Yingluck denies she's taking leave

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Yingluck denies she's taking leave
The Nation
Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday denied that she is taking leave, as widely reported in the press.

The prime minister also denied that she had assigned Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana to take charge of the caretaker government on her behalf.

Speaking to reporters at the Chiang Mai railway station, Yingluck said she only assigned Phongthep to take charge of the reform talks that the government is holding at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre on Sunday.

She talked to reporters before taking a special train from Chiang Mai to Lampang to inspect the northern railway route following repairs.

About 200 red shirts waited to give her moral support as she arrived at the railway station.

Yingluck travelled with caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi, caretaker Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan, caretaker Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt and State Railway of Thailand Governor Prapat Chongsanguan.

The northern route has been closed for repairs and services were resumed on December 1.

Once on board the train, Yingluck talked about the current political situation, saying she agreed that political reform needed to be done.

"Please tell me how it should be done. I see that the politics should be reformed. But how should it be done to win acceptance from all sides? I agree with Senior Citizen Doctor Prawase Wasi who said there is inequality in our society. We must bring about fairness in the country instead of changing the government or fighting. We must turn to talk to one another," Yingluck said.


-- The Nation 2013-12-13

[Jingthing]

I think Thais are looking for more than just a talk.

[ratcatcher]

Yingluck denies she's taking leave of her senses?

Edited December 13, 2013 by ratcatcher

[PeterSmiles]

So the PM initiates a forum to solve the crisis, then let someone else do the talking for her.

Only in Thailand Pheu Thai .

Does there need to be any more proof that Yingluck isn't capable for leading this government.

Edited December 13, 2013 by PeterSmiles

[JRSoul]

".....she agreed that political reform needed to be done."

Which is not the same as saying that the she will do it. We need to STOP CORRUPTION - but did the program ever get a START?

[Prbkk]

So the PM initiates a forum to solve the crisis, then let someone else do the talking for her.

Only in Thailand Pheu Thai .

Does there need to be any more proof that Yingluck isn't capable for leading this government.

It's fair to suggest she is doing this because she recognises that she is a divisive figure. I doubt that she is scared of the goose stepping bully boy and in any event he doesn't have the guts to attend.

[seajae]

how can it be done, lets see.

1. Issue an arrest warrant for your brother.

2. Cancel his passport

3. Stop all the graft/corruption you are supervising with the ptp(rice scam, flood/water work, 2 trillion loan).

4. Stop trying to change the charter so the ptp can do as they like and let all the red shirts/thaksin/corrupt ptp grafters facing trial off.

5. Stop trying to change the laws to suit and stop putting ptp puppets in charge of the investigations.

6. Let the judges do their jobs unhindered.

7. Not allow any politician that has been convicted of crime/s become a member of parliament.

8. All members of parliament cannot maintain their former work positions/ranks once elected.

This would be a great start and easily done. Oh, make it compulsory that the PM must attend all parliament sittings unless overseas on Govt business.

Edited December 13, 2013 by seajae

[JoeThePoster]

Please tell me how it should be done.

Invent a time machine, go back to school and come back with proper qualifications.

[bkkfaranguy]

".....she agreed that political reform needed to be done."

Which is not the same as saying that the she will do it. We need to STOP CORRUPTION - but did the program ever get a START?

Well she did make an effort to crack down on corruption in Pattaya but Suthep and his cronies just laughed and same old same old, but I do agree there needs to be better efforts than that!

[Katipo]

Oh what an omen it would be if her train derailed.

[Tywais]

"About 200 red shirts waited to give her moral support as she arrived at the railway station."

Massive turnout. How many were family?

[scorecard]

So the PM initiates a forum to solve the crisis, then let someone else do the talking for her.

Only in Thailand Pheu Thai .

Does there need to be any more proof that Yingluck isn't capable for leading this government.

It's fair to suggest she is doing this because she recognises that she is a divisive figure. I doubt that she is scared of the goose stepping bully boy and in any event he doesn't have the guts to attend.

divisive - incapable

Genuine & sincere? No.

Fake? Yes. Puppet? Yes. Clone? Yes.

No matter how you discuss / explain / analyze this subject, she should be there at the seminar leading her leeches to discuss the protest / political problems.

She took the job of PM and she gets the salary, she has to do the work, no matter how hard it is.

