PM: Thailand is the tiger ready to leap

[bkknow]

[Monkeysee]

I can has leap?

[Thailand]

Not just stupid - he manages to combine that with an extraordinary lack of grace. You look at him and think, is this really what the PDRC had in mind? Those people are bastards but surely even they can't be satisfied with this charmless oaf blundering through national life.

He reminds me of "Dubbya" the little Bush. He was an embarrassment much like Prayuth is.

See DubyaSpeak .com maybe somebody is already compiling Prayoops?

[kieran2698]

What does ASEAN mean ? In the EEC the European equivilent people from member states can travel freely with out visas.[/quot

It is the intention to have an economic zone similar to the EEC within the next year or two and open borders may or may not follow, it took 50 years for the EEC to do it.

These groups are really about encouraging trade not about you and your passport. But anyway, isn't there already a minimum 1 month vise waiver between all ASEAN countries?

Edited December 6, 2014 by kieran2698

[Zooheekock]

The fact that he begs for people to stop conflict so that they can progress to democracy show how little he understands.

Democracy is all about conflict at the ballot box and at the debating stand. It is about conflict of ideas under the law.

He think that if he chases unity of ideas this will make for smooth democracy. History would suggest that this unity of thought and stifling of opinion is pursuit of unity is completely flawed as an idea.

Absolutely. He's even quoted in the OP as saying that "the main principle of economic recovery is the people should have the same opinion". This complete obsession with thought control and his utterly bizarre conviction that his/the junta's views are the only right and proper views which anyone can have is a recipe for disaster. As you say, he has not the faintest understanding of what democracy is and, it seems, now has some completely insane views on economics.

[Orac]

Its not the tiger which puts its head in the sand

It could be the tiger that recently leapt on a foreigner in Phuket and hospitalised him followed by the tiger enclosure being closed down. I assume the said tigers penis is probably on its way to China by now.

[ColdSingha]

"His definition of people requiring supporting equipment includes ... ladies in high heels and short skirts."

on hand to support

[Snig27]

The "PM"'s answer to the future is pretty much the exact opposite to the enlightened questioning and vigorous debate that allowed Western Europe and and North America to dominate the past two centuries. Who to trust? Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein or some career army officer with an oversized and unexplained bank balance?

It's a tough call.

Edited December 6, 2014 by Snig27

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Ready to leap!!! feels more like a recession is on it's way.

[siampolee]

Asean comes into being next year so perhaps this is the image that was conjured up here as the ASEAN nations come together and compete with each other so as to be the ''top cat.''

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608011814374476849&pid=1.7

[Jingthing]

Ya Mon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSujAJcKSuA#t=14

[DaveE13]

Ratcatcher funny photo but i still havent had the bottle to go in those cages all the years of visiting thailand. lol

[Thai at Heart]

The fact that he begs for people to stop conflict so that they can progress to democracy show how little he understands.

Democracy is all about conflict at the ballot box and at the debating stand. It is about conflict of ideas under the law.

He think that if he chases unity of ideas this will make for smooth democracy. History would suggest that this unity of thought and stifling of opinion is pursuit of unity is completely flawed as an idea.

Absolutely. He's even quoted in the OP as saying that "the main principle of economic recovery is the people should have the same opinion". This complete obsession with thought control and his utterly bizarre conviction that his/the junta's views are the only right and proper views which anyone can have is a recipe for disaster. As you say, he has not the faintest understanding of what democracy is and, it seems, now has some completely insane views on economics.

The complete arrogance of the man says it all. The fact that he even believes he is remotely close to having a decent idea of how to do this is really scary.

He should go back to the barracks. Why must everyone think the same

Is this some type of army strategy. What is his fear, his rationale, his belief? I think if anyone asked him " why?", his brain might explode.

[Reigntax]

The General just wants to be the next chief of the Thai embassy in Nth Korea or China. His departure will be applauded at home and abroad. This may be the one issue that eventually unites all Thais.

[bruceybonus]

so, the tiger talks about a tiger.

a somewhat feeble and overused analogy, but hey...

although the report drops into just plain babbling when it comes to 'the people at the center of the reform process', or on his leaping tiger economy when he says... that the main principle of economic recovery is the people should have the same opinion, avoid the same mistakes, and practice the sufficiency economy principle.

if it weren't for the seriousness of the situation in Thailand, this guy would make for good entertainment.

He really is terrifyingly s******. It really makes you realise how truly dumb many pooyais are, and yet they walk around with their egos the size of planets ruling the place.

When I hear the word pooyai, my minds mixes english and thai together to get big shit, which is very apt

[casindonet]

The fact that he begs for people to stop conflict so that they can progress to democracy show how little he understands.

Democracy is all about conflict at the ballot box and at the debating stand. It is about conflict of ideas under the law.

He think that if he chases unity of ideas this will make for smooth democracy. History would suggest that this unity of thought and stifling of opinion is pursuit of unity is completely flawed as an idea.

Absolutely. He's even quoted in the OP as saying that "the main principle of economic recovery is the people should have the same opinion". This complete obsession with thought control and his utterly bizarre conviction that his/the junta's views are the only right and proper views which anyone can have is a recipe for disaster. As you say, he has not the faintest understanding of what democracy is and, it seems, now has some completely insane views on economics.

