Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut

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Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut
THE NATION



Wissanu insists substantial changes can still be made to the new charter

BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday asked for public trust in his government and reiterated that members of the junta would not stay in power after the new constitution comes into effect.

The junta and the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) yesterday acknowledged the first draft of the new constitution completed by the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).

He urged the public to trust the "driver of the Thailand car."

"We have replaced the brakes and other spare parts," he said.

Prayut was speaking at the Army Club on the sidelines of yesterday's meeting of the five post-coup bodies - the NCPO, the Cabinet, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the National Reform Council (NRC) and the CDC.

'Gear up for next elections'

He said yesterday's meeting was aimed at reporting the progress of the five bodies in their efforts to solve the country's problems.

He urged the relevant agencies to gear up for the next general election after the new constitution comes into effect.

He called on all parties not to cause conflicts for the country and said that his government was working on ensuring social justice.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said changes can still be made to the new constitution.

The National Reform Council (NRC) will next month deliberate the final draft before referring it to the government.

"More changes can still be made at that time, even on the major principles of the constitution," he said.

Wissanu, a legal expert, said any of the five junta-appointed agencies could even make substantial changes to the draft charter, such as deleting or adding entire sections.

Wissanu, who also attended the meeting, was responding to concerns that members of the junta might attempt to stay in power after the new constitution comes into effect.

The meeting was attended by key leaders of the five bodies, including Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, NLA President Phornpetch Wichitcholchai, NRC President Thienchay Kiranandana, and CDC Chairman Borwornsak Uwanno.

It was the third meeting of the five organisations, which came into existence following the coup last May.

Security was tight at the meeting, with a joint force of police and soldiers guarding the area around Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road.

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-- The Nation 2015-03-12

[NeverSure]

He looks like he's begging. He also looks like a deer in the headlights. This man is so far out of his realm that he's lost.

[tbthailand]

"trust me"

In spite of the fact that my prediction is still that he will become Prem II, maybe there is a reason to believe the general when he says things like this....

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday asked for public trust in his government and reiterated that members of the junta would not stay in power after the new constitution comes into effect.

after all, he has enough loyal minions to send into politics... Maybe he'll even let Mark run the show again.

[chooka]

Uncle Too is a seriously funny guy. Trust me, no coup. Trust me, I won't be PM. He has totally eroded any trust that people may have had in him. Two blatant lies of no coup and no PM and and he still treats people like morons and has the audacity to say trust me.

No different to thaksin saying trust me for I am changed.

[joesanunu]

Anybody that had read the true history of Thailand has a pretty good idea what this guy is up to.

Too bad it's not published in Thailand.

[mca]

He urged the public to trust the "driver of the Thailand car."

A rather unfortunate turn of phrase.

[chooka]

He urged the public to trust the "driver of the Thailand car."

A rather unfortunate turn of phrase.

I've seen how Thais drive, guess we can put this topic to bed then as it's pretty well covered. Edited March 11, 2015 by chooka

[englishoak]

Wow thats one BRIGHT pink jacket....

I like the use of the word Hog though, I wonder if the nation knows it implies greed and piggery lol

[geriatrickid]

Thai driving is to good government what Thai management of the airline sector is to aviation safety.

[JAG]

A classic group photograph of a junta!

[Mr Somtam]

Wow thats one BRIGHT pink jacket....

I like the use of the word Hog though, I wonder if the nation knows it implies greed and piggery lol

You mean that Startrek uniform?

[LuckyLew]

If there is one thing Thai people should have learned by now is that no one in a position of power tells the truth and once they have any power they tend to like to keep a tight grip on it for as long as possible by any means possible

[brucec64]

A classic group photograph of a junta!

Give one of them a banjo and it's a "Deliverance" family photo!

[NongKhaiKid]

A classic group photograph of a junta!

A couple of them look like members of the Addams Family, no names no pack drill and no forum suspension, I hope.

[brucec64]

If there is one thing Thai people should have learned by now is that no one in a position of power tells the truth and once they have any power they tend to like to keep a tight grip on it for as long as possible by any means possible

I trust the hog more than I trust Prayuth!

