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57 minutes ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

 

That's a pretty crappy turnout since voting is compulsory in Thailand.

Actually last general election had a turnout of 75%, the turnout mentioned was for the "referendum" on the constitution, the one with the 10 year jail sentence, if people campaigned against it. 

 

Of course the Thai care, you must not know many of them. 

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PM finally says it: election date will be changed

By THE NATION

 

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File photo: Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to admit for the first time yesterday that the expected election date would be altered after weeks of uncertainty.

 

“We’re going towards full democracy. There will be an election no matter what,” the junta leader said. “[The election date] will be changed but still it will be by May 9.” He was referring to the deadline set by the Constitution prescribing that the poll must be held within 150 days after the electoral organic laws were in effect.

 

This is the first time Prayut has admitted that no matter what, the election will have to be rescheduled from the previously planned date of February 24. With the Royal Coronation Ceremony scheduled in recent weeks for May 4-6, the government has said a rescheduling may be needed to avoid a clash with the post-ceremony |period in which King Maha Vajiralongkorn has related duties.

 

Prayut yesterday made it clear: “I want this important occasion to be peaceful … the election should not overlap the important occasion. That’s the only reason.”

 

In the two weeks since the possibility of an election delay was put on the table, pro-election protesters and members of the public have expressed dissatisfaction over the repeated postponements and have demanded that the government maintain February 24 as the poll day.

 

Protests have been seen in many areas inside and outside Bangkok. Unless the government confirms the election date by Friday a major demonstration will be staged the following day by a pro-election group led by Sirawith Seritiwat and Nuttaa Mahuttana at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok.

 

More protests

 

Outside Bangkok, similar rallies are taking place at universities in different provinces. Students and members of the public yesterday joined a movement at Khon Kaen University calling for a speedy election. Protests are planned today and tomorrow for Burapha University in Chon Buri province, Silpakorn University in Nakhon Pathom province, Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai province and in front of Government House in Bangkok.

 

The Royal Decree that would order an election be held has yet to be published in the Royal Gazette.

 

Meanwhile, there has been a strong sign of the election being put off until March 24. Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has said it could be a perfect date, given that the post-election activities would not be likely to clash with the royal enthronement in May.

 

Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Jarungvith Phumma also signalled yesterday that March 24 was a feasible date. The agency could finalise the election results within 45 days instead of the 60 days allowed by the Constitution, he said.

 

In that time frame, the election results could be announced by May 9. A debate has arisen over whether the 150-day time frame for holding the election should include this announcement or be limited to the voting.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30362387

 
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16 hours ago, theguyfromanotherforum said:

Nothing is going to happen. The only people who care about election are Thai Visa posters. 

 

Thais either don't care or are scared to have an opinion. I am almost certain most don't care. Even the skies are clearing up and the pollution is down today. Mai pen rai, nothing worry.

Really?

Your Thailand is very different to the Thailand i'm in.

Have you been canvassing and been out on the streets with your opinion polls?

Nah, thought not.

Admit it, nothing to be shy of, you can't even speak the lingo.

So basically, your post above is typical Thai Visa Poster dross.

On topic, IMO, the longer the election is delayed, the more it will piss off the electorate, and the more it will harm Mr P's chances of winning a majority.

 

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17 hours ago, kkerry said:

The people around him do seem to find his John Travolta Saturday Night Fever tribute most amusing...

There was no reason to misuse the "horn sign" as we all know who is cheating who.

On the second pic you'll find the appropriate answer:

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49 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

There was no reason to misuse the "horn sign" as we all know who is cheating who.

On the second pic you'll find the appropriate answer:

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The 'horns sign' actually meant - originally - 'the devil's horns', and was an indicator that the person gesturing was a venerator and worshipper of Satan!

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Public spending on education remained at  2-3% of the GDP during this growth period. The growing costs of higher education made it inaccessible to the lower classes, denying them a route to higher-paying jobs.

 

Part of this is because while Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita tripled between 1980 and 1995, spending on social services remained stagnant, limiting social mobility and preventing lower classes from taking advantage of the growth.

 

According to the Credit Suisse report, the bottom 10% of Thais hold 0% of the wealth, being either in debt or having no documented household income. The poorest 50% of Thais now hold only 1.7% of the country’s wealth, while the richest 10% now hold a massive 85.7%.

 

Thailand now has the largest wealth gap in the world, according to a recent report by Credit Suisse. The Global Wealth Report and Databook, published in December 2018, showed that the richest 1% in Thailand now controls almost 67% of the country’s wealth.

 

47 minutes ago, simtemple said:

Quotes from the above article.

Thanx.

Says it all really.

Especially the first paragraph i quoted.

Quite disgusting and one of the many reasons i despise the Yellow Shirts and the Elites they represent.

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1 hour ago, Lupatria said:

There was no reason to misuse the "horn sign" as we all know who is cheating who.

On the second pic you'll find the appropriate answer:

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P.M.Prayuth was using the 2 finger and thumb salute in homage to his hero Thaksin Shinawatra. Another variation started in Thailand by Aed Carabao to resemble his famous logo.  The shaka sign of Hawaii is similar.

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On 1/16/2019 at 4:44 PM, ratcatcher said:

The word MIGHT has several meanings. In this context it means a possibility exists.

The other meaning that came to my mind is that of POWER, and the Prime minister holds all of it. 

His government knew full well that the major event on May 5 was to be held and that he HAD to be in charge of the country when that happened. Then there is another less joyous event in the future which those in power are already aware of. Frankly I think it will be quite a while before people in this country place their X on a ballot paper. 

While the French are revolting, the Thais are relaxing. Maybe that's not such a bad thing?

Yes, the French are revolting (on the streets), but the Thai Government has been revolting for over 4 years now and still is.

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7 hours ago, grumpy 4680 said:

         The simplest solution would have been to pospone the coronation, as there was no real urgency.

There was no need to postpone it, as they could have not chosen that particular date in the first place, but of course it was chosen for a particular reason, which has now become apparent.  In very few other countries would the electorate tolerate this kind of nonsense and total disdain for them, but somehow it seems that the vast majority of Thai people just do not care enough to do anything about it.

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On 1/16/2019 at 4:02 PM, theguyfromanotherforum said:

Nothing is going to happen. The only people who care about election are Thai Visa posters. 

 

Thais either don't care or are scared to have an opinion. I am almost certain most don't care. Even the skies are clearing up and the pollution is down today. Mai pen rai, nothing worry.

You are right in a way and it's rather ironic if you look at their presidents and PMs.

 

Thai people secretly love him for what he's done to the country, similar to Yanks and Trump, but feel embarrassed to say so.

 

I'm very happy with the recent years since the coup, corruption has been slashed at governmental and especially in the police. 

 

 

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7 minutes ago, MrPatrickThai said:

I'm very happy with the recent years since the coup, corruption has been slashed at governmental and especially in the police. 

Ive hear some dumbass things in my time but.........................

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