A combined total of 313 votes in the House are sufficient for the coalition partners, led by Move Forward, to form a stable government and the party is confident that senators will have positive opinion of the party once they see its memorandum of understanding (MoU), said Chaithawat Tulathong, Move Forward party secretary-general.

 

In his capacity as the government formation manger, Chaithawat said he has held discussions with a group of senators, a number of whom have expressed concerns over the Move Forward party’s policies and hope that the new government will not cause any more political conflict.

 

He claimed that, after the discussions, the senators have a better understanding and are positive about the Move Forward party.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-party-optimistic-of-positive-response-from-senators/

 

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I won't hold my breath.

7 minutes ago, still kicking said:

I won't hold my breath.

It would certainly be nice to know how many were in the group.

 

Also how many of them, if any, were Army.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 21, 20233 yr by Enoon

3 minutes ago, Enoon said:

It would certainly be nice to know how many were in the group.

 

Also how many of them, if any, were Army.

 

 

And if most of them were Army I hope they see the light now and listen to the people 

7 hours ago, still kicking said:

And if most of them were Army I hope they see the light now and listen to the people 

 

Of course. They have nothing to lose. After all there is no corruption and none of them face lengthy prison sentences if the new government gets power.

 

It's like Turkeys voting for Christmas.

 

 

 

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

and the party is confident that senators will have positive opinion of the party once they see its memorandum of understanding

and there is the exact problem - the people voted in an election and the winners need the unelected senate permission to run the country - sorry but the democracy handbook doesn't have that page

 

the people voted - junta/military parties got their marching orders - dumped

 

it's a very clear message

This is an opportunity for the morally bankrupt creeps to do the right thing. Hopefully, they are consulting with their psychics, who are telling them their lives will be nothing but misery, pestilence, sorrow, and pain, if they do not support Pita. Same applies to the lives of their family members. The people will not forget this time. Times have changed. You goons had your free for all, and your feeding frenzy. You likely enriched yourselves to a shameful degree. Time to let go. Time to admit you are despised, disrespected, and your time is in the past. 

 

See ya. Get out. Get out now. Make way for the future and the youth. Do it, or your regret will be profound!

Edited May 21, 20233 yr by spidermike007

It’s like a new FAMILY moving to Queens asking the Gambinos to vacate or go under them. Sure, we’ll give up the earnings, power and prestige because you ask nicely. Pigs can fly. 

3 hours ago, still kicking said:

And if most of them were Army I hope they see the light now and listen to the people 

Have they ever, the hand picked chosen ones?

 

From the link:

He said that, after an extraordinary meeting of the Senate next Tuesday, senators are expected to hold an informal meeting to discuss how they should vote on the party’s prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat.

 

Proof that their vote is not a personal vote, more of a collective group decision to decide who gets into power.

1 hour ago, smedly said:

and there is the exact problem - the people voted in an election and the winners need the unelected senate permission to run the country - sorry but the democracy handbook doesn't have that page

 

the people voted - junta/military parties got their marching orders - dumped

 

it's a very clear message

It doesn't matter at all what the people voted. The last two democratically elected governments were removed as the 'wrong' party won (I'm discounting the last election before this, held under new rules introduced by the military). So even though the new broom has managed to beat the odds by garnering enough votes, it might well ultimately mean nothing other than more riots on the streets when the legitimately elected government is banned from taking power by the elites. As it always has been. I suppose TAT could spin the riots as a tourist attraction.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He claimed that, after the discussions, the senators have a better understanding and are positive about the Move Forward party.

Yeh, right, watch out for that knife in the back, it will be multiples.

4 hours ago, still kicking said:

And if most of them were Army I hope they see the light now and listen to the people 

And lets hope that MFP have listened to the sensible advice given to them, about their attitude. Stop acting like spoilt brats and focus on things that affect the people; the economy, daily living costs, policies to attract inward investment and regional employment.

30 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

It doesn't matter at all what the people voted. The last two democratically elected governments were removed as the 'wrong' party won (I'm discounting the last election before this, held under new rules introduced by the military). So even though the new broom has managed to beat the odds by garnering enough votes, it might well ultimately mean nothing other than more riots on the streets when the legitimately elected government is banned from taking power by the elites. As it always has been. I suppose TAT could spin the riots as a tourist attraction.

TAT could allow you to pick sides adding to the excitement. 

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

This is an opportunity for the morally bankrupt creeps to do the right thing. Hopefully, they are consulting with their psychics, who are telling them their lives will be nothing but misery, pestilence, sorrow, and pain, if they do not support Pita. Same applies to the lives of their family members. The people will not forget this time. Times have changed. You goons had your free for all, and your feeding frenzy. You likely enriched yourselves to a shameful degree. Time to let go. Time to admit you are despised, disrespected, and your time is in the past. 

 

See ya. Get out. Get out now. Make way for the future and the youth. Do it, or your regret will be profound!

