Thai opposition in disarray as Move Forward Party rejects leadership role

[webfact]

 

Chaos has engulfed the Democrat Party, as the top opposition role remains unclear. This comes after the Move Forward Party (MFP), the largest opposing party, expressed disinterest in the role, likely to keep their Deputy House Speaker seat.

 

The Democrat Party spokesperson, Ramet Rattanachaweng, stated that technically, the right to assume the opposition leader role falls to Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the largest minority party. However, the MFP retains the freedom to accept or reject the prestigious opposition seat.

 

Furthermore, the party can choose to maintain or relinquish its current Deputy House Speaker post in return for the opposition leader role.

Pita, in a media interview, made known that neither he nor his party is interested in leading the opposition. He maintained that the MFP was not elected to be the opposition leader, but pledged that his party would actively work to oppose the new leadership, preparing for a strong victory in the next election, four years from now.

 

by Neill Fronde

TOP: Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party says they don't want the role of opposition leader.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/thai-opposition-in-disarray-as-move-forward-party-rejects-leadership-role

 

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[retarius]

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

He maintained that the MFP was not elected to be the opposition leader, but pledged that his party would actively work to oppose the new leadership, preparing for a strong victory in the next election, four years from now.

Keeping his word to the people.

Man of substance

[Srikcir]

32 minutes ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

That ball was stolen. But his political morality remains.

[Enoon]

1 hour ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

 The "official" opposition, and its leader, in the fixed assembly, is doomed to be perceived as an ineffectual failure.

 

MF is keeping its powder dry.

 

 

Edited August 27, 2023 by Enoon

[IAMHERE]

2 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

I thought his ball was stolen from him.

[nobodysfriend]

Politicians normally are all lying to get what they want . once they are comfortably seated in their new position that they gained somehow , they usually tend to forget about the promises they made to the electorate before the elections . Normal behavior .

If there is one ( political party ) , that has a leader who keeps to what he said and does not change despite the pressure on him to do so , that is the ONE to vote for .

Move foreward is the way to go , all other thai parties move backwards , and have no principles they stick to , except the one to accumulate as much money and power for themselves as possible .

[Scouse123]

2 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

or standing by his mandate and principles some might say

[Tidal wave]

Time for at least 3 coups in the next 4 years the Dino's are not dead yet I suspect.   

[bamnutsak]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

What "ball"?

 

There never was a "ball".

 

There was an illusion of a "ball".

 

I see you too were fooled by the bait & switch the olde guard pulled.

 

Nothing is to be gained by being in the 'opposition'. Any opposition will be blamed to the lack of progress by the ruling coalition. Especially given the potentially short stint the current coalition might serve. Continue to push progressive legislation where possible.

 

 

 

 

[klauskunkel]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues.

Pita is refusing to play the system and its rigged rules, he is giving the middle finger to the dinosaurs.

[herfiehandbag]

4 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

Pita won the election, he and his party won more votes (significantly) and seats than any other party. He formed a coalition which had a clear parliamentary majority, and, in terms of the popular vote, the backing of some 60%+ of the electorate.

 

The power brokers of the political establishment blocked his route to Prime Minister by using the Election Commission and the courts to spin a ludicrous interpretation of a ridiculous law. They used a "paid for senate" which they appointed and which answered only to them to bypass his parliamentary majority, and then devoted their energies to splitting the coalition.

 

Nearly four months after the election the government which was so comprehensively rejected in the election is still in place. Yes a "new government" is being formed, itself far removed from what the electorate voted for, and even when that is to actually take power is lost in a swirling mist of "in due course, when everything is approved, sometime next week"!

 

Meanwhile Prayut is still making the decisions, Wissanu is still liberally shoveling his bull<deleted> over the media, the election, and the electorate have been ignored.

 

Pita has an attitude problem? Who can possibly blame him for wanting to stay outside of the charade? Let the Democrats bask in the limelight of the "official opposition", they are used to being ignored, and already have the white comic opera dress uniforms in their lockers!

Edited August 28, 2023 by herfiehandbag

[FritsSikkink]

5 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

Don't think so, he was refused to lead the government. Why should he lead now? 

[WHansen]

6 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

Your comment is as popular as a fart in a full elevator.

Keep up with current affairs mate.

[placnx]

7 hours ago, retarius said:

Pita has serious attitude issues. OK I'm taking my ball home.

Maybe there is a strategy. Time will tell.

[mikebell]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

his party would actively work to oppose the new leadership, preparing for a strong victory in the next election, four years from now.

Irrespective of the Nodding Dog Senators?

[mark131v]

3 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

Pita won the election, he and his party won more votes (significantly) and seats than any other party. He formed a coalition which had a clear parliamentary majority, and, in terms of the popular vote, the backing of some 60%+ of the electorate.

 

The power brokers of the political establishment blocked his route to Prime Minister by using the Election Commission and the courts to spin a ludicrous interpretation of a ridiculous law. They used a "paid for senate" which they appointed and which answered only to them to bypass his parliamentary majority, and then devoted their energies to splitting the coalition.

 

Nearly four months after the election the government which was so comprehensively rejected in the election is still in place. Yes a "new government" is being formed, itself far removed from what the electorate voted for, and even when that is to actually take power is lost in a swirling mist of "in due course, when everything is approved, sometime next week"!

 

Meanwhile Prayut is still making the decisions, Wissanu is still liberally shoveling his bull<deleted> over the media, the election, and the electorate have been ignored.

 

Pita has an attitude problem? Who can possibly blame him for wanting to stay outside of the charade? Let the Democrats bask in the limelight of the "official opposition", they are used to being ignored, and already have the white comic opera dress uniforms in their lockers!

That right there is post of the year!!

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

Pita is refusing to play the system and its rigged rules, he is giving the middle finger to the dinosaurs.

Presumably the ruling parties will use the middle finger for their digital wallet promise.

[Sydebolle]

Roulette - les jeux sont faites ???? 

Let's see what the Thailand casino has up its sleeves as a next move 8-) 

[bannork]

 

[TimeMachine]

The guy couldnt play his role any more perfectly. 

Meanwhile in other news,

Next election will get a bit more ugly with rumours that an old lady might slap another person on the wrist in protest and a street corner might suffer slowing down in traffic. 

Btw,  have I told my Confucious / election joke yet?