Yingluck admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

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PM admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

PETCHABUN, 25 Dec 2013, (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has admitted that she is worried about the upcoming February 2nd polls.

During her visit to Petchabun Province, the Prime Minister said she was truly concerned with the Democrat Party’s decision to boycott the general election, despite several academics’ claims that it could go on without the Opposition party's presence. The People’s Democratic Reform Committee’s rejection of the polls might also prevent it taking place.

The Prime Minister, meanwhile, said she agreed with the 7 Private Organization Network’s proposal on the political reform, which focuses on implementing the reform before, during, and after the general election.

According to Ms. Yingluck, she supports the idea as it can be done in parallel with the national polls, adding that the plan will be ideal if it can be completed in 2 years' time, the same time frame her government has set.

As for a certain party’s attitude toward her role as Prime Minister, she said she would not retaliate in order to avoid creating more conflicts, while urging the group to refrain from expressing its opinion in such a strong manner, as it would damage the country’s image.


-- NNT 2013-12-25

[MaxLee]

PM admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

No worries, Big brother will take care of the financial corruption vote buying and etc...

[NongKhaiKid]

When it comes to damaging the country's image I would suggest that her brother, PTP, the reds and she herself have contributed more than their fair share.

[soi41]

Actually kind of a relief to hear a Thai politician admit, she is worried about something!

Normally not part of the "Thainess-package"

Sometimes I almost feel sorry for her. She is clearly not a politician, not the sharpest knife in the drawer and was put in her present position by her lunatic brother.

I bet you, personally she wants to resign from politics, but are not allowed by the family??

[JoeThePoster]

Yingluck admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

Clashes with end of winter season sales?

[greg71]

Imagine if a protest vote goes against all major parties and Chuwit gets in ,fun times ahead .Merry Xmas

[Soutpeel]

Yingluck admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

Clashes with end of winter season sales?

LOL

She is worried because no one has told her what exactly an election is yet,

[Nickymaster]

Typical Shin strategy. First they tell you they are concerned about something in the hope that you will have sympathy for them and then (when they have massaged you) they ATTACK!

[smedly]

suddenly the acting PM is talking reform - while on the run

Hillarious

[Nowhereman60]

Replying to Yingluck admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

you and about 65 million other Thais

[LuckyLew]

IMO opinion she had never worried about a single thing in her life

She lives in her own little world and pays no attention to what is going on around her

She is spoon fed everything ... from what to wear ... what to say ... everything ....

Bubble girl

[Nibbles48]

Maybe she is worried that some little 'tin pot also-ran' will win...

[chainarong]

I think caretaker PM Yingluck has a right to be concerned , do the right thing ,if you think things should be changed , then change them, this then puts the democrats on the back foot and then they will have to do something, even though they give me the impression they do not hold Thailand as dear to their hearts as they should , otherwise they would be out there doing the hard yards and preparing for the election and to hell with the short time frame , Suthep should call for the UN to monitor the elections.

[Smokemachine]

A message from Thailand.

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[lostmebike]

as it would damage the country’s image

What image? It's been beyond repair for years now sweety.

[Siripon]

From what I've heard as a private individual Yingluck is a nice lady, a party girl at times, probably pleasant to work with.

But as a PM she really make some inane remarks.

Platitudes, banalities, cliches -she or her speech writers are masters of them all.

When I think back to the public personas of previous elected PMs over the last 25 years:

Chartchai- amusing,colourful

Chuan -sincere, modest, prudent, perceptive

Banharn - unsophisticated but wily

Chavalit- likeable, approachable, enigmatic and confusing

Thaksin- clever,caustic and arrogant

Apisit- clever, articulate, refined

They all have some identifying characterisitics but I admit I really can't think of any about Yingluck.

[fareastguy]

Actually kind of a relief to hear a Thai politician admit, she is worried about something!

Normally not part of the "Thainess-package"

Sometimes I almost feel sorry for her. She is clearly not a politician, not the sharpest knife in the drawer and was put in her present position by her lunatic brother.

I bet you, personally she wants to resign from politics, but are not allowed by the family??

Don't get sucked in by her so called fears.. she's going for the Sympathy vote!!

Her skin is as thick as her brothers & if she ever voiced that it was all getting too much Big Bro would trample her into the ground to make sure he got someone into her place that could do the job!!

Blood may be thicker than water but money speaks louder!!

[ChrisY1]

PM admits she is worried about Feb 2nd polls

No worries, Big brother will take care of the financial corruption vote buying and etc...

I would think that maybe this time Thaksin might be spared the costs, as the PTP have plundered the treasury more than well enough to finance en election:)

[Scamper]

If Yingluck is worried about Thailand's image, she may consider that having her brother direct the course of this administration from abroad as being a more serious impediment to the country's image. Until she actually manages to connect those two rather obvious dots, then the current reform plan she is now promoting will have no credibility with the public. As the last pillar of Yingluck's reform was the colossal blunder of the amnesty bill, it is incredible that she would expect people to believe her call as genuine now, particularly when she campaigned on reform in 2011. We all know where that led.