The senate only has another year to run or there abouts so it's going to be interesting. Again if they vote against Pita then there are two options as I see it. Phue Thai jumps and forms their own coalition which IMO will not be good for them at the next election (meant to be signing a memorandum of understanding with MFP today) or a minority govt is put in place in which case a vote of no confidence will be put foward on day one of parliament. This will be successful because the opposition will have a majority in the House of Reps where the Senators have no vote apart from electing the PM. The minority govt. will then have to be dissolved leading to a new election or a move by the army. 

2 minutes ago, Artisi said:

33 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

It doesn't matter at all what the people voted. The last two democratically elected governments were removed as the 'wrong' party won (I'm discounting the last election before this, held under new rules introduced by the military). So even though the new broom has managed to beat the odds by garnering enough votes, it might well ultimately mean nothing other than more riots on the streets when the legitimately elected government is banned from taking power by the elites. As it always has been. I suppose TAT could spin the riots as a tourist attraction.

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TAT could allow you to pick sides adding to the excitement. 

But not bet on the winner . That's illegal. Unlike removing an elected government.

It wont be the unelected senators that derail the party, it will be Pita's media shares holding/ownership ruling by the EC which, according to the B.P, is expected soon.

6 minutes ago, anchadian said:

It wont be the unelected senators that derail the party, it will be Pita's media shares holding/ownership ruling by the EC which, according to the B.P, is expected soon.

If this happens people will take to the street because they know that the EC is just another arm of the military. How to win when you lose. Dissolve the winner.

2 hours ago, kennw said:

And lets hope that MFP have listened to the sensible advice given to them, about their attitude. Stop acting like spoilt brats and focus on things that affect the people; the economy, daily living costs, policies to attract inward investment and regional employment.

How on Earth are they acting like spoilt brats? Read their manifesto, they won an election on well advertised policies that address all of your points.

Woe, woe and thrice woe.

There appear those who believe the people are to be listened to... And if not, that they shall rise against the oppressor with pitchforks and small arms.

While the oppressor has tanks. 

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Ousted & fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinwatra tweeted Mon, 9 yrs after May 22, 2014 coup led by Gen Prayut, that Thais have spoken during last week's election that "they won't put up with those who illegitimately came to power any longer"

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1660478748045762563

 

The thing is that Pita would change the constitution and the unelected senators will be jobless of course. So it's clear they'll stick to their chairs and will not support Pita. I really don't know how he will gather his allies in the unelected part of senate.?????

6 hours ago, smedly said:

and there is the exact problem - the people voted in an election and the winners need the unelected senate permission to run the country - sorry but the democracy handbook doesn't have that page

 

the people voted - junta/military parties got their marching orders - dumped

 

it's a very clear message

Same in the UK, did anyone apart from their cronies vote in the last two Prime Ministers. 

The Move Forward Party being held up by the Move Backwards Prayuth lapdogs!!

30 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Same in the UK, did anyone apart from their cronies vote in the last two Prime Ministers. 

Has the UK military recently overthrown the elected government and appointed themselves to rewrite the constitution and remain in control?

 

And the UK has had his many constitutions in the last 1000 years ?

just 1 isn’t it ?

 

And Thailand has had how many rewrites of the constitution in the last 70 years? 

1 for each coup ?

 

Its not really the same, is it?

2 hours ago, Purdey said:

Woe, woe and thrice woe.

There appear those who believe the people are to be listened to... And if not, that they shall rise against the oppressor with pitchforks and small arms.

While the oppressor has tanks. 

What good are tanks that cannot be used.

The junta has been checkmated.

It is over.

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Ousted & fugitive former premier Yingluck Shinwatra tweeted Mon, 9 yrs after May 22, 2014 coup led by Gen Prayut, that Thais have spoken during last week's election that "they won't put up with those who illegitimately came to power any longer"

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1660478748045762563

 

She is correct.

3 hours ago, edwinchester said:

How on Earth are they acting like spoilt brats? Read their manifesto, they won an election on well advertised policies that address all of your points.

They did not win enough to rule alone so they must compromise with others. They got like 36% (don't have the number) at a 75% turnout. So 73% did not vote for them. Means they must compromise and try to unite people.

10 minutes ago, Reigntax said:

Has the UK military recently overthrown the elected government and appointed themselves to rewrite the constitution and remain in control?

 

And the UK has had his many constitutions in the last 1000 years ?

just 1 isn’t it ?

 

And Thailand has had how many rewrites of the constitution in the last 70 years? 

1 for each coup ?

 

Its not really the same, is it?

how is economic grow and inflation at the moment in UK? Must be fantastic thanks to no coups and a 1000 year old constitution.

49 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Same in the UK, did anyone apart from their cronies vote in the last two Prime Ministers. 

ha ha nice try

 

it is up to each party to decide who their leader is, they are all elected by the people and have won their seats - nobody in the UK can serve as an MP or PM unless they win their seat