Thai elections: Can the country break free from the military-dominated government? | DW News
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2023
- Thais are going to the polls to vote for the next prime minister. Many see this election as a chance to break free from yet another military-dominated government. Thailand's army chief has pledged not to stage a coup again. And opinion polls show the two biggest opposition candidates with a large lead over incumbent Prayut Chan-Ocha. But in the complex world of Thai politics, it would be too hasty to rule out a surprising and controversial outcome.
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A military is supposed to serve and protect its citizens, not rule over them with force
Tell to Myanmar, and lemme know how it goes
And that's why the people must be armed. A disarmed populace is just a target for junta rule.
It is necessary when the country is in danger
@@joeawk that's an ambiguous and easily misused excuse
In a democracy country, the
military protects the country, and the civilian government runs the country. I don't know any democracy country that is ruled by the military, do you?
I am Thai. I can guarantee that most of population in Thailand want Prayuth to get out of parliament but seem difficult as he hold most senator. Even manage to kick him out but military will always be in power. Really hope for a change!
i hope 😢
Even if he wins he can only hold power for another 2 yrs! Heck I don’t want the 3rd Shitra To come into Power which will mean another coup!
How are senators elected? Maybe how senators are elected/selected needs to be changed first. It's crazy how the system designed to keep corrupt machine going is unbelievable.
Prayuth party had the most votes in 2019 election.
@@talkinghand4839 senators is selected by the military junta 4 year ago all of senators vote for prayuth who a head of junta government
I am English and lived in Thailand for 20 years . Yes ,the unelected senate by the established right here, having one third of the vote isn't democracy . In my village they haven't a clue ,no one talks about it ,local elections are the big issue . Follow the money
Seems cash is king over there
❤Thai Election is well known as not REAL Democracy.
The system does not allow the TOP most favorite party who wins an election to run the government. Rather, this system has been underhand designed to keep control Thai cabinet under the specific military team in whatever real votes are.
Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (OECT) allows lowest votes parties to win for a purpose of reducing the high number of Members of Parliament from the real winning party, those underhanded win members will be teamed with military anyway.
Being a Prime Minister must be approved by 500 members of parliament elected by people and 250 internally selected senators.
Wh do you think about this system's fairness?
Lop sided. The appointed senators will be the king makers in a general election.Why so many senators in the first place?
sad
Because we not trust the people who follow money money more than right or wrong
@@niradaclark7095 You may not trust other people's motive, but how dare you think that you have more superior moral. This rule made by junta must be eliminated. Respect another's opinions. Be a better human.
Starting with a brief overview (facts), followed by an interview (opinion), is a way in which DW usually does. That is great. I really like this channel. Anyhow, just keep a close eye on the election and then we'll see a bright future ahead of us.
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100%
Best wishes from Nong Khai.
Let me help you out with some facts your news story got wrong, and some simple research would have told you.
1. Thaksin was overthrown in a military coup on 19 September 2006.
2. That coup was reportedly led by General Prem Tinsulanonda and General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, but not General Prayut Chan-o-cha.
3. Thaksin has since lived in self-imposed exile, except for a brief visit to Thailand in 2008, not 2014.
4. His sister, Yingluck, won the 2011 election, becoming Thailand's first female prime minister.
5. In May 2014, Yingluck was removed from power and later the Royal Thai Armed Forces launched a coup, led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha.
It is widely accepted that Thakin was something of a puppet master for his sister and would be again for his daughter, if she were to win, but he was out of the country long before 2014.
Puppet or not, the Shinawatra won the popular vote. If the Bangkok Elites and military keep doing coups and denying the will of the people there will be chaos. No one wants to see what's happening in Myanmar happen in Thailand. Thais need to learn to conduct fair elections and accept results and not oust duly elected leaders mid term, that only breeds anger and resentment in voters who feel robbed. If a PM is corrupt, vote them out and/or start legal proceedings according to law. Otherwise the cycle of military coups will never end.
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As long as the military holds ⅔ of the seats in government, nothing short of overturning the military will chsnge anything there.
And who gives political legitimacy to the Thai military? At the end of the day, it's a codependent power structure that maintains the status quo.
The previous king was revered as a God. Why did he not incite a people's uprising despite the fact that the Militarists also killed his pro-liberal brother, Anandamahidol?
Can the military govern a country well. Look at Burma run by the Junta military/
@@prfwrx2497 Don't be too quick to blame the Royal institution. Without the Royal institution, Coup Generals would just make themselves President, that would make a Coup General even harder to depose. Do you really want the likes of Gen. Prayut as President and Gen. Prawit as Prime Minister like the system Putin has in Russia? Because that's what could happen without a Royal House.
