Mum gives nod for Thanathorn to form a new political party

[webfact]

Mum gives nod for Thanathorn to form a new political party

By The Nation

 

THANATHORN Juangroongruangkit

 

Thai Summit Group clan approves of plan to offer ‘new alternative’ to old groups

 

THANATHORN Juangroongruangkit, 39, vice executive chairman of Thai Summit Group, a multi-billion-baht automotive parts maker, appears to have won his family’s endorsement to set up a new political party which he suggests will offer a significant alternative choice to voters at the next general election.

 

Thanathorn is expected to join forces with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, an academic from Thammasat University’s Faculty of Law. Writing on his Facebook page, Thanathorn, an activist for the poor and nephew of former transport minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, said his mother had recently given him the green light to enter politics.

 

The Thanathorn-Piyabutr pair are seen as leading the bid to challenge the political establishment by offering a new generation of voters more choices of personalities and policy platforms, building on their previous grassroots efforts to help the poor and underprivileged.

 

Thanathorn, whose family’s business empire generates more than Bt80 billion in annual sales, said his siblings had extended moral support for his political journey and his mother Somporn had expressed no objection.

 

According to Thanathorn, who inherited the family’s multi-billion-baht business after his father’s death a few years ago, he received his mother’s tacit approval after telling her that he would choose to work for the country’s future rather than Thai Summit Group.

 

Meanwhile, the Suan Dusit poll, covering a sample of 1,083 people ending on Saturday, showed that the public expects new political parties to have high ethical standards, to be honest and not to enter into corrupt practices.

 

Since March 2, 42 new political parties have been registered with the Election Commission, giving voters more choices at the next general election. The Suan Dusit poll shows that, if they want to develop support, these new parties need to have the capability to tackle economic challenges to boost people’s well-being and national development.

 

The poll respondents also supported the need for a new generation of political leaders who are younger and competent, with policy platforms that are innovative and avoid politics that lead to divisiveness and conflict.

 

A 51.7 per cent majority of respondents expressed a hope that new parties would be able to serve people’s interests, but 48.2 per cent were concerned that these new parties and their candidates would be just like previous elected politicians.

 

Overall, the majority of respondents hoped that newcomers in the political arena would listen to the people and be effective in addressing their issues with transparency and accountability.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30340695

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-03-12

[BigBadGeordie]

Mum said it's OK to go out to play, but have to be back when the street lights go on!

[ramrod711]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, the Suan Dusit poll, covering a sample of 1,083 people ending on Saturday, showed that the public expects new political parties to have high ethical standards, to be honest and not to enter into corrupt practices.

Wouldn't it be nice if the publics expectations came to fruition? On the other hand why would the public have such high expectations, there is certainly no history of high ethical standards. Perhaps it should read "the public wishes and hopes for high ethical standards, but has no expectations".

[Get Real]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Mum gives nod for Thanathorn to form a new political party

So, that is the essence of a modern political leader that stands firm and strong for the country.

[Darcula]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Mum gives nod for Thanathorn to form a new political party

This, alongwith some help from whitening lotion and the public are going to love him.

[kevc]

So a future leader of Thailand needs his mums ok, she's going to be busy if he wins.

Sent from my SM-P901 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

[Eligius]

I hope this guy is genuine - but I am always deeply suspicious of mega-rich people claiming they are out to 'help the poor'. 

However, the political situation under the present junta regime is so dire that this new guy could, just could, offer something really good for Thailand - if he is allowed to (not only by Mum - ha ha! - but by the Thai autocrats).

 

I await developments - but I remain somewhat sceptical. Hope my scepticism will be proved wrong!

[akampa]

Armatures  needs mum ok ! what a joke no its actually pathetic.

[seajae]

I know thais mature a lot slower than those in  many other countries but someone in their 30's still needing his mum to tell him what he can do, you have to be joking. This is a political party not a primary school class, the leader is supposed to be the one that makes the decisions etc,  how mature is he, sounds more like a spoiled little boy that wants mummy to tell him what to do, what a joke

[trainman34014]

Does he have to ask Mum when he wants to go to the toilet as well ?     Geez; will people in this country ever grow up, because if they don't the country can't grow up either ?

