Former Allies Still Stirring The Pot: Thailand Election

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Former allies still stirring the pot

By The Nation

Pheu Thai, Bhum Jai Thai play down chances of them being allies again

An alliance between Pheu Thai and Bhum Jai Thai - who were political allies 30 months ago - appears remote at the current time, with the parties dismissing any chance of them being in the same coalition bandwagon again.

Pheu Thai deputy leader Plodprasop Suraswadi said yesterday his party would find it difficult to invite Bhum Jai Thai to set up a government together, while the latter was still poles apart.

"Pheu Thai is willing to forgive the Bhum Jai Thai's betrayal but could not reconcile the differences between the two parties," he said in reference to the 2008 political schism after Bhum Jai Thai jumped ship to the Democrat-led coalition.

Many view Plodprasop's remarks as a snub to an overture by Bhum Jai Thai candidate Phirom Phonwiset, who said his party was ready to ally with Pheu Thai.

Plodprasop did not, however, shut the doors on Bhum Jai Thai because he hinted at further negotiations if Bhum Jai Thai agreed to modify its political stand.

Pheu Thai candidate Natthawut Saikua said he would block Bhum Jai Thai from joining the Pheu Thai-led government as he still remembered the political "cruelty" inflicted on the disbanded People Power Party.

"I will throw and break the vase if Bhum Jai Thai joins the coalition," he said, alluding to an analogy of the coalition alliance being a vase, Pheu Thai's Yingluck Shinawatra being a flower and coalition partners being decorative ferns.

Natthawut said several parties were trying to woo Pheu Thai in order to jump on the coalition bandwagon.

Pheu Thai candidate Yingluck said it was too early to speculate about the formation of a coalition.

"At this juncture, Pheu Thai is campaigning to seek the people's mandate to form the next government and will have to await the voting outcome before making a next move," she said.

Yingluck refused to reveal her thoughts on the composition of the next government.

When asked about former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra speculating on a silent coup to deny Pheu Thai the chance to lead a coalition even if it wins the most seats, she said she did not want to see interference in the democratic process.

Bhum Jai Thai's Phirom clarified that he had suggested a Pheu Thai-Bhum Jai Thai alliance as a way to overcome the national political division. He said he aired his personal view, but it did not reflect that of "faction leader" Newin Chidchob (serving a five-year ban from active politics).

In a retort to Natthawut's remarks, Phirom said Pheu Thai should not rush to assume that Bhum Jai Thai had sought to join its coalition, because following the vote, the situation might be the opposite.

"Don't rule out the possibility that Bhum Jai Thai might be the coalition leader extending an invitation to Pheu Thai."

He said his key message was Bhum Jai Thai would definitely be included in the next government regardless of the winning party.

Bhum Jai Thai spokesman Supachai Jaisamut said he was concerned that Natthawut was prone to violence.

"Natthawut is the face of Pheu Thai and its red-shirt supporters, hence I am worrying what will happen after he and his party could grab power," he said, alluding to Natthawut's throw-the-vase remark.

Supachai said Pheu Thai had rushed to a conclusion that it could install Yingluck as prime minister.

There were many potential contenders to be the next PM included Democrat Abhisit Vejjajiva, Chart Thai Pattana's Sanan Kachornprasart, Bhum Jai Thai's Chaovarat Chanweerakul, he said.

He said his party's Chaovarat was well qualified for the job with a track record as the caretaker prime minister in 2008.

Bhum Jai Thai candidate Boonjong Wontrairat said his party would secure the third place in the July 3 vote.

"As a runner-up, my party would expect to negotiate a dowry with the winning party," he said.

Boonjong said his party was ready to endorse the coalition that agreed to implement its campaign policies, hinting at making the choice between the Democrats and Pheu Thai.

He also said Natthawut was not in a position to accept or reject the coalition alliance since the true owner of Pheu Thai was Thaksin.

-- The Nation 2011-06-01

[Ricardo]

Perhaps Ploprasop should invite PPP's former-allies & ex-members to discuss things, at an all-you-can-eat exotic-meats buffet-meal, in Dubai ?

Edited May 31, 2011 by Ricardo

[Buchholz]

Yingluck refused to reveal her thoughts on the composition of the next government.

Inconsequential what her thoughts are...

