Politics Thai Opposition Demands House Dissolution Amid Coup Concerns

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

The army is meant to protect the country against invaders and enemies.. Not to be involved in politics, so i don't understand why the army is warning... Is the real enemy the Thai people and the politicians??? The Sinawatra clan is a real enemy indeed, but there is no need to perform a coup for it to get rid of this family... A good justice court could fix the problem, as a coup will throw the country back economical, financial and political...

Some sense.. Get rid of Thaksin, dissolve the government and the senate.

New elections and let the Peoples Party have a go.

[black tabby12345]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Coup Fears Cast Shadow Over Thailand’s Tourism Industry

 

Anti-government protesters gather in front of Government house demanding Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 19, 2025, (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Political ripples send shockwaves through Thailand’s robust tourism industry. Tourism operators across Thailand are raising the alarm, urging that a coup must be averted as political instability looms.

 

This call comes amid a backdrop of a leaked phone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen concerning a border dispute, which has led opposition parties to demand the dissolution of the House. Fears of a coup are gaining traction on social media, stoking further turbulence in the nation.

 

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) stresses that previous experiences have shown coups deeply undermine tourist confidence. As vice president Ratchaporn Poolsawadee notes, the coup in 2014 drastically reduced foreign arrivals, primarily due to decreased trust and restricted travel insurance coverage in such unstable conditions.

 

The tourism sector, already plagued by an array of negative external factors this year, is keen to ensure confidence is preserved.

 

Exacerbating these concerns are broader geopolitical issues, including the Iran-Israel conflict and US tariff hikes, alongside the dwindling confidence of the Chinese market. Adding to the industry's anxieties, potential delays to the 2026 fiscal budget bill could stall vital tourism and economic initiatives if political unrest continues.

 

Demonstrations have begun sprouting against the Paetongtarn administration. However, Mr Ratchaporn positions this unrest as a normal facet of democratic expression and advises that peaceful protests pose no major threat to tourism.

 

Presently, international travel agents and tourists seem largely unperturbed by the country's political climate. Concerns instead lie with flight disruptions stemming from the regional Israel-Iran conflict.

 

Naree Suneta, president of the Hostel Thailand Association, warns that ongoing instability might compound issues within the sluggish Chinese market.

 

The repercussions could dampen efforts by the government, such as invitations extended to hundreds of Chinese travel agents to bolster tourism. Small-scale hotel operators are similarly worried over potential legislative delays affecting small and medium-sized hotels due to political disruptions.

 

Overall, the situation reveals a fragile balance in Thailand’s tourism landscape. While industry leaders steer clear of panic, they are keenly watching the headlines, aware that political decisions will ripple far beyond borders.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-20

 

 

 

Another coup risks tourism?

May not really  be.

 

Do you remember what previous military ruler ordered just after his takeover(around May 2014)?

 

Men in uniform with rifles and shotguns deployed in streets were told to look as friendly as possible to visitors.

Also not to hesitate to be photographed by them.

 

That can be unique tourist attraction again.

[Tarteso]

Tik Tak

 

[zig]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Now Sen is denying the leak. He is a pig, and cannot be trusted. Ever.

 

He is denying leaking it but he admitted that he recorded the conversation and shared the conversation with 80!!! top officials. In my mind this is as good as intentional leaking,

[maddox41]

Here we go again.. 

 A government with Puppet PM's and corrupt ones totally controlled by the Military Junta. 

The good old Hiso 1% club at its best absolute bone heads that are all coated with Teflon. 

Laughed 😂 when I read a democracy In your dreams Thailand. 

The country is basically in free fall? Expats leaving by the droves  to Vietnam which will  be the go to destination in SEA in a few years. 

But as we know Thais don't think ahead it's always a knee jerk reaction with no long term thought involved, then when the sh$# hits the fan the offer a plate of mango sticky rice. 

The land of smiles is long gone. 

[AhFarangJa]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He warned that failure to address the situation might lead to pressure groups inciting unrest and jeopardising democracy.

What democracy, they do not know the meaning of the word. If it was a democracy the Move Forward Party would be in power.

[AhFarangJa]

50 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

The people will not tolerate these goons much longer. My theory is that the army brass already knows this, and are now forming an escape plan. Hopefully into exile, but far better, into prison. 

