Gaybutton Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 If this was a movie it would be a comedy. It would probably flop because nobody would believe it. It would be too farcical, beyond credibility. The garbage that Hollywood turns out these days would be more believable. You think watching the Obama-McCain, Biden-Palin debates and insult contests is fun? You ought to see what's going on right here in Thailand. It's insane. I've had weird nightmares that made more sense. And yet, it's true! It's like something right out of the Marx Brothers. The following appears in the BANGKOK POST: _____ Chaos Inside Parliament as Senators Jeer, Power is Cut Somchai Reads Policy Despite Opposition MONGKOL BANGPRAPA AND AEKARACH SATTABURUTH Quarrels dominated yesterday's House session as Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat struggled to finish his policy statement in parliament amid clashes between the People's Alliance for Democracy and anti-riot police outside. As soon as parliament convened, Mr Somchai hurriedly started reading the government policy. However, appointed senator Prasong Nurak immediately objected and strongly advised the prime minister to postpone the announcement while violence was continuing. Bangkok senator Rosana Tositrakul then stood up and furiously demanded that Mr Somchai resign. She said the government could not stay in office after turning a blind eye to the clashes which left scores of unarmed protesters injured. She criticised the prime minister for using parliament in a "self-serving manner". The government no longer had the legitimacy to govern the country from the moment it ordered police to take such harsh action against the people, she said. Some government MPs then surrounded and scolded Mrs Rosana. Others intervened and broke up the confrontation, while Mr Somchai continued to read the policy statement without interruption until the end. The prime minister then went behind the podium and sat with his daughter Chinnicha, a Chiang Mai MP. MPs from the ruling People Power party (PPP) then severely criticised Mrs Rosana and Mr Prasong for complaining against Mr Somchai without first seeking approval to speak from the parliament president. PPP MP Chaowarin Latthasaksiri had earlier approached Mrs Rosana and accused her of breaching parliamentary regulations by bringing her non-MP husband into the chamber. Other government MPs then booed her husband, Santisuk Sophonsiri, while he was escorted out of the chamber, and ignored Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Boondej's request to keep order. Mrs Rosana explained later that her husband came in as he was afraid she might be hurt when he saw her being surrounded by MPs. Coalition MPs took turns to back the government policies and denounce the PAD protest. The conclusion of the statement was taken to officially represent the start of the formal functioning of the new government. Parliament President Chai Chidchob ended yesterday's session at about 1pm when parliament was plunged into darkness. PAD supporters had reportedly cut off the power supply. Mr Somchai, his daughter, his secretary Chusak Sirinil and other aides sneaked out of parliament by using a ladder to cross over the fence into neighbouring Vimanmek Mansion even before Mr Chai could order the session to close. Other House members could not follow the prime minister as officials of the Bureau of the Royal Household supervising the Mansion did not allow them to do so. They were left stuck inside as supplies of food and beverages began to run low. Quote
Guest Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 It is very hard to imagine. It just boggles my mind. Quote
