webfact Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thai Junta Govt to Stay Until 2017: OfficialBy Khaosod EnglishJunta chairman Gen. Prayuth attending a business conference at Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, 16 July 2015BANGKOK — Thailand will not see an elected government until early 2017, according to the deputy chairman of the junta’s interim parliament, the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).Peerasak Porchit told reporters in Lopburi province on 18 July that he believes the "road map" promised by the ruling junta, which seized power from an elected government in May 2014, may be extended yet again in order to prepare for the referendum on the new constitution.Under the current schedule, which has seen the date for elections postponed several times, the referendum for the junta-drafted charter will take place in January 2016, followed by a national election in September 2016, if the charter passes the vote.But Peerasak said he believes referendum date may have to be postponed."I believe that we won't be able to hold a referendum in early 2016, because, according to the procedures, we have to print and send charter drafts to 80 percent of all households, which are about 28 million households," Peerasak said. "That will take a lot of time."He said he expects the referendum to take place in February 2016, followed by an election in December 2016, with the new government taking office in early 2017."Therefore, I believe that this government will stay until early 2017," Peerasak said. "And it will be able to deliberate on the budget for 2017 fiscal year, which will be passed by the NLA. This will benefit the people."Thailand’s last election took place in February 2013, when then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra called a snap poll in response to anti-government street protests calling for her resignation. The opposition Democrat Party boycotted the poll, and protesters blockaded voting stations in parts of Bangkok and 14 southern provinces. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1437371207 -- Khaosod English 2015-07-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Apparently the junta requires more time to line their pockets with money in this period of declining economic activity. At their age, I doubt the future success of the country is what occupies their minds, but instead what wealth can they accumulate to ensure that they and their family are able to overcome any hardships that the general populace may face. Or perhaps I am wrong... perhaps the junta are equating a constitution with laws? A constitution is not to hard to draw up... it should not take more than a couple of nights. Just pick one from any civilized country as a template. Voilà! Edited July 20, 2015 by Gumballl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uty6543 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Good. Better than any others there have been since Thaksin first came to power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 It takes a long time to kill corruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snig27 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Good. Better than any others there have been since Thaksin first came to power. Meanwhile the nation's economy is imploding in a way unlike any government since Thaksin first came to power and the country is being led by an egomaniac that media around the world regards as (their words, not mine) "a twerp". Still, new submarines are inevitably on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Good. Better than any others there have been since Thaksin first came to power. I couldn't agree more it's his Friday night centrepiece TV show which the locals have grown to love for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If there is a democratically elected govt in early 2017 I will be genuinely surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 A veiled reference to the Royal Family has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9_dBep_55mI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Soon they will announce that the referendum is postponed by 3 month so that people have enough time to read the 300 pages of the charter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thai Junta Govt to Stay Until 2017 Phew. Didn't see that one coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard60 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I do not believe this will go well with the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dageurreotype Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I do not believe this will go well with the people. Well the nascent New Democracy Movement appears to have bee effectively bullied into persuaded to keeping their mouths very quickly .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard60 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Good. Better than any others there have been since Thaksin first came to power. If you were to do some checking you find this is the same thing that happened in 1972 I believe and in 1991 - 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) And the Fat Lady has not even landed at Swampy yet ! Edited July 20, 2015 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I do not believe this will go well with the people. Only the people in TV will even notice it, so don't get your knickers in a knot about something that doesn't concern yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Canadian dollar is up today even after the interest rate cut and oil+gold tank. I was wondering why and now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Even Stevie Wonder seen this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spermwhale Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 NO way!!!! I can't believe it! Hang in there Prayuth. Don't let the haters get you down bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Canadian dollar is up today even after the interest rate cut and oil+gold tank. I was wondering why and now I know. Some underling speculates and then some third-rate news agency misrepresents that speculation an hour ago and voila, the Canadian dollar rises. Yep, that's how Forex operates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 And the Fat Lady has not even landed at Swampy yet ! Yes the USD has done rather well over the last 15 months. Perhaps you could tell us which currencies it hasn't appreciated against, or even which have fared better than the THB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyp Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 It should just read, "No more announcements about elections until 2016" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Will see if the economy tanked first or the election in 2017. Extrapolating current headwinds, I bet on the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiamaster Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Excellent news! In the meantime bring back the curfew from let's say 1-5 am. Thais are hard learners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondii Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Apparently the junta requires more time to line their pockets with money in this period of declining economic activity. At their age, I doubt the future success of the country is what occupies their minds, but instead what wealth can they accumulate to ensure that they and their family are able to overcome any hardships that the general populace may face. Or perhaps I am wrong... perhaps the junta are equating a constitution with laws? A constitution is not to hard to draw up... it should not take more than a couple of nights. Just pick one from any civilized country as a template. Voilà! And your evidence is?? Think your name describes your brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Remember the huge road sign in Chonburi town last year put up by the Junta that said that there will be democratic elections autumn 2015, wish I took a photo of it now. Edited July 20, 2015 by HiSoLowSoNoSo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogo51 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If there is a democratically elected govt in early 2017 I will be genuinely surprised. No It will be selective parliament, selected that is by the Junta, Thai stayle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJVillain Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I do not believe this will go well with the people. Oh well... The people are not allowed to complain by law! Win-win for Mr Peace and Happiness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I wonder how many of the 28 million households will read the 300 page document? That's even more paper wasted than in a Government office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equalizer Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Rubbish. what about he 15 million of those that are illiterate. Every Thai has a T.V, you must broadcast a charter draft. Air it on Mr Prayth chat show every day in script and voice over after each prime time news program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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