Groups want Thai PM to stay for three years

[Thaiready]

PM.......I never voted for a "New" PM.

[BSJ]

Let him stay for a few more years. There will be no silly business while he is guiding the country.

[Lupatria]

I wonder if ' special method ' will now replace coup in dictionaries ?

Newspeak is increasing drastically these days. I'm waiting for a term describing throwing bananas at members of the press.

[Lupatria]

A little known group of drinkers at the bar believe beer should be free for 3 years.

...and if they are Thai they will believe its another generous 'gift' from the dear leader.

[baboon]

I wonder if ' special method ' will now replace coup in dictionaries ?

Newspeak is increasing drastically these days. I'm waiting for a term describing throwing bananas at members of the press.

'Displaying a friendly and easygoing nature'?

[whybother]

Is The Nation trolling?

[Mango Bob]

You also better keep martial law intact and very solider arms, locked and loaded because some people may not agree with this.

[Ace of Pop]

Only red Ferangs seem bothered

[apetley]

I wonder if ' special method ' will now replace coup in dictionaries ?

Newspeak is increasing drastically these days. I'm waiting for a term describing throwing bananas at members of the press.

Teasing monkeys?

[noitom]

He came to power by a "special method," but this "little known" Thai media group says three more years. Why not PM for Life.

[wabothai]

Which groups and how many in one group? More than five i think is not allowed.

[Suffinator]

Weera Sadompruek led the groups to laud Prayut, saying that although the former Army chief came to power by a "special method", he had helped to restore peace and unity and the government was in the process of reforming the country.

A 'special method' ... and there you have it, they can't even call it what it really is ... an act of treason. There's no hope for this country; no hope at all.

[Rumble]

Can you can tell us what other PM has achieved what he has in a few months, what others haven't achieved in a few years?

[worgeordie]

The biggest mistake would be to hand the country back

to politicians too soon,as it will just revert back to violence ,

and political bickering,if something had not been done,the

country was looking at civil war.and what we have now is

a lot better than that scenario,

regards Worgeordie

[Mango Bob]

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Can you can tell us what other PM has achieved what he has in a few months, what others haven't achieved in a few years?

What other PM had the military behind him, what other PM used martial law to stay in power, what other PM was non-elected. None except from a coup.

[whybother]

He came to power by a "special method," but this "little known" Thai media group says three more years. Why not PM for Life.

I'm sure they could find 3 unknown groups that say he should be PM for life, just to get everyone worked up.

[maxme]

The biggest mistake would be to hand the country back

to politicians too soon,as it will just revert back to violence ,

and political bickering,if something had not been done,the

country was looking at civil war.and what we have now is

a lot better than that scenario,

regards Worgeordie

It will be violent BECAUSE they took it from the people. Doesn't matter if the former party was an incompetent lot.

Tell me which party hasn't screwed their voters over.

No what is likely that sooner or later they will begin another cycle of this bickering.

[whybother]

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Can you can tell us what other PM has achieved what he has in a few months, what others haven't achieved in a few years?

What other PM had the military behind him, what other PM used martial law to stay in power, what other PM was non-elected. None except from a coup.

Somchai was "non-elected"?

Edited December 31, 2014 by whybother

[Bakseeda]

Indeed, it would be rude not to. Let's make it 5 - It is a nice round number after all.

If the alternative is the next Thaksin crony and shooting on the streets, than he may stay 10 years.

While I think a PM should be better than Prayuth, I only need to think back to Yinglucks, Samaks, Abhisits and Somchais government. There Prayuth is surely the best option.

The only reason there is 'shooting' in the streets is due to powerful groups facilitating, financing and orchestrating the overthrow of democratically elected Govts.

You can never condone violence, but when the people's wishes continue to be thrown out then it is kind of understandable that some people turn to more extreme measures unfortunately.

There is stupidity and there is unadulterated ignorance in many posts about democratically elected governments..... But one thing Thailand has NEVER had is a democratically elected government... unless stupidity and ignorance have taken over this show...

[binjalin]

"regarded as little known by the mainstream media"

you gotta larf ain't ya?

[somo]

Carry on, General.

Yeah the guy is truly hilarious so it would make a great addition to the series.

Perhaps Sid James could be bought back to play the lead.

[Bluespunk]

Carry on, General.

Yeah the guy is truly hilarious so it would make a great addition to the series.

Perhaps Sid James could be bought back to play the lead.

As he's dead that would be quite an achievement.

[somo]

Carry on, General.

Yeah the guy is truly hilarious so it would make a great addition to the series.

Perhaps Sid James could be bought back to play the lead.

As he's dead that would be quite an achievement.

No problem. Reincarnation is common here.

[binjalin]

Carry on, General.

Yeah the guy is truly hilarious so it would make a great addition to the series.

Perhaps Sid James could be bought back to play the lead.

As he's dead that would be quite an achievement.

well according to some the great leader IS a miracle worker and according to others (who gathered in groups of less than 5) Sid for PM with Kenneth as Dep PM would be a great combination "Prrrrime Minister" (said in Kenneth's 'Matron' voice")

[emilymat]

Indeed, it would be rude not to. Let's make it 5 - It is a nice round number after all.

Jag...that's his intention. It is quite clear to me, using other stories such as 'new year gifts' etc (too many to mention) that the population are being 'educated' and softened up for the inevitable announcement of the current regime staying in power until 2020 - at least.

I've given up, and am off to Spain next spring after 7years here. It's just a principled decision about living under a military government. Maybe many posters will think that's barmy but that's me.

Happy New Year to everyone.

[lil fluffy clouds]

May as well, democracy's a farce anyway, when looking at the general population, how on earth could the lowest common denomenator be of any benefit?

Has any good come out of any political institution anywhere in history?

May as well quit chopping and changing to lighten the load.....

Edited December 31, 2014 by lil fluffy clouds

[baboon]

Indeed, it would be rude not to. Let's make it 5 - It is a nice round number after all.

Jag...that's his intention. It is quite clear to me, using other stories such as 'new year gifts' etc (too many to mention) that the population are being 'educated' and softened up for the inevitable announcement of the current regime staying in power until 2020 - at least.

I've given up, and am off to Spain next spring after 7years here. It's just a principled decision about living under a military government. Maybe many posters will think that's barmy but that's me.

Happy New Year to everyone.

Happy New Year to you too and all the best in Spain.

[mercman24]

ALL MY FRIENDS AND CRONIES SAY I MUST STAY IN OFFICE UNTIL A DIE, voter ?? who mentioned voter ? as Bruce Forsyth use to say " I'M in CHARGE"

[ThaiUser]

Indeed, it would be rude not to. Let's make it 5 - It is a nice round number after all.

Why not make it 20? That's how long TRT claimed they would be in power.

If it hadn't been for the 2006 coup they might well have been.

And the 3rd Reich might have lasted for 1000 years, if it hadn't been for WWII. Corrupt megalomaniacs cause their own downfall.

The 3^rd Reich might have vanished but the ideology and methods it used haven’t, or have they?

[tbthailand]

I wonder if the Nation would publish an 'event' where small unknown groups in Issan were proposing the General only stayed for 3 more days.

they might after reporting the names of the 3 groups to the 'NCPO'

Still reading, but haven't seen the names of these 3 relatively unknown 'groups' and wonder why their request is news-worthy....