Prayuth Fumes at Politicians Critical of Charter

[metisdead]

A post containing an intentional aberrant misspelling of a politicians name has been removed.

[oneday]

"...politicians have no right to criticize the new constitution being drafted under the junta’s oversight..."

This is not a statement from a man who believes in Democracy, but from a man who only believes in one thing, HIMSELF. When he says "junta's oversight" he is really saying "ME".

[KarenBravo]

His outburst against the media, and those who have opinions worth listening to, very quickly put me off this man being the "new messiah" he's far from it, he should have stuck to his guns and promises, and held elections in the latter part of this year, he has NO inkling to do so, as he will then become a nobody with zero power, just a voice that can be told to shut up. He has drunk from the power and absolute power cup, and lapped it up so much, he can't stop.

He's not the "new messiah", he's a very naughty boy.

[MockingJay]

Well, simply put them in an attitude adjustment camp and reinstall submissive puppets, sir! What seems to be the problem?

[yellowboat]

Again, those westerns and educated Thais who supported this usurping of power should be ashamed of themselves. "Why do the media give a platform to these people?" is just one of many comments that are disgraceful. How can progressive societies even bear having this man visit them ?

[Benmart]

The mortal enemies of tyranny are freedom of assembly, freedom of the press and freedom of speech.

[Emster23]

I do wish he'd take his ball, go home and pout.

[tigermoth]

Yes, a very dangerous person indeed. It is clearly obvious that elections are a long way away. An election is exactly that, the right to criticize the opposition party and therefore vote for the one with what the person regards as offering the best future. He obviously does not believe this is the way just, no opposition, no criticisim, no media to explain the views of all, no innocent before guilty, no civilian rule and total military control over all forever.

[Baerboxer]

What is the man's problem, for God's sake? His fellow Thai citizens have every right to like or criticise the charter. Why doesn't he pack up and leave if he has such a downer on his own people? What makes him so damn special?

C'mon Baboon. He's an ex career officer who was C-in-C of the Royal Thai Army. Do you think he's used to anyone daring to criticize, speak against, or challenge his decisions and orders?

He's been out of the Army a short while and jumped straight into the PM's job, which became vacant due to a coup led by the army he commanded.

He's not likely to change his style - worked o k for him so far.

[Baerboxer]

Their main grievance is a clause creating a military-stacked committee with the authority to unilaterally intervene and take any action in the event future governments are unable to exercise their power due to “chaos.”

When is a coup d'etat *not* a coup d'etat? Why, of course --- when it's authorized in the Charter. A coup by any other name is still a -- er, impeachment?

After all these decades of unauthorized coup d'etats, why, with a stroke of the pen, they'll now be authorized. Amazing.

One of the main issues the junta lovers had with the previous government is that they tried to "sneak" an amnesty bill through parliament.

And here we have their dear leader wanting to write the legality of coups into the constitution!

Amazing, indeed...

Which goes to prove neither are particular interested in the people, democracy or a fair society.

Same same, different gang.

[MZurf]

Their main grievance is a clause creating a military-stacked committee with the authority to unilaterally intervene and take any action in the event future governments are unable to exercise their power due to “chaos.”

When is a coup d'etat *not* a coup d'etat? Why, of course --- when it's authorized in the Charter. A coup by any other name is still a -- er, impeachment?

After all these decades of unauthorized coup d'etats, why, with a stroke of the pen, they'll now be authorized. Amazing.

One of the main issues the junta lovers had with the previous government is that they tried to "sneak" an amnesty bill through parliament.

And here we have their dear leader wanting to write the legality of coups into the constitution!

Amazing, indeed...

Which goes to prove neither are particular interested in the people, democracy or a fair society.

Same same, different gang.

Couldn't agree more. But the fact remains that one group was chosen by the voters and the other group was chosen by themselves, and I'm a firm believer in letting the voters decide for themselves.

[LannaGuy]

What is the man's problem, for God's sake? His fellow Thai citizens have every right to like or criticise the charter. Why doesn't he pack up and leave if he has such a downer on his own people? What makes him so damn special?

C'mon Baboon. He's an ex career officer who was C-in-C of the Royal Thai Army. Do you think he's used to anyone daring to criticize, speak against, or challenge his decisions and orders?

