All Bangkok's 50 election directors resign

[Fat Haggis]

Not unexpected at all, and apparently, the only way that they could possibly make the lady see sense.

What is now required is for her to make a public appearance announcing that the election is off, she and her caretaker government are stepping down, Suthep can therefore call off the street protests, and the business of carrying out necessary reforms can get under way.

She must also make it very clear to the Red Shirt extremists that their cause is over, and they should return to their homes; furthermore, anyone caught involved in any acts of shootings or bombing in response to the resignation of the government should be made to face the full extent of the law.

Maybe so but the red leader in the north just announced that if elections were not held this sunday he and the reds will be on their way to bkk to make trouble

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Maybe they can hitch a ride with the 5,000 Cambodian Mercenaries, The 700 Cambodian Special Forces Snipers, the Tha Navy SEAL Commander will make sure you get on the right transport, as he knows the vehicles they all travel in.

Why is it nobody wants to use Myanmar Mercenaries and Special Forces, is it cause they're shyt and don't work the weekends??

[thesetat2013]

All Bangkok's 50 election directors resign

They're freaking scared now, and that only means that Thaksin will hire PHEU THAI members ONLY for the next Election Directors committee, aight????

Perhaps this is why there are reports that Thaksin is in Singapore right now as was just read in an online news agency. Is he there to near little sister or to start civil war or for support of red thuGs to take advantage of this turn of events

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[drand11]

Redshirts come to town.... oh shit! Its a guarantee coup! All because the Dems stole their voice.

[rubl]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Well yes, but is it actually illegal.Ill timed and a dereliction of duty, I agree, but what would the investigation be able to do apart from tell us all what we already know; they agreed to do it this way.

It could be the events of this weekend brought home to them what could happen at the polling stations and they felt that they would be in danger, unable to rely on having police protection.

However it's not illegal to quit your job.

It depends on the circumstance from which they quit their job. Only investigation can determine it. Quitting their job does not free them from investigation.

Maybe it should be investigated what the reason was for this 'en-masse' resignation. That's not the same as investigating the 50 directors.

but then , you probably were in favour of investigating the Democrat Party MPs when they resigned their position

[Mackie]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

[MaxLee]

Redshirts come to town.... oh shit! Its a guarantee coup! All because the Dems stole their voice.

That's why I was telling before... Thaksin has made arrangments, while everybody else was distracted.

WITH or WITHOUT elections, there's a great possibility for bloodshed, 'cause neither side would accept the outcome.

A secret staging Red mob that would annihilate Bangkok and any Anti government rally... wanna bet???

Edited January 28, 2014 by MaxLee

[catmac]

Given the fact that many posters on this and other threads have mentioned the fact that Suthep and his crowd are anti-foreigner, I find it amazing that so many seem to want the man to get what he's aiming for.

I sincerely hope that, as we're all exiting the kingdom without our money, homes, possessions, valuables, dogs, hopes, dreams and even families, you remember to thank him for giving you the opportunity to return to your beloved home countries where you can live in style and continue failing to understand the reality of life.

If I meet any of you on the way out - watch out!

Be careful what u wish for. Bear in mind it was the democrats who blocked the USA from using u tapao for some bizarre reason.

Nationalism and racism sells. It taps a visceral feeling and can unite people around nonsense ideas.

Ideas like the way to strengthen democracy is to get rid of it. Thailand will reap the whirlwind of this. They are going to make democracy martyrs out of the shinawatras.

Incredible

Too true. And if all else fails, a glorious Peoples' War against Cambodia over that stupid patch of scrub-land round the Temple should make those old "PADers" puff out their chests in pride! Good way to get rid of the red shirts, too, send 'em over the top armed only with their machetees to face the evil Khmers. Show those nancies in ASEAN whose really in charge!

[Thai at Heart]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

Or possibly, say a couple of 100k USD delivered to Switzerland to send the entire election into chaos.

I have yet to meet too many thais with enormous moral principles.

[Goat Roper]

This is a shameful day for Thailand.

Why is it a shameful day? I have been in SE Asia for the better part of 38 years and I don't call this a shameful day. Please explain your expert view.

Mr. Yoon of the nation described Thai politics pretty darn well and I still don't understand.

