BREAKING NEWS - TNT Update - Thai Prime Minister Dismissed - August 14

[@Azzow15]

No wonder companies like Tesla have pulled out of Thailand. With all this government instability and corruption going on.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Correct. In China, you always know you’re money is going to the right place👍

[@thefuturefactory56]

They pulled out because they can't compete with China.After all Musk has been in bed with the corrupt Chinese dictators since 2018.They are building a 2nd factory there. Of course Musk loves places where labour has no rights and is cheap.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

​@thefuturefactory56 It sounds like you hate everything not aligned with you. Sad to be you. Your suffering has likely just begun.

[@warrpedd]

Thailand has perfected The Legal Coup™️

[@TopShelfMontana]

this is a great example of the Thai government removing corruption. It's happened before, it'll (hopefully) continue to happen

[@naebodyknows7016]

Thai politicians that don't 100% support the old conservative families never last.

[@wease555]

Not great news for Thailand. Political instability is a killer for long term foreign investment.

[@avidadolares]

Its hilarious that you think Thailand thinks about anything long term. Part of Thailands charm (and curse) is that they only think in the moment. Theres a reason they are always behind the rest of the world in tech and business, generally speaking.

[@TopShelfMontana]

it's wonderful news. Thailand does not need foreign investment coming in under a Marxist government. That's the last thing it needs.

[@andyc7386]

Maybe this is the way to cancel digital wallet project!! 🤔

[@TopShelfMontana]

we can only hope! I'm so happy the Marxists have had their power diminished. Thailand is such a great country.

[@forlua9211]

Prayut once said there will be no more coup in Thailand, which is probably true since the constitution court is so powerful, to topple the government or to dissolve political parties, it can be done easily without making a scene.

[@CA-1954]

@@forlua9211 The constitutional Court is the mouthpiece of the military junta.

[@TopShelfMontana]

@@CA-1954 thank goodness. I'm so happy for Thailand. Ousting the Marxists is another positive step to keeping Thailand the land of the Free People.

[@Molloy1951]

@@forlua9211 well pointed out

[@jerseyboy1791]

It looks like Thailand is becoming a banana republic !! 😂 ..A new prime minister every year .

[@saigonbill]

@@jerseyboy1791” is becoming”? That sounds like you think it wasn’t at some time. Not sure when in its history it wasn’t a basket case of such shenanigans.

[@dougdavis8986]

@jerseyboy1791 it's the same in the U.S. they just hide it better.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

​@@dougdavis8986Not lately. It is now in plain sight in the dumpster fire US.

[@Raybond8]

Wow, never stops being amazing Thailand

[@Molloy1951]

@@Raybond8 😂

[@brianphuket5951]

That's why I'm here 😂

[@stevenolive671]

Appoint the 9 judges of the Court who keeps dissolving Elected members as Care Takers of the Government. Untill they can agree who they will Let govern the Kingdom of Thailand to their pleasure.

[@avidadolares]

New tactics but with the same results.... old power still reigns.

[@magicfire1]

Visa rules gonna change again.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Extensive Thai family (some Move Forward and some Thaksin) all think the PM has done nothing for the non-tourists sector of average Thais outside of tourist destinations. The problem is, as you said, he would do ANYTHING to boost the economy.

[@timrowley4274]

My Thai partner say's he had to go due to the insistence of introducing the Digital Wallet, putting the country into debt with no benefit to the real Thai (cash) economy.

[@jduncan48]

Tell your partner he had to go because the top 1% control the government

[@thefuturefactory56]

It sure would have helped the owners of CP however.All that money being spent at 7/11

[@thebigw3377]

Amazing Thailand

[@tronwars7130]

As there is no prime minister I'm sure the people at NANA and Soi Cowboy have things well in hand., they are experts on tourism which is becoming an important part of the Thai GDP.

[@Aus-Thai]

Thailand seeing what happened in Myanmar and thought. We can do things without look like we are involved.

[@sgraham005]

Stunning and perplexing.

