Move Forward party advised woo support for Pita as PM “diplomatically”

[snoop1130]

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wisanu Krea-ngam has advised the Move Forward party to use “diplomatic means” to woo support, especially among senators, for approval for its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister, instead of resorting to harsh criticism or condemnation.

 

Speaking to the media on Thursday morning, the government’s top legal expert said that that the potential coalition line up, led by Move Forward, which now has about 313 votes in the Lower House, can become a very solid government, but they still need the support of senators for the appointment of its prime ministerial candidate and, again, for constitutional amendments.

 

He reiterated his earlier advice that sweet talking and extending an olive branch will overcome all the obstacles, saying there is no need to rush as they have about three months, 60 days for the endorsement of all the MPs-elect and another 30 days for the formation of the government.

 

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[edwinchester]

'diplomatic means', 'sweet talking' and 'olive branch'.......all sound like euphemisms for something, I wonder what?

[Thingamabob]

Typical statement on behalf of the Thai establishment. Unless and until the power of the senate ia greatly reduced elections will remain a waste of time and money.

[stoner]

how about you move aside like thai have voted and let mf run things how they see fit. 

 

go away forever. 

[Toolong]

Apologies for my indulgently cathartic comment made just to selfishly get something off my chest....but Wissanu's got serious mileage in terms of piloting the junta through the storm over these 9 years and worse, helped decisively to create the very effed-up 250 senator situation. (Think....a very creepy, vile version of Robert Duvall's mob lawyer in Godfather and you've got it.) 

 

In what direction and for what purpose doth this silk-safari-suited reptile now slither? 

[ourmanflint]

4 hours ago, edwinchester said:

'diplomatic means', 'sweet talking' and 'olive branch'.......all sound like euphemisms for something, I wonder what?

That’s what it comes down to in Thailand isn’t it? Not what’s best for the country, but just how rich can I make myself and to hell with anything or anyone else

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Deputy Prime Minister Wisanu Krea-ngam has advised the Move Forward party to use “diplomatic means” to woo support, especially among senators, for approval for its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister, instead of resorting to harsh criticism or condemnation.

He means kiss ar$e... those days are over Wisanu.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, edwinchester said:

'diplomatic means', 'sweet talking' and 'olive branch'.......all sound like euphemisms for something, I wonder what?

 

[nobodysfriend]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

sweet talking and extending an olive branch will overcome all the obstacles,

That means that they will have to make ( big ) concessions in their intentions of political change until a point the ruling elite in Thailand can accept , is reached .

That would mean treason to the people who voted for them , but is probably the only way to avoid open conflict .

Edited May 19, 2023 by nobodysfriend

[bamnutsak]

It's a threat.

 

He means "middle path" or compromise (on LM).

 

IMO he should not be interfering in the process, and he should remain silent on this matter. Caretakers should be seen and not heard.

 

 

[klauskunkel]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

use “diplomatic means” to woo support, especially among senators

translation: use a diplomatic pouch, not a brown envelop

[kennw]

14 hours ago, edwinchester said:

'diplomatic means', 'sweet talking' and 'olive branch'.......all sound like euphemisms for something, I wonder what?

It's good advice and Pita should listen, the way he is going he will deny his supporters their wish to see his party in power, after all is'nt that what they want?

[AgMech Cowboy]

wow... Such cynical comments. I've learned over the years that 'demanding' and pushing just gets push back.  If you try to force feed the Senate, the members will just bow up.  The Deputy PM gave good advice and I'm quite sure that the Move Forward leaders already know this.  He only commented to 'reassure' them to continue their pursuits in that direction (and of course to stay relevant).

Edited May 19, 2023 by AgMech Cowboy

[h90]

19 hours ago, edwinchester said:

'diplomatic means', 'sweet talking' and 'olive branch'.......all sound like euphemisms for something, I wonder what?

maybe instead of olive branches which are hard to get in Thailand other goods will do as well?

 

[Sydebolle]

Wisanu Krea-ngam might want to retire, he is 72 years old by age and much older by the dinometer; if married with kids - maybe play with grand kids for quality time of whatever is left for him ????