PM urges public to watch out for corruption and to report to government

[Lite Beer]

PM urges public to watch out for corruption and to report to government

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha urged members of the public to keep watch on corruption and to report the malpractices to the government.

BANGKOK: -- Addressing the nation in his weekly Return Happiness to the People on Friday night, the prime minister said he didn’t understand why there are still people looking for an opportunity to acquire ill-gotten gains or to get involved in corruption.

He suggested that members of the public should watch out for corruption and to treat the malpractices with disdain otherwise the government will be rendered ineffective and development projects will bog down.

The prime minister said that he is willing to accept criticism or recommendations as well as information about corruption in government bureaucracy.

He called on authorities concerned who are responsible for regulating motorcycle taxi services, passenger van services, footpath trading and other problems to not apply “neutral gear” but to carry on with their efforts.

He said he would like Thai people to realize that it is the responsibility of every individual to be mindful that they are duty-bound to participate in the development of the country, their societies or communities.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pm-urges-public-watch-corruption-report-government/

-- Thai PBS 2014-11-01

[MaxLee]

PM urges public to watch out for corruption and to report to government

There is a BIG Corruption S****** happening in Koh Tao *hint-hint.....

[lomatopo]

...except those involving anyone in a position of authority, or the RTP.

[terryp]

I’ve lost all faith in this guy , arrogant , abrasive and totally rude….he forgets he is a public servant looking after the rights etc of 70 million thais

All I see that things are slowly returning back to the shambolic ways of before all the PR clampdowns.

Another huge opportunity lost to basically a one man PR scam

[clockman]

No need to look. Every sector of society is corrupt!

[robertthebruce]

Now where do I start ????

[Johnsen]

Its like a skit from SNL.... You have got to be kidding... Way to flush your own reputation down the toilet Mr PM..

[NongKhaiKid]

Now where do I start ????

How about all those at the top who have assets not commensurate with their official salaries such as army generals for example ?

Of sorry we're not to jump to conclusions over things like that and that's official from the man himself.

[bapoboy]

PM urges public to watch out for corruption and to report to government

There is a BIG Corruption S****** happening in Koh Tao *hint-hint.....

how do you know that ?

[RustBucket]

Hang on.

One minute we are told to report corruption, then when we collectively insist that the KT investigation has been corrupt from end to end going right to the top... We are threatened with arrest?????

Only in Thailand.

[hanuman2543]

Why he not clean up his own family first? There is enough evidence to take a closer look at the assets of a very close relative of him. And what about the overpriced microphones?

[Toknarok]

Pot-kettle. Just another daft pronouncement.

[NongKhaiKid]

I’ve lost all faith in this guy , arrogant , abrasive and totally rude….he forgets he is a public servant looking after the rights etc of 70 million thais

All I see that things are slowly returning back to the shambolic ways of before all the PR clampdowns.

Another huge opportunity lost to basically a one man PR scam

Yes, the white knight's armour is beginning to rust.

[lomatopo]

"Thank you for calling the Thailand Corruption Call Center. Your call is important to us. Due to unprecedented call volume you call will be answered in....72 days. If you'd like to advance in the queue please feel free to "donate" 1,000 baht by pressing 1 now".

[jaltsc]

"The prime minister said that he is willing to accept criticism or recommendations as well as information about corruption in government bureaucracy."

He's as close as one can get to those committing the corruption. If he can't uncover it, how does he expect others to it for him. Besides, he is one the few people who won't be arrested and sued for defamation of character for outing the powerful crooks. This is his job and responsibility. Why is is asking the public to do it for him? Just another facade.

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."

Edited November 1, 2014 by jaltsc

[apetley]

Maybe the good General would like to reform the Defamation law first as I can see a flood of suits accusing those trying to expose wrongdoing.

Edited November 1, 2014 by apetley

[worgeordie]

It would be easier saying what is NOT corrupt, but I cannot think

of any part of Govt,Society,that is not subject to some kind of corruption.

regards Worgeordie

[noitom]

This is preposterous. Surely, the general and/or his advisers know of a few Thai corrupt big men , bankers, insider traders, and general Thai business hustlers. The general would start influencing change by making some Thai big men busts and prosecutions. That would certainly set the example that corruption is not acceptable. Without those big men busts, his efforts are pointless.

[marcusd]

The queues to report will be MILES long every day!

[Crazy chef 1]

why there are still people looking for an opportunity to acquire ill-gotten gains or to get involved in corruption

... because it is part of "Thai culture".it is so deep rooted that it will be almost impossible to eradicate it without draconian (enforced)laws.would be the same to tell Germans NOT to be punctual...