[@MikeyInThailand]

My Thai friends that were in Australia covid time hearing me complain about the politics then all say it’s nothing compared to Thailand, can see it now😂

[@jimhollands1285]

The Constitutional court has a lot to answer for.....

[@aeroAdvocate]

They don’t answer to anyone except maybe the King.

[@brianphuket5951]

this kind of gives Thailand a black-eye on the world stage, it seems that Prime Ministers are interchangeable, makes one wonder if investors from abroad will feel that Thailand is less stable than originally perceived. Just as the baht was beginning to get a little stronger.

[@TopShelfMontana]

Removing Marxists from power who were determined to introduce a central bank digital currency is a huge win for the Thai people. Looks great internationally.

[@landwolf123]

The Baht getting stronger has nothing to do with Thai politics. It has to do with the US Economy.

[@brianphuket5951]

@@landwolf123 > The world does not revolve around the US economy. Only narrow-minded think this way.

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Going to need lots of popcorn 🍿

[@aeroAdvocate]

Srettha is a good guy, right thinking and pragmatic. Oh well, off the country goes… down the toilet once again!

[@stoopsolo1479]

Nice report Tim 🙂

[@hansrow]

Disturbing news but somehow consequential ruling from the court. I am afraid there will be lots of turbulences in the upcoming weeks and if things escalate there are still the old military elites waiting….. Fingers crossed everything turns out peaceful.

[@tomorr2009]

The socks industries won't survive this 😀😀😀😀

[@timnewtontoday]

Lol

[@magicfire1]

Guys, get your DTV fast. Because if anutin is in power, that's probably gonna get slashed ?

[@warrpedd]

But I'm one of the clean farangs, nothing to worry about.🙄

[@TopShelfMontana]

i wonder if they will continue with that 10,000 THB central bank digital currency giveaway horseshit... hopefully not.

[@TopShelfMontana]

@@rocket5551 i wouldn't be so sure. I certainly hope not, but I'll believe it when the scheme is officially dead

[@Secs-selz]

So much for “Srettha tipped to keep his job” 😮

[@MattFinch-f2w]

I'll never understand Thai politics.

[@brianphuket5951]

It's the same everywhere, mere peons have no idea what is "really" going on, there is always a "dark government" that runs a country. Together with the extreme wealthy.

[@warrpedd]

Giving out 10k baht to everybody isn't in the interest of rich people.

[@jimhaas9983]

It's to keep the non elites in power. Give them some token money to keep the. Elites in power. Aka bribes for poor people. I remember 25 years ago my Thai wife voting in her village everyone got $500 Bhat.

[@TopShelfMontana]

@@warrpedd it harms the poor people the most. Programmable money will destroy Thailand

[@rdewsbury777]

The circus continues.

[@smokefromsevenorifices8782]

He forgot a small group of Elites and brown envelopes ......

[@pluc99-pl99]

Did he get a ban from holding office or could he (at least theoretically) be re-appointed immediately?

[@MrCHAI33]

Has to determine if stettha is obviously honest as a politician based on court ruling. May be not in the eye of judges

[@louisbecke2348]

This may end up with a military junta.

[@timnewtontoday]

How? Why? There is no need, pre-text or trigger. There is no constitutional crisis.

[@saigonbill]

The upcoming situation is not clear. Do all those MF parliament members lose their seats? Or do they still vote? If they still are in but under another name, it seems like either PT or former MF candidate would have the best odds. If the court is just kicking out anyone on the progressive side, then this is a coup by court. I’m honestly not sure what’s going on. For sure, this court is set up to void elections, really. So holding elections is a fraud, they just intend to nullify whoever the people choose.

[@peteroneill2991]

@@saigonbill Would be good to see PP (MFP) and PT form a government, but unlikely.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... tha would be the end for tourism from the west

[@kentaitchison]

Can they come to Australia and make a positive ruling

[@unclebobl]

Being interested in finding out who appointed the judges of the constitutional court

[@thesteveman]

Look it up. The judges of the Constitutional Court of Thailand are appointed by His Majesty The King with Senatorial advice.

