Suthep Says Abhist Is More Popular Than Yingluck

[Lite Beer]

Suthep: Abhist is more popular than Yingluck

By Sodchuen Limkriangkrai

BANGKOK, 15 MAY 2011 (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thuagsuban says Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is more popular than Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra, he added that Thaksin getting closer to Thailand during the elections period would be nothing to worry about.

Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thuagsuban disclosed during the election campaign that he believed Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva would receive more votes than Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra from Phua Thai party. When asked about rumors of a first woman prime minister, he said he believes Thai people did not hold on to gender concept but rather on how well the persons would do their job.

Mr. Suthep added that he was not surprised that Thanksin Shinawatra was getting closer to Thailand during the election period as Thaksin normally could make a move anywhere he stayed.

-- NNT 2011-05-15

[sirchai]

Mr. Suthep added that he was not surprised that Thanksin Shinawatra was getting closer to Thailand during the election period as Thaksin normally could make a move anywhere he stayed.

Is here anybody really surprised what's going on???:jap:

[OZEMADE]

Maby Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thuagsuban is a bit worried by the Thaksin family. How could he possibly know how popular she is.

[Pib]

With Suthep being Abhist's right hand man and Yingluck being in the major opposing political party, of course Suthep is going to heap positive words on Abhist and heap negative words on Yingluck. It's the political thing to do, especially during election season.

[tragickingdom]

The truth of the mater is that Abhsisit thinks he has nothing to fear because people are going to be intimidated and locked up by the army. The truth is that Suthep and Praytuth do not have TV at home yet and listen only to army radio stations. If they would have had TV they know how bad things end when you keep on rigging elections through coups and courts (Egypt/Tunesia)

[animatic]

The truth of the mater is that Abhsisit thinks he has nothing to fear because people are going to be intimidated and locked up by the army. The truth is that Suthep and Praytuth do not have TV at home yet and listen only to army radio stations. If they would have had TV they know how bad things end when you keep on rigging elections through coups and courts (Egypt/Tunesia)

And you know all this blather is fact because?

[hyperdimension]

It's an obvious statement, not worthy of writing a news article about or using the statement as the main title.

Some people may question the statement, but just the fact that Yingluck has spent her life away from politics and entertainment and instead in business means that most Thai people know very little about her.

I don't use Facebook, but who is more "popular" on Facebook?

Edited May 16, 2011 by hyperdimension

[slapout]

Anyone who professes knowledge of what anyone is thinking has about as real evidence, as a political party member talking about the popularity of that parties candidate vs the opposing party candidate. The BS factor has been going on for some time and will continue up and thru the casting of ballots.

I doubt that the upcoming election will put to rest the divisions that are present in Thailand. What will be a deciding factor, for Thailand's future, is how the wining parties and the opposition handle their positions/station.

[Thaddeus]

And in other breaking news, a recent survey in Thailand concluded that Abhisit was more popular than Jesus.

[Payboy]

And in other breaking news, a recent survey in Thailand concluded that Abhisit was more popular than Jesus.

Not surprising, considering Thais like the clean shaven look.

[TheGhostWithin]

And in other breaking news, a recent survey in Thailand concluded that Abhisit was more popular than Jesus.

That is because, much to the delight of a certain member of the current ruling party, there is a crack down on those of western decent (western, meaning anyone western or of western thinking). Jesus, being the basis of western morals (at leasxt traditionally), would therefore be very unpopular - now, compare Buddha to Abhisit, you may see Abhisit come off second best! Oh my Buddha! Crack down on those Farang, they only come here to share in the happiness, they dont spend enough, so they are not useful... not popular...

[maewrocks]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

[ballpoint]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

Sigh, we've been through all this before. I suggest you look up who did "install" his father as deputy minister of health (it wasn't the NPKC); just how popular that person was, and still is; who reinstalled them following Black May 1992; and the international accolades he got for the AIDS reforms made during his terms. You're really scraping the barrel now with your attempts to smear his father, which only prove how little you know about current and past politics.

[maewrocks]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

Sigh, we've been through all this before. I suggest you look up who did "install" his father as deputy minister of health (it wasn't the NPKC); just how popular that person was, and still is; who reinstalled them following Black May 1992; and the international accolades he got for the AIDS reforms made during his terms. You're really scraping the barrel now with your attempts to smear his father, which only prove how little you know about current and past politics.

