Prayuth elected as the 29th Thai PM

[ginjag]

Cleaned up three beaches and a sidewalk so far, after months in power. But hey that qualifies as job well done for the cheerleaders here.

Oh come on! Hardly fair.

He has has also found additional employment for many of his uniformed colleagues and the odd family member.

To condone his post is sick to say the least, it is a porky pie, a wind up, a baiting post.

[chotthee]

elected the wrong word

"Prayut, who ousted an elected government in a bloodless coup on May 22, was backed by 191 members of the 197-strong assembly, with three abstentions and three voters absent. No assembly member opposed the selection of the army chief, who was the sole candidate for the post."

THREE people are in trouble now. Better pack for the camp stay.

[Thailand]

Cleaned up three beaches and a sidewalk so far, after months in power. But hey that qualifies as job well done for the cheerleaders here.

Oh come on! Hardly fair.

He has has also found additional employment for many of his uniformed colleagues and the odd family member.

To condone his post is sick to say the least, it is a porky pie, a wind up, a baiting post.

Porky pie, are you a 10 year old?

What is not true by the way?

[firestar]

Another porky pie quote " I didn't praise the PTP" get out of it mate -pull the other one this post is just full of propaganda.

Do you not realize we all have to compare with the last government for our guidance. Your a bitter man, full of doom and gloom so you fit with the minority clan on TVF.

Hardly. Not even crazy monk Buddha Issara believes it's a good idea for the general to become PM.

[chotthee]

PM Prayuth won the election fair and square.

He won more than 95% of the eligible votes.

Not even Singapore Mr. Lee Kuan Yew can beat that kind of winning margin.

But he still could not equal Mr. Kim of North Korea, who won 100% of the eligible vote.

Edited August 21, 2014 by chotthee

[ginjag]

Cleaned up three beaches and a sidewalk so far, after months in power. But hey that qualifies as job well done for the cheerleaders here.

Oh come on! Hardly fair.

He has has also found additional employment for many of his uniformed colleagues and the odd family member.

To condone his post is sick to say the least, it is a porky pie, a wind up, a baiting post.

Porky pie, are you a 10 year old?

What is not true by the way?

Ist sentence--wish I was- second part getting rattled and personal again because I touched a true nerve.

Your second probe is, Quote " only 3 beaches and a path" did you not read it----it's self explanatory. a porky pie.

[chotthee]

Unanimous what an achievement. Worthy of a heart felt congratulation. An appointed body (by the guy running for office) that had the choice of one candidate. Under a self drafted interim constitution. Hardly worthy of the word unanimous.

And then to think people were afraid of a Thaksin dictatorship, they got a real and unimagined dictatorship.

He was elected. Voted in. Didn't you read the news?

[Thailand]

How many beaches was it?

Edited August 21, 2014 by Thailand

[sjaak327]

Unanimous what an achievement. Worthy of a heart felt congratulation. An appointed body (by the guy running for office) that had the choice of one candidate. Under a self drafted interim constitution. Hardly worthy of the word unanimous.

And then to think people were afraid of a Thaksin dictatorship, they got a real and unimagined dictatorship.

He was elected. Voted in. Didn't you read the news?

Of course he was elected or voted in, how could he not be, considering he was the only candidate and the people voting were put there by him. What an surprising and astonishing achievement. What a great leader !

[Mister Fixit]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-28876154

I see that Jonathan 'Dick' Head gets it wrong again in his BBC article. He says 197 representatives - there are only 191, which is what every other article says. .

One day that man will write something half-accurate and not his biased opinion.

[Thaiready]

I think he's well suited.....but what happened to being elected by the People.....nothing Demcratic about this.

Edited August 21, 2014 by Thaiready

[Sena Dave]

I doubt he'll be meeting any other world leader unless Kim Jong Un plans a visit

[sweatalot]

elected the wrong word

So you think for the ousted PTP government "elected" was the right word? (meaning democratically elected)

[stingOldway]

Joining the other great world leaders elected by 97% or more.....

