Prayut again refuses to speak to media

[webfact]

Prayut again refuses to speak to media 
By Wasamon Audjarint
The Nation

 

 

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to speak at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting at Government House on Tuesday.

 

“[The Government] Spokesperson will explain things,” he said. “I said I won’t give any interview.”

 

Prayut, who usually speaks for around 90 minutes at post-Cabinet media briefings, then left the Command Building. 

 

This occurred a day after Prayut spoke for an hour at the opening ceremony of a seminar. 

 

“I have been attacked for so long. Is that fair to me?” he said at the ceremony. “I will stay tight-lipped for some two to three weeks. Please don’t miss me.”

 

Well known for his lengthy talking style, Prayut has occasionally attempted to speak less, particularly with the press. 

 

In February last year, the Government Spokesperson team made all reporters submit four questions to Prayut. The rule was formulated a week after Prayut got angry following reporters’ questions on the then-controversial charter drafting process.

 

On another occasion, Prayut assigned his deputies to do the bulk of the talking to the media, with the premier speaking only briefly at the beginning of press briefings. Deputies Wissanu Krea-ngam and General Prawit Wongsuwan were among those assigned the task.

 

However, such moves tended to last only a couples of weeks at the most, usually ending with Prayut returning to his one-man-show style.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30316738

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-05-30

[Misterwhisper]

Finally. He's shut up at last.

 

On the other hand, for being that tough and brave soldier as which he often tends to portray himself he does have pretty thin skin and is easily emotionally bruised. In short: a typical Thai male.

Edited May 30, 2017 by Misterwhisper

[jaltsc]

"Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to speak at a press conference..."

 

A little Donald Trump in the making. Still hasn't had an original thought. 

[darksidedog]

I don't believe it! After telling whoppers for an hour or more at a time, for months on end, the PM has run out of BS and lies.

Don't worry though folks. Two weeks recuperation will see him back and flowing with more truly amazing garbage.

[Chris Lawrence]

He'll be back. Loves the bright light. Like a moth to the flame.

[petermik]

I think he has smelt a question about "where is Boss Mr PM and what are you doing about bringing him to justice" coming

[Thechook]

 Please don’t miss me.”

 

Hillarious.  This guy really does think he is worshipped and adored by all.  God he is so full of himself.

[colinneil]

Why should i talk to the press?

I am perfect, and loved by everyone.

Wake up mr PM, only you believe that.

[yellowboat]

This what you get when the military takes over, a brooding, self obsessed man who does what he pleases.  His childish behavior is indicative of the privileged Thai. "What about me " ?   You take over a country at gun point and you demand sympathy and respect.  Delusional is just not a big enough word anymore.   

[gk10002000]

17 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Finally. He's shut up at last.

 

On the other hand, for being that tough and brave soldier as which he often tends to portray himself he does have pretty thin skin and is easily emotionally bruised. In short: a typical Thai male.

Heavy is the head that wears the crown

[Cadbury]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

“I have been attacked for so long. Is that fair to me?”

Mr Grumpy upset because everyone is picking on him. Reminds me of children in a school playground. Maturity seems to elude many Thai men.

[mark01]

[mtls2005]

He took his ball and went home.

 

Not feeling the love.

 

Amazed he hasn't used Article 44 to make it "illegal" to "insult" his Position?

 

 

 

 

Edited May 31, 2017 by mtls2005

[rkidlad]

Ah! This is what Depeche Mode meant when they said "Enjoy the silence". They were truly ahead of their time. 

[Dobredin Ghusputin]

Only 2 more days to the Friday evening television rant.

[mikebell]

It won't last.  Put a microphone any where near a Thai whether it's a top cop; headmaster; celebrity.  They can't help flapping off at the mouth.

[mtls2005]

18 hours ago, jaltsc said:

"Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to speak at a press conference..."

 

A little Donald Trump in the making. Still hasn't had an original thought. 

 

At least this guy only "tweets" on Friday nights.

[RichardColeman]

Probably shutting up now to make a nice big announcement when his questions  - with the right abreviated answers - come back next week.

[seminomadic]

This is actually a positive - not for him shutting up, but for what it connotes.

 

If this guy with practically unmitigated power forces people to get 'licenses' on how to ask questions 'properly' or 'politely' or whatever, and they're still irritating him, then that means that the media - even that group who jumped through his little hoop - are not kowtowing to his Polly Pissypants nature. They're still asking questions that he doesn't have the temerity to answer directly. Good on them.

[DM07]

“I have been attacked for so long. Is that fair to me?” he said at the ceremony.

Donald? Is that you???

 

“I will stay tight-lipped for some two to three weeks. Please don’t miss me.”

Oh....man....

[spidermike007]

He reminds one of Cheeto, quite a bit. He dislikes the media, and they seem to feel the same way about the little man. He has an abhorrence for facts, and truth just like Cheeto. I said this about Cheeto, and it seems to apply to Little P.

 

Anything Cheeto does not like, he labels as fake news. His devotees tend to just go along with it, as they have been indoctrinated, and tend to be drinking the same Kool-Aid he drinks. It creates a nice little narrative, that ties in perfectly with his imperial ambitions. The media are restraining his power. They are reporting on all of the discord, the incredible dysfunction, and the astonishing lack of competence. All things Cheeto does not want to hear. Hence, the narrative continues. He made war with the press, and now this infantile neophyte is paying the price. And he hates it. He does not like being disapproved of. He craves approval in the worst way. He is not getting it. He refuses to be briefed on intelligence. He refuses to study the topics at hand. He cannot concentrate for more than four seconds, as he has never developed the powers of concentration, like many adults do. So, what is the result? What we are seeing nearly every day.

 

It is fun watching this clown shoot himself in the foot daily. He cannot help himself. That is just who he is. He cannot get out of his own way. Fun. Fun. 

[soalbundy]

19 hours ago, jaltsc said:

"Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha refused to speak at a press conference..."

 

A little Donald Trump in the making. Still hasn't had an original thought. 

He is having a hissy fit Trump style except Trump never shuts up and he does have original thoughts, all of them bad. Prayut isn't so bad as generals go, look at all the other pratts he has in his government, his 2nd in command is hardly a beacon of intelligence. One has to set the bar very low for any military government, they aren't used to accountability.

[fish monger]

"please don't miss me"....  Don't fret Prayut...PLEASE...don't fret.

[GarryP]

He's just thrown his rattle out of his pram again. He'll be fine again once his sycophants serenade him with baby talk, tickle him under the chin and rub his tummy.  

 

Actually, that image is quite disturbing.  

[YetAnother]

old dog, new tricks; doesnt happen

[yardrunner]

it is a pity that the orange one doesn't follow the same path

[CantSpell]

27 minutes ago, fish monger said:

"please don't miss me"....  Don't fret Prayut...PLEASE...don't fret.

 

If it wasn't so pathetic, it could almost be funny...

 

Though, I am not sure in which category to put him: Monty Pythons or just put the Benny Hill music over him 

[chuang]

Spoilt brat.....

[Lupatria]

Finally he got his own 'inactive post'.

Radio stations playing the song "Silence is Golden" will be suspended from broadcasting!

[stephen tracy]

This will give him time to go an pen a new song.  Perhaps he could call it "So, did you miss me?"