Sorry, Oh knowledgeable one....

"A military coup in February 1991 saw the Chatichai government replaced byan unelected government, with a cabinet of technocrats led by formerdiplomat Anand Panyarachun." by Sombat Chantornvonga, Duncan McCargobSource: Tobacco Control, Wednesday, 2/28/01a Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Bangkok 10200, Thailand,b Institute for Politics and International Studies, University of LeedsPS He may be popular with some(yellows/Dems), but certainly not with others (reds/PT);"With respect to the freedom of information, the Anand administration also disappointed many. With the NPKC in full control of the media, blatant censorship was practised of any issue that was critical of the military. Thus, rallies and demonstrations on a wide range of issues of public concern were kept from the television-watching and radio-listening public. The transparency of the denials of censorship by the military-dominated Interior Ministry must have been apparent to Anand, but he chose to do nothing about them""Anand supported the 2006 military coup that abrogated the People's Constitution and overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, " Anand claimed that the coup was well-received by the people and that the military junta's ban against opposition or political activity would not last long. He also noted surprise at the international community's condemnation to the coup"

[ballpoint]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

Sigh, we've been through all this before. I suggest you look up who did "install" his father as deputy minister of health (it wasn't the NPKC); just how popular that person was, and still is; who reinstalled them following Black May 1992; and the international accolades he got for the AIDS reforms made during his terms. You're really scraping the barrel now with your attempts to smear his father, which only prove how little you know about current and past politics.

Sorry, Oh knowledgeable one....

"A military coup in February 1991 saw the Chatichai government replaced byan unelected government, with a cabinet of technocrats led by formerdiplomat Anand Panyarachun." by Sombat Chantornvonga, Duncan McCargobSource: Tobacco Control, Wednesday, 2/28/01a Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Bangkok 10200, Thailand,b Institute for Politics and International Studies, University of LeedsPS He may be popular with some(yellows/Dems), but certainly not with others (reds/PT);"With respect to the freedom of information, the Anand administration also disappointed many. With the NPKC in full control of the media, blatant censorship was practised of any issue that was critical of the military. Thus, rallies and demonstrations on a wide range of issues of public concern were kept from the television-watching and radio-listening public. The transparency of the denials of censorship by the military-dominated Interior Ministry must have been apparent to Anand, but he chose to do nothing about them""Anand supported the 2006 military coup that abrogated the People's Constitution and overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, " Anand claimed that the coup was well-received by the people and that the military junta's ban against opposition or political activity would not last long. He also noted surprise at the international community's condemnation to the coup"

Now you're just embarrasing yourself with your red rewrite of history. The Anand administration obviously didn't disappoint too many, judging by the cheers when they were reappointed in 1992. No amount of red spin can change the facts.

[ozzieman05]

And in other breaking news, a recent survey in Thailand concluded that Abhisit was more popular than Jesus.

But not as popular as John Lennon

[maewrocks]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

Sigh, we've been through all this before. I suggest you look up who did "install" his father as deputy minister of health (it wasn't the NPKC); just how popular that person was, and still is; who reinstalled them following Black May 1992; and the international accolades he got for the AIDS reforms made during his terms. You're really scraping the barrel now with your attempts to smear his father, which only prove how little you know about current and past politics.

Sorry, Oh knowledgeable one....

"A military coup in February 1991 saw the Chatichai government replaced byan unelected government, with a cabinet of technocrats led by formerdiplomat Anand Panyarachun." by Sombat Chantornvonga, Duncan McCargobSource: Tobacco Control, Wednesday, 2/28/01a Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Bangkok 10200, Thailand,b Institute for Politics and International Studies, University of LeedsPS He may be popular with some(yellows/Dems), but certainly not with others (reds/PT);"With respect to the freedom of information, the Anand administration also disappointed many. With the NPKC in full control of the media, blatant censorship was practised of any issue that was critical of the military. Thus, rallies and demonstrations on a wide range of issues of public concern were kept from the television-watching and radio-listening public. The transparency of the denials of censorship by the military-dominated Interior Ministry must have been apparent to Anand, but he chose to do nothing about them""Anand supported the 2006 military coup that abrogated the People's Constitution and overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, " Anand claimed that the coup was well-received by the people and that the military junta's ban against opposition or political activity would not last long. He also noted surprise at the international community's condemnation to the coup"

Now you're just embarrasing yourself with your red rewrite of history. The Anand administration obviously didn't disappoint too many, judging by the cheers when they were reappointed in 1992. No amount of red spin can change the facts.

