PM Yingluck removed from office

[Piichai]

Is anyone really surprised by this pre-determined decision? I doubt it. Now it's just a matter of who will be next in to lead the govt until the election

I think Abhisit would be a good choice, as it would enable him to oversee his reform proposal.

[kuka]

This a culture where the rich think they can do literally anything they want. The only thing they cannot do is win an election. That's why they use other means to force the elected party out of power. For the people on this board who could not see this I must say ....you are all idiots. (I spelled YOU out this time)

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[siampolee]

If any of the pro Shinwatra supporters had been here any length of time if in fact they are actually here, they would certainly be well aware of the corrupt practices the family practices and in fact are addicted too.

Surely no one in their right mind can actually condone the Shinwatra actions politically, business wise and summary justice wise unless they themselves are receiving benefits from such acts or are also totally warped in their mindsets?

[Basil B]

Do they all get 5 year bans?

That's what the Democrats and "their" judiciary usually like to do.

That's what happens in the civilized world with politicians who commit election offences or misuse power.

[h90]

Yaowapa might be a good choice

yes, or Somchai is free again.

Also there would be that Army General and a Police General in the clan.

One of Yaopawas children are also on the MP list, so the clan can continue to rule.

[webfact]

Yingluck Removed, But Political Vacuum Averted
By Khaosod English


Ex-Prime Minister Yingluck giving testimony for a court case that ousted her today at the Constitutional Court in Bangkok, Thailand, 06 May 2014.

BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from her caretaker position but allowed her government to stay on until the next election—saving Thailand from the plunge into a political vacuum that many observers feared.

After a nearly-two hour reading today, the court found Ms. Yingluck guilty of unlawfully removing the head of the National Security Council (NSC), Thawil Pliensri, and filling his post with one of her allies in 2011.

The court declared such action a clear abuse of power and a violation of the 2007 Constitution.

The judges also ordered nine Cabinet members who were involved in the transfer of Mr. Thawil to vacate their seats as well, including prominent figures such as Deputy PM and Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Deputy PM and Financial Minister Kittirat na Ranong, and Labour Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung.

The verdict takes effect immediately.

Nevertheless, the rest of the Cabinet has been allowed to stay on as a caretaker government until the next election, which is scheduled to take place on 20 July.

Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana, one of the most senior of the surviving Cabinet ministers, is expected to take the helm of the government as new caretaker Prime Minister.

The verdict came as no surprise to many pro-government supporters, who have long accused the Constitutional Court of collaborating with the royalist oppostion and harbouring hostility towards governments allied to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

Over the past decade, the same Constitutional Court has ousted three Thaksin-backed PMs, invalidated two elections won by pro-Thaksin parties, and dissolved two parties that have pledged their allegiance to Mr. Thaksin.

Mr. Thaksin, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006, is revered as a champion of the poor by his strong support base in Thailand's rural north and northeast, but is considered a corrupt, anti-monarchy tyrant by a coalition of the establishment and Thailand's mostly royalist, urban middle class.

However, the outcome is far from the "worst case scenario" feared by many observers and pro-government activists, which would have involved the removal of Ms. Yingluck and her entire Cabinet, effectively stripping Thailand of a functioning government and creating an unprecedented state of "political vacuum."

Anti-government protesters led by the People's Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) have repeatedly said that creating such vacuum is a part of their plan to replace Ms. Yingluck's government with an unelected "People's Council."

Pro-government Redshirts have warned that they will descend on Bangkok for a massive rally if the Constitutional Court ousts Ms. Yingluck and her entire Cabinet, though it is not immediately clear whether the Redshirts will accept today's verdict.

Source: http://en.khaosod.co.th/detail.php?newsid=1399448687&section=11&typecate=05


-- Khaosod English 2014-05-07

[Oscar2]

once again, the court is the only real voice of reason in this country. job well done. c'ya crooks.

[geoman1976]

All hail Prime Minister Chalerm.

ummm...did you need read that it appears Chalerm is being ousted, too?

[Hulkster]

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The arrogant elite are so out of touch with reality if they think they can once again hijack the democratic process and not suffer any repercussions.

The red shirts will not surrender this time. It's not like 2010. Now they know they will never have their political rights recognised unless they fight to the death.

How is getting a corrupt bunch of politicians banned a "hijacking" of the democratic process? Save your "fight to the death" talk for your psychiatrist.

Corruption pervades every area of Thai society.