[@unclebobl]

@@thesteveman yes but who were the 3 puppetmasters behind the stage in the Senate

[@peteroneill2991]

@@unclebobl Please tell

[@saultrejo6563]

Why not just block guy who he appointed? (before thay guy was officially registered for whatever post he had) Or, since it's after the fact, just dismiss the guy who he appointed. Totally unnecessary. Is there no vetting process for the PM's appointments? This doesn't sound like reason enough to dismiss a PM, especially when it's some sort of retroactive issue.

[@steviec8870]

Military still rules

[@jb_buri]

I was here when the PM with the cooking show was booted out...... nothing surprises me anymore....

[@peteroneill2991]

Yes that was Thaksins brother in law.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Just when I thought the USA had a chance to win Banana Republic of the year, Thailand comes from behind and takes the Gold Medal🥴🥴

[@thefuturefactory56]

All sorted on Nov 5th when the Harris/Walz team save the U.S. from christo-fascism.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

​@thefuturefactory56 Nah. If they win, the US will destroy itself within 2 years. The path has been laid for the last dozen.

[@jamie1944]

Well he got a whirlwind world tour out of it.

[@SKAface-]

Thammanat Prompao, who served as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Thailand, was involved in a major controversy due to his criminal history. Thammanat was convicted of heroin smuggling in Australia in the 1990s and served time in prison before being released and returning to Thailand. That was no problem of him being a Deputy Minister......

[@timnewtontoday]

He’s a Minister in the current government. Or ‘was’.

[@kentaitchison]

It’s an absolute backwards step for Thailand

[@Secs-selz]

Wow! The constitutional court judges are certainly flexing their muscles lately 💪

[@michaelcooksey7232]

Now that the constitutional court has dealt with the small stuff, they’ll now be looking at adding some zebra crossings in Bangkok Watthana area and addressing some school lunch quality issues in the Uttaradit province……………………….

[@tomkent4656]

Thai drivers ignore zebra crossings, anyway.

[@Yabanmf666]

Old mate Anutin is cheering

[@frankk.7977]

You should ask some native Thai Citizens what they think about the PM....I talked to a few and they were scared to talk openly

[@TopShelfMontana]

I am part of a large Thai family and they are massively relieved. They are all business owners, well educated, and understand that they don't want Marxists running their country. They are celebrating tonight.

[@frankk.7977]

​@@TopShelfMontana...all my Thai friends will celebrate 🎉 today

[@carnivorechronicles]

The Peoples’ Party has been formed. They just left out the Communists part lol.

[@TrippyandDa]

Comedy politics 😂 nearly as bad as 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@SeanWalsh-Irl]

Diappointing, that the will of the people has been overruled by 9 people with no mandate 😢

[@powerboy69au]

Will of the people??? He was not elected by the "people" at the last election

[@singas2854]

5 people lol

[@jduncan48]

Nit just the court, the whole right wing establishment

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

This concerns me as a recently relocated expat.

[@bigwaidave4865]

Chill. This is part of living in Thailand.🤣

[@timnewtontoday]

No need. Relax. Not our problem although they may wind back some of the recent loosening of visa rules.

[@daveka5451]

You're always free to go home. It's your responsibility to assimilate into Thai culture, not the other way around.

[@timnewtontoday]

@@daveka5451 I suspect a soft coup is somewhat out of the realm of Thai culture.

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

​@@daveka5451 I do hope you can sing the thai national anthem and are able to eat barah twice a day. If not ... just s u.

[@andreashenke1468]

Politics in LOS….are something else…😂

[@Tesstickles101]

Entire Cabinet has to step down.. Woahhhhhhhhh.. Everyone

[@steveh222]

1:13 the other 4 are probably corrupt as well !!

[@hubbards]

Apparently, only candidates eligible in the last vote can be put forth. There are a total of five left, but the only two that really have a chance are Anutin and Paetong Shinawatra. My money is on Anutin , but it will be hard to outmaneuver Thaksin.

[@timnewtontoday]

Well start counting the numbers. PT have a lot more MPs that BJT in the parliament. And maybe Srettha can restand? And Prayut is also on the list.

