Abhisit Ready To Assist On Flood Control If Invited By Thai Govt

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Abhisit ready to help Yingluck, waiting for invitation: Chavanont

The Nation

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is ready to assist with flood control if Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra were to issue an invitation, party spokesman Chavanont Intarakomalyasut said on Friday.

"Abhisit stands ready to tackle the situation and help the people," he said.

Chavanont said his main opposition party understood the prime minister was in a very stressful situation and that it wished her to remain strong in tackling the flood.

The Democrats had submitted a number of proposals on flood control, he said.

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

The government should not hesitate to invoke special provisions, otherwise the people would be left to fend for themselves in the face of prolonged inundation, he said.

Damage would only increase if the government tried to avoid making tough decisions on drainage, he said.

-- The Nation 2011-10-28

[plumeria]

Right, time for the cat to bark and the dog to meow and the rooster to purr.

Rayon and polyester can never be Thai silk regardless of shine.

This entire situation sucks big time.

Can the PM not hear all her citizens laughing at her? Well, I mean except for all the other ones cursing her?

[Soutpeel]

Abhisit stands ready to tackle the situation and help the people,"

What would they use him for ?....a sandbag

[Payboy]

What would they use him for ?....a sandbag

Nah, too soft.

[rogerdee123]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

[Thaddeus]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

As they have refused any help from other sources I would be surprised if they let the opposition help out.

I am prepared to be surprised though.

[KKvampire]

More use to the country than a "tearful windbag"

[rogerdee123]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

As they have refused any help from other sources I would be surprised if they let the opposition help out.

I am prepared to be surprised though.

At this late stage, and after the PM has showcased her abilities, they are looking for someone to share the lime-light with.

[Moonrakers]

What would they use him for ?....a sandbag

The term "wet paper bag" springs to mind here.

[allan michaud]

Stand up comedian. I wondered when the wonderful elites were going to come riding in on their white horses.

[h90]

Right, time for the cat to bark and the dog to meow and the rooster to purr.

Rayon and polyester can never be Thai silk regardless of shine.

This entire situation sucks big time.

Can the PM not hear all her citizens laughing at her? Well, I mean except for all the other ones cursing her?

"Can the PM not hear all her citizens laughing at her? Well, I mean except for all the other ones cursing her?"

maybe but important she can hear the cash register.....And I guess her brothers bank account is getting flooded just now.

(pumps from Korea)

[KKvampire]

Of course the annointed one with so much executive experience has it all under control

[Abduljabbar01]

It's all about Pride and not losing your face.

[geriatrickid]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

As they have refused any help from other sources I would be surprised if they let the opposition help out.

I am prepared to be surprised though.

Really? Why then are there foreign disaster assessment teams in Thailand now? Why are the personnel from WHO,, US, Australia, EU, Japan and others doing their respective needs analyses?

[Payboy]

Of course the annointed one with so much executive experience has it all under control

I heard that he successfully built a sand castle on a beach near Malé recently, it lasted the whole afternoon - until high tide.

[animatic]

1319796066[/url]' post='4802727']

Stand up comedian. I wondered when the wonderful elites were going to come riding in on their white horses.

They are already there, lined up behind her behind. Just a differnt faction from Abhisits. And those white horses are brown with crap, and wearing snorkles. If you think this group in charge is not a Thailand "elite" you are only fooling yourself.

[scotinsiam]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

As they have refused any help from other sources I would be surprised if they let the opposition help out.

I am prepared to be surprised though.

sadly a true statement - get over yourself and accept help where offered

[craigt3365]

A very strange post along with associated replies has been removed from view. Apologies to the members who posted replies. :jap:

[hellodolly]

Stand up comedian. I wondered when the wonderful elites were going to come riding in on their white horses.

Good question. When are they going to free Yingluck up to do her job?

[hellodolly]

"The prime minister must show leadership. This is an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities for problem solving, and to act decisively," he said.

This is a great quote!

As they have refused any help from other sources I would be surprised if they let the opposition help out.

I am prepared to be surprised though.

Really? Why then are there foreign disaster assessment teams in Thailand now? Why are the personnel from WHO,, US, Australia, EU, Japan and others doing their respective needs analyses?

What are you asleep or some thing what is needed is action now not a bunch of experts analyzing.

Analyses Paralyzes

Lets get 50 more countries in here to analyze it that will solve the problem.

[nurofiend]

Abhisit stands ready to tackle the situation and help the people,"

What would they use him for ?....a sandbag

If Abhisit had still been in power things would never have got so bad. <snip.

yeah, most definitely.

[jombom]

In a strange way, I actually have a lot of admiration for the way the new PM has handled this crisis. She was prepared to show her humanity, and that requires a very strong human being.

Abi is basically joining a bandwagon ---- we all know the water level to the north is dropping.

[stickyrice2000]

It reminds me of the flood in New Orlean. America is more advance, but I did not see them handle the situation any better than Thailand. It is a lesson learned, and hopefully, no one will object to the water management budget to prevent future flood.

[Rivertiger]

A bit late, but may be he worry about his home which is not flooded yet, anyway lets hope he is doing it for the right reasons!

[samran]

Brilliant politics by Abhisit and creates a political conundrum for Yingluck.

Offer shows he willing to help the nation.

IF Yingluck accepts Abhisit will get kudos for not being partisan. Yingluck will still get all the blame for the flood dis-organisation.

If she rejects the offer, she will be seen as partisan and still get all the blame for the flood dis-organisation.

[mrtoad]

1319796066[/url]' post='4802727']

Stand up comedian. I wondered when the wonderful elites were going to come riding in on their white horses.

They are already there, lined up behind her behind. Just a differnt faction from Abhisits. And those white horses are brown with crap, and wearing snorkles. If you think this group in charge is not a Thailand "elite" you are only fooling yourself.

How spot on, funny how some seem to think that The PTP is not an "Elite".

[Shurup]

Brilliant politics by Abhisit and creates a political conundrum for Yingluck.

Offer shows he willing to help the nation.

IF Yingluck accepts Abhisit will get kudos for not being partisan. Yingluck will still get all the blame for the flood dis-organisation.

If she rejects the offer, she will be seen as partisan and still get all the blame for the flood dis-organisation.

Exactly my thoughts. Win/win situation for Abhisit, lose/lose for Yingluck.

[ivowatson]

Do you mean Thaksin, Chalerm, Banharn and Sanan? Or do you think they see themselves as peasants on black buffaloes?

Stand up comedian. I wondered when the wonderful elites were going to come riding in on their white horses.

[mca]

"Abhisit stands ready to tackle the situation and help the people," he said.

" But could he keep his options open as he's going bungee jumping in New Zealand next Friday for a week followed by a 3-day 2-night Bangkok Post deal to Disneyland Hong Kong with Suthep Thaugsuban." he added.

[anterian]

I think most people can see through Abhisit's plans, whether the ordinary Thai will is another matter. But his Maldive's trip was a definite shot in the foot.