53 political parties contesting in the Feb 2 polls: Thailand

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53 political parties contesting in the Feb 2 polls
By English News



BANGKOK, Dec 28 – Fifty-three political parties have registered to run in the February 2 general elections, according to the Election Commission (EC).

The five-day registration of party-list candidates, held at the Thai-Japanese sport stadium, ended yesterday.

Fifteen parties submitted their applications yesterday with three of them turning up just three minutes before closure. Pheu Pandin Party was given the final number – 53.

Despite a boycott by Democrat, Thailand’s second largest political party, and widespread protests against the elections, the number of parties contesting in the coming elections is much higher than in 2011 when 40 parties vied in the polls.

Registration of constituency candidates nationwide will be held from today to Wednesday. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-12-28

[backtonormal]

_{What number is the PDRC}

[catmac]

Great news for Thailand and its people.

It looks like there will be a properly contested election with the chance of a genuinely elected Government and a sensible opposition.I believe the country will be better off without Abhisit and his poodles wasting valuable space in Parliament.

[fab4]

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

[siampolee]

fab4 post # 4

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

Personally I would dispute that particular comment for a number of reasons.

There is a economic and financial storm brewing on the horizon for Thailand as well as a bubbling cauldron of civil unrest on a nearer horizon.

The decision that the Democrats made is indeed a wise one, Szu Tzu classic strategies adopted to a political end..

One needs to remember that in military tactics a strategic retreat is viewed by ones opponents as a sign of weakness, however in reality a strategic retreat is a masterpiece of a delayed yet war winning attack strategy. One needs to lose a battle or two before one wins the war ,

[fab4]

fab4 post # 4

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

Personally i would dispute that particular comment for a number of reasons.

There is a economic and financial storm brewing on the horizon for Thailand as well as a bubbling cauldron of civil unrest on a nearer horizon.

The decision that the Democrats made is indeed a wise one Szu Tzu classic strategies adopted to a political end..

One needs to remember that in military tactics a strategic retreat is viewed by ones opponents as a sign of weakness, however in reality a strategic retreat is a masterpiece of a delayed yet war winning attack strategy. One needs to lose a battle or two before one wins the war ,

So the dems opt out if there are political and financial hurdles ahead. Yet they are supposedly the Answer to all of Thailands problems (according to a very large number of posters on here) - Strategic withdrawal and war winning attack strategy, my A. They know they wouldn't win but refuse to acknowledge why. They've tried army coups, judicial coups, street protests and now another boycott. They are irrelevant.

[Siripon]

Great news for Thailand and its people.

It looks like there will be a properly contested election with the chance of a genuinely elected Government and a sensible opposition.I believe the country will be better off without Abhisit and his poodles wasting valuable space in Parliament.

55555 There are only 2 significant political parties in Thailand , Pheua Thai and the Democrats.The others are either mercenary, ie Chart Thai Pattana ( Banharn's famous quote about having a 'dry mouth' when in the Opposition is a classic), or the parties are too small to be effective- Chuwit an Purachai's parties- tiny parties.

Without the Democrats there will be no Opposition in parliament and the election will be a farce.

[worgeordie]

How many of these political parties will be classed as

Raving Loony parties?

Think a lot will only be contesting the election to get

the money from the EC.

regards Worgeordie

[Bakseeda]

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

This was probably the best and shrewdest move The Dems have ever made..... Brains and logical thinking seem to have drained from Thai visa posters... Did Billy Smart lose all his clowns to Thailand. Can you people not see the real picture, are you so blind... Do you all think what is happening is just happening by chance... The fat cat is just toying with the mice as of now... He will come in for the kill very swiftly and very soon... Watch this space...!

[khwaam sook]

fab4 post # 4

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

Personally I would dispute that particular comment for a number of reasons.

There is a economic and financial storm brewing on the horizon for Thailand as well as a bubbling cauldron of civil unrest on a nearer horizon.

The decision that the Democrats made is indeed a wise one, Szu Tzu classic strategies adopted to a political end..

One needs to remember that in military tactics a strategic retreat is viewed by ones opponents as a sign of weakness, however in reality a strategic retreat is a masterpiece of a delayed yet war winning attack strategy. One needs to lose a battle or two before one wins the war ,

you win! i couldnt come up with that amount of hogwash if i tried

[ChrisY1]

How many of these political parties will be classed as

Raving Loony parties?

