Prayut bets with life to stop attempts to create rift in the country

[Lupatria]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

If I was Greek I would feel ashamed rooting for a totalitarian regime after what Mussolini and Hitler did to Greece in 1940.

I wonder how all the Greeks that died for democracy feel about one of their own blindingly and ignorantly supporting a man that is very similar to Mussolini.

I really feel sorry for all the Greek heroes that died defending that democracy you are now insulting.

Don't forget- Costas most probably grew up and went to school when Greece was under military rule. Looks like these tin hats did a propper brainwash job on him.

[simtemple]

In a game of death the General lost his breath........

[kennypowers]

Did he pull up in the Mercedes to the farmers' meeting?

Here's what you could have guys...maybe in the next life...if you're good in this one.

Anyone for sticky rice?

[Orac]

Who gives a damn about a national democracy? It has never worked anywhere, even in Athens. Thailand needs to restore its Republic with representation chosen by the people.

Erm, you do know what a republic is don't you???

[cmsally]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

Stockholm syndrome ??

[metisdead]

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[catweazle]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

Costas - I printed out your priceless gem of a post, laminated it, put it in my purse and will read it whenever I have had too much to drink or eat and feel sick to my stomach... Just tried it a few minutes ago... it works like a charm, the vomit shoots out straight away like in the "Exorcist", as soon as I'm finished with reading sentence two... I don't think I'll ever make it to the end... It's just too much to swallow.

Thank you for this! I always hated the "finger in the throat" thing and now have a much better tool. I even can share it with friends, since it is water proof...

[wabothai]

mr. general !!

If you haven't already, it would be wise to brush up on Germany's history after 1900.

I deleted the rest of the story I had written.

[wowfactor10]

How about closen the rift between foreigners and thais ?

based on what government is pulling of here with double pricing,land ownership,company formation,ongoing scams ?

Its clear their only intentions are to widen it.I bet you that !

[Nakajima]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

I think I just threw up a little..

As if we care that you had to trow up. Please stop wasting our time and get help.

as if we care what you think about him throwing up, stop wasting my time too.

[Acharn]

The old "democracy trap" eh....... So basically, Prayuth is no big fan of democracy in Thailand.

He is probably right. 81 years and 19 coups, I think democracy will never work here either.

Yeah, there seem to be lots of obstacles. It's a testament to human hope and perseverance that the people keep on trying.

[wowfactor10]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

Hi Costas how about Adolf Hitler did u admire him also ?

[ronthai]

Why does everybody thinks/wants this man to be perfect?

He is just a man.

He will make mistakes.

He will never please everybody.

IMO, I believe he has the right will and drive to do what is needed for Thailand.

Yes, I do not angree with all he has done, but then what "politician" ever will.

People seems to think he will become a dictator or worse. Grow up people (farangs). This is 2015 and Thailand.

Give the man a chance and that takes time.

Even in my own country I always said: "I wish politicians could only be elected, if they did NOT want the job"

[cumgranosalum]

isn't gambling illegal?

What's the penalty?

[cumgranosalum]

Why does everybody thinks/wants this man to be perfect?

He is just a man.

He will make mistakes.

He will never please everybody.

IMO, I believe he has the right will and drive to do what is needed for Thailand.

Yes, I do not angree with all he has done, but then what "politician" ever will.

People seems to think he will become a dictator or worse. Grow up people (farangs). This is 2015 and Thailand.

Give the man a chance and that takes time.

Even in my own country I always said: "I wish politicians could only be elected, if they did NOT want the job"

what do you mean "become"?

[glassdude007]

You want to clean up corruption, Mr General PM? How about you start with your own beloved military. Thailand's combined military is one-fourth that of the US, but they have 10 times MORE Generals, and they are ALL millionaires. Please don't give me that crap about how they all "married rich girls", as not even the dumbest Thai believes that.

When you clean your own house, maybe then you'll have the right to clean the house of Thailand. Until then all I hear is bull dung.

I would like to know the salary of a General and all the pay steps he might have experienced on average to get there and then have them justify how they became millionaires... does the military have mandatory investment advice for it's officers?

When do people stop accepting the Pot calling the Kettle black in this country?

As army chief, prior to his retirement at the end of September, the general received a THB1.4 million (US$43,000) annual salary.[27][28]

According to WIKKI...

[aaacorp]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

I think I just threw up a little..

Hope you are feeling better now......

I've heard it's that virus, called elections, going around.....but don't worry it will be a long time till it affects Thailand.

Strange to be against the elections, being a "greek member"...and what happen in Greece after some elections.

Your comment may be understood in two ways IMo :

1) you're a troll and a big one, no racism here, you can be a troll, you just not really subtle

2) you re blind and know nothing about military corruption and graft in Thailand, and believe me the top army men here use corruption a lot....just go have a look at some wine caves the military keeps in the transit area of Bangkok. Billions of bahts (yes with a in wines for the elite army kept there by....