These are trumped up charges. Certain laws are strictly enforced when it suits the agenda of the Thai elite. It's nothing short of a judicial coup.

I'm just stating what imo will result. The reds will fight to the death because if it wasn't clear in 2010, it's crystal clear now -- they will never play a role in Thai politics, their vote will never be recognised unless they vote for someone aligned purely with the interests of the Bangkok elite.

The arrogant elite are so out of touch with reality if they think they can once again hijack the democratic process and not suffer any repercussions.

The red shirts will not surrender this time. It's not like 2010. Now they know they will never have their political rights recognised unless they fight to the death.

So, you're advocating a civil war . . . to the death?

I'm not advocating anything. I'm saying the reds will now descend on Bangkok en masse. 2010 was just a prelude. The reds still had hope then. Now they have no hope and will fight accordingly.

[oldsailor35]

Looks like the highest ranking cabinet member remaining would be Nattawut ...new Prime Minister?

That would be hilarious. But I suspect this is just act 1 - they can't allow the elections to go ahead without rigging them properly first.

You are confusing some things:

The Shinawatras are these who always rig the elections.

The courts and Suthep are these who want fair elections.

[newatthis]

Now that the devils we do know have been exorcised, I wonder which devils, we don't know, will take residence.

[sweatalot]

This will only make the country even less governable, less confident and less interesting for foreign investors - there is only one way forward and that is through democratic elections and now!

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if they were democratic and the people had correct informations - yes

Germany needed 4 years after the breakdown of Hitler's Reich to denazify

I guess you are dreaming

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Yaowapa might be a good choice

A good choice for what? The next dictator wannabe (clone)?

[CiaranO]

It all doesnt really matter - another election PTP will win back to square one.

[janpharma]

Constitution Courts reading seemed well reasoned - so Im sure the red shirts will think its bs lol

The only question that matters - what will Thaksin do now?

Probably look for another family member to rob the country and the Thai people...

[MGP]

If any of the pro Shinwatra supporters had been here any length of time if in fact they are actually here, they would certainly be well aware of the corrupt practices the family practices and in fact are addicted too.

Surely no one in their right mind can actually condone the Shinwatra actions politically, business wise and summary justice wise unless they themselves are receiving benefits from such acts or are also totally warped in their mindsets?

Amsterdam & Peroff has many "cells"". It is more powerful than we can imagine.

[Hog Head]

Do they all get 5 year bans?

That's what the Democrats and "their" judiciary usually like to do.

That's what happens in the civilized world with politicians who commit election offences or misuse power.

No they are usually banned and jailed to boot

[mikemac]

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RT@AP: BREAKING: Thai court orders most of Thai Cabinet out of office along with prime minister.

Love this - interesting as hell. What will happen next? Anyone on here who says they know is full of sh%t! Can't wait!

If anyone here is fully of it, you sure are.

frustrated?

Nope, the sooky little thumb sucker is broken hearted, sad, dejected, dismayed and embarrassed, but not frustrated. All his trolling and mouthing off has come back and hit him in the face, and there are hundreds of TV members laughing their heads off at him and his ilk at the moment.

Cue the expected "It does not matter that we have lost Yingluck, the PTP is still strong, democratically elected, judicial coup, amart, elites blah blah blah blah blah ................................................................................................................................................................

[Spellforce]

Market just rallied up a little on the news. So did the Baht

This is short time & normal reaction.

Today:

1 € = 45,1 bahts

1 USD = 32,4 bahts

1 £ = 55,0 £

If the peace comes back, the baht will strenght and the xchange rate from nov. 2013 should quickly re-apply.

[daveAustin]

Yet the mass murder Abisit hasn't and is still in a Government position. When wil lthe murder be put in jail?

Very sad day for Thailand

What ever have you been smoking?! Mark bent over backwards to prevent deaths, but as usual you sad deluded individuals believe what you have been brainwashed to believe. He is the only guy with the nous and respectability to lead this country out of the mire.

And on the contrary, a great day for Thailand; greater if that whole sham of a government were removed!

[whimsy]

RT: The scale of yet another Thai judicial coup should leave no one in doubt about the need for constitutional reform. Democracy demands that.-; Robert Amsterdam (@robertamsterdam)

@@robertamsterdam

Reform before or after the next election Robert?

[apiwan]

Is anyone really surprised by this pre-determined decision? I doubt it. Now it's just a matter of who will be next in to lead the govt until the election

I think Abhisit would be a good choice, as it would enable him to oversee his reform proposal.