 

They can fight a few tens of thousands. They cannot possibly beat many millions. And that is what we will see when this army created debacle is over with. 

 

They are utterly desperate to hang onto power, and access to the trillions of baht that likely generates for them. Using the LM and sedition laws shows how utterly intolerant of criticism these very small, very weak men are, that they need to hide behind and utilize these laws, to attempt crush the will of the people. 

 

The time is coming, when this will no longer be tolerated. Just wait. The army is on it's way out. It could take awhile, and it could get ugly, though it will never get to the hellish level of Burma, as the Thai parents would never, ever permit that kind of genocidal behavior from their sons. You take out one Thai, and you are forever disowned by this family. That is all it would take to bring about mass defections from the army ranks. That would sure be fun to witness. Are the pompous generals going to put themselves into harms way? Never. They do not have it in them, they are cowards. 

 

So true Mike. Once they are gone let us hope the Baht is put where it belongs on the exchange rate, which could only benefit Thailand and its people.

[Zack61]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The opposition leader also cautioned against potential escalations, reminding the public that a military coup is not a viable solution.

I’m sure there are one or two in the “ranks” that might have a different opinion. 
Whoever ends up in the top job will either have a rank of general or will only do so with military approval. 
As with the last election the wishes of the people, in who they vote for, will not shape the new parliament. This will be at the behest of the military through the control they hold over the courts. 

[Zack61]

40 minutes ago, Tarteso said:

Tik Tak

 

I’m thinking 2025 might be a good fit. 

[riverhigh]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Now Sen is denying the leak. He is a pig, and cannot be trusted. Ever.

 

I predict we have seen the last of the army coups. The biggest element is the total loss of moral authority. Next, Thai parents would not tolerate Burmese style violence against Thai people. Won't happen. The days of army rule (dictatorships) are over here. 

 

Hopefully the young PM will be dismissed. She was a terrible choice. Somehow her party was deluded into thinking she would appeal to the youth. She is an incompetent imposter. Everyone knows that.

 

The people prefer the PP, but the toxic powers will try not to let it happen. The drama continues. 

"The biggest element is the total loss of moral authority".

 

When I first came to Thailand and walking in a park, I saw an elderly Thai scolding another person for not standing to attention to the 6 pm national anthem. Roll the clock forward 20 years, I now see Thais merrily walking and talking in the park and completely oblivious to the 6 pm national anthem. "Moral authority" , "blind authority"  .... call it what you will  but it's definitely in the decline. You can now go to Thai karaoke parties and see young Thais make fun of traditional (brain washing) songs they learnt at school. Changing of the guard and most probably for the better (smile).

 

I agree with your preference for the PP. IMHO the election was a complete shambles. The Pheu Thai party and the unelected military senate/ government agencies have no business in being in power. Just my outsider opinion. 

 

[spidermike007]

35 minutes ago, riverhigh said:

"The biggest element is the total loss of moral authority".

 

When I first came to Thailand and walking in a park, I saw an elderly Thai scolding another person for not standing to attention to the 6 pm national anthem. Roll the clock forward 20 years, I now see Thais merrily walking and talking in the park and completely oblivious to the 6 pm national anthem. "Moral authority" , "blind authority"  .... call it what you will  but it's definitely in the decline. You can now go to Thai karaoke parties and see young Thais make fun of traditional (brain washing) songs they learnt at school. Changing of the guard and most probably for the better (smile).

 

I agree with your preference for the PP. IMHO the election was a complete shambles. The Pheu Thai party and the unelected military senate/ government agencies have no business in being in power. Just my outsider opinion. 

 

I think what your interpreting as a moral decline is actually an awakening on the part of the youth, and the realization that the authorities and institutions that they may have once respected, no longer deserve any of that respect. 

[JimHuaHin]

Anutin sees his chance of becoming the next PM.

 

But, will the people accept all the "influential" people in his Party?

 

Of course, those Thai political parties that are "controlled" by 'marfia" families could join together and form a minority government.

[geisha]

Such a shame that a fair election cannot happen in Thailand. Hopefully Thailand is strong enough to do the right thing and bring in real democracy. 
If not, then Thailand will stay in the dark ages and never evolve.  

