Democrats to form new government

Post by **cookmanchef** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 10:51 pm

Democrats are claiming to have a majority now that that the Buriram faction of the former PPP have joined them. This could get very interesting, Abhisit will apparently be PM.

Post by **STEVE G** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:07 am

Only yesterday the opposition was disputing the right of ex-PPP members to vote at all, and now they have some of them voting for them!
When this was brought up a couple of days ago, there were some statements suggesting that putting up Abhisit would cause problems, but that another Democrat MP might be acceptable.
This might be a way forward as it seems now there is a reluctance from the PPP faction to take the job anyway because of the likelihood of getting banned by the courts in the same manner as the last two PMs.

Post by **miked** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:37 am

Abhisit is not corrupt, educated in U.K. and most important is not in the pocket of Mr.T.
imo he is the best hope for Thailand and so he probably never will p.m. lets hope I'm wrong.
miked

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 2:13 pm

The Democrats and Newin together? I should have been used to the things that go on in Thai politics, but this is beyond my comprehension. There goes the last party I´ve had some faith in Thailand.

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:02 pm

Have I got this right ?
Members of the government, that PAD have been protesting about and the constitutional court has just dissolved for vote buying fraud, have now been welcomed into the Democratic party with open arms to form a coalition so that they can win.
Like their style.

SJ

Post by **STEVE G** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:41 pm

You have to admire the irony of it. It will be interesting to see whether they withdraw their complaint about ex-PPP members being able to vote for PM.

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:49 pm

If it's finally got rid of Thaksin and his cronies then that's a great plus, but for all other matters I believe the political term that applies for PAD supporters is that you've been mugged off

SJ

Post by **sandman67** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:17 pm

the PT have already mooted that if they dont have a majority they will try getting the current caretaker PM/House Speaker to dissolve parliament....and the DAAD have also said they intend blockading the house.....

we'll be back with more chaos to come after the commercial break.......

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:00 pm

Just read the Democrat party has taken some MP's who have been representing the banned MP Newin.
Newin is a longtime Thaksin loyal and served in his TRT cabinet. wtf ??

SJ

Post by **sandman67** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:08 pm

SJ

i find it helps if you think about Thai politics like a sandpit full of primary school kids. They have their various cliques and gangs, spread rumor and gossip, etc....

Over in the corner wee Newin and wee Thaksin had been building a sandcastle. Thaksin wanted to put parapets on it, Newin a flag.

Thaksin kicked the sandcastle over. Newin hit him with the spade. Thaksin threw sand in his face....

Newin skulked off, dobbed him in to teacher, and now seems to be giving Thaksin two fingers from the sandpit sidelines as he is dragged off into detention....

Post by **Jockey** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:38 pm

It would take a Sand Man to understand that!

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:59 am

I am an old dinosaurus and haven´t had a go yet. So it should be me turn next:

Snoh interested to become PM

Pracharaj Party leader Snoh Thienthong on Thursday voiced his readiness for the position of prime minister if deemed necessary for him to come out of retirement to resume full political activities.

Snoh said he would avoid responsibility to steer the country out of the political turmoil.

Under the circumstances, the next prime minister should be a neutral figure selected from the coalition alliance, he said.

The Nation

Who else are we missing so far: Wattana, Chaloem and .....Goodness, gracious me.

Post by **PeteC** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:49 am

Just a side note about Mr. Snoh (Sanoh). When you go through a pothole and break your car axle, are sitting on a bridge and it collapses, and wonder why you see highways getting fixed all the time, you can thank this man. You see, he is in the transport business and for many years has systematically pushed through law changes allowing trucks to carry 35 and yes, even 40-45 tons on a system which was designed for 30 tons of cargo maximum, not including truck/chassis weight. He also says no need for longer flatbeds, multiple extra axles and proper load spreading between axles, "our roads are strong...." I believe was his quote. Weight stations in this country are now simply used as a police checkpoints for contraband. Just another empty suit. Pete

Post by **hhfarang** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:07 am

While trying to understand the Thai political situation, the old adage "you can't tell the players without a program" came to mind.

I found the following article helpful in attempting to understand what's happening...

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/12 ... 090182.php

Post by **buksida** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:08 am

This is what is so farcical about all Thai politics, it is the same crusty old corrupt politicians that keep struggling for more power to satisfy their insatiable greed. Not one of them has the countries interest at heart - just their own.

Forget PPP - anyone over 55 with a prior track record should be banned from politics. They should piss off and retire, get another mia noi or two, and play golf.

The way I see it Abhisit is about the best hope out of a bad bunch at the moment.