webfact Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Fewer parties expected to contest election: Election Commission BANGKOK: -- Election Commission (EC) officials conceded today that the new organic law regulating political parties would result in a significant decrease in the number of parties capable of operating, while strengthening their institutionalisation and improving public participation. Because of the new so-called single-ballot voting system, the internal primary election, as well as the constitution-prescribed reform, the number of political parties contesting in the next election would be much smaller, EC deputy secretary-general Sawang Boonmee said after the agency’s two-day seminar in Conburi’s Pattaya. The political parties joining the seminar had expressed concern over the changes, Sawang said. Among the top concerns were the establishment of regional or provincial branches and the collection of the annual membership fee. Each party had different levels of competence and management, the official explained. The smaller and the medium-sized parties especially needed to adapt to the new law, he said. The drastic changes in the new law pose different challenges for different parties with different numbers of members, Sawang said. However, each party has to comply with the law and the EC would help ensuring that they do. Reportedly, the seminar heard that a proposal will be submitted to the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) to revise the draft bill to make it easier to implement. The EC held the seminar in Pattaya July 5 to 6 in preparation of further regulations to go with the organic law regulating political parties. Political party members had also been invited to hear suggestions and guidelines helpful for their adjustment to the new rules. The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed the organic law on political parties last month. However, some key figures, including the CDC, had some concern about the implementation of the strict law and called for setting up a joint committee to review some clauses, including those related to the primary voting system. The EC thus far remains firm that the new law is constitutional and that the difficulty in its implementation should not be an excuse to revise it, adding that it was necessary for reform. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30320104 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-07-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: Political party members had also been invited to hear suggestions and guidelines helpful for their adjustment to the new rules. Political parties are not organs of the state nor bureaucratic entities, and thus should be allowed to organize themselves as they see fit, subject to very general guidelines. The parties should reflect the wishes of their members, not a government committee. I can only suspect an ulterior motive at the high level involvement of the current, appointed bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 What is the point of holding elections in Thailand? The army will kick out any government that they don't approve of. A complete waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 13 minutes ago, Samui Bodoh said: I can only suspect an ulterior motive at the high level involvement of the current, appointed bodies. I suspect you are right. Everything this tricky government does seems to have an ulterior motive with a twist in the tail somewhere. Nothing is ever open, transparent, honest and straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 why not start a "whats the bloody point" party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 still too many for the good generals liking. how can he get it down to just one party running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 32 minutes ago, williamgeorgeallen said: still too many for the good generals liking. how can he get it down to just one party running? Didn't that happen already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, williamgeorgeallen said: still too many for the good generals liking. how can he get it down to just one party running? Hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 42 minutes ago, Lupatria said: Didn't that happen already? KPCOC party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 We are lucky to have the Junta in control and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha at the helm .... no more unrest, fighting and bickering, no road blocks, airport is always open. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, dbrenn said: What is the point of holding elections in Thailand? The army will kick out any government that they don't approve of. A complete waste of time and money. Not a complete waste. Elections give the appearance of a democracy to the rest of the world. That's why it's so annoying when those nasty politicians aren't sufficiently subservient to the army whilst "in power", it forces the mask to slip for a few years. Still, the new constitution should sort all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Just now, steven100 said: We are lucky to have the Junta in control and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha at the helm .... no more unrest, fighting and bickering, no road blocks, airport is always open. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha Perhaps that's because his mates were creating the road blocks, unrest, closing of airports, bickering and stamping their feet. And will continue to do so after every election. Because they cannot win fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: Political parties are not organs of the state nor bureaucratic entities, and thus should be allowed to organize themselves as they see fit, subject to very general guidelines. The parties should reflect the wishes of their members, not a government committee. I can only suspect an ulterior motive at the high level involvement of the current, appointed bodies. On the other hand it does not seem to be strange a certain level of legality, organisation etc can be asked by the state. If that is an ulterior motive, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, JonnyF said: Not a complete waste. Elections give the appearance of a democracy to the rest of the world. That's why it's so annoying when those nasty politicians aren't sufficiently subservient to the army whilst "in power", it forces the mask to slip for a few years. Still, the new constitution should sort all that. Constitutions in Thailand are as worthless as elections. The army just rips them up and rewrites them if they don't 'work out'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, steven100 said: We are lucky to have the Junta in control and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha at the helm .... no more unrest, fighting and bickering, no road blocks, airport is always open. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 7 hours ago, webfact said: The EC thus far remains firm that the new law is constitutional Shouldn't that issue be settled by the Constitutional Court before proceeding further? Or has the Court already given tacit guidance to the NRSA and NLA that would not make such referral critical or cause any significant delay should a referral be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 hour ago, dbrenn said: Constitutions in Thailand are as worthless as elections. The army just rips them up and rewrites them if they don't 'work out'. But the army wrote this one and it lets them retain power even when "democracy" is restored. So no need to rip it up, just tighten it up a bit if they feel they haven't covered all the bases or if anyone finds any loopholes. The fix is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Must be a sad life to constantly whinge and complain about the way your place of living is governed. Some just can't be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, steven100 said: Must be a sad life to constantly whinge and complain about the way your place of living is governed. Some just can't be happy. You could of course read into your statement and translate it to - "I'm alright jack screw everyone else" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 5 hours ago, steven100 said: We are lucky to have the Junta in control and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha at the helm .... no more unrest, fighting and bickering, no road blocks, airport is always open. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha We are not lucky but Prayuth is lucky to have you, will welcome your admiration with open arms and likely dispose of you when is suits or can see a buck in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 why not start a "whats the bloody point" partyYou could call it the "Democratic Party!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, dbrenn said: What is the point of holding elections in Thailand? The army will kick out any government that they don't approve of. A complete waste of time and money. A fair comment but I'm afraid totally incorrect. The next govt. WILL be the army. These jokers are going to remain in or have control of power. There will need to be an uprising to get them out. Edited July 7, 2017 by dinsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Some offensive hyperbole posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teacher Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Too many fat cat Generals will have to find something else not to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 11 hours ago, steven100 said: We are lucky to have the Junta in control and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha at the helm .... no more unrest, fighting and bickering, no road blocks, airport is always open. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha Did he arrange free internet under your bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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