PM reflects on Covid crisis: It looked so beautiful now it's come to this - blames rule breakers

[djayz]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

his administration had not done well with the vaccine rollout

"rollout"? 

 

[GRIMMY]

The guy’s an absolute idiot. The sooner he is removed from power the better.

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

You've dragged the country further down with your absolutely pathetic vaccination plans.

Plan? There was a plan? Why was I not informed?

[Destiny1990]

Every boring monologue comes with another outfit.

[Jimbo2014]

He is completely right. This had nothing to do with a slow and botched vaccine response, not joining the US vaccine donations programme, having porous boarders, not properly inoculating health workers, relying too heavily on kick back Sinovac deals, selling local produced vaccine overseas for cash. 

This had entirely to do with a handful of gambling drunks partying hard who were probably foreigners ????

[kwak250]

5 hours ago, Tarteso said:

A Press conference in pajamas ? ????

Silky smooth like an eel and i bet his pyjamas are nice and smooth as well

[steven100]

2 hours ago, madmen said:

No worries Thailand will open 1st October and all will be OK again 

aha ......  that's good news,   thanks for letting us know.

[robertson468]

5 hours ago, robblok said:

Was it not Prayut who said go on Songkran, were it not high ranking officials in the Crystal club. Is it not the army that could not control the smuggling in of migrant workers. To me it seems Prayut started it and is looking to shift the blame.

 

Not to mention failed vaccine procuration and lies. Nice deflection but not good enough for anyone who read the news.

You forgot to mention the Boxing fiasco organized by the Army, which kicked it all off!

[Spock]

5 hours ago, sezze said:

While im not in front in this government i'd say he is right 100%  . Meeting others , anybody , can be sister. brother , child , parent , friend , parent anybody at all , can lead to further spread of the virus . It really is anybodies own case which gives it reason to exist .  Government can only give advise , it is all up to you and meeting anybody can lead to spreading it further .

What nonsense. You are as bad as Prayut offloading the government's incompetence onto ordinary people. A lockdown and restrictions were needed months ago, certainly prior to Songkran. 

[herfiehandbag]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

He must continue to push Anutin to get Pfizer & Moderna vaccine doses in country urgently. 

What he said is correct,  thai's are spreading the virus at home to mom's, dad's, aunties, uncle's and brothers & sisters, they were complacent in mixing with family and friends, and gathering in groups as in the protests .....  no one can dispute this. 

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

Let us look at this shall we.

 

We know that they attempted to set up a monopoly, to supply Thailand and neighbouring countries with vaccines, and that they took the decision that they would not participate in the international distribution system (Covax) as they expected to be entirely self sufficient, in fact a major regional supplier, and make a very large amount of money out of the pandemic.

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

 

We know that that effectively failed, producing only a fraction of the vaccines which they actually needed. We know that they have lied continuously and consistently about those decisions and the process which resulted.

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

 

We know that, when the supply of vaccine from their own monopoly failed, they attempted to address the shortfall by opting to buy a less than competitively priced vaccine of somewhat suspect efficacy, when compared to others on the market, We don't know why that decision was made, but we do know that a major Thai business family (clan), with very strong links to China, where that vaccine is made, has significant financial interests in the company which produces it. We know that clan has well established influence with and upon the government. We can expect that they will make a very large amount of money out of the pandemic, and will no doubt show their appreciation in due course.

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

 

We know that when evidence began to emerge that the vaccine thus procured was, shall we say, not in the front rank as far as effectiveness is concerned, they continued to pour money into it's purchase (and therefore it follows into the clan involved with it).

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

 

We know that when pressure mounted over the aforementioned matters, he (or the government he heads) have for the last month (or more) resorted to an astonishing flood of contradictory announcements about orders, contracts, future deliveries, conflicting dates, conflicting quantities and announcements as to how they intend to distribute and use it. We don't know exactly what, how much and when to expect delivery because it is concealed behind a cloud of smokescreens and obfuscation, which leads many to suspect that he doesn't really know either; he (or the government he heads) have lost control of the process entirely, and very likely are lacking the cash now to actually back up any orders.

