PM Prayut calls for urgent reform in five sectors

[webfact]

PM calls for urgent reform in five sectors

 

 

BANGKOK, 14th May 2018 (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for the implementation of five reform imperatives which he expects will produce concrete results in the next eight months. 

A major overhaul of government policies and services will be completed before the end of 2018, according to Gen Prayut, adding that the five aspects that need immediate attention are the reform of administrative tasks, the reform of state policies to raise people’s well-being, the reform of anti-corruption measures and operations, the reform of public participation, and the reform of policies to end social inequality and injustice. 

The Prime Minister noted the country has seen several improvements since the current administration took office such as fewer business registration procedures, better living standards among the poor and low-income earners, and the reclamation of national forest areas, among them. 

Gen Prayut remarked that no reform can be achieved in a short period of time or without active participation from all sectors of society especially the general public. 

Lastly, the prime minister said he believes everyone wants to see reconciliation and unity ahead of the forthcoming election. Thus, it is everyone’s duty to maintain a peaceful atmosphere conducive to national polls.

 

-- nnt 2018-05-14

[cornishcarlos]

1 minute ago, webfact said:

which he expects will produce concrete results in the next eight months.

 

Oh, surprise surprise, just in time for the promised election !!

 

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thus, it is everyone’s duty to maintain a peaceful atmosphere conducive to national polls.

 

And there we have another veiled threat.. Be quiet and play nicely, you cheeky ragga muffins, or Dad will cancel the trip to the beach..

[YetAnother]

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for the implementation of five reform imperatives

the definition of 'Reform' in thailand means : 'promises with no intention of delivering on them'

[greenchair]

Thousands of people have been implicated in corruption and theft of billions of baht from the state. And yet, not a single prosecution of a high ranking government official  (that I am aware of ). Hundreds and hundreds of reform plans with committees and subcommittees, and yet few actual plans have been implemented. Meetings, meetings, talk ,talk, more committees. 

A dog chasing it's tail. 

[Cadbury]

21 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

the definition of 'Reform' in thailand means : 'promises with no intention of delivering on them'

Yes, it is promises galore by this BS government. Even when they might have some well meaning intention to fulfill a promise the ability, endeavour and intellect are just not there to be able to carry them through. 

Can anyone point to one promise made by the PM that he has fulfilled. Just one; apart from reducing the number of twerks by Lamyai.

[Cadbury]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Gen Prayut remarked that no reform can be achieved ..........without active participation from all sectors of society especially the general public. 

I just knew that the finger of blame or cop-out excuse has to be written into whatever the PM ever says or promises to do. This occasion demands that society or the public is blamed if he unable to achieve his objectives.

Which begs the question......... does he ever take responsibility for anything he does?

Edited May 13, 2018 by Cadbury

[YetAnother]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Gen Prayut remarked that no reform can be achieved in a short period of time or without active participation from all sectors of society especially the general public. 

excuses in advance, nice: thailand is stuck politically , the fact that this guy is even a candidate shows how weak supply here is of qualified, selfless leaders people really need and want

[smedly]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

PM calls for urgent reform in five sectors

Never mind sectors - There is only one thing you should be focused on and that is the huge and rampant corruption that remains in this country, the Thai people are now fully informed of this debacle through social media

 

This is what the people expected of you and although you have made some inroads - you have actually failed, only in the last few weeks we have state officials who think it is ok to steal funds from the welfare coffers …...the poor,

 

Until you start handing out severe punishments to state officials who are stealing from the Thai people it will continue, you have got to punish these people severly 

[Samui Bodoh]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

A major overhaul of government policies and services will be completed before the end of 2018, according to Gen Prayut, adding that the five aspects that need immediate attention are the reform of administrative tasks, the reform of state policies to raise people’s well-being, the reform of anti-corruption measures and operations, the reform of public participation, and the reform of policies to end social inequality and injustice.

Er... Ahem... Ah... Er...

 

If you are just getting around to these, what have you been doing for four years?

 

It seems like a reasonable question...

 

[Cadbury]

Just now, Samui Bodoh said:

Er... Ahem... Ah... Er...

 

If you are just getting around to these, what have you been doing for four years?

 

It seems like a reasonable question...

 

Yes Indeed! One of his first statements after appointing himself as Prime Minister was to announce that he was going to fix corruption. But like everything else he promises he added a qualifier. He declared it would take 20 years to fix. He has still got 16 years to go on that one; can't rush these things.

[Oziex1]

How about reforming the buying of politicians for your power bid, including a family of the biggist criminals in the land.

[mikebell]

How about reforming the police?  That's an easy one.

[bluesofa]

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for the implementation of five reform imperatives which he expects will produce concrete results in the next eight months. 

The only way he'll produce any concrete results is by pouring the concrete over all those hundreds of inactive post-holders, to turn them into a 'pillar' of society.

 

[anon537687643]

What a joke ! 5 years after seizing power and vowing to go within months, this guy has plans for “reform “


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[Anak Nakal]

Urgent reform is no more coup!

After that everything okay.

