Prayut threatens to hold onto power indefinitely

[DM07]

...but...but...Thaksin...Red Shirts...but...but...

Relax guys- it is all another humorous attempt at political-satire and comedy by the oh-so-funny ex-general!

[Squeegee]

"I want to tell all of you that I am not discouraged but I am getting more angry. I am a fighter. So don't say anything to discourage me," he said during Wednesday's press meeting."

In other words, he's going to continue to develop as he has been doing, going further and further towards anger, threats, staying in power, going against his claims when he first took control, ie. 'only temporary until democracy comes back' etc. and eventually.. action.

With this attitude, it's inevitable things will aggravate and exacerbate.

Square peg = 20th century person

Round hole = 21st century world

I'd be rubbing my hands together in anticipation of even better laughs if it wasn't for the feeling that soon all this is not going to seem so funny.

[aaacorp]

I told you Prime Minister..........Think before you open your mouth........think and don't let anger overcome you.

You are not an Army man any more, you are the Prime Minister of Thailand.

If you could do that sometimes.......you would have been the best.

good boy... at least we know who will support him against all evidences this man will never give back the power he stole

[ldiablo]

Was there every any doubt in anyone's mind that this guy has no intention of holding elections and really does plan on keeping all the power to his power hungry self.

[casindonet]

I'm sure the fans of "the good general" will arrive soon and explain that this is better than Thaksin.

Or another 1 of his joke

[aaacorp]

Finally i understand why they banned Tropico game...because he plays the game himself and enjoy it...

[trainman34014]

Not in an ear stroking mood today then ? Lol.

[geriatrickid]

I am beginning to develop a fondness for this chap. He is doing far more to elevate the former Yingluck government than it could have done on its own. He is also singlehandedly rehabilitating both the previous Thaksin and Yingluck administrations all the while causing his dwindling support base to have heart palpitations and apoplexy.

If he keeps this up, we may see a new development, and one that doesn't bode well for national stability.

[drand11]

Prayut is such an idiot... He is no better than Burma's former Junta Leader...

and He certainly has no clue at all about Democracy. Do Thai's care so little about personal freedoms? Incredible.

[Prbkk]

Now he's moved on to the Brer Rabbit approach. Tedious.

[LuckyLew]

Every time he opens his mouth he decreases the sum total of human knowledge

[Anthony5]

Not a wise thing to say when you are off for meeting with Ban Ki Moon in the near future

As much as I am not a fan , I don't think that comment should be taken seriously

I haven't taken anything that he has said since 22 May seriously.

[retsdon]

It gets worse. This piece has just appeared from Reuters.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/25/kill-journalists-report-truth-thai-leader-prayuth-chan-ocha

Can't imagine that it will do a lot for tourism or foreign direct investment.

[Srikcir]

I told you Prime Minister..........Think before you open your mouth........think and don't let anger overcome you.

You are not an Army man any more, you are the Prime Minister of Thailand.

If you could do that sometimes.......you would have been the best.

He is still an army man!

He is chief of the military junta NCPO where he gets his absolute powers. And while he may be the PM of Thailand, he is NOT PM of the Thai people.

Edited March 25, 2015 by Srikcir

[geriatrickid]

It gets worse. This piece has just appeared from Reuters.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/25/kill-journalists-report-truth-thai-leader-prayuth-chan-ocha

Can't imagine that it will do a lot for tourism or foreign direct investment.

Great Zeus. This wasn't reported in the local Thai media was it?

Last month Gen Prayuth said he had the power to shut down news outlets, and on Wednesday he took an even harsher line. “We’ll probably just execute them,” said Prayuth, without a trace of a smile, when asked by reporters how the government would deal with those who do not adhere to the official line.

The international journalists organization is going to going ballistic on this. The general is forcing the EU to impose sanctions and he just made it tougher for the USA to go easier on him. If true, he just basically killed the special trade agreement that Thailand was negotiating with Canada and has backed all the signatories on the free media agreement into a corner. Major political blunder, even if it will be dismissed as "joking".

