PM Yingluck dismisses economic recession, saying growth only missing target

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PM dismisses economic recession, saying growth only missing target

BANGKOK, 23 August 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has affirmed that the Thai economy is not in recession but the current growth is below expectations, saying other countries in the region are having the same economic problems as Thailand.

Following criticisms on the recession, the prime minister said the government was not ignorant about the country’s economic problems.

The government had prepared solutions to deal with the problems since two weeks ago such as expediting budget spending in the public sector. The government would also talk with the private sector on investment cooperation, the PM said.

Ms Yingluck called on all business sectors to help boost public confidence by publicizing their spending plan and future investment. She said the Thai economy had slowed down especially in the second quarter because it had many holidays.

As for the export sector, the PM said she had instructed Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisarn and relevant units to discuss with entrepreneurs in each sector plans to seek new markets on a long-term basis.


-- NNT 2013-08-23

[winstonc]

she really is a halfwit....or am i being cruel to halfwits....

[MaxLee]

PM dismisses economic recession, saying growth only missing target

BANGKOK, 23 August 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has affirmed that the Thai economy is not in recession but the current growth is below expectations, saying other countries in the region are having the same economic problems as Thailand.

Following criticisms on the recession, the prime minister said the government was not ignorant about the country’s economic problems.

The government had prepared solutions to deal with the problems since two weeks ago such as expediting budget spending in the public sector. The government would also talk with the private sector on investment cooperation, the PM said.

Ms Yingluck called on all business sectors to help boost public confidence by publicizing their spending plan and future investment. She said the Thai economy had slowed down especially in the second quarter because it had many holidays.

As for the export sector, the PM said she had instructed Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisarn and relevant units to discuss with entrepreneurs in each sector plans to seek new markets on a long-term basis.

"Dear people of Thailand, I've been too busy planning my next shopping trips and my next target is Hawaii, Have a nice day, bye bye."

[Pimay1]

There's that dismissis word again.

[Noistar]

Does she understand a word she's reading. I assume she answers searching questions which display her grasp of economic facts.

[slapout]

Have no fear, we have been working on the solution for 2 weeks, we just have to scam/find some more money and we will be on our way to recovery.

This lady needs to do more press interviews. The cartoon writters are running out of material.

[beenhere2long]

halfwit?..nah...she ain't that bright.

[petedk]

saying other countries in the region are having the same economic problems as Thailand.

She's just been to Kazakhstan and Pakistan (or wherever) so she knows all about other countries in the region.

[Pimay1]

Following criticisms on the recession, the prime minister said the government was not ignorant about the country’s economic problems.

This coming from a PM that thinks Hat Yai district is Hat Yai province?

Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness in general

[Robby nz]

The government had prepared solutions to deal with the problems since two weeks ago such as expediting budget spending in the public sector. The government would also talk with the private sector on investment cooperation, the PM said.

expediting budget spending in the public sector

What exactly does that one mean? But not a problem we are going to talk.

Ms Yingluck called on all business sectors to help boost public confidence by publicizing their spending plan and future investment

Could it also help if the Govt publicized their spending plan and future investment.

She said the Thai economy had slowed down especially in the second quarter because it had many holidays.

Probably referring to her own personal economy as she has had many holidays.

[NCC1701A]

I think she is cute.

[Mosha]

I think she bought one of my April 1st calenders. They only have one date in them.

[Mosha]

I think she is cute.

That ain't in her job write up.

[mamypoko]

Her despicable, criminal, Satan spawn, on the run, plays the guitar off key, generates more likes via dislikes…brother, told her to be cute AND say whatever she said.

[bigbamboo]

You may think this post has been deleted but it has just missed it's target.

Edited August 23, 2013 by bigbamboo

[bigbamboo]

I think she is cute.

So is my youngest cat but I wouldn't want her running the country.

Hold on a minute .......... I'm not sure I've really thought that one through!

Edited August 23, 2013 by bigbamboo

[LuckyLew]

Wow ... numbers do not lie .... that is the Governments job

Guess she thinks as long as she has money to go shopping there cannot be a recession

[trainman34014]

Er...i think what she meant was that 'she' has had too many holidays lately and therefore the economy has gone downhill owing to her absence !!

[givenall]

Well as we all know she is expert in everything

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[Baerboxer]

Following criticisms on the recession, the prime minister said the government was not ignorant about the country’s economic problems.

This coming from a PM that thinks Hat Yai district is Hat Yai province?

Ignorant: Lacking knowledge or awareness in general

To be fair, PTP are probably not ignorant about the country's economic problems. They created the biggest! Anyone for rice............... ?

[Baerboxer]

Wow - 2 weeks to sort out the economic problems, say a couple of weeks to put Egypt right and still time for more shopping. Amazing indeed.

And some idiot on another thread believes she is running the country!

[mamypoko]

Er...i think what she meant was that 'she' has had too many holidays lately and therefore the economy has gone downhill owing to her absence !!

is that what you think...me, too

[mamypoko]

Well as we all know she is expert in everything

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we sure do!!! who's she fooling?

[mamypoko]

Wow - 2 weeks to sort out the economic problems, say a couple of weeks to put Egypt right and still time for more shopping. Amazing indeed.

And some idiot on another thread believes she is running the country!

I like what she said about solving Egypt...right on!

[mamypoko]

Well as we all know she is expert in everything

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I think the rice 'indecent' is an evil plot and not sure why it's not at the Hague.

[SICHONSTEVE]

she really is a halfwit....or am i being cruel to halfwits....

I take issue with this......she is not a halfwit she is a full blown dimwit!!!.

[NamFonYenYen]

I think she is cute.

I think she is a little TOO cute.

[bubblegum]

I'm sad, sad,sad. I'm crying for the people I love so much. I'm frustrated by those same people still believing in T.

This is a beautiful country run down by selfish bastards.

I cry for my wife who is brainwashed. She has more brain than I do but it is wasted.

I cannot have a "grown up" argument with a T supporter because I'm always wrong, "what do know" ?

How can I believe in Yingluck who's always on the run?

This "Amazing Thailand" digged it's own grave and the 1979 recession will come again. Good for me at the exchange rate, good for Thailand too. Maybe the western tourist(who actually spend money) will return.

[surangw]

some of the strings controlling her must be tangled

[philw]

Sadly for all of you, she is the most popular PM for years and possibly the least destructive.

Her party also wins elections and has a mandate.

The country is far better in the last two years than it was in the previous six.