Arkady Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 4 hours ago, ratcatcher said: "The election date must be no earlier than 45 days but no later than 60 days from the date such royal decree comes into force." I agree with your comment Colin, but would PCO dare to go against such a decree? The decree has been issued by H.M., but does it go into effect immediately i.e. 23 Jan 2019? Yes. In point 3 it says that this decree takes immediate effect upon publication in the Royal Gazette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: For the answer, best ask Prayut whether he got balls of steel. Uh-huh . . . scalpel, please nurse. ???????????????? There-there, Uncle Tu … how's that? That steel's so hard, isn't it. Next please . . . and not another monkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, MaxLee said: I'd rather say, he'll make sure that he will stay in power indefinitely. Cyanide pills, please, nurse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ossy said: Cyanide pills, please, nurse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, tifino said: Mind the doors, please . . . going down . . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, cmsally said: However, with what looks like a slowing down of the influx of Chinese money, we will have to see what happens to the economy. A need to have the engines in motion so people are earning money in direct opposition to the fear of the majority getting any considerable control of the economy. If things collapse at the top it would mean big trouble. On the whole people / families seem a lot less self sufficient than years back and that is a worry. Thailand's populace is no different to those of the US & UK. They are all up to their neck in debt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, champers said: Thailand's populace is no different to those of the US & UK. They are all up to their neck in debt. yes but at least the UK and US try to pay debts back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, sungod said: Never seen so many farangs get so worked up about an election they cant take part in. Yep, about as interesting as watching a one horse race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trexpat Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, ramr said: His brand is probably well toxic by now. Even those who would share his aims and methods recognize that. Will there be a face-saving arrangement or the classic Thai temper tantrum when face is lost? Grab some popcorn. It would seem that an election is unavoidable, 44 is no match for this news unless of course there were to be an outbreak of terrorist activity that would mean polling would to too dangerous? Nothing would surprise me now, least of all a few exploding grenades that could be linked to missing arms from previous peoples uprising. Watch this space.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Trexpat said: It would seem that an election is unavoidable, 44 is no match for this news unless of course there were to be an outbreak of terrorist activity that would mean polling would to too dangerous? Nothing would surprise me now, least of all a few exploding grenades that could be linked to missing arms from previous peoples uprising. Watch this space.???? ... a Smoking Gun?!! more likely will get by with Smoking Rice! - pay off the farmers to smoke the country to a standstill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, cmsally said: OK, so if a royal decree is necessary to announce an actual election date, then how did they announce the previous date that just got cancelled (Feb 24) ?? You don't really expect a simple and correct answer to that, do you? I would suggest that the pm and cohorts wouldn't have a clue, it was simply open mouth before brain function kicks in, don't you know who we are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I think Ill get my lottery tickets "555" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 7 hours ago, tifino said: ... well, this is when the army is supposed to step in, to do what they do best... - the incumbent is not above the Law Or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, newatthis said: Yep, about as interesting as watching a one horse race. Who won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, PatOngo said: Who won? As soon as Prayut announces the party he's backing, that's when we'll know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 hours ago, colinneil said: Royal decree good, but Prayut and his cronies will keep thinking up any excuse possible to delay, delay, delay the election. ...and if it actually happens, here is the scenario I think will turn out. "Ladies and Gentlemen after you are all plugged in with your headset enter E-Mail and password..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cauldlad Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Why all the concern?? The Thais could not give a shit including my wife!! You know why because their life will not change one iota!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 According to the BBC World Service 9pm news, election date is 24th March. Should be an interesting few days; Brexit is 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 46 minutes ago, champers said: According to the BBC World Service 9pm news, election date is 24th March. Should be an interesting few days; Brexit is 29th. The end is nigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Never seen so many farangs get so worked up about an election they cant take part in. Big bwana always knows what's best for the natives whilst their own home countries are falling apart in political turmoil. [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Dave67 said: I have posted this a few times so I won't go into great detail just have a look what happened in the Malaysia election in May 18. The Junta cannot manufacture a win when they are so unpopular When you're counting the votes, any outcome you want can be manufactured. It’s not the people who vote that count. It’s the people who count the votes.” - Joseph Stalin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 11 hours ago, MaxLee said: And in the end, it doesn't mean squad, and standing in the dark again, and is prone to bypass (aka postponement) yet again..... You might mean "squat" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retoohs Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 14 hours ago, colinneil said: Royal decree good, but Prayut and his cronies will keep thinking up any excuse possible to delay, delay, delay the election. They dont need to maje up any excuse as the constitution the military put in place lets them appoint the 250 members of the upper house. The vote is for the lower house. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senate_of_Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest879 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 16 hours ago, Eric Loh said: A tiny step towards democracy and a big step to wipe that smug off Prayut's face. His article 44 is not match for a royal decree. Now he has to declare which political party he will join within a time frame and no more of his self gratifying nonsense about waiting for a party to approach as though he has many suitors. Amen to see his hind leaving office and have the door slammed on him. all it will take is another bomb going off at 4am down a side soi to delay the elections another 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 12 hours ago, tifino said: yes but at least the UK and US try to pay debts back... Hehe, UK; "As of Q1 (the first quarter of) 2018, UK debt amounted to £1.78 trillion, or 86.58% of total GDP, at which time the annual cost of servicing (paying the interest) the public debt amounted to around £48 billion (which is roughly 4% of GDP or 8% of UK government tax income)." US; "The aggregate, gross amount that Treasury can borrow is limited by the United States debt ceiling. As of December 31, 2018, debt held by the public was $16.1 trillion and intragovernmental holdings were $5.87 trillion, for a total or "National Debt" of $21.97 trillion." Thailand: "Thailand's External Debt reached 154.2 USD bn in Jun 2018" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Lots going on last week in March... Thai elections and then Brexit five days later. Edit. just scrolled up a bit, saw champers is making the same comment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 9 hours ago, champers said: According to the BBC World Service 9pm news, election date is 24th March. Should be an interesting few days; Brexit is 29th. "The sky is falling in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ossy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 12 hours ago, bluesofa said: As soon as Prayut announces the party he's backing, that's when we'll know. ???????????????? yes, tears by the shed-full at that awful prospect, but there's something else that spoilt my sleep last night, as Prawit's face and form came into focus and this nursery rhyme sounded in the background: 'And this little piggy went "Wee, Wee, Wee" all the way home', especially now that he's incurred the wrath of dog god. ???????????????? I'm crying for poor old Porky and I'm sure most other posters will share that sentiment. Let's face it … life simply won't be the same without Porky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ossy said: ???????????????? yes, tears by the shed-full at that awful prospect, but there's something else that spoilt my sleep last night, as Prawit's face and form came into focus and this nursery rhyme sounded in the background: 'And this little piggy went "Wee, Wee, Wee" all the way home', especially now that he's incurred the wrath of dog god. ???????????????? I'm crying for poor old Porky and I'm sure most other posters will share that sentiment. Let's face it … life simply won't be the same without Porky. Don't fret too much, there'll be another one along in a minute, just like London buses, and full of shit passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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