PM rejects House dissolution

[Lite Beer]

PM rejects House dissolution
By English News

BANGKOK, July 3 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra flatly ruled out a report of House dissolution.

The new cabinet should be given a chance to work for the country, she said before departing Thailand on an official visit to Poland and Turkey.

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

The NRPC gave assurances that the re-adjustment of the purchase price will not affect the country’s financial discipline and the volume of purchased rice would be controllable and it will benefit Thailand's farmers, she said.

The government late last month approved cutting the rice purchase price from Bt15,000/tonne to Bt12,000/tonne.

Regarding a senior Finance Ministry official’s allegations of widespread corruption in the rice pledging scheme, Ms Yingluck said details and evidence of corruption should be submitted to the government.

The government is ready to take legal action against corrupt people, she said.

She would not comment on the opposition Democrat Party’s remark that the government’s U-turn on rice subsidy was an overture to a House dissolution.

“The House will not be dissolved. We just have [formed] a new cabinet,” she said.

Vicha Mahakhun, a member of the National Anti-Corruption Committee (NACC), said deputy permanent secretary for finance Supa Piyachitti will be invited to provide information on the state’s heavy losses from the rice pledging scheme and corruption in running the programme.

He said officials of the Ombudsman Office will inspect rice mills and warehouses nationwide to gather information on rice smuggling and spoiled rice.

The NACC should get an update from the Ombudsman Office in the next few months, he said, adding that the Commerce Ministry has become more cooperative in supplying information to the NACC. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-07-03

[hellodolly]

"The new cabinet should be given a chance to work for the country, she said before departing Thailand on an official visit to Poland and Turkey.

Is she not a member of the cabinet. I would think that with a new cabinet Her place would be there especialy as she holds two seats.

Is she going to Poland and Turkey as a PM or Minister of defence,

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC)."

Why did they have to consult any one. It was obvious from the moment they conceived it that it would not work.

[hellodolly]

"Regarding a senior Finance Ministry official’s allegations of widespread corruption in the rice pledging scheme, Ms Yingluck said details and evidence of corruption should be submitted to the government.

The government is ready to take legal action against corrupt people, she said."

Is she saying the government is ready too take action against itself?

[whybother]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

[soi41]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

The funny thing is, the chairwoman of NRPC is no other than Yingluck Shinawatra !

But I guess holding so many positions, PM, MoD and PR-person for the government, it is easy to forget which meetings she didn't attend to!

If it wasn't so sad , it would almost be funny!

[rubl]

"On the governments U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC)."

At least up to a few days ago PM Yingluck was the chairwoman of the NRPC. Did she resign her position?

[rubl]

""Regarding a senior Finance Ministry official’s allegations of widespread corruption in the rice pledging scheme, Ms Yingluck said details and evidence of corruption should be submitted to the government."

Translation: for 2011/2012 we spent THB 352 billion and till now only lost 137 billion. Surely that's not corruption?

Edited July 3, 2013 by rubl

[GentlemanJim]

You know, sometimes it's just so much better to turn off the news, stay away from the media and live in a state of permanent bliss, because some of what goes on is more difficult to believe than the tooth fairy.

[worgeordie]

You can see her just dissolving Parliament and walking away from

this mess they have created, the problem been they will be back in

another reincarnation, just to repeat the same old crap again,Thais

have such short memories.its a real pity,but what you vote for is

what you get!

regards Worgeordie

[OzMick]

When she returns from Turkey and Poland will she recommend Thailand joins NATO?

[waza]

"Pheu Thai Party secretary-general Phumtham Wechayachai believes the Constitutional Court is responsible for creating the crisis between the judiciary and legislative branches and says dissolution of the House may be the best solution in the current stand-off. He denied that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a Skype video call to a meeting of Pheu Thai MPs to ask them to get ready for a House dissolution." http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/House-dissolution-an-option-Phumtham-30205987.html

Seem everyone is denying it, however another paper is quoting Thaksin as saying......

Pheu Thai MPs are prepare for an early election; with a House dissolution looking like a good option.

and

Many political observers believe House dissolution is Thaksin Shinawatra's Plan B if the current push for a political amnesty fails.

Edited July 3, 2013 by waza

[Thaddeus]

Many political observers believe House dissolution is Thaksin Shinawatra's Plan B

He has a Plan B?

What a smart guy.

It's normally Plan A or escape route.

Edited July 3, 2013 by Thaddeus

[NongKhaiKid]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

The funny thing is, the chairwoman of NRPC is no other than Yingluck Shinawatra !