Good job Khun Prayut Chan O Cha. 

 

We all can realise that blaming this whole inglorious mess (either by him or by you) on mom's, dad's, aunties, uncle's and brothers & sisters, mixing with family and friends, and gathering in groups as in the protests is (and I can't really decide) either showing a complete misappreciation of the whole situation, offensive to the Thai community, downright disingenuous or simply pathetic.

 

We know that he is a former high ranking military man. Many of us, (perhaps presumptuously) have come to think that in fact he would be inadequate as the man in charge of the cutlery cleaning facilities in the average cookhouse!

 

We all of course know where you stand in regard to him, and others have described your stance in candid, direct and amusing ways. I shall leave it at that.

 

Good job Khun steven 100!

 

If I can misquote "rookiescott" Go on, hit the "sad" button, we know you want to!

 

 

 

 

Edited July 21, 2021 by herfiehandbag

[wmlc]

6 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Absolutly discraceful and will not wash with the public. Everyone knows where the blame lies. Alcohol in the cross hairs. I'm a bit suprised there hasn't already been a blanket ban. Maybe it's coming.

Really? Do they know? Let’s reflect on this blame game. If I remember correctly, during one of the bar closure lockdowns, Thai girls snuck into Myanmar to work. Then came back and infected people in Thailand. This was the starting point. After that, illegal migrant workers snuck into Thailand using Thai brokers hired by Thai employers and infected everyone. Oh wait, next the rich high so Thais, gathered in Thonglor bars and we find ourselves where we are today!  So as far as I can see, the blame for this current Covid situation is clear. On the other hand, the vaccination program is completely corrupt and this is the only thing wrong with this government, buts it’s a big thing. I blame the Thai people and the Pattaya farang for their greedy money hungry and party lifestyles. The Thais, illegal migrant workers and partying. For the foreigners, illegal villa parties, group gatherings and so forth. Everyone is to blame in many ways. Now we all must come together and turn this around. 

[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, wmlc said:

Really? Do they know? Let’s reflect on this blame game. If I remember correctly, during one of the bar closure lockdowns, Thai girls snuck into Myanmar to work. Then came back and infected people in Thailand. This was the starting point. After that, illegal migrant workers snuck into Thailand using Thai brokers hired by Thai employers and infected everyone. Oh wait, next the rich high so Thais, gathered in Thonglor bars and we find ourselves where we are today!  So as far as I can see, the blame for this current Covid situation is clear. On the other hand, the vaccination program is completely corrupt and this is the only thing wrong with this government, buts it’s a big thing. I blame the Thai people and the Pattaya farang for their greedy money hungry and party lifestyles. The Thais, illegal migrant workers and partying. For the foreigners, illegal villa parties, group gatherings and so forth. Everyone is to blame in many ways. Now we all must come together and turn this around. 

Prayut said he would take control. Prayut failed to lockdown after Thong Lor. Prayut said that risks have to be taken for 180 day openning. Prayut signalled foreign workers would be locked into C19 prisons. Gamble failed. Prayut deflects responsibility to his own people instead of accepting responsibity. Prayut is a lying two faced coward who needs to be brought to account. The buck stops at the top.

[robblok]

11 minutes ago, wmlc said:

Really? Do they know? Let’s reflect on this blame game. If I remember correctly, during one of the bar closure lockdowns, Thai girls snuck into Myanmar to work. Then came back and infected people in Thailand. This was the starting point. After that, illegal migrant workers snuck into Thailand using Thai brokers hired by Thai employers and infected everyone. Oh wait, next the rich high so Thais, gathered in Thonglor bars and we find ourselves where we are today!  So as far as I can see, the blame for this current Covid situation is clear. On the other hand, the vaccination program is completely corrupt and this is the only thing wrong with this government, buts it’s a big thing. I blame the Thai people and the Pattaya farang for their greedy money hungry and party lifestyles. The Thais, illegal migrant workers and partying. For the foreigners, illegal villa parties, group gatherings and so forth. Everyone is to blame in many ways. Now we all must come together and turn this around. 

