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[Lite Beer]

Multi-colour shirt group urges NLA to delay next election by 2 years

BANGKOK, 6 September 2015 (NNT) - Members of the multi-color shirt group have asked the National Legislative Assembly to consider postponing the next election in order to settle conflicts in the country.

NLA’s First Vice President Surachai Liengboonlertchai has accepted a letter from the multi-color shirt group, asking for the poll postponement because of unstable political situation in Thailand.

Group leader Tul Sitthisomwong said that Thailand is not ready for the election just yet because political divisiveness still continues and it is likely that there will be violent protests after the general election.

He stated that the NLA should consider delaying the national poll by at least two years while setting a special committee to study causes of conflicts and propose solution to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to implement.

Mr. Surachai told the group that he will propose the issue to NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai for consideration.

-- NNT 2015-09-06

[NaRangsit]

This country has a lot of growing up to do.

[deckape]

it's just a slow moving train wreck one year after another.

Oh well, guess I will turn my attention to the anticipated US Government shutdown...

[ezzra]

Multi coloured shirts... aren't they the gay and lesbian front movements colours?

[Mango Bob]

Two years, three years, it doesn't matter. As long as you have a self appoint PM who rules under section 44 and refuse to let people have freedom of speech you will never have a country where the people are free to express their options. It like living in a house where the father rules over the family.

[multatuli]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

[MZurf]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

[halloween]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

If you stopped looking at them through deep-red glasses, you might be able to discern the various colours. IIRC they object to criminal behaviour of elected politicians, best to disparage them as Bangkok elites or some other garbage.

[MZurf]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

If you stopped looking at them through deep-red glasses, you might be able to discern the various colours. IIRC they object to criminal behaviour of elected politicians, best to disparage them as Bangkok elites or some other garbage.

You mean the "multi-colored" group led by the guy that e.g. the Asian Correspondent has labeled as an anti-Thaksin royalist??

[halloween]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

If you stopped looking at them through deep-red glasses, you might be able to discern the various colours. IIRC they object to criminal behaviour of elected politicians, best to disparage them as Bangkok elites or some other garbage.

You mean the "multi-colored" group led by the guy that e.g. the Asian Correspondent has labeled as an anti-Thaksin royalist??

This might surprise you, but that description fits a very large number of Thais.

[LannaGuy]

the multi-coloured shirt group (all shades of yellow)

[LannaGuy]

This might surprise you, but that description fits a very large number of Thais.

used to...

[MZurf]

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

If you stopped looking at them through deep-red glasses, you might be able to discern the various colours. IIRC they object to criminal behaviour of elected politicians, best to disparage them as Bangkok elites or some other garbage.

You mean the "multi-colored" group led by the guy that e.g. the Asian Correspondent has labeled as an anti-Thaksin royalist??

This might surprise you, but that description fits a very large number of Thais.

No surprise at all. I know there are many yellow shirts. But the reds are many more as seen in every election the last 9 years.

[heybruce]

Why can't the group that's against elections just agree on a joint shirt color?

May I suggest brown?

If you stopped looking at them through deep-red glasses, you might be able to discern the various colours. IIRC they object to criminal behaviour of elected politicians, best to disparage them as Bangkok elites or some other garbage.

You mean the "multi-colored" group led by the guy that e.g. the Asian Correspondent has labeled as an anti-Thaksin royalist??

This might surprise you, but that description fits a very large number of Thais.

But not enough to win an election.

[Srikcir]

Tul Sitthisomwong is anti-Thaksin royalist, pro-lese majeste law.

He is a man with a clear political agenda and unlike other groups with political messages, he is allowed to publicize his group's position.

[Praematura]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

[Jon Wetherall]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

IMHO, Prayuth will not allow an election and will in no circumstances relinquish his stolen power. IMHO he will lie to the international community, try to hoodwink them and deceive the Thai people into thinking he is not in the process of destroying the Thai economy.

The wildcard is the International Community and I believe they know Prayuth has tried to dupe them, and take a dim view of it. If I'm right, the first payback will be the fishing industry. The second will be aviation and the third will be the TIP report. Thailand is on the path to becoming a pariah state and Thais have Mr Prayuth and his sponsors to thank for that. Thailand, if it is not careful will be the new Billy No-Mates of ASEAN.

