Thai politics took a step further into what could be a serious political crisis on Thursday when parliament failed to elect list MP Pita Limjaroenrat as Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister even after he was the only nominee before parliament supported by an eight-party coalition representing 72% of voters and 62% of seats in the House of Representatives. In an often ill-tempered and fiery debate, opposition to Mr Pita came from the Senate and MPs aligned with the outgoing government which decisively lost the May 14th General Election. With two serious petitions before the Constitutional Court against both Mr Pita and the Move Forward Party itself, taken up only on Wednesday, the day before the key parliamentary vote, there are fears that the situation may deteriorate further if the court subsequently acts against the prime ministerial nominee and the winning party in that poll.

PM nominee warned Article 112 is abused by vested interests to retain benefits or even business interests. New government would uphold the Monarchy
The Move Forward Party leader went further and described the abuse of the lèse-majesté law, Article 112, by conservative elements in Thailand as a danger and said that the Move Forward Party and the coalition that signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the government were committed to upholding the highest institution as a revered pillar of the country.

Mr Pita said his party’s policy was designed to preserve the monarchy and its power in the context of a modern democracy.

‘By doing this, the monarchy will be able to maintain its dignity in Thai society,’ he declared.

In one case, Mr Chada Thaiseth, a Bhumjaithai Party MP, suggested that anyone insulting the king should be shot.

‘Anyone who insults the King, just take a gun,’ he exclaimed.

Mr Pita responded in return that under Thai law there is a presumption of innocence and that in Parliament there can be no tolerance for those acting as vigilantes.

hanno wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:49 pm Thai court suspends prime ministerial hopeful Pita Limjaroenrat’s status as lawmaker

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/19/asia ... index.html

“I have received a document from the Constitutional Court to stand down as MP. I’m informing you, Mr. Speaker, that I’m acknowledging and complying with it until a verdict has been made. May I use this opportunity to say goodbye, until we see again and I’m asking my fellow MPs to look after the people.”

“I believe that Thailand has changed since (the elections on) May 14 and the people have already won half the battle, there’s another half to go. Even though I’m not carrying out my duties (as MP), I’m asking my fellow MPs to look after the people. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”

angsta wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:24 pm The young people of Thailand are getting royally fucked up the arse by a man who hates Thailand so much that he lives permanently in Germany. .

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:31 am

angsta wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 11:24 pm The young people of Thailand are getting royally fucked up the arse by a man who hates Thailand so much that he lives permanently in Germany. .

nope, hasn't been back to Germany this year< He is not really wanted there, He owes millions in back tax's from when his dad died, an they told him pay up or leave so......
the will of the people means fuck all here

last night