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July 7, 2022, 06:08 a.m.
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The National Security Council meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha to find a solution to the crisis of expensive energy and expensive food.
Returned to an incredible conclusion. An ad hoc committee was set up.
with the Prime Minister as chairman
Acts similar to the Economic Council and the committee to formulate plans to solve future problems
despite the energy and food price crisis
is the current crisis
The government must solve the problem immediately. Can't wait to make plans for another 3 months, 6 months.
Today's food oil crisis reminds me The high oil crisis in the reign of Gen. Kriengsak Chamanan was the prime minister. Today,
let's go back to the history. Let's tell each other.
Gen. Kriengsak Chamanan was the 15th Prime Minister and held the position of Prime Minister for 2 terms since November 11, 1977. He was nicknamed
"Eagle of Thung Bang Khen"
, the owner of the famous menu.
“Green Curry with Brandy”
is the founder.
Petroleum Authority of Thailand or PTT at present, Kriengsak 2 government encountered volatility in world oil prices.
causing the need to raise the price of retail oil in the country
As a result, water and electricity prices have increased.
causing dissatisfaction among the people
The government was seen as incapable of solving problems.
Members of the House of Representatives also attacked the government.
There was an open debate of no confidence in the Prime Minister.
The issue of failure to solve the economic problem, but when raising the hand, the government won the trust.
Even Prime Minister Kriengsak
will try to support the government's status by adjusting the cabinet many times
But it can't solve the economic problem.
When the price of oil was raised again in 1980, widespread protests began.
There was a large gathering at Sanam Luang.
Meanwhile, political party leaders in the House of Commons, led by MR Kukrit Pramoj, leader of the Social Affairs Party, Pol Maj Gen Nai Adireksarn, leader of the Chart Thai Party, Col Thanad Khoman, leader of the Democrat Party, Samak Sundaravej, leader of the People's Party. Thai Colonel Pol Roengprasertwit
The leaders of the Siam Democracy Party jointly submitted a motion for a no-confidence debate in the Prime Minister under Section 137 of the 1978 Constitution, scheduled for a no-confidence debate on March 3, 1980.
Gen. Kriengsak
has risen to clarify issues that prevent the government from achieving its goals and announced resignation from the position of Prime Minister in the middle of the council
At the end of the clarification as follows:
“...Conflicts between the government and parliament are not a good thing.
and believe that it is not what the people desire
Some people in rural areas
I don't care who's going to run the country.
Let your stomach be full.
But the conflict caused more and more
until it is difficult for the government to manage the work of the nation to achieve its goals.
sovereignty by a parliamentary system
I therefore made the following decision.
I resign from the position of Prime Minister
So that the parliamentary system of democracy will last forever, in order to give you the opportunity to choose someone with better abilities to run the country and continue to serve the people and the nation. Thank you."
Announcement of resignation in the middle of the Council of
Gen. Kriengsak Chamanan received a round of applause from
Members of the House of Representatives
It was a graceful resignation in accordance with the rules of democracy in the parliamentary system.
went back to the historical events to tell each other
At the end of this month, there will be a no-confidence debate on the prime minister's economic problems from the high oil crisis.
Exactly the same
After Gen. Kriengsak resigned, Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda, Minister of Defense
was elected by Parliament.
"The 16th Prime Minister" has been in charge of the country for almost 8 years, in addition to successfully solving economic problems and the high oil crisis.
also initiated
Eastern Seaboard Project, Eastern Special Economic Zone
lead the Thai economy to
"Bright Era Chatchawan" until almost becoming "Asia's 5th tiger" Today, it is back to face the same crisis of 40 years ago again.
"The wind changes direction"
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