French President Chirac was elected with 82.2% in April 2002; and it was fully democratic (he was opposed to the racist xenophibic far right wing Front National Candidate; so yes most of the people casted vote for him .... in despair mostly).

So number mean nothing, circonstances will explain those numbers!

[Thanet]

Prayuth was "elected" eh?

Interesting choice of words.

[Boxclever]

Now he's a politician, doesn't he now have to declare his assets?

[ginjag]

Unanimous what an achievement. Worthy of a heart felt congratulation. An appointed body (by the guy running for office) that had the choice of one candidate. Under a self drafted interim constitution. Hardly worthy of the word unanimous.

And then to think people were afraid of a Thaksin dictatorship, they got a real and unimagined dictatorship.

OH ! so Thaksins was a dictatorship was it ??? I always read from your group it was all democratic, amazing you will have to have another meeting and get the uniformity right.

I did not claim Thaksin established a dictatorship, I claimed people were afraid of him trying to do that. Reading isn't your strongest point as you have yet proved again.

I am not a member of any group, I know it is hard for you to comprehend, so you simply keep the innuendo. You do a splendid job on the propaganda in support of the junta. Keep up the good work !

I didn't say you did claim, but why would you assume people thought that, but they wouldn't be far wrong anyway.

There is no propaganda--no agenda just encouragement from me. But that seems to hurt a few of your lot, it rattles cages, disturbing isn't it that we may well be cared for now.

What is your whole point by the way ??? so you hate the set up with the General-that's quite plain, whatever happens -and maybe to the good---still it's not going to satisfy you Why ?? is yours an anti military stance that can never be reversed ?? habit to slag off?? look at the posts one of your style of posters remarked on --all the junta has done in 3 months is clear 3 beaches and some vendors.----then another response from an apologist defending that remark. No wonder posters reply negatively to these anti programmed army replies.

[ginjag]

Now he's a politician, doesn't he now have to declare his assets?

I have a feeling I have heard that one before, did you choose that one answer from a prepared list ???

[sjaak327]

Unanimous what an achievement. Worthy of a heart felt congratulation. An appointed body (by the guy running for office) that had the choice of one candidate. Under a self drafted interim constitution. Hardly worthy of the word unanimous.

And then to think people were afraid of a Thaksin dictatorship, they got a real and unimagined dictatorship.

OH ! so Thaksins was a dictatorship was it ??? I always read from your group it was all democratic, amazing you will have to have another meeting and get the uniformity right.

I did not claim Thaksin established a dictatorship, I claimed people were afraid of him trying to do that. Reading isn't your strongest point as you have yet proved again.

I am not a member of any group, I know it is hard for you to comprehend, so you simply keep the innuendo. You do a splendid job on the propaganda in support of the junta. Keep up the good work !

I didn't say you did claim, but why would you assume people thought that, but they wouldn't be far wrong anyway.

There is no propaganda--no agenda just encouragement from me. But that seems to hurt a few of your lot, it rattles cages, disturbing isn't it that we may well be cared for now.

What is your whole point by the way ??? so you hate the set up with the General-that's quite plain, whatever happens -and maybe to the good---still it's not going to satisfy you Why ?? is yours an anti military stance that can never be reversed ?? habit to slag off?? look at the posts one of your style of posters remarked on --all the junta has done in 3 months is clear 3 beaches and some vendors.----then another response from an apologist defending that remark. No wonder posters reply negatively to these anti programmed army replies.

You still don't seem to understand what I have against the current junta. They could be the best government in history, they would still not get my support, as I do not support dictatorships.

I would like Thailand to return to being a constitutional monarchy where the Thai electorate gets to decide who runs their country.

[Raymonddiaz]

General behind Thailand coup named PM

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature three months after he overthrew government.

Thailand's coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha has been appointed prime minister by a legislature he hand-picked, giving the army chief a veneer of legitimacy even while the military presses on with efforts to silence its critics.

Although Prayuth's appointment on Thursday paves the way for an interim government to be set up in the coming weeks, power will remain firmly in the junta's hands.

