Thailand's 'Dual Prime Minister' System: A Delicate Balance of Power

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

This arrangement reflects a carefully orchestrated strategy where Thaksin remains the mastermind behind the scenes, while Paetongtarn assumes the official role of prime minister, executing policies and managing the government.

She does nothing unless told too by father.

[MikeandDow]

10 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, if I'm going to school then as your teacher🤣

Your world can see only black and white.

However there are many color shades between.

"Bogus doctor" and "scams". This comes with development of this country. It's not a dictatorship like North Korea. And what achievements you can get with a guided democracy takes place now. 

And healthcare is one of the best I've been told by experts.

Drug fighting is a problem in the whole world. Not a special thing in Thailand.

Raping is an issue. It's a crime and has to be followed. The frequency is very high in EU countries. I don't have equivalent figures for Thailand.

Expenses for Arms is ridiculous low. Not even 1.5% of GDP.

you must have been in the movie eyes wide shut  THAILAND is NOT a democracy simple as that run by despots. coruption out of control, no rule of law, yep 4th world country  people wanting a coup,  and again WHY buy  Arms if their is no need, spend the money on the people

[thesetat]

57 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Why is Thailand trying to desperately Achive this and failing ????

Do you really think Thailand is trying to achieve Democracy? Haha... The people want it. but nothing is done to achieve it. 

[newbee2022]

Just now, MikeandDow said:

you must have been in the movie eyes wide shut  THAILAND is NOT a democracy simple as that run by despots. coruption out of control, no rule of law, yep 4th world country  people wanting a coup,  and again WHY buy  Arms if their is no need, spend the money on the people

Not a substantial reply unfortunately.

I think you're making false claims.

But maybe I'm wrong?

To get this straight:

1. What makes a democracy? Free elections? Elected parliament, elected PM. But obviously, as I understand you think there is more?

Give me your point.

2. No law rules. As far as I know there are indeed rules. If you check today's threads you'll read a lot about detained criminals. But again, what make you think there are no law rules??

3. People want a coup? I can't see that. Please help me with it. When was that?

4. Arms. There is a parliament which agreed spending 1.4% of GDP for arms. So it was done voluntarily. But tell me why they (the parliament) is not allowed to vote for these expenses.

I'm ready to read your answer😊

[MikeandDow]

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Not a substantial reply unfortunately.

I think you're making false claims.

But maybe I'm wrong?

To get this straight:

1. What makes a democracy? Free elections? Elected parliament, elected PM. But obviously, as I understand you think there is more?

Give me your point.

2. No law rules. As far as I know there are indeed rules. If you check today's threads you'll read a lot about detained criminals. But again, what make you think there are no law rules??

3. People want a coup? I can't see that. Please help me with it. When was that?

4. Arms. There is a parliament which agreed spending 1.4% of GDP for arms. So it was done voluntarily. But tell me why they (the parliament) is not allowed to vote for these expenses.

I'm ready to read your answer😊

Do you not know how to read the news or google  feel sorry for you but iam not your lacky there is a word you need to understand RESEARCH

[harryviking]

Thaksin is the real prime minister! The daughter is just a PUPPET!!! Send him back to Dubai!!!

[kiwikeith]

3 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

There is no system or model. It’s one guy bending/breaking the rules to stay in power

You are right about rule bending to stay in power, but there are many involved in the bending process on both sides of every political party, more so these days than ever.

[Captain Flack]

A flame and the bickering replies have been removed.

 

@newbee2022 can you discuss the topic, instead of the constant trolling personal attacks, which just deflect the topic.

[youngster30uk]

5 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

And still the best man for the job!

(I do not think that he has actually killed anyone - yet.)

 

Those traits that you describe are true for every PM in Thailand during at least the last 25 years.

A 'dual PM system' is the norm here. The others have had their strings pulled by people out of sight.

Thaksin is just more honest about it.

I think the killing people is in regards to his 'war on drugs' where extra judicial killings were conducted, basically to his order. Many of them later to be found to have had no basis.

 

[MikeandDow]

49 minutes ago, youngster30uk said:

I think the killing people is in regards to his 'war on drugs' where extra judicial killings were conducted, basically to his order. Many of them later to be found to have had no basis.

 

thats right, accused of " crimes against humanity "just like hitler