Opinion: Promised Change Gives Way to Familiar Faces

[webfact]

The political landscape in Thailand remains mired in complexities and contradictions, as the recently-formed government represents both a reiteration and a perpetuation of existing political realities.

 

Despite the majority of voters casting their ballots for significant political change, the composition of the new cabinet belies these aspirations. Largely, the government retains key players from the previous junta-led administration, due in part to a constitutional framework drafted by the junta itself, as well as the involvement of junta-appointed senators.

 

The caveat being this list is not yet final and things could still change for Pheu Thai.

 

Old faces

 

The Bhumjaithai Party has reemerged with its leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, securing the role of Interior Minister, thereby wielding considerable power over local administrations. This shift is deeply concerning when one examines the potential impact on corruption and decentralization—goals which appear increasingly elusive.

 

by Erich Parpart

 

Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/50523/opinion-promised-change-gives-way-to-familiar-faces/

 

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[foreverlomsak]

12 minutes ago, webfact said:

as the recently-formed government represents both a reiteration and a perpetuation of existing political realities.

in other words no change or same-same

[Geoffggi]

Extremely sad for the Thai voters as it appears they have been overlooked and sold down the river, obviously the PT leaders think more about themselves than the voters who wanted change, all promises appear to be smoke in the wind - Junter government under a new flag ????????

[Tropicalevo]

There are lies, damned lies and Thai politics. (With apologies to Benjamin Disraeli.)

[mark131v]

Now there's a surprise!

 

Robbing, corrupt, morally lacking, all aptly describe the Thai establishment and their leadership 

 

They are a laughing stock and a disgrace but until the Thai population grow a pair it's exactly what they deserve.... 

[mokwit]

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

Anutin Charnvirakul, securing the role of Interior Minister, thereby wielding considerable power over local administrations.

Mr "Ay Falang" in charge of MI - he went after us as Health Minister when he could only do it obliquely via insurance requirement for OA, putting up Govt Hospital prices for farangs* with retirees paying the most - he is the last person I would want Hapkarn submitting his 1979 act update suggestions to.

 

It is not going to get any easier for LT stayers here. Meanwhile everyone gets a VE/VoA maybe for 90 days, with no checks and 20k/[cancellable] return ticket.

 

I had a one hour meeting with him once - glad I didn't have clients with me.

 

*I don't feel we should benefit from subsidisation of prices. 

[John Drake]

Srettha sold out. He's nothing but a figurehead.

[bannork]

Oh no! What will Pheu Thai do if Thaksin is charged with less majeste, and found guilty?

Could there be a rapid U-turn on their 112 Article policy?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The political landscape in Thailand remains mired in complexities and contradictions, as the recently-formed government represents both a reiteration and a perpetuation of existing political realities.

Prayuts gone, Srettha's in... all the other faces are the same.

Anutins smug face the biggest of all, the smile tells you he's in the money

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, foreverlomsak said:

in other words no change or same-same

Possibly worse.

[RichardColeman]

Sadly with those senators, there will never be a 'free' election in Thailand.

[cncltd1973]

ha, suckers fell for it as planned, let them vote and then pull the rug out. change will only come when He decides, and He will never risk the dynasty. the peak of the pyramid decides all in Thailand... voters? hahaha, don't believe the process, smoke and mirrors and a waste of time. 3rd world wanting to look 1st world but without the rights and with more censorship than the ***istan countries