MikeandDow Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 6 hours ago, anchadian said: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2023/07/25/thailand-politics-amanpour-pita-limjaroenrat.cnn Very good video Thailand really needs him full stop !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcjsr Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) lol lol lol lol, I have been saying since the beginning that Prawit would be the next PM. I may still end up being wrong but it was a very long shot at the time and now is soooo close. Predictable. Edited July 26, 2023 by dpcjsr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaopad999 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 8 hours ago, anchadian said: Yes, absolutely horrific for all those Thai people that voted for MFP if this is allowed to happen. What more can one say? And yet these millions of people who voted for MFP are just sitting back not doing anyhting about it. No meaningful protests, just nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said: And yet these millions of people who voted for MFP are just sitting back not doing anyhting about it. No meaningful protests, just nothing. I think you might that they do want to take to the streets but that’s just what the army junta want them to do then they can take over again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Many thai people are rightly upset.will it get worse i don,t know.We are the by standers and only that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a meeting on August 3rd to consider whether to accept for consideration the ombudsman’s petition for the court to rule on the constitutionality of the July 19th decision by parliament, by a majority vote, to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination for the prime ministerial post https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-to-consider-ombudsmans-petition-on-august-3rd/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 There's talk that MPs in some parties may be ready to jump ship and go to new homes. Prayut was the only reason most of his party came together so now that he's stepped away some of those MPs are open to moving on. One faction could even join Pheu Thai, though it's rumoured more likely that they'll go to Bhumjaithai. Anyway it could mean more numbers for a PT coalition and as they wouldn't be in 'military' parties any more, Move Forward wouldn't be expected to object to their presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just when you thought "things can only get better" they get worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Unfortunately THIS will be the harbinger of violence, now the street will speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 "The analysts reckon that in this scenario, Palang Pracharath leader General Prawit Wongsuwan or Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul has a strong chance of becoming the next prime minister." At the risk of being repetetive - "Just when you thought......." etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 A post with content copy and pasted from some news site without a supporting link to the source has been removed: 27. You will not post any copyrighted material except as fair use laws apply (as in the case of news articles). Only post a link, the headline and three sentences from the article. Content in the public domain is limited to the same restrictions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Kaopad999 said: And yet these millions of people who voted for MFP are just sitting back not doing anyhting about it. No meaningful protests, just nothing. Yet! but things will change if the old gang is given power. Up until now the street has remained calm and surprisingly civilized, this has emboldened the Junta, possibly a fatal miscalculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuscious Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: The analysts reckon that in this scenario, Palang Pracharath leader General Prawit Wongsuwan or Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul has a strong chance of becoming the next prime minister. Do you need to be an "Analyst" to predict that scenarion? The Generals and their "friends" will never allow anybody to become a PM or a leading government party in Thailand. Too much money involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 5 hours ago, koolkarl said: Told you the handsome fellow with the most expensive watches on the planet will be PM, elected or not. Assuming he can stay awake or not pick his nose in front of a camera. A true dog and pony show. It doesn't matter. He will be powerless in a pathetic minority government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, anchadian said: Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a meeting on August 3rd to consider whether to accept for consideration the ombudsman’s petition for the court to rule on the constitutionality of the July 19th decision by parliament, by a majority vote, to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination for the prime ministerial post https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-to-consider-ombudsmans-petition-on-august-3rd/ Isn't that the day he's supposed to appear to defend himself at the same venue against the trumped up charges of media share ownership brought by street urchin Woongker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Confuscious said: Do you need to be an "Analyst" to predict that scenarion? The Generals and their "friends" will never allow anybody to become a PM or a leading government party in Thailand. Too much money involved. Maybe they won't have any say in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 hours ago, anchadian said: Yes, absolutely horrific for all those Thai people that voted for MFP if this is allowed to happen. What more can one say? I asked a couple of my Thai friends about this, they say: Farangs don't understand the Thai way. ????♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithsimmonds Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Pita needs an audience pdq with him that is making a speech on Friday ..get him on his side and the jobs a good un ....