rooster59 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 PM defends the use of special power to deal with losses from rice pledging scheme BANGKOK:-- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Sunday that the government has strictly complied with the law and legal proceedings in seeking compensation for loss incurred from the mismanagement of the rice pledging scheme. He also denied the allegations that his government has bullied or discriminated against those responsible for implementation of the rice pledging scheme. “..has not bullied anyone or being biased against anyone. There are duties to perform. If the government does not do it now, it will face charge of malfeasance in office in accordance with Section 157 of the Criminal Code,” said the prime minister, adding that the government has to act now because the statute of limitations of the case will expire next February. Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-defends-use-special-power-deal-losses-rice-pledging-scheme/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-09-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quote The prime minister also defended that the BE 2539 act regarding liability of wrongful acts involving state officials has been invoked to deal with more than 5,000 cases and not just invoked against those responsible for the rice pledging scheme. Good, so we can expect to see charges and asset seizure orders for those responsible for the blimp, plane-less aircraft carrier, dodgy chinese APC's, the Chinese jets that had engine lifespans measured in hours, the engine-less harriers, the GT-200? What's that? Statute of Limitations? How fortuitous. Perhaps you can charge Yingluck for malfeasance in office in accordance with Section 157 of the Criminal Code because she didn't charge you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 brave comments on her FB page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waitforusalso Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 47 minutes ago, AGareth2 said: brave comments on her FB page brave & reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goanna Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The junta have conveniently given themselves immunity from any future or past charges, under laws instigated by themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Goanna said: The junta have conveniently given themselves immunity from any future or past charges, under laws instigated by themselves. Exactly what juntas do....become immune from any actions, create fear and steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Goanna said: The junta have conveniently given themselves immunity from any future or past charges, under laws instigated by themselves. Yes.......but look what happened to Mussolini in the end. Be nice to see history repeating itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 3 hours ago, Goanna said: The junta have conveniently given themselves immunity from any future or past charges, under laws instigated by themselves. But one rather gets the impression that they are finding it difficult to find anyone who is actually prepared to initiate actions under these "special powers". Can't imagine why, it's not as if they are not covered by an amnesty if "the wrong team end up in power"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 13 hours ago, AGareth2 said: brave comments on her FB page No matter what you think of her, you can't really argue with what she wrote: Quote "Since the prime minister has given a confirmation from his own mouth that the legal actions against me are based on the law and are not persecution, I would like him to apply the same logic and justice to me as he does to ensure justice and protection for his brother and other people who are regarded to be on his side. All laws should be applied to everyone, not discriminately against my side." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 59 minutes ago, Thechook said: If the government does not do it now, it will face charge of malfeasance in office in accordance with Section 157 of the Criminal Code. More bloody lies from this fool. He granted himself and his gang an total amnesty protecting them from any charges prior, during and after the coup and then he has Article 44 to prevent anyone comming after him. They are totally untouchable and if you value your life you will bow down to them. A charge of malfeasance, and just who is going to bring such a charge against the junta and I mean a charge not just an allegation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 There is no compliance with the law full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 18 hours ago, AGareth2 said: brave comments on her FB page Really - wonder who wrote them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 3 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said: A charge of malfeasance, and just who is going to bring such a charge against the junta and I mean a charge not just an allegation ? Probably not the OAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 4 hours ago, jamesbrock said: No matter what you think of her, you can't really argue with what she wrote: but, but, but, Same old defense of no defense. What about him, her, them etc. When are we going to actually hear or read your defense to the specific charges made against you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 13 hours ago, JAG said: But one rather gets the impression that they are finding it difficult to find anyone who is actually prepared to initiate actions under these "special powers". Can't imagine why, it's not as if they are not covered by an amnesty if "the wrong team end up in power"....... No one here likes to be responsible, accountable or do something which might mean a loss of face in the future. Top to bottom and bottom to top, all the same. Add that to the patronage, inability to deal with conflict, self centered money driven egos and voila - you have the perfect merry go around of why nothing changes, and never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
performance Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I really not need say much about this man. He has shown everything himself. All he has said over 2 years was crap. He wants only money and a pat on the back. His a good man lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 complied with the laws he makes up as he goes along. very nice politic speak. have to wonder how any court cases proceed as the system is greased and stalled by brown envelopes. i was thinking they weren't getting through this case as they hoped yingluck would flee thailand. only 5 months to go and the army will see (their form of) justice one way or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Out of one corner of the mouth comes a justification for using "special powers", while out of the other corner comes the prevarication that everything is being done "according" to the "law". He really has no sense of shame, or irony. The void in whatever minimal moral authority might have existed here has been filled by this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Baerboxer said: Same old defense of no defense. What about him, her, them etc. When are we going to actually hear or read your defense to the specific charges made against you? But that's exactly the same argument you and others use whenever someone talks about the untouchable junta and its cronyism. 1 hour ago, Baerboxer said: When are we going to actually hear or read your defense to the specific charges made against you? I'm pretty certain she's made many public statements about the junta's witch hunt if you cared to look, but her quite valid point can be gleaned from mtls2005's post below: 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: Out of one corner of the mouth comes a justification for using "special powers", while out of the other corner comes the prevarication that everything is being done "according" to the "law". He really has no sense of shame, or irony. The void in whatever minimal moral authority might have existed here has been filled by this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 No doubt there will be no problem with the same special powers being used in the future to squash all self given immunities and to circumnavigate the law as it appears they are currently being used by the current incumbents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 21 hours ago, rooster59 said: “..has not bullied anyone or being biased against anyone. There are duties to perform. If the government does not do it now, it will face charge of malfeasance in office in accordance with Section 157 of the Criminal Code,” How reassuring. I am sure after the next election the term malfeasance will replace article 44 and rest assured the government of the day will operate under a microscope with the malfeasance hammer hanging over their head constantly. It will be impossible to get people of good character to run for office. One wrong move and the powerful appointed senate will malfeasance you out of office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I am a bit worried about the future here. Does anybody think Democracy or anything like it will come of this? Off topic, Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 20 hours ago, Goanna said: The junta have conveniently given themselves immunity from any future or past charges, under laws instigated by themselves. Wonder if they could ever be charged outside of Thailand, perhaps by the Hague. His actions are somewhat similar to other unelected "leaders" in South America and Africa. He can take without any liability. The junta is only afraid of the outside world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Grubster said: I am a bit worried about the future here. Does anybody think Democracy or anything like it will come of this? Off topic, Sorry Look at the past and you will see the future. 18 coups and charters in Thailand short attempt at democracy. Short spell of democracy allowed only at the pleasure of the establishment. Even the military could not guarantee the future when asked if this is the last coup. Brace yourself if you intend to stay here for the long term. Something got to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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