webfact Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Prayut vows to continue as PM By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha asserted on Friday (August 9) that he would continue to work as prime minister, shrugging off a controversy related to his government’s oath-taking. Prayut made the statement a day after telling top officials of government agencies during a policy meeting that he took complete responsibility for the flawed oath-taking ceremony. Opponents said Prayut failed to state during the oath-taking that he would protect and comply with the provisions of the Constitution when he led his Cabinet members to be sworn in before the King. When Prayut said on Thursday that he would take sole responsibility, it had triggered speculation that he would resign, raising the possibility of political instability. However, on Friday, Prayut said after presiding over the opening ceremony of a new BTS station in Lat Phrao that he had no plans to step down. “I hereby affirm that I’ll do my duty to my best because I remain the prime minister here and won’t go anywhere. Don’t worry,” Prayut said. After he finished his speech at the opening ceremony, when reporters asked him to clarify his statement, he replied: “It means I’ll remain in the post of prime minister.” After the opening ceremony of the Lat Phrao intersection station (N9) of the extended route of the BTS Skytrain, Prayut rode a train to the Morchit station (N8). The BTS Skytrain would run free trial services between the two stations from 3pm on Friday. Prayut said the free trial service would continue until December 5. Prayut was accompanied at the ceremony by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration governor Aswin Kwanmuang and Mass Rapid Transit Authority governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas. They were received by executives of Krungthep Thanakhom Co Ltd and Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc, which runs the Skytrain, as well as Italian-Thai Development Plc president Premchai Karnasuta. The Italian-Thai Development built the extended elevated train route. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374536 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-08-09 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, webfact said: “I hereby affirm that I’ll do my duty to my best because I remain the prime minister here and won’t go anywhere. Don’t worry,” Prayut said. That's a worrying statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 14 minutes ago, webfact said: I remain the prime minister here and won’t go anywhere. Don’t worry,” Prayut said. If anyone was to worry it would be his disgustingly rich elite friends who have given him instructions to protect and grow their wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Prayut vows to continue,screwing up the country, as there is nobody who dares to challenge him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Can't do the oath so he does a vow instead?If you can't abide by the rules make up your own instead and call that democracy Thai style! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, webfact said: it had triggered speculation that he would resign, raising the possibility of political instability. You could substitute the bold print to read "bringing happiness back to the people" and it would be nearer the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut vows to continue as PM But....the people can't miss you if you don't go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 He will take some shifting,a would be dictator ? regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Appears he took the sloth not the oath with this statement "I hereby affirm that I’ll do my duty to my best because I remain the prime minister here and won’t go anywhere. Don’t worry,” Prayut said. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut was accompanied at the ceremony by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Interior Minister General Anupong Paochinda, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration governor Aswin Kwanmuang and Mass Rapid Transit Authority governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas. They were received by Italian-Thai Development Plc president Premchai Karnasuta. The government mingling with unjailed convict: Black Panther Verdict: Premchai Sentenced to 16 Months in Jail By Jintamas Saksornchai, Staff Reporter March 19, 2019 10:48 am khaosodenglish.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 There is more money to be made before I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 The captain only leaves the ship when it sinks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinn Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 17 hours ago, colinneil said: Prayut vows to continue,screwing up the country, as there is nobody who dares to challenge him. Don’t worry Uncle. Prayut will be finish before next 2 year. sure. Many thing happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 The only way Prayut will remain as PM is when the army holds another coup. He is walking on extremely thin ice and he knows this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 16 hours ago, faraday said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Ohhhh we are just worried because he NOT resign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 The sound of champaign corks would be more deafening than fireworks should he decide to go back to barracks and stop molesting Thailand. Next to Hong Kong's Carrie Lam, he is one of the most disliked tinpots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 19 hours ago, webfact said: Opponents said Prayut failed to state during the oath-taking that he would protect and comply with the provisions of the Constitution when he led his Cabinet members to be sworn in before the King. Maybe it wasn't a mistake ??? Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, lujanit said: The only way Prayut will remain as PM is when the army holds another coup. He is walking on extremely thin ice and he knows this. 6 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Maybe it wasn't a mistake ??? Just saying. There are another 250 good reasons why he might be there for a while as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo in Thailand Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 19 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut failed to state during the oath-taking that he would protect and comply with the provisions of the Constitution* Of course he'll "protect and comply with the provisions of the Constitution" since he trashed the previous legal version and wrote this new one himself! LOL!!! Why would he resign? ???? *BOLD my emphasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfish180 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 <deleted> does he have to do with the Sky Train, it's privately owned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, The Deerhunter said: There are another 250 good reasons why he might be there for a while as well. There are another 250 good reasons why he might be there for a while as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Such a shame. What a wonderful world it would be, if this gross incompetent just resigned, and went back to the barracks, where he belongs. He knows a little bit about ordering his subordinates around. He knows nothing about leading a nation. Nothing. Get rid of the nothing men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 19 hours ago, colinneil said: Prayut vows to continue,screwing up the country, as there is nobody who dares to challenge him. He is just a symptom of the disease. Even if he is replaced, life will not improve for the rank and file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred white Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Honestly you don't expect a dictator to give up his position? He's here till he dies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 20 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut failed to state during the oath-taking that he would protect and comply with the provisions of the Constitution If this doesn't go to the Constitutional Court, consider Prayut's continuation as PM essentially another coup against the constitution and Thai People's sovereignty. 20 hours ago, webfact said: “I hereby affirm that I’ll do my duty to my best because I remain the prime minister here and won’t go anywhere. When it's up to a nation's leader to decide when to leave office, that's a place without democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Well, the financial world seems to like him, money keep coming in hence the strong baht. Whatever anyone else thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Srikcir said: If this doesn't go to the Constitutional Court, consider Prayut's continuation as PM essentially another coup against the constitution and Thai People's sovereignty. Saving taxpayers' money on what would be the foregone conclusion of him being found completely and absolutely blameless...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 "How was your day, darling?" "Depressing, dear, depressing. All those reporters asking questions because that ding-dong fellow Srisuwan and his petition. Then that opposition wanting me to resign; all because of one sentence. Gee whiz, don't they realize that we had to finish everything before the chow bell. Time was at a premium." "Don't you worry your little mind, people throw stones at things that shine. You know very well that Ombi and CC will sort it all out for you. Lets just have some dinner and relax." "What's to eat?" "We're getting catered tonight. I ordered some Krapao Ruam Mit Khai Dao from Nakorn Ratchasima. It's all over Facebook. Then after dinner, we can sit down and watch "King of Scotland" together." "Wonderful. Where's my frog?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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