One report says she came to Chiang Mai to put things in place in regard to the annual smoke problem.

Given the protest situation she should have stayed in Bangkok and have delegated the smoke stuff to the appropriate minister. The smoke situation has been an annual problem for decades, but she and other national government folks never showed much interest before.

[scorecard]

Oh what an omen it would be if her train derailed. alt=w00t.gif pagespeed_url_hash=1451809591>

Train? Surely her time should be used more productively, especially given the protest situation.

[Basil B]

Yingluck denies she's taking leave of her senses?

How can you take leave of a situation that never was?

[Prbkk]

No, it is better that it proceeds in her absence. If she were there, it would degenerate into a feral frenzy. I hope the people who do attend are able to come up with some sensible proposals . Thailand runs the risk of being shunned by the international community if the lunacy of the people's committee gets legs

[ramrod711]

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday denied that she is taking leave, as widely reported in the press.

Don't you actually have to present at your job, at least part time, to get leave?

[scorecard]

how can it be done, lets see.

1. Issue an arrest warrant for your brother.

2. Cancel his passport

3. Stop all the graft/corruption you are supervising with the ptp(rice scam, flood/water work, 2 trillion loan).

4. Stop trying to change the charter so the ptp can do as they like and let all the red shirts/thaksin/corrupt ptp grafters facing trial off.

5. Stop trying to change the laws to suit and stop putting ptp puppets in charge of the investigations.

6. Let the judges do their jobs unhindered.

7. Not allow any politician that has been convicted of crime/s become a member of parliament.

8. All members of parliament cannot maintain their former work positions/ranks once elected.

This would be a great start and easily done. Oh, make it compulsory that the PM must attend all parliament sittings unless overseas on Govt business.

And reinvent the election laws so that:

- All parties must have a stated and clear manifesto with objectives and goals and are tested regularly (by the NEW election commission) as to their achievements vs their stated policies and goals.

- Vote buying punishable by a jail terms of two years and banned forever in any form of involvement in political activity.

- A requirement that credible and respected international bodies monitor every election for the next 20 years at least.

- A requirement that the election commission must organize public debates with comprehensive involvement by all parties and the public, with no requirement that attendees register in advance.

[scorecard]

No, it is better that it proceeds in her absence. If she were there, it would degenerate into a feral frenzy. I hope the people who do attend are able to come up with some sensible proposals . Thailand runs the risk of being shunned by the international community if the lunacy of the people's committee gets legs

In other words your saying that she's incapable of conducting the seminar / adding solid valuable contribution, etc.

[DonaldBattles]

A broken railway and a broken government. She needs to give up trying to drive the train for her brother.

[Siripon]

Reform is now the word on everyone's lips and it will dominate the next election. Who should we thank for this?- Well done, Kamnan Suthep! Some may dislike you, but it can't be denied you have brought 'reform' to the table.

So what does the acting PM do ? Excuse herself from the talks hosted by the government!

She knows she couldn't moderate it, she hasn't enough grasp of the issues,

If there's no script to memorize, she's lost!

I won't be at all surprised if she decides to call it a day as PM.

[mikemac]

"About 200 red shirts waited to give her moral support as she arrived at the railway station."

??? 200 x 500 baht = 100,000 baht

edit : "About 100,000 baht worth of red shirts waited to give her moral support as she arrived at the railway station."

[paully]

"Once on board the train, Yingluck talked about the current political situation, saying she agreed that political reform needed to be done.
"Please tell me how it should be done."

You are part of the problem, dear lady. Please go and join your brother in Dubai.

[bangarang]

She is taking the train? That makes for an easy target especially when people know about it and so many "derailments" happening lately... definitely not a smart move there.

[webfact]

Caretaker PM denies taking leave to avoid Sunday forum
By Digital Content



LAMPANG, Dec 13 - Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday denied taking leave to avoid participating in the government-proposed political reform forum this Sunday.

Ms Yingluck's explanation came as she inspected the newly-renovated northern rail route from Chiang Mai to Lampang province. Caretaker deputy prime minister Phongthep Thepkanjana has been assigned to supervise the political reform forum on Sunday, she said, denying that she was taking leave only to avoid her responsibility as caretaker premier.

During her Friday ride, State Railway of Thailand governor Prapat Chongsanguan briefed her on the renovation updates and plans to improve landscaping along the railroad.