[@gotamd]

This also conveniently excludes the most popular party in Thailand due to last week’s decision. Really makes you think what could possibly be motivating the upper echelons of political power in Thailand 🤔

[@dralimo1]

THAILAND IS TRYING TO DEVOUR HIMSELF !!!!!!

[@scotniver7180]

Joe Biden will be needing a job.. 😂😂

[@martinsaunders7925]

He doesn't know where Thailand is.

[@kensanders0088]

Now that’s funny

[@scotniver7180]

@@John-G ha ha

[@jamesrrogan7080]

And we all know who is behind this

[@timnewtontoday]

Are you sure we all know? I don’t. How come I’m left out.

[@ras9875]

@@timnewtontoday because nobody can say out loud 😂

[@mallylloyd9868]

Goodness gracious me Hopefully the Minister of hemp shirt and sleeping expensive watch dont get the top job that would be one step forward land ten steps back

[@johnsulman5785]

End of the Digital Wallet and its 10,000 baht handout? Is Prawit with his watches coming back?

[@petersutherland1985]

Prawit does not have the time😊

[@tomkent4656]

​@petersutherland1985 Nor, I suspect, the inclination.

[@urquhmc]

Anutin has been jockeying recently to become PM; trying to be in the news, meeting with Sinawatra, opposing Sretta. But, his mishandling of the Mary-Jane rollout 2 years ago shows his managerial shortsightedness and shortcomings.

[@timnewtontoday]

Well he’s a whack job, unfit for the position. Probably makes him perfect. Hates foreigners too.

[@TTWZN]

Does this mean once again a lot of insecurity, unstable politics, a coup and most probably a lot of serious visa changes for the worst again? Most probably going to affect the ThaiBaht value straight away

[@timnewtontoday]

I’m thinking the visa situation might be wound back. Hmmmm

[@rosskennedy]

The economy 5:22 will take another hit.

[@gavreynolds2689]

Thailand: We need more foreign investment because our economy is stalling. Also Thailand: Let's stop the most popular voted for party hold power. Let's then take that parties leader to court and have him in-eligible to be in Parliament, then have the whole Party disbanded and then rule that the now PM is corrupt and has to go. Thailand again: Trust us and please invest more with us again in our stable economy with transparent rules and regulations. 🤔🤔🤣🤣

[@neillcampbell9737]

What a mess

[@Al_D]

Is anyone here surprised?

[@timnewtontoday]

Me, for one

[@stephenhumberstone7636]

Soooo a party band now a PM it’s not looking good 😞 The temperature is sooo high worrying

[@cdenver]

My Thai girl said now she doesn't get 10,000 baht because of this

[@thesteveman]

Time to go to the ATM with her. 😂

[@kentaitchison]

I’m sure your the back up already

[@pauladamson8684]

Brit retired expat here: My Thai partner has said the same. They’ll just turn to us for it instead.

[@warrpedd]

Good thing she has you to give 10k.

[@thesummerthatwas76]

Ha! And so it transpires. Absolutely nothing to do with Taksin of course. Dismissal of anyone else wouldn't have counted. CLEARLY, Anutin C cannot be in the running for the new PM - or could he? What an absolute circus Thailand's governmental system is!

[@sahpraphaphorn6240]

I think Prayut will be the next PM.

[@timnewtontoday]

That could happen. Interesting

[@TheMarkhopper]

Does this mean the potholes in soi Chiapoon won’t be fixed? 😮

[@MrEye4get]

That is why there is a deputy PM.

[@AndyPat239]

Tim can you confirm, Setha was not elected by the people? sorry if I missed something!

[@timnewtontoday]

As happens with PMs in other countries sometimes, not all PMs are elected. He was elected within the rules of the 2017 Thai constitution… like it or not

[@timnewtontoday]

If you’re asking if he was an MP? No, he wasn’t elected. He was nominated by Pheu Thai as an ‘outside PM candidate’

[@AndyPat239]

@@timnewtontoday thanks, I didn't know that!

[@booftiger]

Wow.

[@albertmaynard1147]

I wonder if the armed forces will step in to "maintain order" ...