[happy chappie]

He needs more time to implement change and reform.in other words he might be around for a bit longer than we think.hes got very comfy and loves being thailands father for the future.myself I do think he's doing not too bad a job considering he's taken over a seriously disfuctional country that's been governed by greedy,corruption politicians for god knows how long.shame he didn't show the country how strong he is and sack mr Rolex.that would of been a nice big medal for him.i think his sidekick has too much info on prayut and has a secure position by his side for the foreseeable future.

[Lupatria]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

and the reform of policies to end social inequality and injustice. 

That raises 3 questions:

 

Is someone digging his own grave here?

Where would he be without them?

Does it mean unusual wealth for all?

 

Btw here is what my crystal ball predicted when I asked for news articles in 2019:

 

According information from well-detained circles, Prayut will accept the election result of 98%... he pointed out that the missing 2% are proof of how democratic and independent the elections were.

[coulson]

The only reform needed is the practice of delivering repetitive white noise with no specific objective other than a generic mantra to *serve the people*.

[Oziex1]

Reforms can be achieved if you show leadership and if your backers allow it.

[lvr181]

4 hours ago, greenchair said:

Thousands of people have been implicated in corruption and theft of billions of baht from the state. And yet, not a single prosecution of a high ranking government official  (that I am aware of ). Hundreds and hundreds of reform plans with committees and subcommittees, and yet few actual plans have been implemented. Meetings, meetings, talk ,talk, more committees. 

A dog chasing it's tail. 

Or a dog chasing a car - if it catches it, what will the dog do then? NOTHING.

[sammieuk1]

If one of his five a day was the scrapping of wine tax he may get my vote.

[heybruce]

2 hours ago, mikebell said:

How about reforming the police?  That's an easy one.

As was demonstrated during the scandal about human trafficking, the police work with the military in the worst of the crimes.  When the military stated that it had no involvement in the human trafficking and stated only local politicians and police were involved, the RTP came up with evidence against LTGen Manas so strong he had to be charged and arrested.  The junta stopped talking about major reform of the RTP after that.

[lvr181]

1 hour ago, happy chappie said:

He needs more time to implement change and reform.in other words he might be around for a bit longer than we think.

A short history:

 

2014 - Election promised for 2015.

 

2016 - PM (at the U.N.) pledges 2017 election.

Also "...…He also explained the government was taking steps to address deeply-rooted problems of security, corruption, human trafficking and crime…." at the same session.

 

2016 (Sept) - PM has ordered the parading of suspects at Police press conferences be scrappd to guard against violations of humans rights.............The order will be given to the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for security affairs and to the police."

 

Anyone see a pattern here?

I can and I'm completely nonplussed by the continual stream of drivel and meaningless 'changes' promised. If hot air was tarseal, this Government would pave a four lane highway to the moon and back. 

 

 

Edited May 14, 2018 by lvr181
Grammar correction

[Oziex1]

8 minutes ago, heybruce said:

As was demonstrated during the scandal about human trafficking, the police work with the military in the worst of the crimes.  When the military stated that it had no involvement in the human trafficking and stated only local politicians and police were involved, the RTP came up with evidence against LTGen Manas so strong he had to be charged and arrested.  The junta stopped talking about major reform of the RTP after that.

Yes, oh yes, this is the house of cards so often and rightly mentioned on this forum.

 

They are all so corrupt and they all have something on each other.

[d2b2]

Now? Now it is urgent? Where has this sudden urgency come from? It seems the powers that be, have spent the last four + years making a list of five sectors in need of reform. Now, finally the list is ready?  We have heard these needed reforms repeated more than the chorus of a Korean Pop song. 

This seems like the press release about the plastic bottle collars being made illegal. We keep hearing they have been outlawed, but they keep showing up on the bottles. Over and over and over again the news of their demise is released. It seems ever six months for the last three years the end of the plastic wrap is announced. The press releases are recycled more frequently then the bottles are. 

 

Maybe this suddenly became urgent again because one of the leaders got a reminder that is set to send an alarm every six months on his fancy watch? 

[phil2407]

Sorry Junta leader you’ve had 4 years to get this sorted 

the corruption as is now getting exposed- no ministry level don’t believe it 

your deputy with his explanation about the watches - doesn’t cut it 

your promise on lottery ticket price - went well - NOT 

twerking - let people have some fun 

and now and just only now your saying this!!!!! Is there cotton wool between your ears or just hot air - you can’t even talk a good talk

youre like Cambodia hun sen 

Think it’s quite clear what he wants - to be like Husain like Gadiffi -  crush the opposition even by dissolving a party through the courts (which he owns)  - an amoeba of human specimen - I hope the Junta doesn’t do the same - I can only call him Junta leader - - certainly no PM he isn’t - hasn’t got a <deleted> clue 

[Teacherduck]

Ans still nothing to reform the road toll or bad driving habits

[candide]

"Public participation",another name for Suthep.....

[tomacht8]

Building up a functioning

tax audit should be one of the most important reforms. The balance check between official income and actual wealth would disclose corruption among many officials and would contribute to eliminate the social inequality and injustice.
 

But this is difficult, if many of the decision makers, for reasons of self-sustainability, have no interest in this subject at all.

[newcomer71]

Hello, you have been at the helm for 4 years already... And you want urgent reforms now? What a joke...