webfact Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 BANGKOK GOVERNOR ELECTIONCandidates promise a city free of graftThe NationThe Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand hosts a special event for gubernatorial candidates to express their vision for turning the capital into a transparent and corruption-free cityOutline their policies to combat corruption in talks at special forumBANGKOK: -- Less than a week before the March 3 Bangkok governors' election, candidates yesterday expressed their vision on how they would rid Bangkok of corruption.In a special talk to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand, Pheu Thai candidate Pongsapat Pongcharoen presented four anti-graft measures: instilling morality in young people; second, allowing public participation in the checking of projects for corruption; third, providing mechanisms to check the Bangkok governor; and fourth, establishing two-way communication to permit the public to check corruption."If there is corruption in any project while I am Bangkok governor, I will allow checking procedures by the private sector. A governor cannot deny responsibility if there is corruption," he said,Democrat Party gubernatorial candidate Sukhumbhand Paribatra said he believed transparency was the best measure against corruption. He said that during his governorship, he allowed checks on any project that received corruption complaints.He said that during his term, opposition to corruption had been ingrained in Bangkok students with a special curriculum called "Growing up with a no-corruption attitude".Independent candidate Pol General Seripisut Temiyawet claimed an outstanding record for cracking down on corruption."I am a corruption buster. I have had a number of achievements in this respect and I am not just offering lip service," he saidTo Seripisut, corruption covers other offences like abuse of authority. "When I was police chief, I dealt with corrupt officials who'd allow street hawkers to operate - but when I left my post, they came right back to the streets," he said.Independent candidate Kosit Suwinitjit said there was no corruption in Singapore because its ministers earned more in salaries than the president of the United States.He believed having an independent governor was one way to prevent corruption because the governor did not have to take orders from any political party.He also suggested officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administra-tion must be given extra income and bonuses to deter them from finding extra money from corruption."But first Bangkok people must first vote for a candidate who allows corruption checks and is willing to step down if they fail to deliver promises or prevent corruption," he said.-- The Nation 2013-02-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted February 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yea right A corruption free Bangkok. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I didn't even bother reading the article. I was already roflmao just by reading the headline.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcutman Posted February 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2013 WOW! I have only two words come to mind BULL SH!T !!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 A former/recent senior policeman, promising to crackdown on corruption, that wouldn't make him very popular with his old colleagues ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 They're corrupt.....each and everyone of them......total pretenders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Do you have to do an asset declaration to be governor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) A former/recent senior policeman, promising to crackdown on corruption, that wouldn't make him very popular with his old colleagues ! . It's shocking that he even participated in an open forum. Usually he has a fake red Furby standing in for him at debates. . Edited February 27, 2013 by Buchholz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozfromoz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow! This year is going so fast it's April 1 already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1weatherman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Saw the headline and thought the article was from "Not The Nation". I saved precious eyesight by not reading it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 And i promise not to smoke, drink or watch porn...elect me please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 "If there is corruption in any project while I am Bangkok governor, I will allow checking procedures by the private sector. A governor cannot deny responsibility if there is corruption," he said, Does anyone remember K Thaksin stating something to the effect that if there was even a hint of corruption in his administration he would not wait for the proof, the person would be dealt with? I've been trying to find that quote but can't find it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 "If there is corruption in any project while I am Bangkok governor, I will allow checking procedures by the private sector. A governor cannot deny responsibility if there is corruption," he said, Does anyone remember K Thaksin stating something to the effect that if there was even a hint of corruption in his administration he would not wait for the proof, the person would be dealt with? I've been trying to find that quote but can't find it yet. I think he took it with him to Dubai, can't leave something like that just laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Candidates promise a city free of graft ... and pigs will be prohibited to fly around as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Oh, don't worry, the public will still be allowed to give gifts to the police officers they respect and whose work they appreciate :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyPinkham Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 He also suggested officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administra-tion must be given extra income and bonuses to deter them from finding extra money from corruption. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AS IF THAT WOULD STOP CORRUPTION! They more they have, the more they want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Just saw lots of people and a few music bands walk past. Long banner with pictures of the candidates. Couldn't see if only the independent candidates or all 25. Probably the last. Most likely just BMA or Election Commission promoting "come and vote on Sunday".Still wondering why the first band was playing the (US) Marine Hymn though unless there's a confusion about the Halls of Montezuma and City Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 If they promise a city free of graft, who is going to vote for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Just saw lots of people and a few music bands walk past. Long banner with pictures of the candidates. Couldn't see if only the independent candidates or all 25. Probably the last. Most likely just BMA or Election Commission promoting "come and vote on Sunday". Still wondering why the first band was playing the (US) Marine Hymn though unless there's a confusion about the Halls of Montezuma and City Hall. Was there a red furby with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 He also suggested officials of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration must be given extra income and bonuses to deter them from finding extra money from corruption. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AS IF THAT WOULD STOP CORRUPTION! They more they have, the more they want! Correct. That bit of flawed logic was thoroughly demonstrated with the 2001 general election. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchholz Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Just saw lots of people and a few music bands walk past. Long banner with pictures of the candidates. Couldn't see if only the independent candidates or all 25. Probably the last. Most likely just BMA or Election Commission promoting "come and vote on Sunday". Still wondering why the first band was playing the (US) Marine Hymn though unless there's a confusion about the Halls of Montezuma and City Hall. I'm hoping Candidate # 21,Torranee Ritthithamrong, wins. There's some serious potential there for quite interesting news. . Edited February 27, 2013 by Buchholz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymaster Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) OK. Why didn't they promise to organise the bangkok Winter Olympic Games in 2022. Edited February 27, 2013 by Nickymaster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halion Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 What a total crock of shit. Why do they continue to print such rubbish. However the real problem lies in the fact that there are many locals who will buy this and many other who are simply resolved that it is what it is and nothing short of revolution will change the face of Thai politics. Morally, socialy, ethically and sexually, this country is as bent as a nine bob note Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 A former/recent senior policeman, promising to crackdown on corruption, that wouldn't make him very popular with his old colleagues ! a policeman from the Thaksin Rak Thaksin party promising a crackdown on his masters, hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine51 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 BANGKOK GOVERNOR ELECTION...Candidates promise a city free of graft.... best laugh I've had all morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Bangkok will be a city free of graft........ and every day will be the first day of spring and very bird will have a new song to sing.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Bangkok will be a city free of graft........ and every day will be the first day of spring and very bird will have a new song to sing.......... And there will be Tom Yum in every pot. Edited February 27, 2013 by Pimay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoonToong Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffinator Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Sad truth is the majority of uneducated Thais, that's most of them, will fall for this line of bullshit right after they have been given the 500 baht voting buying fee. Amazing Thailand with amazing levels of bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) "Bangkok Governor Election: Candidates Promise A City Free Of Graft" Didnt they ban this SNL skit? TV gets a nod for a much needed "laugh of the day" I thank you! Edited February 27, 2013 by jamhar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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