Abhisit !. The same un elected fella that was controlled by suthep. In his short spell.

Suthep don't need to be PM.

As for the post talking about civil war.

It's something us people who live here do not want to see.

However. That is the word on the street.

The hornets nest has been stirred up.

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[WhizBang]

At my house north of Bangkok (near a Red village no less), the Reds have lost a lot of influence.

Best thing we can do at this point is to embrace them, and include them as part of the reform solution.

Agreed, at least as far as the rank and file goes anyway. Best to marginalize the hard liners.

[HOAX]

Hang on to your dollars the baht is going to drop like a rock. My Thai friends are out buying gold this afternoon. Look for a run on appliances and food. Gas and rent prices to rise. None of this is good for Thailand no matter what side you are on.

Dream on. This was best that could happen to this country, getting rid of this thieving group will improve the Thai economy.

That could be, but I highly doubt it. The fact is that both the reds and yellows are corrupted to the core and have plenty of litres of blood on their hands. Lets just say it like this, the yellows won't bring Thailand into any form for financial paradise, that's for sure.

I'm for none of the sides. A complete change in every government institutions around the country is necessary, including police chiefs, military chiefs etc, but that's not going to happen. Thai people aren't interested in long term solutions.

[h90]

RT: The scale of yet another Thai judicial coup should leave no one in doubt about the need for constitutional reform. Democracy demands that.-; Robert Amsterdam (@robertamsterdam)

@@robertamsterdam

Reform before or after the next election Robert?

Now even Robert Amsterdam support Suthep.....

[BKKBrit]

The lunatic SUTHEP failed to accomplish anything so the courts held a judicial coupe AGAIN. If u can't win an election let the courts give a guilty verdict on trumped up charges. Let's see what happens now.

Ah, another Constitutional Law expert idiot rears his ugly head . . . are you denying their verdict? on what grounds?

You might want to actually take a look at the Constitution one day so you can understand it a bit better . . . sorry though, no pretty pictures to color, only words:

http://www.asianlii.org/th/legis/const/2007/1.html

Soo.....as you appear to have read this thoroughly but appear to be short-sighted or typically one-sided in your debating prowess...here're a couple of crackers from said Constitution....

Section 72. Every person shall have a duty to exercise his right to vote at an election.

The person who exercises his right to vote at an election or fails to attend an election for voting without notifying the reasonable cause of such failure shall be entitled to or lose the right as provided by law. The PDRC therefore also violated the Constitution by blocking candidate registrations in the south and preventing hundreds of thousands of people from voting.

Rights and Liberties in Education

Section 49. A person shall enjoy an equal right to receive education for the duration of not less than twelve years which shall be provided by State thoroughly, up to the quality, and without charge. So again, when the PDRC mobs thought it an idea to shut down 900+ schools and vocational colleges in January - that was in line with the Kingdom's Constitution?

Anyway, now that Yingluck is out, let's see if your Dear Leader now turns himself in to hear the charges laid out before him on a variety of issues, including - no less - insurrection.

[Pimay1]

Amazed at all reasoning at the lengths some Thai politicians will go to get rid of a legally elected government just to get themselves into power, knowing full well that they could never get themselves elected.

However as the saying goes.............Its not all over till the fat lady sings.

If they think that the disenfranchised voting Thai majority will take this lying down, they had better think again, it will not just happen.

Its not all over till the fat lady sings.

Yaowapa is going to sing?

[The Deerhunter]

All hail Prime Minister Chalerm.

Read before you post.................

[sweatalot]

The lunatic SUTHEP failed to accomplish anything so the courts held a judicial coupe AGAIN. If u can't win an election let the courts give a guilty verdict on trumped up charges. Let's see what happens now.

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So you think Yingluck did not abuse her power then? Charges seems pretty solid, as was the ruling. If you disagree then you might want to take off those Thaksin colored sunglasses for a moment...

I think everyone is abusing power ... including the CC .... so when is Suthep going to answer for all his crimes? Probably never ... and therein lies the proof of abuse of power .... pots and kettles everywhere in here

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Suthep going to answer for all his crimes?

Can you please list these "crimes"?

[carstenp]

Market just rallied up a little on the news. So did the Baht

This is short time & normal reaction.

Today:

1 = 45,1 bahts

1 USD = 32,4 bahts

1 £ = 55,0 £

If the peace comes back, the baht will strenght and the xchange rate from nov. 2013 should quickly re-apply.

Right now the set index is raising about 1 % from -1 %