Abhisit Claims A Higher Approval Rating Than Thaksin

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Abhisit Claims a Higher Approval Rating than Thaksin

The prime minister spoke at a House session on Thursday, saying the government has a clear approach in implementing policies and that he believes he has outscored his predecessor in terms of his approval rating as a premier.

At the weekly House session, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva affirmed that his administration has a clear direction on every policy it has implemented.

He said the administration has embraced and continuously promoted the sufficiency economy principle of His Majesty the King as a sustainable way of living for Thai citizens.

The prime minister said that with a clear approach in government policies, the country remains relatively intact amid a hostile economic environment.

Regarding drugs issues, Abhisit said his government has stepped up attempts to crack down on drug trafficking rings since 2009, which has already shown effectiveness.

As for dealing with illegal abortion, he insisted there will not be amendments to legislation to legalize abortion, as Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country.

The prime minister further stated that rampant corruption will not be overlooked, as he ensures that the same standard is applied to all cases.

On the potential of a House dissolution, Abhisit said he has made himself clear in his support for democracy.

Meanwhile, he noted that he has a higher approval rating for premiership than that garnered by ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Regarding that fact that the upcoming censure debate will not feature Police Captain Chalerm Yoobumrung, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of national security Suthep Thaugsuban said he does not think there will be any difference with Chalerm's absence, as other MPs can do his job.

However, he admitted that he personally likes the way the outspoken politician carries out his motions, and that it is disappointing not to see him in this debate.

The deputy PM added that he is not worried about being a target in the censure over his alleged incompetency in dealing with protesters.

Regarding the Senate's request to seek a general debate, Suthep said he has no problem with it, and he believes it will benefit the public, who will get to hear the facts from all sides.

-- Tan Network 2011-02-04

[housepainter]

A higher approval rating by whom?

The approval of Thaksin came when in office by those who benefitted from nothing other than the distribution of laundered money. Money that came from mega projects, illegal land deals, family benefitting deals with Burma, Shin Corp tax evasion and a general plundering of the State's coffers. All before breakfast.

The supporters of Thaksin who benefitted and therefore approved were a very narrow and corrupt group of family members, worthless suniversity cheating sons, feckless daughters, a Marcos styled wife, assorted scum bags by the barrow load, obvious police mates and cronies.

Even after he'd gone a family member attained the premiership! I forget the name but he made Hiram Holiday look the part. For thoise of you too young think of the original Mr. Muscle - all 7 stone dripping wet.

The actual rice farming vote sellers at 500 kms away and 500 baht a piece who put him in office could hardly approve the debt he encouraged them to take up in order to stimulate growth and increased wealth. At a time when they had no means of repaying it. But a new pick up next to a wooden shack does have a certain panche nes pa?

A five year old's approach to economic theory. Keynesian it is not.

Abhisit should not worry at all about such an approaval rating.

Bush and Blair wouldn't want to be compared with Hitler, when it comes to taking your country to war. Thatcher was no Churchill. Major no leader.

Who in their right mind would want to be compared with Thaksin, Taylor, Amin, Pol Pot, Shwe, Papa Doc or Marcus? All disgraced and known to be totally corrupt. Then you can add Mubarac, who after 30 years in autocratic power, sees Egypt in a parlous state devoid of democracy, impoverished and with a 50% under the age of 30 nation without employment. Mubarac is pariah as is Thaksin. Abhisit has just invited Obama here. It may well be refused but it will be done politely and with dignity.

Who can Thaksin call a friend. Oh yes, that international statesman Attila the Hun Sen. I forgot.

And we all know about poverty in Thailand. And corruption. And a divided society. And an unfair distribution of wealth.

Silly article.

Edited February 4, 2011 by housepainter

[Wellington]

You put your points very succinctly

[notime]

Obviously everything is rosy and there are no issues. Kids stuff. Now, lets get back to the sand pit

[rafish]

A higher approval rating by whom?

The approval of Thaksin came when in office by those who benefitted from nothing other than the distribution of laundered money. Money that came from mega projects, illegal land deals, family benefitting deals with Burma, Shin Corp tax evasion and a general plundering of the State's coffers. All before breakfast.

The supporters of Thaksin who benefitted and therefore approved were a very narrow and corrupt group of family members, worthless suniversity cheating sons, feckless daughters, a Marcos styled wife, assorted scum bags by the barrow load, obvious police mates and cronies.

Even after he'd gone a family member attained the premiership! I forget the name but he made Hiram Holiday look the part. For thoise of you too young think of the original Mr. Muscle - all 7 stone dripping wet.

The actual rice farming vote sellers at 500 kms away and 500 baht a piece who put him in office could hardly approve the debt he encouraged them to take up in order to stimulate growth and increased wealth. At a time when they had no means of repaying it. But a new pick up next to a wooden shack does have a certain panche nes pa?

A five year old's approach to economic theory. Keynesian it is not.

Abhisit should not worry at all about such an approaval rating.

Bush and Blair wouldn't want to be compared with Hitler, when it comes to taking your country to war. Thatcher was no Churchill. Major no leader.

Who in their right mind would want to be compared with Thaksin, Taylor, Amin, Pol Pot, Shwe, Papa Doc or Marcus? All disgraced and known to be totally corrupt. Then you can add Mubarac, who after 30 years in autocratic power, sees Egypt in a parlous state devoid of democracy, impoverished and with a 50% under the age of 30 nation without employment. Mubarac is pariah as is Thaksin. Abhisit has just invited Obama here. It may well be refused but it will be done politely and with dignity.

