webfact Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 UN honours Yingluck THE NATION BANGKOK: -- The United Nations will present a plaque to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in recognition of her role in encouraging more women to get involved in disaster-reduction efforts in Asia. Margareta Wahlstrom, the UN secretary-general's special representative for disaster-risk reduction, will presenting the plaque to Yingluck at a ceremony to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus tomorrow. The theme for the day this year is "Women and Girls: The Invisible Force of Resilience". The prime minister is being recognised for "her commitment to empower more women on disaster-risk reduction in Asia", the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction said. Yingluck has assigned Science Minister Plodprasob Surassawadee to accept the award on her behalf because she will be busy recording her television show ahead of her trip to Kuwait next week, where she will attend the Asia Cooperation Dialogue. -- The Nation 2012-10-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOboe57 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yingluck has assigned Science Minister Plodprasob Surassawadee to accept the award on her behalf because she will be busy recording her television show [...] Glad to see the Lady knows to set her priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOODLOVER Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Flood fashion award, is this new? http://www.nationmultimedia.com/life/Crisis-no-excuse-for-being-un-chic-30167890.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Which disaster did she encourage women to get involved in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siampolee Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 ''Do not accept this award personally little sister, the United Nations is neither your father nor your mother. I am the omnipotent one who must be obeyed.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Yup, she is encouraging other women to get involved disaster reduction Now it would be great if she got involved instead of circling the country looking for photo ops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chiangmaikelly Posted October 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post saltandpepper Posted October 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? Maybe you should start by telling us which one she has. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rubl Posted October 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? Now let me see ... - Thai national --> check - smiling --> check - bad English --> check - evasive, non-confrontational --> check - has mobile --> check - loves family, takes care of brother(s) --> check - corrupt --> FAIL, too rich to need to be 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Token gesture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 her role in encouraging more women to get involved in disaster-reduction efforts Getting caught up neck deep in floodwater at your own house, nothing beats getting involved like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fareastguy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 UN honours for empty words: What next ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? Now let me see ... - Thai national --> check - smiling --> check - bad English --> check - evasive, non-confrontational --> check - has mobile --> check - loves family, takes care of brother(s) --> check - corrupt --> FAIL, too rich to need to be See I told you. Be nicer to the lady she is a national treasure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Ah i get it. Last years flood was hands on disaster training for millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pormax Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 How much money was handed over to get this award!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiawatcher Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Not even news worthy. Coercion not encouragement from the UN and such a lame topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 How much money was handed over to get this award!!! Probably have away some elite cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozfromoz Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Not even news worthy. Coercion not encouragement from the UN and such a lame topic. Of course it's not newsworthy. It's a story about something positive in the current government, but hasn't stopped the knocker brigade here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? Now let me see ... - Thai national --> check - smiling --> check - bad English --> check - evasive, non-confrontational --> check - has mobile --> check - loves family, takes care of brother(s) --> check - corrupt --> FAIL, too rich to need to be See I told you. Be nicer to the lady she is a national treasure. Surely you mean " Her family has the national treasure"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Not even news worthy. Coercion not encouragement from the UN and such a lame topic. Nonsense. What is good for Yingluck is good for Thailand. She is the symbol of Thailand. The more Indians see her beautiful face the more tourist dollars come into Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Say what????????? Did anybody from the Yingluck administration pay the UN money under the table or what???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Why don't you guys give her a break. She's the perfect symbol for Thailand. Tell me a quality that is embodied in Thai society that she does not have? Now let me see ... - Thai national --> check - smiling --> check - bad English --> check - evasive, non-confrontational --> check - has mobile --> check - loves family, takes care of brother(s) --> check - corrupt --> FAIL, too rich to need to be See I told you. Be nicer to the lady she is a national treasure. Surely you mean " Her family has the national treasure"? We all know that's a joke and who has the real money round these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaka Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Quote// Margareta Wahlstrom, the UN secretary-general's special representative for disaster-risk reduction, will presenting the plaque to Yingluck at a ceremony to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus tomorrow Unquote//. Margot Wahlstrom has about as much knowledge about disaster-risk reduction as Yingluck Shinawatra so it makes sense that this nonsense plaque should be presented to the Minister of flood prevention and any other upcoming risk/event in Thailand as he surely has the competence. Laurel and Hardy could not have done this better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfrommanteo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 This just goes to show what a joke the UN is. What a bunch of facists, patting each other on the back. Of course they love her, she's a dictator wanna be's sister. Next, she and her brother will share the Nobel Peace Prize, and Obama will present it. (Remember him, Mr. Peace, who has bombed many more than his predecessor? Drones? Nobel Peace Prize is a joke, too.). