Democrat, Pheu Thai Spar In Heated TV Debate

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Democrat, Pheu Thai spar in heated TV debate

By Kornchanok Raksaseri

The Nation

Despite the subject - reconciliation - representatives from the Democrat Party and rival Pheu Thai Party got into a heated argument during a popular TV show.

Chamni Sakdiseth, the Democrats' deputy secretary-general, and Natthawut Saikua, a Pheu Thai party-list candidate and red-shirt leader, gave contrasting views on each point posed by Sorayut Sutasanajinda, the host of Channel 3's "Joh Khao Den" talk show.

Although they agreed that an independent committee should take charge of national reconciliation after years of political conflicts had divided Thailand, Chamni said the next government should let the Truth and Reconciliation Committee led by Kanit Na Nakorn continue its work. Changing some members of the committee was acceptable.

But Natthawut said a new committee should be set up. Kanit's committee was not really independent as it was appointed under the Democrat-led government.

"No matter if it's a single-party or coalition government, the next government will have earned the people's consensus to start anew," he said. Kanit's panel should report on its progress and let all parties consider establishing a new committee. The couple also debated on whether the party that is allowed to form the government should be only the one that wins the most seats in the election.

While Natthawut asked Chamni to promise that the Democrats would not compete in forming the government if Pheu Thai chalks up the most MP seats, Chamni said any other party had the right to form a coalition government unless a single party secures more than 250 House seats.

"As long as no party wins the majority of House seats, it's for the House to decide," he said, referring to the MPs' voting to select the prime minister.

On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation.

Natthawut said he had learned there was an attempt, with military support, to prevent Pheu Thai from forming the next government.

Asked about a proposal for a pardon for politicians serving sentences for illegal political acts, Chamni said it was an attempt to whitewash former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra while Pheu Thai always talked only about the loss of the anti-government group and ignored the loss of others in the conflicts. It is for the independent committee to consider. However, Natthawut said the Democrats have not got over issues related to Thaksin, while Pheu Thai wants the country to rise above all the conflicts.

Chamni said Thaksin is the heart of the problem and he also had conflicts with other institutions in the country. Natthawut said the process of accusing Thaksin as the problem, was the real problem.

Chamni said the "Thaksin Movement" - political party, the red shirts and the unidentified taskforce - caused the problems and tried to topple the Democrat-led government.

Natthawut said the Democrat's movement dated back to the military coup of September 19, 2006.

The Chamni-Natthawut face-off was aired over two instalments of the 20-minute programme.

-- The Nation 2011-06-03

[dominique355]

While Natthawut asked Chamni to promise that the Democrats would not compete in forming the government if Pheu Thai chalks up the most MP seats, Chamni said any other party had the right to form a coalition government unless a single party secures more than 250 House seats.

"As long as no party wins the majority of House seats, it's for the House to decide," he said, referring to the MPs' voting to select the prime minister.

On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation.

Sums up nicely Natthawut's ideas of equal rights and democracy.

[khaowong1]

Natthawut and his group don't want equal rights and demoracy, they want to rule the country..

[KireB]

"On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation."

Dangerous people this Natthawut and his gang of fascist hooligans! Democracy red-style!

[koosdeboer]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/search/label/Thailand

[timekeeper]

"On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation."

that situation would presumably be if they don't win and want to throw their dummy out of the pram...........

[timekeeper]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

READ THIS ARTICLE!!

thank you for posting it.

[jonclark]

While Natthawut asked Chamni to promise that the Democrats would not compete in forming the government if Pheu Thai chalks up the most MP seats, Chamni said any other party had the right to form a coalition government unless a single party secures more than 250 House seats.

"As long as no party wins the majority of House seats, it's for the House to decide," he said, referring to the MPs' voting to select the prime minister.

On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation.

Sums up nicely Natthawut's ideas of equal rights and democracy.

No. No. No - Its all about double standards - if they won't we won't either !

[samurai]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

READ THIS ARTICLE!!

thank you for posting it.

YES!!!

Tony Cartalucci is FUN.

He tells you what nobody else would tell you and of course never the mainstream media. You should also read some of his other articles, for example:

A Final Word on the Bin Laden Hoax

http://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2011/05/final-word-on-bin-laden-hoax.html

[timekeeper]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

READ THIS ARTICLE!!

thank you for posting it.

YES!!!

Tony Cartalucci is FUN.

He tells you what nobody else would tell you and of course never the mainstream media. You should also read some of his other articles, for example:

A Final Word on the Bin Laden Hoax

http://landdestroyer...laden-hoax.html

i expect he earns from his words

not something you i expect you will ever achieve.......

and before you fire back, i have had articles published ......

[zthyadat]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

READ THIS ARTICLE!!

thank you for posting it.

YES!!!

Tony Cartalucci is FUN.

He tells you what nobody else would tell you and of course never the mainstream media. You should also read some of his other articles, for example:

A Final Word on the Bin Laden Hoax

http://landdestroyer...laden-hoax.html

i expect he earns from his words

not something you i expect you will ever achieve.......

and before you fire back, i have had articles published ......

Could you post a few? And not that it matters, but lots of idiots are published writers... lots of intelligent people too, but getting published is no badge of credibility.

[DP25]

On the other hand, when Chamni asked Natthawut to promise that all sides should accept the election result and the parliamentary process to select the prime minister and there should no longer be any protests, Natthawut answered that it depended on the situation.

lol

Depends on the situation. Situation A, PTP forms the government, whether they got the most or second most number of seats, results are accepted. Sitation B, Democrats form the government, more red shirt riots and terrorism.

[Samuian]

Natthawut and his group don't want equal rights and demoracy, they want to rule the country..

It's ONLY about squareface, none else and his desire to take revenge, get his toys back and be back in the drivers seat... ehem, he really wants more, much more, but this can't be discussed here...so I stop.

[tlansford]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

drivel |ˈdrivəl|nounsilly nonsense : don't talk such drivel! See note at nonsense .verb ( driveled , driveling ; Brit. drivelled, drivelling) [ intrans. ]1 talk nonsense : he was driveling on about the glory days.2 archaic let saliva or mucus flow from the mouth or nose; dribble.

[Tanaka]

Interesting to read:

Globalists Fueling Unrest in Thailand

Same organizations, same rhetoric, same globalist agenda, different country.

by Tony Cartalucci

http://landdestroyer.../label/Thailand

drivel |ˈdrivəl|nounsilly nonsense : don't talk such drivel! See note at nonsense .verb ( driveled , driveling ; Brit. drivelled, drivelling) [ intrans. ]1 talk nonsense : he was driveling on about the glory days.2 archaic let saliva or mucus flow from the mouth or nose; dribble.

Who opened your cage today?

[Asa]

Natthawut and his group don't want equal rights and demoracy, they want to rule the country..

The same to the dem, doesn't it? Every which way can do, like BJP and almost every parties...

[rubl]

Natthawut and his group don't want equal rights and demoracy, they want to rule the country..

The same to the dem, doesn't it? Every which way can do, like BJP and almost every parties...

The Dem's would like to govern the country. Only subtle difference according to some

[ctira]

I'm gonna vote for the red. If they don't win this election they'll burn down the whole city.

Joking...

(Joking about voting for the red)