webfact Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 POLITICSNo 'shutdown' planned: PMWASAMON AUDJARINTTHE NATIONPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha poses for photos with a team of traditional Khon masked-dance performers, who met him at Government House yesterday.BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha clarified yesterday that he did not really plan to "shut down" the country. He said that Thailand prior to the coup last year was on the verge of disaster - prompting him to draw a comparison to the "Shutdown" rallies prior to the takeover - in remarks to the "five rivers" last week."What I really meant is that if conflicts are still not resolved, our country will head towards a situation just like before May 22 [when the military staged the coup]," he said. Thus, he drew a comparison - as a failed state would be like the country was shut down."Will there be any difference?" he quipped, adding that he did not mean the country would be shut down.During his "five rivers" address, Prayut was quoted as saying: "If politicians don't stop talking [to stir conflicts], I'll have to keep staying [in power]. I may even have to close the country if I need to".The remark made headlines and was widely mentioned online. The wording negatively affected Thailand's image and the stock market took a hit.The "five rivers" are the Cabinet, the National Council for Peace and Order, the National Reform Steering Assembly, the National Legislative Assembly, and the Constitutional Drafting Commission.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/No-shutdown-planned-PM-30272208.html-- The Nation 2015-11-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I could of course be wrong, but that does sound like a rather feeble attempt at backpeddling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 The poster boy for opening mouth without engaging brain then when it all goes wrong it's laughing, joking or bullying his way out of it. If ever someone was out of his depth. Hard to believe he reached the top spot in the military, just as well for LoS he didn't have to lead the country in an armed conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Land of the 5 Rivers = Punjab, is this a kek making recipe? Punjab region - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_region Punjab literally means "(The Land of) Five Waters" referring to the following rivers: the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. All are tributaries of the Indus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calimotty Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) The poster boy for opening mouth without engaging brain then when it all goes wrong it's laughing, joking or bullying his way out of it. If ever someone was out of his depth. Hard to believe he reached the top spot in the military, just as well for LoS he didn't have to lead the country in an armed conflict. With the absence of their main opposition and left entirely to their own devices now, the elite cronies continue to stumble down the path to extinction. Edited November 3, 2015 by Calimotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryp Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 utter incompetent buffoon, why anyone would seriously consider investment in this mess is beyond me, I can see no future here as it basically is becoming an out post for china, and what could possibly go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 That clears that up then.....numpty. What I really meant was...... Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Big Chief Five Rivers says I tell you what I want, what I really, really really want, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really wanna zigazig ahh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther99 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Well that is reassuring to know that the PM wont shutdown Thailand anytime soon. On perhaps a more important matter... Regarding the finger pointing in this photo - the PM would do well to study the technique and delivery of the finger pointing taking in place in Pattaya yesterday. This right here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/867719-fake-police-gang-arrested-in-pattaya/ is some next level finger pointing, Prime Minister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 What's noticable is the bows have no strings and there isn't an arrow to be found......an opportunity lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Why is he pointing like that at the Khon dancer? It looks like a comedy skit Edited November 4, 2015 by simon43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Looks like the blowback from that statement didnt take to long to reach the leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa19 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is that photo a still from the original Wizard of Oz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I thought that this kind of stuff is solely reserved for dictators, tyrants and megalomaniacs with a huge chip on their shoulders, I just hope that the PM is non of the above.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The last one will turn off the lights, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Bound to see a resurgence on the Stock Exchange Thailand on the back of this reassurance. Every time he makes a gaffe the foreign investors look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I could of course be wrong, but that does sound like a rather feeble attempt at backpeddling. Yep , except he hasn't noticed his chains come off and he can't make any egress from the poo he freewheeled into. His nickname should be Khun Wanayty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Why is he pointing like that at the Khon dancer? It looks like a comedy skit He's simply making sure his underlings know which of the dancers need to come in for an Attitude Adjustment session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitmiffed Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yes it is, no it isn't, yes it is, no it isn't, yes it is, no it isn't, yes it is ,no it isn't. Completely and utterly confused, and a pathetic excuse for a General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 "he did not really plan to "shut down" the country." Key word is "plan". Most of what they do seems off the cuff, spur of the moment...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hall Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good to read that Thailand is not going to head towards disaster like for example Germany and/or the countries of the Arab Fall - Tunisia excluded - although sometimes the PM ain't a master of the slick rhetorik of a politician. Maybe that's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 After the denial there was going to be a coup and the single gateway fiasco I have very little confidence in what he is saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 5555555 he's pointing! "THIS is the Khon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindMagician Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If the country was shut down, what would that mean, what would be the difference compared to the situation now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Few quick points: 1. I thought it was rude to point in Thai? 2. I hope he stays on for a long time. Facts, does not matter what gov is in, Thailand will always be anti foreign and this aint gonna change anytime soon 3. Current admin stays on who have no idea about economics/finance they only stand for one thing we all know what that is "National Security" 4. = Worsening Thai economy and farang money will buy more and more so enjoy lads prices will get cheaper over the years so tip keep all your money and houses in your home country, rent and enjoy more of Noi's psy for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 So many posters here seem to delight in bashing the man in charge here, but he DID save the country from imminent civil war, and IMHO is doing the best he can to get rid of the massive corruption endemic in the country. Those who can ... do, those who can,t ,,, teach, those who are absolutely no good at anything ... criticize The way things were going before, the whole country would now belong to the thaksin family, and the streets would have armed bands of redshirt thugs roaming around doing as they pleased, and don,t tell me this is not so because I have seen it with my own eyes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 If the country was shut down, what would that mean, what would be the difference compared to the situation now? If you were to google North Korea you might find some clues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 The poster boy for opening mouth without engaging brain then when it all goes wrong it's laughing, joking or bullying his way out of it. If ever someone was out of his depth. Hard to believe he reached the top spot in the military, just as well for LoS he didn't have to lead the country in an armed conflict. reaching a top spot rarely has anything to do with ability, or common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Missing John his comment on this one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 He is pointing a finger at one of the performers, is the performer guilty of something? Why else the finger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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