Future Forward party eyes role in local politics

 

 

The Future Forward party says it will open a new chapter in local politics by not just fielding candidates in local elections, but also by helping local people design policies that respond to their specific needs.

 

Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit announced today that the party will create another political phenomenon after its stunning success in the March 24th general election.

 

The party came third in the election, after the Pheu Thai and Palang Pracharat parties, beating old and well-established parties such as the Democrat, Bhumjaithai, Chart Thai Pattana and Chart Pattana parties.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/future-forward-party-eyes-role-in-local-politics/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-04-28

Be careful T, sounds a bit too seditious and democratic, the dinosaurs won't like that!

20 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

but also by helping local people design policies that respond to their specific needs.

the insinuation is that local governments are not doing that

3 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

the insinuation is that local governments are not doing that

A reasonable insinuation given that local governments are paid (Thai Niyom) and told what to do by the junta. Even the PM appoints governors at his whim and fancy.

Example: he used Article 44 to sack Governor Sukhumbhand who was a Democrat Party politician and replace him with one of his military buddies, Pol Gen Asawin.

One of the roles of the Bangkok Governor is to coordinate and carry out the orders of the Cabinet of Thailand, the Prime Minister and the Ministry of the Interior.  

Again with Pattaya the PM appointed well connected friend and ally Mr Sontaya to the position of Mayor.

Heads of local government and their administrations are nothing more than junta puppets. 

Go for it Thanathorn and Buddha be with you.

 

 

I am rooting for TJ 100%, but having lived here for decades I just know he is going to end up in a ditch.

1 hour ago, Khaeng Mak said:

I am rooting for TJ 100%, but having lived here for decades I just know he is going to end up in a ditch.

On the other hand he is a smart and very wealthy man, his wealth and intelligence may just be the tool to sway those who may first be against him into becoming turn coats.

 

The recent so called election showed how quickly they will turn.

 

The shows not over yet folks.

 

 

Edited April 28, 20197 yr by Oziex1

2 hours ago, YetAnother said:

the insinuation is that local governments are not doing that

How could anybody insinuate such a thing? Look at Chiang Mai's world class footpaths, hanging wires, police traffic enforcement, garbage removal, pollution control - testimonies to the great job local government is doing. 

1 hour ago, Saladin said:

How could anybody insinuate such a thing? Look at Chiang Mai's world class footpaths, hanging wires, police traffic enforcement, garbage removal, pollution control - testimonies to the great job local government is doing. 

Yes, look at the reforesting of the Doi Suthep hillside development and the abandonment of the occupants from residences built there. Reality is that the government made promises in response from public pressure but hasn't really met the needs of the people.

Grassroot local politics to be an effective force for change requires support of national level political leadership.

...new directives...???

 

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...sad.....

 

 

 

9 hours ago, Khaeng Mak said:

I am rooting for TJ 100%, but having lived here for decades I just know he is going to end up in a ditch.

Hounded into exile would be my guess. He is too rich, popular and influential to end up in a nasty 'accident'. The public simply wouldn't buy it, plus if he has the sense he was born with, there will be dirt on lots of 'Good People' in various safety deposit boxes around the country for a little insurance....

Edited April 28, 20197 yr by baboon

Future Forward won in Pattaya. I hope they come to sort out things here.

 

Pattaya is a complete dump in nearly every soi currently, getting worse and worse by the day, rubbish dumped and blowing around everywhere and getting into the waterways every time it rains.

 

They keep coming up with plans, “beautification” projects that cost a fortune. But they never clean up the rubbish.

On 4/28/2019 at 10:07 AM, Cadbury said:

A reasonable insinuation given that local governments are paid (Thai Niyom) and told what to do by the junta. Even the PM appoints governors at his whim and fancy.

Example: he used Article 44 to sack Governor Sukhumbhand who was a Democrat Party politician and replace him with one of his military buddies, Pol Gen Asawin.

One of the roles of the Bangkok Governor is to coordinate and carry out the orders of the Cabinet of Thailand, the Prime Minister and the Ministry of the Interior.  

Again with Pattaya the PM appointed well connected friend and ally Mr Sontaya to the position of Mayor.

Heads of local government and their administrations are nothing more than junta puppets. 

Go for it Thanathorn and Buddha be with you.

 

 

As they have been and some still are Thaksin puppets

If the Future Forward party can stay out of jail and in politics this building grassroots support thing might prove interesting!

On 4/28/2019 at 9:14 AM, rooster59 said:

Future Forward party eyes role in local politics

Hire your bodyguards, Mr. T., you will need them in case of possible assisination attempts...