According to your reasoning, Thaksin's landslide re-election in 2005, with the highest ever voter turnout, is proof of his popularity.

[ballpoint]

Now you're just embarrasing yourself with your red rewrite of history. The Anand administration obviously didn't disappoint too many, judging by the cheers when they were reappointed in 1992. No amount of red spin can change the facts.

According to your reasoning, Thaksin's landslide re-election in 2005, with the highest ever voter turnout, is proof of his popularity.

Now you change the subject. Can't defend your earlier claims? Thaksin's re-election was proof positive of the effects of money, and a place at the trough, offered to coalition partners in an attempt to get them to join the "mother" party. Unfortunately for Thaksin, he found that, rather than integrating with the group, they just formed factions within TRT, based on their old parties and leadership structures, the infighting results of which are still evident in the various splits and sour grapes seen to this day. And the funny thing is that his poodles here get all worked up at the same money grabbers breaking away from the PPP/PTP when the trough changes hands. Sauce for the goose, and all that eh?

[khaowong1]

With Suthep being Abhist's right hand man and Yingluck being in the major opposing political party, of course Suthep is going to heap positive words on Abhist and heap negative words on Yingluck. It's the political thing to do, especially during election season.

Exactly.. politicians are going to say anything to discredit the other party.

[khaowong1]

And in other breaking news, a recent survey in Thailand concluded that Abhisit was more popular than Jesus.

Not surprising since most Thai's are Buddhist.

[rubl]

With Suthep being Abhist's right hand man and Yingluck being in the major opposing political party, of course Suthep is going to heap positive words on Abhist and heap negative words on Yingluck. It's the political thing to do, especially during election season.

Exactly.. politicians are going to say anything to discredit the other party.

As the late Ronald Reagan said in a debate with Walter Mondale in 1984 "He teased Mondale by joking, "I will not make age an issue in this campaign. I'm not going to exploit for political purposes my opponents youth and inexperience.""

[lrena]

Thaksin's re-election was proof positive of the effects of money, and a place at the trough, offered to coalition partners in an attempt to get them to join the "mother" party.

Isn't that what Abhisit's Democrats did with the smaller coalition parties that help keep his coalition government together? Or are we supposed to believe that they are supporting him for free, even though some of their policies are quite different from the Democrats'?

[ballpoint]

Thaksin's re-election was proof positive of the effects of money, and a place at the trough, offered to coalition partners in an attempt to get them to join the "mother" party.

Isn't that what Abhisit's Democrats did with the smaller coalition parties that help keep his coalition government together? Or are we supposed to believe that they are supporting him for free, even though some of their policies are quite different from the Democrats'?

Maybe you should have read the rest of my post before spouting off...

And the funny thing is that his poodles here get all worked up at the same money grabbers breaking away from the PPP/PTP when the trough changes hands. Sauce for the goose, and all that eh?

Thanks for the all too predictable reply.

[lrena]

Thaksin's re-election was proof positive of the effects of money, and a place at the trough, offered to coalition partners in an attempt to get them to join the "mother" party.

Isn't that what Abhisit's Democrats did with the smaller coalition parties that help keep his coalition government together? Or are we supposed to believe that they are supporting him for free, even though some of their policies are quite different from the Democrats'?

Maybe you should have read the rest of my post before spouting off...

And the funny thing is that his poodles here get all worked up at the same money grabbers breaking away from the PPP/PTP when the trough changes hands. Sauce for the goose, and all that eh?

Thanks for the all too predictable reply.

A tunnel-vision post is supposed to get a predictable reply. What did you expect?

[animatic]

Even though Suthep won't respect my 'falang' opinion here goes; Abhisit certainly has more political experience; His father was installed as Deputy Minister of Public Health by the

National Peace Keeping Council which seized power in a military coup in 1991. Therefore he certainly has the pedigree to be a dictator. Dad is also a director of CP Group, so it doesn't do any harm that Daddy's mates are a mere step down from royalty. Abhisit became an MP at 27 (thanks to dad) meaning that apart from getting a free ticket to parliament, he has absolutely no experience at any sort of business or career.

