Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prawit Wongsuwan, elicited interest on July 18th, 2023, when he remained uncommunicative yet cheery amidst speculation about a possible bid for the prime minister's post against contender Pita.

 

Post-cabinet meeting, Prawit exited the government building, smiling enigmatically, reported Thai Rath.

 

When asked about the likelihood of him competing with Pita in the forthcoming electoral race, he merely smiled, offering no comment.

 

Similarly, when questioned about his feelings on the potential nomination, Prawit's response was an echoing smile and a hasty departure in his private vehicle, his persistent grin being noteworthy.

 

This silent, smiling reaction has incited conjecture and anticipation within political circles and beyond.

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

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3 minutes ago, webfact said:

This silent, smiling reaction has incited conjecture and anticipation within political circles and beyond.

He's in cahoots with with the people with REAL power.......

From soldier who helps direct criminal military operation to usurp power from elected civilian govt, to smiling, avuncular, apparently 'enigmatic' political player : quite the makeover, eh Prawit? 

But so quickly do you bring to mind the expression, 'You can't polish a turd.'

6 minutes ago, Toolong said:

From soldier who helps direct criminal military operation to usurp power from elected civilian govt, to smiling, avuncular, apparently 'enigmatic' political player : quite the makeover, eh Prawit? 

But so quickly do you bring to mind the expression, 'You can't polish a turd.'

usurp from an illegal expired caretaker government which refused to go.....

After the failed election that government had expired. They did not do a coup against a regular normal government

The only reason Prawit can be PM is to prepare new elections.

There is no way he should be regular PM. In the election it was pretty clear that people do not want him.....

Ol' Jabba want's his turn at the helm.......even though he would sleep most of the time!

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Similarly, when questioned about his feelings on the potential nomination, Prawit's response was an echoing smile and a hasty departure in his private vehicle, his persistent grin being noteworthy.

This would be the biggest slap in the face to the Thai voters that the Junta could do ......!!!

That's no enigmatic look he's filling his nappy ????

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Post-cabinet meeting, Prawit exited the government building, smiling enigmatically,

The two P's laughing their heads off.

6 hours ago, h90 said:

usurp from an illegal expired caretaker government which refused to go.....

After the failed election that government had expired. They did not do a coup against a regular normal government

You are very, very tiresome

 

Your arguments are flawed, they persistently commit treason/coups and have for many decades

 

Are you that blind to the facts? can you really not see the Military and the establishment are and always where the problem

 

There is a chance for Thailand to progress and foreigners like you, people who really should know better show yourselves for what you are essentially selfish know it all's

 

One recent benefit at least some of the other more vocal apologists/junta lovers seem to have seen the light and <deleted> with their drivel....

4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

That's no enigmatic look he's filling his nappy ????

 Yes, were confusing enigmatism with incontinence.????

He'd probably doze off before all the votes have been counted. 

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

This would be the biggest slap in the face to the Thai voters that the Junta could do ......!!!

Sure but the reality is that prawit & prayut and the military senators live in their own 'world' and have no interest in what the rest of Thailand thinks. In fact many of them would think that the civilians should just do as they are told and not be involved in such discussions. 

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

This would be the biggest slap in the face to the Thai voters that the Junta could do ......!!!

He would only be in power long enough for MFP to resolve its court issues and PT to regroup.  Then the when the put the budget forward they will be defeated in the house an a new election will have to be called

10 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

He would only be in power long enough for MFP to resolve its court issues and PT to regroup.  Then the when the put the budget forward they will be defeated in the house an a new election will have to be called

But would that cancel the constitution item and the laws saying that senators must be in place by appointment and not mentioning anything about being elected?

Edited July 19, 20232 yr by scorecard

Would not be even surprised if this clown decides to make it 500 elected MP's and 500 senators of his choice. He's seen what 250 can do and how they can give power back to the military - imagine the power of 500 of them !

Nappy Rolex is flattered

13 hours ago, h90 said:

usurp from an illegal expired caretaker government which refused to go.....

After the failed election that government had expired. They did not do a coup against a regular normal government

We shall just have to disagree, h90, and leave it there.  

5 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

He would only be in power long enough for MFP to resolve its court issues and PT to regroup.  Then the when the put the budget forward they will be defeated in the house an a new election will have to be called

And a new election would serve exactly what purpose?????????

They're back.

Should've seen this coming.

11 hours ago, Lucky Bones said:

And a new election would serve exactly what purpose?????????

It should provide the non military parties more seats.

It will move the dial closer and if they do it after the Senate election in may it would mean a new Senate with a different mandate 

4 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

It should provide the non military parties more seats.

It will move the dial closer and if they do it after the Senate election in may it would mean a new Senate with a different mandate 

Dreaming.

1 hour ago, Lucky Bones said:

Dreaming.

I think PT is going to push the Senates buttons and keep the coalition  Would not surprise me to see them put Paetong up as the test to see what the senate would do

 

Too bad we have to wait a week 

13 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

I think PT is going to push the Senates buttons and keep the coalition  Would not surprise me to see them put Paetong up as the test to see what the senate would do

 

Too bad we have to wait a week 

Agreed in as much as anything is possible with this mob.

Your thinking is not out of line.

We can wait a week or a lifetime. Nothing is chipped in stone over here. Cheers????????