Prayut’s military-style, non-communicative speeches do little to reassure public

[webfact]

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha spraying hand sanitiser at journalists in an attempt to avoid questions about the cabinet reshuffle during a press conference in Bangkok. (Photo by Handout / ROYAL THAI GOVERNMENT / AFP)

 

By Thai PBS World’s Political desk

 

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s communication style has never been impressive, especially when it comes to tackling crises like the COVID-19 outbreak that hit the country early last year.

 

His regular address to the nation often draws criticism and has done little to boost public confidence in the government.

 

His 23-minute televised speech on Friday (April 16) disappointed the public again at a time when the country is tackling its third and fastest-growing wave of infections. The latest outbreak has now spread to all 77 provinces with cases rising daily. On Sunday (April 18), the daily caseload had hit a record 1,767.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayuts-military-style-non-communicative-speeches-do-little-to-reassure-public/

 

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[ThailandRyan]

He is not a people person, and is more inclined to give orders and see people jump immediately at his wishes.  No sense of humor at all, and gets very butthurt when he is questioned.  Did I miss anything, other than he acts very dictatorial and probably would be happy having a pulpit to sit in like the Pope. Looking at plans for the new Government house recently I wondered if he was trying to make a Thai version of the Vatican. Self absorbed in my view., but hey he has those that worship the ground he walks on.  

[Thaiwrath]

But instead of focusing on measures and easing fears over a potential curfew and lockdown, or even assuring the public about vaccines, Prayut complained about his critics, made sarcastic comments about anti-government protesters and defended himself. He also made some irrelevant references which left the public confused.

 

The man is a clown, unfit to be an alleged politician, never mind running a country.

Time to go !

If they had a democracy here, he wouldn't stand a chance.

[YetAnother]

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

His regular address to the nation often draws criticism and has done little to boost public confidence in the government

wrong guy for the job from day 1

[Marvin Hagler]

I was genuinely shocked when I saw his first speech a few years back. There was no modulation or emphasis in his speech at all, no finesse whatseoever. He just gets up on the stand, reads very quickly off a video prompter in a monotone voice and then gets off the stand. Quite bizarre. All of his speeches are like that. No presence or charisma whatsoever.

[colinneil]

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s communication style has never been impressive,

His communication skills, he never has had any communication skills.

He cannot communicate with the public, does not know how.

He was never elected by the public, got the job at the point of a gun, them massaged things to get his cronies to allow him to keep the job, that he is totally useless at.

Edited April 19, 2021 by colinneil

[Mr Meeseeks]

 

18 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

Prayut complained about his critics, made sarcastic comments about anti-government protesters and defended himself. He also made some irrelevant references which left the public confused.

Reading that, you'd think that he's the sort of leader that Thailand deserves.

[BritManToo]

Just now, colinneil said:

He was never elected by the public, got the job at the point of a gun, them massaged things to get his cronies to allow him to keep the job, that he is totally useless at.

I think you're being a little harsh, as none of the elected western leaders seem to be any better at their jobs.

[colinneil]

Just now, BritManToo said:

I think you're being a little harsh, as none of the elected western leaders seem to be any better at their jobs.

This thread is nothing to do with western leaders, it is about Prayuts inability to communicate with the Thai public, stay on topic please.

[BookShe]

36 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

He is not a people person, and is more inclined to give orders and see people jump immediately at his wishes.  No sense of humor at all, and gets very butthurt when he is questioned.  Did I miss anything, other than he acts very dictatorial and probably would be happy having a pulpit to sit in like the Pope. Looking at plans for the new Government house recently I wondered if he was trying to make a Thai version of the Vatican. Self absorbed in my view., but hey he has those that worship the ground he walks on.  

Back in the old Soviet Union, there was a huge parade in every October. Hundreds of thousands of people were marching in front of their beloved leader (Stalin) while he was receiving the love from his people by standing on a high podium. People pointed out how nice he was by waving them back because he could have just ordered fusillade instead. This is why no army personnel should be leading any country. Ever. Are you listening Myanmar? ????

Edited April 19, 2021 by BookShe

[BritManToo]

Just now, colinneil said:

This thread is nothing to do with western leaders, it is about Prayuts inability to communicate with the Thai public, stay on topic please.

OK, Prayut is as good a leader as any other country has.

Does it matter how he got that position?

 

Before him was Thaksin (and his proxies), he seemed to do a slightly better job, but not that much better.

Edited April 19, 2021 by BritManToo

[faraday]

On 8th April the Thai Enquirer reported that he said, when talking about the virus:

 

" Whatever happens, happens"

 

I haven't linked the quote, dunno if it's "against forum rules" to do.

 

Let me know, dearest mods.????

