Popular Post webfact Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 MOST SENATORS ARE impatiently awaiting some “advice” from a couple of powerful “uncles” as to whether they should vote Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin for prime minister or not, partisan sources said over the weekend. Whilst most of the senior lawmakers are more or less anticipating some sort of power play on the part of both “uncles” to give them some “advice”, albeit in tacit fashion, a relatively few others may already have been prepared to either cast yea votes for or nay votes against the real estate mogul-turned-prime-ministerial candidate in next Tuesday’s joint House/Senate meeting to pick head of a post-election government. The sought-after “advice” may be given through senatorial whips who will almost certainly take turns for floor debate prior to the time-consuming vote on a roll call for head of a post-election government. Given speeches to be delivered by those whips either in support or censure of the Pheu Thai-nominated candidate, their colleagues will effortlessly know if they will cast a yea or nay vote. All 249 senators had been handpicked by de facto Ruam Thai Sang Chart boss/caretaker prime minister Prayut “Uncle Tu” Chan-o-cha and Palang Pracharath leader Prawit “Uncle Pom” Wongsuwan, following the 2014 coup which the former had orchestrated as army chief. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Pheu Thai prime-ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin, right, and Palang Pracharath boss Prawit Wongsuwan, left. Photos: Matichon Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/19/most-senators-await-uncles-advice-over-pm-vote/ -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Uncles advice, A Euphemism for orders from Prayut or Prawit. 8 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Uncles advice, so it is clear why Pita couldn't get enough votes and who is in charge... It is still the army so Srettha will not be the chosen one too 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: MOST SENATORS ARE impatiently awaiting some “advice” from a couple of powerful “uncles” as to whether they should vote Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin for prime minister or not, partisan sources said over the weekend 250 puppets or muppets? hard to decide.. maybe both. 1 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Absolutely disgraceful! 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: Uncles advice, so it is clear why Pita couldn't get enough votes and who is in charge... It is still the army so Srettha will not be the chosen one too He will if PPRP is part of the coalition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: Uncles advice, A Euphemism for orders from Prayut or Prawit. They seem to have created a puppet government out of the elected MPs! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Looks like one uncle is having a powerful turnout first ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Prawit is going to be next PM. Mark my words. Just saying. Wait and see. Will of the people and democracy ignored. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Maybe the uncles are waiting for advice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Maybe the uncles are waiting for advice. It's arriving at Don Meung Airport on Tuesday! Supposedly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, 2baht said: It's arriving at Don Meung Airport on Tuesday! Supposedly! Fairly sure Prayut and Prawit are not waiting for advice from Thaksin. I think you have missed the drift of my post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Fairly sure Prayut and Prawit are not waiting for advice from Thaksin. I think you have missed the drift of my post. Damn, where's that confused emoji??? Divine intervention? Edited August 20, 2023 by 2baht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, 2baht said: Damn, where's that confused emoji??? Divine intervention? Close. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Scouse123 said: Uncles advice, A Euphemism for orders from Prayut or Prawit. Read as Military interference 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted August 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 I find it a bit odd that the western countries, who usually get hot under the collar at a hint of a bent election, have been deafeningly silent on all the shenanigans going on at the moment. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Scouse123 said: Uncles advice, A Euphemism for orders from Prayut or Prawit. No no no, it sounds better than brown envelopes - that is euphemism for bribes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted August 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: 250 puppets or muppets? hard to decide.. maybe both. Nodding dogs. Why are they 'impatient'? They get paid a monthly salary to say yes when ordered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted August 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 I bet there won't be many Senators absent this time around. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, mrfill said: I find it a bit odd that the western countries, who usually get hot under the collar at a hint of a bent election, have been deafeningly silent on all the shenanigans going on at the moment. Explains a lot about the significance of this country! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgoon Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, mrfill said: I find it a bit odd that the western countries, who usually get hot under the collar at a hint of a bent election, have been deafeningly silent on all the shenanigans going on at the moment. Probably can't be bothered anymore. They know it's a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 So Prawit, whose Party got a massive 1.35% of the vote, is likely to be PM. Unbelievable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingstonkid Posted August 21, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Uncles advice, so it is clear why Pita couldn't get enough votes and who is in charge... It is still the army so Srettha will not be the chosen one too It depends a lot on what he and the PT promise the Uncles and the sick cousin (Anutin) Just because Srethha is PM it does not mean he has any power. The power is in the cabinet and how things are voted on. If Anutin keeps the portfolio he had Prawit becomes the minister of defence Military gets the finance department PT gets the foreign affairs then PT has lost control In this country he she that controls the money and the military wins. PT gets Thaksin back but probably behind bars for a long time. PT loses face wth their supporters MFP gets to remind people everyday about PT and the fact that they do not keep their promises. Edited August 21, 2023 by kingstonkid 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 10 hours ago, webfact said: The sought-after “advice” may be given through senatorial whips who will almost certainly take turns for floor debate prior to the time-consuming vote on a roll call for head of a post-election government. The man from Uncle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 it will be the last vote you ever have on the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 4 hours ago, phetphet said: I bet there won't be many Senators absent this time around. If they've been told to stay away because Settha is not the chosen one, they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 If the 'uncles' are part of the 14 party coalition, then I think their advice is self evident. What does the constitution say about ditching your coalition partners and re-partnering with Move Forward after you become PM? Just wondering, Machivelli and all that good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, retarius said: If the 'uncles' are part of the 14 party coalition, then I think their advice is self evident. What does the constitution say about ditching your coalition partners and re-partnering with Move Forward after you become PM? Just wondering, Machivelli and all that good stuff. nothing - PT and MFP still have the majority of seats and can do as the want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Scouse123 said: Uncles advice, A Euphemism for orders from Prayut or Prawit. And where do their their 'orders' come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, scorecard said: And where do their their 'orders' come from? ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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