[retsdon]

It gets worse. This piece has just appeared from Reuters.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/25/kill-journalists-report-truth-thai-leader-prayuth-chan-ocha

Can't imagine that it will do a lot for tourism or foreign direct investment.

Great Zeus. This wasn't reported in the local Thai media was it?

Last month Gen Prayuth said he had the power to shut down news outlets, and on Wednesday he took an even harsher line. Well probably just execute them, said Prayuth, without a trace of a smile, when asked by reporters how the government would deal with those who do not adhere to the official line.

The international journalists organization is going to going ballistic on this. The general is forcing the EU to impose sanctions and he just made it tougher for the USA to go easier on him. If true, he just basically killed the special trade agreement that Thailand was negotiating with Canada and has backed all the signatories on the free media agreement into a corner. Major political blunder, even if it will be dismissed as "joking".

Hardly surprising that Thai local media dodged the quote - given the content...

[heybruce]

I'm sure the fans of "the good general" will arrive soon and explain that this is better than Thaksin.

My dog could do a better job than Thaksin, and without raping and pillaging the entire country and its people.

I would have agreed (at one point) that Thaksin was a good PM "if" I didn't already know how little he cares for the people, how much he's cost the country and how much money he stole before, during and still now.

Only twelve minutes before the standard "but, but, but....Thaksin!" diversion. I give you credit for staying on top of things, the PM has said so many embarrassing things lately the Prayuth fan club must be very busy trying to divert attention.

Edited March 25, 2015 by heybruce

[rubl]

I'm sure the fans of "the good general" will arrive soon and explain that this is better than Thaksin.

My dog could do a better job than Thaksin, and without raping and pillaging the entire country and its people.

I would have agreed (at one point) that Thaksin was a good PM "if" I didn't already know how little he cares for the people, how much he's cost the country and how much money he stole before, during and still now.

Only twelve minutes before the standard "but, but, but....Thaksin!" diversion. I give you credit for staying on top of things, the PM has said so many embarrassing things lately the Prayuth fan club must be very busy trying to divert attention.

So, pray tell what in the topic is so embarrassing? The only thing I see is the need to threaten as a few still cause more and more delay in necessary reforms.

[smedly]

without reading any other posts on this thread I'm going to comment

This country is lost as far as a democracy is concerned, you can have all the elections you want but if solves nothing - history clearly shows us that.

Is this corrupt ridden country ready for an election - was it ever ready for an election - I have to say no to both - history clearly shows us that

This whole pile of bull about democracy really is just that, Thailand needs someone who can lead the country into the future

There is no place for terrorist redshirts

There is no place for Evil men like Thaksin - fuQ off with your money and leave the country and people alone

It is time all the Thai people got together and removed this supposed division that actually doesn't exist unless you are on the payroll to push the agenda

[Plutojames88]

This was obvious a long time ago -

And people are entitled to perverted justiciary outlook in approving a military rule and no democracy in Thailand .....even if the poor Thais Themselves may not.

Opinions clearly are going to become a thing of the past.

And that's just gutless .

Dangerous

And most importantly internationally unacceptable to key players ......

In the past expats have quietly reassured themselves Thailand always finds a peaceful solution and things will be ok....it always is?

This time you might do better taking a "cold shower and a long walk "then read comments about shooting news reporters and never relinquishing power.

I sold my assets and can leave anytime .

This place is about to become a powder keg

[lildragon]

Top two threads I saw tonight here had 'Prayuth warns this' and I see these reports daily. This man needs to realise the world won't fall rank and file for him. Or just get a spokesman. He makes a fool out of himself near enough every time he speaks.

[heybruce]

I'm sure the fans of "the good general" will arrive soon and explain that this is better than Thaksin.

