PM urges people to cast votes in constitutional referendum

[rooster59]

PM urges people to cast votes in constitutional referendum

Tanakorn Sangiam

BANGKOK, 2 July 2016 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invited the general public to cast their votes in the constitutional referendum, encouraged eligible voters to study the content of the new charter independently and assured the public of his support for the people's freedom to decide.

In his weekly TV address, the premier urged eligible voters to go to the polls on August 7, 2016 in the nationwide referendum on the draft charter.

He criticized those who might possibly try to influence the voters' opinion on the new charter, saying such attempts were not the right thing to do while the voters should study the content of the charter by themselves, without interference by others, ahead of making their decision.

He said the government was working hard to establish national reforms, maintain public order and legislate laws which he said will be beneficial to the general public and create a good investment climate.

-- NNT 2016-07-02

[Winniedapu]

Getting worried much?

Wnnie

[baboon]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

[djjamie]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

[djjamie]

Having read the main points from the draft constitution that is freely available throughout Thailand I can say with confidence that there will be no parliamentary dictatorships or tyranny of the majority through the mixed member appointment system.

The smaller parties like Bhumjai Thai and Chart Pattana Phew Pending will certainly be voting for this charter.

​If only the PTP didn't abuse their majority vote while continuing to practice democracy 1 second after the ballot box closed. We can certainly thank them for this new charter.

​Thank you yingluck.

[The stuttering parrot]

Another rare junta supporter post.

Never see them them in threads where for example 13 students arrested and 7 detained for voicing their no opinion and who knew that s where they are or what's to them

Never see them when the PM clearly threatens and intimidates if they even try voice an alternate choice of no they just will be punished

Never see them when even if you give an opinion on social media they will be rounded up and detained .

They are an illegal government with the boot on the throat of the people especially the cream of their youth the students.

[MZurf]

Having read the main points from the draft constitution that is freely available throughout Thailand I can say with confidence that there will be no parliamentary dictatorships or tyranny of the majority through the mixed member appointment system.

The smaller parties like Bhumjai Thai and Chart Pattana Phew Pending will certainly be voting for this charter.

​If only the PTP didn't abuse their majority vote while continuing to practice democracy 1 second after the ballot box closed. We can certainly thank them for this new charter.

​Thank you yingluck.

"Having read the main points from the draft constitution that is freely available throughout Thailand I can say with confidence that there will be no parliamentary dictatorships or tyranny of the majority through the mixed member appointment system."

You're absolutely right djjamie! There will be no rule of the majority. The reins will be firmly in the hands of the unelected.

[baboon]

Having read the main points from the draft constitution that is freely available throughout Thailand I can say with confidence that there will be no parliamentary dictatorships or tyranny of the majority through the mixed member appointment system.

The smaller parties like Bhumjai Thai and Chart Pattana Phew Pending will certainly be voting for this charter.

​If only the PTP didn't abuse their majority vote while continuing to practice democracy 1 second after the ballot box closed. We can certainly thank them for this new charter.

​Thank you yingluck.

"If only the PTP didn't abuse their majority vote while continuing to practice democracy 1 second after the ballot box closed. We can certainly thank them for this new charter.

​Thank you yingluck."

So even you are tacitly admitting what a turd it is.

[baboon]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

So, 'We want you to vote for this, but in order to see what it actually is, you have to get off your <deleted> and do all the legwork.' I wonder if the political parties will follow suit and campaign for their policies similarly?

Moreover, 'And if you do make the effort and don't like what is on offer, say nothing or go to prison. We welcome your feedback.'

Obviously brimming with confidence in your own efforts then, eh, gentlemen?

[madmitch]

He criticized those who might possibly try to influence the voters' opinion on the new charter.

Isn't that what the Government and its supporters have been doing from day one?

Should it perhaps read: He criticized those who might possibly try to influence the voters' to reject the new charter?

[LannaGuy]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

but no one can discuss, meet or disagree with it? can you imagine the UK EU Referendum being like this? just vote 'remain' with No discussion, meetings or debates? you might not like the outcomes but democracy is the very foundation of freedoms

[Emster23]

no "tyranny of the majority". That's rich. I guess you prefer "tyranny of the minority"....

[aussieinthailand]

Wow man after all that effort in stopping, blocking bashing, etc people exercising their right to vote back in 2014, now it's please go out and vote.

[aussieinthailand]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

G'day djjamie,

Well like you said some people don't have computers, nor do they have the internet, and some no electricity or running water, but if they'd like they can stop ploughing their fields and planting rice for the day and spend it sitting in a gov't office waiting for a copy of the draft, oh but wait if the gov't run's out of copy's they can just come back for another day in the hopes there will be a copy for them this time and then have some one that is an expert in constitutional law that is un-bias that can take the time to sit with them and explain in detail just how this will affect them and their family's lives for quite a while.

It's all about priority's huh, water to drink and wash with, power so kids can study, rice to grow so we can eat,,, I hope that helps every one, oh so do your family have a copy and have studied it closely so as to make an informed decision?

