webfact Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Article 44 'Not a Problem,' Says PrayuthBy Khaosod EnglishBANGKOK — Thailand's junta chairman has brushed off concerns about Article 44, a constitutional clause invoked last night that grants him near-absolute power."No problem," Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters today when he was asked to comment on the Article, which he used for the first time last night after repealing martial law.Pressed by journalists to comment, the general waved his hand and said, "What? It's nothing. It's been there all along. I have always had it, you know, Article 44."Gen. Prayuth made another brief comment to reporters earlier in the day, saying he has been "in good mood" since last night.Article 44 of the interim charter, which was penned by the junta shortly after the May 2014 coup, authorizes Gen. Prayuth to unilaterally intervene in the face of any perceived threats to national security, the economy, the monarchy, or state affairs. Any order Gen. Prayuth promulgates through Article 44 will be deemed legal and binding, the clause states.Citing the Article, Gen. Prayuth issued several orders last night to retain key powers granted to the military under martial law, such as soldiers’ authority to detain suspects without charge, censor the media, and ban political gatherings, among other powers.Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1427958463 -- Khaosod English 2015-04-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lildragon Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have ultimate power and am answerable to no one. Yeah, it's nothing 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Linky Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 Of course he has been in a good mood since last night. He's officially God now. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Of course he has been in a good mood since last night. He's officially God now. Nope ... he is above God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toknarok Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 In the OP it states "grants him near-absolute power' In my reading of Article 44 it would seem that that he has granted himself absolute power. Can anyone enlighten me as to what he is prevented in doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Article 44 is "no problem", officially. Any argument to the contrary might be considered disturbing. Well, in that case, let's celebrate. Bartender! Another round for me and my mates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Costas2008 Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 Why are you all afraid of article 44? What have you done or intend doing to be so afraid of it? Or it's because you have to write something against the Prime Minister. Don't worry your lives will not change to the slightest but I'm sorry can't help you of being miserable. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prbkk Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 Mandy Rice-Davies in action 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewug Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max72 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Why are you all afraid of article 44? What have you done or intend doing to be so afraid of it? Or it's because you have to write something against the Prime Minister. Don't worry your lives will not change to the slightest but I'm sorry can't help you of being miserable. Nobody can more miserable than who enjoys and celebrates at journalists being threatened of summary executions and students and teachers jailed and tortured to death and children being enforced to slavery.(who dared to denunce it is himself in jail) Let's hope this will happen to Greece too. Countries don't need democracy , they need discipline, obedience and military dictatorships. As some Thai generals said few years ago, 150 000 deaths are a good price to keep the power, I think next time Greeks will protest for lack of job or food , the army should shoot a couple of millions of them. In this way they will go in the perfect path of happiness and "peace" you wish for Thailand. Edited April 2, 2015 by max72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 "Article 44 of the interim charter, which was penned by the junta shortly after the May 2014 coup, authorizes Gen. Prayuth to unilaterally intervene in the face of any perceived threats to national security, the economy, the monarchy, or state affairs. Any order Gen. Prayuth promulgates through Article 44 will be deemed legal and binding, the clause states." BullShit. It was not penned at that time, and has been penned in very recent times - 2 months. Prove to me, seeing as you wrote this, that it was penned SHORTLY after May 2014. This is a downright lie. I dare you to answer me - reporters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 Why are you all afraid of article 44? What have you done or intend doing to be so afraid of it? Or it's because you have to write something against the Prime Minister. Don't worry your lives will not change to the slightest but I'm sorry can't help you of being miserable. Nobody can more miserable than who enjoys and celebrates at journalists being threatened of summary executions and students and teachers jailed and tortured to death and children being enforced to slavery.(who dared to denunce it is himself in jail) Let's hope this will happen to Greece too. Countries don't need democracy , they need discipline, obedience and military dictatorships. As some Thai generals said few years ago, 150 000 deaths are a good price to keep the power, I think next time Greeks will protest for lack of job or food , the army should shoot a couple of millions of them. In this way they will go in the perfect path of happiness and "peace" you wish for Thailand. It isn't a case of Costas' who's afraid question. It is the case that he views all from a somewhat Western point of view, and not a Thai one. Costas, farang lives may not change - but did you ever consider that many of us are married and have THAI children, and it is their future we care about? You seem to be a day to day liver, and have no long-term view of prospects that are LIKELY ahead for Thais but consider only your own concerns. