snoop1130 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thai PM says ban on political activity to be lifted by December Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha adjusts his headphones ahead of an APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) dialogue at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Manila, Philippines, November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Wally Santana/Pool CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday a ban on political activity will be lifted by December in anticipation of a general election next year. The military government has imposed a strict ban on all political activity since a 2014 military coup, citing the need for peace and order after months of street protests against a civilian government of prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Opponents of military rule say the ban, backed up by legal action against those who violate it, has stifled dissent. Last month, the government relaxed some restrictions, allowing political parties to resume organizing ahead of a general election due by May next year but still maintain a ban on public gathering of more than five people and political campaigning. "On the lifting of the ban on political activities, we will consider it sometime at the end of November or early December depending on suitability," Prayut told reporters after a meeting of his cabinet was held in the northern town of Chiang Rai. The ban forbids all political activity including the holding of gatherings and campaigning. The junta has said the ban on political activity has been necessary to preserve stability after more than a decade of at times violent rivalry between supporters of ousted premiers Thaksin Shinawatra, and his sister, Yingluck, and the Bangkok-based royalist establishment. Political parties are gearing up for next year's general election, being held under a military-drafted constitution that critics say will prolong military influence over civilian politics. Last month, Prayut said he was interested in having a political role after the general election, fuelling speculation he aims to stay on as prime minister. Four of his cabinet ministers have launched a political party that could back Prayut. On Sunday, Thaksin's old Puea Thai Party chose new leaders to take it into the election. An election date has not been set but senior government official have said that it would likely be on Feb. 24. -- © Copyright Reuters 2018-10-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 We don't have a standing Prime Minister presently. PMs are elected heads of state. That's not what he is. Repeating, hypnotically, as such loud and often enough doesn't make the delusion any truer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday a ban on political activity will be lifted by December in anticipation of a general election next year. No he didn't. He said he would consider it sometime at the end of November or early December depending on suitability, from your own article. Given his word is worth precisely nothing, let's wait and see what happens in actuality before breaking out the plonk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I suppose ar*e lickers are excepted ? Fewer dazzled by Suthep's megawatt grin on streets of Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, baboon said: No he didn't. He said he would consider it sometime at the end of November or early December depending on suitability, from your own article. Given his word is worth precisely nothing, let's wait and see what happens in actuality before breaking out the plonk... I don't believe that the General's gang are too terribly observant, as political activity and campaigning has continued on for months - from every corner - with/without official blessings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: Thai PM says ban on political activity to be lifted by December But junta political activity has been ongoing for the past 12 months or more with him being the pump primer with his buckets of Thai Niyom money. But that's OK. The new rules are that political activity by other political parties can now be commenced in January, just one month before the election. Where is this country headed, heaven forbid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Which December?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, gunderhill said: Which December?? 2571.... Takes time to prepare and sort things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, zzaa09 said: 2571.... Takes time to prepare and sort things out. Western or Eastern time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcsmith Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 We've heard this so many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 How generous and magnanimous of him to consider allowing others to do what he has been doing for quite a while. There was never that much instability to begin with. The man is foppish as he is dim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcave Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thank you all great and powerful one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 It would appear "free and fair elections" has lost something in the translation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 4 years of eeeeeendless campaigning, including self- grandizing TV-shows, songs, handouts left and right vs 2 months of campaigning! Seems fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenm Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 So is the election still taking place in February, or in the post, now hinting toward May?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 But still a chance of an event that would require a postponement of the unfair not free elections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Retire and appolgise for the damage and wealth created by the close allies and former convicts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Ho HO Ho , early Christmas gift, from Mr. Generous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest879 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 elections will need to be delayed to give political parties a chance to campaign as they been banned for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, guest879 said: elections will need to be delayed to give political parties a chance to campaign as they been banned for so long. The junta have done the campaigning for the political parties for 4 years. Thanks to their incompetency and harsh intimidation, anti junta parties will do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Will it reflect on Cheese Toasties in 7/11.?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Thailand said: But still a chance of an event that would require a postponement of the unfair not free elections. Odds are clear that will come about. Put your guaranteed winning bets down. It tome almost writes itself, almost too predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chama Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 8:34 AM, snoop1130 said: "On the lifting of the ban on political activities, we will consider it sometime at the end of November or early December depending on suitability," Prayut told reporters Suitability? Is that code for "when we feel that we have this election won"? His campaign continues while others are forced to sit on the sidelines....but....many see through this and it could backfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 23 hours ago, Cadbury said: But junta political activity has been ongoing for the past 12 months or more with him being the pump primer with his buckets of Thai Niyom money. But that's OK. The new rules are that political activity by other political parties can now be commenced in January, just one month before the election. Where is this country headed, heaven forbid! The raised arm salute, and accompanying uniformed chaps are a bit of a clue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, JAG said: The raised arm salute, and accompanying uniformed chaps are a bit of a clue... Might we expect anything less. Been of this nature forever. Folks get on, nonetheless. sabai sabai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Small Joke Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 December 2561. Gregorian calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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