Thai PM Yingluck offers dialogue to end political debacle

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Thai PM Yingluck offers dialogue to end political debacle
By English News



BANGKOK, Nov 27 – Embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra stressed today that the government is ready for dialogue to seek peace for the country.

In an interview with reporters before attending the no-confidence debate at Parliament for its second day, Ms Yingluck said, “We should sit down and talk. The demonstrators’ demands must end with a dialogue. The government has kept the door open, otherwise their demands will not be met. Whatever is good for the majority, we are willing to cooperate.”

She said the Internal Security Act has been invoked to facilitate the authorities in protecting state property, not to assault people.

The government has emphasised peaceful methods without using weapons or violent measures against the people and “I beg the demonstrators not to close state buildings which could lead to further damages.”

She said she has repeatedly instructed provincial governors and police to protect government buildings but refrain from using force against the protesters.

Ms Yingluck said she would meet with senior officials at theministerial level today to discuss measures to protect and provide convenience to the public.

Asked if she understood the protesters’ description of the “Thaksin regime,” Ms Yingluck said she did not understand it and that the so-called the Thaksin regime has never existed.

“There is only one regime. That is democracy. If they are dissatisfied, we should talk. A people’s assembly will not materialise unless we discuss related laws leading to it. We are willing to accept any resolution for the interest of the people,” said the prime minister.

Asked what the government would react since demonstrations have escalated beyond a dialogue, Ms Yingluck said, “We have to be firm on a peaceful principle. Don’t believe that you’ll win just because you’ve crossed the line. There are neither losers nor winners. Only the nation will suffer, so as the people. We will not invoke other laws to deal with the protesters.

“The government is not stubborn. We must at least have a common principle to work together. Please have your sympathy on the country. Several countries have sent out their warnings on damages to the economy and confidence on Thailand.” (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-11-27

[rubl]

The government is not stubborn, we have this common principle of getting Thaksin back with all possible charges against him dropped. That's good for the country.

Why doesn't anyone understand this ?

[Nickymaster]

I don't understand what you mean by Thaksin regime. I only open doors for my ministers and family members and then I go on trips to uuhh promote trade. Yes, promote trade Ka!

Edited November 27, 2013 by Nickymaster

[bigbamboo]

Yingluck is right, there should be dialogue. And the place to talk is in Parliament where everyone can hear what you're saying.

[Tatsujin]

More garbage spewing from her lips.

[Artisi]

You're looking a bit stressed in that photo, YL - better get yourself off to the hair dresser and beauty therapist quick smart. - don't worry about parliament you won't be missed and anyway we can cover for you.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Honestly I don't know what else she can do. Especailly as Suthep has indicated that even resigning and dissolveing the house is 'not enough'.. So then what.

I think it's time for the PM to strike a deal with some of the more level headed figures in the Democrat Party. Anything that will still allow the loonies to claim some sort of victory, while the country as a whole can move on.

[TVGerry]

She knows what the protestors want. No need for fake dialogue. Address what they want or don't. No one's going to believe her when she says she wants to sit down and have a 'dialogue' because it's all talk but the Shinawatras never listen.

[seajae]

if she is so adamnant that their is no thaksinism involved all she has to do is revoke his passport and issue an international arrest warrant, that would stop everyone in their tracks but she will not and cannot as thaksin is the one pulling her strings. She is so stupid with her pathetic comments, maybe if she actually attended parliament a bit more, stopped the shopping trips as well as stopping all the rorts we might start to listen.

[rubl]

The last 2-1/2 years seem to have taken their toll, now wouldn't you think so?

You're looking a bit stressed in that photo, YL - better get yourself off to the hair dresser and beauty therapist quick smart. - don't worry about parliament you won't be missed and anyway we can cover for you.

[Artisi]

Honestly I don't know what else she can do. Especailly as Suthep has indicated that even resigning and dissolveing the house is 'not enough'.. So then what.

I think it's time for the PM to strike a deal with some of the more level headed figures in the Democrat Party. Anything that will still allow the loonies to claim some sort of victory, while the country as a whole can move on.

Well Winnie you might be on the money, discuss it fully in very simple language with the Democrats so that she fully understands the problems and then resign and dissolve the parliament. Hopefully by the 4th December, that would be a great gesture on her part.

[Nickymaster]

The last 2-1/2 years seem to have taken their toll, now wouldn't you think so?

You're looking a bit stressed in that photo, YL - better get yourself off to the hair dresser and beauty therapist quick smart. - don't worry about parliament you won't be missed and anyway we can cover for you.

Having a few agendas is not easy, even for a Shin.

[airconsult]

if she is so adamnant that their is no thaksinism involved all she has to do is revoke his passport and issue an international arrest warrant, that would stop everyone in their tracks but she will not and cannot as thaksin is the one pulling her strings. She is so stupid with her pathetic comments, maybe if she actually attended parliament a bit more, stopped the shopping trips as well as stopping all the rorts we might start to listen.