[Costas2008]

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either.

Not that it matters, as we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect.

But, just think back.

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

OK he comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him.

He is the best that ever happened to Thailand.

[smutcakes]

I for one don't distrust Prayuth, i just think he is being used by more devious persons like his defense minister.

for want of better analogy, i dont think hes the shiniest shell on the beach.

[NeilSA1]

Uncle Too is a seriously funny guy. Trust me, no coup. Trust me, I won't be PM. He has totally eroded any trust that people may have had in him. Two blatant lies of no coup and no PM and and he still treats people like morons and has the audacity to say trust me.

No different to thaksin saying trust me for I am changed.

Does anyone think it would have been a bloodless coup if the general had informed that public that there was going to be a surprise coup early in the morning?

Do we know for definite that the general is going to hang on to power ?

I remember when the red shirt supporters were so convinced that Suthep was going to hang on to power, albeit he had always said he was going to give up politics, once the protests were no longer required.

[brucec64]

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either.

Not that it matters, as we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect.

But, just think back.

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

OK he comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him.

He is the best that ever happened to Thailand.

Has he ever lied???

1. There will be no coup

2. I will not be PM

And that was just the first week in power!

Edited March 12, 2015 by brucec64

[SOUTHERNSTAR]

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either.

Not that it matters, as we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect.

But, just think back.

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

OK he comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him.

He is the best that ever happened to Thailand.

Yes Costas he promised lower lottery tickets, not done. He promised to solve the taxi issues at Victory monument, not done. He promised to be fair to bòth sides, not done. He promised reconciliation, not done. I can continue but you are getting boring with your blindness.

[visionchaser45]

"Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut"

It looks like that ship has already sailed.

[brucec64]

"Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut"

It looks like that ship has already sailed.

As soon as someone asks you to trust them, then you know you are in trouble.

[yellowboat]

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

He said he was not going to usurp power and he did.

He really has done very little except drive away business and innovative people. He gets credit for the bike lanes, and that floating market, but that is hardly a reason for deposing an elected government.

Can you be specific as to what he has done that is so fantastic ?

We are all waiting for the constitution, but most bet it will take Thailand back to where the elites have greater control.

[DM07]

Oh...the weekly "trust me, we will not hang on to power"- comment!

So exciting and if you repeat it often enough, someone might actually believe it!

[Eric Loh]

A classic group photograph of a junta!

A classic group photograph of marionettes. The real power are never in the photo. Yingluck is vindicated.

[geriatrickid]

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either.

Not that it matters, as we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect.

But, just think back.

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

OK he comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him.

He is the best that ever happened to Thailand.

Ahhhh a post with multiple assumptions and ignorant generalizations. Let's have a look into what appears to be a projection of someone's psyche:

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, Really? I'm sure many people trust their spouses, partners, mother, siblings, and friends. When we take an airplane ride, we trust that the pilot will deliver us safely, right? When I go for my annual physical, I trust that the physician when he inserts his finger to check my prostate and rectum isn't going to yank my innards out when he withdraws that pain inducing finger of his

I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either. Not a very good line of logic there. The general has a track record of not being, to put it politely, trustworthy when it comes to the issues of duty and integrity. Did you forget that this is the chap who claimed multiple times that there would be no coup and that he was not planning one? Did you forget that when he should have provided assistance when the yellow mob was sabotaging the election, intimidating election officials, and stealing ballot boxes, he did nothing, not even condemn the actions? The refusal to take a stand on a fundamental issue as important as an election, spoke volumes. It seems you are oblivious to that.