It has always been a difficult three way balancing act ever since the 1932 Siamese revoltion. Back then the Military almost abolished the Royal institution, but didn't because they feared a popular uprising if they did. Plus there was the communist threat.
The Monarchy has since filled the role as referee/fulcrum between the Military and the Civilian government. The late King Bhumibol successfully got Coup Generals to stepdown on many occations and return the country to Civilian government. If you get rid of the Royal House then the Military will listen to no one. Unfortunately Thailand has a long running problem with politically ambitious Generals, Royal influence is the only thing that keeps the Generals from crown themselves King/President.
@@abmongPresident still better than Monachy
@@psi_blade200 So you would be happy if Prayut made himself President and never leaves and 112 is extended to cover the Presiudency?
Move forward party🍊🍊 I want no more military conscript
Excellent reporting...
We want the best for 🇹🇭
Time for the real democracy in Thailand. MFP please! 🧡🧡🧡
Time be controlled as used like Ukraine lol
Thailand will never break free of being just a "newly industrialized country" until the military is completely removed from politics. The military is supposed to be subservient to the state, not the other way around.
Tjailand will never break free, because if it does, Americam dog will desvend upon it like a vulture
Great comments
He needs to be investigated and jailed
Sadly change looks extremely unlikely.
Taksin was ousted long before 2014. It was his sister Yingluck who fled in 2014 after the coup. Get your facts right DW.
Ask our CIA, are they voting, too?
When you say military parties, are you actually referring to those who wish to maintain the policies of the monarchy?
Is this censored?
Move forward party 🧡
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This present constitution was put to the national referendum and accepted by the majority of people. They like to not mention this important event.
By military force*
You can not read English. National referendum means everyone voted.
Move forward party only
A countries way of government laws way of life reflects 100% the people of that country.
One question: there are no such thing as criminal charges or legal punishments for the militaries who perform, support and act purposely to produce a coup? ??
Just listen to 6:00
How a military chief could say these things so naturally?
They changed the constitution and the law to support their own actions. Those people, they called themselves heroes for doing the Coup. That dictatorship government believed that they’ve saved the countries from the protestors.
I really wish for the change and hope that there will be no more coup in this country
One has to question the obvious support and approval given successive coups by the army's commander in chief.
It has basically become a norm for media outlets in Thailand to ask every newly appointed military chief this kind of question. This is outrageous for people living in the country with 13 successful coups. They didn’t learn any lesson which is unfortunate.
To clarify your first point, none of the coup leaders were criminally charged since most of them used their power to pass amnesty act pardoning themselves before the transition of power back to democracy.
The rule of law is enforced by the rule of the bullet. Who holds all the guns in Thailand? Royalist forces.
Thailand will always be a basket case until the day plague overcomes the house of Chakri.
power.. is sweet. it corrupts.
The monarch and military not control every things in Thailand same you think. You don't know a bout Thailand.
I am arrived in thailand border right now myyawaddy pleased help me entry in thailand i dont have money even one baths i also dont know how can i move to this placed let me spend little money in my hands
Current govt is no good to allow drug to be in all food which drives away foreign tourists…
Beautiful country
50 years ago.
I'm guardedly optimistic Pita will be declared PM, otherwise Thailand will be viewed internationally of same governance standards as Myanmar I
I hope so The great monopoly should end, In this country, Where competition is low But numerous methods for cheating.
that interview's opinion is only one side of the fact. just wait and see the election. only time can tell the truth. 🤣🤣🤣
What about german situation by force to follow us government.?😊😅
are thai people we welcome every one to be a leader of Thailand if they not change the monarch role.
They must watch out for this guy that is attached to the military and the chinese too.
Prayuth
I fear that the Thai Monarchy could be Abolished just like the UK's
since when the brits monarch was abolished???? heck charles just took power
@@CowcaineHA i mean could*
Monarchy & military
It did and he still lost
I dont think so but was funny to see that the despised thai king was invited to King Charles coronation
What’s Funny?? Their History and Parents go way back! They both Ascended the Throne in their Retirement age and most of their own citizens Like to Compare them to their Parents! They have so much in Common!
@@Iceyfire12 your face is funny
@@Iceyfire12one thing they don’t have in common - liking German prostitutes.
@@KennyNGA you’re pathetic 😂
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This old thai man forgetting the big man behind military is the king. And any person damages monarchy's interest will be couped.
Why vote when you have 250 hand picked senators from Prayut who will have their make the outcome anyways.
Perampok, pembunuh dan pemerkosa serta penipu tidak pernah menghargai kehidupan kemanusiaan itu! lalu apakah kemanusiaan itu pasrah??....kesadaran kemanusian itu, sangat kuat dan mampu memusnahkan semua iblis dan setan itu!!
Well we know who DW wants you to vote for.
Lol
Go Shinawantra!
Go in jail, Shinawatra!
