Thai Party Leaders Attend Reconciliation Lunch Meeting

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Party leaders attend reconciliation luncheon

The Nation

Matubhum Party leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin on Friday hosted a luncheon for party leaders to sound out their opinions on mending fences.

Sonthi, in his capacity as chairman of the House committee on reconciliation, invited all leaders whose parties won House seats in the July 3 elections.

Leaders at the lunchoen included Democrat Abhisit Vejjajiva, Yongyuth Wichaidit from Pheu Thai, Chumpol Silapa-archa from Chart Thai Pattana, Chaovarat Chanweerakul from Bhum Jai Thai, Purachai Piumsombun from Rak Santi, Chuwit Kamolvisit from Rak Prathet Thai and Apirat Sirinawin from Mahachon.

Chart Pattana Puea Pandin MP Prasert Boonchaisuk was present in lieu of his party leader and Industry Minister Wannarat Charnnukul who had a prior engagement at the BOI Fair.

Palang Chon MP Santsak Ngampichet attended the lunchoen on his party leader's behalf. Although Chao Maneewong is the party leader, the de facto head of Palang Chon is actually barred party executive Sonthaya Kunplome. Santsak is one of Sonthaya's in-laws.

Sonthi voiced optimism that the gathering of party leaders would bode well for bringing about reconciliation.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined the invitation because she was not a party leader although she said she was willing to join the reconciliation process at a later date.

-- The Nation 2012-01-06

[pedro01]

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined the invitation because she was not a party leader although she said she was willing to join the reconciliation process at a later date."

Speechless!

[whybother]

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined the invitation because she was not a party leader although she said she was willing to join the reconciliation process at a later date.

Yingluck obviously isn't interested in reconciliation.

[Insight]

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined the invitation because she was not a party leader although she said she was willing to join the reconciliation process at a later date."

Speechless!

A relatively sane and somewhat reassuring article ruined by that absolute jaw-dropper of a sentence.

W. T. F. ?

[weka]

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra declined the invitation because she was not a party leader although she said she was willing to join the reconciliation process at a later date."

I predict this girl's going to resign in a flood of crocodile tears before July

[whybother]

Just to save a couple of posters some time:-

"It's a non-issue and, anyway, she had more important appointments". (TL / GK)

[DocN]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

[philw]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader , so why should she attend a meeting of party leaders..........

[Thaddeus]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

And you are surprised that people pounce on it?

[philw]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

And you are surprised that people pounce on it?

Quite so.

Yongyuth Wichaidit is actually the party leader.

[phiphidon]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

And you are surprised that people pounce on it?

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

How can I put this? She is not Party Leader of the PTP. Yongyuth Wichaidit was elected Party leader on Dec 7th 2008. That is why he attended a meeting of Party Leaders.

There , that wasn't so hard was it?

[Moruya]

To be very fair, YS may well have been either snipping ribbons and munching OTOP kanom at Muang Thong or masticating her way through cucumber sandwiches with the generals.

Either way plunging the country trillions of baht further into debt, deciding which ministries take what slice of the pie, dealing with the floods in the south and national reconciliation just can't compete.

[phiphidon]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

And you are surprised that people pounce on it?

Quite so.

Yongyuth Wichaidit is actually the party leader.

Await the replies...........Well, anyway, she should have attended etc etc (Edit to add - They've started, see above)

[Crushdepth]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

[philw]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

Yes,

Quite clever placement and politics that, would you not agree ??

[Moruya]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

I guess Mister Doo Yen needs some time away from leading crack teams into old people's houses to shoot hundreds of bullets into the walls and refrigerator

[Insight]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

And you are surprised that people pounce on it?

It is one thing to obviously not be the party leader, it is a quite different thing to come out and say it.

How can I put this? She is not Party Leader of the PTP. Yongyuth Wichaidit was elected Party leader on Dec 7th 2008. That is why he attended a meeting of Party Leaders.

There , that wasn't so hard was it?

But don't you think it might do her already bottom-of-the-barrel credibility some good if she actually turned up for such a meeting? She represents the Phua Thai party to many in this country - supporters and opposition alike.

(Yes, yes... We all know who really represents the Phua Thai party. But if he didn't exist we wouldn't need "reconciliation"....)

[SomTumTiger]

Why do you all pick on that ONE none- sensical sentence in a non- sensical article?

It's the rabid sheep reflex, they can't help it.

Of little concern is the fact that PM is not the party leader , so why should she attend a meeting of party leaders..........

That sound is Phil scraping the bottom of the barrel to defend his chosen sock puppet.

