Thai caretaker PM Yingluck urges military to mediate with protesters

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Thai caretaker PM Yingluck urges military to mediate with protesters
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BANGKOK, Jan 10 – Embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today left the option open for the military to mediate with anti-government protesters in resolving Thailand’s political stalemate in light of the anticipated seizure of the capital on Monday.

She renewed her call for dialogue with the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), led by staunch government opponent Suthep Thaugsuban.

“All factions, including justice facilitators, must sit down and talk, otherwise nothing can move forward. We are ready to talk and the military can play a role,” she said.

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Ms Yingluck said the government was not pushing for an election without listening to the people, but explained that a poll delay until after national reform is impossible.

“National reform has plenty of procedures that will take years. How can we run the country without a parliament? In that case, we can’t approve or sign any agreements or obligations,” she said.

The caretaker premier said she could not comply with the demand for her resignation but would be willing to take into consideration all legal solutions though the government is not empowered to set an election date.

The government can only coordinate with the Election Commission and it is ready to hold talks with the PDRC with the military acting as coordinator, said Ms Yingluck.

The caretaker premier said the government will do its best to maintain public order on Monday and urged the public to lead their lives normally, giving reassurances that the situation will be under control.

A combined military and police force consisting of 20,000 personnel will provide security particularly at government properties on Monday, she said, expressing concern over possible infiltration by a third party.

“Let us turn to each other to find resolution through a reform forum which must be done in parallel with the February 2 election. Without parliament, the country’s administration is impossible and it affects Thailand’s relations with other countries,” she said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-01-10

[Scamper]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

[Prbkk]

This is a genuine offer from the PM. General Prayuth, please intervene with Suthep to stop this madness before it is too late.

[moonao]

Yingluck has shown more reasonableness, grace and maturity then Thailands last 10 Prime Ministers combined.

[Prbkk]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

Doomsayers like you will not help the process. There has to be comrpomise. The PM has opened a door here...why do you want to slam it shut. Most rational people would like to see no violence and a solution ( even partial solution) to this nonsense

[saltandpepper]

Yingluck has shown more reasonableness, grace and maturity then Thailands last 10 Prime Ministers combined.

The most terrible is that you believe in this

[Nickymaster]

Yingluck has shown more reasonableness, grace and maturity then Thailands last 10 Prime Ministers combined.

Actions speak louder than words. Please don't tell me you don't know how many dirty things she has done the last 2 years. You seem to be easily fooled. You should be very careful in live.

[scorecard]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

Doomsayers like you will not help the process. There has to be comrpomise. The PM has opened a door here...why do you want to slam it shut. Most rational people would like to see no violence and a solution ( even partial solution) to this nonsense

But the funny thing is that if the military did get involved in some distinct role you then you and a few others

would scream and yell and kick that the military should never ever be involved.

Which way do you want it?

Edited January 10, 2014 by scorecard

[bigbamboo]

Yingluck has shown more reasonableness, grace and maturity then Thailands last 10 Prime Ministers combined.

She has shown that the Boss is being backed into a corner and the use of force to escape may be futile.

[Nickymaster]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Meanwhile back in the real world. The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree.

Edited January 10, 2014 by Nickymaster

[Prbkk]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

Doomsayers like you will not help the process. There has to be comrpomise. The PM has opened a door here...why do you want to slam it shut. Most rational people would like to see no violence and a solution ( even partial solution) to this nonsense

But the funny thing is that if the military did get involved in some distinct role you then you and a few others

would scream and yell and kick that the military should never ever be involved.

Which way do you want it?

Unequivocally, I want General Prayuth 'at the table', because without his participation I am fearful that these characters will never stop. I PREFER YL to see out her term.

[slapout]

I wonder who would charge her with negligence in return for hers and the family/cronies resignation?

After ignoring some very sound advice and input attempts, for the past 20+ months, she is now asking for help from everyone, but those she disagrees with.She has not conceited nor agreed to anything proposed by the Opposition/protestors to date and seems 'hell bent' on continuing this line of inaction.

