Prayuth elected as the 29th Thai PM

[AnotherOneAmerican]

I suspect the issue is the "for life" part

In that case, I can predict he will be PM for life or until ousted by force.

(Or promoted to a position he considers more important than PM)

[Thailand]

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.

But he certainly can if he wants to, that's what absolute power means is it not?

[Ragzilb]

Well I love it, so far he has done more than any former PM has done so far. Congratz PM Prayuth

[chainarong]

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Contact me in ICU, I'm in shock.

I'll bring in a slab of crownies, that should perk you Up Nkk

[Sena Dave]

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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.

Yes when you don't have any opposition or worries about public opinion , not to mention control of the armed forces , its easy peasy lemon squeezey

[Sena Dave]

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Well I love it, so far he has done more than any former PM has done so far. alt=biggrin.png> alt=clap2.gif> alt=thumbsup.gif> Congratz PM Prayuth alt=wai2.gif width=20 height=20>

Yes when you don't have any opposition or worries about public opinion , not to mention control of the armed forces , its easy peasy lemon squeezey

[balo]

elected the wrong word

Who elected him? Not the people of Thailand.

[NongKhaiKid]

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Contact me in ICU, I'm in shock.

I'll bring in a slab of crownies, that should perk you Up Nkk

love it when you talk dirty big boy

[junk1e]

However he was elected have no doubt that when we look back will say he was the most effective Prime Minister for positive change in Thailand ever. From the many Thais I have spoken to, if there was an election tomorrow and he stood as a candidate would win hands down, unless of course Thaksin managed to buy enough votes to defeat him. No doubt if this happened that the "democracies" in the West would applaud it as democracy in action. Wake up America and Europe, Thailand has not had a real democracy for years and the NCPO is trying to create a situation where it will be possible in the future.

[chotthee]

elected the wrong word

Who elected him? Not the people of Thailand.

I can assure that 200 people (mostly generals) are all PEOPLE OF THAILAND.

[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.

But he certainly can if he wants to, that's what absolute power means is it not?

Sick -baiting.

[Thailand]

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.

But he certainly can if he wants to, that's what absolute power means is it not?

Sick -baiting.

Is my comment incorrect?

[lensta]

"He got unanimous 191 votes by the National Legislative assembly".

Wow, that's a surprise!!

[JackJD]

As long as it's safe to move around, I could care less who's running this comedy show.... it will ALWAYS be corrupt anyway,

[tbthailand]

I suspect the issue is the "for life" part

In that case, I can predict he will be PM for life or until ousted by force.

(Or promoted to a position he considers more important than PM)

privy council?

[firestar]

However he was elected have no doubt that when we look back will say he was the most effective Prime Minister for positive change in Thailand ever. From the many Thais I have spoken to, if there was an election tomorrow and he stood as a candidate would win hands down, unless of course Thaksin managed to buy enough votes to defeat him. No doubt if this happened that the "democracies" in the West would applaud it as democracy in action. Wake up America and Europe, Thailand has not had a real democracy for years and the NCPO is trying to create a situation where it will be possible in the future.

The only economic decisions, taken on his behalf by his economic czar Prajin Juntong, have been to basically extend Yingluck's tax cuts and promise to re-launch some of her government's infrastructure plans and little else. The economy barely avoided technical recession. tourist numbers, despite misleading headlines, are down. The most effective PM it will take more than a couple beach clean ups.

As for creating a situation where real democracy will be possible in the future, everybody hopes so, but when you look at the interim constitution voted in July and the plans for the permanent one, it doesn't look like it's going that way at all.

[DrLom]

No Comment - it is not permitted.

Anybody for the next move in a game of chess, per chance? Check mate shortly, d4 and I'll play the King's Gambit!

[brucec64]

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.

The interim constitution (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_interim_constitution_of_Thailand) does not have a specific end date. Other constitutions specify timeframes for elections - the US is on a fixed schedules and many other parliements are capped at 5 years but generally occur within 4. The interim constitution specified timeframes for a new constitution, but with absolute veto power by the NCPO.

So, PM for life is within the scope of the interim constitution.

[nojoma]

the evolution of 'martial law lite' as it was termed a few months ago.......

[DrLom]

However he was elected have no doubt that when we look back will say he was the most effective Prime Minister for positive change in Thailand ever. From the many Thais I have spoken to, if there was an election tomorrow and he stood as a candidate would win hands down, unless of course Thaksin managed to buy enough votes to defeat him. No doubt if this happened that the "democracies" in the West would applaud it as democracy in action. Wake up America and Europe, Thailand has not had a real democracy for years and the NCPO is trying to create a situation where it will be possible in the future.

The only economic decisions, taken on his behalf by his economic czar Prajin Juntong, have been to basically extend Yingluck's tax cuts and promise to re-launch some of her government's infrastructure plans and little else. The economy barely avoided technical recession. tourist numbers, despite misleading headlines, are down. The most effective PM it will take more than a couple beach clean ups.

As for creating a situation where real democracy will be possible in the future, everybody hopes so, but when you look at the interim constitution voted in July and the plans for the permanent one, it doesn't look like it's going that way at all.

The only way for it to 'go that way at all' is for complete personal financial transparency, and a maintained one at that, in order to display one's own work is as honest as one portrays. That may lead to permanence and trust. Until then, none of use have one iota of knowledge about what is really happening behind the visual actions and 'scenes' we are presented with.

[heybruce]

The BBC has a decent summary of the situation, I'm sure other news sites have, or will have, as well. Better read them quick before they are blocked.

[See the bears]

So, the fruition of a plan hatched in 2011, as soon as 'the wrong party' was elected.

[cms22]

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.

I'm sorry mate but your naivety is stunning. So you really actually believe that this is about corruption?

[Chicog]

Commiserations to all the losing candidates.

[firestar]

The BBC has a decent summary of the situation, I'm sure other news sites have, or will have, as well. Better read them quick before they are blocked.

The general is not going to like that article one bit

"The vote... was the kind of rushed acclamation favoured by dictatorships and communist parties of old. In just 15 minutes, 191 out of 194..."

[brewsterbudgen]

When Prayuth is elected by a majority of the Thai people he will have my support. It's sad to see so many supporting a military junta.

[muntergok]

I´m beginning to understand what " Democracy Thai style" means. I hope nobody asks him difficult questions as PM as he does not like that .

[mataleo]

"The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says the vote in Parliament was little more than a formality, lasting just 15 minutes, as Gen Prayuth was the only candidate."

[firestar]

I´m beginning to understand what " Democracy Thai style" means. I hope nobody asks him difficult questions as PM as he does not like that .

Well here's pretty much the gist of every reply you'll ever hear : "You farang, You no understand"

[bernd1616]

oh the dictator number one got electet funny elections from people like him and the 20 most rich families in thailand hahahahaha