webfact Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 DPM says he would not accept nomination for premiership BANGKOK, 19 August 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense has brushed off speculation he will take the position of extra-parliamentary prime minister, affirming the selection process will follow the constitution. Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has responded to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) suggesting that members of the Senate take part in selecting the prime minister by utilizing Article 272 of the constitution, which allows for the premier to be chosen from a list proposed by political parties, saying that the matter is within the discretion of the NLA and assuring the move is sanctioned by the charter. Asked about remarks from Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha regarding his successor, Gen Prawit said any comments from the premier are his personal opinions while asserting he would not accept a nomination for the premiership as he has already sacrificed much in his current role. He let on that the reshuffle list for high ranking military officials has been progressing in an orderly fashion with all of the military commanders suggesting promotions based on appropriate metrics. -- nnt 2016-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 So there is no other choice than Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I don't want to be PM, ring a bell anyone ? The DPM doth protest too much methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Quote promotions based on appropriate metrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Old toads don't usually accept prime minister positions, they get one of their pets to do it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer71 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Ouch, I just spilled my coffee onto my desk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plutojames88 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 We might be seeing a knife in someone's back shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I wonder if Suthep doesn't want to be forced into to the position either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 5 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said: I don't want to be PM, ring a bell anyone ? The DPM doth protest too much methinks. Good decision chubby cheeks quit while your ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Well it's going to be one of the dynamic duo, or someone they select to front for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Of course he doesn’t want the job – and neither does the other Prat for that matter! The whole exercise (since May 2014) has been all about these guys setting themselves up to be Privy Councilors – with Prayut (and possibly Prawit) fancying themselves at its next President. While Prawit’s ego may make him think he’ll be offered the president’s role (given that its current holder was also once Defense Minister), Prayut would have to be the front runner! Back on April 12, 2016 The Nation reported the current Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda praising Prayut as “…a role model for Thai people…”, with Prayut responding by saying “…that he…would follow in Prem's footsteps…” (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Prem-praises-Prayut-as-an-ideal-role-model-for-Tha-30283811.html). It must have been a stiring moment for Prayut, as he has even started to dress like old Prem in the Suea Phraratchathan that he popularized! Accordingly, you will see these guys make the appropriate excuses to opt out of their present roles as soon as the opportunity presents itself, and because Section 12 of the Constitution of Thailand B.E. 2559 (2016) demands it: A Privy Councilor shall not be a member of the House of Representatives, a member of the Senate or a holder of any other political position, a judge of the Constitutional Court, a position holder in a Constitutional Organization, a government official, an official of a State enterprise, any other State official, or a member or an official of a political party, and shall not manifest loyalty to any political party. The real pay-off is that they get a coveted job providing advice to the King for life. And the added bonus for the guy that eventually gets the president’s spot (and arguably why they were prepared to take the risks they did in leading the coup) is then exposed in Section 18: While there is no Regent under Section 16 or Section17, the President of the Privy Council shall be Regent pro tempore. In the case where the Regent appointed under Section 16 or Section 17 is unable to perform his duties, the President of the Privy Council shall act as Regent pro tempore. While being the Regent under Paragraph One or acting as the Regent under Paragraph Two, the President of the Privy Council shall not perform his duties as President of the Privy Council. In such case, the Privy Council shall select a Privy Councilor to act as President of the Privy Council pro tempore. So, why would they want a job working for the Thai people that they can only hold for a maximum period of 8 years (Section 158 Para 4) when they could have a 'job for life' advising the King? But, then again, all this must have been already foretold by their common fortune-teller Warin Buawiratlert – who, incidentally, predicted that Prayut would stay in power for three years (https://stopmakingsense.org/2015/04/19/one-year-on-thailands-testy-coup-leader-battles-dictator-label/)! Edited August 19, 2016 by waldroj Added indenting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Prayut appointed his younger brother General Preecha as permanent secretary for defense. http://www.thephuketnews.com/prayut-defends-brother-against-nepotism-claims-57099.php Why not start a family dynasty and appoint Preecha as PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, waldroj said: Of course he doesn’t want the job – and neither does the other Prat for that matter! The whole exercise (since May 2014) has been all about these guys setting themselves up to be Privy Councilors – with Prayut (and possibly Prawit) fancying themselves at its next President. Snip.... You have really hit the nail bang on the head there. With an unelected Senate (beholden to them) driving the selection of the executive branch of government, they really will be the power behind the throne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Prime Minister Prawit. Smile you handsome son of a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I seem to remember his boss saying the exact same thing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I guess the mantra among all parties will be .... Which MP will prayut/senate approve of? ??? And hope from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 LODD...Land of Deception and Denial! .........and yes, huggers....I'm on my way to the airport.....I'm going home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 You have got to laugh at some of the verbal diarrhea that comes out of his mouth sometimes. Does he employ script writers or is it all his own doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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