Thaksin Thinks, Pheu Thai Acts

[timekeeper]

Perhaps Ploprasop should invite PPP's former-allies & ex-members to discuss things, at an all-you-can-eat exotic-meats buffet-meal, in Dubai ?

exotic-meats? For Thai politicians, what could that be? Haggis or what? But even that doesn't sound really exotic.

exotic thialand meat story:

A VIP guest at a five-star hotel wanted to have the most exotic food to be found in Thailand and was taken to a ‘forest restaurant’ where dishes made from wild game are served. She rejected the wild boar because she’d had it in France. She was offered cobra soup but had also eaten that before. The offer of monitor lizard salad left her unimpressed.

Pointing to the most expensive entry on the menu, she declared her intention of ordering that dish. The waiters looked at each other in dismay. Her tour guide tried to warn her. Seeing the reaction from the staff, her travelling companions tried to stop her. Nevertheless, the VIP was adamant. That most expensive dish was what she wanted.

Soon, a cook pushed in a wheeled cabinet. There was a dubious knocking sound and some muted cries coming from inside. Obviously the animal held inside was still alive. With great flourish, a cover on the top of the cabinet was removed, revealing a small, round hole. A fire was lit underneath the cabinet, causing a monkey to stick its head through the hole. Surely they weren’t going to cook it alive. Grabbing the monkey by the throat, the cook lopped off the top of its head with a sharp knife and, while the monkey went into convulsions for all to see, the cook scooped out its brains with a spoon and mixed it with some sauce. The VIP’s travelling companions were horrified. One even vomited. The VIP, however, ate it all.

exotic enough?

[timekeeper]

Yingluck refused to reveal her thoughts on the composition of the next government.

Inconsequential what her thoughts are...

Thaksin Thinks, Pheu Thai Acts

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[Siripon]

When Plodprasop was in charge of the Forestry Department in the Thaksin era, a position that is supposed to protect and preserve wildlife, he came up the idea of opening a restaurant in a National Park in the north where the exotic animals just viewed by tourists, such as tigers, would be served up on dishes to the tourists who had just seen the animals.

Another example of the crass ommercial approach of the followers of 'Pheua Maoew'.

[Siripon]

When Plodprasop was in charge of the Forestry Department in the Thaksin era, a position that is supposed to protect and preserve wildlife, he came up the idea of opening a restaurant in a National Park in the north where the exotic animals just viewed by tourists, such as tigers, would be served up on dishes to the tourists who had just seen the animals.

Another example of the crass ommercial approach of the followers of 'Pheua Maoew'.

[timekeeper]

When Plodprasop was in charge of the Forestry Department in the Thaksin era, a position that is supposed to protect and preserve wildlife, he came up the idea of opening a restaurant in a National Park in the north where the exotic animals just viewed by tourists, such as tigers, would be served up on dishes to the tourists who had just seen the animals.

Another example of the crass ommercial approach of the followers of 'Pheua Maoew'.

whats the difference between a european zoo and a Thai zoo?

in a european zoo they have the name of the exhibit, like a lion or a giraffe, its name in latin, its country of origin and its general habitat

in a Thai zoo they have all that information then underneath theres a popular recipe on how to cook it.................

Edited June 1, 2011 by timekeeper

[Buchholz]

When Plodprasop was in charge of the Forestry Department in the Thaksin era, a position that is supposed to protect and preserve wildlife, he came up the idea of opening a restaurant in a National Park in the north where the exotic animals just viewed by tourists, such as tigers, would be served up on dishes to the tourists who had just seen the animals.

Another example of the crass commercial approach of the followers of 'Pheua Maoew'.

truly unforgetable...

Pheu Thai Party-list MP candidate #6 and former Chiang Mai Night Safari Project Director, Plodprasop Suraswadi

Chiang Mai Safari: Rare Animals On The Menu At Zoo, Eat lion, tiger, elephant, giraffe meat

CHIANG MAI: -- Visitors offered daily buffet of lion, tiger, elephant and giraffe meat; conservation groups outraged. Lovers of “wild” cuisine are in for a treat when Chiang Mai’s Night Safari opens next year, Project Director Plodprasop Suraswadi said yesterday. Visitors to the park’s Vareekunchorn restaurant will have the option of tucking in to an “Exotic Buffet” of tiger, lion, elephant and giraffe, for just Bt4,500 a head.

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