snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 PM shrugs off calls to join TV debate By Kas Chanwanpen The Nation File photo: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday declined a call for him to join a televised prime ministerial debate, warning voters not to be influenced merely by words. Several television programmes are offering the stage to PM candidates to debate and express their thoughts and vision. Some have urged General Prayut, who was nominated by Phalang Pracharat Party for premier, to take part in the show. Prayut, however, said yesterday that it was the political party’s matter. He had to look into the law to see whether he could join the debate and whether it would be appropriate or not. Not known for his public-speaking skills, Prayut said: “I want you to bear this in mind about debates: please don’t believe or listen to those who are eloquent. The truth is, what they say might not be practical.” He was speaking at a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting. “It can affect the national budget. This isn’t easy. We have rules about financial discipline. They can promise to give you this and that. But it’s financially impossible.” Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30364002 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-02-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday declined a call for him to join a televised prime ministerial debate, warning voters not to be influenced merely by words. Oh, oh, the irony of that statement! He just doesn't realise the gaffs he's making, does he? edit: Perhaps next week, he'll be saying in a Kenneth Williams voice, "Infamy, infamy, they've all got it infamy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Not known for his public-speaking skills, Understatement and a half that one .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Not known for his public-speaking skills, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: I want you to bear this in mind about debates: please don’t believe or listen to those who are eloquent. The truth is, what they say might not be practical.” He was speaking at a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting. Judging others by his own high standard's then .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Understandable really. Debating does require at least a modicum of intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Kidneys, khup……...…...kidneys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Off topic posts have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thailand has never had it so good . When has it been better off ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 It'd be hilarious, let's be honest. It'd be like pitting Homer Simpson against Jordan Peterson. He'd sooner shut the TV station down than appear on 1 of its televised debates. A shame this won't happen unfortunately ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, elliss said: Thailand has never had it so good . When has it been better off ?. That would depend on where you stood on the social ladder. All are not equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 41 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: PM shrugs off calls to join TV debate His advisers are not stupid. They know when it is smart for him not to engage in a debate. He would surely make a complete and utter fool of himself and probably end up having a tantrum and threaten to punch someone in the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prissana Pescud Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 "We have rules about financial discipline" After we take our cut, there is not much left for the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Funny I thought he liked being on the tv and interrupting programs, he's been doing it every Friday night for years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 57 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: “I want you to bear this in mind about debates: please don’t believe or listen to those who are eloquent. ah, so believe those who are inarticulate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 He is not a debater and would be easily seen as inadequate. He does not listen, he just tells you things, then don't reply just nod, you know like a donkey. That's the real world in military thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Funny I thought he liked being on the tv and interrupting programs, he's been doing it every Friday night for years!He knows there’s a difference between blathering and debating. One he’s good at and the other may be questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, nong38 said: He is not a debater and would be easily seen as inadequate. He does not listen, he just tells you things, then don't reply just nod, you know like a donkey. That's the real world in military thinking. Thanks, I feel that perfectly sums up Prayut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I’m trying to imagine my Thai boss in a debate. She just barks inane orders at the Thai staff who never oppose or ask for clarification. And when the foreigners do, she either says they never understand or she storms off mumbling to herself. I dread to think what she’d do if she had an army and 44 behind her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prissana Pescud Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 32 minutes ago, nong38 said: He is not a debater and would be easily seen as inadequate. He does not listen, he just tells you things, then don't reply just nod, you know like a donkey. That's the real world in military thinking. He is not a debater. He is a mass debater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: not to be influenced merely by words s'right, guns are so much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Prissana Pescud said: He is not a debater. He is a mass debater u mean hes got it all in hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Can you imagine the debate? I can. It might go something like this: Opponent: Sir, can you justify the suppression of universally recognised human and civil rights at the hands of a military junta that lacks any internationally recognised raison d'etre? P. : What do you want? Do you want a bad man to return to Thailand and cause trouble again? Do you want chaos? Do you want Thailand to lose its freedom, world respect and record number of grateful tourists? Do you have no respect for your betters? Do you want a punch in the face ...?!!!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prissana Pescud Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Prissana Pescud said: He is not a debater. He is a mass debater I think I have phrased this incorrectly. I meant to say he is not a debater for the masses. He is a mass debater. Hope this stops anymore wank on this subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, PatOngo said: That would depend on where you stood on the social ladder. All are not equal. Being a farang /alien , i am not on the social ladder in Thailand , and never will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, rkidlad said: I’m trying to imagine my Thai boss in a debate. She just barks inane orders at the Thai staff who never oppose or ask for clarification. And when the foreigners do, she either says they never understand or she storms off mumbling to herself. I dread to think what she’d do if she had an army and 44 behind her. Yes, I had a Thai boss who my predecessor described as 'a megalomaniac'. The boss would change his mind regularly, call staff meetings where we only heard him speak, as he loved the sound of his own voice. He constantly refined my role as Business Manager, often in the middle of ongoing projects. The only upside to it was that he loved drinking beer. Every Friday afternoon twenty-odd staff would go to different Thai-buffet locations, with free food and as much beer as we could drink, all on expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 14 hours ago, Eligius said: Can you imagine the debate? I can. It might go something like this: Opponent: Sir, can you justify the suppression of universally recognised human and civil rights at the hands of a military junta that lacks any internationally recognised raison d'etre? P. : What do you want? Do you want a bad man to return to Thailand and cause trouble again? Do you want chaos? Do you want Thailand to lose its freedom, world respect and record number of grateful tourists? Do you have no respect for your betters? Do you want a punch in the face ...?!!!!!' I hope you weren't aiming for any chuckles among the readership. The above is exactly what would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, rkidlad said: I’m trying to imagine my Thai boss in a debate. She just barks inane orders at the Thai staff who never oppose or ask for clarification. And when the foreigners do, she either says they never understand or she storms off mumbling to herself. I dread to think what she’d do if she had an army and 44 behind her. So in other words, 'I know deep down I am unfit to hold this position, and am terrified of being found out.' Yes, apt indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, baboon said: So in other words, 'I know deep down I am unfit to hold this position, and am terrified of being found out.' Yes, apt indeed... As my old man used to say to me, “get good at saying no and get good at hearing it”. Something my boss, and others like her, will never understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer71 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday declined a call for him to join a televised prime ministerial debate, warning voters not to be influenced merely by words. He is a natural born comedian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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