[@timnewtontoday]

Bet that WONT happen

[@gavreynolds2689]

@@timnewtontoday Never say never Tim especially when it comes to Thai Politics and their penchant for military coupes?

[@timnewtontoday]

There is no reason atm. The government and parliament are ‘functional’. There’s no constitutional crisis or pretext for military intervention.

[@gavreynolds2689]

@@timnewtontoday Like you said "atm". Hey you could be right and I hope you are right for the sake of the the Thai people? But like I said "Never say never" especially with Thailand and their politics.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Sawadee Tim, thanks for the update……sounds like the US politics 😎

[@thefuturefactory56]

No!!!..in the U.S.their corrupt Supreme Court gives IMMUNITY to a convicted rapist, a convicted business fraudster and a convicted election law felon. and want him re-elected to finish the job of installing the christo-fascist state.

[@foofighter303]

Boss Red Bull for PM.

[@peterh0862]

Whether the ruling is 5-4 or 6-3 or any other number. It’s a ruling!!

[@timnewtontoday]

Yes

[@rolandgarza2395]

Do you think broccoli is on the new table?

[@fhorst02]

Thank you Tim for keeping us up to date with the latest developments!!

[@kentaitchison]

Koo via the court

[@Mark-yo5ue]

Coup?

[@btfofffice]

Charged or convicted? What section of Thailand's constitution?

[@giltee626]

I smell fish and the last 3 decisions of the constitutional court must have cost someone a lot of money. If it’s like last time whoever is chosen as PM has to get approved by the senate

[@rosskennedy]

@@giltee626 not new senate,they don't have say now.

[@MegaFlow23]

So how long was his tenure ?

[@timnewtontoday]

About 10 months?

[@MegaFlow23]

@@timnewtontoday seems a lack of sustainable leadership around the world is the new trend

[@robertrippin-mm3fe]

Tim …. I am perplexed how can you have a split decision of 5 - 4 for a yes or no question either he did violate the constitution or not there’s no gray here the verdict could only be 9-0 either way…. but as I have come to understand living in Thailand….. the unbelievable happens. What is coming next?

[@timnewtontoday]

5 made one decision and 4 made another. It’s called a ‘majority’.

[@Aus-Thai]

You think it has anything to do with the constiution, or he was totting the line?

[@glenn9229]

its actually very simple, because the review by the court involves interpretation of the law and constitution as it is written. As with any higher court of review, opinions and interpretations of words and intent can differ . Split decisions are the norm

[@brianleston]

A 5 - 4 decision is cheaper to pay for than 9 - 0.

[@drkenchao1849]

it is a pity he has been removed from office, he has drawn attention to and been putting much effort and action to alleviate air pollution in bangkok and chiangmai which been persist for years and aggravated some months ago to the extent that work from home was encouraged on some days. he also acted to close the tax gap which allows thai and non thai remitting foreign earned income into thailand without income tax

[@moleygunn]

Whatever foreign investors were left have presumably given up after this. Difficult to imagine the place being run any worse

[@X-cript]

aint the expats gonna be happy?

[@tomkent4656]

Waiting for the big rush to grab the casino concessions!

[@nicholas3277]

Well… at least Thai people are the most competent, hard working and honest people out there. Who wouldn’t agree with that?

[@timnewtontoday]

Ummmm

[@detlefgerischer6712]

Big call!?

[@tomkent4656]

Personally, I find the Thais to be lovely people, but their Society is still firmly based on the old system of patronage. The wealthy elites still run the game.

[@JasonCam]

lol, who is running the government!!! you may ask.

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

WTF is going on there?😅

[@coryjackson3131]

The PM was really trying really hard to make Thailands economy better. Let’s hope for the best 🙏 I was hoping they would have stayed the course for economic stability.

[@TopShelfMontana]

no he wasn't ... introducing a central bank digital programmable currency was going to ruin the economy and lead to massive monetary debasement. This is a wonderful day for Thailand.

[@ariyabueraheng1125]

@@TopShelfMontana I am Thai. I think so.

