webfact Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Election to be held early next year, PM tells Canadian envoy By THE NATION Prayut BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that the current political road map would have to be followed to pave the way for the next general election to be held early next year, as per information posted on the government website. The PM made the remarks to Canadian Ambassador Donica Pottie when she called on him at Government House yesterday, Deputy Government Spokesman Lt-General Werachon Sukondhapatipak said. This is the first time the prime minister has hinted that the elections were not likely to be held this year as set out in the road map. In the discussion with the Canadian ambassador, the premier spoke about the country’s political situation and stressed on the implementation of the road map and national reforms, the spokesman said. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30303523 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-01-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 "next general election to be held early next year" So from January to end of February, or in one year's time, the Thai people can vote for anyone they chose to run the country. Doubtful, but he would not lie to a Canadian. They are such pleasant, well mannered people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Was it only yesterday I was reading that elections had to be this year in accordance with his own 'roadmap'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Last year, this year, next year, the year after.... It's the same as the travel time of the Pattaya/Hua Hin ferry. Thai standard unit of time vs. Western standard unit of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha underlined Thailand’s commitment to holding a general election as planned late 2017 during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on 21 Sep 16. http://www.centennialasia.com/thailand-at-un-prayut-pledges-2017-election-23-sep-2016/ Prayut's pledges for elections (previously for 2015, then 2016) seem very insincere at best and manipulative at worse. Compare to Egypt having a land mass almost 2x Thailand and population about 35% larger: military coup July 2013 constitution referendum vote Jan. 2014 elections held May 2014 President installed June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, Srikcir said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha underlined Thailand’s commitment to holding a general election as planned late 2017 during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on 21 Sep 16. http://www.centennialasia.com/thailand-at-un-prayut-pledges-2017-election-23-sep-2016/ Prayut's pledges for elections (previously for 2015, then 2016) seem very insincere at best and manipulative at worse. Compare to Egypt having a land mass almost 2x Thailand and population about 35% larger: military coup July 2013 constitution referendum vote Jan. 2014 elections held May 2014 President installed June 2014 I agree with you...but I hope Thailand will not be compared to Egypt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Simply two-faced, just like the Roman god Janus !!! Nobody can tell if he's coming or going (or if the "J" is silent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlwilliamsjr18 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 This year, next year... who knows, and really does it matter? The "road map" is the key here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 "Trust me we are Thai" comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy21 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Last year, they said February 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mki8 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 reminds me of promotions you see in some bars, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 As mentioned by Dr Titinan in today's paper that cannot be named the royal cremation will likely be in November or December post rainy season. The election will follow after that as the coronation of the new King will likely be held post election to ensure heads of state invited to attend feel free to visit a country once again under democratic rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 2 hours ago, edwinchester said: Was it only yesterday I was reading that elections had to be this year in accordance with his own 'roadmap'? Me too. Just goes to show that anyone believing a word that comes out of his mouth is a complete mug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 23 minutes ago, bannork said: As mentioned by Dr Titinan in today's paper that cannot be named the royal cremation will likely be in November or December post rainy season. The election will follow after that as the coronation of the new King will likely be held post election to ensure heads of state invited to attend feel free to visit a country once again under democratic rule. I would imagine that by November or December the date will have already have been pushed back to mid to late 2018 anyway, judging by past performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Elections will be held the same time as North Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 How do you know the PM is lying?????? Easy his lips are moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 What road map? Keep military in power for as long as possible? Ah, yes...THAT roadmap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Effectively, the same people will be in charge, election or no election. That is the way it has been planned. I wonder what the UN's reaction to this news will be, bearing in mind the P.M. told them as late as last September that elections would be held before the end of 2017. The Government's drip-feeding of supposedly small delays in the election dates, which turn out to be delays extending to years, is no doubt the same policy they are using in the delays in arresting the infamous Abbot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thailand, LOL ( land of lies.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuang Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 There always a year after the next year....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 57 minutes ago, baboon said: Me too. Just goes to show that anyone believing a word that comes out of his mouth is a complete mug... The only thing that needs to come out of his mouth is his foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Deez said: Elections will be held the same time as North Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 1 hour ago, baboon said: I would imagine that by November or December the date will have already have been pushed back to mid to late 2018 anyway, judging by past performances. They won't do it until they're good and ready. But as is the norm so often here, there seems a belief people don't have memories and will simply believe the latest they're told. Odd - but the yearn to avoid conflict and never loos face is something we Westerners will never grasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) A road map with too many U-turns. Edited January 6, 2017 by tomacht8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 13 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: avoid conflict and never loos face is something we Westerners will never grasp. Democracy is a charming form of government, full of variety and disorder, and dispensing a sort of equality to equals and unequal alike. - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 6 hours ago, webfact said: the next general election to be held early next year, he forgot to add his standard "following the roadmap to democracy" gibberish at the end of his statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) I have little faith civilised governments really care what goes on in Thailand as long as this junta continue to spout empty words. Their fake referendum and lack of legitimacy should be enough to discount their fraudulent 'democratic' election but supposedly civilised governments will mostly go along with it. The junta have little to fear from the international community it seems: they are no different than the Thai population with ears open and mouth closed when it comes to junta BS. It doesn't matter when these soldiers hold their fake election, nothing will change because (most of) the international community will nod and suck it down. At least the Aussies put their money where their principles are. I hope the false soldier-crony 'election' will change nothing for the way the Aussies treat these undemocratic, military thugs. Edited January 6, 2017 by Squeegee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Just now, baboon said: I would imagine that by November or December the date will have already have been pushed back to mid to late 2018 anyway, judging by past performances. Not if Titinan's theory of the coronation occurring post election is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, yellowboat said: "next general election to be held early next year" So from January to end of February, or in one year's time, the Thai people can vote for anyone they chose to run the country. Doubtful, but he would not lie to a Canadian. They are such pleasant, well mannered people. Another PR comment by the general. Edited January 6, 2017 by elgordo38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Oh yes! Us non Thais know everything and the Thais know nothing, well that is as it seems to be on this Forum. Sometimes I am surperised with all the experts that I read on here. I have been coming to this country since the late 90s and I try to study a lot about it, but in reality I know a lot less than my Thai relatives do about the Thai politics. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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