4 hours ago, ezzra said:

So this guy gets up in the morning putt up his shirt and pants and while sipping his first cup of coffee of the day he get this brainstorm idea that i needs to say something to the people today to justify my position and the huge salary and perks i'm getting, so, humm, what to say, what to say that sound important, leader like stuff and it will be beneficial to the people? I know, I know now, i will say something about peace, democracy, freedom and our country Thailand and we the people blah blah blah...  find a good place to say it like among children and old folks... Pheew, hard work being a PM, maybe i should put for a raise huh?... now where is my Limo and body guards?...

He wakes up in the morning and thinks "What can I feed the mushrooms this morning.....More bull$#!t, they thrive on it!"

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

It seems that your attitude is somewhat set against Thailand and the way it's run. You appear to dislike anything Thai or anything the government does to help the Thai people with agricultural projects, new schools, hospitals and infrastructure. 

If it's such a bad place why waste your time living here.  Life is too short to have to put up with staying somewhere you hate, why not try the Philippines or Cambodia. 

There are plenty of other places you can look at without waking up each day and having so much hate instilled in your day. Your adding of emoticons such as this one only solidifies this hatred. 

Be happy each day .... not sad ... ????

Prayut is just a puppet controlled by people higher up. He has no real power and just takes orders. And when the s*** hits the fan, he will be thrown under the bus. He’s an expendable asset who pretends he’s in control. 
 

You’re worshipping the wrong people. 

5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

the need for all to know their duties and responsibilities as good citizens and of not taking advantage of one another.

I agree totally!

And it starts with the man at the top. He should "walk the talk" and apply the law and the rules of  government the same way that a two-way street functions. The same rules should apply to ALL politicians, his fragmented ruling party AND the opposition ..... equally.

Then, a year from now (if he is still PM after his walk), he will be able to hold his head high when addressing children and show that he leads by example.

He needs to learn the "duties and responsibilities", not just talk about them.

Don't just "talk the walk" Prayut. You need to "walk the talk" too.

38 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

He wakes up in the morning and thinks "What can I feed the mushrooms this morning.....More bull$#!t, they thrive on it!"

Actually,the strange thing is,they all do believe it.

 

Please remember that the true goal is about achieving "harmony" within the Thai authoritarian,hierarchical, hive mind.

4 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

Actually,the strange thing is,they all do believe it.

Maybe at one time, not anymore - problem is they ("government" have secured their position for years to come, quite cleverly, it will take many years to get rid of them. The masses are seeing the truth now, as we on here are - well apart from one 1. 

This begs the question:  Why does he still march lockstep with the ChiComs?

Exports contracting, western tourism diminishing, Mekong receding, and Thai Baht now one of the most overpriced currencies on the planet.

Day by day Thailand is slipping ever so close to a Cambodian style "Democracy" and it seems that Prayut is learning how to take out the opposition from Hun Sen. Yes there will be elections, but only after all the opposition parties have been disqualified and leaders jailed - that's where things are heading in Thailand.

4 hours ago, djayz said:

Is he implying that they currently don't have democracy? 

 

It appears to be a moment of slef reaisation and insight?

 

5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

He reminded Thai children and adults alike of the importance of national unity, the need for all to know their duties and responsibilities as good citizens and of not taking advantage of one another.

And how did he/they exactly get into office? Certainly not by taking supreme advantages or by manipulation of the constitution and then by using other low tactics. And who took them by surprise and then retaliated to squash the breath of fresh air of the new Thai generation? Stay tuned for January 21 decision. Hades is not going to freeze over soon.

 

The international arena recognizes what happened and what is still happening. None of this shows any morals or good citizenship or leadership.

