Opposition to censure Thai govt for ‘botched recovery’, ‘vaccine disaster’

[webfact]

Opposition to censure Thai govt for ‘botched recovery’, ‘vaccine disaster’     

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

The government’s handling of economic problems worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to be the core of the no-confidence debate starting on Tuesday (Feb 16).

 

Opposition MPs are poised to accuse Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other nine Cabinet members of mismanagement that has led to economic disaster.

 

The opposition’s main focus will be on the government’s “slow response” to the economic crisis and its failure to obtain vaccines earlier, resulting in prolonged economic pain. The opposition is sure to highlight criticism of “unfair and insufficient” government aid to people impacted by the pandemic.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/opposition-to-censure-thai-govt-for-botched-recovery-vaccine-disaster/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-02-16

 

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[mtls2005]

Great photo. 

 

Everyone should wear a mask. Or everyone should not wear a mask.

 

Having a few wear them looks about as silly as the fit of their suits.

 

Yes, I know they need longer sleeves to hide the bling.

[Thaiwrath]

"also stirred public suspicion that a “sweet deal” was being made between politicians and a well-connected private company."

 

I think you will find that has been going on since the illegal overthrowing of the elected government, in 2014.

[RotBenz8888]

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

failure to obtain vaccines earlier,

The hub of extremes. Best in the world in tackling covid19, worst in the world in starting vaccinations. 

[DirtyHarry55]

Maybe they're taking their time because they need the Virus to last as long as possible as to wield the power of Emergency Decree?
 

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BANGKOK — A volunteer health worker who was beaten and detained by riot police on Saturday during clashes with anti-government protesters was charged with breaching the coronavirus emergency rule, his organization said Monday.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/15/beaten-medic-volunteer-charged-with-breaking-emergency-decree/

[webfact]

First day of censure debate

Paphamon Arayasukawat

 

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - The no-confidence debate against 10 cabinet ministers commenced today, and this is the second time the current administration is being censured. The debate is taking place from February 16 to 19, with the voting on February 20.

 

The government is given 20 hours to debate, while the opposition has 42 hours. As a result, legislators will debate up to 11 hours a day, and the session is to adjourn at midnight.

 

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, is one of the 10 ministers named in the censure motion. The opposition hit out at the Prime Minister for his "administrative failures, serious mistakes, incompetence and lack of knowledge, capability, morality, ethics and leadership", while allowing corruption to spread in exchange for wealth for himself and his associates.

 

According to the censure motion, the Deputy Prime Minister, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, "positions himself as an influential figure, using the state budget to create personal wealth, while failing to perform his duties."

 

The Interior Minister, Gen. Anupong Paojinda "is not administering in the country’s best interests and uses legal mechanisms to set up an organized corruption system."

 

The Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is accountable for his "administrative failures, failure to limit the spread of COVID-19, causing a second outbreak" while withholding details of the vaccine procurement to pave the way for corruption and exploitation.

 

The Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit "fails in his administrative duties, and is inefficient, incapable, irresponsible, runs away from problems, practices double standards and fails to take action."

 

The Education Minister, Nataphol Teepsuwan, "is apparently dishonest, does not respect the principles of human rights, fails to perform his duties and abuses his authority over officials in the Ministry of Education."

 

The Labor Minister, Suchart Chomklin, "fails in his administrative duties by allowing workers to be exploited and does not manage the issue of migrant workers, leading to more illegal workers and causing an impact on the COVID-19 situation."

 

The Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchob, "carries out his administrative duties in the best interests of himself and his associates, commits acts of malfeasance and allows corruption to persist."

 

The Deputy Minister of Transport, Nipon Boonyamanee, "lacks honesty, morality and ethics, and abuses his power for personal gain and for the benefit of his associates."

 

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Capt. Thammanat Prompao, "gravely fails in his administrative duties and is inefficient and dishonest in his work." Concerning his qualifications, he conceals facts and information, especially his wealth. He serves as a cabinet minister through unconstitutional means, and appoints political officials without considering their experience or appropriateness.

 

The four-day no-confidence session will end on February 19, with the voting to take place the following day.

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2021-02-16

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

[Suua]

8 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

"also stirred public suspicion that a “sweet deal” was being made between politicians and a well-connected private company."