Thai politics: A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma

[Sunderland]

Not unexpected at all, and apparently, the only way that they could possibly make the lady see sense.

What is now required is for her to make a public appearance announcing that the election is off, she and her caretaker government are stepping down, Suthep can therefore call off the street protests, and the business of carrying out necessary reforms can get under way.

She must also make it very clear to the Red Shirt extremists that their cause is over, and they should return to their homes; furthermore, anyone caught involved in any acts of shootings or bombing in response to the resignation of the government should be made to face the full extent of the law.

And if the caretaker govt steps down, who will govern? And do you think that there won't be further protests?

If the REDs were to take to the streets, I would then believe in claims of millions marching.

Maybe a few hundred thousand people at most. Reds never gathered more than 100,000 in Bangkok in 2010. Their rallies upcountry have been in the tens of thousands. Farmers not being paid either. Yes, big protests could occur. Millions? Not a chance.

[virtualtraveller]

It's unreasonable to expect the EC directors to work under duress, they have been trying to tell the govt that an election under such circumstances is impossible, and pretending that it's just a few spoiler provinces that can be solved later is ridiculous. There's barely an election poster up in my neighbourhood, except Puea Thai who only put theirs up a week ago. Utter farce. But fine, let Yingluck be caretaker PM for the next 6 months, they won't be able to disperse the usual money, it will hurt them the most. She's a lame duck.

[icommunity]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

Well, only investigation will know if they are sensible people or not. Their en masse action is impeding the election and will result in more anger among those who wanted the 2 Feb election. As of today 41 political parties still want the election to go ahead. Have their vocies been heard?

[Goat Roper]

This is a shameful day for Thailand.

Why is it a shameful day? I have been in SE Asia for the better part of 38 years and I don't call this a shameful day. Please explain your expert view.

Mr. Yoon of the nation described Thai politics pretty darn well and I still don't understand.

Thai politics: A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma

[CMPEPE]

Not unexpected at all, and apparently, the only way that they could possibly make the lady see sense.

What is now required is for her to make a public appearance announcing that the election is off, she and her caretaker government are stepping down, Suthep can therefore call off the street protests, and the business of carrying out necessary reforms can get under way.

She must also make it very clear to the Red Shirt extremists that their cause is over, and they should return to their homes; furthermore, anyone caught involved in any acts of shootings or bombing in response to the resignation of the government should be made to face the full extent of the law.

So whats the next step? Who will carry out these reforms? Too many people seem to think that if Yingluck stands down it's problem solved, nobody seems to be thinking about what comes next, an People's Council chosen by god knows who is not a realistic or democratic solution is it?

[icommunity]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Well yes, but is it actually illegal.Ill timed and a dereliction of duty, I agree, but what would the investigation be able to do apart from tell us all what we already know; they agreed to do it this way.

It could be the events of this weekend brought home to them what could happen at the polling stations and they felt that they would be in danger, unable to rely on having police protection.

However it's not illegal to quit your job.

It depends on the circumstance from which they quit their job. Only investigation can determine it. Quitting their job does not free them from investigation.

Maybe it should be investigated what the reason was for this 'en-masse' resignation. That's not the same as investigating the 50 directors.

but then , you probably were in favour of investigating the Democrat Party MPs when they resigned their position

Yes, however, these are two different situation. IMO, the DEM en masse has abandoned their political party status and electoral process. They can choose to be a political activist group if they like. Don't forget with the current one they had boycotted two times in total.

[pipkins]

Election on.... Majority of country voted with no problems.

Yingluk 1 : 0 Suthep - mob - army - EC - CC - Backers

real human rights watch now watching, UN, EU and USA. Block this Suthep and really show the world the true face of yourself and your backers

[Robby nz]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

Don't forget that they have also been threatened that if there are any problems they will be held responsible.

I very much doubt that sort responsibility is part of the job description.

[icommunity]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

Or possibly, say a couple of 100k USD delivered to Switzerland to send the entire election into chaos.

I have yet to meet too many thais with enormous moral principles.

This is not even necessary, though it can be one of the means to transfer money. The other, is to watch if they visit casinos in some other countries.

