What Move Forward needs to do from now

[webfact]

 

Even in an extremely-unlikely scenario that it ends up in the opposition bloc again, the Move Forward Party will still have to tussle with political gravity. And future tests will make the House speakership tug of war with the Pheu Thai Party seem like a kindergarten exam.

 

Move Forward has almost doubled in size and sat on the throne of being Thailand’s most popular political party. A few parties around it have been there before _ Pheu Thai, Democrat and an old version of the Chart Thai Pattana parties. Palang Pracharath came close in the 2019 election (but look where it is now) and even Bhumjaithai has been growing fast despite the pro-Move Forward and pro-Pheu Thai waves dominating the last national poll.

 

When the euphoria dies down, the immensity of the task ahead will sink in. Four years ago, Move Forward (Future Forward at the beginning) was just a new kid in town, wowing some people but making others frown. Despite the baptism of fire, serving in the opposition is virtually a nothing-to-lose undertaking when it comes to public sympathy.

 

On May 14, the party has emerged on the good side of the rough-and-tumble start. Very hard as it seemed, the past four years were actually easy.

 

Now, imagine a business intern leapfrogging everyone to become the head of a big company after just four years, having to chair executive meetings joined by people much older and making decisions that affect a countless number of people. That intern will try to overcome criticism about “inexperience” and prove that what won it the May 14 election _ fresh ideas _ matter much more.

 

By Tulsathit Taptim

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/what-move-forward-needs-to-do-from-now/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-02

 

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[hotchilli]

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

Now, imagine a business intern leapfrogging everyone to become the head of a big company after just four years, having to chair executive meetings joined by people much older and making decisions that affect a countless number of people. That intern will try to overcome criticism about “inexperience” and prove that what won it the May 14 election _ fresh ideas _ matter much more.

Someone who can do the job at hand at last... a rare breed in Thailand

not the usual dinosaurs given status they neither earned nor achieved.

[Eric Loh]

Demeaning to refer MFP as interns. Thailand is not a corporation and democracy is not based on seniority. Haven’t this election brought any new learning that the population is simply disenchanted with the old style politics dominated by veteran politicians and want a paradigm and fresh change.

If there ever be a good example of young politicians that brought successful changes to a country, look at Lee Kwan Yew. Formed the party in 1954 & won the general election in 1959 and became the Prime Minister at age 36. Thailand need a visionary leader and I see K Pita as one. MFP is full of educated and talented young politicians and they will contribute to the betterment of Thailand. They have 4 years to prove that they are worthy. 

 

 

[TimeMachine]

I almost forgot one very important party. The people , otherwise known as the masses, society, etc what will the people do is the ultimate sway. Will the people continue to picnic or ?

[Srikcir]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

That intern will try to overcome criticism about “inexperience” and prove that what won it the May 14 election _ fresh ideas _ matter much more.

It's not about "inexperience" but about the continued stranglehold the Deep State has through the judiciary and Senate that prevents fresh (aka "progressive") addendum to divert since 1932 from Thailand's undemocratic traditional and cultural societal traps.

The "intern" needs to break those barriers (the "glass ceilings") with unconventional populist addendum to move the nation out of those traps rather than adjusting to those traps. MFP seems very capable to do so

[h90]

Quote: "Now, imagine a business intern leapfrogging everyone to become the head of a big company after just four years, having to chair executive meetings joined by people much older and making decisions that affect a countless number of people. That intern will try to overcome criticism about “inexperience” and prove that what won it the May 14 election _ fresh ideas _ matter much more."

 

In a company never ever someone without any experience is chosen to become the head of a big company. Fresh ideas are nice but not what is needed to run a company.

Sure I would have some fresh ideas for Sony, but I could not do the job of the CEO of Sony.

 

Whoever wrote that article would surely not be chosen to be head of ThaiPBS...

[connda]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

When the euphoria dies down, the immensity of the task ahead will sink in.

Actually, as the euphoria dies down, and the party implements their agenda, and then average Thais begin to understand that the new kid's agenda isn't about empowering Uncle Som and Auntie Waan, but perhaps empowering themselves and their personal interests? 

