Democrats question Yingluck's sincerity with political reform
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE ruling and opposition parties traded blows yesterday over the political-reform forum proposed by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra last week.

The Democrat Party questioned the prime minister's sincerity over the matter while the ruling Pheu Thai Party accused the Democrats of being narrow-minded in their alleged attempt to block the latest reform effort.

Democrat MP Ongart Klampai-boon said the opposition party decided not to join the proposed forum because it was unsure of the PM's sincerity. It also suspected the government had promoted the idea in a bid to distract the public from other issues, such as the amnesty bill and other questionable laws proposed by government politicians.

"We don't think this forum will lead to genuine political reform. People invited by the government to take part share the ideas of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra or are close to the government," Ongart said. "This is just an attempt to buy the rhyme. It's just a new political farce by the government."

Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit said the Democrats were narrow-minded for questioning the proposal. He also rejected the Democrats' allegation that the government was using foreign dignitaries, such as former British prime minister Tony Blair and former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan, as a political tool by inviting them to contribute to the reform forum.

"We want the Democrats, the group of 40 senators and other political groups that oppose this matter to focus more on the national benefit. They have too much ego and should avoid playing political games," he said.

Deputy Pheu Thai spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said it appeared the Democrats were obstructing an effort to attain national reconciliation.

However, two veteran politicians invited to join the forum yesterday expressed support for the idea, saying that reform would ensure the country's survival.

Former PM Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said all parties should take part in any effort that could ensure the country's survival. Former deputy PM Suwat Liptapanlop said he accepted Yingluck's invitation to join the forum. He said it was a good idea for Thais to take part in an effort to find a way out of the ongoing political conflict.

Both Chavalit and Suwat served in governments led by Thaksin or viewed as his proxy.


-- The Nation 2013-08-13

Like banning 500 or so people from running for parliament yet still can't win an election, that type of reform?

Like banning 500 or so people from running for parliament yet still can't win an election, that type of reform? 

 

 

I didn't know the courts ran in the election.

You should check your numbers, too.

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There are still those around here who do not understand the nature of politics in Thailand,

""We want the Democrats, the group of 40 senators and other political groups that oppose this matter to focus more on the national benefit. They have too much ego and should avoid playing political games," he said."

You got to love the way PT think.

"Everything we do is for the nation, everything you do is political games."

Narrow minded, corrupt, economically inept and clearly no idea what they are doing or what the political opposition are supposed to do. When they are in opposition they occupy Bangkok, cause chaos and set up fascist street thug armies. They have no idea how to act in a democratic system. When the dems point out what PT are doing wrong (the correct way to behave when in opposition if you're reading this mr thought policeman) they resort to childish insults. They would be funny in a sit-com, however they are in power and as such are a disaster for Thailand.

Edited August 13, 201312 yr by Bluespunk

What sincerity?

...and I doubt every Thai- politicians sincerity with political reform or politics in general!

""We want the Democrats, the group of 40 senators and other political groups that oppose this matter to focus more on the national benefit. They have too much ego and should avoid playing political games," he said."

You got to love the way PT think.

"Everything we do is for the nation, everything you do is political games."

Narrow minded, corrupt, economically inept and clearly no idea what they are doing or what the political opposition are supposed to do. When they are in opposition they occupy Bangkok, cause chaos and set up fascist street thug armies. They have no idea how to act in a democratic system. When the dems point out what PT are doing wrong (the correct way to behave when in opposition if you're reading this mr thought policeman) they resort to childish insults. They would be funny in a sit-com, however they are in power and as such are a disaster for Thailand.

Great post and oh so accurate. Children in school playgrounds behave more like adults

There are still those around here who do not understand the nature of politics in Thailand,

Yes, most of them serve in the PT government.

The whole problems only in one person, if I am that person I called myself sacrifice to my beloved country just keep quiet sit down and count my money.

Edited August 13, 201312 yr by Bkungbank

There are still those around here who do not understand the nature of politics in Thailand,

I wish someone who did would explain it to the rest of us.

The whole problems only in person, if I am that person I called myself sacrifice to my beloved country just keep quiet sit down and count my money.

Not if you are a narcissist.

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Democrats question Yingluck's sincerity with political reform

THE NATION

Hope they're not expecting an answer going on her past history