[3NUMBAS]

no doubt they all had the threatening phone calls at 1am indicating they would be tortured and shot dead if they didnt resign .these suthep thugs will stop at nothing ,intimidation and fear are their weapons against law abiding folks .

like Hitlers brownshirts in fact

Edited January 28, 2014 by 3NUMBAS

[mimithewoof]

Given the fact that many posters on this and other threads have mentioned the fact that Suthep and his crowd are anti-foreigner, I find it amazing that so many seem to want the man to get what he's aiming for.

I sincerely hope that, as we're all exiting the kingdom without our money, homes, possessions, valuables, dogs, hopes, dreams and even families, you remember to thank him for giving you the opportunity to return to your beloved home countries where you can live in style and continue failing to understand the reality of life.

If I meet any of you on the way out - watch out!

Ridiculous.......

Would have been a more effective reply if you'd explained why you think my comment was ridiculous.

Remember Mugabe? Or are you too young? Or maybe American and uninformed except for issues which affect the USA? The same happened to thousands of Indians as well as Brits living in what is now Zimbabwe, and few saw it coming. Many were tortured and killed before they had a chance to leave.

What's truly ridiculous about the expat reaction to this emergency is the lack of analysis resulting in gut reactions I wouldn't even expect from the undeniably prejudiced in my home country.

This is not about Abhisit, Yingluck, Thaksin, Suthep or any other incredibly wealthy politician, wannabee dictator or president, it's about everyday people, their families, their businesses, their lives. Bangkok is NOT the centre of the universe, nor are it or its few billionaire residents entitled to control the rest of the country and exclude them from their rights.

As a woman, I can't forget my country's history as regards suffrage for women, as well as the dedicated females who died so that future generations of women could have the right to vote. That was almost a century ago, and the present conflict in Thailand may end with the disenfranchisement of the majority of its citizens.

That's the fact - seems it's more fun to post accusations whilst completely missing the essential point.

[simon43]

No-one see a way out of this mess?

It's easy. Declare war on Cambodia and unite Thais of all political persuasions under the same flag.

Voila .... problem solved

[icommunity]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Why would anyone investigate sensible people? They simply didn't want to have any blood on their hands. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence knows that if this current government pushes with the election more people will die. Those directors realized that the voting in Bangkok is not safe and would almost certainly result in more deaths. Under the circumstances their resignation is very reasonable and they should be commended for it.

Don't forget that they have also been threatened that if there are any problems they will be held responsible.

I very much doubt that sort responsibility is part of the job description.

I don't know about whether it was a fabricated threat or not. What problem is it implied here? Threat from the anti-election or from where? Only investigation will ascertain the motive. They were genuine threat from the DEM's PDRC/PCAD thugs on some cases, but the situation is an en masse resignation.

[Gweiloman]

There should be investigation into this resignations. It is not an isolated resignation but en masse.

Well yes, but is it actually illegal.Ill timed and a dereliction of duty, I agree, but what would the investigation be able to do apart from tell us all what we already know; they agreed to do it this way.

It could be the events of this weekend brought home to them what could happen at the polling stations and they felt that they would be in danger, unable to rely on having police protection.

However it's not illegal to quit your job.

If there were no protestors opposing the elections, there would not be any danger, would there?

[h90]

Checkmate Thaksin. He can now enjoy the rest of his life in Dubai. Never mind by the time the courts are finished the rest of the mafia family may want to join him.

On the way out Yingluck should have the morals and decency for once in her puppet life and with conviction cede governance and call for meaningful reform.

far away from Checkmate.....She still stays in after the failed election she is still caretaker PM.

[Roadman]

Checkmate Thaksin. He can now enjoy the rest of his life in Dubai. Never mind by the time the courts are finished the rest of the mafia family may want to join him.

On the way out Yingluck should have the morals and decency for once in her puppet life and with conviction cede governance and call for meaningful reform.

far away from Checkmate.....She still stays in after the failed election she is still caretaker PM.

I think it still could be as chances are still high its going to be failed election. Or are all the 50 Bangkok EC directors suddenly un resigned again with the EC now deciding to go ahead with the election? If they are still resigned then by the time that is sorted and those elections sorted if ever then the Amnesty BIll is dead.

