRisin]

36 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

The last 9 years have been invalid... but it still happened.

Happened… is correct.

Past tense.

Its over.

[jacko45k]

13 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

commenting among ourselves does no harm.......pointless though it may be.

If it stops people banging on about the politics of their home countries and certain people involved in them, I am all for it!

[hotchilli]

2 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Happened… is correct.

Past tense.

Its over.

The senate have the last word, it's not over yet.

[MrMojoRisin]

31 minutes ago, NemoH said:

Go research people. Pita just revealed his coming policies in Thai interview - casinos, legalising n taxing prostitution, abolishing lese majestic n legalising more drugs and more LGBTQ rules just like USA (his dream country) seems like destroying everything in the present Thai society .. build back better ????. 

Go see who Pita and his group are …and who you are supporting -  it could be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire … 

You prefer illegal and untaxed prostitution?

[nikmar]

2 hours ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

I have a son growing up oin thailand so if it affects my son, then i have an opinion.

[bob smith]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

this old chestnut.

 

gets so tedious after a while.

[MrMojoRisin]

1 minute ago, hotchilli said:

The senate have the last word, it's not over yet.

The junta are down by 5 goals with 10 seconds left in the game.

Its over.

It’s just a matter of going through the motions now.

The outcome, however, is set in stone.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, nikmar said:

I have a son growing up oin thailand so if it affects my son, then i have an opinion.

absolutely bang on mate.

 

III

[MrMojoRisin]

No need to call, the people will do as required, when required on their own volition.

[Gandtee]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

After nearly forty years living here and it involves my children and family, I think I have every right to discuss Thai politics. Discuss being the operative word.

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

Rediculous comment. The politics of a country affects ALL the people living in said country.

[nobodysfriend]

 A coalition consisting of MFP , BJT , Democrats . and Pheu Thai should have enough seats = ( 388 seats )  , to to form a government without the support of the " military ' senators .

After that , another referendum to rewrite the constitution to how it has been before , and get rid of the senators .

[TravelerEastWest]

2 hours ago, fdimike said:

We are guests in this country and I believe we should act that way.  None of us can vote here and I think it's very inappropriate to comment one way or the other in the politics of our host country..  JMHO

I agree with you - not appropriate at all...

[actonion]

1 hour ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Yes.......we are guests here and our comments on things should in the main be private rather than public, BUT, most of us have wives/partners, and many of us have children here, and it is only correct that we show concern for them and their futures, especially where we see total foolhardiness by those who are supposed to look after the Thai people in general.

Albeit an uninvited  paying guest

[ukrules]

39 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

The outcome, however, is set in stone.

One way or another, I believe you're right.