 

And for Steven100. All of these projects were the brain child of the Shinawatra era. Not them and not their own. So it is taking advantage of other people's programs and ideas and calling it their own. And who duplicates a certain predecessor by paying off the poor farmers and giving money to the Thai people? Not exactly honorable. And no, I do not like Thakskin but he was way more clever ingenious than these pretentious people ever could be. I love Thailand, but stand with the new generation that is being put down. It is their future, not these old power mongering dinosaurs and not for the benefit of them and the elite they only protect. I also say the USA, China, Russia (middle east is a loss cause) are all in leadership predicaments as well, but we live here, and I have family with kids here and look to their future and hope for better things than the military control of falsehood.

57 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said:

This begs the question:  Why does he still march lockstep with the ChiComs?

 

 

Confuscianism.

 

"...........a diffused civil religion in contemporary China, finding that it expresses itself in the widespread worship of five cosmological entities: Heaven and Earth (Di 地), the sovereign or the government (jūn 君), ancestors (qīn 親) and masters (shī 師)."

 

...........as interpreted via Chinese Communism and Thai Falangism.

 

"Falangism emphasized the need for total authority, hierarchy and order in society"

 

(As does at least one of our "notable" members)

 

 

 

Edited January 12, 20206 yr by Enoon

Every time l see this bloke. I only think of BATMAN 2 and the sentencing hearing with Bain and the scarecrow doctor. DEATH or EXILE

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

Thailand continues to move forward with the government fast tracking dozens of infrastructure projects as well as many other initiatives to support rural communities.

This government has done more within the last 4 years than the previous government tried to do in 10 years.  Well done Thailand  !  well done Khun Prayut Chan O Cha ....  PM of Thailand. 

Dreamer what a joke and a insult 

42 minutes ago, phkauf said:

Day by day Thailand is slipping ever so close to a Cambodian style "Democracy" and it seems that Prayut is learning how to take out the opposition from Hun Sen. Yes there will be elections, but only after all the opposition parties have been disqualified and leaders jailed - that's where things are heading in Thailand.

Thais need to demand foreign intervention next election for there own protection 

Peace?  Maybe. Democracy? No.

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

PM wants Thailand and its people to move toward democracy and peace

He will provide the blueprints and road maps, including u-turns.

1 hour ago, rkidlad said:

Prayut is just a puppet controlled by people higher up. He has no real power and just takes orders. And when the s*** hits the fan, he will be thrown under the bus. He’s an expendable asset who pretends he’s in control. 
 

You’re worshipping the wrong people. 

Absolutely right. 

555! Good old Prayut,  always gives me a laugh.  Thinks of Thailand as a democracy.....which couldn't be further from the truth.  I always though living in Victoria in Australia was like living in a police state.....now I know different.

 

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that his government wants to see Thailand and the Thai people of all ages make progress toward democracy together and be free of conflict.

You, your government, parliament and senate are the reason for the biggest conflicts here in Thailand!
If you want to eliminate or reduce conflicts you should find a solution with the institutions, the people certainly cannot help you.

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

It seems that your attitude is somewhat set against Thailand and the way it's run. You appear to dislike anything Thai or anything the government does to help the Thai people with agricultural projects, new schools, hospitals and infrastructure. 

If it's such a bad place why waste your time living here.  Life is too short to have to put up with staying somewhere you hate, why not try the Philippines or Cambodia. 

There are plenty of other places you can look at without waking up each day and having so much hate instilled in your day. Your adding of emoticons such as this one only solidifies this hatred. 

Be happy each day .... not sad ... ????

Never quite sure if your sycophantic praise is serious or sarcasm. Napoleons achievements have been very slim with a long list of social and economic problems he has no idea about solving and the infrastructure plans were mostly put in place before his time like the BTS expansions, or are just not viable like high speed trains. Schools need closing down not expanding, ones upcountry can have 2-3 kids in a class, amalgamation is the answer not more brainwashing centers. New Hospitals how many and where? The clown cannot even do anything about the high baht which is crippling exports, but enriching his power base of course, the 1% who own 67% of the wealth who keep their boots firmly in the face of the 99% with your friends help.

6 hours ago, steven100 said:

It seems that your attitude is somewhat set against Thailand and the way it's run. You appear to dislike anything Thai or anything the government does to help the Thai people with agricultural projects, new schools, hospitals and infrastructure. 

