Pita says the aim must be to stop “old power” succession

[webfact]

 

Being prime minister is not as important as stopping the continued succession of “old power”, said Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat in his social media post Friday night. It was followed by a video clip reiterating the same message.

 

In his statement, Pita said that it is clear that the conservatives will not allow Move Forward to lead the government coalition, using the party’s campaign pledge to amend the lèse majesté law as an excuse.

 

“…but being unable to be the prime minister does not mean our hope of changing this country ends there,” said Pita, adding that the most important thing is to form the government according to the people’s will, which is change and the ending of “the succession” of the current administration.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pita-says-the-aim-must-be-to-stop-old-power-succession/

 

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[flyingtlger]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pita, adding that the most important thing is to form the government according to the people’s will, which is change and the ending of “the succession” of the current administration.

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

[daveAustin]

Fully agree—the dinosaurs should be extinct—but best off saying this and ruffling feathers once you’re in power. 

[pomchop]

Next up:  Some jacked up charges forcing him to resign from politics , flee the country, or go to jail.  Being a squeaky wheel does not go well with dictators.

[sammieuk1]

Looking like it will get sorted out on the streets as the all enveloping swamp approaches  ????

[ThailandRyan]

10 minutes ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

More respectfull? Really?  Keeping silent would still have folks attack him. Fight fire with fire.

[huangnon]

15 minutes ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

Nah. It's this platform of change and booting out the dinosaurs that struck such a massive chord with the population and electorate. He has to stick to his guns now, and good luck to him. He's going to need it.

[herfiehandbag]

20 minutes ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

No, millions and millions of people want that as well. That's why they voted for him. More than voted for any other candidate.

 

Respect, for what? The comic opera, bad tempered, avaricious general who seized power in a coup he had likely been planning since the military academy?

 

The sleepy old fool who can't resist showing off his (unexplained and inexplicable) wealth with flash watches, who cannot attend a meeting for more than ten minutes without dozing off, and his advisor the convicted drug smuggler?

 

The irrational xenophobe who sets his sights on high office despite having no support outside the province his daddy owns?

 

Lots to respect eh? Strewth!

[mania]

47 minutes ago, webfact said:

Being prime minister is not as important as stopping the continued succession of “old power”

Unfortunately the old power stopped the succession of the new power.

 

Hate to say it but dictator types like these do not go away when asked nicely.

They go away the same way they came

[greeneking]

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Fully agree—the dinosaurs should be extinct—but best off saying this and ruffling feathers once you’re in power. 

I like political parties who explain what they will do and do not go back on their promises.

[Kwasaki]

A bit too quick too soon Pita sonny Jim you need a good old advisor.

[stoner]

1 hour ago, herfiehandbag said:

and his advisor the convicted drug smuggler?

alleged malicious non proven accusations....according to thai sources. 

[Denim]

It is interesting to reflect that had MF been banned long before the election then Phua Thai would have got the landside they were seeking. With two anti establishment parties the vote was split , something favoring the conservatives. But even if Phua Thai had picked up every single vote that went to MF , the resulting landslide  would still not have been enough to overcome the block of senators.

 

When there was a referundum on the new constitution back in 2016 the coup makers knew that their worries were over. That fixed vote absolutely fixed once and for all any hope of a decent political party gaining power from any popular vote. Details in the thread I started :

 

 

 

Therefore, there is now only one method of bringing about any meaningful political change here and that method will have to come , if it ever does , at a high price in spilt blood. That scenario seems a pretty unlikely one at the moment.

[ikke1959]

He is totally right... The old dinosaurs have to get out . It is time to enter the 21st century and the old power, stays far behind. The biggest problem is how to stop them, as they made laws and rules in the years that it is almost impossible to get rid of them. Best example are the 250 senators. A totally new constitution must be written to prevent that coups and army can take over again and that democratic principles will be respected. But the army and the elite have the money, with which they can buy(corrupt) almost everyone/thing. I have faith in a better Thailand when the old guard is gone.