Edited January 28, 2014 by Roadman

[rubl]

It depends on the circumstance from which they quit their job. Only investigation can determine it. Quitting their job does not free them from investigation.

Maybe it should be investigated what the reason was for this 'en-masse' resignation. That's not the same as investigating the 50 directors.

but then , you probably were in favour of investigating the Democrat Party MPs when they resigned their position

Yes, however, these are two different situation. IMO, the DEM en masse has abandoned their political party status and electoral process. They can choose to be a political activist group if they like. Don't forget with the current one they had boycotted two times in total.

Excuse me, but the Democrat party MP's resigned their seats only, freeing those seats, leaving the PM with no choice but to dissolve the House and incidentially caused those ex-MPs to loose their immunity from prosecution.

As for the boycott with the lection planned for the 2nd of next month it's incorrect to talk about HAD boycotted twice already

Anyway, the issue was the 'en masse' resignation of 50 Bangkok election directors and some here wanting to investigate those persons rather than what caused that mass resignation. To just investigate the persons would be like stepping on their personal freedom. Not really recommended in democratic nations.

[Thai at Heart]

It's unreasonable to expect the EC directors to work under duress, they have been trying to tell the govt that an election under such circumstances is impossible, and pretending that it's just a few spoiler provinces that can be solved later is ridiculous. There's barely an election poster up in my neighbourhood, except Puea Thai who only put theirs up a week ago. Utter farce. But fine, let Yingluck be caretaker PM for the next 6 months, they won't be able to disperse the usual money, it will hurt them the most. She's a lame duck.

Be happy. Since when is an election won by Millon's of posters.

[rubl]

Checkmate Thaksin. He can now enjoy the rest of his life in Dubai. Never mind by the time the courts are finished the rest of the mafia family may want to join him.

On the way out Yingluck should have the morals and decency for once in her puppet life and with conviction cede governance and call for meaningful reform.

far away from Checkmate.....She still stays in after the failed election she is still caretaker PM.

I think it still could be as chances are still high its going to be failed election. Or are all the 50 Bangkok EC directors suddenly un resigned again with the EC now deciding to go ahead with the election? If they are still resigned then by the time that is sorted and those elections sorted if ever then the Amnesty BIll is dead.

If the 50 election directors formally resigned than I guess the Election Commission needs to formally appoint 50 Election Directors even if (some of) those old ones would be willing to come back into their old position.

[MrSlatersParrot]

lol, funny Thailand must be the only country in history to try to REFUSE an election

Wouldnt be so sure this is it true just yet and not just posturing. If they have resigned thats got to be good for the teaboys and girls, opportunity knocks. I thought the EC and Gov were supposed to be meeting today and discussing things. clearly the discussions are taking place in the usual unbaised and uncorrupted manner i see

The EC can no longer claim neutrality, great way to show the whole world. this isnt good at all not really it signals the fascists are running the show behind the scenes. At least thats another lot out of the closet.

The Network "M" close ranks, calls are made, civil servants refuse to do their jobs anymore.

All 50 resign wn masse.

No reasons are given of course.

Solution:

Hold the elections in the country and then we will have by-elections in Bangkok and the south to follow.

Edited January 28, 2014 by Rimmer

[MaxLee]

Checkmate Thaksin. He can now enjoy the rest of his life in Dubai. Never mind by the time the courts are finished the rest of the mafia family may want to join him.

On the way out Yingluck should have the morals and decency for once in her puppet life and with conviction cede governance and call for meaningful reform.

far away from Checkmate.....She still stays in after the failed election she is still caretaker PM.

I think it still could be as chances are still high its going to be failed election. Or are all the 50 Bangkok EC directors suddenly un resigned again with the EC now deciding to go ahead with the election? If they are still resigned then by the time that is sorted and those elections sorted if ever then the Amnesty BIll is dead.

If the 50 election directors formally resigned than I guess the Election Commission needs to formally appoint 50 Election Directors even if (some of) those old ones would be willing to come back into their old position.

That matter has been informally taken care off, courtesy of the man in Dubai,... So what if the previous 50 BKK Election headdies resigned, they can easily be replaced by new ones. ... by manipulated RED-Elections Directors only, soon to come.... wanna bet???

Edited January 28, 2014 by MaxLee