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolong Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Roll up, roll up.......to the biggest political sh**sh** in town! Coming to you soon with a stellar cast of the nations favourite 'na-kan meuang' s**mbags, it promises to polarize the people like never before, beneath the grand big top of the most hilariously effed-up & deservedly mocked circus in the world! Special offer: Book early and be in with a chance to win a bonus Prawit Snoozing doll, with authentic snores and piggy little grunting noises* * subject to availability and batteries not included. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupooey Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Pita intends to amend Section 112 along the lines proposed by the late King in 2005. Has anyone from the Senate or those parties who will not join the coalition ever explained why they are opposed to the reform, as by doing so they appear to be placing themselves above the Monarchy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said: How many countries in S.E. Asia have democratic elections, Cambodia have just had an election, it was from Democratic ! Cambodia doesn't really even have an opposition anymore, let alone a credible alternative party. For that you have Hun Sen and China to thank. The country doesn't even make any real pretence of being a democracy now that it's clutched to the bosom of Mainland China. Thailand does offer a selection of parties, but the military and the overruling parliamentary structure ensure that only the old guard can win in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, Spock said: Cambodia doesn't really even have an opposition anymore, let alone a credible alternative party. For that you have Hun Sen and China to thank. The country doesn't even make any real pretence of being a democracy now that it's clutched to the bosom of Mainland China. Thailand does offer a selection of parties, but the military and the overruling parliamentary structure ensure that only the old guard can win in the end. Has the the fella in Cambodia stepped down recently and appointed his son ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 democratic goverment thailand 555 only way to get rid of these old gangsters is a funeral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JemJem Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 The following weeks will surely be very interesting. Ultra interesting if Thaksin DOES indeed manage to go to Thailand. As of now, so many scenarios are possible. Very hard to guess what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jeff the Chef said: This was posted earlier Thanks, but not an answer to the question. This article is about the present situation. The Senators was appointed for a 5-year period, how will they be replaced next year? Edited July 26, 2023 by khunPer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Jeff the Chef said: 10 hours ago, khunPer said: What happens when the 250 – 249 remaining – appointed senators' period is up next year; will there be another 250 new senators and how will they be appointed or elected, and are they also going to vote for a primeminister as it's stated in the constitution..? 10 hours ago, bradiston said: Big question whic I don't think anybody has a definite answer to get. This was posted earlier Seached a bit: Article 272 says that the power of the senators to vote for a PM expires in May 2024, which seems like however new senators are appointed – or elected – their seats in the parliament will not be included in vote for a primeminister...Article 272 states that for the first five years of Parliament under the current Constitution, the new prime minister shall be elected by a joint sitting of Parliament. The candidate must gain votes from “more than half of the total number of existing members of both Houses” to be successful. Source: Thai PBS "Article 272: The unmovable constitutional rock that wrecked Pita’s PM bid". Mr Jatuporn appeared to suggest, instead, that the pro-democracy coalition should wait it out until June 2024 when the Thai Senate’s voting rights will expire by law under Section 272 of the Thai Constitution. –and– A key factor in this equation ultimately is Section 272 of the 2017 Constitution which says that the power of the predominantly junta-appointed Senate expires after June 2024. Source: Thai Examiner "Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 17 hours ago, mfd101 said: Enough to make us all throw up. I said it a few days ago Anutin will be PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 1 hour ago, khunPer said: Seached a bit: Article 272 says that the power of the senators to vote for a PM expires in May 2024, which seems like however new senators are appointed – or elected – their seats in the parliament will not be included in vote for a primeminister...Article 272 states that for the first five years of Parliament under the current Constitution, the new prime minister shall be elected by a joint sitting of Parliament. The candidate must gain votes from “more than half of the total number of existing members of both Houses” to be successful. Source: Thai PBS "Article 272: The unmovable constitutional rock that wrecked Pita’s PM bid". Mr Jatuporn appeared to suggest, instead, that the pro-democracy coalition should wait it out until June 2024 when the Thai Senate’s voting rights will expire by law under Section 272 of the Thai Constitution. –and– A key factor in this equation ultimately is Section 272 of the 2017 Constitution which says that the power of the predominantly junta-appointed Senate expires after June 2024. Source: Thai Examiner "Jatuporn warns Pheu Thai may be turned as he predicts a political impasse. Should wait for 2024". Can they wait it out? If they can this would throw a unwanted spanner into the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 17 hours ago, jaideedave said: What a bloody mess. Democracy takes a back seat to the cartel. Really though, is anyone surprised? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Toolong said: Roll up, roll up.......to the biggest political sh**sh** in town! Coming to you soon with a stellar cast of the nations favourite 'na-kan meuang' s**mbags, it promises to polarize the people like never before, beneath the grand big top of the most hilariously effed-up & deservedly mocked circus in the world! Special offer: Book early and be in with a chance to win a bonus Prawit Snoozing doll, with authentic snores and piggy little grunting noises* * subject to availability and batteries not included. Does it come with a watch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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