[ThailandRyan]

47 minutes ago, Marvin Hagler said:

I was genuinely shocked when I saw his first speech a few years back. There was no modulation or emphasis in his speech at all, no finesse whatseoever. He just gets up on the stand, reads very quickly off a video prompter in a monotone voice and then gets off the stand. Quite bizarre. All of his speeches are like that. No presence or charisma whatsoever.

Except when he was doing his Friday evening weekly returning Thailand to Happiness montage and singing his songs he wrote himself.  Silly egotistical man.

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

I think you're being a little harsh, as none of the elected western leaders seem to be any better at their jobs.

Most 'western' leaders you can vote out and don't pre elect senators or whatever to rig the voting later. We can change them , Thailand cannot now.

[BritManToo]

Just now, RichardColeman said:

Most 'western' leaders you can vote out and don't pre elect senators or whatever to rig the voting later. We can change them , Thailand cannot now.

You might be able to change them, but only the face is different, they all went to private schools, use private health care, come from wealthy and entitled families, have never really worked in normal jobs and really aren't connected to the general population.

Edited April 19, 2021 by BritManToo

[Sunderland]

I had the weirdest dream last night that I met Prayuth, his wife and some other relative on a bus in Cornwall and he asked me to show him the sights of Padstow as he couldn't speak much English. I've never lived in Cornwall and I've certainly never been to Padstow. However, I agreed to do my best to show him around in the hope of having my visa extended.

[BritManToo]

22 minutes ago, Sunderland said:

I had the weirdest dream last night that I met Prayuth, his wife and some other relative on a bus in Cornwall and he asked me to show him the sights of Padstow as he couldn't speak much English. I've never lived in Cornwall and I've certainly never been to Padstow. However, I agreed to do my best to show him around in the hope of having my visa extended.

Did he have his twin daughters with him? ......... they're Badz!

[poohy]

It think its fair to say he only has one fault....

 

 

That being he is still walking on this fair earth

[sammieuk1]

And ask Prawit a question like where's  the money gone the reply is always I don't know the stupid bit is a requirement of office????

[trainman34014]

Soldiers should never be in any Parliament; ever, anywhere !

[Hayduke]

3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Reading that, you'd think that he's the sort of leader that Thailand deserves.

 

One way or another…every country has the government it deserves.

 

 

[Cake Monster]

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

He is not a people person, and is more inclined to give orders and see people jump immediately at his wishes.  No sense of humor at all, and gets very butthurt when he is questioned.  Did I miss anything, other than he acts very dictatorial and probably would be happy having a pulpit to sit in like the Pope. Looking at plans for the new Government house recently I wondered if he was trying to make a Thai version of the Vatican. Self absorbed in my view., but hey he has those that worship the ground he walks on.  

You forgot how Infantile he is .

[Destiny1990]

He is probably more of a debater but we will never know.

[ThailandRyan]

15 minutes ago, Cake Monster said:

You forgot how Infantile he is .

Damnit I knew I missed a most important trait, I didn't have enough coffee this morning prior to riding out to MTT and back.  4 cups a day is needed to boost my stability.  Just making my next infinitesimally small espresso to get me through the afternoon.

[ThailandRyan]

9 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said:

He is probably more of a debater but we will never know.

oh a master debater, I missed that one as well. 

Edited April 19, 2021 by ThailandRyan

[Cake Monster]

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Damnit I knew I missed a most important trait, I didn't have enough coffee this morning prior to riding out to MTT and back.  4 cups a day is needed to boost my stability.  Just making my next infinitesimally small espresso to get me through the afternoon.

For you its Coffee to keep your Engine ticking over, with me, its Tea.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Before him was Thaksin (and his proxies), he seemed to do a slightly better job, but not that much better

I can only assume you weren't here during Thaksin's first tenure as he was light years ahead of this mob and that was twenty years ago!

[ThailandRyan]

3 minutes ago, Cake Monster said:

For you its Coffee to keep your Engine ticking over, with me, its Tea.

 

Tea just runs through me like water.  I do like a cup or two of Earl Gray, and English Breakfast, to get it just right I have to steep it for almost 5 minutes and then add some cream to it to cut the bitterness that a long steep creates, sort of like the Bitterness that Prayut has been putting in peoples mouths over the past 7 years, or was that bile.

[Cake Monster]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Tea just runs through me like water.  I do like a cup or two of Earl Gray, and English Breakfast, to get it just right I have to steep it for almost 5 minutes and then add some cream to it to cut the bitterness that a long steep creates, sort of like the Bitterness that Prayut has been putting in peoples mouths over the past 7 years, or was that bile.

Thats Bile, and no amount of Cream or Milk will cut through that bitterness.

I really like a good cup of Assam Tea cuts it for me.

 

[Benmart]

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I think you're being a little harsh, as none of the elected western leaders seem to be any better at their jobs.

This is about the Thai PM, a Thai man, in Thailand. Focus if possible.