P M Pledges To Work At Her Fullest Capacity Without Discouragement

[Lite Beer]

PM pledges to work at her fullest capacity without discouragement

BANGKOK, Dec 30 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday pledged that she will work to her fullest capacity without discouragement and insisted time would prove her performance, while urging all parties to end conflicts to help the country move forward.

The premier gave an interview with media at Government House today saying her government has only eight months to drive and solidify the government's policies as the first six months of her work after taking office was dealing with the country's worst flooding in history while another six months were spent in post-flood rehabilitation.

Ms Yingluck conceded that the government's work at the early stages had some obstacles and concerns from the public. But she was willing to adjust and improve the government's performance in the second year.

"I can't say that I am perfect but I can say that I am very willing to serve the public," said the premier. "Some people may love (me), while others may not, and I can accept that."

Ms Yingluck said she will improve her work capacity in two ways. The first is through leadership, she said she needs time to prove her leadership to the public as she is also new to politics but she will work to her fullest capacity.

The second, the premier said, is working effectively with her cabinet and the government which is a massive organization. The first year is therefore a period of adjustment, but she pledged to take criticisms and concerns and fix them for general advancement of the country.

"I am ready and I am not discouraged," stated Ms Yingluck. "Time will be the ultimate judge and the people will be the ones who decide."

For the government's policies to be highlighted in 2013, the prime minister said the government will continue and follow up with urgent policies implemented from the first year and will focus on the country's development with long term stability, including water management, agricultural zoning to increase productivity, the promotion of alternative energy and the development of human resources and quality of life.

Ms Yingluck said the year 2013 will also be the year of children, women and disabled people are well taken care of and receive equal treatment, with One Stop Service.

She added the government will also adjust its workflow by using technology to facilitate the work in order to reduce risk and corruption.

Regarding the political issue, the premier thanked the Opposition for working with the government, including scrutiny of the government's work and their role in legislative body.

Ms Yingluck however called on all parties and all colour factions to help end conflict in society, while remaining active participants in the democratic system. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2012-12-30

[Ricardo]

One can only wish her luck, and hope that she will feel able to start, sometime soon ?

I recall wishing her luck, seventeen months ago, too.

Perhaps she got waylaid by the need to carry out what-seems-like-several Cabinet-reorganisations ?

Apropos of which, did we have one this month yet, or is it still in the planning/denial-stages ?

[Skywalker69]

"I can't say that I am perfect but I can say that I am very willing to serve the public," said the premier.

Well thats about time. What does big brother says about that?

[rubl]

It's too early to tell, please give me some time, we just started. Even my trusty righthand Dept. PM Pol. Captain Chalerm is still busy with his three-months problem solving projects.

Luckily the reduction in Corporate tax rate was done just before flooding started, in September 2011 that is. K. Thaksin's passport delivered with offices flooded, THB 400 billion pledged on rice and other foodstuff. But we didn't really get started yet.

BTW this is my travel itenary for the coming months. I'm off to promote Thailand, nothing really important happening in parliament anyway. Bye for now

[Thai at Heart]

Seems google translate is working overtime.

[singa-traz]

Let's all wish her good luck for 2013 ... (3 times)

[Bluespunk]

Hilarious. She should give more interviews.

[slapout]

That pesky flood has caught more blame for problems involving thailand in its entirity even though it affected a relative small physical part of the country.

If the PM admits to inexperience in government, feels she is qualified to be PM, maybe she should get more involved in same on a personal level, with some orginal thoughts/action.

I would judge her most successful accomplishment to date is the personal PR campaign of interviews, photo shoots, and travel, which do seem to have been time consuming , costly in monetary terms, and have accomplished very little for the Thai population.

The cumbs that have been thrown out to the people have been much advertised and each project probably secure old supporters as well as new ones. It could be judged as an attempt to secure the number of voters the government is seeking in its quest to rewite various Thai laws. Again a good way look busy/concerned but in reality, just another method of achieving one man/family desires/ambition.

[Rancid]

Well regardless what the cynics might say, I think this is fabulous news and I'm personally very excited.

[Pimay1]

Well regardless what the cynics might say, I think this is fabulous news and I'm personally very excited.

My brother-in-law gets excited whe he sees an Isuzu truck. I'll have to introduce you to him.

[bigbamboo]

Whilst we all desire she can do her best for the country over the next twelve months these comments really are the utterings of a political ingenue.

Hopefully a lot has been lost in translation.

[hellodolly]

What a load of crap.

Her idea of working together is for her to say sh-t and the Democrats and all the other parties say what color and how high.

She wants them to work together so she has her yes men filing stupid law suits against the Dem's spends more time trying to get her brother back and posing for photo ops than she does in running the country.

It wouldn't surprise me if she had been in office for a month before she found out where it was.

