Don't Vote For 'Previous Politicians,' Prayuth Advises Nation

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — Thailand's unelected military ruler has asked the public to think of what is best for the nation when they vote, instead of relying on their "familiarity" with the candidates running in an election.

"One needs to know many things in order to run a country. I haven't studied about it, but I had to learn about it," said Prime Minister and junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, a career soldier who seized power from Thailand's elected government on 22 May 2014. "Therefore, whoever will run the country next has to know more than I do. Don't just elect the same group of politicians you have elected in the past."

He continued, "Don't elect the relatives of the previous group. Don't just elect the people you know. Today we have to make politicians display their vision on how they will run the country."

Gen. Prayuth, who was speaking to teachers at the Ministry of Education on the occasion of National Teacher's Day, did not mention any politicians by name, but appeared to referencing the political dynasty of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Although Thaksin was removed in a coup in 2006 and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008, political parties backed by the former PM have won every national election since his ouster.

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"Although Thaksin was removed in a coup in 2006 and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008, political parties backed by the former PM have won every national election since his ouster."

He wasn't removed in a coup.

He's not in self exile, he's a fugitive criminal evading justice.

Desperation! What a tosser!

" Today we have to make politicians display their vision on how they will run the country."

And who's vision will they be required to display?

Vote for the person you want to. Tell the junta chief to f off.

"Although Thaksin was removed in a coup in 2006 and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008, political parties backed by the former PM have won every national election since his ouster."

He wasn't removed in a coup.

He's not in self exile, he's a fugitive criminal evading justice.

Still keeps winning elections though, which is rather more than can be said about the present lot!

"Although Thaksin was removed in a coup in 2006 and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008, political parties backed by the former PM have won every national election since his ouster."

He wasn't removed in a coup.

He's not in self exile, he's a fugitive criminal evading justice.

Still keeps winning elections though, which is rather more than can be said about the present lot!

No problems here with people voting for whoever they choose.

However wish those elected could grasp the fact that victory does not mean they are above the law.

Wish they realised they are elected to rule for the benefit of the country, not their criminal overlord.

And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

"Although Thaksin was removed in a coup in 2006 and has lived in self-imposed exile since 2008, political parties backed by the former PM have won every national election since his ouster."

He wasn't removed in a coup.

He's not in self exile, he's a fugitive criminal evading justice.

Still keeps winning elections though, which is rather more than can be said about the present lot!

Still keeps winning buying elections though, and probably scheming on how he can buy the next one.

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So what about vote buying, it's not like the oppositions don't know it happens, stop whining about it and have better policies and deeper pockets!!

For the farangs who cry foul, what's the big problem, it's got nothing to do with you, and if your loved ones want to make 300-500 baht for an X on a paper, that's down to them, it's THEIR country!!!

this i would call Democracy...

Don't just elect the same group of politicians you have elected in the past."

Today we have to make politicians display their vision on how they will run the country."

Worked for America!

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And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

Oh yes convicted of a conflict of interest involving his mrs buying a bit of land and given 2 years, something you could probably stitch them all up with. Samak got similar for having a cookery program on TV. Leading a military coup and grabbing power unelected is obviously far less serious!

What's the deal?

By the time the next elections will be held in Thailand most previous elected politicians will have died of old age.

Let's hope so!!

So what is he gonna do if people do vote for previous politicians? Send the tanks in?

And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

Oh yes convicted of a conflict of interest involving his mrs buying a bit of land and given 2 years, something you could probably stitch them all up with. Samak got similar for having a cookery program on TV. Leading a military coup and grabbing power unelected is obviously far less serious!

He was convicted and therefore should go to gaol.

Tell me where I said anything in favour of the things you go on about in your final 2 sentences.

Mind, if you hadn't edited my post you wouldn't need to, would you?

So what is he gonna do if people do vote for previous politicians? Send the tanks in?

Hmmm, that's a though one to answer.

And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

Oh yes convicted of a conflict of interest involving his mrs buying a bit of land and given 2 years, something you could probably stitch them all up with. Samak got similar for having a cookery program on TV. Leading a military coup and grabbing power unelected is obviously far less serious!

He was convicted and therefore should go to gaol.

Tell me where I said anything in favour of the things you go on about in your final 2 sentences.

Mind, if you hadn't edited my post you wouldn't need to, would you?

People get convicted of multiple murder here and never spend one night in jail. He was stitched up just like they did with Samak, there is no real justice here, it's more like animal farm than a democracy under the rule of law.

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every time I read one of his quotes I think he is less and less smart

He should shut up and run the country

stop the photos ops and quit with the media quotes, turning in YL who knew nothing but was always there for the camera

And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

Oh yes convicted of a conflict of interest involving his mrs buying a bit of land and given 2 years, something you could probably stitch them all up with. Samak got similar for having a cookery program on TV. Leading a military coup and grabbing power unelected is obviously far less serious!

He was convicted and therefore should go to gaol.

Tell me where I said anything in favour of the things you go on about in your final 2 sentences.

Mind, if you hadn't edited my post you wouldn't need to, would you?

People get convicted of multiple murder here and never spend one night in jail. He was stitched up just like they did with Samak, there is no real justice here, it's more like animal farm than a democracy under the rule of law.

Nope.

He's guilty as sin.

As for samak, he got caught out breaking the rules and lied about it.

Whether that was enough to remove him from power is dubious. While it does show he was dishonest and a liar, he was was a politician and that is part of their DNA.

Wasting your time General Prayuth. With the morons, idiots and downright corrupt up country, that Triad will want the same bunch or closely connected to ,back ruining the country. So before there are any,so called fake elections, put into law some measures,to keep those who are criminals and hiding away, from getting involved. Until its sorted "Stay in control" and screw what the USA and others say about when to hold a vote!

And speaking of thaksin.

Pity he can't man up and come home to face the consequences of his criminality.

Oh yes convicted of a conflict of interest involving his mrs buying a bit of land and given 2 years, something you could probably stitch them all up with. Samak got similar for having a cookery program on TV. Leading a military coup and grabbing power unelected is obviously far less serious!

And one of America's major crim's (al Capone) was convicted for tax evasion, wasn't he - so do you see any difference?

What's the deal?

By the time the next elections will be held in Thailand most previous elected politicians will have died of old age.

I belive that is the plan.

And folk criticise Yingluck 5555

What's the deal?

By the time the next elections will be held in Thailand most previous elected politicians will have died of old age.

Now there's a good thought.

We ousted the people you voted for last time, please don't vote for them again.

Prayut does not need to worry about who the electorate vote for if they share the same depth and insight of the electoral process that yingluck did here.

If only she got someone to vote on her behalf.

Don't Vote For 'Previous Politicians,' Prayuth Advises Nation

generals should stay out of politics