Prayuth has effectively served as de facto premier since the May 22 coup.

The general has said he plans to press ahead with a year of political reforms before a new election that he said will take place by late 2015.

Al Jazeera's Veronica Pedrosa, reporting from Pattani in Thailand, said people were worried about the spread of militarisation from the country's south.

"It has happened before that there has been a coup leader that became prime minister, but it is very unusual," our correspondent said.

"Usually there is a civilian government that is put in place - technocrats who are experts. It could be a risk for him [Prayuth], because expectations will be very high surrounding him."

Prayuth was attending a miltary ceremony and was not in parliament when he was appointed premier, said our correspondent.

The 60-year-old is due to retire from the armed forces next month and the change appears aimed in part at ensuring stability and continuity as the military implements sweeping political reforms in the months or possibly years.

The military says it took power to avert further bloodshed and restore stability after six months of often violent street protests pitting supporters of ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra against her Bangkok-based royalist opponents.

Any public dissent against the takeover was aggressively repressed by the army in the weeks following the coup.

Deep divides

General Prayuth, whose weekly speeches to the nation are tinged with nationalist overtones, has carried out sweeping changes since he seized power tackling everything from beach cleanup campaigns to energy policy.

He has outlined a three-phase roadmap of reconciliation, formation of a new government and elections to take place by late 2015.

Earlier this week, Prayuth appeared at Parliament to approve the next fiscal year's budget. He was dressed for the first time in public in a business suit, an apparent signal he was readying for the new job.

Prayuth's nomination must be approved by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a formality likely to occur within a week. Prayuth will then name a new cabinet.

Thailand has not had a prime minister since caretaker premier Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan's government was ousted in the May coup.

Niwattumrong held the position only briefly to replace Yingluck, who took office after a landslide 2011 election.

She was removed from office for nepotism in a court case her supporters say was politically motivated; she has kept an intensely low profile since the coup, part of a vast coterie of politicians who have been forced into silence .

Thailand has been deeply divided since 2006, when former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra - Yingluck's brother - was toppled in an earlier army coup after being accused of corruption, abuse of power and disrespect for Bhumibol.

[nicholao]

Cleaned up three beaches and a sidewalk so far, after months in power. But hey that qualifies as job well done for the cheerleaders here.

Throw your white stick away, open your eyes, Hey--how many beaches did PTP clean up, they had help from a petroleum company to pollute them.

Together with your -porky pies not a very clever post.

What does the cleaning up of beaches have to do with his election as PM?

ask firestar as he started that issue

[ginjag]

I did not claim Thaksin established a dictatorship, I claimed people were afraid of him trying to do that. Reading isn't your strongest point as you have yet proved again.

I am not a member of any group, I know it is hard for you to comprehend, so you simply keep the innuendo. You do a splendid job on the propaganda in support of the junta. Keep up the good work !

I didn't say you did claim, but why would you assume people thought that, but they wouldn't be far wrong anyway.

There is no propaganda--no agenda just encouragement from me. But that seems to hurt a few of your lot, it rattles cages, disturbing isn't it that we may well be cared for now.

What is your whole point by the way ??? so you hate the set up with the General-that's quite plain, whatever happens -and maybe to the good---still it's not going to satisfy you Why ?? is yours an anti military stance that can never be reversed ?? habit to slag off?? look at the posts one of your style of posters remarked on --all the junta has done in 3 months is clear 3 beaches and some vendors.----then another response from an apologist defending that remark. No wonder posters reply negatively to these anti programmed army replies.

You still don't seem to understand what I have against the current junta. They could be the best government in history, they would still not get my support, as I do not support dictatorships.

I would like Thailand to return to being a constitutional monarchy where the Thai electorate gets to decide who runs their country.

Quote. "they could be the best government in history, they still wouldn't get my support" then do not give it. if this if this is the case then let the Thai people enjoy it......................the last sentence I think everyone wants, it cannot be yet, don't you see that. if the army does as promised Thailand may well get your and my wish.

