Thaksin Outlines Vision for Transforming Thailand's Northeast

[webfact]

File photo courtesy: Facebook sorrayuth9115

 

In a speech at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has unveiled an ambitious new vision for the Isaan region. Speaking under the theme "The Future of Isaan: Opportunities for Thailand," Thaksin called for sweeping changes across education, technology, and economic policies to rejuvenate the oft-overlooked Northeastern Thailand.

 

Stressing the significance of education, Thaksin proposed creating a university focused on human development in Isaan. This institution would prioritise practical knowledge alongside traditional learning, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology. "Education should not stop at degrees," he remarked, "It should empower Isaan people to thrive in a modern economy."

 

Innovative ideas, like using lottery funds to either send students abroad or bring foreign teachers into summer camps, formed part of his educational strategy. Thaksin referenced his earlier successes with model schools and suggested these could be revived to foster a new generation of skilled workers.

Thaksin didn't shy away from critiquing existing practices such as monopolistic approaches in critical sectors like rice exports. He urged the government to harness technology, enabling local farmers to reach international markets through e-commerce. This shift could drastically reduce intermediaries and increase profits at the grassroots level.

 

Further, he proposed modernising the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) programme with AI and soft power techniques, which would bolster Isaan as a competitive hub. Universities, envisioned as centres for AI learning, could drive this initiative, equipping locals with the skills necessary for a changing economic landscape.

 

Tackling Thailand’s ballooning public debt—over 60% of GDP—Thaksin suggested issuing public-oriented cryptocurrency-backed bonds. This maneuver could inject needed capital into regional economies, potentially increasing GDP growth from the current 2% to a robust 4%.

 

He highlighted the financial imbalances where profits are siphoned to Bangkok, leaving Isaan economically parched, implying bonds tailored for Isaan might just provide the financial liberation the region needs.

 

Labour migration remains a pressing issue, with skilled workers flocking to Bangkok for better opportunities. Thaksin proposed strengthening local job creation and enhancing educational prospects to lure talent back.

 

Finally, addressing alarming drug abuse rates among the youth, Thaksin cited current governmental efforts to curb this trend through proactive measures, underscoring that social development must go hand in hand with economic reforms.

 

Thaksin’s vision represents a comprehensive plan to elevate Isaan, aiming to maximise its potential by addressing both structural and societal challenges head-on. With these reforms, Isaan may very well be on the cusp of a revitalisation, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2024-12-21

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

Did he mention his previous idea with tablets? What happened with them? Did they make the kids smarter?

[JimHuaHin]

Taksin always has "plans" to extend the power and wealth of his family.

[Geoffggi]

This is him keeping out of politics eh ..............LOL

[jaywalker2]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy: Facebook sorrayuth9115

 

In a speech at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has unveiled an ambitious new vision for the Isaan region. Speaking under the theme "The Future of Isaan: Opportunities for Thailand," Thaksin called for sweeping changes across education, technology, and economic policies to rejuvenate the oft-overlooked Northeastern Thailand.

 

Stressing the significance of education, Thaksin proposed creating a university focused on human development in Isaan. This institution would prioritise practical knowledge alongside traditional learning, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology. "Education should not stop at degrees," he remarked, "It should empower Isaan people to thrive in a modern economy."

 

Innovative ideas, like using lottery funds to either send students abroad or bring foreign teachers into summer camps, formed part of his educational strategy. Thaksin referenced his earlier successes with model schools and suggested these could be revived to foster a new generation of skilled workers.

Thaksin didn't shy away from critiquing existing practices such as monopolistic approaches in critical sectors like rice exports. He urged the government to harness technology, enabling local farmers to reach international markets through e-commerce. This shift could drastically reduce intermediaries and increase profits at the grassroots level.

 

Further, he proposed modernising the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) programme with AI and soft power techniques, which would bolster Isaan as a competitive hub. Universities, envisioned as centres for AI learning, could drive this initiative, equipping locals with the skills necessary for a changing economic landscape.

 

Tackling Thailand’s ballooning public debt—over 60% of GDP—Thaksin suggested issuing public-oriented cryptocurrency-backed bonds. This maneuver could inject needed capital into regional economies, potentially increasing GDP growth from the current 2% to a robust 4%.