Think a lot will only be contesting the election to get

the money from the EC.

regards Worgeordie

Ummm....all of them!....

But there must be some party that has some credibility.....maybe??

[chainarong]

How many of the hot shot 53 will always side with the PTP, on all things beautiful, till everyone has another gut full of rampant corruption with the great bulls!!t revolution and the people are back on the streets

[davehowden]

"53 political parties contesting in the Feb 2 polls"

So many snouts, so few troughs!

[Ulic]

Onward to February 2nd. No Democrats no problem as far as I am concerned. There choice not to participate. Plenty

of choice for the people..

[kkerry]

 

fab4 post # 4

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

Personally I would dispute that particular comment for a number of reasons.

There is a economic and financial storm brewing on the horizon for Thailand as well as a bubbling cauldron of civil unrest on a nearer horizon.

The decision that the Democrats made is indeed a wise one, Szu Tzu classic strategies adopted to a political end..

One needs to remember that in military tactics a strategic retreat is viewed by ones opponents as a sign of weakness, however in reality a strategic retreat is a masterpiece of a delayed yet war winning attack strategy. One needs to lose a battle or two before one wins the war ,

 

The democrats have been strategically retreating for so long they can't remember anymore what the name of their party is supposed to stand for...

[falangadang]

"Fifteen parties submitted their applications yesterday with three of them turning up just three minutes before closure."

Does this indicate a last minute whim to throw one's hat into the ring so to speak?

Thai politics,...The mind boggles!

[geriatrickid]

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

Without Suthep and his ability to deliver in the south, the Democrats will most likely post dismal results as a % of the popular vote. Rather than have to live with perhaps a 25% drop in its share of the popular vote, Abhisit's advisers threw in the towel. The poor results would have been used to hammer another nail into the Democrat party's coffin.

Suthep is the Democrat party in the south.

[geriatrickid]

Not one of abhisits shrewdest political decisions. Perhaps he wanted a break from politics?

This was probably the best and shrewdest move The Dems have ever made..... Brains and logical thinking seem to have drained from Thai visa posters... Did Billy Smart lose all his clowns to Thailand. Can you people not see the real picture, are you so blind... Do you all think what is happening is just happening by chance... The fat cat is just toying with the mice as of now... He will come in for the kill very swiftly and very soon... Watch this space...!

It won't be Abhisit. IMO, he's served his purpose and despite his delusions of importance, others will be asked to be the new puppet.

[toybits]

That is 53 votes against 1 vote of the Suthep-Abhisit tandem. The 53 parties do not seem to agree boycotting the Election on the 2nd of February.

[jackrich]

Maybe the 53 parties can form an anti-lunatic alliance.

[gerry1011]

What would be nice is to have the PT form a large coalition with as many small parties as possible.
This would represent the largest portion of the (reasonable) population, and send the Dems and their extremist yellow thugs back to the dark ages.

The strategy of PT is to speak with everyone, except Suthep and the Dems. They probably convinced everyone that the best way to fight Suthep is to participate in the democratic elections that he wants so much to avoid.
With more parties registering compared to the last elections, it can be seen as a good sign.
All these parties showed that they refuse to bow to Suthep’s dictatorship. Very good !!!

But of course, Suthep and the Dems will continue their destructive and criminal battle against democracy, so we cannot be sure of anything... But if most people show support for the elections there is still hope...

[tomacht8]

Before we vote, please can we change the rules?

Like next election without the criminals.

Especially those who were convicted by crimes or corruption,

and all this guys running around on bail (some since 12 years or more),

and all condemned as corrupt

and all they were baned from parliament already. The barrier of five years ban is "shit".

Start with new honest people aka representatives of the people!

Please.

[tominbkk]

Great news for Thailand and its people.

It looks like there will be a properly contested election with the chance of a genuinely elected Government and a sensible opposition.I believe the country will be better off without Abhisit and his poodles wasting valuable space in Parliament.

Thaksin will be back soon. He'll make sure to get rid of any opposition ASAP! If there is something he is good at it is leading extrajudicial death squads!

[soi41]

Before we vote, please can we change the rules?

Like next election without the criminals.

Especially those who were convicted by crimes or corruption,

and all this guys running around on bail (some since 12 years or more),

and all condemned as corrupt

and all they were baned from parliament already. The barrier of five years ban is "shit".