Dont forget that the army is responsible for border partrols and often is paid off to look the other way.

Edited July 21, 2021 by robblok

[Srikcir]

Rule Breaker no. 1 who broke the 2007 Constitution with a coup and assigned himself with absolute power complains about "people" breaking Covid 19 rules.

Their consequence is either sever infection or death.

PM's consequence, an appolgy and blame-game.

 

 

[SomchaiCNX]

P.M. If you want to find the biggest rule breaker, just look in the mirror

[thesetat2013]

Prayuth can blame anyone he wants. But if I am not mistaken you can not catch covid and be tested in a day or 2 to be able to blame the protestors last weekend. 

[BestB]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

People gambling

 

People drinking alcohol

 

People having parties

 

People congregating in too large numbers.

Senior government officials 

Senior government officials

Senior government officials

Senior government officials

[pedro01]

No mention of who the govt will be threatening to arrest today?

[Knocker33]

What an absolute disgusting individual. Man up and take some blame with the rest of  cronies. What about the workers camps and the prisons were people live in and are kept in squalid conditions. 

But no blame alcohol and the people. What's this guy's problem with alcohol. 

 

[TKDfella]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

"But I have always been there for you", he continued "providing you with help" in many ways.

Sounds more like he is dwelling in self pity or is he just trying to convince himself of that. The latter I think.

[brommers]

He is the biggest rule breaker of all because he broke the rule of democracy and replaced it with jacboots, attitude adjustment, draconian use of primitive laws, and allowed rampant corruption and elite favoritism to overtake the lives of the people. There is no retribution harsh enough for doing this. Just ask Marcos, Mussolini, Hitler, etc etc.

[clonetom]

 

https://thisrupt.co/current-affairs/leadership-101-german-chancellor-versus-thai-general/

 

Crisis Management & Public Communication 101

 

Reach out to me for pro bono counseling...

[StevieAus]

6 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said:

Its sad to say, but here we are, 2100 curfew till 0400, with possibilities  of step accountability,  other parameters are please stay home ... two things really need to happen, and I just dont know why its not been done.  At least a three week, stay at home dont come out, with the military  in fulL PPE keeping people at home, that would also stop the border crossing. And vaccinating,  and not just here, this needs global cooperation.   It sounds harsh, it sound traumatic,  but I bet if you ask a child what they feel would stop this global crisis,  they might say its the only way.  Unfortunately  its the scene  from science fiction,  but thats the way to stop it.  People just cant be trusted to do the right thing.

As a 71 year old it’s a long long time since I went out between 2100- 0400 for any type of socializing or entertainment.

In fact the last time I went out between those hours was to take my daughter to hospital which would be allowed under the current restrictions.

Maybe one of the advantages of growing older perhaps.i

[johnarth]

even in Thailand you could say his days are numbered . and he and his money will have to move to China, will his mate stick by his side?

[maddermax]

No mention of the construction sites which generated hundreds of cases.

[Cat Boy]

Crocodile tears and victim blaming. The lack of empathy and compassion is truly breathtaking.

[swm59nj]

Of course some people are going to violate rules, disagree, or be careless. But that does not mean, not to have a successful plan to protect the general population.

[wonder6281]

Nothing to do with the jab rollout, na of course not!

[peter2186]

I live in a small condominium complex and we had 4 cases of covid - called the Chonburi health authorities, who were galvanised into inertia and did nothing, but I guess that we were being reckless in calling

 

However a recent survey concluded that out of 121 countries, Thailand was number 119 as being the worst, no mention of reckless behaviour!! 

 

Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index - Nikkei Asia

 

Benjamin Franklin once said any fool can criticise, condemn and complain and most fools do; that is why I personally seldom criticise but I have to wonder if he would retract that comment in light of what has taken place here 

[natway09]

And  there are still unbelievers (even on here) that think it is no worse than the common cold.

These 3% of "culprits" are one of the main problems