On Chart Pattana Kla, Mandela, and bridging societal divides

[webfact]

 

By Cod Satrusayang

When Mandela was elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994, the world held its breath, wondering how this extraordinary figure, who had endured 27 years of imprisonment for his unwavering fight against apartheid, would respond to the deep wounds and divisions that scarred his nation. Astonishingly, Mandela chose not to succumb to the allure of revenge or the cycle of bitterness but instead embarked on a remarkable journey of healing and bridge-building. His unwavering commitment to reconciliation became the cornerstone of his presidency, forever altering the trajectory of South Africa.

 

In contemporary Thai society, a profound divide has emerged, characterized by contrasting visions for the role of traditional institutions, the laws that protect it, and the need for reform. Coupled with differing visions of Thailand’s role in the world, the best method of governance, and differing visions of our development and you have a multipolar society separated by deep distrust. Yet, the divisions that we have within our society pale in comparison to the society that Mandela had to bridge. A difference in opinion does not equate to centuries of systematic racism and oppression. Our road may be difficult, but others have walked more difficult roads before.

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, as prime minister-elect, has an opportunity to heal the rifts that threaten the very fabric of our nationhood. While he has been given a mandate by the electorate to address some of the long-running issues within our society including unjust laws, censorship, nepotism, and cronyism put in place by the last government, that should not stop him from reaching out to the other side.

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/49729/on-chart-pattana-kla-mandela-and-bridging-societal-divides/

 

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[bamnutsak]

Cod polishing a turd.

 

Result: It's still a turd.

 

What a sickening take.

 

Whitewashing an insurrectionist, asking for forgiveness and meeting in the middle. Where was that sentiment when it comes to red shirts?

 

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Our road may be difficult, but others have walked more difficult roads before.

Mandela had a road to tread, Thailands politics are still on a dirt track

[kwilco]

One way or another the constitution needs to change. after that, they can reconcile

[h90]

I don't know if that is a good example....Thailand has no race divide, only a political but everyone look the same.

South Africa has now regular power outage and regularly there are terrible crimes against white farmer. As great it was in the short term in the long term it worked only half.

Thailand did a lot better the last 20 years.
 

[h90]

40 minutes ago, kwilco said:

One way or another the constitution needs to change. after that, they can reconcile

yes the same they said at the last 10 changes

[kwilco]

17 minutes ago, h90 said:

yes the same they said at the last 10 changes

th current constitution maintains a constant military power - no democracy can exist under this constitution.

At least we know that frequent changes are common - it remains to be seen how firm the military's grip on power is.

[StayinThailand2much]

Comparing Pita Limjaroenrat to Mandela? Come on! ????

Edited May 23, 2023 by StayinThailand2much