The complete arrogance of the man says it all. The fact that he even believes he is remotely close to having a decent idea of how to do this is really scary.

He should go back to the barracks. Why must everyone think the same

Is this some type of army strategy. What is his fear, his rationale, his belief? I think if anyone asked him " why?", his brain might explode.

You are not allowed to ask why? Even reporters can't ask why, dear general might get upset.

[angiolo]

The fact is tigers are too heavy to be good at leaping , so it Thailand

[tonbridgebrit]

Let's get real here, Thailand is ALREADY a tiger that is leaping !!

Thailand will always recieve the lion's share of foreign investment coming into South-East Asia. You want to talk about how foreign investors are uneasy about Thailand not being a full democracy ? People should look at Burma, Laos and Vietnam, THOSE countries are countries where there is no democracy.

And wages in Thailand are still far lower than Europe and America. It doesn't make sense to have certain factories in Europe, it makes sense to transfer production to Asia. And when Europe and America are angry with China's vast trade surplus, well, why not transfer some of that factory prouction to Thailand ? Yes, reduce China's trade surplus, and increase Thailand's trade surplus. Is there anybody in Europe or America who is going to be against this ?

And no, Laos has got no beaches, Laos is not going to take away Thailand's tourists. And they're not going to build a Pattaya or Phuket in places like Burma, Cambodia and Vietnam. And Burmese and Vietnamese women aren't the same as Thai women. People should look at Vietnamese women already in America and England.

Yes, Thailand needs strong leadership. Whether it'sThaksin or the general doing a bit of fighting talk, well, it's what Thailand needs. Can you imagine Abhisit being in front of the cameras, and saying this ? Abhisit is simply unable to inspire a nation to carry on it's progress, unable to inspire a leaping tiger to continue eaping !!!

[Lingba]

Leap off a balcony?..as so many seem to do out here...\

I'm sorry but this guy is in another world....

[DaveE13]

He is doing what all leaders do and bigging up his country to the populace. He isnt going to say we wont be able to compete with x,y or z.

[tbthailand]

The fact that he begs for people to stop conflict so that they can progress to democracy show how little he understands.

Democracy is all about conflict at the ballot box and at the debating stand. It is about conflict of ideas under the law.

He think that if he chases unity of ideas this will make for smooth democracy. History would suggest that this unity of thought and stifling of opinion is pursuit of unity is completely flawed as an idea.

but TAH, you know that progress to democracy is not really his objective. He just has to pretend that it is.

And in that regard, saying things like this that are crazy and don't actually make sense, just gives away his game.

[falangjim]

I wish he would rub the backs of my ears. I like it when he does that, teasing my hair. (purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

[kriswillems]

What he wants to say is that he wants to go the way of China or Singapore : quickly progressing countries with a pseudo democracy.
But Prayut doesn't have the knowledge, attitude or people around him to achieve this.

What made countries like Singapore and China progress is breaking loose from old communistic economic models, while Prayut is trying to go back to such models.

He's digging his own hole and the whole of Thailand will fall in it.

Edited December 6, 2014 by kriswillems

[Zooheekock]

What made countries like Singapore and China progress is breaking loose from old communistic economic models

More likely it was just being Chinese. China was only briefly not the (or one of the) world's dominant economic power(s); we are now just returning to the long-term equilibrium and if anyone has delusions about transforming Thailand into China or Singpore, they are going to be sorely disappointed.

[ovenman]

Asean comes into being next year so perhaps this is the image that was conjured up here as the ASEAN nations come together and compete with each other so as to be the ''top cat.''

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608011814374476849&pid=1.7

For what it's worth, ASEAN came into being on 8 August 1967.

[fobuff]

More hogwash from the great leader

[Diplomatico]

Good lord. Where does one begin? The man say says one thing and then does the polar opposite. Suthep Thaugusaban - may she rest in peace - must be turning over in her grave for what has happened.

[surangw]

more like a bird ready to poop on your freshly washed car.

[northernjohn]

Ohhh my......when will this end?

It won't be long but Thai Visa will be composed of nothing but blind malcontents. You will be in heaven then. all your friends. Problem is not a one of you has a clue as to what has all ready been improved. Like Thailand going from 102 to 82 on the corruption scale.

Eventually you people will tire your self's out ignoring reality and patting each other on the back. That is when it will end. Thailand will continue to grow with out your lack of knowledge.

[tonbridgebrit]

What made countries like Singapore and China progress is breaking loose from old communistic economic models

More likely it was just being Chinese. China was only briefly not the (or one of the) world's dominant economic power(s); we are now just returning to the long-term equilibrium and if anyone has delusions about transforming Thailand into China or Singpore, they are going to be sorely disappointed.

Zooheekock, yes, I can see your point.

So, should they flood Thailand with lots of Chinese people ? Make Thailand even more Chinese-looking ?

Is this why Malaysia has a more 'developed economy' than Indonesia and the Phillipines ? Because the percentage of Malaysians who are Chinese is greater than in Indonesia and Phillipines ??