Yingluck rules out sister taking over as Pheu Thai leader

[snoop1130]

Yingluck rules out sister taking over as Pheu Thai leader

By The Nation

 

 

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday denied one of her sisters would be named Pheu Thai Party leader to fight the next general election.

 

A recent report said that Yingluck’s sister, Monthathip Kovitcharoenkul, was among three candidates for party leader. The other two were Pheu Thai key figure Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan and retired police chief Pol General Seripisut Temiyavej.

 

“My sister [Monthathip] would be startled because she has no intention of becoming involved in politics,” Yingluck said.

 

Currently, Police Lt-General Viroj Pao-in is the caretaker leader of Pheu Thai after his predecessor Charupong Ruangsuwan fled Thailand following the coup in May 2014.

 

Yingluck said it was good to have several candidates but they should wait until a clear date was set for the next election. 

 

Asked if Khunying Sudarat is the most suitable choice to erase criticism that Pheu Thai belongs to the Shinawatra family, Yingluck said all candidates have capability but there is a mechanism in the party to select the leader.

 

Pheu Thai caretaker secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai said party members would discuss the post when the junta allows political parties to hold activities. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30320159

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-7-7

[ratcatcher]

I am basically ambivalent when it comes to Thai politics, but the best thing the Pheu Thai party could do would be to make Khunying Sudarat the leader as Monthatip is a Shinawatra and Seripisut is a retired Police General.

K.Sudarat has the most credibility with her long association with P.T. That in itself may be a handicap though.

Edited July 7, 2017 by ratcatcher

[scorecard]

19 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

I am basically ambivalent when it comes to Thai politics, but the best thing the Pheu Thai party could do would be to make Khunying Sudarat the leader as Monthatip is a Shinawatra and Seripisut is a retired Police General.

K.Sudarat has the most credibility with her long association with P.T. That in itself may be a handicap though.

 

She also has substantial baggage.

 

I wonder why pt would not want to show it has changed.  

[greenchair]

Pt really should let the Dems test the waters. It's  going to be miserable working under the umbrella group. 

[than]

38 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

I am basically ambivalent when it comes to Thai politics, but the best thing the Pheu Thai party could do would be to make Khunying Sudarat the leader as Monthatip is a Shinawatra and Seripisut is a retired Police General.

K.Sudarat has the most credibility with her long association with P.T. That in itself may be a handicap though.

 

Not sure Brother N°1 will be agree. PTP is Shin for him

[than]

4 minutes ago, greenchair said:

Pt really should let the Dems test the waters. It's  going to be miserable working under the umbrella group. 

Oh Brother N°1 want to be back in Thailand 

 

The political agenda of the PT is simple: to absolve Thaksin of all these crimes

[Dobredin Ghusputin]

Clearly, Chalerm would be the right man for the job.

[greenchair]

27 minutes ago, than said:

Oh Brother N°1 want to be back in Thailand 

 

The political agenda of the PT is simple: to absolve Thaksin of all these crimes

Oh rubbish. The people vote them in. Over and over the people vote them in. 

And quite frankly why shouldn't he be absolved. He paid 37 billion already. The man is adored and the people wanted him back. 

[maxpower]

5 minutes ago, greenchair said:

Oh rubbish. The people vote them in. Over and over the people vote them in. 

And quite frankly why shouldn't he be absolved. He paid 37 billion already. The man is adored and the people wanted him back. 

[Reigntax]

5 minutes ago, greenchair said:

Oh rubbish. The people vote them in. Over and over the people vote them in. 

And quite frankly why shouldn't he be absolved. He paid 37 billion already. The man is adored and the people wanted him back. 

 

Thats why the elite feel so threaten by him. Cant have someone who the masses like in opposition to the charade created by the military and elitists.

[Reigntax]

Doesnt matter who the PT elect as leader as they will win the popukar vote, the military will either keep control or stage another coup and the PT leader with face trumped up charges by the military junta. 

 

Its not like Thai politics is unpredicable or the military or Democrats have any new ideas like how to win an election.