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 Why are you all afraid of article 44? What have you done or intend doing to be so afraid of it? Or it's because you have to write something against the Prime Minister. Don't worry your lives will not change to the slightest but I'm sorry can't help you of being miserable. Sorry Costas, but your posts are getting just a little pathetic!! If you don't see a problem with that the legislative, the executive and and the judiciary branches being in the hands of a hot tempered ex-general, then it says a lot about you!! (I am being very polite here) 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Why are you all afraid of article 44? What have you done or intend doing to be so afraid of it? Or it's because you have to write something against the Prime Minister. Don't worry your lives will not change to the slightest but I'm sorry can't help you of being miserable. Did you ask Theinsutham Suthijittaseranee? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. From another thread on the subject today: The State Department said in an email to AFP that it had yet to see full details of the proposal, but that it would welcome the lifting of martial law. "It is important that any new security measure end the practice of trying civilians in military courts, end detention without charge, and allow individuals to freely exercise fundamental rights, including the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly," the statement late Wednesday added. "We are concerned that moving to a security order under Article 44 will not accomplish any of these objectives. We would welcome the actual, full restoration of civil liberties in Thailand," it said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likener1 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I can almost understand, which is worrying, why the PM is happy. Internationally denounced over martial law he has scrapped it, so now everyone abroad will be happy as well. Article 44 is not martial law so surely no fair minded person could complain about it and anyone who does is obviously unfair which is why Article 44 is in place. Surely no one can see the harm in that ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Many problem in Thailand at 2:50...... http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/04/01/prayuth-shows-language-skills-australian-reporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBeerbelly Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Slightly off topic.....today during lunch I asked my Thai colleagues how long Prayut would stay in power. Their answered 5-10 years......and they were not joking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I can almost understand, which is worrying, why the PM is happy. Internationally denounced over martial law he has scrapped it, so now everyone abroad will be happy as well. Article 44 is not martial law so surely no fair minded person could complain about it and anyone who does is obviously unfair which is why Article 44 is in place. Surely no one can see the harm in that ?. Still sponsoring crisps, Gary? Edit: ooops... misread the name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Many problem in Thailand at 2:50...... http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2015/04/01/prayuth-shows-language-skills-australian-reporter Double post. Pair of B O L L O C K S. Edited April 2, 2015 by Commerce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 "Article 44 'not a problem,'..." Yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewug Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. Thailand martial law replacement criticised by US http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32157204 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffinator Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yes as happy as a sandboy with ultimate power with zero opposition. Oh dear. Storm clouds are gathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunduhpostman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) OK, up to you! No promplem, sure! Edited April 2, 2015 by Shaunduhpostman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. Thailand martial law replacement criticised by US http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32157204 Appreciated. A shame it didn't explain the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, - in-depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewug Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It might be a problem now. The U.S. just said they weren't to happy about it. And I sure other countries are not either. link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. Thailand martial law replacement criticised by US http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32157204 Appreciated. A shame it didn't explain the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, - in-depth. What truth are you looking for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeworldwide Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 He's correct. Article 44 is not the problem...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commerce Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 link! ...... where the US said not too happy about it. Thailand martial law replacement criticised by US http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32157204 Appreciated. A shame it didn't explain the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, - in-depth. What truth are you looking for??? the rejection of ubhatobhayañjanaka ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewug Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 What is ubhatobhayañjanaka ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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