But I guess holding so many positions, PM, MoD and PR-person for the government, it is easy to forget which meetings she didn't attend to!

If it wasn't so sad , it would almost be funny!

This and earlier posts from " hellodolly " are right on the mark. She and others churn out his rubbish, they contradict themselves, they carry on as if they are on the ball with everything and they expect to be believed every time they open their mouths.

[chainarong]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

The funny thing is, the chairwoman of NRPC is no other than Yingluck Shinawatra !

But I guess holding so many positions, PM, MoD and PR-person for the government, it is easy to forget which meetings she didn't attend to!

If it wasn't so sad , it would almost be funny!

You can't attend meetings and be in another country at the same time.

[Roadman]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

The funny thing is, the chairwoman of NRPC is no other than Yingluck Shinawatra !

But I guess holding so many positions, PM, MoD and PR-person for the government, it is easy to forget which meetings she didn't attend to!

If it wasn't so sad , it would almost be funny!

This and earlier posts from " hellodolly " are right on the mark. She and others churn out his rubbish, they contradict themselves, they carry on as if they are on the ball with everything and they expect to be believed every time they open their mouths.

It is just a constant stream of parliamentary musical chairs, incompetence, corruption, false promises, U-turns and straight out lies. If Thailand was a democracy as most of us are used to, them this government would have been thrown out of office long ago. But then when a block vote can be brought with money, ignorance and fear then Thailand has the populist dictatorial governance what it rightfully deserves.

Thai governance continues to slide further and further down the dunnie and is becoming has become the laughing stock of the democratic world.

[Ricardo]

Important new announcement from the 'real' PM :-

"Oh Look, more Duty-Free Shopping, Goody !"

[hellodolly]

You can see her just dissolving Parliament and walking away from

this mess they have created, the problem been they will be back in

another reincarnation, just to repeat the same old crap again,Thais

have such short memories.its a real pity,but what you vote for is

what you get!

regards Worgeordie

I would not be surprised to see another cabinet reshuffle in 6 months so they can get suitable people in to it. this would include her big sister. Big Sister flash her name all over. Yingluck calls for dissolving Parliament the Shinawarta clan continues to rein.

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Edited July 4, 2013 by hellodolly

[OzMick]

Dissolute sounds like an apt description of the House to me.

dissolute: lacking restraint; especially : marked by indulgence in things (as drink or promiscuous sex) deemed vices

[Neilly]

BANGKOK, July 3 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra flatly ruled out a report of House dissolution.

Going on past history a statement like that from Ms Yingluck pretty much guarantees it's going to happen then

[Baerboxer]

BANGKOK, July 3 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra flatly ruled out a report of House dissolution.

Going on past history a statement like that from Ms Yingluck pretty much guarantees it's going to happen then

Yep. As soon as she starts keeping "mum" instead of denying it we'll know its iminent.

[Baerboxer]

Many political observers believe House dissolution is Thaksin Shinawatra's Plan B

He has a Plan B?

What a smart guy.

It's normally Plan A or escape route.

Yep for sure. He will dissolve the house and think he can get a new mandate for another 4 years before all the wheels do come off. So put the rice price back up, show the farmers we care; get the boys back in the cabinet; maybe a couple of "Monglian" type speeches from the puppet in Turkey and Poland; knows the Americans will back a "democratically" elected government - so good to go.

He might have a lot of problems - but stupidity ain't one of them.

[dundee48]

On the government’s U-turn on its rice price pledging scheme, she said the decision to reverse the rice purchase from Bt12,000/tonne to Bt15,000/tonne was made following a recommendation by the National Rice Policy Committee (NRPC).

You would have thought the government would have consulted the NRPC *before* they dropped the purchase price. Then they wouldn't have had (more) egg on their faces a week later.

The funny thing is, the chairwoman of NRPC is no other than Yingluck Shinawatra !

But I guess holding so many positions, PM, MoD and PR-person for the government, it is easy to forget which meetings she didn't attend to!

If it wasn't so sad , it would almost be funny!

You can't attend meetings and be in another country at the same time.

Never heard of Skype?

[Sunderland]

Meanwhile other Thai media outlets are reporting that Yingluck got up today and had breakfast. Astonishing!

[Sunderland]

When she returns from Turkey and Poland will she recommend Thailand joins NATO?

One of my students insisted Thailand is part of NATO. Another one didn't believe me when I said that Paris isn't a country.

If I were their geography or social studies teacher, I would just shoot myself!