Pheu Thai veteran up against Prayut in race for PM?
Re: “Sudarat and Prayut emerge as most likely post-election leaders”, The Nation, yesterday.
While I truly hope that it doesn’t happen, it is possible that Prayut ends up as PM through the use of the appointed senators. And it would likely be done according to the “constitution” that was “adopted”.
The question that I have is, would the Thai people accept that? Especially upcountry? I suspect a great deal of oppression would be needed, and the effects of that would be... er... detrimental to Thailand’s future.
I am not sure of the answer. Anyone who lives up there have a thought?
Samui Bodoh
Pretty sure he’s working on the Northeast, looking for support and using big carrots!
ChrisY1
The Nation: “Sudarat said Prayut had a good chance to become that ‘outsider’ prime minister thanks to support from the 250 junta-appointed senators and the many political heavyweights Prayut has met recently.”
So much for the will of the people. The upside is that if she can pull off winning enough votes, it will be yet another humiliation to the iron fist. Wonder if there could be a referendum one day to vote out those 250 Army shills.
The Nation: “Some political observers say if it fails to win a commanding House majority, Pheu Thai may try to woo the Democrats to form a two-party coalition government by offering their long-time rivals the prime minister’s seat.”
Look at who is taking the high road. Also looks like reconciliation against a common political enemy and the enemy of participatory government.
This actually might be fascinating.
yellowboat
ThaiVisa
