Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party (MFP), highlighted the worrying decline in global democracy during a recent talk at a Thammasat University orientation event, encouraging young learners to take a hand in shaping their country’s fate. An influential figure at the frontline of political transformation, Pita confronted the issue of democratic regression emphatically.

 

Pita was a keynote speaker at the freshmen orientation, where he discussed democracy, liberty, and fairness. He emphasised these three elements as the indispensable pillars forming a creative society’s building blocks, which can flourish only under their stable presence.

 

During his exposé, Pita depicted the current state of global democracy as dire, stating that it is declining rapidly despite over half the world’s countries attempting to uphold its principles.

Meanwhile, the issue of wealth disparity was also featured during the discussion. Pita highlighted that the world’s economic inequality had seen a shocking 16-fold increase. As per his analysis, the richest 1% in the world had previously held the majority of the world’s riches. However, as wealth disparity is exacerbated, this elite group now controls 50% of global assets, leaving the remaining populace with a mere 2% to their name.

 

by Mitch Connor

Image courtesy of Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์, Facebook

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/pita-highlights-global-democracys-decline-urges-youth-involvement

 

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I'd vote for him

35 minutes ago, webfact said:

During his exposé, Pita depicted the current state of global democracy as dire, stating that it is declining rapidly (...)

Look who's talking... Well, people and parties given a large percentage of votes in general elections, but cowardly giving up, and easily caving in with a "mai bpen rai" attitude, then happily stepping aside for others certainly doesn't help, does it?

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by StayinThailand2much

47 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Look who's talking... Well, people and parties given a large percentage of votes in general elections, but cowardly giving up, and easily caving in with a "mai bpen rai" attitude, then happily stepping aside for others certainly doesn't help, does it?

So what should he & MFP have done? (noting that they believe in electoral & parliamentary democracy, not armed revolution).

Oh yeah, youth..

..in their infinite wisdom.????‍♂️

As long as MFP not give up to scrap the lese majeste law, they will have to stay in opposition.

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by Xonax

I admire him for insisting MFP stick to their principles, and not sway with the wind. Eventually the people of Thailand will vote clearly for change. 

Through social media many Thai's are far more aware of the way it all works in Thailand, and who is really in charge. I believe it will lead to change, not necessarily immediately, but in the not too distant future.

The great reset is coming. No democracy. No freedom of speach. Here votes mean nothing. Absolutely no democracy in Thailand.

Not sure if I can say this? Maybe a conspiracy theory. Bit like other so called conspiracy theories of late which have been shown to be true but not allowed to be discussed.

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by dinsdale

6 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Look who's talking... Well, people and parties given a large percentage of votes in general elections, but cowardly giving up, and easily caving in with a "mai bpen rai" attitude, then happily stepping aside for others certainly doesn't help, does it?

 

You think it's over?

 

You think he's "finished"?

 

????

 

 

 

 

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by Enoon

6 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Look who's talking... Well, people and parties given a large percentage of votes in general elections, but cowardly giving up, and easily caving in with a "mai bpen rai" attitude, then happily stepping aside for others certainly doesn't help, does it?

This has to be one of the least educated comments I have seen on here. EVER!

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by dinsdale