[robblok]

People here are laughing about him consulting his mom. I don't think its strange because once one enters politics the family can become a target too. I would find it strange if he did not talk with his family about this. You guys know how Thailand is one should consult the parents as the younger generation has to respect the wishes of the older generation (at least that is what is said)

 

Anyway I hope this guy can get in government and get enough support.

[Eligius]

1 minute ago, ratcatcher said:

Great one, Ratcatcher!

 

Yes, it does not exactly inspire one with confidence that this guy is going to have the guts and vigour to challenge and defy the whole of the dinosaurian, autocratic Thai Establishment (which is what he would need to do, if he is going to be of any real value to the bulk of the Thai people) ...

[smutcakes]

I seriously question people on here's basic understanding of Thai society if they think it strange that he consulted his family.

[ratcatcher]

1 minute ago, smutcakes said:

I seriously question people on here's basic understanding of Thai society if they think it strange that he consulted his family.

That's quite true, Thaksin gave the nod to several members of his family, but in Thanathorn's case it was mama who approved his entry onto the battlefield of Thai politics. Nepotism is next to Buddhism.

[Odysseus123]

Just now, ratcatcher said:

That's quite true, Thaksin gave the nod to several members of his family, but in Thanathorn's case it was mama who approved his entry onto the battlefield of Thai politics. Nepotism is next to Buddhism.

Napoleon needed his mama (Letitia) very badly..and his brother (Joseph,Lucien et al) and sisters.

 

This guy will cream 'em if he gets serious.

 

Younger Thais exist only for Line and Facebook.He is the new face and he knows it.

[candide]

1 hour ago, Eligius said:

I hope this guy is genuine - but I am always deeply suspicious of mega-rich people claiming they are out to 'help the poor'. 

However, the political situation under the present junta regime is so dire that this new guy could, just could, offer something really good for Thailand - if he is allowed to (not only by Mum - ha ha! - but by the Thai autocrats).

 

I await developments - but I remain somewhat sceptical. Hope my scepticism will be proved wrong!

My father used to say that in a corrupt country, it is not always a good thing to get new leaders. The old ones have already stuffed their pockets, while the new ones avidly need to fill them. Well, at least he may be able to disrupt a bit the establishment (if his mother agrees to that ).

[Eric Loh]

40 minutes ago, robblok said:

People here are laughing about him consulting his mom. I don't think its strange because once one enters politics the family can become a target too. I would find it strange if he did not talk with his family about this. You guys know how Thailand is one should consult the parents as the younger generation has to respect the wishes of the older generation (at least that is what is said)

 

Anyway I hope this guy can get in government and get enough support.

Thailand and Asian culture where their children are exhorted to put family interests before individual wishes. This is an endearing culture which voters will value. 

[robblok]

Just now, Eric Loh said:

Thailand and Asian culture where their children are exhorted to put family interests before individual wishes. This is an endearing culture which voters will value. 

Lets hope that enough votes value this 

 

To be honest I would vote for him (but cant as I am not Thai) but I wonder if he could ever get enough votes. Anyway now that smaller parties can enter the political area easier because of the new and better voting laws fresh blood is entering politics. We can only hope this guy is good and his party will grow. 

[robblok]

7 minutes ago, candide said:

My father used to say that in a corrupt country, it is not always a good thing to get new leaders. The old ones have already stuffed their pockets, while the new ones avidly need to fill them. Well, at least he may be able to disrupt a bit the establishment (if his mother agrees to that ).

Wise father, but Thaksin for instance was in no way poor... he still raped the country. The current MOB has had enough time to enrich themselves.. but that does not stop them either. So I am not so sure it really applies. 

[Odysseus123]

9 minutes ago, candide said:

My father used to say that in a corrupt country, it is not always a good thing to get new leaders. The old ones have already stuffed their pockets, while the new ones avidly need to fill them. Well, at least he may be able to disrupt a bit the establishment (if his mother agrees to that ).

