Buddha Issara submits 50,000 signatures in support of election delay

[smutcakes]

Phra Buddha Issara, the next figurehead of state with deputy minister Phra Suthep in tow? I wouldn't put it past Thailand for that to be waiting in the wings.

The only thing you can be sure is someone like Suthep did not do it for free. Whether he has been held over the coals on something else, been paid already or is ready to be paid up is a guaranteed. Phra Buddha Issara i am unsure on, a cynic would say he is in the same boat, and optimist would believe he is really doing something he believes in, but why align with Suthep. Well if his beliefs of the Buddhist teachings on what they are permitted to be involved in are anything like his understanding of politics, it is entirely possible he is just being led astray, and with a name like 'Issara' like his, it is easy to understand why.

[jesimps]

Phra Buddha Issara submits petition to extend reform timeframe

BANGKOK, 9 June 2015 (NNT) - Activist monk Phra Buddha Issara has gathered 50,000 signatures to petition the extension of the reform roadmap timeframe and for the Prime Minister to remain in office for another two years.

The abbot handed the petition to First Vice President of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Surachai Liengboonlertchai. The petition calls for an amendment to the 2014 interim constitution which would extend the reform timeframe for another two years, in order to further introduce reforms to various to the country before holding general elections.

Mr Surachai ensured the abbot he would forward the petition to the general NLA assembly for consideration.

-- NNT 2015-06-09

I can suggest a very good use for the paper used by this despicable object to collect signatures and it's got nothing to do with forwarding it to the NLA.

[Srikcir]

Issara didn't have to go beyond the nearest military bases to gather his signatures.

[tbthailand]

He petitioned people for their opinions? Isnt' campainging on any issue illegal at the moment?

for over a year now, 'illegal' and 'politics' has been extremely monochrome....

[tbthailand]

50,000 out of 68 million?

48500 more than your average Junta approved polls ?

The decks are getting stacked more and more but at then end of the day, the Thai people will get what they wished for.

It's when the farangs start feeling the effects as in their title deeds and all those who bought homes as companies that will see a change of attitudes.

No point in whining here, it's pissing against the wind and at the end of the day the smart people will fully know exactly why things are going the way they are.

It's no coincidence that Suthep has been vocal, could it be that the PDRC themselves have told the junta we put you there, we want reforms, gives us them or else we take to the streets? Sounds absurd doesn't it? But it isn't that absurd once you realise that it's all a game to the rich and powerful.

once you realise that it's all a game to the rich and powerful.

well, that hits the nail on the head....

[tbthailand]

and during the cold war, a famous Thai monk used the concept of merit making to justify the killing of thousands of "communists"...

I'll head off and puke now...

[Thailand]

Why is he not behind bars? He should be locked up along with suthep.

b

Because Suthep and himself amongst others were up to their necks in the whole charade with the current incumbents.

[a99az]

Politically active monks!! Guess we will soon be seeing them in banking and law and who knows hip-hop dancing with scanty clad girls.