@@truthseeker232 Thailand is going to be bankrupt under another 10 years of a military
The Thailand prime minister cannot speak English 😂😂😂😂
No Militery Prime prayoot
Of course 😂
Help please spread this message to all countries, but now senators now rejecting democracy by not voting for Pitha to form a government. Now the senators do not respect the majority of the people in deciding this election, Senators are betraying the people for their own good "Now thailand is losing democracy at the hands of the Senate appointed by Prayuth 😢😢😢
Taksin also misused his influence to enable his daughter to get early access to the national exam. The daughter is now running for this election.
This guy slandered him drastically, too bad.
@@ningsaetiew2359 I noticed that you did not deny this.
There are many Thai satisfied the performance from the military government. He has many projects to activate Thai business and tourist sectors. He has well managed to COVID situation.
That whole vaccines shenanigan thing, Well done
@@tugg3024 That works for reducing the severity of COVID. And after that the goverment imported m-RNA too. That is really good management. though.
Top 3 things that aren't real
@@oyster3027 You love them, stay with them, not all Thai people to desire.
@@ningsaetiew2359 And not all Thai people want Kao Krai. Your echo chamber thingy. 😂
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as a normal person who lived and studied in germany, yes prc chiniese not ROC chinese. i love germany. i hope germen could stand up courageously to search out who boomed north stream. because with out cheap energy. the only card in germen hand, manufacture, will be breathless. im so sad germany turing to be a loser country
This man has no honor at all.
Time for coup
Bye Bye Army Dictatorship in Thai.
Habitat iblis lintah parasit beserta pragmatis penipu itu, mencampur racun itu.....tentunya didalam setiap hal dari kegiatan rutinitas yang tanpa disadari itu sendiri!!
Good grief! What a word salad!
Most Thais are so fed up with Prayuth but he has designed the system in his favor for a decade. We want him and the entire crew of his to be OUT! OUT! OUT!
hi i am san yu that thailand king coronation only his king generation for king if somebody and stranger cant succeeded by kingdom i hear that most of people. said not king generation being a king i dont know how badly thailand new
Setan pragmatis penipu dan para pembohong dari darah biru itu, mencoba lari!....konyol!
Hal itu sudah dapat diantisipasi, jauh sebelumnya!....karena penganut ekonomi destruktif itu, sangat takut berdirinya kesadaran dari kehidupan kemanusiaan itu sendiri!!
Bahkan para setan penipu itu berusaha mendorong mangsa lainnya, untuk sekedar membuat keadaan itu tetap diselimuti kebingungan.....sehingga jauh dari kesadaran!!.
The translation adds to the absurdity of the post
ปล อีกเรื่อง จริงไหม? ที่ สื่อต่างชาติแทบทุกค่าย +ทูต 5-7 ชาติ ฝ่ายนาโต้ เชียร์ กาวไกลจนออกนอกหน้า แถมมี ilaw+NED. +NGO ต่างชาติ แล้วมาโกหกตาใสว่าไม่เคยแทรกแทรงการเลือกตั้งของประเทศอื่น
ไม่เกี่ยวหรอกครับว่าใครเชียร์ใคร อยู่ที่อุดมการณ์มากกว่าครับ อย่าเอาเรื่องพวกนี้มาตัดสินว่าจะเลือกหรือไม่เลือกใคร เว้นแต่ว่าเห็นว่ามีปัญหาจริงๆ
@@macfuns แล้วทำไม สหรัฐ ถึงได้ฟาดกันว่า อีกฝ่ายรับการสนับสนุนจากจีนหรือรัสเซีย แล้ว ประนาน จีน+รัสเซียว่าแซกแทรงการเลือกตั้ง พร้อมทั้งฟาดผู้ลงสมัครชิง ?
@@macfuns พวกทรราชควรโดนลงโทษยังไงครับ? จำได้มั้ย?
vote for your preferred corruption
Mr Prayuth the greatest man of Thailand, Truly love his own country and dedicated to all Thais and responsible on his duty with heart. No corruption over 8 years Thailand has been peaceful since then, Wish for the best for him💪🏻
"No corruption over 8 years..."!
Where have you been for the past eight years!? Corruption is endemic within all arms of government. The Constitutional Court is the principal offender. Vote buying has already commenced in many parts of Thailand.
@@KIA-MIA-POW
no use to discuss with you since my instinct that you must be orange or red apple, bye bye
@Dena J ...strongly suggest you enrol in an ESL course. Sounds very much like you are a military troll........and you're wrong on both counts!
@@KIA-MIA-POWwithout evidence, nobody believes it.
Is this a joke?
Thaksin and his sister are in exile to avoid jail. M.F. is far left, dangerous for TH.
Far left? MFP would be left of center in democratic countries.