He's been out of the Army a short while and jumped straight into the PM's job, which became vacant due to a coup led by the army he commanded.

He's not likely to change his style - worked o k for him so far.

I actually agree, for once (gulp!), and Im of the firm view he can never make the transition from Army God to PM of a democracy

[mikemac]

So he wants to ban politics?

....................“They have no right to suggest that to anyone. Do they have the right?” Prayuth told reporters yesterday. “Why do the media give a platform to these people?”...................

No, not politics, just anyone who dares to disagree with him.

[baboon]

What is the man's problem, for God's sake? His fellow Thai citizens have every right to like or criticise the charter. Why doesn't he pack up and leave if he has such a downer on his own people? What makes him so damn special?

C'mon Baboon. He's an ex career officer who was C-in-C of the Royal Thai Army. Do you think he's used to anyone daring to criticize, speak against, or challenge his decisions and orders?

He's been out of the Army a short while and jumped straight into the PM's job, which became vacant due to a coup led by the army he commanded.

He's not likely to change his style - worked o k for him so far.

Certainly a fair point, but I never could abide that type of authoritarian individual. One on one, without rank or lackeys to back them up, it is interesting to see how keen such people are to throw their weight around.

But that is another matter. Look, he has had a year and a half in the job he invited himself to. He should either be prepared to take what comes with the territory - criticism will only become more vociferous as time passes - or step aside. His anger management issues should not be the problem of the other 65 million Thai citizens.

[Anthony5]

When is a coup d'etat *not* a coup d'etat? Why, of course --- when it's authorized in the Charter. A coup by any other name is still a -- er, impeachment?

After all these decades of unauthorized coup d'etats, why, with a stroke of the pen, they'll now be authorized. Amazing.

One of the main issues the junta lovers had with the previous government is that they tried to "sneak" an amnesty bill through parliament.

And here we have their dear leader wanting to write the legality of coups into the constitution!

Amazing, indeed...

Which goes to prove neither are particular interested in the people, democracy or a fair society.

Same same, different gang.

Couldn't agree more. But the fact remains that one group was chosen by the voters and the other group was chosen by themselves, and I'm a firm believer in letting the voters decide for themselves.

Prayuth was also chosen by the voters, only difference was that this election was an invitation only event.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Anthony5

[Baerboxer]

What is the man's problem, for God's sake? His fellow Thai citizens have every right to like or criticise the charter. Why doesn't he pack up and leave if he has such a downer on his own people? What makes him so damn special?

C'mon Baboon. He's an ex career officer who was C-in-C of the Royal Thai Army. Do you think he's used to anyone daring to criticize, speak against, or challenge his decisions and orders?

He's been out of the Army a short while and jumped straight into the PM's job, which became vacant due to a coup led by the army he commanded.

He's not likely to change his style - worked o k for him so far.

Certainly a fair point, but I never could abide that type of authoritarian individual. One on one, without rank or lackeys to back them up, it is interesting to see how keen such people are to throw their weight around.

But that is another matter. Look, he has had a year and a half in the job he invited himself to. He should either be prepared to take what comes with the territory - criticism will only become more vociferous as time passes - or step aside. His anger management issues should not be the problem of the other 65 million Thai citizens.

Actually he doesn't even need to act like this. He has ultimate power and could simply laugh at the critics because they aren't going to make a blind bit of difference. He could simply dispel them with a few well chosen words, rather than bully boy threats and rages.

But, he's used to having orders obeyed, and smartly too. He could control the army as he saw fit. Now he can't do that. The economy, climate effects, 65 million people - he has to manage reactions and responses to forces he can't control with an order. As the pressures rise expect more anger and knee jerks, unless he really chooses to change style and learn.

Very very few senior ex military officers are able to transition in successful senior political positions, with some notable exceptions.

[fasteddie]

Yes they "have the right", they are elected politicians and you are just a dictator and traitor to your country.

[T_Dog]

Article from the Economist inferring all this politics is just a delaying tactic.

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21664234-thailand-spins-circles-generals-friends-vote-down-their-draft-constitution-curiouser-and