[YetAnother]

please not another one with zero credentials; same family; same values

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, ratcatcher said:

I am basically ambivalent when it comes to Thai politics, but the best thing the Pheu Thai party could do would be to make Khunying Sudarat the leader as Monthatip is a Shinawatra and Seripisut is a retired Police General.

K.Sudarat has the most credibility with her long association with P.T. That in itself may be a handicap though.

 

'She has the most credibility with her long association with P.T.'

 

Is that a logical comment?

[than]

21 minutes ago, greenchair said:

Oh rubbish. The people vote them in. Over and over the people vote them in. 

And quite frankly why shouldn't he be absolved. He paid 37 billion already. The man is adored and the people wanted him back. 

When voter were paid for vote to him. People like is money not him......

 

Quote

why shouldn't he be absolved

Because he must to pay for his crime.......He is a corrupt capitalist politician and he has numerous case against him

Edited July 7, 2017 by than

[scorecard]

21 minutes ago, greenchair said:

Oh rubbish. The people vote them in. Over and over the people vote them in. 

And quite frankly why shouldn't he be absolved. He paid 37 billion already. The man is adored and the people wanted him back. 

 

He should be absolved of a criminal conviction (with no doubt whatever that he had broke a serious law). How's that?

 

Are you also suggesting he should be absolved from the other 15 serious cases not yet heard?

 

Your attitudes just reinforce what's wrong with respect for the law in this country. 

Edited July 7, 2017 by scorecard

[yellowboat]

Win or lose, what sort of freedoms will the army bestow on the next elected government?  Guessing the leash will be short and the fun to be less so. 

[halloween]

"......... there is a mechanism in the party to select the leader. "

 

And we all know what it is. The man with the money who is paying them tells them who it will be.

 

Or do you think "Thaksin Thinks, PTP Acts" was just a lie?

Edited July 7, 2017 by halloween

[maxpower]

3 hours ago, scorecard said:

Are you also suggesting he should be absolved from the other 15 serious cases not yet heard?

You know, I used to have bad dreams about those awful deeds and then one day a little bird landed on my window sill and told me great stories of Kings and Queens.

[bwpage3]

You have to wonder, after having a taste of all the power, if the Junta will ever give up power. Most of the rich and powerful opposition has lost their money and power. Would not be surprised if the PM wins the next election (any way they can)????

[InMyShadow]

You have to wonder, after having a taste of all the power, if the Junta will ever give up power. Most of the rich and powerful opposition has lost their money and power. Would not be surprised if the PM wins the next election (any way they can)????

Been many coups. It's always gone back to a democratic election even though every time everyone was convinced it wouldn't happen.. Just like this one and the next one..

[bwpage3]

1 minute ago, InMyShadow said:

Been many coups. It's always gone back to a democratic election even though every time everyone was convinced it wouldn't happen.. Just like this one and the next one..

Does not have to be a coup for the current PM to run in an election and win in a shady manner. Who dares to challenge the Army right now?

[NCC1701A]

and she is not as hot...

[surangw]

its solely her decision ?

 

[starky]

5 hours ago, than said:

When voter were paid for vote to him. People like is money not him......

 

Because he must to pay for his crime.......He is a corrupt capitalist politician and he has numerous case against him

Let's see if you can guess who else was also buying votes at the same time but lost because they were no where near as popular. Which happens every time there is an election which is why the silly fycks have to keep having coups, cos they just can't win....it rhymes with the fellows

[than]

56 minutes ago, starky said:

Let's see if you can guess who else was also buying votes at the same time but lost because they were no where near as popular. Which happens every time there is an election which is why the silly fycks have to keep having coups, cos they just can't win....it rhymes with the fellows

2007 PPP loose his majority in parliament due to vote buying.......

 

If PTP follow the rules, it can stay in power. If it's main purpose his to help a criminal it cannot stay in office.

 

[candide]

4 hours ago, halloween said:

"......... there is a mechanism in the party to select the leader. "

 

And we all know what it is. The man with the money who is paying them tells them who it will be.

 

Or do you think "Thaksin Thinks, PTP Acts" was just a lie?

Now it is "Prayuth thinks, the constitution  acts". Do you think it is better? At least Thai people had a say,. They could decide if they wanted to vote for Thaksin's party or not.

