Thai Army chief asserts government is trying its best to solve people's problems

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Army chief asserts government is trying its best to solve people's problems
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BANGKOK, Oct 16 -- Deputy Defence Minister/Army chief Udomdej Sitabutr on Wednesday expressed sympathy with a Lop Buri farmer who set herself on fire and hoped she would be saved.

He assured the public that the government is trying its best to heed people's complaints but some cases would take time to handle.

He spoke in reference to the case of Sangwian Raksaphet, who set herself ablaze at a temporary public service center at the Office of the Civil Service Commission opposite Government House.

On August 13 she asked authorities there to help negotiate with her loan sharks but there had not been any progress in her case.

Gen Udomdej said there were a large number of people's complaints and some cases would take times to solve because they might face legal complications.

Interior Minister Gen Anupong Paojinda also expressed his sympathy with the case. He said many people complained about informal debt problems and he would discuss special solutions with provincial and local authorities.

Ms Sangwian, a resident of Wang Jan sub-district in Lop Buri's Khok Samrong district, arrived at the public service center at about 8.45am. As there was no progress in her complaint case filed on Aug 13, she was disappointed.

Then she poured the oil she carried along on her body and lit herself with a lighter.

Officials hurriedly put out the blaze and took her to Vajira Hospital. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-10-16

[JOC]

So now the "government" are trying to score a few cheap points on background of this tragic story.

The non-politicians from the army are fast learners!!

[Costas2008]

"Army chief asserts government is trying its best to solve people's problems"

Any chance of trying their best to solve the Kho Tao murders and not being oblivious to what the whole world is saying to them?

[NeverSure]

Since August, someone who IS the law couldn't deal with some low life <deleted> loan sharks?

Where I come from we call that "All hat and no cattle."

[Commerce]

Can you imagine Gen. Odierno saying Obama is trying his best, or Gen. Carter saying Cameron is trying his best? No, didn't think so.

Edited October 16, 2014 by Commerce

[NongKhaiKid]

Can you imagine Gen. Odierno saying Obama is trying his best, or Gen. Carter saying Cameron is trying his best? No, didn't think so.

The last two Chiefs of the Defence Staff in Britain didn't hold back in their criticism of the government over defence cuts, sub-standard equipment etc and still being expected to perform wherever and whenever their political masters dictate.

[apetley]

Since August, someone who IS the law couldn't deal with some low life loan sharks?

Where I come from we call that "All hat and no cattle."

One of the major problems with loan sharks is that many of them are operating with the cooperation of the police who they pay off to turn a blind eye.

Edited October 16, 2014 by apetley

[yellowboat]

It will pretty obvious to most Thai people that little good will come of this change in government. They just do not have the ability to govern.

[cup-O-coffee]

How about forcefully (yet with tolerance and compassion) teaching the people to solve their own problems before they happen, and providing the timely resources for them to do so?

I think it was Yoda who said, "rRRRrrrHerherher...Not try. Do."

Edit: Teaching a child to say "No" goes a lot farther in their life than chasing the bad people who would tempt them.

Edited October 16, 2014 by cup-O-coffee

[Chris Lawrence]

"Army chief asserts government is trying its best to solve people's problems"

Any chance of trying their best to solve the Kho Tao murders and not being oblivious to what the whole world is saying to them?

I don't know if to laugh or cry to some of your comments Costa, but this was a good one.

[Chris Lawrence]

As sad as this story is, comments from the heads of government don’t appear to be focusing on the economy. They get lost in a story, and can’t see the way out.

To help with debt in the country areas, stop spending 72%? of revenue on Bangkok and evenly distribute around the country. Look at ways to increase revenue for the country?

[razer]

To fix the problems here ... some powerful people have to go to prison. That's just the way i is.

[fobuff]

It is not the role of the army to solve the people's problem... it is a democratically elected civilian government... not a military junta under martial law and the great leader

[joebrown]

I watched the Generalissimo on TV this week and was pleasantly surprised by the inclusion of an English translation. What surprised me the most though was the enormous number of topics covered. Each one was allocated a solution, usually with the promise that someone, somewhere had been 'told' to attend to the issue at hand. I have to say that this left me with the impression that whilst the 'master' was talking he might become a 'jack of all trades and master of none'. I hope time proves me wrong for the well being of this country, which is so close to my heart.

[aripengu]

Whithout open dialogue no solving problems, it's just a show to distract from the elephant in the room.

[Stone Inscription 1]

Cool.

[selftaopath]

Like Yoda said:

Do or Do Not - There is NO try.

[EnglishJohn]

It is not the role of the army to solve the people's problem... it is a democratically elected civilian government... not a military junta under martial law and the great leader

Like Pheu-Thai did ? - taking the country to the brink of civil war with outrageous corruption culminating in the 310:0 amnesty disgrace and forcing this whole mess ?. They will do exactly the same again if the rules aren't changed.

Thailand needs people who can think for themselves, not regurgitate meaningless rhetoric like a programmed robot.

[spidermike007]

Go after the bad guys with power. Not just the little chickens. But the big hens. Start bringing down the big guns. If you are really determined to change things here, and make life better for the people, you must tackle the big issues, and be willing to upset the status quo, punish the corrupt and criminal elements within the elite, powerful and rich, and not just jabber on and on and on about change that is not really happening, in a lasting and meaningful way.