[Zonka]

So what is the phone number or email address provided to report this corruption? I tried for 20 mins to get a taxi on Sukhumvit last night. No one wanted to put the meter on. A clown sorry policeman was there and when I asked him to ensure the taxis didnt refuse a fare or ensure the taxis put the meter on he just ignored me. When I started to film him allowing taxis to refuse fares he got pissed of and took a picture of me!!!!

Corrution runs deep, right to the bone in fact. Thats why I just laugh when there is a clampdown. Thais believe because someone in authority has said it, it will happen.

My video and others that have been posted on TV clearly show that is not the case.

The General is losing the confidence of the people because what he said he was going to do and what he is doing is polar opposites.

This country gets uglier by the day.

I cant wait for ASEAN to kick in so that then MAYBE the Thais will realise how backward they are in relation to their neighbours

[chainarong]

Generally in most countries you report corruption to either your superiors if working and or to the police , now that's calling the pot black

[chainarong]

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Now where do I start ????

Pic - up- the Phone Bruce

[whatawonderfulday]

Mirror mirror on the wall who is the ............

Make the rest of the nursery rhyme up yourselves folks. After all this is Thailand, the "Hub of hypocrisy"

[Johnniey]

Strange responses by foreigners that think they kniw what Thai people want.

Corruption is not taking perks of the job or paying off a cop to save you picking up your license at the station.

That is corrupion that benefits all. Corruption he refers to is that which harms the country as a whole.

Thai people WANT corruption no 1.

As for getting off with a crime - if your child did something wrong that could ruin his/her life, would you act legally or do sonething to save their life. No point criticising if you would adhere to corrupt activities.

[MaxLee]

No matter what party rules in Thailand, elected, or not elected, the elite and rich, influential peeps always get a freepass or a slap on the wrist as the most XXXXtreme punishment....

[Johnniey]

So what is the phone number or email address provided to report this corruption? I tried for 20 mins to get a taxi on Sukhumvit last night. No one wanted to put the meter on. A clown sorry policeman was there and when I asked him to ensure the taxis didnt refuse a fare or ensure the taxis put the meter on he just ignored me. When I started to film him allowing taxis to refuse fares he got pissed of and took a picture of me!!!!

Corrution runs deep, right to the bone in fact. Thats why I just laugh when there is a clampdown. Thais believe because someone in authority has said it, it will happen.

My video and others that have been posted on TV clearly show that is not the case.

The General is losing the confidence of the people because what he said he was going to do and what he is doing is polar opposites.

This country gets uglier by the day.

I cant wait for ASEAN to kick in so that then MAYBE the Thais will realise how backward they are in relation to their neighbours

Were you near Nana plaza where all the illegal activities take place in broad daylight? Maybe with a carryout?

You can't burn your cake and eat it.

[meatboy]

"Thank you for calling the Thailand Corruption Call Center. Your call is important to us. Due to unprecedented call volume you call will be answered in....72 days. If you'd like to advance in the queue please feel free to "donate" 1,000 baht by pressing 1 now".

meantime keep wearing the bullet proof vest.

[Zonka]

So what is the phone number or email address provided to report this corruption? I tried for 20 mins to get a taxi on Sukhumvit last night. No one wanted to put the meter on. A clown sorry policeman was there and when I asked him to ensure the taxis didnt refuse a fare or ensure the taxis put the meter on he just ignored me. When I started to film him allowing taxis to refuse fares he got pissed of and took a picture of me!!!!

Corrution runs deep, right to the bone in fact. Thats why I just laugh when there is a clampdown. Thais believe because someone in authority has said it, it will happen.

My video and others that have been posted on TV clearly show that is not the case.

The General is losing the confidence of the people because what he said he was going to do and what he is doing is polar opposites.

This country gets uglier by the day.

I cant wait for ASEAN to kick in so that then MAYBE the Thais will realise how backward they are in relation to their neighbours

Were you near Nana plaza where all the illegal activities take place in broad daylight? Maybe with a carryout?

You can't burn your cake and eat it.

No I was with my family at the mouth of Soi 11 and it was about 10.30pm whats your point. Are you saying that if I had a pack of beer with me (which I didnt) then that is ok for the police to neglect their job?

[whatawonderfulday]

Strange responses by foreigners that think they kniw what Thai people want.

Corruption is not taking perks of the job or paying off a cop to save you picking up your license at the station.

That is corrupion that benefits all. Corruption he refers to is that which harms the country as a whole.

Thai people WANT corruption no 1.

As for getting off with a crime - if your child did something wrong that could ruin his/her life, would you act legally or do sonething to save their life. No point criticising if you would adhere to corrupt activities.

If you are Thai then it is a perfect illustration of the failings of the education system. If you are not Thai then you must be a troll.

Most educated people know the importance of "Engaging brain first before opening mouth"

Always a good philosophy I thought