News Forum - PM Prayut, 5 ministers win votes to beat no-confidence charge

[Thaiger]

After 4 days of intense debates in the censure proceedings that called for a vote of no-confidence for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and 5 top ministers in his cabinet, the group all avoided the no-confidence votes. There was a lot of talk about secret political deals aligning the Palang Pracharath Party and the Pheu Thai party, along with a coalition of about a dozen small parties to pull together enough votes to topple the prime minister, but in the end, the plan did not prevail. While PM Prayut and other political leaders have faced a variety of criticisms over their actions […]

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[Griff1315]

Another waste of time and money. The results were never going to be any different.

[Griff1315]

Love the photo attached to the article, smug or what.

[MrStretch]

Thailand's future is bleak with this "leadership" and the representatives that are supposed to be acting in the interest of the people.

[Stonker]

32 minutes ago, Griff1315 said:

Another waste of time and money. The results were never going to be any different.

100%  -  unless they voted against themselves it could never have been otherwise.

[HolyCowCm]

should be a unanimous decision with having to garner 75 - 80% of the vote. 

[Shade_Wilder]

 

An unsurprising outcome, despite the many stories published in the various media groups. Hmm... it is also interesting to see which media outlet led with which story; it is a bit of a window into media contacts, connections, outlooks and the interactions with the political factions.

Was there any truth to the story of discord among the three 'P's? There are a couple of different possible takes.

It either didn't happen or was simply a minor misunderstanding (a real one) that was blown out of proportion, likely by a political opponent. This is plausible, but I don't think likely. We all have seen the influence the government wields over the media, the Libel laws, Computer Crimes Act, etc; I think it unlikely that anyone would print a story/rumour like that without any substance behind it.

There is a major rift among the three 'P's. I think this is unlikely as it is true that they have been friends for decades, they have worked together for a common purpose (whether we approve or not) and they surely understand that they are in it together.

The third option seems the most likely; they are having small but quite serious spats. Despite all the politician talk that they are in complete agreement, does anyone really think they are? Doubtful. Differences were bound to emerge and we will likely see (okay, maybe not see directly) many more conflicts; based on the BP story of yesterday, I'll be watching carefully who the next Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of interior is. Very carefully. Further, ponder a thought on this; they are in their late 60's/early 70's and men of that age get crankier and crankier (anyone care to argue this? Prove my point? ) and bicker a lot. And, while they surely won't admit it, they got to be a bit tired of it all; governing is incredibly stressful. Finally, they have been in a power-sharing agreement for... 6/7/8 years? Longer? When one looks around the world at similar regimes and/or groupings, they usually don't last much longer than that. The end is nigh.

Interesting times. The current government surviving a non-confidence motion wasn't particularly surprising; no one will admit it out loud, but who'd really want an election during a pandemic when things could (not saying they will, but could) turn south again very rapidly? Viewed from a purely political standpoint, the Status Quo is best for all political groupings concerned. Prayut and crew must deal with Covid and will be tossed out when it is 'done', and whomever takes over and from whichever faction is TBD for another year, but won't be tarred with the past.

Now, if only I knew who'll be coming next...

 

 

 

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

1 hour ago, Griff1315 said:

Another waste of time and money. The results were never going to be any different.

And we will never know how much those six deposited in brown envelopes during this vote. 

I bet ….

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

censure proceedings that called for a vote of no-confidence for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha

was called for secretly by his own party and coalition that wanted a top up of funds. 

[DiggR]

1 hour ago, Griff1315 said:

Love the photo attached to the article, smug or what.

A well practiced shyte eating grin

[poohy]

1 hour ago, Griff1315 said:

Love the photo attached to the article, smug or what.

Even his mother would want to punch that!

[vlad]

Getting ready for his re-election next year, buy buy buy.

Edited September 4, 2021 by vlad

[BIGGLES]

Well, that result came as a surprise!

Clearly, no body wants to pick up the poisoned challace, and the military are still happy with their man.

[Jason]

Proof that this is and has been a military junta! I wonder when the people of Thailand will grow tired of it? Nothing will change unless there is a groundswell of support for a fundamental shift.

[Poolie]

7 minutes ago, Jason said:

Proof that this is and has been a military junta! I wonder when the people of Thailand will grow tired of it? Nothing will change unless there is a groundswell of support for a fundamental shift.

No time soon, its obvious.

Just my opinion.

[Thaired]

When you change the constitution to protect yourself from the illegality you committed, then set up government to ensure the impotence of opposition, it's hardly a surprise you get through a no confidence vote! Don't let the triviality of a collapsed economy, decimated tourist and entertainment industries, or rampant unemployment, poverty, homelessness, crime or suicide, deflect from the calamitous management of a virus and subsequent inept vaccine rollout! Anyone that voted with confidence in the PM has clearly been incentivized in some way, because anyone in government or opposition with a conscience will know it has all been a complete circus!

[King Cotton]

56 minutes ago, Thaired said:

When you change the constitution to protect yourself from the illegality you committed, then set up government to ensure the impotence of opposition, it's hardly a surprise you get through a no confidence vote! Don't let the triviality of a collapsed economy, decimated tourist and entertainment industries, or rampant unemployment, poverty, homelessness, crime or suicide, deflect from the calamitous management of a virus and subsequent inept vaccine rollout! Anyone that voted with confidence in the PM has clearly been incentivized in some way, because anyone in government or opposition with a conscience will know it has all been a complete circus!

Post of the day, for me, this one . . . Wins it hands down, with a potent message in EVERY word!

[Stardust]

Who is surprised after the monkeys are paid and fed?

Edited September 4, 2021 by King Cotton
Minor typo fixed

[Stardust]

34 minutes ago, Stardust said:

Who is surprised after the monkeys are paid and fed?

By the way this are the words of Thamanat. He said his job is to feed the monkeys, he is the fixer.

[Dancbmac]

I am in shock!

[Bangkok_Gary]

He smiles like a crocodile after feeding time...

[gummy]

1 hour ago, Bangkok_Gary said:

He smiles like a crocodile after feeding time...

Someone told him that the billion baht swill at the trough will continue for him and his pals to devour

[HiuMak]

20 hours ago, Thaiger said:

After 4 days of intense debates in the censure proceedings that called for a vote of no-confidence for PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and 5 top ministers in his cabinet, the group all avoided the no-confidence votes. There was a lot of talk about secret political deals aligning the Palang Pracharath Party and the Pheu Thai party, along with a coalition of about a dozen small parties to pull together enough votes to topple the prime minister, but in the end, the plan did not prevail. While PM Prayut and other political leaders have faced a variety of criticisms over their actions […]

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not surprised, it is politics.

[harry1]

what did we expect,they all want to be at same trough,even the oppositions? nothing will change,unless the people come out by the millions like they did with thaksin,another sad day in the land of broken promises

[NoshowJones]

22 hours ago, vlad said:

Getting ready for his re-election next year, buy buy buy.

How can this unelected PM have a re election when he was never elected in the first place? 

[NoshowJones]

3 hours ago, HiuMak said:

not surprised, it is politics.

How can it be politics when the country is run by a military academy educated Junta?