george Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 PM Abhisit: Weekly TV talk show may begin mid-January BANGKOK: -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva may start his Sunday television talk beginning January 18 to inform the people regarding the performance of his government, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Satit Wonghnongtaey said on Thursday. Mr. Satit said the television talk show will be telecast from 9am every Sunday on the state-owned TV Channel NBT. The weekly programme will focus on the government's performance and will not attack anti-government groups, he said. Reiterating the coalition government's policy on allowing opposition parties to present their views on political affairs on television, Mr. Satit said approval would be given if the opposition leader in the House of Representatives wishes to speak but he or she must be "responsible for the content." So far His Majesty the King has not royally appointed the leader of the opposition bloc in the House and, thus it is better to wait for the appointment, Mr. Satit added. -- TNA 2009-01-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 With a few cooking tips to spice up the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Edited January 8, 2009 by mrtoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 PM Abhisit: Weekly TV talk show may begin mid-JanuaryBANGKOK: -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva may start his Sunday television talk beginning January 18 to inform the people regarding the performance of his government, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office Satit Wonghnongtaey said on Thursday. Mr. Satit said the television talk show will be telecast from 9am every Sunday on the state-owned TV Channel NBT. The weekly programme will focus on the government's performance and will not attack anti-government groups, he said. Reiterating the coalition government's policy on allowing opposition parties to present their views on political affairs on television, Mr. Satit said approval would be given if the opposition leader in the House of Representatives wishes to speak but he or she must be "responsible for the content." So far His Majesty the King has not royally appointed the leader of the opposition bloc in the House and, thus it is better to wait for the appointment, Mr. Satit added. -- TNA 2009-01-08 The quaint little quirks of democracy in the land of the free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 The quaint little quirks of democracy in the land of the free This is no abnormality in many democratic countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Wonder if he'll do English-recipes too ? Will Samak perhaps return, to guest-star for the opposing chefs, a sort of 'cook-off challenge ? IMO it's a good sign, that Abhisit proposes to give similar broadcasting-rights to the opposition, something not available under previous administrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 IMO it's a good sign, that Abhisit proposes to give similar broadcasting-rights to the opposition, something not available under previous administrations. Agreed. The perfect thing would be a government/opposition debate, or perhaps something akin to PMQs in the UK (if such a parliamentary discourse doesn't already exist). This administration seems to me to be a bit of a "same same but different" one from the PPP. Same same but different banned politicians involved in its setting-up; same same but different coalition partners; same same but different economic stimulus packages; same same but different internet censorship policies; same same but different PV temple policy, and now a same same but different "speak unto the nation" initiative. Ah, how "Thai". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Except this is the first government ever that invited opposition to have air time, too. And for having the same policies and politicians - so much for "deep ideological divide" that doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgrowth Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am sure it will also be air on ASTV, minus the opposition part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 With a few cooking tips to spice up the show. Can't wait for his black pudding recipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgrowth Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I am sure Mark boardcaste will not be block. He make the rule didn't he? http://www.newsmeat.com/news/meat.php?arti...;channelId=2951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koo82 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I'm interested in hearing in his first tv talk he'll say what he will do to PAD leaders within the month. No reason to delay further. What PAD did was clearly seen by the whole world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Wonder if he the Illegitimate PM is getting compensated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koo82 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 What he and his party do best is to have nice talks and to create good image. In fact they don't do what they say. He said he would make people live under the law, but he seems to forget what PAD did. If they leave this case long, later on when we remind them, they'll say "It's too long ago. It's over". But who used <deleted> or eggs to welcome them will be caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baht&sold Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 What he and his party do best is to have nice talks and to create good image. In fact they don't do what they say.He said he would make people live under the law, but he seems to forget what PAD did. If they leave this case long, later on when we remind them, they'll say "It's too long ago. It's over". But who used <deleted> or eggs to welcome them will be caught. PM's Office files complaint against PAD over property damages worth Bt18.8 million LINK Not complete as this was only for some damages to Govt House- but it's a start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgrowth Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 PM's Office files complaint against PAD over property damages worth Bt18.8 million LINK Not complete as this was only for some damages to Govt House- but it's a start Half a million USD. What a joke. That's even less than what Sarah Palin is claiming for her clothing during her campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baht&sold Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 PM's Office files complaint against PAD over property damages worth Bt18.8 million LINK Not complete as this was only for some damages to Govt House- but it's a start Half a million USD. What a joke. That's even less than what Sarah Palin is claiming for her clothing during her campaign. Fully agree Sam, Palin was a joke, at the least in that she unfortunately allowed herself to be used- but in this case, at least the Thai PM is starting a necessary process, may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koo82 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I'm wondering what he will explain in this one man puppet show if he sets PAD leaders in big positions. The coalition government led by the Democrat party is expected to put forward the names of some People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) core members to take the posts of advisers or secretaries to various ministers at the cabinet meeting Tuesday. Some of the likely candidates from the yellow-shirt group include Pichet Pattanachote as Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai's adviser, Samran Rodphet as Science and Technology Minister Kalaya Sophonpanich's secretary, and Praphan Khunmee as Deputy Minister of Commerce Alongkorn Ponlaboot's adviser. http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...pad-as-advisors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAWP Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Wonder if he the Illegitimate PM is getting compensated? Have any proof of him being an 'Illegitimate PM' [sic] that you wanna share with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I guess it's because he didn't get Thaksin's approval for the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyphuketLife Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wonder if he the Illegitimate PM is getting compensated? Have any proof of him being an 'Illegitimate PM' [sic] that you wanna share with us? I guess it's because he didn't get Thaksin's approval for the position. you two crack me up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgrowth Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Wonder if he the Illegitimate PM is getting compensated? All Thai PM are legitimate. Even Suchinda Kraprayoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowder Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 With a few cooking tips to spice up the shownah! how to pick up chick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammered Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well the leader of the opposition wont be responding any time soon because nobody wants the job. It is however a positive development that the opposition be given airtime. Now they should sort their act out and decide who is going to be that person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samgrowth Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well the leader of the opposition wont be responding any time soon because nobody wants the job.It is however a positive development that the opposition be given airtime. Now they should sort their act out and decide who is going to be that person. Thaksin will take the job, but first he wants all his money returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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