webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Prayut to dodge House meeting to avoid oath question By The Nation Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday that he would not attend a House meeting to answer a motion regarding errors in his Cabinet’s oath-taking because the issue had been taken up by the Ombudsman Office for an investigation. Prayut said his absence from the afternoon House meeting to answer the motion would not be out of a lack of respect for Parliament. “But the issue has entered its due process. The issue is now in the process of the ombudsmen. It will have its own legal procedures that the government must comply with,” Prayut said. Future Forward Party has submitted a motion demanding the prime minister clarify the issue. The motion was scheduled to be taken up by the House of Representatives on the afternoon of August 14. Future Forward has accused Prayut of violating the constitution by failing to fully state the oath when he and his Cabinet did not commit to protecting and complying with the provisions of the charter. Last week, Prayut issued an apology to his Cabinet for causing the controversy and said he would assume all responsibility, without elaborating. Prayut spoke to reporters as he and his Cabinet members led their spouses on a visit to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand in Bangkok’s Ratchathevi district at 9.30am. The prime minister and his wife, along with the Cabinet members and their spouses, performed voluntary works to help the blind children at the foundation as an activity under the King-initiated “We Do Good With Heart” voluntary project. The prime minister and entourage donated some learning accessories for the blind to the foundation and took part in making Braille books for blind students at the foundation. They also played games with the blind children, including tug-of-war and football, as well as hosting a lunch for them. Prayut also joined in singing two songs with the children’s angklung musical band. After singing, Prayut introduced himself and said he and the Cabinet members and their spouses were happy to carry out voluntary activities at the foundation. He said his government would not leave anyone behind and would support all the people. He told the blind children not to feel sorry for their disability because they could do all the things that others can do. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30374735 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-08-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Backbone of a jellyfish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Total lack of respect, he respects no one, other than himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, webfact said: After singing, Prayut introduced himself and said he and the Cabinet members and their spouses were happy to carry out voluntary activities at the foundation. Maybe they could go full-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 A man of NO honour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Now that's what I call being dodgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, webfact said: After singing, Prayut introduced himself and said he and the Cabinet members and their spouses were happy to carry out voluntary activities at the foundation. Self ingratiation of the finest kind ( not ) .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 46 minutes ago, webfact said: “But the issue has entered its due process. The issue is now in the process of the ombudsmen. It will have its own legal procedures that the government must comply with,” Prayut said. Shouldn't he have been stood down pending the outcome of legal proceedings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 “But the issue has entered its due process. The issue is now in the process of the ombudsmen. It will have its own legal procedures that the government must comply with,” Prayut said. Slimy politicians in ALL countries always hid behind the law when it benefits them....And totally disregard laws when it benefits them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, rkidlad said: Maybe they could go full-time. Yes the blind leads the blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creasy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 What a brave General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Opposition calls for PM Prayut to submit to questioning BANGKOK,14th August 2019 (NNT) - The government opposition has resolved to question the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, concerning his government’s incomplete oath swearing before parliament, after the queries were left unanswered last week. Opposition Whip Chair Suthin Klangsaeng said today that if the Prime Minister does not personally address questions lodged in parliament, the opposition will invoke Article 152 and seek a general non-binding debate covering all acts by the government suspected of being unconstitutional, going beyond the matter of its incomplete oath swearing. The motion may be filed this week, and the opposition will push to have the debate take place before the 2020 budgetary review. Mr. Suthin said the action was to ensure clarity. Future Forward Party MP, Piyabutr Saengkanokkul criticised the Prime Minister for not appearing to field questions, while also reiterating the opposition’s desire to find joint solutions with the government. Mr. Piyabutr added that opposition MPs may switch their questions to deal with the Army Commander addressing foreign media, and economic issues. The House Speaker, Chuan Leekpai, expressed agreement that in principal, the Prime Minister should answer questions put to him personally unless there is due cause for his absence. He explained that questions to do with the oath swearing were left off last week’s agenda due to an excess of matters for discussion. The Prime Minister this morning led members of his cabinet and their spouses on an activity to assist blind people. The volunteer activity was organized by the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under Royal Patronage. Later, he is scheduled to meet with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking. -- © Copyright NNT 2019-08-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyMan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He's showing the same contempt for the Constitution now as he did overthrowing a legitimate government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Looks like he is playing to his target audience in the hope no one will notice???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 In other parliaments I'm sure the 2ic and fellow members of the government would be left to field the questions from the opposition. Is this not the case here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition?The case is already at the Ombudsmans office, and will be dealt with. Better to wait the result of that investigation, and attend to other important matters instead that is not yet on anyone table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Matzzon said: Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition?The case is already at the Ombudsmans office, and will be dealt with. Better to wait the result of that investigation, and attend to other important matters instead that is not yet on anyone table. As the Prime Minister he has a responsibility to be open to scrutiny by the opposition, some call it democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Matzzon said: Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition? Watching him squirm for me would outweigh any real need,and to question his motives for refusing to utter a vital component of the vow to fully serve the office for which he was "voted".I feel the public has a right to hear his reasons in the interests of transparency Also because it is a matter of "National Security". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Can he claim to be the nations top man if he refuses to complete the oath? Is he able to retake the oath to formalise his position? is his refusal deliberate to avoid liability at a later time? So many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, Matzzon said: Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition?The case is already at the Ombudsmans office, and will be dealt with. Better to wait the result of that investigation, and attend to other important matters instead that is not yet on anyone table. The naivete is strong with this one!!! We are talking Thailand here where every institution is in the pocket of little Napoleon and his merry band of thieves, give me strength..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 just another comedic recalcitrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On an almost daily basis little P and his cronies show a complete and utter lack of respect for their country and their people The absolute lack of any moral compass or sense of honour or even common or garden decency is telling Unfortunately they are above the law and the only scrutiny the people of Thailand have of him and his ilk is when they see the howlers and dummy spitting when they are questioned, cringeworthy behaviour but when you put selfish spoilt uneducated eejits in positions of responsibility what do you expect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He has the makings of a D.......,better not actual say it,but can think it,they don't have thought police here yet ? could have the Starsi knocking the door down. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: He told the blind children not to feel sorry for their disability because they could do all the things that others can do. except to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: better not actual say it,but can think it,they don't have thought police here yet ? "I think therefor I am" Pris Blade Runner. I heard they are testing the prototype! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred white Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Oziex1 said: As the Prime Minister he has a responsibility to be open to scrutiny by the opposition, some call it democracy. Remember what he really is and what this govt is definitely not a democracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Fred white said: Remember what he really is and what this govt is definitely not a democracy Sounds like a few other countries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: He has the makings of a D.......,better not actual say it,but can think it,they don't have thought police here yet ? could have the Starsi knocking the door down. regards worgeordie <deleted> ? I think he confirms it daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Matzzon said: Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition?The case is already at the Ombudsmans office, and will be dealt with. Better to wait the result of that investigation, and attend to other important matters instead that is not yet on anyone table. The chief Ombudsman is a General.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Total lack of respect, he respects no one, other than himself. Yes and let's hope- even as cranky old buggers- that he's got to go to a place where the sun doesn't shine. I'll make a merit for the whole village of my wife if that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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