The "delay the election" groups are growing in number as are the disgruntled potential voters. and to the horror of her/brothers plan for reelection, the matter of even electing enough bodies to form a new government appears questionable.

[TVGerry]

Yes General Prayuth, please intervene and stage a coup.

[Prbkk]

I wonder who would charge her with negligence in return for hers and the family/cronies resignation?

After ignoring some very sound advice and input attempts, for the past 20+ months, she is now asking for help from everyone, but those she disagrees with.She has not conceited nor agreed to anything proposed by the Opposition/protestors to date and seems 'hell bent' on continuing this line of inaction.

The "delay the election" groups are growing in number as are the disgruntled potential voters. and to the horror of her/brothers plan for reelection, the matter of even electing enough bodies to form a new government appears questionable.

Yes, well you just go right on advocating revenge, disaster, mayhem but be very careful what you wish for. A negotiated settlement, with amnesty, looks like something good for Thailand from my perspective. Also, I believe YL's hand is very much stronger than you anticiapte. Compromise while it is still a possibility is my preference.

[PREM-R]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Meanwhile back in the real world. The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree.

"The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree."

I understand that you are one of many TVF members that believe the Shins OWN Thailand, but even you must know that only HM The King can issue a royal decree.

[Prbkk]

Yes General Prayuth, please intervene and stage a coup.

there are some very compelling reasons why that is not going to happen. They should be well-known to you. However an invitation, such as the one contemplated in the artcile, could bring compromise

[JesseFrank]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

So desperate to cling on to power because she's afraid that the bill, which is not considered anymore according to the born liars party, can not be approved when it comes back.

[TVGerry]

I wonder who would charge her with negligence in return for hers and the family/cronies resignation?

After ignoring some very sound advice and input attempts, for the past 20+ months, she is now asking for help from everyone, but those she disagrees with.She has not conceited nor agreed to anything proposed by the Opposition/protestors to date and seems 'hell bent' on continuing this line of inaction.

The "delay the election" groups are growing in number as are the disgruntled potential voters. and to the horror of her/brothers plan for reelection, the matter of even electing enough bodies to form a new government appears questionable.

Yes, well you just go right on advocating revenge, disaster, mayhem but be very careful what you wish for. A negotiated settlement, with amnesty, looks like something good for Thailand from my perspective. Also, I believe YL's hand is very much stronger than you anticiapte. Compromise while it is still a possibility is my preference.

An amnesty again? Would it include her brother? Because that worked the first time round didn't it?

[NCFC]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ?

That is an excellent starting point for round the table discussions. Reform is not a quick fix and it needs parliament to be in place to provide input, discuss the detail and act on the recommendations.

So let Suthep come to his senses and understand that Thailand needs an election on Feb 2 to produce a parliament that can further the reform process that all sides seem to agree is necessary.

[Nickymaster]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Meanwhile back in the real world. The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree.

"The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree."

I understand that you are one of many TVF members that believe the Shins OWN Thailand, but even you must know that only HM The King can issue a royal decree.

The Shins promised heaven on earth in 2010 and the last 2.5 years they have only lied and enriched themselves while the country is sinking. Been here for 30 years so please don't try to judge me.

Edited January 10, 2014 by Crossy

[antimuds]

The way to end this thing, those who are suppose to be in jail be jailed. Elect new bodies by people, family members not allow to hold high post. All current activities propose by government to stop. New government will revise. Seized property of corrupted officials. Help the farmers to settle them down. Help the crisis in the southern area. No selling of country.

[antimuds]

Btw , those 2 clowns should be in jail.

[WitawatWatawit]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Meanwhile back in the real world. The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree.

"The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree."

I understand that you are one of many TVF members that believe the Shins OWN Thailand, but even you must know that only HM The King can issue a royal decree.