Sorry-but the "old ones" have limitless pockets..

 

This is to make merit so that they can come back as an elephant or a black panther.

 

Premchai probably shot his grandfather.

[RichardColeman]

I think he will have some competition. This guy has just got Teddy's approval to run !

[Odysseus123]

9 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

I think he will have some competition. This guy has just got Teddy's approval to run !

I think that he will do it.

 

He is being carefully pre-positioned for this.

 

And  he will take Thai youth by storm.

 

If we are heartily sick of this what do you think the smartphone generation of Thai youth is?

[Eligius]

15 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

I think that he will do it.

 

He is being carefully pre-positioned for this.

 

And  he will take Thai youth by storm.

 

If we are heartily sick of this what do you think the smartphone generation of Thai youth is?

The problem is: if Thanatorn is sincere and poses a genuine threat to the dinosaurs, he will probably be stopped, in one way or another. After all, the dinosaurs control ALL the leavers of power, right up to any election 'result' - and they can manipulate and lie and obfuscate and block to their heart's content. Who is going to stop them? They have the tanks and the guns.

 

I doubt (but hope I am wrong) that the present bunch of power-thieves and power-addicts can be easily or peacefully dislodged ...

 

Edited March 12, 2018 by Eligius

[robblok]

12 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

I think that he will do it.

 

He is being carefully pre-positioned for this.

 

And  he will take Thai youth by storm.

 

If we are heartily sick of this what do you think the smartphone generation of Thai youth is?

Disillusioned.

 

Hopefully they will vote for people like him. He will have to prove himself, but at least with him there is a chance.

[Odysseus123]

Just now, Eligius said:

The problem is: if Thanatorn is sincere and poses a genuine threat to the dinosaurs, he will probably be stopped, in one way or another. After all, the dinosaurs control ALL the leavers of power, right up to any election 'result' - and they can manipulate and lie and obfuscate and block to their heart's content. Who is going to stop them? They have the tanks and the guns.

 

I doubt (but hope I am wrong) that the present bunch of power-addicts will be easily or peacefully dislodged ...

Eligius-a good post!

 

But I am not arguing that he is sincere....I hope that you know what I mean.

 

Sooner or later a JFK figure was going to emerge.It is inevitable. This may be the one.

[metisdead]

Off topic posts and the replies about the Book of Kells, etc. have been removed. 

[nahkit]

5 hours ago, seajae said:

I know thais mature a lot slower than those in  many other countries but someone in their 30's still needing his mum to tell him what he can do, you have to be joking. This is a political party not a primary school class, the leader is supposed to be the one that makes the decisions etc,  how mature is he, sounds more like a spoiled little boy that wants mummy to tell him what to do, what a joke

My reading of the article is that he was asking his mother if she objected to him giving up the running of the family company in favour of running the country instead.

 

Can't see a problem with him doing that as they would have to appoint someone else to run the company if he was elected.

[Odysseus123]

4 hours ago, candide said:

My father used to say that in a corrupt country, it is not always a good thing to get new leaders. The old ones have already stuffed their pockets, while the new ones avidly need to fill them. Well, at least he may be able to disrupt a bit the establishment (if his mother agrees to that ).

I don't believe you.

 

My father used to say "carry a condom at all times and no I am not giving you the keys  to the shaggin waggin.." and my mother would chip in with something about rusty  scissors..

 

Otherwise..political philosophers they were not.

[Tilacme]

6 hours ago, akampa said:

Armatures  needs mum ok ! what a joke no its actually pathetic.

What in the name of idiocy is a Armature?? 

[stephen tracy]

5 hours ago, smutcakes said:

I seriously question people on here's basic understanding of Thai society if they think it strange that he consulted his family.

Agreed, of course he would have to consult his family and get their approval because they will be directly affected if he enters the political arena.  I'm not sure why members are bashing him for that. I am an adult, but I have often consulted family and close friends before I make a big decision. I don't think there's anything strange about him wanting his family's support on something big as this.