@@cornelisverhoef9282In a communiqué, MFP supporters used a logo resembling the hammer and sickle with the language of labour.
On an election campaign stage, MFP leader was asked if the party wins, he will abolish or reform the article 112. His answer is to abolish.
Wearing a green hat with a red star are seen among the party supporters.
Some supporters admitted on social media comments they are communists.
Marxist-Leninist-Maoist democracy?
Dissatifiction of PM Prayuth running high? I wonder about that. My family and most of my friends' families support and voted for him. 😂
Pita Move forward party No 1 only fighting
Think we need to ask why the military was in power. People forget the reason why the army had to take power; I am not in favor of any army running a country. But also, I am not in favor of the rich running Thailand, when they are lining their & families pockets of the hard-working people of Thailand.
People forget that military got Thailand and her people through COVID, floods, help get Thailand's tourism back and did it a lot better than most Westen countries.
The most important thing is freedom of speech, which currently does not exist. Any political movement that brings on that change is a valid first step and there are absolutely no reasons to keep the military criminals, including the monarchy, in government.
The day when you wake up and you can yell your frustrations at that German prostitute loving inbred freak without fearing imprisonment and violence against yourself, is the day when you are free and hope for the future is restored.
Take it from someone who comes from the eastern bloc - we had to sacrifice countless lives to become free. We know history, we know what it takes to be free and we wish for you to get rid of your blindfold. Moving Forward is the only viable party.
They are trying to fight corruption that is the main reason for instance this incoming election gov spending 6 billions but what we get is fruit basket to stored the ballot paper many mistake happened if you look into the past there is a time that have done better than this just so many question and another one military got a lot of budget but where did all the money go recruit still eating pork ghost soup general use all that money to invest into the land acting like they are real estate company and I told you all those general are billionaire all the covid tourism or flood arent thing that military gov have done at all they are thing that thailand already have capacity to do so its just that the current gov will try to claim as it own even online shopping banking stuff the current pm who is a general live in military world didnt came out of his world before then he first introduce to online shopping he then try to claim that thailand can do that because of his doing meanwhile I am doing online shopping since I was 13 and wala 23 now.
People would argue those things happened inspite of the Military, not because of them.
Lol DW worried their CIA handlers would have a difficult time conducting regime change and coups in Thailand 😂
DW is German
@@quattrobajeena8623West or East Germany? East Germany was once a communist state,
officially named "German democratic republic"
Yeah, it would be a shame if the western powers turn Thailand into the next Asian super power, like then did with South Korea and Japan. You clown 🤡
Many Thais want Mr.Prayuth to remain PM. He has done good things for the people: SDGs 2022 rankings
Are you joking 😂
@@user-nz5fn9cv3i Thailand rank can tell how Thailand is in sustainable development under his administration.
who are these thais that want prayuth? low level military io likes you?
Are you joking? Many Thais??? how many is your many Thais? What are good things done, name just one example?
@@kannikapakorn3249 In 2019 election, Prayuth's party received the most votes. He was so popular. Can't you google?
I am not from Thailand, but I think it is very disrespectful for a foreign news organisation to be addressing the internal politics of another nation. It is similar to a nosey neighbour addressing your relationship with your wife and children.
I would appreciate it if I were Thai who suffer from the corrupted government
I'm Thai. And I'm very happy that the foreign news organisation report political news in Thailand. The only thing I want is for foreign news organisation reporting only the truth news.
@@user-nz5fn9cv3iThailand was ranked no.1 in Asean and 44th in the world in sustainable development. How did a corrupt government do to be no.1?
@@user-nz5fn9cv3i how are the Thais Suffering??? Food and water is still cheap! The countries is still developing! Highways Metro Canal Projects!
@@Iceyfire12 cheap for you but is not for us for the recently inflation and minimum wage still stuck around 9-10$ even ppl who make aroud 600$ per month still suffer cuz it's not just a food that we need to pay it is transportation cost that increase from oil price, electricity bill that nonsense rise up is must be okay if for person who live alone but for the family it kinda hard to manage the money and many corruption problem that happend by some construction project
The head on that weasel
Prayut is very confident to win the thais election again in the kingdom kap.🙏
Only if they rig the elections. Support prayuth if you don’t care about Thailand.
Prayut has never won an election and it will never happen !! He will get kicked out by tonight.
My king will be happy with the new government 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊
Criminals
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Even in its original Thai text form, this posting makes no sense whatsoever
@@KIA-MIA-POWthey are using bots
Help please spread this message to all countries, but now senators now rejecting democracy by not voting for Pitha to form a government. Now the senators do not respect the majority of the people in deciding this election, Senators are betraying the people for their own good "Now thailand is losing democracy at the hands of the Senate appointed by Prayuth 😢😢😢