Nikom believes the attempt to hastily hold a Thai Senate session is to axe him

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Nikom believes the attempt to hastily hold a Senate session is to axe him

BANGKOK, 17 April 2014 (NNT) - Senate President Nikom Wairatchapanit has expressed his belief that he is becoming a target of a political attack as an attempt to hastily call a special Senate session is destined to impeach him.

Mr. Nikom is referring to the recent request made by Mr. Surasak Liengboonlertchai, First Deputy President of the Senate, calling on Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to issue a royal decree for the Senate to be convened on April 24th.

The National Anti Corruption Commission has already ruled that Mr. Nikom is guilty of corruption for being involved in the Senate Origin Amendment Bill in accordance with Section 272 of the constitution. In order to proceed with the impeachment, the Parliament is required to seek a royal command for a Senate session to be convened.

Mr. Nikom viewed that an attempt is being made to invoke Section 214 for the Senate to hold an Extraordinary Session. He suspected that the move is to impeach him and elect his replacement -- a stepping stone to the installation of a controversial Section 7 Prime Minister.


-- NNT 2014-04-17

[tomross46]

Mr. Nikom, did you do something wrong? Did you break the law? If you do the crime be prepared to do the time. We all know you did nothing wrong, you are a politician and like all politicians, you know which side your bread is buttered on.

[chotthee]

Mr. Nikom, did you do something wrong? Did you break the law? If you do the crime be prepared to do the time. We all know you did nothing wrong, you are a politician and like all politicians, you know which side your bread is buttered on.

I believe Khun Nikom is a paid thug of Thaksin.

That is why he has to be removed at all cost; just like Yingluck.

[huanga]

Nikom - grow up! You can do wrong to others but others cannot do wrong to you!

The law is the law is the law. If you have done nothing wrong, then nothing to be afraid of. But it sounds like you are already implicitly admitting your guilt!

[chainarong]

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chotthee, on 17 Apr 2014 - 11:59, said:

tomross46, on 17 Apr 2014 - 11:52, said:

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I believe Khun Nikom is a paid thug of Thaksin.

That is why he has to be removed at all cost; just like Yingluck.

If this is so, he should say it on he's income from other: on he's declaration of financial interests.

[Scamper]

Pheu Thai seem to have a very fluid concept of time. When they want to hastily pass questionable bills in the middle of the night, that's OK. But when they are called to account for it, they say it's too hasty.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Scamper

[Local Drunk]

He said that like it was a bad thing...

[Local Drunk]

Pheu Thai seem to have a very fluid concept of time. When they want to hastily pass questionable bills in the middle of the night, that's OK. But when they are called to account for it, they say it's too hasty.

Let's see what tomorrow brings

[huanga]

Pheu Thai seem to have a very fluid concept of time. When they want to hastily pass questionable bills in the middle of the night, that's OK. But when they are called to account for it, they say it's too hasty.

That's what they (PTP) call demon-cracy! Gotta be their way or highway, because they have the majority!

[djjamie]

"A stepping stone to the installation of a controversial Section 7 Prime Minister"

Seems like full circle.

The PTP rushed through a controversial amnesty bill at 4am against the wishes of the majority thus undemocratically to try to absolve 25 000 corruption cases including the PM's brother. But what do you expect. No mention of athaksin plot or a Shin conspiracy. It was so obvious no one needed to state it. Rushing that one through suited the regimes agenda though.

​The PTP are kicking, screaming, shouting plots, conspiracies and political attacks for a senate convening so an already guilty member of the senate can be legally impeached. With an emphasis on "legally". They dig there heels in and refuse to go with this one because it does not suit their agenda.

So the amnesty was a reconciliation bill with no hidden agenda. The senate reconvening is a plot and an attack on an already guilty senate speaker.

That is PTP logic right there.

Next they will say there is no corruption in the rice scheme. LOL

[thesetat2013]

When they hold this special senate meeting they should decide about impeaching YL at the same time. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone

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[Prbkk]

A very strange country: something that would be considered as politics in most countries is deemed corrupt in Thailand ....and things that are clear corruption are ignored by ALL major political parties and have been for decades.

[winstonc]

A very strange country: something that would be considered as politics in most countries is deemed corrupt in Thailand ....and things that are clear corruption are ignored by ALL major political parties and have been for decades.

lets stay focused on this one individual yes..dont try and spread it around like butter..if hes innocent then fine .if not well..we will see...by the way wheres that vile creature chalem..expired perhaps..pinkies crossed..

[Bluespunk]

"Mr. Nikom viewed that an attempt is being made to invoke Section 214 for the Senate to hold an Extraordinary Session. He suspected that the move is to impeach him and elect his replacement"

Good.

[WoopyDoo]

Nikon.

Just wait until you are investigated by the NACC for your massive wealth increase from 1 million baht, a house, a car and a tractor to the same assets but with your cash assets now ballooned to over 250 million baht in less than 2 years.

[gabruce]

Is this news? I thought that the Senate already said that they need to meet to consider the impeachment and a number of appointments to the independent agencies that they are required to approve.

[gabruce]

Nikon.

Just wait until you are investigated by the NACC for your massive wealth increase from 1 million baht, a house, a car and a tractor to the same assets but with your cash assets now ballooned to over 250 million baht in less than 2 years.

He is obviously a very talented businessman. Or maybe not, maybe while he was in the Senate he had someone else manage his finances and they did an amazing job. I'd feel I was doing really good with 10% return per year. Not growing 250 times in two years.

[Local Drunk]

A very strange country: something that would be considered as politics in most countries is deemed corrupt in Thailand ....and things that are clear corruption are ignored by ALL major political parties and have been for decades.

I don't ignore corruption, do you?

[tomross46]

If the government enact a royal decree in order to open an extraordinary parliamentary session that would allow the upper chamber to deliberate an impeachment motion, than the senate could impeach the government and their supporters. What happens if the government does nothing?

[klauskunkel]

Nikom believes the attempt to hastily hold a Senate session is to axe him

is it? Ok, then...

I believe many more politicians should be axed...

Ah, ca ira, ca ira, ca ira...

[tingtongteesood]

Not really a 'political attack' if he has legitimately done wrong and the court has ruled as much, it is simply the senate trying to prevent him bringing them into further disrepute and trying to get on with it's business. This and Yingluck's mysterious 'technicality' - PT should stop trying to interfere and let the courts do their damn jobs - you did the crimes, now you must face the consequences. PERIOD ! ( as Obama would say ).

[The Deerhunter]

Nikom is not sure if he will be back from HK by then. Could they delay the senate meeting for a couple of years?

[SICHONSTEVE]

Mr. Nikom, did you do something wrong? Did you break the law? If you do the crime be prepared to do the time. We all know you did nothing wrong, you are a politician and like all politicians, you know which side your bread is buttered on.

I believe Khun Nikom is a paid thug of Thaksin.

That is why he has to be removed at all cost; just like Yingluck.

In political terms he is a 'dead man walking' so why don't they issue that decree, get on with it and put him out of his misery!!!