Commentary: Divide disrupts Thailand’s shot for political integrity

 

(Photo) Wan Yoobamrung, Sira Janjaka/Facebook

 

Two related incidents over the past few days can tell how far the country has come in its attempt to upgrade politics. A government MP has humiliated provincial police as he felt they failed to give him a reception he deserved, and of all the people who lambasted him, one opposition figure stood out. The key question is not about what they did, but it has to do with how the public think about both men.

 

The national divide has muddied the public sense of right and wrong. Thais who could not tolerate Palang Pracharat MP Sira Janjaka somehow manage to like what Wan Yoobamrung said. But the case involving Sira and Wan, who vowed to teach the former about humility, is just the tip of the iceberg. People who condemned politicians’ tax evasion never went all out against conspicuous possession of luxury watches by a senior government member close to the prime minister. Those who died or were injured because of anti-government protests _ and some of them innocent bystanders who were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time _ were treated differently by the Thai public.

 

The case of Sira and Wan, who hails from a family that faces allegations going far beyond plain arrogance, confirms the obvious truth that Thailand’s national divide is nowhere near being healed. More important than that, political prejudices fostered by clashing ideologies are hampering any attempt to achieve genuine political transparency, decency and integrity.

 

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26 minutes ago, webfact said:

genuine political transparency, decency and integrity.

The conviction  to have the above statement was never part of palang  pracharat strategy, the total stacking of the senate and the deals done post election to give a sense of a cohesive government, 

where some see through the veil of deceit, being able to do anything about it is neigh on impossible, 

One can only hope those that do have the integrity and have the staying power to see it through to the next election, they  will have the determination and memory to give service that is so overdue to the citizens of Thailand. To serve the country with integrity and transparency.

 This current group of galah's have no decency what so ever.

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

political integrity

If ever there were two words that don't fit together, it is these two, what a farce! 

Chalerm's son teaching others about humility? That's the pot calling the kettle black.

Is that Ron Jeremy in the top left photo?