Democrat party is not worried with a tough election law

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Democrat party is not worried with a tough election law

 

 

BANGKOK: -- A deputy leader of the Democrat Party said he was not worried with a proposal of the Election Commission to introduce harsh penalties against election fraud that include the withdrawal of the voting right of the cheaters for life.

 

Mr Ong-art Klampaibul said Monday that since he has no intention whatsoever to cheat in an election and has never cheated before, there is no reason for him to be worried with the EC’s proposed harsh penalties to deter election fraud.

 

He said he is ready to accept any rules which are meant to deal with election cheats which have been a dark spot in Thai politics for decades. He added that he has always wanted the election to be clean and fair.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/democrat-party-not-worried-tough-election-law/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-09-13

[Eric Loh]

I clearly remember the AG found the Democract Party bribed other parties to boycott the 2006 parliamentary election and voted to dissolve the party. That is election fraud and Mr. Ong-art was then the party spokesman and defended shamelessly.  

[bark]

The 2006 election was a joke. On all sides; and lead to a coup.

[elgordo38]

As time progresses after the election I think that elected politicians will find themselves in a bit of a political straight jacket. The determination of rules and the breaking of the same will be determined by some grand imperial wizard. If you don't toe the party line your breaking the rules. Gone to jail do not pass GO do not collect 200 dollars

[jesimps]

Why should they be worried? They're the civilian arm of the military.

 

Edited September 13, 2016 by jesimps

[baboon]

38 minutes ago, jesimps said:

Why should they be worried? They're the civilian arm of the military.

 

Perhaps because the military could become the civilian arm of the military...? Just look at the junta chief, for example: One day his General's costume when he wants to strut and look all Rambo, another, a simple civil servant uniform. The next, a suit for when he fancies playing at being a statesman. No reason why others can't do the same, which could put politicians out of a job...

Edited September 13, 2016 by baboon

[Baerboxer]

2 hours ago, baboon said:

Perhaps because the military could become the civilian arm of the military...? Just look at the junta chief, for example: One day his General's costume when he wants to strut and look all Rambo, another, a simple civil servant uniform. The next, a suit for when he fancies playing at being a statesman. No reason why others can't do the same, which could put politicians out of a job...

 

When since leaving the army has he worn his military uniform?

 

The civil service uniform, the traditional Thai costume jacket, suit and tie as the mood / occasion takes him. But when the military uniform you refer to?

[baboon]

Just before the referendum. 

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2016/08/05/pressed-uniform-prayuth-confirms-will-indeed-vote-yes-charter/

 

And another one:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Prayuth-tells-ministers-to-wear-Raj-pattern-jacket-30242611.html

Edited September 13, 2016 by baboon

[Alwyn]

1 hour ago, Baerboxer said:

 

When since leaving the army has he worn his military uniform?

 

The civil service uniform, the traditional Thai costume jacket, suit and tie as the mood / occasion takes him. But when the military uniform you refer to?

12th September.

[baboon]

^^

I think he might have gone...

[heybruce]

Why should the Democrat party worry about elections at all?  They don't campaign in elections, they obstruct elections then hope the military will put them in charge.

[djlest]

not looking forwards to any elections to be honest! no good has ever come from them in the last 12 years i can remember