 

I think you will find that has been going on since the illegal overthrowing of the elected government, in 2014.

Or more likely,  for the past 80 years.

[Suua]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, is one of the 10 ministers named in the censure motion. The opposition hit out at the Prime Minister for his "administrative failures, serious mistakes, incompetence and lack of knowledge, capability, morality, ethics and leadership", while allowing corruption to spread in exchange for wealth for himself and his associates.

Correct on all counts. 

How will they wriggle out of this one?

I can't wait to hear....

[curlylekan]

Throughout history, it doesn't matter what the people want so long as the people with guns, money follows, are in power, they will see to it that things are done their way

[Tropicalevo]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister for his "administrative failures, serious mistakes, incompetence and lack of knowledge, capability, morality, ethics and leadership", while allowing corruption to spread in exchange for wealth for himself and his associates.

 

3 hours ago, Suua said:

Correct on all counts. 

How will they wriggle out of this one?

I can't wait to hear....

 

But, he will still get the (financial) vote of confidence.

[connda]

11 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Great photo. 

 

Everyone should wear a mask. Or everyone should not wear a mask.

 

Having a few wear them looks about as silly as the fit of their suits.

 

Yes, I know they need longer sleeves to hide the bling.

That's the first thing that struck me as well.  As they pound the public on a daily basis to wear masks and employ social distancing that then show a group of the bigwig most of whom are doing neither.  It just inspires confidence, does it not? 

It makes me wonder what criteria was used to decide who needed to mask up and who did not.

So regarding a "botched recovery?"  Hey, if these guys can't even follow their own rules then its no wonder the vaccination rollout is about to become the laughing stock of those nations well on their way to mass public vaccination. 
Promises are words in the wind.  Now, how about putting masks on fellas?

[Phoenix Rising]

1 minute ago, connda said:

 

 

My initial reaction when seeing the photo:

 

1. What a bunch of miserable *****.

2. Man, I wish I had a piece of the men's hair dye market in Thailand!

 

[connda]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is accountable for his "administrative failures, failure to limit the spread of COVID-19, causing a second outbreak" while withholding details of the vaccine procurement to pave the way for corruption and exploitation.

 

Well, really?  What do you expect when you have a construction tycoon as the Minister of Public Health instead of a doctor of medicine with a post-graduate degree in Public Heath?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

6 minutes ago, Phoenix Rising said:

Man, I wish I had a piece of the men's hair dye market in Thailand!

 

Perhaps you could consult with Rudy G. about that. He seems to have some experience in that topic! ????

 

[talahtnut]

Here are 12 important questions and answers before considering getting vaccinated:

●"If I get vaccinated can I stop wearing a mask(s)?"

Government: "NO"

●"If I get vaccinated will the restaurants, bars, schools, fitness clubs, hair salons, etc. reopen and will people be able to get back to work like normal?

Government: "NO"

●"If I get vaccinated will I be resistant to Covid?"

Government: "Maybe. We don't know exactly, but probably not."

●"If I get vaccinated, at least I won't be contagious to others - right?"

Government: "NO. The vaccine doesn’t stop transmission."

●"If I get vaccinated, how long will the vaccine last?"

Government: "No one knows. All Covid "vaccines" are still in the experimental stage."

● "If I get vaccinated, can I stop social distancing?"

Government: "NO"

● "If my parents, grandparents & myself all get vaccinated can we hug each other again?"

Government: "NO"

● "So what's the benefit of getting vaccinated?"

Government: "Hoping that the virus won't kill you."

●"Are you sure the vaccine won't injure or kill me?"

Government: "NO"

●"If statistically the virus won't kill me (99.7% survival rate), why should I get vaccinated?"

Government: "To protect others."

●"So if I get vaccinated, I can protect 100% of people I come in contact with?"

Government: "NO"

● "If I experience a severe adverse reaction, long term effects (still unknown) or die from the vaccine will I (or my family) be compensated from the vaccine manufacture or the Government?"

Government: "NO - The government & vaccine manufactures have 100% zero liability regarding this experimental drug"

 

[Mike Rodik]

let me guess, he will make sure he is the only candidate in the next fluff elections