[sirineou]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Being prime minister is not as important as stopping the continued succession of “old power”, said Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat in his social media post Friday night. It was followed by a video clip reiterating the same message.

The only way that can happen is by developing a system where there are consequences for attaining governing power illegally.  I assume that assuaming power via a military coup is illegal in Thailand ,

Am I wrong?  perhaps I am I don't know. 

If I am right, what are the consequences for those who assumed governing power Illegally? 

If I am wrong and acquiring governing power via a military coup is legal, it needs to change. 

[hughrection]

2 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

Stop and think for a moment will you please ........... If MFP get into power, all the skeletons will be exposed. They will find all of the graft, they will find all of the money stolen from the public purse and then the proverbial will really hit the fan.

These old school powers will fight til their last breath to stop this from happening. Surely you can see that.

He needs to be direct to put fear in them as this is the only thing that they respond to.

[hughrection]

18 minutes ago, Denim said:

When there was a referundum on the new constitution back in 2016 the coup makers knew that their worries were over

and where was the constitutional court at that time - no where to be seen. Didn't act and just approved, approved, approved. Scum the lot of them & absolutely no back bone. If you remember at that time, political parties were forbidden to canvass against the new constitution - where was the constitutional court then. No where.

 

It was an ineffective tool and still remains that way. Get rid of it.

[bamnutsak]

22 minutes ago, hughrection said:

and where was the constitutional court at that time

They were still basking in the glow of having removed Yingluck from office in a Judicial Coup.

 

 

[MrMojoRisin]

3 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

Respectful to a bunch of greedy crooks who have had no hesitation in harassing, jailing and killing innocent everyday folk.

 

He has been far too respectful.

[bannork]

If Bhumjaithai join the coalition, or even just vote for Settha to be PM, then no Senate vote is needed in the process.

Anuthin says he won't vote for any PM candidate that has MF in its coalition because of Clause 112 

But MF have no hope of passing any bill regarding 112 as all other parties reject reforming it So:

1. Bhumjaithai shouldn't use this reasoning as a reason not to join .

2. MF could drop any plans for 112 for now.

Edited July 22, 2023 by bannork

[Budy]

7 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

Respectful of what?

Edited July 22, 2023 by metisdead
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[spidermike007]

Change? Reform? Progress? Looking after the masses? Populist policies? Never. The old guard appears to be doing everything within their power, and flexing their muscles in a very toxic fashion, to prevent anything good or positive from happening. Don't they have enough money? When is enough, enough? How many billions of baht do you goons need? 

 

Pita is right. Out with the dinosaurs. 

Power to the youth! 

Edited July 22, 2023 by spidermike007

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

but being unable to be the prime minister does not mean our hope of changing this country ends there,” said Pita, adding that the most important thing is to form the government according to the people’s will, which is change and the ending of “the succession” of the current administration.

Street wars is the only way, the ballot box is rigged.

[herfiehandbag]

4 hours ago, stoner said:

alleged malicious non proven accusations....according to thai sources. 

For which he stood trial and was convicted - by an Australian court.

[stoner]

Just now, herfiehandbag said:

For which he stood trial and was convicted - by an Australian court.

allegedly according to thai sources. 

[herfiehandbag]

3 hours ago, Denim said:

Therefore, there is now only one method of bringing about any meaningful political change here and that method will have to come , if it ever does , at a high price in spilt blood. That scenario seems a pretty unlikely one at the moment.

Reluctantly, I think you are right.

[newnative]

Spot on, Pita!  The first step is stopping the dinosaurs from once again taking power, by whatever means necessary.  Even if that means a PT politician as the PM for now.  

[BangkokReady]

6 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

This is exactly why he got ousted. He should have been more tactful and respectful...

He was simply taking aim at too many people who are in power.

[luckyblock token]

It’s time this american agent return back to his real homeland. I am sure the globalist will finance him some more semesters at Harvard university.

[STALINGRAD]

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