Lite Beer Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Reshuffle aimed at putting able people in right jobs: PM The Nation on Sunday BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Yingluck made the remark on her weekly television programme. The premier said she would go on a roadshow this month to promote trade and investment. Yingluck said there were two reasons for the latest Cabinet reshuffle: the departure of deputy premier Yongyuth Wichaidit and the resignation of Teera Wongsamut as minister of agriculture. The prime minister said it was not a major Cabinet reshuffle, but an opportunity to assign five deputy premiers to oversee ministries that suited their skills. Yingluck said she would personally oversee security in the deep South, with some assistance from Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung, although there would be no major change in the security structure. The prime minister will travel to Vientiane tomorrow to attend the Asia Europe Meeting, which will bring together leaders from 49 countries. Yingluck said she would use the opportunity to promote Thailand, especially its economy, politics and culture and the readiness of transport infrastructure on both land and sea to usher in the Asean Economic Community in 2015. On Thursday and Friday, the prime minister said she would visit Bali, Indonesia to attend the fifth regional democracy summit and soon after make an official visit to the United Kingdom. With an entourage of 50 business representatives, she would promote bilateral trade, investment and tourism between the two countries, she said. Yingluck said she would be meeting government-funded Thai students in the UK. In late November, she will visit Cambodia to attend the Asean Summit. Yingluck also invited Thais to watch the royal barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River, which will take place on Friday. -- The Nation 2012-11-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardtongue Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries Doesn't qualify if she means 'able' physically or mentally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post asiawatcher Posted November 4, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2012 Why she did not put the right people in the right roles from day one to allow them time to assess and structure their portfolios, then action positive moves, simply proves her inabilities of how 'suitable' she was to be a PM. But now of course, once entrenched, the puppet master is controlling her and telling her what to do. A waste of a year? Hardly, so much has already been stolen by the cronies she was told to use as her opening cabinet, it has been a grand old party to date, but now reality bites, she has to actually do something to retain votes or flame out as the worst PM up front of a puppet Govt the country has ever had. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 What a novel, and brilliant, idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 "Able people." Boy oh boy these Thais. They have so many able people it's hard to choose. With Thais, one is more able than the other. So it's always most difficult to screen them out so that she gets only the cream of the crop so to speak. But anyone she chooses will be able otherwise they wouldn't have already been in high paying important posts. So she just has to choose those who are more able than them. But as long as they are Thai they will be able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerdee123 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 need to rotate and give everyone a go at the buffet table ... I'm curious as to whether former cabinet members or MPs get a pension in Thailand ... or are they simply expected to sufficiently help themselves while they hold the reigns of power ... or both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOODLOVER Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sounds like the shopping spree is about to commence with 50 of her closest friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEL1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Reshuffle aimed at putting able people in right jobs: PM I'm afraid that won't warrant a 'reshuffle'. It will warrant a complete replacement of all members of the party - top down. -mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 This being Yingluck's third attempt, she doesn't seem to do a very good job at putting the right people in the right jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Love the cartoon ... but why does PM-Yingluck look like Dracula ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wonder if Yingluck could spell the words "able people" or if she knows what it´s mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEL1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Love the cartoon ... but why does PM-Yingluck look like Dracula ? Personally, I think she looks more like 'Tommy Cooper'. She's a magic as he was, as well! -mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker69 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Wonder if Yingluck could spell the words "able people" or if she knows what it´s mean? She is a clone, remember? Her brother must be Count Dracula then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrysteve Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) The key questions is Able to do What! Now where the hell is that DAM THINK TANK?????????? out on a PISS; again. Edited November 4, 2012 by jerrysteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 'Able' in Thailand means you have to know how to open the till ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOboe57 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 And in 6 months from now we will be hearing the same mantra again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Reshuffle aimed at putting culpable people in right jobs: PM I think the writer used the wrong word. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp2002 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 "Aimed at putting the right embezzlers in the right jobs " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidu Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 What's her definition of 'able'? If actions and results are any indication, her definition of able is: >>> able to visit Thaksin often >>> able to bow low to Thaksin, and laugh hardily at all his jokes >>> able to keep secrets about the Red Shirt riots in Bangkok in 2009 and 2010 >>> adept at going to all the right functions (funurals, brithdays, weddings, royal/sangha events) and acting exactly as expected. In contrast, a good leader would appoint 'able' people who: >>> had leadership qualities, including wisdom >>> could think creatively, independently, innovatively >>> were knowledgable about their specialty topic, and the world in general >>> weren't immersed in superstition (oops, that eliminates every Thai person) >>> were knowledgable about the sciences >>> were genuinely compassionate, not just saying proper things, or making correct movements for cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Does that include putting herself in charge of security matters because there was no man in the PTP able to do the job? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 This being Yingluck's third attempt, she doesn't seem to do a very good job at putting the right people in the right jobs. Square pegs and round holes! All very difficult being a PM. Must give everyone a chance at the gravy train, and pander to big bothers latest wishes, while still leaving time to plan and execute all those shopping trips at tax payers expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Whenever I see a government minister dressed in white like above for some reason it always makes me want to ask for "Two choc ices and a ninety nine please." Edited November 4, 2012 by bigbamboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEL1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Be fair. She's got a 'uniform'. She is very important, you know! -mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Let's hope it's third time lucky for Yingluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Be fair. She's got a 'uniform'. She is very important, you know! -mel. On this photo I'm in uniform, but I wasn't really important. I just had to stand there presenting arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries. Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Be fair. She's got a 'uniform'. She is very important, you know! -mel. On this photo I'm in uniform, but I wasn't really important. I just had to stand there presenting arms Well rubi, at least another feather in your cap eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 ""Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday defended the recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was not a major overhaul and was aimed at putting able people in the right ministries."" Not a major overhaul, just putting able people in the right ministries. makes you wonder whatever happened with the initial handpicking based on 'knowledge', capabilities', 'potential' and 'suitability'. Probably Pheu Thai just has an enormous pool of such people BTW a topic from two days ago showed the 'not major' number of new cabinet members "Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, centre front row, joins a group photo session with her 23 newly appointed Cabinet members at Government House yesterday." Be fair. She's got a 'uniform'. She is very important, you know! -mel. On this photo I'm in uniform, but I wasn't really important. I just had to stand there presenting arms Well rubi, at least another feather in your cap eh? Correct, old chap. Now if only I had Thai citizenship I would probably qualify for a position in PM Yingluck's cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Yingluck said she would personally oversee security in the deep South, with some assistance from Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung, although there would be no major change in the security structure. Wow with this added responsibility on Super Chalerm he will probably have to double the daily intake of his ear medication. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleG Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Able people... right, such as: The appointment of General Prin Suvanadat as deputy transport minister in Yingluck Shinawatra's Cabinet was not a surprise. Prin was a highly trusted classmate of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra while they were in the Armed Forces Academies Prep School (Pre-Cadet) Class 10. ... "It's not too difficult. Everybody knows about the work (needed) on transportation, as all people have experience of it. They cannot go anywhere unless there is transportation," he said. I use transportation, thus I am qualified. I suppose the base requirement for being Finance Minister then, would be being able to shop and put loose change in a piggy bank? The qualifications needed for a post are quite explicit: I am a friend of (ex-) PM Thaksin (and so) I had a chance to be considered and offered this opportunity to work (as deputy transport minister)," Prin frankly admitted when asked whether the chance came due to his abilities or his connection. Abilities or connections? Connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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