Yes, but not unilaterally - it has to be generated by the govt.

[icare999]

Yingluck has shown more reasonableness, grace and maturity then Thailands last 10 Prime Ministers combined.

taksin

bs she has nothing to do with it and is simply following instructions from real PM Taksin.

And don't forget its her and her party who caused all this by sneaking a bill to forgive her brother all his crimes as well as a bill to change constitution so Taksin could sell Thailand as before out to foreign interests who will pay him wonderfully for such generosity with Thailand's wealth and assets

Far to late in day for her to offer this sort of lying crap and don't forget its her party and ministers who said they would not accept court decisions.

You sir or madam are totally hoodwinked but thats why Taksin choice her for PM since she is able like a lot of woman to persuade many even against their common sense even down to crocodile tears when she thinks it might help.

[PREM-R]

The caretaker premier insisted that she has the obligation to stay in power until a new government takes office, or she would be charged with negligence of duty.

Meanwhile back in the real world. The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree.

"The Election Commission says that she should postpone the elections by issuing a royal decree."

I understand that you are one of many TVF members that believe the Shins OWN Thailand, but even you must know that only HM The King can issue a royal decree.

The Shins promised heaven on earth in 2010 and the last 2.5 years they have only lied and enriched themselves while the country is sinking. Been here for 30 years so please don't try to judge me.

Issued/made by government AND approved by HM The King.

"The Shins promised heaven on earth in 2010 and the last 2.5 years they have only lied and enriched themselves while the country is sinking. Been here for 30 years so please don't try to judge me."

But it is O.K. for you to judge the Shins?

[ggold]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

Doomsayers like you will not help the process. There has to be comrpomise. The PM has opened a door here...why do you want to slam it shut. Most rational people would like to see no violence and a solution ( even partial solution) to this nonsense

And you are living in cloud cuckoo land if you really think she is opening up a door to dialogue!

When she slams it shut with her protestations of not being able to resign as caretaker PM which really means if I resign how will big brother ever get back to Thailand a free man. If she really cared about Thailand she would open a door and walk through it waving bye bye as she went!

[scorecard]

Yes General Prayuth, please intervene and stage a coup.

there are some very compelling reasons why that is not going to happen. They should be well-known to you. However an invitation, such as the one contemplated in the artcile, could bring compromise

So you want the military to get involved but you don't want a coup.

So please explain, without fluff and without nasty comments to other posters, what you want the military to do.

[Skywalker69]

This is a genuine offer from the PM. General Prayuth, please intervene with Suthep to stop this madness before it is too late.

is a genuine offer from the PM

It´s not, it´s pure desperation.

[Smokemachine]

A plea for the army to get involved with reform negotiations is yet another sign the administration is still very nervous about the army and is desperate to delegate its attention. The subtext of all these daily announcements has really all been about that. It is odd though that Yingluck would feel it would be particularly soothing to call for reform when she's actually seated next to Thaksin's cousin - the head of CAPO, deputy prime minister and foreign minister. The optics suggest a fundamental lack of vision. And to talk about a reform process taking " years " is also not a particularly good sign of movement of any kind beyond the speed of growing grass. But the key question is this - what does she hope to accomplish by this election ? It will be woefully short of MPs and will be constitutionally unable to convene. In fact, the first time in Thai history that that particular constitutional crisis has occurred. How in the world can she act on reform or anything else for that matter when parliament cannot convene ? At what point, one wonders, will that actually dawn on the Pheu Thai administration ?

Doomsayers like you will not help the process. There has to be comrpomise. The PM has opened a door here...why do you want to slam it shut. Most rational people would like to see no violence and a solution ( even partial solution) to this nonsense

She has shut that door long time ago, knowing now there is no other way for her then she open the door again.

Yes most people would like to see no violence especially YL. She can't afford violence at all as it will lead a coup to her government.

[gerry1011]

The voice of reason again...

What should be added?

She is doing a great job in trying to appease the mad dogs...

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