Who can Thaksin call a friend. Oh yes, that international statesman Attila the Hun Sen. I forgot.

And we all know about poverty in Thailand. And corruption. And a divided society. And an unfair distribution of wealth.

Silly article.

Could you please tell us how you really feel about this subject? BTW, why do you include the "O" man as uncorrupted and a kindered heart to Abhist? with a diatribe like this I seriously doubt there's much that will be added. At least by those who are anti-Thaksin and just about anti-anything or anyone. Thanks I feel much better now. Have a nice day.

[hardy1943]

Obviously everything is rosy and there are no issues. Kids stuff. Now, lets get back to the sand pit

Yes everything is rosy but why not call for an election? Someone scared of something.

[rubl]

Obviously everything is rosy and there are no issues. Kids stuff. Now, lets get back to the sand pit

Yes everything is rosy but why not call for an election? Someone scared of something.

There is no need to call early elections, it's a possibility. The government can even wait till end of December!

Anyway we really need to wait for the upcoming censure debate, always good for a laugh.

[whybother]

Obviously everything is rosy and there are no issues. Kids stuff. Now, lets get back to the sand pit

Yes everything is rosy but why not call for an election? Someone scared of something.

Why call an election? He doesn't have to until towards the end of the year.

[moskito]

Abhisit Claims a Higher Approval Rating than Thaksin

ROFL...... says it all

[Crushdepth]

The Prime Minister is marginally more popular than a corrupt criminal fugitive with a box-like cranial structure. Great :-)

[Jingthing]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

[IanPrince99]

What an achievement, benchmark yourselves again a fugitive.

[animatic]

What an achievement, benchmark yourselves again a fugitive.

No it says his governments time in office is

compared to Thaksins time in office.

It's notable that economically and socially Thaksin had a breeze of a ride till the end, But Abhisit had all the cards stacked against him from day one, and still has seen daylight.

So to get a better approval from any segment is a signally strong achievement. What Thaksin has done since means nothing in the context of comparing 'In Office Performance' and the conditions dealt with during the time frames of comparison.

Edited February 4, 2011 by animatic

[truethailand]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

These comments are 'anchored to a ghost' Call the election if the confidence is so high. It is very clear..... no proof of that at all. Lets chat again after a fair election

[Jingthing]

If an election is held and the Thai democrats win the most votes, the redshirts will be out in the streets anyway, regardless of whether it was a mostly fair election or not. I say mostly fair because Thailand isn't even close to being able to hold fair elections by the international standard, isn't now, and never was.

[rubl]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

These comments are 'anchored to a ghost' Call the election if the confidence is so high. It is very clear..... no proof of that at all. Lets chat again after a fair election

Even with high confidence there is no real need to call new elections now. We still want to have the no-confidence censure debate first, give k. Mingkwan a chance to prove himself

As for fair elections, don't hold your breath. Things are improving, but need a bit more to reach European standards

[yumidesign]

The Prime Minister is marginally more popular than a corrupt criminal fugitive with a box-like cranial structure. Great :-)

That's unkind

[Jingthing]

Politics ain't for sissies, I guess.

[yumidesign]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

These comments are 'anchored to a ghost' Call the election if the confidence is so high. It is very clear..... no proof of that at all. Lets chat again after a fair election

eeeeer 'fair election' and which country would that be

[yumidesign]

Politics ain't for sissies, I guess.

"Life is a moderately good play with a badly-written third act." - Cicero yes i know off topic

[landofthefree]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

It would be nice to see him actually elected in a general election but it probably won't happen.

[Jingthing]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

It would be nice to see him actually elected in a general election but it probably won't happen.

PM's aren't directly elected here, so that's not going to happen with any PM unless there is a major change in the Thai constitution.

[rubl]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

It would be nice to see him actually elected in a general election but it probably won't happen.

PM's aren't directly elected here, so that's not going to happen with any PM unless there is a major change in the Thai constitution.

K. Abhisit was elected in the last general elections, as MP that is

[SomTumTiger]

It is a big deal. It is very clear now that in a fair election, the Thai democrats will get more votes than the Thaksin party next time. It's a big accomplishment for Abhisit to turn the tide that way and he is to be congratulated for it.

These comments are 'anchored to a ghost' Call the election if the confidence is so high. It is very clear..... no proof of that at all. Lets chat again after a fair election

Yes, lets chat - any chance the PTP can run in a fair election, where they don't buy any votes. Lets talk when that happens. Until then you are backing the wrong horse.

[Jingthing]

Let's face it, whoever wins next time, just like the recent previous times, no matter who wins, no matter how fair, there will still be mobs of Thais in some colored outfits yelling in the streets (and/or throwing Molotov cocktails) crying FOUL! Thai democracy still a work in progress.

Edited February 5, 2011 by Jingthing

[SomTumTiger]

Let's face it, whoever wins next time, just like the recent previous times, no matter who wins, no matter how fair, there will still be mobs of Thais in some colored outfits yelling in the streets (and/or throwing Molotov cocktails) crying FOUL! Thai democracy still a work in progress.

Well, the Dems will win, and Thaksin seems to be reluctant to pay more for his mob, given that they are not up to the task of goading the military into a massacre. Maybe we'll finally be headed for some stability. Wait, where are the rainbow shirts? (not a gay reference, just a "pick your own color" reference lol)

[Jingthing]

I agree completely the dems will win the most votes next time. Which should maybe make people nervous as the red shirts know this too.