Everybody was all smiles on Tuesday night after a big coalition meeting purportedly cleared the air over longstanding issues. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat sat next to Pheu Thai leader Cholanan Srikaew in a symbolic gesture to show that all was well.

 

But both sides know the truth.

 

If Move Forward cannot get to 376 votes by the end of June, this all would have been for nothing. And we’re still a long way to go. By the latest count, MFP have around 330 votes max. That means they need to convince more senators and/or more MPs from Bhumjai Thai and the Democrat Party to vote for Pita.

 

That is not an easy task, in fact it is even more uphill than you think. The senators will go down as martyrs in ignominy then vote for something they perceive would endanger the institution. BJT will likely bring the whip down on their MPs because they see an alternative path where they can form a government.

 

By Arun Saronchai

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/49815/pita-has-options-but-so-does-pheu-thai/

 

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the last thing many politicians and their cronies want in Thailand is an honest govt that is there for the people and not to make them richer. This is what they are fighting, even their so called partners are a part of these suspect players that only look at what they can get out of it, honesty & integrity in Thailand politics is simply not allowed , it stops the lining of their pockets.

Edited May 31, 20233 yr by seajae

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Everybody was all smiles on Tuesday night after a big coalition meeting purportedly cleared the air over longstanding issues. Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat sat next to Pheu Thai leader Cholanan Srikaew in a symbolic gesture to show that all was well.

Just more media hype... todays headline news, tomorrow will be another headline.

Here's a catchy headline: According to the paper that cannot be named, the junta's leading lawyer, Wissanu, said a comprehensive complaint filed against Pita accusing him of holding media shares could snowball, leading to annulment of the entire election.

 

 At least Chalerm seems to have retired, or died.

Edited May 31, 20233 yr by scorecard

1 hour ago, bannork said:

leading to annulment of the entire election.

Can happen by action of the Constitutional Court that may take another month, then establishing a new election by the EC within 60 days of such judgement should the court find against Pita & MFP.

 

However, there is a looming reality that cares not what party controls government - Budget for FY 2024 that begins 1st Quarter September - November 2023. Essentially, two months available for Q1 budget legislation!

 

Otherwise, no FY budget legislation requiring both full House and Senate, no government funding for the 1st quarter. No increase in any debt ceiling to keep up with inflation. This represents a major threat to national unity and economic survival. Standing in the way of moving forward in the formation of a new government may not be in the best interest of the country, however flawed the EC's election certification process may be carried into a post-election period. 

Just what about the will of the PEOPLE?

18 minutes ago, Freed1948 said:

Just what about the will of the PEOPLE?

The ones who let that constitution pass?  Ignorance is bliss. 

Junta-appointed senator Jadet Insawang said Weds many senators will not vote for Move Forward PM candidate Pita due to party's pledge to amend the lese majeste law. Jadet added a national-unity gov't without MFP is needed & UTN can merge with Phalang Pracharath.

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1663840807357669378

Edited May 31, 20233 yr by anchadian

56 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Junta-appointed senator Jadet Insawang said Weds many senators will not vote for Move Forward PM candidate Pita due to party's pledge to amend the lese majeste law. Jadet added a national-unity gov't without MFP is needed & UTN can merge with Phalang Pracharath.

 

https://twitter.com/KhaosodEnglish/status/1663840807357669378

So now MF are the enemy of the establishment, Thaksin is no longer the bogeyman, and so desperate is he to come home, he might agree to join up with those that overthrew the government of his sister, whilst agreeing to meekly keep a low profile upon his return.

It wouldn't surprise me 

But if Pheua Thai join the military backed parties, which they pledged.not to do, they lose all credibility as a progressive force. Luminaries like Nattawut and Chaturon Chaisaeng would have to resign.

And how could Prayuth's party, eternal enemies of Thaksin join with the devil? 

1 hour ago, bannork said:

So now MF are the enemy of the establishment, Thaksin is no longer the bogeyman, and so desperate is he to come home, he might agree to join up with those that overthrew the government of his sister, whilst agreeing to meekly keep a low profile upon his return.

It wouldn't surprise me 

But if Pheua Thai join the military backed parties, which they pledged.not to do, they lose all credibility as a progressive force. Luminaries like Nattawut and Chaturon Chaisaeng would have to resign.

And how could Prayuth's party, eternal enemies of Thaksin join with the devil? 

For his love of the Nation. Hasn't he sacrificed so much for so many years already?????

8 hours ago, bannork said:

Here's a catchy headline: According to the paper that cannot be named, the junta's leading lawyer, Wissanu, said a comprehensive complaint filed against Pita accusing him of holding media shares could snowball, leading to annulment of the entire election.

 

If the PPRP and military sabotage the past election I think it will be the end of all military control as well as it will hurt the PT.  BJT will survive as it has it's own area and money pit.

 

MFP or the new party will exceed everything.  The only worry is that that present government waits so that it can install the new SENATE.