Didn't AV get an arrest warrant issued?

[Nickymaster]

Did she already apologize for trying to whitewash her brother? Since that has started the protests it would be a very appropriate first thing to do.

[jdinasia]

Passing very strong organic laws against corruption by elected officials that includes a lifetime ban from politics and civil service employment including the RTP and the DSI. Passing very strong laws against electoral fraud including massive fines and lengthy jail terms and a lifetime ban from politics.Passing very strong organic laws against cronyism and nepotism .....

and THEN dissolving parliament and having snap elections.

and finally making sure that the checks and balances are strengthened in the next constitution.

That would of course never really happen as long as the regional power families have so much to lose!

[h90]

Honestly I don't know what else she can do. Especailly as Suthep has indicated that even resigning and dissolveing the house is 'not enough'.. So then what.

I think it's time for the PM to strike a deal with some of the more level headed figures in the Democrat Party. Anything that will still allow the loonies to claim some sort of victory, while the country as a whole can move on.

But it would be a very good beginning.

[rubl]

PM Yingluck offers dialogue

Police issues arrest warrents

PM Yingluck offers dialogue

Pheu Thai MPs charge protesters with rebellion

PM Yingluck offers dialogue

DSI ... ...

[winstonc]

this is serious desperation,shes shitting herself..probably more worried what bruv will say and try to do...if she goes the next lot will have him extradited (maybe)..no politicion in the kingdom gives a <deleted> about the people,but you didnt need me to tell you that did you...suphep is a twa-t but he appears to be getting his point over.hes not my cup of rosy but he sure does know how to keep the people motivated...another week would be cracking for me its been great without the wife here...

[Pimay1]

But it's too late to say you're sorry
How would I know, why should I care

[smedly]

I also notice that no governments or international institutions have offered any support for the current Thai government

They including the recent US statement address to the Thai people in general to up hold the principles of democracy and the law, it is a very careful statement that IMO is not supporting the current sitting government and make no mention of it or offer support to them

For me that is a very clear message that there is no international support for this government that refuses to abide by the courts and is refusing to do the right thing and step down

and an election won't work either as it is also corrupt to the core with vote buying etc - I'd be interested to know who is sitting in the governing body that enforces elections and what changes have been to that body in the last 2 years - that would make some interesting reading

[MaxLee]

Dialogue: "Bye bye, I'm going to Hawaii..."

[bigbamboo]

But it's too late to say you're sorry

How would I know, why should I care

We've already said.........

[Thailand]

Dissolve parliament,hold new elections.

Democrats lose yet again and then with yet another mandate from the electorate Suthep and cronies can be held to account for inciting riot etc.

TIT

Edited November 27, 2013 by Thailand

[55Jay]

Does she actually understand the real and growing gravity of what's going on outside her bullet proof window?

[coma]

Dissovle parmliament and pave the way for new general elections. If you and your party win again then everybody has to go back home and live in relative peace and quiet again. For at least some short period of time.

[khunsuar]

But it's too late to say you're sorry

How would I know, why should I care

please don't bother trying to find her, Yinglucks not there

[noksidam]

What do they want? Bring down the government and then what?

She knows what the protestors want. No need for fake dialogue. Address what they want or don't. No one's going to believe her when she says she wants to sit down and have a 'dialogue' because it's all talk but the Shinawatras never listen.

[Nickymaster]

Does she actually understand the real and growing gravity of what's going on outside her bullet proof window?

She is a puppet. She doesn't need to.

[smedly]

Dissovle parmliament and pave the way for new general elections. If you and your party win again then everybody has to go back home and live in relative peace and quiet again. For at least some short period of time.

haven't you realised elections don't work in this country, the system is too corrupt to support proper fair democratic process - they need another solution until such times as there are enough safeguards put in place the protect democracy and the election process - until that happens they are fooling themselves if they think an election will solve this - it won't

There is no democracy in Thailand - democracy is much more than having an election, if they want to move forward they need to agree to outside help because it's obvious they can't manage it themselves

coup after coup - dissolved governments - banned MP's - convicted criminals running the government from a foreign country, what more evidence do you need, it has been proven over and over that these people have no idea how to self govern or understand the principles of democracy

another election = rampant vote buying = fail

it doesn't work- it's as simple as that

how many times does history have to repeat itself before they realise

Once they have gotten rid of this corrupt crowd of thieves get the auditors in to got through the books and see how many billions are missing - then arrest and lock the whole lot up if they can be found

[ramrod711]

I dislike this government intensely, but i'm not sure where Suthep can go from here. Would revoking Thaksins passport and assuring the Thai people that there would never be another one issued be enough? How about joint committees to assess the flood control projects and the infrastructure expenditures, would that work? At some point there has to be an understanding that the government was elected. I say let them finish their term, keep pressure on them to be transparent and if the people want to re-elect them, take pride in fighting the good fight as the opposition party.