It'll be interesting to see if I am right. I think I am but hey, I've been wrong before...

Edited September 6, 2015 by Jon Wetherall

[MZurf]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

IMHO, Prayuth will not allow an election and will in no circumstances relinquish his stolen power. IMHO he will lie to the international community, try to hoodwink them and deceive the Thai people into thinking he is not in the process of destroying the Thai economy.

The wildcard is the International Community and I believe they know Prayuth has tried to dupe them, and take a dim view of it. If I'm right, the first payback will be the fishing industry. The second will be aviation and the third will be the TIP report. Thailand is on the path to becoming a pariah state and Thais have Mr Prayuth and his sponsors to thank for that. Thailand, if it is not careful will be the new Billy No-Mates of ASEAN.

It'll be interesting to see if I am right. I think I am but hey, I've been wrong before...

Uncle Too will not voluntarily relinquish power until a certain transition has been completed to the old elite's satisfaction and the international community is very well aware of it.

[JAG]

You mean the "multi-colored" group led by the guy that e.g. the Asian Correspondent has labeled as an anti-Thaksin royalist??

This might surprise you, but that description fits a very large number of Thais.

But not enough to win an election.

Which is why there wont be one in the foreseeable future.

[JAG]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

IMHO, Prayuth will not allow an election and will in no circumstances relinquish his stolen power. IMHO he will lie to the international community, try to hoodwink them and deceive the Thai people into thinking he is not in the process of destroying the Thai economy.

The wildcard is the International Community and I believe they know Prayuth has tried to dupe them, and take a dim view of it. If I'm right, the first payback will be the fishing industry. The second will be aviation and the third will be the TIP report. Thailand is on the path to becoming a pariah state and Thais have Mr Prayuth and his sponsors to thank for that. Thailand, if it is not careful will be the new Billy No-Mates of ASEAN.

It'll be interesting to see if I am right. I think I am but hey, I've been wrong before...

Burma, but with a tourist industry(albeit one in decline).

[Jon Wetherall]

Why would anyone listen to Tul? I'd rather poke myself in the eye with a pencil.

[Jon Wetherall]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

IMHO, Prayuth will not allow an election and will in no circumstances relinquish his stolen power. IMHO he will lie to the international community, try to hoodwink them and deceive the Thai people into thinking he is not in the process of destroying the Thai economy.

The wildcard is the International Community and I believe they know Prayuth has tried to dupe them, and take a dim view of it. If I'm right, the first payback will be the fishing industry. The second will be aviation and the third will be the TIP report. Thailand is on the path to becoming a pariah state and Thais have Mr Prayuth and his sponsors to thank for that. Thailand, if it is not careful will be the new Billy No-Mates of ASEAN.

It'll be interesting to see if I am right. I think I am but hey, I've been wrong before...

Burma, but with a tourist industry(albeit one in decline).

And without the natural charm of the Burmese army.

[nong38]

I am sure that can be arranged. An agreed new constitution is not going arrive in the near future so the current administration will continue for the foreseeable future. Now that might not be what some might see as democracy but most people seem happy with the current leaders and what they are doing and trying to do and when an election is called there is all those loudspeaker vans from dawn to dusk for how many weeks? Please spare me that! I like most Thais just want a peaceful life, go about our daily business and enjoy things without any of the rallies and violence of the past.

Edited September 6, 2015 by nong38

[NeverSure]

The one thing that could do the Junta in is the economy. Just sayin'...

The elite can't have an election because the red shirts would win. The junta is between a rock and a hard place - can't have an election but can't control the economy. This could possibly crash in on Uncle Too. No predictions, but it could.

[choff56]

Haha Thailand isn't ready for a democratic election because of political divisions? Amazing. The one thing ALL political parties agree on is they don't want the juntas constitution. 2 more years of these generals bungling the economy, maybe the baht will in fact get above 40 sooner than later.

Yes, then we can all cash in just before the civil war.

[MaiChai]

Democracy, equally for all, is an alien concept in Thailand. So where does Thailand begin with Democratic elections? If its not super rich politicians running the government then its the super rich elites? As far as i can see they are as bad as each other? Anyone have a solution?

[Denim]

Multicolored shirts? 555! What next? Purple-yellow?

Just yellow shirt wearers too dumb to know how to use a washing machine without having the colors run