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Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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Prayut promises election, but ban on political activity to remain
Tue, 10/10/2017
Political parties, despite their divergent ideologies, are urging the junta to lift its ban on political activity now that the Organic Act on Political Parties is in effect. Meanwhile, the junta head has announced that the next general election will be held in November 2018.
On 8 October 2017, the Royal Gazette published the Organic Act on Political Parties, one of four organic laws which have to be passed before the long-awaited general election can be held.
But the Organic Act on Political Parties has been widely criticisedtold media that parties should be able to discuss and prepare themselves for the next election campaign. She therefore urged the junta to lift its ban on political activity which has been put in effect since the coup in 2014.
The same day, the deputy leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit also asked the junta to allow more freedom for political parties so that they could manage to achieve the requirements in time of the election. Jurin, however, clarified he was not asking the junta revoke its ban on political activities entirely.
But Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit WongsuwanGen Prayut Chan-o-chaOrganic Act on the Election Commission has been endorsed since 13 September. The other two organic acts, on the selection of senators and on the general election respectively, have yet to be drafted.
Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha
prachatai.com
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Whatever it takes to keep the Thaksins out of power is OK by me.
Like the Junta or not, but with a new King, Thaksin (Ms) absconding, and warring political Parties, it is best to keep the status quo for a while longer.
And it seems to me that the Army is starting (finally) to get rid of some of the corrupt Cops - that can only be a good thing - and it will stop the day the Junta is no longer in power.If I dont respond it is because: A) Libtard; B) Blocked Libtard; C) Playing Golf
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Originally posted by Elvis View PostWhatever it takes to keep the Thaksins out of power is OK by me.
Like the Junta or not, but with a new King, Thaksin (Ms) absconding, and warring political Parties, it is best to keep the status quo for a while longer.
And it seems to me that the Army is starting (finally) to get rid of some of the corrupt Cops - that can only be a good thing - and it will stop the day the Junta is no longer in power.
Of course they would like to be doing that now to eradicate Thaksins influence but imagine the outrage on facebook !
Still....at least they can still abduct and murder Thai dissidents who flee for safety to Laos. Guess junta all over the world have a soft spot for each other.
And of course it is ok to eat sandwiches in public .........for now, so as long as it keeps the Shinawatras out I guess living in a police state is ok.
Shame the much vaunted road map leads to North Korea though but I guess even that place is better than a democratic alternative.Last edited by Bonglek; 10-11-2017, 07:57 PM.
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the Army is starting (finally) to get rid of some of the corrupt Cops - that can only be a good thing
Same as previous anti-corruption campaigns.Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.
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Originally posted by Bonglek View PostI guess living in a police state is ok.God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.
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Originally posted by Boon Mee View PostIf living in a "Police State" is what we're experiencing, wtf, chuck...at least it's all quiet on the Eastern Front, no?
If you just toe the line and make no waves it's ok. If you don't mind not having a real say on who governs you and what they get up to then you can pursue your life in relative peace without much fear of getting into trouble with those running the show.
However , if everyone felt like this then it is inevitable that those in power will increasingly abuse that power until by small degrees in will impinge upon the life of even the quietest citizen.
As Thailand is now , those in power are already abusing it. They are already cracking down on anyone who questions what they are doing.
Just after the coup a lot of top jobs changed hands. The new incumbents are all hand picket military men with no special expertise in their new positions. The very first thing these people did was employ their family members on top salaries . One went so far as to give his wife three different job titles each with a nice salary. When the press got hold of this they tried to make an issue of it but were quickly silenced through fear. And today this practice continues without any further interruption. So much for getting rid of Thaksin to eradicate graft.
But this is not really enough to make Thailand a police state. But what is is abducting critics from neighboring countries and murdering them. And nothing can be done or as I for fear of imprisonment or worse. The unfortunate families of those that dare to speak out against the people murdering their I loved ones can expect no justice only further intimidation.
Even you won't be able to buy a beer next Friday and there are places where it will be unwise to go unless you wear black. Many people want to but there are just as many that will wear it for a quiet life.
Some people don't mind all this because it does not touch them but there are a lot worse governments than anything Hillary Clinton could dream of.
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No more putting off the election!
171017thairathsia.jpghttp://2bangkok.com/no-more-putting-...-election.html
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Originally posted by Bonglek View Postl guess it depends on the individual.
If you just toe the line and make no waves it's ok. If you don't mind not having a real say on who governs you and what they get up to then you can pursue your life in relative peace without much fear of getting into trouble with those running the show.God, the panic within the Dems, MSM, and left must be horrifying...realizing that Joe is really the best they've got.
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Originally posted by Boon Mee View PostThat's the locus of the problem right there - we farangs have absolutely no say in the form of government exists here in Thailand. If our spouse is moderately or highly political, we might get a ear-bashing on situations as they develop but that's all chaff in the wind to us.
Actually ,I never got around to voting in England either as I was never there long enough to get on the electoral register. If I had been I would not have voted anyway as they are all a bunch of tossers and I would not like to think that my imaginary sacrosanct vote could be used to further any of their nefarious designs.
Nonetheless, the idea of democracy is more appealing than a bunch of unaccountable but well armed thugs running the show.
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Nonetheless, the idea of democracy is more appealing than a bunch of unaccountable but well armed thugs running the show.Originally posted by Ergenburgensmurgen;n186588
What are you talking about, I don't post on Teakdoor.
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all chaff in the wind to us.
So yes it is chaff in the wind for foreigners who don't have kids but for those that do it's all part of parental obligation to educate their children.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
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Originally posted by serrollt View PostThat's exactly what you'll get when you don't use your right to vote. Our grandfathers fought in the streets for this right, don't throw it away!
There is the argument that if you don't vote you have no right to complain about the government you get but logic can equally be used to say that if you took part in a flawed system you equally have no right to complain when it produces a bad government.
Personally , I think the British voting system is long overdue for an overhaul so that those elected can do a better job for the country. As it is now , it is in the interest of the losing party to throw a spanner in the works of the winners at ever opportunity in order to improve their own prospects at the next election.
Unfortunately , as far as I know , nobody has yet to come up with an idea that overcomes this flaw.
If I look at recent events I can only feel sorry for the Americans at their own hobsons choice at the last presidential elections. In that situation , even the old fallback of choosing the least obnoxious candidate falls flat of satisfaction.
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Originally posted by Norton View PostAs a father and grandfather I would be remiss if I failed to discuss politics with my kids.
So yes it is chaff in the wind for foreigners who don't have kids but for those that do it's all part of parental obligation to educate their children.
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