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Not even news worthy. Coercion not encouragement from the UN and such a lame topic. Of course it's not newsworthy. It's a story about something positive in the current government, but hasn't stopped the knocker brigade here. Stop them....they are struggling to move up a gear as their vain attempts are exposed more frequently as futile Yingluck is popular despite her obvious links to her brother......can you feel the pain on Tvisa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Not even news worthy. Coercion not encouragement from the UN and such a lame topic. Of course it's not newsworthy. It's a story about something positive in the current government, but hasn't stopped the knocker brigade here. Stop them....they are struggling to move up a gear as their vain attempts are exposed more frequently as futile Yingluck is popular despite her obvious links to her brother......can you feel the pain on Tvisa? No doubt this will add to the pain and somehow be denied........... 83 % of those polled want the PM to continue. http://asiancorrespondent.com/author/bangkokpundit/ http://asiancorrespondent.com/89907/polls-on-the-1-year-mark-of-the-yingluck-government/ Q2: Political strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats between Puea Thai and the Democrats (จุดแข็ง (Strengths) จุดอ่อน (Weaknesses) โอกาส (Opportunities) ปัญหาอุปสรรค (Threats) ในทางการเมือง ระหว่างพรรรคเพื่อไทย และพรรคประชาธิปัตย์) Microsoft Excel BP: This isn’t good for the Democrats. Q3: Should Yingluck be given the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสนายกรัฐมนตรียิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตรทำงานต่อไ)? 1. Yes, she should have the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสทำงานต่อไป), 83.6% 2. No, she should not have the opportunity (ไม่ควรให้โอกาส), 16.4% Q4: What period of time would you support the current government under Yingluck to continue working (ช่วงเวลาที่สนับสนุนให้รัฐบาลชุดปัจจุบันภายใต้การนำของ นางสาวยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร ทำงานต่อไป)? 1. Less than 6 months, 14.7% 2. 6-12 months, 10% 3. 1-2 years, 20.1% 4. More than 2 years until the end of its term, 55.2% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 No doubt this will add to the pain and somehow be denied........... 83 % of those polled want the PM to continue. http://asiancorrespo.../bangkokpundit/ http://asiancorrespo...uck-government/ Q2: Political strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats between Puea Thai and the Democrats (จุดแข็ง (Strengths) จุดอ่อน (Weaknesses) โอกาส (Opportunities) ปัญหาอุปสรรค (Threats) ในทางการเมือง ระหว่างพรรรคเพื่อไทย และพรรคประชาธิปัตย์) Microsoft Excel BP: This isn’t good for the Democrats. Q3: Should Yingluck be given the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสนายกรัฐมนตรียิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตรทำงานต่อไ)? 1. Yes, she should have the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสทำงานต่อไป), 83.6% 2. No, she should not have the opportunity (ไม่ควรให้โอกาส), 16.4% Q4: What period of time would you support the current government under Yingluck to continue working (ช่วงเวลาที่สนับสนุนให้รัฐบาลชุดปัจจุบันภายใต้การนำของ นางสาวยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร ทำงานต่อไป)? 1. Less than 6 months, 14.7% 2. 6-12 months, 10% 3. 1-2 years, 20.1% 4. More than 2 years until the end of its term, 55.2% It's good that people understand that a legal government should be able to see out it's term. Beats having riots and gun toting protesters in the streets trying to overthrow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) I think I know how the poor lady must feel…. I have also been in a situation (in University) where I had presented something by just reading copied text. In other words, I had no clue what I was talking about. Very embarrassing… You still don't. Why not? I would imagine it is becaue you know nothing about Thailand but I'm not sure. As a start, try to understand your own shortcomings and slowly people will respect you for what you are but I am not sure. Don't give up. Edited October 12, 2012 by Nickymaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 No doubt this will add to the pain and somehow be denied........... 83 % of those polled want the PM to continue. http://asiancorrespo.../bangkokpundit/ http://asiancorrespo...uck-government/ Q2: Political strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats between Puea Thai and the Democrats (จุดแข็ง (Strengths) จุดอ่อน (Weaknesses) โอกาส (Opportunities) ปัญหาอุปสรรค (Threats) ในทางการเมือง ระหว่างพรรรคเพื่อไทย และพรรคประชาธิปัตย์) Microsoft Excel BP: This isn’t good for the Democrats. Q3: Should Yingluck be given the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสนายกรัฐมนตรียิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตรทำงานต่อไ)? 1. Yes, she should have the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสทำงานต่อไป), 83.6% 2. No, she should not have the opportunity (ไม่ควรให้โอกาส), 16.4% Q4: What period of time would you support the current government under Yingluck to continue working (ช่วงเวลาที่สนับสนุนให้รัฐบาลชุดปัจจุบันภายใต้การนำของ นางสาวยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร ทำงานต่อไป)? 1. Less than 6 months, 14.7% 2. 6-12 months, 10% 3. 1-2 years, 20.1% 4. More than 2 years until the end of its term, 55.2% It's good that people understand that a legal government should be able to see out it's term. Beats having riots and gun toting protesters in the streets trying to overthrow it. Absolutely agree. Please inform the military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) No doubt this will add to the pain and somehow be denied........... 83 % of those polled want the PM to continue. http://asiancorrespo.../bangkokpundit/ http://asiancorrespo...uck-government/ Q2: Political strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats between Puea Thai and the Democrats (จุดแข็ง (Strengths) จุดอ่อน (Weaknesses) โอกาส (Opportunities) ปัญหาอุปสรรค (Threats) ในทางการเมือง ระหว่างพรรรคเพื่อไทย และพรรคประชาธิปัตย์) Microsoft Excel BP: This isn’t good for the Democrats. Q3: Should Yingluck be given the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสนายกรัฐมนตรียิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตรทำงานต่อไ)? 1. Yes, she should have the opportunity to continue to work (ควรให้โอกาสทำงานต่อไป), 83.6% 2. No, she should not have the opportunity (ไม่ควรให้โอกาส), 16.4% Q4: What period of time would you support the current government under Yingluck to continue working (ช่วงเวลาที่สนับสนุนให้รัฐบาลชุดปัจจุบันภายใต้การนำของ นางสาวยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร ทำงานต่อไป)? 1. Less than 6 months, 14.7% 2. 6-12 months, 10% 3. 1-2 years, 20.1% 4. More than 2 years until the end of its term, 55.2% It's good that people understand that a legal government should be able to see out it's term. Beats having riots and gun toting protesters in the streets trying to overthrow it. What if the legally elected government does illegal things? Remember that if you are elected it doesn't mean you can create your own laws and start treating the country as if it was yours. Edited October 12, 2012 by Nickymaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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