My dog could do a better job than Thaksin, and without raping and pillaging the entire country and its people.

I would have agreed (at one point) that Thaksin was a good PM "if" I didn't already know how little he cares for the people, how much he's cost the country and how much money he stole before, during and still now.

Only twelve minutes before the standard "but, but, but....Thaksin!" diversion. I give you credit for staying on top of things, the PM has said so many embarrassing things lately the Prayuth fan club must be very busy trying to divert attention.

So, pray tell what in the topic is so embarrassing? The only thing I see is the need to threaten as a few still cause more and more delay in necessary reforms.

Really? You can read the article and not see anything embarrassing about Prayuth threatening to make himself PM-for-life and asking:

"Why is there all this fuss about elections?" he also asked. "(If there's no election) will anyone die?"

Do you understand the concept of a free society with elections, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, a military that is subordinate to the civilian government, and so many other things Thailand lacks and is not going to get under the junta?

Who is being threatened except the press, and why are they threatened other than for asking legitimate questions? What reforms are being held up, and who is holding them up other than the junta?

[MaiChai]

AFP never liked Prayut. I always get the impression they have a bias towards the redshirts and Taksin?

[Andrew65]

I'm sure the fans of "the good general" will arrive soon and explain that this is better than Thaksin.

My dog could do a better job than Thaksin, and without raping and pillaging the entire country and its people.

I would have agreed (at one point) that Thaksin was a good PM "if" I didn't already know how little he cares for the people, how much he's cost the country and how much money he stole before, during and still now.

So Thailand is now going to get leaders that will not do that - no, thought not.

Thailands economy boomed under Mr T. He also did what democrats do the world over, identified a constituency of people, and then promised them public-spending, and delivered. (They got the impression that there was at last, someone in Bangkok who gave a toss about them!)

A can has been kicked down the road in Thailand, to quote a famous Irish "politician", "They haven't gone away you know!".

[EyesWideOpen]

I want to thank Prayut for helping me indirectly on the visa for my

Thai wife to go to America. With my application I am going to

enclose a cover letter that says with the political situation

deteriorating by the day here,and Thailand clearly moving into

a d********p, it would be cruel and punishing to her to deny her

a visa and force her to stay here. Plus I feel that there is far

worse in civil disobedience waiting down the road here.

Thaksin must be loving every minute of the bizarre Prayut

comedy show that is alienating the entire country. Everyone knows

the expression about absolute power corrupting absolutely, I have

just never seen it played out in front of me....Threatening reporters

is NOT going to play well in international media.

Edited March 25, 2015 by EyesWideOpen

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Indefinitely will not be very long if he not hires a good PR guy.

[Ricardo]

This is like deja-vue, all over again, perhaps the PM should next declare that his government will be in-power for at least twenty years ?

Or better, perhaps he needs to focus more on the many other tasks in-hand, and leave the public-statements to his P.R.-people, like a certain former-PM, who hasn't given an embarrassing statement-to-the-media in simply ages, having learned his lesson that the words will come back at him ?

[bruceybonus]

Top two threads I saw tonight here had 'Prayuth warns this' and I see these reports daily. This man needs to realise the world won't fall rank and file for him. Or just get a spokesman. He makes a fool out of himself near enough every time he speaks.

Exactly, better to be thought of as a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt

[Laughing Gravy]

Prayut Chan-O-Cha, who was appointed as prime minister a few months after seizing power in a coup last May, appeared irritated when he met reporters shortly before flying to Brunei, frequently raising his voice and shaking his head.

Can someone please tell me who appointed him? Wasn't it himself?

[yellowboat]

"Why is there all this fuss about elections?" he also asked. "(If there's no election) will anyone die?"

"I want to tell all of you that I am not discouraged but I am getting more angry. I am a fighter. So don't say anything to discourage me," he said during Wednesday's press meeting.

Why Thailand is not taken seriously anymore. Why businesses and good people are leaving.