That is not to say I don't wish her well but she has given me no reason to believe it will happen.

[TomTao]

I wish the PM well for the coming year, but I wonder whose interest and needs she actually gives priority to, the good of the country or family interests?

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[rubl]

I wish the PM well for the coming year, but I wonder whose interest and needs she actually gives priority to, the good of the country or family interests?

Rumour has it some consider that to be the same

[MaiChai]

How long does she need to get into the job?

If she isn't up to it, then she should give the reins up to someone who is?

Hint: someone with experience and is capable?

In the real world, those who can't do the job get fired and replaced with someone who can?

Unless of course you are put in the job to keep others off the patch

[rubl]

How long does she need to get into the job?

If she isn't up to it, then she should give the reins up to someone who is?

Hint: someone with experience and is capable?

In the real world, those who can't do the job get fired and replaced with someone who can?

Unless of course you are put in the job to keep others off the patch

No, no, no. With all her searching and judging and three iterations, Ms. Yingluck has the best cabinet and deputies (taxpayer) money can buy. With full co-operation and advise of her brother who is terribly sorry for not being able to be here in person with us. Who else would be able to pull this off but an experienced, capable, ever-sweet-smiling Thai lady

[waza]

PM pledges to work at her fullest capacity without discouragement. (as soon as she get back from her shopping trip to Honkers)

Edited December 31, 2012 by waza

[smutcakes]

She already seems to be doing a good job to the people that matter. Keep up the good work.

[OzMick]

"....... her government has only eight months to drive and solidify the government's policies as the first six months of her work after taking office was dealing with the country's worst flooding in history while another six months were spent in post-flood rehabilitation. "

So much for the myth about women and multi-tasking. IMHO she couldn't walk while chewing gum unless it was in the wrong end of the alimentary canal.

[billd766]

"....... her government has only eight months to drive and solidify the government's policies as the first six months of her work after taking office was dealing with the country's worst flooding in history while another six months were spent in post-flood rehabilitation. "

So much for the myth about women and multi-tasking. IMHO she couldn't walk while chewing gum unless it was in the wrong end of the alimentary canal.

So when Abhisit and the Democrats legally took power they had an easy ride with no problems at all. Is that what she was inferring?

[ggold]

BTW this is my travel itenary for the coming months. I'm off to promote Thailand, nothing really important happening in parliament anyway. Bye for now

Indeed the shopping trips come first

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[Pimay1]

She already seems to be doing a good job to the people that matter. Keep up the good work.

You betcha. One of your best posts so far my friend. Unfortunately the people that matter have a sirname beginning with an S and are of Chinese decent and one of them lives in Dubai. Edited January 1, 2013 by Pimay1

[smutcakes]

She already seems to be doing a good job to the people that matter. Keep up the good work.

You betcha. One of your best posts so far my friend. Unfortunately the people that matter have a sirname beginning with an S and are of Chinese decent and one of them lives in Dubai.

Thanks Pimay1 you are one of my favorite posters. I love satire and as with you a lot of my posts are strictly satire. You have made my day. Keep up the good work my friend. This calls for another Leo.

P.s Its sUrname by the way.

[Pimay1]

She already seems to be doing a good job to the people that matter. Keep up the good work.

You betcha. One of your best posts so far my friend. Unfortunately the people that matter have a sirname beginning with an S and are of Chinese decent and one of them lives in Dubai.

Thanks Pimay1 you are one of my favorite posters. I love satire and as with you a lot of my posts are strictly satire. You have made my day. Keep up the good work my friend. This calls for another Leo.

P.s Its sUrname by the way.

Good catch on the surname my friend. But as you and everyone else know I am from Kentucky and went to the same but different Uni as our wonderful PM Yingluck and during my tenure there I failed spelling .

>edited to correct spelling<

Edited January 1, 2013 by Pimay1

[hellodolly]

She already seems to be doing a good job to the people that matter. Keep up the good work.

You betcha. One of your best posts so far my friend. Unfortunately the people that matter have a sirname beginning with an S and are of Chinese decent and one of them lives in Dubai.

Thanks Pimay1 you are one of my favorite posters. I love satire and as with you a lot of my posts are strictly satire. You have made my day. Keep up the good work my friend. This calls for another Leo.

P.s Its sUrname by the way.

Good catch on the surname my friend. But as you and everyone else know I am from Kentucky and went to the same but different Uni as our wonderful PM Yingluck and during my tenure there I failed spelling .

>edited to correct spelling<

It is really a matter of perception.

Some people consider the people that matter as people with lot's of money others as people with power and as Pimay1 said some who feel the family are the important people (OK in there private life). Unfortunately these are the type of people drawn to the present Government.

There are people who consider 66,000,000 Thais as important. It would be great to see them in power.

Edited January 1, 2013 by hellodolly