Start with new honest people aka representatives of the people!

Please.

"Start with new honest people aka representatives of the people"

If you are going to get honest people to enter Thai politics, you have to pick them very young!!

[Siripon]

What would be nice is to have the PT form a large coalition with as many small parties as possible.

This would represent the largest portion of the (reasonable) population, and send the Dems and their extremist yellow thugs back to the dark ages.

The strategy of PT is to speak with everyone, except Suthep and the Dems. They probably convinced everyone that the best way to fight Suthep is to participate in the democratic elections that he wants so much to avoid.

With more parties registering compared to the last elections, it can be seen as a good sign.

All these parties showed that they refuse to bow to Suthep’s dictatorship. Very good !!!

But of course, Suthep and the Dems will continue their destructive and criminal battle against democracy, so we cannot be sure of anything... But if most people show support for the elections there is still hope...

5555 you have no idea. Thai people love titles, games, campaign slogans, promotion jingles

The only parties that count are the Democrats and Pheua Thaksin.

[tomacht8]

What would be nice is to have the PT form a large coalition with as many small parties as possible.

This would represent the largest portion of the (reasonable) population, and send the Dems and their extremist yellow thugs back to the dark ages.

The strategy of PT is to speak with everyone, except Suthep and the Dems. They probably convinced everyone that the best way to fight Suthep is to participate in the democratic elections that he wants so much to avoid.

With more parties registering compared to the last elections, it can be seen as a good sign.

All these parties showed that they refuse to bow to Suthep’s dictatorship. Very good !!!

But of course, Suthep and the Dems will continue their destructive and criminal battle against democracy, so we cannot be sure of anything... But if most people show support for the elections there is still hope...

5555 you have no idea. Thai people love titles, games, campaign slogans, promotion jingles

The only parties that count are the Democrats and Pheua Thaksin.

"What would be nice is to have the PT form a large coalition with as many small parties as possible."

"The strategy of PT is to speak with everyone, except Suthep and the Dems."

Wrong, they no speak, they buy them.

Better: First all criminals out before election!

[soi41]

What would be nice is to have the PT form a large coalition with as many small parties as possible.

This would represent the largest portion of the (reasonable) population, and send the Dems and their extremist yellow thugs back to the dark ages.

The strategy of PT is to speak with everyone, except Suthep and the Dems. They probably convinced everyone that the best way to fight Suthep is to participate in the democratic elections that he wants so much to avoid.

With more parties registering compared to the last elections, it can be seen as a good sign.

All these parties showed that they refuse to bow to Suthep’s dictatorship. Very good !!!

But of course, Suthep and the Dems will continue their destructive and criminal battle against democracy, so we cannot be sure of anything... But if most people show support for the elections there is still hope...

Uncle Gerry, you are such a nice man!!

"They probably convinced everyone that the best way to fight Suthep is to participate in democratic elections"

Yes sure, and the language they used was:

[tomacht8]

Before we vote, please can we change the rules?

Like next election without the criminals.

Especially those who were convicted by crimes or corruption,

and all this guys running around on bail (some since 12 years or more),

and all condemned as corrupt

and all they were baned from parliament already. The barrier of five years ban is "shit".

Start with new honest people aka representatives of the people!

Please.

"Start with new honest people aka representatives of the people"

If you are going to get honest people to enter Thai politics, you have to pick them very young!!thai-boys-start-early.jpg

Do not be so pessimistic.

the old dinosaurs need to get out, and just let more the 40 years old family men/women (women/men) rule.

The aging is also visible in Thailand.

[Thailand]

Abhisit and his UNDems must be crying themselves to sleep over an incredibly stupid decision not to partake in the elections.and now with so many hats in the ring the military may well oversee the elections that would definitely put Suthep out in the cold as it would be a turn around by part of those in the background that have been backing him.

PTP telling the EC to get some balls may well be the turning point

Its better to have tried and failed than to live life wondering what wouldve happened if I had tried Alfred Lord Tennyson

Suthep's only recourse now is to instigate more and more violence which should finally lead to his demise.

[hughben]

Will traditional 'democrats' show up and vote? I doubt it. Who will vote for these parties no one has heard of?

Will the elections take place?

Will there be complete chaos in Bangkok before and after the elections (if they go ahead)?

If I was a bookmaker, I wouldn't take bets.