Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 Tell PM to stop weapons purchases, end corruption: academic's message to country's richest Prayut on Friday (April 17) sought help from the country's richest people in fighting Covid-19 and supporting affected people. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's open letter seeking support from the country's richest has drawn harsh criticism from netizens while an academic urged him to scrap weapons purchases and get rid of corruption. Prayut made an appeal for help to the 20 richest Thais via a national television broadcast on Friday. Prayut said he would next week write an open letter to the 20 richest Thais, asking them for contributions in the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, which has had a huge impact on people's health and cost of living. The hashtag # beggar government became a trend on Twitter on Friday after Prayut went on TV. Despite, the number of new cases falling to around 30 over the past several days, many people are unhappy with lockdown restrictions, which have resulted in workers being laid off and businesses shutting down. Some who did not get cash handouts after they had registered on the government website, joined a protest at the Finance Ministry demanding cash handouts. A big crowd was seen at Don Muang Buddhist Temple, which provided free food to affected people. Meanwhile, Anusorn Tamajai, director at Rangsit University’s Economic and Business Research Centre, wrote an open letter on Sunday (April 19) to the 20 richest, apparently mocking Prayut’s planned letter. Anusorn said he wants the richest people, if they have a chance to meet Prayut, to tell him that as both PM and Defence Minister he should cut weapons spending for the next 3-5 years. If Prayut does so, he could save as much as Bt100 billion to Bt200 billion, which could be reallocated to help people and small businesses affected by Covid-19. The government can save between Bt300 billion to Bt400 billion a year if it could get rid of corruption and cut spending on unproductive projects, he said. The tycoons should tell PM to review the State of Emergency as many countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand and Denmark do not impose the state of emergency but they have contained the virus outbreak, he said. To assure people confidence in fighting the virus, the government should conduct mass testing in some parts of the countries as many countries do, so they do not need to close cities as Thailand does. If the government cannot afford mass testing due to limited financial resources, the tycoons should donate to support the task, he suggested. The 20 richest should ask Prayut, former leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and his former ministers and National Legislative Assembly members to return tax money they received during the NCPO rule after the 2014 coup. The tax money should be allocated to support people affected by the enforcement of Article 44 conferring absolute power under the interim Constitution 2017, said Anusorn. The tycoons should ask Prayut to review the Bt400-billion Bank of Thailand’s emergency decree designed to buy corporate bonds. “The legislation should pass through Parliament in order to ensure checks and balances,” he said. Anusorn said he was worried that some people will take advantage of the state of emergency and enrich themselves at the expense of taxpayers who have to pay the bill finally. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386358 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-19 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Anusorn said he wants the richest people, if they have a chance to meet Prayut, to tell him that as both PM and Defence Minister he should cut weapons spending for the next 3-5 years. 4 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The 20 richest should ask Prayut, former leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and his former ministers and National Legislative Assembly members to return tax money they received during the NCPO rule after the 2014 coup. The tax money should be allocated to support people affected by the enforcement of Article 44 conferring absolute power under the interim Constitution 2017, said Anusorn. Chai-Yo ???? 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Meanwhile, Anusorn Tamajai, director at Rangsit University’s Economic and Business Research Centre, wrote an open letter on Sunday (April 19) to the 20 richest, apparently mocking Prayut’s planned letter. 5 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The government can save between Bt300 billion to Bt400 billion a year if it could get rid of corruption and cut spending on unproductive projects, he said. I am sure that is the last anyone hears from Mr Anusorn Tamajai ! 9 1 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cornishcarlos Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 Good on him... He'll be sharing a cell with Tanathorn but good on him ???????? 20 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: while an academic urged him to scrap weapons purchases and get rid of corruption. of course what we all want; but take a look at who the current leaders are and how they got there and their tactics, and the realistic prospects of getting them out 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matzzon Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) I am pretty sure that our esteemed PM, already believes he have rid Thailand of corruption. He will just confirm that all is above board and no one of his staff or their underlings are engaged in such nasty and illegal things. Edited April 19, 2020 by Matzzon 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Odysseus123 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, YetAnother said: of course what we all want; but take a look at who the current leaders are and how they got there and their tactics, and the realistic prospects of getting them out I nominate the Prime Minister's brother to look into Mr Tamajai's suggestions... 3 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Puchaiyank Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 "Anusorn said he was worried that some people will take advantage of the state of emergency and enrich themselves at the expense of taxpayers who have to pay the bill finally." Not going to happen...Thais can trust their pseudo elected quasi military appointees to do the right thing! ???? 4 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Susco Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The government can save between Bt300 billion to Bt400 billion a year if it could get rid of corruption and cut spending on unproductive projects, he said. Now that gonna be a tough one, because this corruption and the unproductive projects, are the main reason that those 20 richest are actually on that list 17 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 The government can save between Bt300 billion to Bt400 billion a year if it could get rid of corruption and cut spending on unproductive projects, he said. The people of Thailand could save trillions, if they could stop the corruption in the army alone. The army is not exactly an organization that has the moral authority to be speaking about corruption. What have they done to eliminate it, within the past 6 years? How have they helped to reform the police, immigration, customs, or a myriad of other agencies? How many active members of the administration, or high ranking police, or army officials have been charged with crimes, prosecuted, and imprisoned? And how much is this administration really doing to help the unemployed right now, other than turning down 80% of applicants for the so called subsidy? 