[AnotherOneAmerican]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

Usually when a general elects himself PM for life, things only get worse.

Could you suggest any country where this happened and things got better?

[ginjag]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

Usually when a general elects himself PM for life, things only get worse.

Could you suggest any country where this happened and things got better?

A lie. a real one at that---the General did not elect himself PM-for life. could you post something that is not a porky pie.

[firestar]

Will the good general now that he is a politician declare his assets? And criticizing the coup or junta was severely frowned upon, now that he is a PM surely the press is allowed to report economic data and other issues as they wish, no?

[AnotherOneAmerican]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

Usually when a general elects himself PM for life, things only get worse.

Could you suggest any country where this happened and things got better?

A lie. a real one at that---the General did not elect himself PM-for life. could you post something that is not a porky pie.

Well, we could say, persuaded 191 people he appointed to vote for him as only candidate at gunpoint.

If you prefer, but that would be a little pedantic.

[sjaak327]

I did not claim Thaksin established a dictatorship, I claimed people were afraid of him trying to do that. Reading isn't your strongest point as you have yet proved again.

I am not a member of any group, I know it is hard for you to comprehend, so you simply keep the innuendo. You do a splendid job on the propaganda in support of the junta. Keep up the good work !

I didn't say you did claim, but why would you assume people thought that, but they wouldn't be far wrong anyway.

There is no propaganda--no agenda just encouragement from me. But that seems to hurt a few of your lot, it rattles cages, disturbing isn't it that we may well be cared for now.

What is your whole point by the way ??? so you hate the set up with the General-that's quite plain, whatever happens -and maybe to the good---still it's not going to satisfy you Why ?? is yours an anti military stance that can never be reversed ?? habit to slag off?? look at the posts one of your style of posters remarked on --all the junta has done in 3 months is clear 3 beaches and some vendors.----then another response from an apologist defending that remark. No wonder posters reply negatively to these anti programmed army replies.

You still don't seem to understand what I have against the current junta. They could be the best government in history, they would still not get my support, as I do not support dictatorships.

I would like Thailand to return to being a constitutional monarchy where the Thai electorate gets to decide who runs their country.

Quote. "they could be the best government in history, they still wouldn't get my support" then do not give it. if this if this is the case then let the Thai people enjoy it......................the last sentence I think everyone wants, it cannot be yet, don't you see that. if the army does as promised Thailand may well get your and my wish.

Why do you believe it cannot be yet ? Why do you believe reform cannot be handled by the constitutional frameworks that were already in place ? Why should reforms be allowed to be drafted by the same bunch of people who were responsible for the 2007 constitution. And why isn't the Thai electorate a deciding part of such reforms.

I know the answers to those questions, and the reasons have nothing at all to do with the interest or happiness of the Thai electorate.

[tbthailand]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

Usually when a general elects himself PM for life, things only get worse.

Could you suggest any country where this happened and things got better?

A lie. a real one at that---the General did not elect himself PM-for life. could you post something that is not a porky pie.

Well, we could say, persuaded 191 people he appointed to vote for him as only candidate at gunpoint.

If you prefer, but that would be a little pedantic.

I suspect the issue is the "for life" part

[Just1Voice]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

"the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better"

...only time will tell.

After 18 coups and 29 PMs I am very skeptical of anyone who posits:"But, this one is different".

Yeah, just like the guy getting ready to marry the bar girl - "But, this one is different!" How many times have we heard that and laughed.

[tbthailand]

Those of you in denial that the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better should perhaps at least bite ones tongues. Things can only get better and we should positively look forwards to new elections next year without the participation of the corrupt dinosaurs and their brethren from both sides of the political divide. ASEAN together with new elections will transform Thailand.... In the fullness of time.

"the country has already taken the difficult turn for the better"

...only time will tell.

After 18 coups and 29 PMs I am very skeptical of anyone who posits:"But, this one is different".

Yeah, just like the guy getting ready to marry the bar girl - "But, this one is different!" How many times have we heard that and laughed.

2014 is the good-coup