[Dexlowe]

38 minutes ago, candide said:

They could decide if they wanted to vote for Thaksin's party or not.

Are you sure about that?

[Reigntax]

8 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

He should be absolved of a criminal conviction (with no doubt whatever that he had broke a serious law). How's that?

 

Are you also suggesting he should be absolved from the other 15 serious cases not yet heard?

 

Your attitudes just reinforce what's wrong with respect for the law in this country. 

 

Isnt this just the perfect example of what is wrong with Thailand and why all current problems exist. The popular elected get overthrown and proscuted and the.military backed supporters do what they wish, grant themselves an amnesty for any prior and future action or crime they commit.

 

Im all for proscuting crime but lets support it accross the entire population, without exception and under a fair an equatible system of justice under the rule of law, not ruled by the Baht.

[steven100]

It is a blessing that the Junta are in charge and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is in the top job. He has worked hard, however some farang just want to throw mud at any news article whether it's a new project being planned or anything to do with his work.

 

Who kept the media and thai's continuously informed with running TV broadcasts every friday night then daily in some cases.

Who represented Thailand at the UN General assembly and spoke in front of the US president and officials. Do you really think his predecessors were even near professional enough to do what he did ... ?

Who managed to get the China-Thai high speed rail project up and running with 80% going to Thai contractors.

Who cleaned up areas of Sukhumvit which were once plagued by street carts and almost impassable to pedestrians.

Who is looking to implement road safety rules with the banning of persons riding in the back of pickups.

Who is chasing previously convicted criminals to recover millions or billions of baht taken from the thai economy and taxes not paid.

Who is keeping the country running so it is not plagued with lawlessness, protests that block the streets and affect everyday thai's just wanting to go about their business. Who is chasing those suspected of fraudulent rice schemes that cost Thailand billions of baht which can never be recovered because of prices promised and never delivered.

 

I could go on with more .....   there are dozens upon dozens of activities that Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha has achieved or is pushing to achieve.

 

But some farang are never happy with the way things are no matter how hard the government works they will always whinge. This shows one's lack of understanding Thai politics and the reason someone such as the Junta and Khun Prayuth has to be in charge to control the troublemakers.

Those whingers and whiners wouldn't even hold a candle to the General. They wouldn't know the first thing about his job.

 

I think the current government is doing a good job. It is certainly much better than his predecessors. As such one can only hope that the Junta stay in control for as long as possible and hopefully at least 10yrs or longer.

 

Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha

 

 

 

[candide]

11 minutes ago, steven100 said:

It is a blessing that the Junta are in charge and Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is in the top job. He has worked hard, however some farang just want to throw mud at any news article whether it's a new project being planned or anything to do with his work.

 

Who kept the media and thai's continuously informed with running TV broadcasts every friday night then daily in some cases.

Who represented Thailand at the UN General assembly and spoke in front of the US president and officials. Do you really think his predecessors were even near professional enough to do what he did ... ?

Who managed to get the China-Thai high speed rail project up and running with 80% going to Thai contractors.

Who cleaned up areas of Sukhumvit which were once plagued by street carts and almost impassable to pedestrians.

Who is looking to implement road safety rules with the banning of persons riding in the back of pickups.

Who is chasing previously convicted criminals to recover millions or billions of baht taken from the thai economy and taxes not paid.

Who is keeping the country running so it is not plagued with lawlessness, protests that block the streets and affect everyday thai's just wanting to go about their business. Who is chasing those suspected of fraudulent rice schemes that cost Thailand billions of baht which can never be recovered because of prices promised and never delivered.

 

I could go on with more .....   there are dozens upon dozens of activities that Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha has achieved or is pushing to achieve.

 

But some farang are never happy with the way things are no matter how hard the government works they will always whinge. This shows one's lack of understanding Thai politics and the reason someone such as the Junta and Khun Prayuth has to be in charge to control the troublemakers.

Those whingers and whiners wouldn't even hold a candle to the General. They wouldn't know the first thing about his job.

 

I think the current government is doing a good job. It is certainly much better than his predecessors. As such one can only hope that the Junta stay in control for as long as possible and hopefully at least 10yrs or longer.

 

Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha

 

 

 

You are being sarcastic, right?