Lite Beer Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 PM rejects House dissolutionBy 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 "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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hellodolly Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 "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? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi41 Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 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! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 "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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) ""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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GentlemanJim Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 When she returns from Turkey and Poland will she recommend Thailand joins NATO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) "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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Important new announcement from the 'real' PM :- "Oh Look, more Duty-Free Shopping, Goody !" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) 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. spelling Edited July 4, 2013 by hellodolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundee48 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunderland Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Meanwhile other Thai media outlets are reporting that Yingluck got up today and had breakfast. Astonishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunderland Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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