[cumgranosalum]

You want to clean up corruption, Mr General PM? How about you start with your own beloved military. Thailand's combined military is one-fourth that of the US, but they have 10 times MORE Generals, and they are ALL millionaires. Please don't give me that crap about how they all "married rich girls", as not even the dumbest Thai believes that.

When you clean your own house, maybe then you'll have the right to clean the house of Thailand. Until then all I hear is bull dung.

bull dung

It would be interesting to know just where the 466.5 million Baht came from that Prayuth gave to family members shortly before becoming PM, or to know where the 128.6 million he kept came from. He certainly could not have earned that amount of money legally while working as a General, so did he inherit it all?

One of his first concerns as PM was inheritance tax! Clearly a pressing issue for the Junta!

the army - has more generals per capita than any other country in the world....and trying to work out exactly what their jobs are is impossible. They have a history of corruption that is easily on a par with any other institution in Thailand THey also have a unique role in the world - ill prepared to defend against outside threats they concentrate on threats they "perceive' internally and have a long tradition of meddling in politics. No democratic country tolerates this sort of thing

[wowfactor10]

To me it seems Thailand has fallen in the coup trap.

[pmarlowe]

i would like to know who has been running the illegal drug, timber and rare wildlife trade in the golden triangle for the past 5 decades. Men in green perhaps? And I don't mean Robin Hood and his merry men!

[Larry001]

Well at least he is trying. History will show us if he succeeds. The country certainly needs it

[Alwyn]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

He's a clown, but that aside; Perhaps you (being one of his greatest ass-kissers) can explain how that trip or anything he has done is putting his own life (rather than others..) at risk? How is any of this gambling with his own life? I'm curious

[jesimps]

That is why, I admire you Prime Minister.

You are a patriot, and a man of honour.

I believe that at the end you will succeed with your aspirations.

Thailand will be a better country with you, in charge.

I actually believe him and have believed in him from the start

Those that question his integrity sincerity and his motivation need to take a long hard look at themselves

The task he faces is not easy as there are so many people that will lose their rich corrupt incomes or at least not find it so easy going forward to do the same - Thailand has been in need of a stiff unforgiving environment for those that have found it easy to pillage and corrupt the people for so many years, they are the only voices that will be heard opposing such changes - I believe Prayuth Chan O Cha will prevail

"Those that question his integrity sincerity and his motivation need to take a long hard look at themselves"

Or just take a quick look at who is associates with.

[Dustdevil]

You want to clean up corruption, Mr General PM? How about you start with your own beloved military. Thailand's combined military is one-fourth that of the US, but they have 10 times MORE Generals, and they are ALL millionaires. Please don't give me that crap about how they all "married rich girls", as not even the dumbest Thai believes that.

When you clean your own house, maybe then you'll have the right to clean the house of Thailand. Until then all I hear is bull dung.

Thai military combined is one-fourth of the U.S.? You must be referring to the number of infantry soldiers. Otherwise, how many aircraft carriers, F-22s, F-35s, Trident subs, etc etc etc does Thailand have?

[EnglishJohn]

Prayuth knows he is betting with his life : Chalerm has already warned him that his life is in danger if he goes too far. I think this is part of the reason he hasn't gone after Thaksin.

This is the same drunken idiot who promised to be beheaded if he didn't get Thaksin back and the same dinosaur Pheu-Thai thought was an appropriate Deputy PM. And they wonder why we farang laugh at them ...

[metisdead]

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[Lobin]

spade

[sweatalot]

The old "democracy trap" eh....... So basically, Prayuth is no big fan of democracy in Thailand.

He is probably right. 81 years and 19 coups, I think democracy will never work here either.

you're kidding

He clearly knows that there was no democracy in Thailand. The word was abused by the make "yourself rich" politicians.

But about attempts to create rift - There are people who are just doing that - what can he do?

[Nickymaster]

After reading a brief History of this self proclamed Thai PM...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayut_Chan-o-cha

Speaking the "Truth", is not one of his strong points.

I/E

Prayut claimed that the army was neutral, and would not launch a coup.

or

when he sought to moderate his profile,

talking to relatives of protesters who were killed in the bloody conflict,

This when he was co-operating with the government ofYingluck Shinawatra who won parliamentary election in July 2011.

The list of this guy's speaking of Non Truth's goes on and on....

Worry some for the future of Thailand...

Maybe you should read more than a brief history before you call someone a liar.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-12-27/thai-general-refuses-to-rule-out-coup-as-unrest-drags-on

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692375-thai-army-chief-prayuth-refuses-to-rule-out-a-military-coup/

[Champneys]

Yes he only needs to be fair and not show sides and Thailand will be full of happiness. But it is clear that is not the case. No chance for reconciliation along the path he is taking. But does he really want reconciliation until he knows the most popular side cannot win an election. And that will never happen.