[SomTumTiger]

I could reconcile the country easily. Just need a banana peel, a marble floor and a hotel in Dubai, all at one exact moment - presto - reconciled.

[MILT]

I could reconcile the country easily. Just need a banana peel, a marble floor and a hotel in Dubai, all at one exact moment - presto - reconciled.

If only............

[wxyz]

yingluck is NOT intellectually competent to be PM

that is painfully obvious

had she been from the DEM party, the PTP supporters would be shouting it from the roof tops

the yingluck/PTP administration has demonstrated time and time again it is corrupt from the top to the bottom

[OzMick]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

Yes,

Quite clever placement and politics that, would you not agree ??

Especially when you intend to break electoral laws - vote-buying, participation of banned politicians, intimidation, etc.

[OzMick]

Not like her to miss a free lunch - something better on offer perhaps, or off on that long weekend that started 2pm Thursday.

[Siam Simon]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

Yes,

Quite clever placement and politics that, would you not agree ??

Especially when you intend to break electoral laws - vote-buying, participation of banned politicians, intimidation, etc.

"participation of banned politicians" Why did you have to drag the previous government into the discussion, Mick ?

[OzMick]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

Yes,

Quite clever placement and politics that, would you not agree ??

Especially when you intend to break electoral laws - vote-buying, participation of banned politicians, intimidation, etc.

"participation of banned politicians" Why did you have to drag the previous government into the discussion, Mick ?

Glad you agree that all should be accountable under the law.

[geriatrickid]

The collective ignorance displayed in this thread is not a surprise. Let's review;

- Matubhum Party leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin on Friday hosted a luncheon for party leaders.

- Party leaders or their designates attended.

- Yongyuth Wichaidit the leader of the PTP attended. He is also a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

- A courtesy invitation was extended to the prime Minister.

And yet, the caustic commentators cry out, the PM wasn't there. Apparently some people are clueless or so blinded by bitter hate or incapable of basic reading comprehension skills to understand that it was it was a luncheon intended for party leaders, not house leaders. The issues discussed were in respect to political positions which are the domain of party leaders. Chart Pattana Puea Pandin MP Prasert Boonchaisuk was present in lieu of his party leader and Industry Minister Wannarat Charnnukul who had a prior engagement at the BOI Fair. I note that there is no criticism of the missing Chart pattana leader. Some will say, but Abhisit attended. Yes, and what's the point? Maybe the man has extra time on his hands, or more likely because he is party leader. Who knows. The fact remains that this luncheon did not require the PM's presence as it was a meeting for PARTY LEADERS. The most senior representative of the PTP was present, so there is absolutely no basis upon which to criticize the PM.

To those that do not understand the difference between party leader, house leader, and PM, I suggest that they consider enrolling in the introductory Thai political studies course at Mahidol or Chula, assuming they have the academic qualifications. Failing that, they should seek out some education on political organization.

Despite another rational and explicit explanation, I am sure the petty bigots will continue with their expressions of unmitigated hate.Is it any wonder why many Thais have disdain for such people?

[Siam Simon]

Glad you agree that all should be accountable under the law.

Yes, I do, Mick. And I say all[/] should be accountable under the law, including an army chief of staff who lied at a press conference in defence of a fake bomb detector that is the subject of a major criminal investigation in the UK. And a Democrat deputy PM who was at the forefront of organising an illegal militia to stir up trouble at a major international conference in Jomtien ? Don't you agree, surely, that this should be about sorting all this nonsense out, rather than just ridding the political scene of one particular faction?

[Siam Simon]

cut///I am sure the petty bigots will continue with their expressions of unmitigated hate.Is it any wonder why many Thais have disdain for such people?

From my experience, no. It's not.

[Siripon]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

I guess Mister Doo Yen needs some time away from leading crack teams into old people's houses to shoot hundreds of bullets into the walls and refrigerator

A different Yongyut. This Yongyut, holding the second most important portfolio in the country, Interior Minister, is well known for being completely unknown. He disappeared during the floods and during his time as party 'leader', he has tried to resign several times.

An utter farce.

[geriatrickid]

She is "not a party leader" or member of the executive in order to avoid being disqualified from politics if PTP gets dissolved for electoral fraud (again).

I guess Mister Doo Yen needs some time away from leading crack teams into old people's houses to shoot hundreds of bullets into the walls and refrigerator

A different Yongyut. This Yongyut, holding the second most important portfolio in the country, Interior Minister, is well known for being completely unknown. He disappeared during the floods and during his time as party 'leader', he has tried to resign several times.

An utter farce.

So unknown that you know him enough to pass judgement.