NLA grants itself open-ended impeachment power

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NLA Grants Itself Open-Ended Impeachment Power
By Khaosod English


Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra at the Vegetarian festival in Bangkok's Chinatown on 24 Sept 2014.

BANGKOK — The military-dominated National Legislative Assembly has granted itself the authority impeach political office holders, without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use.

The newly-enacted power was included in the NLA Meeting Regulation No. 149, which passed by a vote of 148 against four abstentions yesterday.

According to the regulation, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) can submit a proposal to impeach politicians to the NLA, which then has 30 days to convene a meeting on the issue.

In the past, impeached individuals have been banned from politics for five years.

The move has drawn criticism that the junta-appointed NLA is overstepping its bounds, as the 2014 Interim Charter does not include a provision on impeachment, unlike the now-defunct 2007 Constitution.

It is also unclear whether the new regulation permits the NLA to impeach former political office holders, a move that would empower the military-dominated parliament to block members of the government toppled in the 22 May coup from returning to office.

Prior to the coup, the NACC declared former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra guilty of alleged negligence that led to corruption and attempted to pass her case to the Senate for an impeachment vote in early May.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1411716904


-- Khaosod English 2014-09-26

[carstenp]

I must admit, she a very good looking women.

[Commerce]

I must admit, she a very good looking women.

TopCharoen............. Can help you.

[harada]

This is absolutely amazing not only can you buy packaged pre cooked rice but also vegetables.

[Just1Voice]

I must admit, she a very good looking women.

Attractive, although not necessarily pretty face, but thick hips and legs in my opinion.

[tbthailand]

looks like the NLA will now be taking up the impeachment process against Yingluck which was brought to a grinding halt in May by the "intervention".

[Commerce]

This is absolutely amazing not only can you buy packaged pre cooked rice but also vegetables.

Who would want pre-cooked veg, prob with all the nutrients boiled out of them.... ?

[fab4]

Perhaps now it will become apparent to certain posters on here that the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is actually quite important in the democratic scale of things.........

[tbthailand]

Perhaps now it will become apparent to certain posters on here that the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is actually quite important in the democratic scale of things.........

you are waaaay too optimistic.

[gamini]

Perhaps now it will become apparent to certain posters on here that the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is actually quite important in the democratic scale of things.........

you are waaaay too optimistic.

The public can vote once the army has cleared up all the mess of corruption and eliminated undesirable politicians ffrom the political scene.

This is what every one seems to want except people like you and your red shirt pals, of course

[rickirs]

"without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use."

Didn't take long for transparency to be trampled. The rule of law is now - whatever. The NLA stands to become a priviledged organization under the direction and supervision of the NCPO. In essence the government might become a permanent extension of military rule. On the plus side, there will never be a need for coups.

[Robby nz]

Oh Dear the impeachment case against Yingluck could be reopened and she could be banned from politics for 5 years or perhaps life when the new reforms are put in place.

I suspect she would be very relieved about that for she wouldn't have go along with big brother pushing her into Government for another term.

Of course it could also apply to any other politicians as well, an opportunity for the big bosses think tank to dream up an impeachment case against Abhisit who they need to try to smear some more, he is getting far to much traction by talking common sense and offering constructive comment and criticism.

[tbthailand]

Perhaps now it will become apparent to certain posters on here that the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is actually quite important in the democratic scale of things.........

you are waaaay too optimistic.

The public can vote once the army has cleared up all the mess of corruption and eliminated undesirable politicians ffrom the political scene.

This is what every one seems to want except people like you and your red shirt pals, of course

everyone, yeah, right.

and, ...

so anyone who doesn't appreciate 'interventions' is a red shirt pal?

so the thai people will be happy to vote once the choice has been limited to politicians acceptable to the general?

[Eric Loh]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

[rubl]

"without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use."

Didn't take long for transparency to be trampled. The rule of law is now - whatever. The NLA stands to become a priviledged organization under the direction and supervision of the NCPO. In essence the government might become a permanent extension of military rule. On the plus side, there will never be a need for coups.

Don't worry, impeachment is just the first step which will lead to NACC / Supreme Administrative Court and from there to possibly Constitutional Court and/or Criminal Court. All steps duly documented, just like under the previous government and the one before and so on.

Edited September 26, 2014 by rubl

[Acharn]

looks like the NLA will now be taking up the impeachment process against Yingluck which was brought to a grinding halt in May by the "intervention".

I would suppose that depends on the desires of Gen. Prayuth. He has the power to veto anything they want to do. It's not clear to me, from his speeches, that he wants to continue an unproductive vendetta.

[rubl]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

[Acharn]

"without elaborating on the the scope of the new power or how it will be put to use."

Didn't take long for transparency to be trampled. The rule of law is now - whatever. The NLA stands to become a priviledged organization under the direction and supervision of the NCPO. In essence the government might become a permanent extension of military rule. On the plus side, there will never be a need for coups.

That's by no means obvious. The year I arrived in Thailand, 1971, Field Marshal Thanom conducted a coup against his own government. Apparently it was the only way he could reshuffle the cabinet, as some of the ministers had become too powerful. Also, although I don't recall the details, Field Marshal Sarit became Prime Minister by conducting a coup against Field Marshal Phibulsongkhram. We have had some historical experience with long-term military rule.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Acharn

[rubl]

As the NLA is acting as both parliament and senate, it shouldbnot surprise that it considers itself in the position to handle impeachment.

Furthermore it would be bad for all parties concerned if they had to wait another year before they would know whether or not they might get impeached. Imagine the stress one would be under

[tbthailand]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

sometimes it seems like you are really good at posting tongue-in-cheek comments.

unless, of course, you actually meant what you just wrote.

[fab4]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

Of course if you're that naive to even think that will happen................

[SABloke]

I must admit, she a very good looking women.

TopCharoen............. Can help you.

Post of the decade ROFL 555 LOL

[Eric Loh]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

Don't think it's a bad idea but just an idea not worth thinking. Even before the ink has dried and within the same day, the NACC is cashing in on their compatriot absolute power by announcing move to impeach Yingluck and her ministers. Right on cue and all moving in tandem with the grand plan.

[englishoak]

Perhaps now it will become apparent to certain posters on here that the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is actually quite important in the democratic scale of things.........

I seriously doubt that .

[englishoak]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

Flying pigs donst exist rubi...

Is that the best BS fairy story scenario you can come up with ?

dear oh dear..

[fobuff]

i guess martial law is not enough. They need a double wamo to make sure the great leader and his cronies (i.e. generals) will have absolutely no opposition when they declare an election and they will win a fare (sic) election what an absolute farce and he will definitely win this is sick. Just like Burma, Egypt and north Korea. This is the end

[scorecard]

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Just your opinion.

[tbthailand]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

Of course if you're that naive to even think that will happen................

If the NLA were to impeach the PM, then the Junta leader would have to step in and correct the situation... wasn't that enabled in article forty-something ??

[fab4]

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Just your opinion.

So the ability for the public to make their choice by voting is not actually quite important in the democratic scale of things? OK, just so long as we know your stance, not that I'm surprised in any way, either by the NLA decision, the NACC reaction to that power being granted or your attitude towards it.

[rubl]

NLA grant itself........ So true as the saying goes "absolute power corrupts".

Well, this does mean that if one of the NLA members, or even the PM and his cabinet misbehaves the NLA will have the power to impeach.

Of course, if you think that's a bad idea ... ...

Of course if you're that naive to even think that will happen................

Of course, what I think doesn't matter.

It's the principle which counts. just like people asking for 'democracy' without really knowing what they ask for.