Come grow with us, Prayut tells French community

By THE NATION

 

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) attends a meeting with Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha (2L) at The Elysee Palace in Paris on June 25, 2018. // AFP PHOTO

 

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday told the business community in France that his reforms would yield results before an election early next year.

 

Reform of the bureaucracy and government services is one of five “quick win” sectors to be implemented for effective results, he told a seminar on “Transforming Thailand: Thailand-France Partnership”, hosted by the business association Mouvement des Entreprises de France.

 

“We are now in the second of a three-step reform towards democracy,” he said, adding that this step encompasses political, economic and social reforms.

 

The final step will be the general election toward democratisation, he said, adding the reform agenda would be handed over to the elected government to carry on.

 

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha addresses a business conference organised by French employers's association Medef International in Paris on June 25, 2018. // AFP PHOTO

 

Prayut led a delegation to Europe last week with visits to the United Kingdom and France. He promised leaders and business elites in the two countries that the junta, which took power after a coup four years ago, would hold an election early next year.

 

Activists and dissidents held protests in London and Paris demanding that leaders of the two countries press the junta chief to return democracy to Thai people and respect human rights.

 

Prayut largely ignored the political demands and instead focused on economic relations for his high-profile visit. He said the Thai economy is continuing an upward trajectory, with 3.8 per cent GDP growth in 2017 and 4.8 per cent in the first quarter of this year. 

 

The Thailand 4.0 policy focused on science, technology and innovation would drive the country’s development goals for prosperity, he said. 

 

The government’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) would become a region of high economic growth as it connected neighbouring countries Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, as well as other Asean members, he said. 

 

Thailand, the Asean chair for next year, has an open policy to welcome foreign investment, he said. An investment in Thailand could link to the combined 230 million population of the entire Asean market, he concluded. 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30348603

 

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Both arrogant, holier than though and dislike being told what to do. Perfect fit!?

8 minutes ago, Somtamnication said:

Both arrogant, holier than though and dislike being told what to do. Perfect fit!?

sureluy you are not talking about the French?

no no it cant be

lol

Someone needs to tell him he has his hand facing the wrong way up in the second picture.

 

36 minutes ago, webfact said:

Come grow with us, Prayut tells French community

The only growth in Thailand is the level of corruption among politicians and civil servants and the the volume of rubbish and pollution.

23 minutes ago, Cadbury said:

 

The only growth in Thailand is the level of corruption among politicians and civil servants and the the volume of rubbish and pollution.

Yeah, but don´t clamp too much on that. It has served so many under an endless line of years. Maybe something for Macaroni to think about.

"Prayut largely ignored the political demands and instead focused on economic relations...."
Never mind freedom of speech, human trafficking, the rural poor, lese majeste, free and fair elections, we only want your money, to line the already bulging pockets of the elite!

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

demanding that leaders of the two countries press the junta chief to return democracy to Thai people and respect human rights.

i doubt whether the junta representative at that meeting could even define human rights

2 hours ago, webfact said:

he told a seminar on “Transforming Thailand: Thailand-France Partnership”

how would you like the have prayut as a partner ?

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Come grow with us, Prayut tells French community

 

Nobody was listening to his BS, becuase word gets around fast among frogs.

 

Does Prayut think that anybody in Europe is listening, or even care about him?

3 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Does Prayut think that anybody in Europe is listening, or even care about him?

What does it matter? It makes for a good press release domestically, which was what this junket was essentially about in the first place. Promise the stupid foreigners a bit of cash somewhere down the line and bask in their recognition of your regime.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

his reforms would yield results before an election early next year.

 

Reform of the bureaucracy and government services is one of five “quick win” sectors to be implemented for effective results,

Anyone who thinks this govt will achieve reform of the Thai bureaucracy in less than a year is an optimist beyond all belief. Very little has changed in 70 years, in fact the bureaucrats have now become the uncivil masters and the population the servants.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The final step will be the general election toward democratisation, he said, adding the reform agenda would be handed over to the elected government to carry on.

And that final step will just result in a parliament divided, powerless and controlled not by elected politicians but by selected military appointments. Who does he think he is fooling? 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Come grow with us, Prayut tells French community

I can imagine what Macron's answer was like: "pick me up on your way down"

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The government’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) would become a region of high economic growth as it

...connects pro-military corporations with junta leadership in a favorable collaboration for 'wealth sharing.' In for a baht, out for a billion baht.

The French are adept at dealing with tin pots.  The question is is does the tin pot realize he is just a tin pot?

4 hours ago, YetAnother said:

how would you like the have prayut as a partner ?

If you were planning to be operating a corrupt form of  business he would be the perfect partner. Providing you watched your back, covered your ass, sewed up your pockets, did not expect loyalty and didn't believe a word he said. If you can manage all that then it should be plain sailing.

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

Does Prayut think that anybody in Europe is listening, or even care about him?

Yes 100% yes

this old fool is in france ...he should be back in Thailand as 12 children and their coach are running out of time stuck in a flooded cave in chang rai....not one word on T.V.... AM I MISSING SOMETHING

Edited June 26, 20188 yr by mok199
speliings

Article, where Prayut states, everybody is very satisfied and happy with Thai- politics, especially the "progress" in the fight against Human Rights Abuse, the way back to Democracy and fighting Human Trafficking...in 5...4...3...2...  

Did they discuss with the french authorities on the unfair Thai habbit of dual pricing ?  The unfair law that enables a foreigner to buy a house but to never own the small piece of land ?...The multiple red tape and visa or extention of stay hassles on retirees over 50 ? 

8 hours ago, colinneil said:

Does Prayut think that anybody in Europe is listening, or even care about him?

I like to be positive. I think they are listening to him.............. make a fool of himself.

I can just imagine the sniggers and whispers behind his back after he has left the meeting.

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Come grow with us, Prayut tells French community

In the scenario, France is an adult, and Thailand the lost child.  It should say-help, or teach us to grow 

8 hours ago, Lungstib said:

Anyone who thinks this govt will achieve reform of the Thai bureaucracy in less than a year is an optimist beyond all belief. Very little has changed in 70 years, in fact the bureaucrats have now become the uncivil masters and the population the servants.

 

And that final step will just result in a parliament divided, powerless and controlled not by elected politicians but by selected military appointments. Who does he think he is fooling? 

 

Saved me a reply.

Could not have put it better myself.

+1.

3 hours ago, mok199 said:

this old fool is in france ...he should be back in Thailand as 12 children and their coach are running out of time stuck in a flooded cave in chang rai....not one word on T.V.... AM I MISSING SOMETHING

 

 

Nice try at heaping all the world's ills on Prayuth.

 

I doubt his rock climbing skills are that great and thankfully the situation seems to be under control - but feel free to continue with your gratuitous insults.

 

https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/officials-believe-12-boys-stuck-in-thai-cave-are-alive/news-story/64e9e3de0c6042e6897884b00e452651

5 hours ago, mok199 said:

this old fool is in france ...he should be back in Thailand as 12 children and their coach are running out of time stuck in a flooded cave in chang rai....not one word on T.V.... AM I MISSING SOMETHING

You are missing the most important point, the job of a prime minister. Regarding the 12 childs this is not his duty, there is people who are paid to do that. Let the experts do their job.