we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect. Perhaps you do not. However, there are many foreigners who do have an impact. It ranges from the managing directors of firms who have an investment stake in Thailand, to the families and even members of the foreign diplomatic corps, to NGOs who have significant clout with their home country foreign affairs departments (e.g. the German human rights workers) to foreigners who participate in IMF/ ADB/WB/WHO projects and who deliver briefings to their various financial key people. Influence can even occur on the home front when spouses/partners discuss local politics, You have repeated a myth that many Thai bigwigs want foreigners to believe. All it takes is an idiotic event, and a resulting backlash for unpleasant events such as sanctions or restrictions or blacklisting to occur. What do you think the impact would be if the EU air safety group blacklisted some Thai airlines because of a bad ICAO report? What do you think the impact would be if the NGOs put pressure on their respective governments to impose sanctions? Need some examples? Look at Greece. The German taxpayers resented subsidizing the failing Greek economy and put pressure on Germany not to keep bailing out Greece. Now let's apply that to the impact of what would happen if EU or North American consumers joined a boycott of Thai seafood because of information provided by multiple expats and NGOs. What happens if the airlines of the world tell the Thai government that they can no longer fly into Thailand's airports because the airports are deemed unsafe?

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering? Yes. He promised to clean up the beaches and to take on corruption. The end result is that the beaches I have visited are worse than before. The vendors, jetskis and sunbed congestion is back in Hua Hin. Phuket is a nightmare with the violent jetski thugs and parasail touts ruling the beaches. There has been no change in the procurement policies of the government has there. Isn't it true, that with the pending large budget increase for the military that a lot more spending will occur with absolutely no oversight by government auditors.

Has he ever lied to his people? See above for examples.

He comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man. Perhaps not, but I would not consider be ridiculed a positive result.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him. He is the best that ever happened to Thailand. There is nothing to believe in. His grand plans are going nowhere. He's big on plans, but short on execution. Please read the sad poem of the immortal Robert Burns; To A Mouse. It has the line "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley", which the great American writer John Steinbeck adapted to read as; "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry".

[Fat Haggis]

As none of you ever trusted anybody in your lives, I don't expect that you will trust the Prime Minister either.

Not that it matters, as we have no impact on Thai politics, so we can blabber as long as we like without any effect.

But, just think back.

Has he ever promised something and he hasn't delivered or he is in the process of delivering?

Has he ever lied to his people?

OK he comes up with some funny statements, sometimes, but that doesn't diminish the integrity of the man.

About time you all start believing in him and stop mocking him.

He is the best that ever happened to Thailand.

What a shameful and disrespectful post Costas!!

Trust? What would you know about trust since you know better than anyone else?

Trust? I trusted my fellow security professionals every single day that they stood by me when the shit hits the fan and things went noisy.

Trusted my local nationals not to do runners when it went noisy alongside my expat brothers.. They earned that trust over and over and over again, and still do till this day.

Trust, by giving my son access to my account to take some money out when I wasn't able to do it from overseas, he earned that trust!!

Having All my salary paid into my Thai wides bank account whilst I was setting up mine, 6 figure amounts the months I work, never ever has she taken anything from that without asking first, she earned my trust.

Boarding my flights too and from the Kingdom, I trust implicitly the flight crew that the aircraft is fully operational and they have the experience and qualifications to react in any type of emergency!!!

I could go on and on an on about your misinformed post about nobody having ever trusted anyone in their lives, but so have a feeling you just wouldn't understand!!

[Srikcir]

Trust the junta not to hog power, says Prayut

This is a revealing statement in that Prayut admits that the NCPO will KEEP power after formation of a new government, just not all of the power it currently holds.

But considering the constitutional, legislative, and judicial constraints the NCPO and its clones are crafting in the formation of a new government, I have to wonder eactly what power would be left to an elected government? It seems only the "power" to be elected will be granted to the Thai people. The NCPO will still retain sovereign power over Thais. The NCPO will determine at any one time the extent it is willing to grant rights and liberties to Thais. Indeed, the NCPO will effectively choke off any future democratic evolution in Thailand and essentially create a one-party system more in common with communist countries.

Thank you General Prayut for your honesty.

[FangFerang]

Five Chinese Thais promising the native brown Thais they will get a fair share of the power they never had when the charter written for other Thais comes into effect by a vote of Bangkok Thais.

Um Ok. Sure. I would live to buy the North Pole for a billion baht.

[Thian]

Thanks to this General Bangkok is a much safer place to live or be on holiday. The pavements are being cleared, corruption stopped, police reformed, no more fighting protestors, no more roadblocks.

Keep it up General, we are happy with you here in the city.