Yingluck Voted Most Creative Politician

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Yingluck voted most creative politician

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is voted the most creative politician in 2012 in a poll by Bangkok University.

While Yingluck wins the 52.1 per cent score, trailing behind are former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (16.3 per cent), Chuwit Kamolvisit (15.3 per cent), Chalerm Yoobamrung (7.1 per cent) and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (2.6 per cent).

The poll was conducted during Dec 15-20, covering 1,275 respondents in all parts of the country. In the survey, respondents were not given choices.

Asked to name the most creative government projects, the respondents cited the rice-pledging scheme (18.1 per cent), the first-car buyer scheme (16.4 per cent) and the Bt300 minimum wage (13.8 per cent).

On the public/private organisations with the most creative image, the Royal Thai Army won 8.9 per cent, followed by Siam Cement Group (8.7 per cent), TV Channel 3 (8.5 per cent), PTT (7.9 per cent) and the National Police Bureau (7.7 per cent).

-- The Nation 2012-12-26

[philw]

I guess quite a few won't like this....

[thaicbr]

I guess quite a few won't like this....

Won't like what. The survey is correct the schemes have been very creative. Especially some of the untruths and creative accounting

The truth about these schemes will come in years to come when Thailand is still paying for them. That's the truth of it.

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[Soutpeel]

I guess quite a few won't like this....

Won't like what. The survey is correct the schemes have been very creative. Especially some of the untruths and creative accounting

The truth about these schemes will come in years to come when Thailand is still paying for them. That's the truth of it.

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You will notice the most creative one hasnt been listed....the one relating to getting her brother back in the country in the name of "reconciliation"...

[AleG]

Reading (poorly) from scripts, revamping her brother's policies and removing taxes from car sales is being creative? Who knew?

[Thait Spot]

Hahahaha!

Poor old Thaksin's lost his mojo

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[edwinchester]

"Thak look. I'm using a crayon!"

"That's called creativity sis".

[Hugo6]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

[gerry1011]

I guess quite a few won't like this....

[dickyknee]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

"people" as in 1275 people.

[Lite Beer]

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[Bluespunk]

Does creative mean lies or making up policies on the spot here?

[whybother]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

It says nothing about whether they like it or not. It just says that people think it's "creative". Some people think that it's creative how she syphons tax payers money into her friends accounts.

[Pimay1]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

"people" as in 1275 people.

huge percentage of the population for sure.

1275/63000000 = 0.00002

[gerry1011]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

"people" as in 1275 people.

huge percentage of the population for sure.

1275/63000000 = 0.00002

Even if it had been done with 10, 20, ... 50 percent of the population, ... quite a few still would not have liked it

[dickyknee]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

"people" as in 1275 people.

huge percentage of the population for sure.

1275/63000000 = 0.00002

oops i'm wrong. 52.1% of 1275 people.

so it should be "people" as in 664.275 people.

[Misterwhisper]

"Asked to name the most creative government projects, the respondents cited the rice-pledging scheme (18.1 per cent), the first-car buyer scheme (16.4 per cent) and the Bt300 minimum wage (13.8 per cent)."

Why credit Yingluck with "creativity" for the rice-pledging scheme and the Bt300 minimum wage policy? If I remember right, those two at least were already touted during PTP's pre-election campaign. It's not like she's personally devised them either. And as per the first-car buyer scheme, I really don't know, although I doubt here as well that it was her personal idea.

However, she IS quite creative in constantly coming up with new excuses why she cannot attend parliamentary sessions.

[thaicbr]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

Who wouldn't like being given money. Which is effectively what these creative schemes are. Actually what is surprising and good is that the percentages are not higher. Maybe some Thais are seeing through the bullshit.

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[sunshine51]

I agree...Yingluck is very "creative"...especially in the ladies apparel department.

[Thai at Heart]

Who the hell comes up with these ridiculous surveys???

[TheGhostWithin]

Most poles which feature Yingluck seem to have her coming outright between 49-53%, has anyone else noticed this? Perhaps there is no differentiation in the eyes of the public between "popularity", and the actual question being asked in each particular pole. I like Larb too, but I would not vote it the most healthy meal, the most popular meal, the most creative meal to cook, the most exciting meal, all at once. Something tells me some in the Thai public, either through being deceived or by pure lack of differentiation between what the question was and what larb is to them, might.

Interesting to see Abhisit has a low rating, could this indicate his overall popularity has dropped in light of the recent murder accusations? If only he were more corrupt, because as we know corruption is good, clap clap.

Curiously, why is a fugitive outlaw who is currently in exodus holding no title or position whatsoever in current Thai politics allowed to feature in this pole? I accuse the posting editor of attempting to promote the political status of a corrupt politician currently on the run. Is editorial activity this legal or does it demonstrate a lack of respect for the king by suggesting that one can continue to operate within the doors of politics after serious acts are committed and that his laws should not be upheld? I believe they should in every case, and the inception of this persons name into this pole is against the ideals of the law.

[MaxLee]

How much did Pheu Thai pay the Bangkok University agency to keep their FACE shut????

[Bluespunk]

Who the hell comes up with these ridiculous surveys???

Totally agree with you, what depresses me though is that I keep reading them.

[Thait Spot]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

Vote PTP and get free money.

The pinnacle of creativity in world politics. You can hear the ink being scrawled over Yingluck's Mein Kampf (mit meiner Sprache)

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[culicine]

this survey basically says that people like what she is doing.

they like the rice pledging, the new car program.

they like the minimum wage too.

so much for the conventional wisdom spewed here

"people" as in 1275 people.

huge percentage of the population for sure.

1275/63000000 = 0.00002

Even if it had been done with 10, 20, ... 50 percent of the population, ... quite a few still would not have liked it

People will like whatever puts money in their pockets. To hell with what is best for the country....

[Globeman]

She and her gang were certainly very creative when they created new theories about international trade with the ridiculous rice subsidy. Basically, their theory says that market forces don't apply because Thailand is special. As the number one rice exporter, they could increase the global price by 50% and no other countries would react to undercut them, like say, India, Burma and Vietnam.

But whoops!! Turns out Thailand isn't so special after all. It is rather like the fight fantasy where the guy just stands there with his hands at his sides while you punch him in the face. It doesn't work that way.

[DekDaeng]

I think the most creative bit should go to her for the murder charges against previous PM, ignoring the 2,000 to 3,000 pot'l similar cases that could be brought against another former PM.

[Chrisswe]

Yes she is the real developer of Thailand ! The only problem for Thailand future is Abhisit, Suthep Democratic Party PAD and there's cronys .

[MaxLee]

The cost of living isn't going up, it's just your imagination

Children will be smarter with tablets

[Bluespunk]

Yes she is the real developer of Thailand ! The only problem for Thailand future is Abhisit, Suthep Democratic Party PAD and there's cronys .

The only thing PT are developing is the scope for corruption, insider dealing and specific wealth creation for themselves and their cronies. Granted they are very creative in this field.

Edited December 26, 2012 by Bluespunk