 

He highlighted the financial imbalances where profits are siphoned to Bangkok, leaving Isaan economically parched, implying bonds tailored for Isaan might just provide the financial liberation the region needs.

 

Labour migration remains a pressing issue, with skilled workers flocking to Bangkok for better opportunities. Thaksin proposed strengthening local job creation and enhancing educational prospects to lure talent back.

 

Finally, addressing alarming drug abuse rates among the youth, Thaksin cited current governmental efforts to curb this trend through proactive measures, underscoring that social development must go hand in hand with economic reforms.

 

Thaksin’s vision represents a comprehensive plan to elevate Isaan, aiming to maximise its potential by addressing both structural and societal challenges head-on. With these reforms, Isaan may very well be on the cusp of a revitalisation, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2024-12-21

 

 

A bunch of Thaksin gibberish as usual. Interesting that both Thailand and the US have leaders with no official office.

[hotandsticky]

Just now, jaywalker2 said:

A bunch of Thaksin gibberish as usual. Interesting that both Thailand and the US have leaders with no official office.

 

 

At least in the US that status is time limited.

[Tropicalevo]

He is the only Thai leader that has done something for the people - especially those in the north.

Yes, he may be corrupt, but name a Thai leader or ex-leader who is not.

The difference is that Thaksin has delivered more than verbal promises and useless mega projects that only put money in rich folks pockets..

[Hunz Kittisak]

1 minute ago, Tropicalevo said:

He is the only Thai leader that has done something for the people - especially those in the north.

Yes, he may be corrupt, but name a Thai leader or ex-leader who is not.

The difference is that Thaksin has delivered more than verbal promises and useless mega projects that only put money in rich folks pockets..

Hear hear 

if you know you know 

that’s why the people love him…..the Thaksin haters will never understand or admit this 

[Artisi]

38 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Hear hear 

if you know you know 

that’s why the people love him…..the Thaksin haters will never understand or admit this 

If I remember correctly Adolf Hitler also did a "lot" for his people 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

In a speech at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has unveiled an ambitious new vision for the Isaan region. Speaking under the theme "The Future of Isaan: Opportunities for Thailand," Thaksin called for sweeping changes across education, technology, and economic policies to rejuvenate the oft-overlooked Northeastern Thailand.

 

Time to shut him up... 

[Sydebolle]

Thailand needs grassroots education improvement; you cannot build a house by starting with the roof - even in Thailand.

It is an absolute disgrace to see the complete utter absence of common sense, logic thinking while the teachers, some of them seriously unqualified, are being treated as semi-divines. 

But as the saying goes, not my circus, not my monkeys (no pun intended)! 

[proton]

What happened to the 10k baht handout?

[TheFishman1]

For this guy leaves the country for 14 or 15 years comes back in his golf stream jet healthy within an hour is rushed by helicopter to a hospital for his own health naturally no pay gets free lodging food then he released after six months and promises to stay out of politics always say that one who’s really running the country I should say he’s already running the countries the back rest of the year TIT

[mokwit]

7 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Did he mention his previous idea with tablets? What happened with them? Did they make the kids smarter?

HP managed to offload some poor spec laptop inventory.

[newbee2022]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy: Facebook sorrayuth9115

 

In a speech at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has unveiled an ambitious new vision for the Isaan region. Speaking under the theme "The Future of Isaan: Opportunities for Thailand," Thaksin called for sweeping changes across education, technology, and economic policies to rejuvenate the oft-overlooked Northeastern Thailand.

 

Stressing the significance of education, Thaksin proposed creating a university focused on human development in Isaan. This institution would prioritise practical knowledge alongside traditional learning, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology. "Education should not stop at degrees," he remarked, "It should empower Isaan people to thrive in a modern economy."

 

Innovative ideas, like using lottery funds to either send students abroad or bring foreign teachers into summer camps, formed part of his educational strategy. Thaksin referenced his earlier successes with model schools and suggested these could be revived to foster a new generation of skilled workers.

 

Thaksin didn't shy away from critiquing existing practices such as monopolistic approaches in critical sectors like rice exports. He urged the government to harness technology, enabling local farmers to reach international markets through e-commerce. This shift could drastically reduce intermediaries and increase profits at the grassroots level.

 

Further, he proposed modernising the OTOP (One Tambon One Product) programme with AI and soft power techniques, which would bolster Isaan as a competitive hub. Universities, envisioned as centres for AI learning, could drive this initiative, equipping locals with the skills necessary for a changing economic landscape.