If it's such a bad place why waste your time living here.  Life is too short to have to put up with staying somewhere you hate, why not try the Philippines or Cambodia. 

There are plenty of other places you can look at without waking up each day and having so much hate instilled in your day. Your adding of emoticons such as this one only solidifies this hatred. 

Be happy each day .... not sad ... ????

Many years ago, when I went to school in England the only non-school uniform I ever saw was worn by police, who came to teach us about road safety. Outside school I only ever saw a military uniform on TV or on Armistice Day.

On special days at school, such as Speech Day, a prominent 'Captain of Industry' would be the Guest of Honor & Speaker.

Fast forward 60 years and here I am retired and living in Thailand for 15 years. When I arrived I felt there was a quasi police state, with a semblance of democracy through elections, albeit with strong undertones of corruption.

It's appropriate that Prayut should be speaking at the Ministry of Education, because his military indoctrination programme is based on showing school pupils that the army is the institution to look up to and obey. I watch the Thai news at 8pm most evenings. Each time I see Prayut's team of smiling chocolate soldiers carrying out official functions (inspecting pupils work, presenting prizes and diplomas) at schools, which in any basic democratic country would be carried out by respected Education Governors or University Dons.

I have a Thai wife and have invested money in this country, so won't be leaving any time soon, if I have the choice. In the meantime I will observe and comment on the sheer bu##s##t Prayut and sycophants like you utter in your attempt to brainwash us all into believing "you've never had it so good".

8 hours ago, Tom1959 said:

The Goverment should do the first step!

have a new election on democratic terms , yes?

...and he was able to say that with a straight face? Pinocchio was a freaking rookie! ????????????

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today that his government wants to see Thailand and the Thai people of all ages make progress toward democracy together and be free of conflict.

The first step comes from the top, stop victimising opposition which is true democracy.

Practice democracy and the people will follow, no need for conflict.

His way of democracy. He talk and other people listen and do as they are told. It´s called Demo-crazy 4.0.

10 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

A very good start would be a democratically (i.e. not rigged) voted in parliament, and senate.

 

No it wouldn't. Because sadly you'd get the same old corrupt powerful crime families rigging it with bribery, coercion, etc.

 

A good start would be a sweeping change of the judicial system to ensure all laws are clear, and are applied equally and fairly to everybody; and a real clampdown on corruption, regardless of who they are.

 

That followed by open and free elections might do it.

 

Ain't gonna happen though.

3 hours ago, tomauasia said:

Thais need to demand foreign intervention next election for there own protection 

Procrastinating Thais get what they deserve! Som nam na!

9 hours ago, steven100 said:

It seems that your attitude is somewhat set against Thailand and the way it's run. You appear to dislike anything Thai or anything the government does to help the Thai people with agricultural projects, new schools, hospitals and infrastructure. 

If it's such a bad place why waste your time living here.  Life is too short to have to put up with staying somewhere you hate, why not try the Philippines or Cambodia. 

There are plenty of other places you can look at without waking up each day and having so much hate instilled in your day. Your adding of emoticons such as this one only solidifies this hatred. 

Be happy each day .... not sad ... ????

Stop comparing bad with bad. 

If he wants that. He should resign then. Maybe it would have chance then. 

I did say maybe

1 hour ago, PatOngo said:

Procrastinating Thais get what they deserve! Som nam na!

Harsh? the secret to a compliant society is to have a good indoctrination system in place, they have that, the education system!

Then you need to control the press, check that one of the list.

Then, just to be doubly sure make it a serious offence to say anything about the true leadership - check that one of the list also.

Helps if you ensure "your" people will be in the Senate for many years to come - check!

Hopefully, if they don't do like Singapore has and completely ban anything that remotely criticises the "government" people may learn the truth and get off their butts!

Going to be hard to break through the years of indoctrination for some though, others are just too far gone = brainwashed!

Jeeze, and there was I thinking this was a democracy, with a Constitutional Monarchy.