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post z42 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 Good observations and suggestions. But nothing will change unless those pulling the strings (waaaay above Pinocchio) allow for any concessions. They'll just open stuff up again and pay lip service to the problem. An already fearful population will do what they can to make a living from behind masks. It's just how much blundering they'll take when they realise the country's economy is devastated, and change is never going to be forthcoming. Interesting times ahead. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CLS Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 46 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: I am sure that is the last anyone hears from Mr Anusorn Tamajai ! Times are changing. Things that could not have been outspoken before this crisis are now socially accepted. 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 50 minutes ago, YetAnother said: of course what we all want; but take a look at who the current leaders are and how they got there and their tactics, and the realistic prospects of getting them out Realistically , there are no prospects of getting them out . Tanks , stronger than democracy .. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 Common Sense being talked for once but we all know the 'Tycoons' of Thailand are a large part of the problem themselves and they will not be too keen on changing much to help the people they continually rob on a daily basis. After all; what would they care if about a third of the Population died of hunger, as it wouldn't stop them continuing to rob those left ! 10 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dogmatix Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 The billionaires will soon be meeting up with him to demand bailout for their businesses. 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ParkerN Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Anusorn said he was worried that some people will take advantage of the state of emergency and enrich themselves at the expense of taxpayers who have to pay the bill finally. Ya think? rofl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 China has a adopt a panda Africa you can adopt a gorilla Thailand could have a adopt a tank scheme to save the beggar gov. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dexlowe Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2020 I wonder if this appeal is being heard in a certain hotel in a certain European country. 6 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Dogmatix said: The billionaires will soon be meeting up with him to demand bailout for their businesses. Airlines started already. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kevin612 Posted April 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2020 It is impossible to end corruption because too many poor people and I believe corruption exists in most of the countries, like at least 90%. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted April 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 hours ago, spidermike007 said: The government can save between Bt300 billion to Bt400 billion a year if it could get rid of corruption and cut spending on unproductive projects, he said. The people of Thailand could save trillions, if they could stop the corruption in the army alone. The army is not exactly an organization that has the moral authority to be speaking about corruption. What have they done to eliminate it, within the past 6 years? How have they helped to reform the police, immigration, customs, or a myriad of other agencies? How many active members of the administration, or high ranking police, or army officials have been charged with crimes, prosecuted, and imprisoned? And how much is this administration really doing to help the unemployed right now, other than turning down 80% of applicants for the so called subsidy? Well they have made a start in cleaning up the police force by arresting a policeman last week for attempting to rob a bank, you know they can't be everywhere at once and overdo it, step by step - please. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted April 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Dexlowe said: I wonder if this appeal is being heard in a certain hotel in a certain European country. Nope, too busy attending to more important things. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Corruption? What corruption? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 "asking them for contributions in the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19,"......Wissanu lied yet again...he said yesterday that the PM was not going begging...he is! But there is a well know source that should contribute...and hasn't! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, Artisi said: Well they have made a start in cleaning up the police force by arresting a policeman last week for attempting to rob a bank, you know they can't be everywhere at once and overdo it, step by step - please. Oh my. What an astonishing bit of detective work. You know they are really cracking down on the police franchisees, when they arrest one for robbing a bank! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Posts using trolling memes have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Corruption is part of the lifestyle of Thailand they’ll never get rid of that every time the government buys a big purchase item don’t you think all the people involved are getting paid under the table I mean TIT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: "asking them for contributions in the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19,"......Wissanu lied yet again...he said yesterday that the PM was not going begging...he is! But there is a well know source that should contribute...and hasn't! Reason being -- can't afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: an academic urged him to scrap weapons purchases and get rid of corruption ROTFL.... if we dont have subs and choppers how will we kill viruses? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingOrders Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I live in Thailand. I am not a citizen. Not a legal Resident. Am on a O visa. I have no opinion on matters Thai Govt except as expressed to immediate family. The reason is that it does me no good to find myself angered because I have no say in Thai politics at all. No vote. No say.No input asked. None given. I like it this way. It's very Taoist. Not that I am a Taoist but like water I just keep flowing around the rocks and don't get stuck in the cracks. All the screaming and yelling, but none of it is at me so why listen? I have family up in Isaan and my family here in Bangkok. There is no emergency taking place under my roof. All is calm. Up Northeast all are calm in the village. Family elsewhere in Local area...also cool. A beautiful day. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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