Thai PM Srettha Thavisin believes in a 'more democratic' future for Thailand • FRANCE 24 English
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Srettha Thavisin became Thailand’s prime minister in August 2023, putting an end to nine years of the country’s military dominating its politics. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the businessman-turned-politician said he "truly believes" the future of Thailand will be more democratic.
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A PM which did not win an election.. A government in place not for the people... Srettha does seem level headed for the interview, but a clear message was sent by the majority of Thais during the election, yet still there is a persistence of political games to oust any opposition... I do hope that it will improve..
But he won the elections 🤔
No prime minister wins an election in a parliamentary system, unless you’re talking about a legislative election in which the person who would become prime minister runs as a candidate for another office, in which case he really stands out as he isn’t or wasn’t a member of parliament at the same time or before taking this executive office. But that’s not a rigged pathway either as he would still need to be voted in by parliament. Preventing a political party from forming a coalition government is also democratically legitimate. Many European countries are doing this to keep anti-establishment parties out of any possible coalition government. Just look at Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands right now. Do you see the highest-polling party in power?
Because Kookkai Party hadn't get majority in Thai Parliament. So that PTP has been legitimately to establish coalition government.
Dear Matt, Thailand has fantastic and cheap barbershops, nice tailors, ( they can even show you how to properly learn how to tie a tie), and relax you sound like someone conducting a job interview! 🙂
An unelected prime minister talking about democracy is a complete joke.
"Big Joke" is head of the police.
@Wilko11 He's also the Finance Minister, so what is your point? The Thai people voted for the man they wanted as PM, and instead of honoring democracy corrupt, power-hungry politicians conspired to deny the people the democracy they deserve. If Pheu Thai was loyal to the people, they would have remained with MFP and fought against corruption. Like I said, BIG JOKE.
No prime minister is elected in a parliamentary system except in Israel between 1996 and 2001. The people elected legislators who in turn elected the prime minister on their behalf. Democracy does not mean you cannot be deceived and betrayed by politicians. It just means that politicians have to be freely elected. Tony Blair did not consult the electorate before invading Iraq in 2003. Did that make the United Kingdom an undemocratic country then? You may say Thailand is not a democracy but it’s not a non-democracy because the prime minister is not elected.
@@purinat_sunThe people did not elect 250 senators btw. It was hand picked.
The votes that was asked for approval of these hands picked senators was also a trick question with double questions statement inside.
@@kiattim2100
You don’t have to tell me that. I’m well aware of what happened in my country. Moreover than that, it still doesn’t change the fact that the incumbent prime minister was unelected because prime ministers are not elected in a parliamentary system; they are appointed by the parliament which in turn is elected by the people. Had the current constitution been democratically adopted in a free and fair plebiscite, his appointment would have been completely legitimate. Be noted that the OP said the prime minister was unelected, not that the election of the would-be prime minister was stolen. I was addressing the former, not the latter. Therefore, your argument is irrelevant.
This salesperson is nothing but a prevaricator.
agree 100%. He doesn't give a crap about ordinary Thais. All he cares about is big business.
Why not just ask the true leader that just came back to Thailand ?
Prisoner on the 14th floor, right?
He doesn't seem confident; you can tell by his body language.
Interview in a dimly lit room???
no one voted for him, he has no right to sell everything
They chose him to be PM because they didn't want another Shinawatra to be a PM
What a lame interview.
More democratic?!!
Do you mean more punishment for true people representatives?
One thing most disturbing fact is people who broke the rules are talking about good ruling.
The party belongs to that man. How can we call that democracy?
That was prosperous 9 years, it has been democratic people has right to talk to do whatsoever under Thai laws. Economic was much better, it seems this gov doesn't know how to manage the country. The fact is that many Pheuthai supporters complained so much, they didn't expect thing could be worsen to this point under their preferred gov.😢
Agree
Very very true
Exactly more public construction was completed for the Public! There are way more public spaces for the people yet they still complain!
Why you're protest elected government processing it but support military government stolen your power?
i couldn't concentrate, was just looking at the guys collar and tie
Apparently by his answer he is very scared of being kicked out by the military like a child is afraid of abusive parents. Waste of time asking him the democratic development in Thailand
Is he chinese?
Hilarious. Did people elect you as the PM?
Wrong PM dude.
Prime Minister did an excellent interview.