BTW go the hawks, cheers

[Enoon]

Having read the main points from the draft constitution that is freely available throughout Thailand I can say with confidence that there will be no parliamentary dictatorships or tyranny of the majority through the mixed member appointment system.

The smaller parties like Bhumjai Thai and Chart Pattana Phew Pending will certainly be voting for this charter.

​If only the PTP didn't abuse their majority vote while continuing to practice democracy 1 second after the ballot box closed. We can certainly thank them for this new charter.

​Thank you yingluck.

All that DJing is really "mixing" you up:

"Parliamentary dictatorships"? "tyranny of the majority"?

"A tyrant (Greek τύραννος, tyrannos), in its modern English usage, is an absolute ruler unrestrained by law or constitution, or one who has usurped legitimate sovereignty."

"A dictator is a ruler who wields absolute authority. A state ruled by a dictator is called a dictatorship."

You are one crazy propaganda mouthpiece.

[Plutojames88]

Another rare junta supporter post.

Never see them them in threads where for example 13 students arrested and 7 detained for voicing their no opinion and who knew that s where they are or what's to them

Never see them when the PM clearly threatens and intimidates if they even try voice an alternate choice of no they just will be punished

Never see them when even if you give an opinion on social media they will be rounded up and detained .

They are an illegal government with the boot on the throat of the people especially the cream of their youth the students.

And also the wording of his statement .

I wonder if a strong army presence will further scare voters?

""Their discussion on voting muted ""

Yet the general already says if it fails out comes yet another version ?

The idea of passing the referendum to continue control with the false claim of being mandated is so transparent now it's unlikely to win.

Not without the same pollsters that produce the generals 99.3% approval .

The foot at throat indeed.

But for how long ?

Eventually the masses will respond.

[ramrod711]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

but no one can discuss, meet or disagree with it? can you imagine the UK EU Referendum being like this? just vote 'remain' with No discussion, meetings or debates? you might not like the outcomes but democracy is the very foundation of freedoms

Perhaps Thailand should follow the British example; Don't bother to vote, then protest, march and whine constantly at the result. You may want to think twice before using the referendum as a perfect example of democracy. I have said it before, the best thing Thailand could do to achieve democracy would be a mandatory voting law, don't vote pay a fine.

[MZurf]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

but no one can discuss, meet or disagree with it? can you imagine the UK EU Referendum being like this? just vote 'remain' with No discussion, meetings or debates? you might not like the outcomes but democracy is the very foundation of freedoms

Perhaps Thailand should follow the British example; Don't bother to vote, then protest, march and whine constantly at the result. You may want to think twice before using the referendum as a perfect example of democracy. I have said it before, the best thing Thailand could do to achieve democracy would be a mandatory voting law, don't vote pay a fine.

"Perhaps Thailand should follow the British example; Don't bother to vote, then protest, march and whine constantly at the result."

Yes, they should. The UK had a vigorous and free debate in the months following up to the vote, and no one was jailed or intimidated by the authorities for speaking their minds.

"I have said it before, the best thing Thailand could do to achieve democracy would be a mandatory voting law....."

Actually, the only way Thailand is ever going to progress is for the old elite to respect the results of elections, and that means getting the armed forces under control of elected officials instead of being a private army for a small group of people.

[LannaGuy]

My (Thai) household is as yet waiting to receive any such charter to read and discuss among themselves. It is now July the 3rd.

That aside, I thought the government's mandate was simply to establish peace and order, achieve reconciliation in 4-6 weeks with elections to follow shortly after? I don't recall any mention at the time of closing down houses of ill repute, procuring new railways and submarines, chasing vendors from pavements, lottery prices...

Unfortunately you do not "wait to receive" the proposed charter. It is not mailed to every Thai address throughout the country.

For your benefit and for the benefit of other Thai speakers it can be seen here.

For citizens that do not have a computer or internet they can go to their local government office and request a copy. It is freely available to every citizen that will be voting on it. In fact the news and national TV talk shows frequently discuss how a Thai can have access to the charter before the referendum.

I hope this helps you baboon.

but no one can discuss, meet or disagree with it? can you imagine the UK EU Referendum being like this? just vote 'remain' with No discussion, meetings or debates? you might not like the outcomes but democracy is the very foundation of freedoms

Perhaps Thailand should follow the British example; Don't bother to vote, then protest, march and whine constantly at the result. You may want to think twice before using the referendum as a perfect example of democracy. I have said it before, the best thing Thailand could do to achieve democracy would be a mandatory voting law, don't vote pay a fine.

72.2% turn out is 'don't bother to vote' in your eyes? when I was at school 72.2% would be considered a large majority of the british electorate?

free debate, arguments, TV programmes and NO ONE arrested for stating their views? you don't think this was a fair process that can be used as an example of democracy?

good grief man if that is NOT an example of democracy in action what is?