Yingluck on the other hand has been Managing Director of several large corporations, and is currently secretary of

Thaicom Foundation. This foundation is non-profit and its aims are to support and give equal opportunity to underprivileged children in education to learn the important skills that will benefit themselves, their families and the society.

Sigh, we've been through all this before. I suggest you look up who did "install" his father as deputy minister of health (it wasn't the NPKC); just how popular that person was, and still is; who reinstalled them following Black May 1992; and the international accolades he got for the AIDS reforms made during his terms. You're really scraping the barrel now with your attempts to smear his father, which only prove how little you know about current and past politics.

Sorry, Oh knowledgeable one....

"A military coup in February 1991 saw the Chatichai government replaced byan unelected government, with a cabinet of technocrats led by formerdiplomat Anand Panyarachun." by Sombat Chantornvonga, Duncan McCargobSource: Tobacco Control, Wednesday, 2/28/01a Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Bangkok 10200, Thailand,b Institute for Politics and International Studies, University of LeedsPS He may be popular with some(yellows/Dems), but certainly not with others (reds/PT);"With respect to the freedom of information, the Anand administration also disappointed many. With the NPKC in full control of the media, blatant censorship was practised of any issue that was critical of the military. Thus, rallies and demonstrations on a wide range of issues of public concern were kept from the television-watching and radio-listening public. The transparency of the denials of censorship by the military-dominated Interior Ministry must have been apparent to Anand, but he chose to do nothing about them""Anand supported the 2006 military coup that abrogated the People's Constitution and overthrew the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, " Anand claimed that the coup was well-received by the people and that the military junta's ban against opposition or political activity would not last long. He also noted surprise at the international community's condemnation to the coup"

Classic , Sins of the father are visited on the son, smear technique.

[dunkin2012]

I'm not RED but I fancy YingLuk.

She represents the poor and of course a fugitive,Taksin.

but I don't think she can get that far.

Edited May 16, 2011 by dunkin2012

[rubl]

Thaksin's re-election was proof positive of the effects of money, and a place at the trough, offered to coalition partners in an attempt to get them to join the "mother" party.

Isn't that what Abhisit's Democrats did with the smaller coalition parties that help keep his coalition government together? Or are we supposed to believe that they are supporting him for free, even though some of their policies are quite different from the Democrats'?

One of the differences is in co-operation rather than joining. TRT swallowed small parties and included them as factions within the TRT party system. The Dem's coalition partners are still separate parties each with their own structure, ideas, etc.

Edited May 16, 2011 by rubl

[animatic]

....

Now you're just embarrasing yourself with your red rewrite of history. The Anand administration obviously didn't disappoint too many, judging by the cheers when they were reappointed in 1992. No amount of red spin can change the facts.

According to your reasoning, Thaksin's landslide re-election in 2005, with the highest ever voter turnout, is proof of his popularity.

Then maybe, this is not then.

Much as changed.

[lrena]

Some people will be in for a huge shock when Yingluck comes out of the election with a landslide majority of over 50%. Most Thai women are likely to vote for her, just to show their husbands that women have equal rights and can be just as successful as men, while Thai men are likely to vote for her because she's pretty. The least Thais care about in elections are experience.

Of course, the army can always do a coup after the election ..but they'll lose a lot of support from the Thai people if they hold up their arms against a woman. Thaksin has gone "all in" and has outsmarted Abhisit's Democrats with this move.

Just watch and feel free to come back to this post after the election.

[ballpoint]

Isn't that what Abhisit's Democrats did with the smaller coalition parties that help keep his coalition government together? Or are we supposed to believe that they are supporting him for free, even though some of their policies are quite different from the Democrats'?

Maybe you should have read the rest of my post before spouting off...

And the funny thing is that his poodles here get all worked up at the same money grabbers breaking away from the PPP/PTP when the trough changes hands. Sauce for the goose, and all that eh?

Thanks for the all too predictable reply.

A tunnel-vision post is supposed to get a predictable reply. What did you expect?

You're right, what did I expect? Seeing as the majority of your few posts are saying the same tedious thing on multiple threads, (the comparing Suthep's face with Yingluck's ones), I was probably a little ambitious in the expectation that you'd see the irony of your comment. Feel free to carry on making a fool of yourself without my input.