Then the euphoria flushes into the septic systems.  I remember the halcyon days post 2014 coup where even my wife thought things were going to get better.  Then after the 'saviors of Thai democracy' began flaunting large gold rings and million THB watches that 'belonged to a dead friend' and it became obvious that the power to be were going to bury any malfeasance?  Then suddenly cynicism sets in.  As it should.

So it too will be for the new kids on the block.  Every average Som and Waan want positive change, but usually all they get is elites hoovering up wealth and power for themselves while throwing a few rice snacks and a satang or two to the average citizens.

 

Edited June 2, 2023 by connda

[Srikcir]

58 minutes ago, h90 said:

Quote: "Now, imagine a business intern leapfrogging everyone to become the head of a big company after just four years, having to chair executive meetings joined by people much older and making decisions that affect a countless number of people. That intern will try to overcome criticism about “inexperience” and prove that what won it the May 14 election _ fresh ideas _ matter much more."

 

In a company never ever someone without any experience is chosen to become the head of a big company. Fresh ideas are nice but not what is needed to run a company.

Sure I would have some fresh ideas for Sony, but I could not do the job of the CEO of Sony.

 

Whoever wrote that article would surely not be chosen to be head of ThaiPBS...

What kind of job is Elon Munk doing on Twitter with all his years as CEO's? It's not about corporate experience.

[zzaa09]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Demeaning to refer MFP as interns. Thailand is not a corporation and democracy is not based on seniority. Haven’t this election brought any new learning that the population is simply disenchanted with the old style politics dominated by veteran politicians and want a paradigm and fresh change.

If there ever be a good example of young politicians that brought successful changes to a country, look at Lee Kwan Yew. Formed the party in 1954 & won the general election in 1959 and became the Prime Minister at age 36. Thailand need a visionary leader and I see K Pita as one. MFP is full of educated and talented young politicians and they will contribute to the betterment of Thailand. They have 4 years to prove that they are worthy. 

 

 

A positive and hopeful sentiment that needs to be embrace permanently. 

Any directives and actions that benefit the health and well being of the commons is what it's all about, isn't it? 

[BangkokReady]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Demeaning to refer MFP as interns.

3 hours ago, h90 said:

Whoever wrote that article would surely not be chosen to be head of ThaiPBS.

It's a pretty poorly written article overall.  One of the paragraphs doesn't even seem to make sense.

[zzaa09]

3 hours ago, Srikcir said:

It's not about "inexperience" but about the continued stranglehold the Deep State has through the judiciary and Senate that prevents fresh (aka "progressive") addendum to divert since 1932 from Thailand's undemocratic traditional and cultural societal traps.

The "intern" needs to break those barriers (the "glass ceilings") with unconventional populist addendum to move the nation out of those traps rather than adjusting to those traps. MFP seems very capable to do so

The usual [and indoctrinated] historical reference to the events/backdrop of 1932 and noted standard bookmarks for anything democratic should go askew........for the 1932 coup gang were not democratic in origins nor these intentions sought.  

[Thingamabob]

I'm afraid not much is going to change. At this point it is far from clear that the MFP will be allowed to govern, let alone govern with it's leader as PM.

[scorecard]

4 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

The usual [and indoctrinated] historical reference to the events/backdrop of 1932 and noted standard bookmarks for anything democratic should go askew........for the 1932 coup gang were not democratic in origins nor these intentions sought.  

"...The "intern" needs to break those barriers (the "glass ceilings") with unconventional populist addendum to move the nation out of those traps rather than adjusting to those traps. MFP seems very capable to do so".

 

Well said, spot on. 

[candide]

4 hours ago, Srikcir said:

It's not about "inexperience" but about the continued stranglehold the Deep State has through the judiciary and Senate that prevents fresh (aka "progressive") addendum to divert since 1932 from Thailand's undemocratic traditional and cultural societal traps.

The "intern" needs to break those barriers (the "glass ceilings") with unconventional populist addendum to move the nation out of those traps rather than adjusting to those traps. MFP seems very capable to do so

It's not only the judiciary and the Senate, It's nearly the whole bureaucracy. In Thailand, elected people have relatively little power on appointed people. 

The key problem is that, in order to get things done, the "intern" may need to compromise with them, and if he compromises, that mean he won't be able to fully apply his program.

The only positive factor is that, from the election results in Bangkok, it seems that a significant part of the 'virtuous' component of the establishment has switched to MF.