The caretaker premier stressed the importance of rail transportation safety as well as transforming Thai provinces with train access into tourist destinations.

Ms Yingluck was warmly received by locals throughout her trip amid tight security. A number of Red Shirt supporters were waiting to give her flowers and provided her moral support all the way from Chiang Mai to Lampang province. As she arrived in Lampang, the caretaker premier alighted from the train and greeted supporters waiting at the station.

The northern route was closed for repairs in September, and service resumed December 1.

In other development, Chuchai Ratanachaicharn, secretary-general of the Council of State, today said in a national televised address that the general election which is set for February 2 cannot be postponed.

He said the Constitution stipulates that the election must be held within 60 days after the lower House is dissolved, in this case, Feb 6 is the last day to hold election as the king endorsed the royal decree on House dissolution on Dec 9.

Postponing the election beyond February 6 is unconstitutional, he said, no matter if the dialogue to find a way out of the nation's crisis will conclude in time or not.

Regarding the government's political reform forum this Sunday, permanent secretary for the Prime Minister's Office Tongthong Chandrangsu said 100 representatives of different sectors will be invited to help brainstorm and find a solution out of the current political stalemate.

He said the forum will be live broadcast via Channel 11 and among those invited are seven business organisations, media, permanent-secretary for ministries, the Council of the University Presidents of Thailand, military, police, King Prajadhipok's Institute, former lawmakers, anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and pro-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD).

Roadmap shaping Thailand's political future is expected to be complete before New Year, paving the way for the general election on February 2, Mr Tongthong said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-12-13

[lostinsurin]

No, it is better that it proceeds in her absence. If she were there, it would degenerate into a feral frenzy. I hope the people who do attend are able to come up with some sensible proposals . Thailand runs the risk of being shunned by the international community if the lunacy of the people's committee gets legs

At last, somebody with brains. Thank goodness for that.

[Siripon]

No, it is better that it proceeds in her absence. If she were there, it would degenerate into a feral frenzy. I hope the people who do attend are able to come up with some sensible proposals . Thailand runs the risk of being shunned by the international community if the lunacy of the people's committee gets legs

At last, somebody with brains. Thank goodness for that.

You can be very sure the government's forum will not degenerate into a 'feral frenzy' with reps from the business, private sectors, educational institutes, etc there. Everyone will behave well.

Of course the government only announced this forum after Suthep announced his, their attempt to seem progressive.

Someone will explain to Yingluck later in simple terms what was discussed.

[canopus1969]

How does she get 2 seats to herself while there are all those people are having to stand at the back ?

[petedk]

No, it is better that it proceeds in her absence. If she were there, it would degenerate into a feral frenzy. I hope the people who do attend are able to come up with some sensible proposals . Thailand runs the risk of being shunned by the international community if the lunacy of the people's committee gets legs

At last, somebody with brains. Thank goodness for that.

You can be very sure the government's forum will not degenerate into a 'feral frenzy' with reps from the business, private sectors, educational institutes, etc there. Everyone will behave well.

Of course the government only announced this forum after Suthep announced his, their attempt to seem progressive.

Someone will explain to Yingluck later in simple terms what was discussed.

In simple terms ..... that's why she isn't attending.

That woman is incapable of having an intelligent discussion.

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[siampolee]

"Please tell me how it should be done. I see that the politics should be reformed. But how should it be done to win acceptance from all sides? I agree with Senior Citizen Doctor Prawase Wasi who said there is inequality in our society. We must bring about fairness in the country instead of changing the government or fighting. We must turn to talk to one another," Yingluck said.

So her brother can't or wont speak to advise her ? So she shows her political ignorance by asking for suggestions.Seems as if she has no idea's of her own

1: Remove the shadow of the Thaksin clan from the stage of Thai politics.

2: Take your own advice and listen to what the people have stated in the last few weeks.

3: Fairness can only arise from an administration that serves the people not one that expects the people to serve it and its own ends.

4: Vote buying to be a mandatory 5 year prison sentence and a life ban from politics

5: No un elected list M.P.'s to be in parliament. If the electorate didn't vote you in you're out. .

6: A three week window for a general election campaign, That should seriously cripple vote buying tactics.

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[SOTIRIOS]

...I wasn't aware that trains now had new carpets......