[@benleno]

Wealthier than Thaksin? Are you sure?

[@timnewtontoday]

I don’t say that

[@picadosinferno]

Thaksin is the owner of AIS, one of the wealthiest men in the world.

[@benleno]

@@timnewtontoday Listen to the last 30 seconds again.

[@pluc99-pl99]

@@benleno "probably one of the wealthiest". Listen to the last 30 seconds again 😉

[@timnewtontoday]

Yeah. I did. And…?

[@ricardo.castanedacastaneda8776]

Tim,,I can't,,believe what,,happened,,to,,our,,beloved,,Prime Minister I Don't want to see the ramifications thru the country,,the turmoil brewing ahead😮,,hopefully this won't affect the whole immigration system internally and externally and our expats caught in the middle😮,,please,,keep,,us,,posted😮,,!!!!

[@andyking9929]

Hi Tim- love the show We are over in the next month or so for an extended vacation from the UK to Phuket Does the news about the PM mean demonstrations and civil unrest are likely to raise there head ? Thanks Andy king

[@timnewtontoday]

Fair question Andy. I doubt it. We’ll certainly be keeping an eye on this. Stay tuned.

[@andyking9929]

Thanks Tim - we will keep tuned in for any news from you - keep up the good work

[@reinhardmartin9093]

No!

[@phill7573]

And here I thought the politics in the USA was Fu---d up.

[@thefuturefactory56]

It's being repaired with the Harris/Walz team.After the orange fool loses in November he'll be back in court in Arizona,Georgia.Florida and Washington D.C...then jail.

[@bigwaidave4865]

It is, but Thailand has made it an art form🤣

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Don't worry. US politics is still the biggest and least funny ongoing joke on the planet.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

​@@thefuturefactory56C** gargling Harris? Hahaha

[@bigmark2424]

@@thefuturefactory56if Harris/ waltz wins , here comes ww3 and USA goes bankrupt. You must be one of those guy that waltz’s put the tampon machine in the boys rooms for in schools .

[@truebluethai5898]

This is not good for democracy for a Thailand, and I now see Anutin as the next PM. There many be no coup in Thailand but with the Liberal party and now this very much old guard in Charge in Thailand ..

[@avidadolares]

The old guard has still been in charge for quite some time anyway. If Prayuths "wins" before this last election wasnt evidence enough, then the actual "winner elected" by the people (Pita) being refused his win as well as his party being banned surely shows you that it will be some time before the "old guard" is NOT in charge. They still have their fingers in the cookie jar.

[@petersutherland1985]

Those shirts are 80 baht in big C😊

[@timnewtontoday]

Brilliant and relevant response again from Peter the Serial Pest. A PM has been dismissed and you talk about T-Shirts.

[@paulv8844]

They're at least 160 baht at my local Big C!!

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

I’m on my way

[@avidadolares]

A pensioner on a budget speaks about his latest dilemma....whether to buy a 80 baht shirt or another warm Chang beer.

[@petersutherland1985]

@@timnewtontoday Just trying to lighten the mood, I have 6 of them 🤗

[@dianahodge6879]

A property developer as a prime minister...what could possibly go wrong!

[@aeroAdvocate]

Less than with the usual clowns who previously “ran” the country such as army generals or the foreigner hating weed investor Anutin.

[@youwatchme0808]

oh well

[@Lee-rc8ft]

Once again, Thai politics are a joke...

[@Boldbutgold]

Full on circus 🎪

[@KernowBangna]

Same could be said for many so called "first world" countries aswell. The only difference is how deep you have to scratch beneath the veil of sophistication.

[@phbusch4634]

Thai Democracy as it’s finest. Show me 1 Political or be it any other Thai who has not been corrupt over his timeline!

[@tomkent4656]

Sadly, the C-word rules Thai business, political and justice systems.

[@2027matthew]

Taksin needs a Day Job!!!!! 555555555555555555555555555555555555555555555

[@BrianinBangkok]

Yet again Tim you give the news before Bangkok Post or Nation.

[@smokefromsevenorifices8782]

Foreign newspapers too