[Artisi]

3 hours ago, shackleton said:

Maybe they should think first  of the  hit to the Country on Tourist numbers 

As most of the thinking is around what will affect the Tourists 

Thai  Jobs  hotels  restaurants  and so on 💸 💰 🤑 

do you really think the "elite" give a rats ar$e about tourists, jobs hotels or restaurants - not their bread and butter?

[candide]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Coup Fears Cast Shadow Over Thailand’s Tourism Industry

 

Anti-government protesters gather in front of Government house demanding Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, June 19, 2025, (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Political ripples send shockwaves through Thailand’s robust tourism industry. Tourism operators across Thailand are raising the alarm, urging that a coup must be averted as political instability looms.

 

This call comes amid a backdrop of a leaked phone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen concerning a border dispute, which has led opposition parties to demand the dissolution of the House. Fears of a coup are gaining traction on social media, stoking further turbulence in the nation.

 

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) stresses that previous experiences have shown coups deeply undermine tourist confidence. As vice president Ratchaporn Poolsawadee notes, the coup in 2014 drastically reduced foreign arrivals, primarily due to decreased trust and restricted travel insurance coverage in such unstable conditions.

 

The tourism sector, already plagued by an array of negative external factors this year, is keen to ensure confidence is preserved.

 

Exacerbating these concerns are broader geopolitical issues, including the Iran-Israel conflict and US tariff hikes, alongside the dwindling confidence of the Chinese market. Adding to the industry's anxieties, potential delays to the 2026 fiscal budget bill could stall vital tourism and economic initiatives if political unrest continues.

 

Demonstrations have begun sprouting against the Paetongtarn administration. However, Mr Ratchaporn positions this unrest as a normal facet of democratic expression and advises that peaceful protests pose no major threat to tourism.

 

Presently, international travel agents and tourists seem largely unperturbed by the country's political climate. Concerns instead lie with flight disruptions stemming from the regional Israel-Iran conflict.

 

Naree Suneta, president of the Hostel Thailand Association, warns that ongoing instability might compound issues within the sluggish Chinese market.

 

The repercussions could dampen efforts by the government, such as invitations extended to hundreds of Chinese travel agents to bolster tourism. Small-scale hotel operators are similarly worried over potential legislative delays affecting small and medium-sized hotels due to political disruptions.

 

Overall, the situation reveals a fragile balance in Thailand’s tourism landscape. While industry leaders steer clear of panic, they are keenly watching the headlines, aware that political decisions will ripple far beyond borders.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-20

 

 

Asian tourists, in particular Chinese, tend to be afraid of political unrest. 

[candide]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The people will not tolerate these goons much longer. My theory is that the army brass already knows this, and are now forming an escape plan. Hopefully into exile, but far better, into prison. 

 

They can fight a few tens of thousands. They cannot possibly beat many millions. And that is what we will see when this army created debacle is over with. 

 

They are utterly desperate to hang onto power, and access to the trillions of baht that likely generates for them. Using the LM and sedition laws shows how utterly intolerant of criticism these very small, very weak men are, that they need to hide behind and utilize these laws, to attempt crush the will of the people. 

 

The time is coming, when this will no longer be tolerated. Just wait. The army is on it's way out. It could take awhile, and it could get ugly, though it will never get to the hellish level of Burma, as the Thai parents would never, ever permit that kind of genocidal behavior from their sons. You take out one Thai, and you are forever disowned by this family. That is all it would take to bring about mass defections from the army ranks. That would sure be fun to witness. Are the pompous generals going to put themselves into harms way? Never. They do not have it in them, they are cowards. 

 

Since the troops stationed in Bangkok are under direct royal command, the army cannot decide a coup any more

 

On top of it, the Junta constitution includes several tool allowing to make 'legal' coups without military coups. Any government or party can be banned if the wish to do so is expressed!

[candide]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Some sense.. Get rid of Thaksin, dissolve the government and the senate.

New elections and let the Peoples Party have a go.

As long as PPP or its reincarnation sticks to a certain proposal, someone will not allow it. 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, candide said:

As long as PPP or its reincarnation sticks to a certain proposal, someone will not allow it. 

Agreed they have to drop one item which has been their downfall for the last two tries