 

Tackling Thailand’s ballooning public debt—over 60% of GDP—Thaksin suggested issuing public-oriented cryptocurrency-backed bonds. This maneuver could inject needed capital into regional economies, potentially increasing GDP growth from the current 2% to a robust 4%.

 

He highlighted the financial imbalances where profits are siphoned to Bangkok, leaving Isaan economically parched, implying bonds tailored for Isaan might just provide the financial liberation the region needs.

 

Labour migration remains a pressing issue, with skilled workers flocking to Bangkok for better opportunities. Thaksin proposed strengthening local job creation and enhancing educational prospects to lure talent back.

 

Finally, addressing alarming drug abuse rates among the youth, Thaksin cited current governmental efforts to curb this trend through proactive measures, underscoring that social development must go hand in hand with economic reforms.

 

Thaksin’s vision represents a comprehensive plan to elevate Isaan, aiming to maximise its potential by addressing both structural and societal challenges head-on. With these reforms, Isaan may very well be on the cusp of a revitalisation, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2024-12-21

 

 

* he urged the government*

* He proposed*

 

Better to tell your daughter directly what to do. 👍

[digger70]

Thaksin Outlines Vision for Transforming Thailand's Northeast.

 

Lock him up  .

Isn't he Breaching a court order not to meddle in /with Politics.

[PETERTHEEATER]

I have a dream.........

[Tropicalevo]

6 hours ago, Artisi said:

If I remember correctly Adolf Hitler also did a "lot" for his people 

I think that your age has affected your memory.

From what I read, he left many of his people dead, towns levelled and the economy up the Swanny. All negative 'many things for his people'.

[John Drake]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Innovative ideas, like using lottery funds to either send students abroad or bring foreign teachers into summer camps, formed part of his educational strategy.

 

I think he's talking China, here.

[DonniePeverley]

His vision? Tourism. 

 

It;s the only idea he has. 

[GreasyFingers]

What a load of political BS.

[GreasyFingers]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

From what I read, he left many of his people dead,

Don't forget Taksin did the same for his war on drugs1. Now he is lining up war on drugs 2.

[Purdey]

First, teach them to read and write. 

[Artisi]

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

I think that your age has affected your memory.

From what I read, he left many of his people dead, towns levelled and the economy up the Swanny. All negative 'many things for his people'.

Did you miss something, like sarcasm, irony etc. 

[BangkokReady]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

"Education should not stop at degrees,"

 

Try: "Education should not start at degrees" and you might have something...  🤔

[Rampant Rabbit]

Its the mindset thats wrong, bloke who works for me (excellent worker)left the other day to go see his dying  Dad, in hospital tubes to breath everything failing............ Reason for dying.....alcohol, just 64 yrs  old, he died yesterday............they all got blind drun k and continue the stupidity, so exactly what  killed his Father  will now  kill his 3  sons including my worker whose only just 40..............told him, 20 years thatll be you unless you stop drinking, its 40% alcohol he drinks daily, one Red Bull size  bottle decanted by his wife who fights desperately to control it to this  amount. He  thinks tomorrow aint ever coming

[scorecard]

1 hour ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Try: "Education should not start at degrees" and you might have something...  🤔

Good point. The method of education (the pedagogy) needs to be completely changed from kinder, to encourage / reward kids for analyzing and asking questions. Student centered learning.

 

This must be introduced very early. If introduced in primary / high school it's too late, the kids are already locked into the strong rule 'cannot / not allowed to ask questions'.

 

[BangkokReady]

18 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Good point. The method of education (the pedagogy) needs to be completely changed from kinder, to encourage / reward kids for analyzing and asking questions. Student centered learning.

 

This must be introduced very early. If introduced in primary / high school it's too late, the kids are already locked into the strong rule 'cannot / not allowed to ask questions'.

 

Not to mention "cannot fail".  🤦‍♂️

[Moonlover]

7 hours ago, TheFishman1 said:

rushed by helicopter to a hospital for his own health naturally no pay gets free lodging food then he released after six months

You got that bit wrong for a start! What else don't you know?

 

 

[still kicking]

11 hours ago, Artisi said:

If I remember correctly Adolf Hitler also did a "lot" for his people 

At least he build a decent Automobile