[mudscrubber]

If Yingluck is worried about Thailand's image, she may consider that having her brother direct the course of this administration from abroad as being a more serious impediment to the country's image. Until she actually manages to connect those two rather obvious dots, then the current reform plan she is now promoting will have no credibility with the public. As the last pillar of Yingluck's reform was the colossal blunder of the amnesty bill, it is incredible that she would expect people to believe her call as genuine now, particularly when she campaigned on reform in 2011. We all know where that led.

Her plan will have no credibility with the public? Really? Yet apparently they will overwhelmingly vote for her party with our without the opposition's participation. Really, you should seriously reconsdier citing "the public" or "the people" as being opposed to Ying Luck when only a minority of the Thai populace shares your opinion.

[mikemac]

I almost feel sorry for her, but not quite.

Anything that comes out of her mouth has come from her rotten brother or some other equally nasty, conniving spin-doctor.

She has done nothing but lie to the people of Thailand ever since she took office, telling them she is the PM, when in fact she is just a figurehead for the crim from Dubai.

In any other country at best the whole family would be locked up, in China they would probably be executed for treason and corruption.

[Ulic]

From what I've heard as a private individual Yingluck is a nice lady, a party girl at times, probably pleasant to work with.

But as a PM she really make some inane remarks.

Platitudes, banalities, cliches -she or her speech writers are masters of them all.

When I think back to the public personas of previous elected PMs over the last 25 years:

Chartchai- amusing,colourful

Chuan -sincere, modest, prudent, perceptive

Banharn - unsophisticated but wily

Chavalit- likeable, approachable, enigmatic and confusing

Thaksin- clever,caustic and arrogant

Apisit- clever, articulate, refined

They all have some identifying characterisitics but I admit I really can't think of any about Yingluck.

Perhaps sophisticated high end shopaholic.

[jackrich]

Kids should not be allowed to participate in elections anyways, Let them play on the streets. They seem much happier with that.

[mikemac]

Kids should not be allowed to participate in elections anyways, Let them play on the streets. They seem much happier with that.

Your credibility level has bottomed out now !

[tingtongteesood]

As for a certain party’s attitude toward her role as Prime Minister, she said she would not retaliate in order to avoid creating more conflicts, while urging the group to refrain from expressing its opinion in such a strong manner, as it would damage the country’s image.

But imagine if the Shin regime comes to an end and we can get good politicians and have a fair and clean election at last ! and the MP's would work for the good of the country ! How good would the country's image be then !? Sadly I doubt it will happen any time soon, but it is a very worthy ambition to fight for.

[Bluespunk]

Hopefully the EC will ease her worries and suspend her for misuse of public funds for election campaigning.

[philw]

IMO opinion she had never worried about a single thing in her life

She lives in her own little world and pays no attention to what is going on around her

She is spoon fed everything ... from what to wear ... what to say ... everything ....

Bubble girl

Rather sadly for your utterly negative opinion of her, she seems to have done quite well so far.

Ahead of Suthep and co every step of the game, she has avoided the confrontations he seeks and done the right thing by calling elections and proposing reforms.

The only person living in his own little world is Suthep.

The PM and her proposals are approved by the international community and most Thai's.

Even the BKK Post is now critical of Suthep, see current editorial.

On a secondary note, I've never met a Thai woman who can be told what to wear ( except in certain places, where i'm paying the bill..........) they generally do what they want.

Think your assessment of her is coloured by your hatred.

[tingtongteesood]

Imagine if Yingluck is devloping a concious and realizing what her brother is doing and thinks it is wrong. Imagine if she actually started to do the right things and cut the puppet master's strings to think for herself......sorry, dreaming again....

[tingtongteesood]

IMO opinion she had never worried about a single thing in her life

She lives in her own little world and pays no attention to what is going on around her

She is spoon fed everything ... from what to wear ... what to say ... everything ....

Bubble girl

Rather sadly for your utterly negative opinion of her, she seems to have done quite well so far.

Ahead of Suthep and co every step of the game, she has avoided the confrontations he seeks and done the right thing by calling elections and proposing reforms.

The only person living in his own little world is Suthep.

The PM and her proposals are approved by the international community and most Thai's.

Even the BKK Post is now critical of Suthep, see current editorial.

On a secondary note, I've never met a Thai woman who can be told what to wear ( except in certain places, where i'm paying the bill..........) they generally do what they want.

Think your assessment of her is coloured by your hatred.

Delusional ! All she has done is follow the puppet master's orders....

[mikemac]

IMO opinion she had never worried about a single thing in her life

She lives in her own little world and pays no attention to what is going on around her

She is spoon fed everything ... from what to wear ... what to say ... everything ....

Bubble girl

Rather sadly for your utterly negative opinion of her, she seems to have done quite well so far.

Ahead of Suthep and co every step of the game, she has avoided the confrontations he seeks and done the right thing by calling elections and proposing reforms.

The only person living in his own little world is Suthep.

The PM and her proposals are approved by the international community and most Thai's.

Even the BKK Post is now critical of Suthep, see current editorial.

On a secondary note, I've never met a Thai woman who can be told what to wear ( except in certain places, where i'm paying the bill..........) they generally do what they want.

Think your assessment of her is coloured by your hatred.

Colored by his hatred ?

Nope. Try common sense and a few smarts, something that your average red flag waving psycho does not have the luxury of.