PM extends New Year greetings to Thais

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PM extends New Year greetings to Thais
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BANGKOK, Dec 24 -- Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and chief of the National Council for Peace and Order, extends his New Year wishes to the public while asserting that his government is working for the national interest and asking people not to create conflict during the ongoing one-year process of national reform.

The prime minister said that from 2015 to 2020 Thailand would develop its security and become the source of global food, and that the Thai people would be prosperous and would not enter into conflicts, living in harmony although having different stances.

As he will announce the achievements of his government tomorrow, reporters asked him what is its best achievement.

The prime minister said the answer should come from the people themselves because the government’s national solutions were people-centered and focused on order and economic development.

“There will not be any surprise tomorrow because what I have is my heart and life that I am ready to devote… Whatever I do and wherever I go, I always think of the Thai people and intend to give them dignity because other countries ask if there is peace in Thailand. It will be good if everyone is helpful,” the prime minister said. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-12-24

[noitom]

He will rid Thailand of the scourge of rotten rice, and human trafficked and slave driven seafood, he will remove all counterfeit intellectual property, and every last, beach chair on public beaches.

[terryp]

how very nice of him , the few hundred thousand expats living here, the couple of million foreign workers (that keep thailand afloat) and the couple of million tourists can go f themsleves as always.

would it relally be so difficult to wish EVERYONE in thailand a happy new year .///// I guess so..............

[kotsak]

"..and this is how you peel a banana.. Sorry I've forgotten to include this in the Line stickers.."

Edited December 24, 2014 by kotsak

[AGareth2]

damn good shot with that banana

[DaffyDuck]

"2015 to 2020" -- looks like I'm right on target with my estimates and earlier hopes.

[Always18]

In another headline our D.L. gave his "blessings" to the Thai people..............Popish aspirations maybe?

[indyuk]

I really don't know what to think. Pattaya is hurting. It's my hometown and I care about that. Already since the search for peace and order started last November. Commercially Pattaya seems to be in terminal decline. Today I visited Central Festival having heard that they are doing better than most. Wrong, most of the floors were devoid of all but a trickle of shoppers at Noon.

The inevitable conclusion for pattaya will be continuing failure of businesses and the ultimate economic collapse of our city.

The billions of Baht don't seem to be for Pats anymore.

[baboon]

How exactly does he know what direction Thailand will take after the perfectly free and fair elections that will of course take place in early 2016? Surely he has no idea who will win and what their policies will be...

[JOC]

>>he will announce the achievements of his government tomorrow<< Quote

Gonna be his shortest speech ever!!

[ikke]

I really don't know what to think. Pattaya is hurting. It's my hometown and I care about that. Already since the search for peace and order started last November. Commercially Pattaya seems to be in terminal decline. Today I visited Central Festival having heard that they are doing better than most. Wrong, most of the floors were devoid of all but a trickle of shoppers at Noon.

The inevitable conclusion for pattaya will be continuing failure of businesses and the ultimate economic collapse of our city.

The billions of Baht don't seem to be for Pats anymore.

Exactly, i visited Pattaya a week ago and it was like a graveyard , dead dead dead.... same for Koh Chang.

I am very interested in what this Gen. will say about his achievement , as I did not see any so far.

In this interview he talks about economics, well, economy goes down and deeper every day , and i dont talk about tourism.

And please lovers, spare us from Jet ski , taxi and beach stall scams solved, because all are exactly the same as before the coup.

[JOC]

No, no,no,no,no!!!

I will be a good boy and not comment on the banana!!

[ikke]

How exactly does he know what direction Thailand will take after the perfectly free and fair elections that will of course take place in early 2016? Surely he has no idea who will win and what their policies will be...

Sure he knows, as HE will draft the new constitution and he will be able to decide about the future of Thailand and all people living in Thailand.

[tullynagardy]

A thinly veiled threat to block democracy until 2020 now. Even his greetings have a sinister undertone with the " asking people not to create conflict" basically meaning don`t challenge me.

[cup-O-coffee]

I may be off here, but is not the Thai calendar different from the Julian calendar (April and Song Kran and 2558 -vs- 2015)? And wouldn't that make this Western New Years wish to the Thais a bit premature? Apologies if I am off. If not, then why doesn't he wish his Thai people Merry Christmas as well?

[iReason]

Surprised they didn't include this video of the un-elected PM announcing his New Years Greetings while surrounded by laughing sycophants.

[fobuff]

How exactly does he know what direction Thailand will take after the perfectly free and fair elections that will of course take place in early 2016? Surely he has no idea who will win and what their policies will be...

He plans to stay the Great Leader till the next coup... Thats how he knows

[surangw]

going to save his speech to use again for chinese new year ?

[chainarong]

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how very nice of him alt=coffee1.gif width=32 height=24> , the few hundred thousand expats living here, the couple of million foreign workers (that keep thailand afloat) and the couple of million tourists can go f themsleves as always.

would it relally be so difficult to wish EVERYONE in thailand a happy new year .///// I guess so.............. alt=bah.gif>

This thought crossed my mind also.

[noitom]

He's managing expectations and setting the Thais up for hand picked leaders. Why does he always appear so dour in the press and sound so dour?

[mikemac]

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how very nice of him alt=coffee1.gif width=32 height=24> , the few hundred thousand expats living here, the couple of million foreign workers (that keep thailand afloat) and the couple of million tourists can go f themsleves as always.

would it relally be so difficult to wish EVERYONE in thailand a happy new year .///// I guess so.............. alt=bah.gif>

This thought crossed my mind also.

Perhaps the PM has read some of the choice comments on TVF regarding him and the junta. Why would he give a rat's about us ?

[Alan653]

Gee thank's PM Prayut for the New Year wish to

all us expat's and farang's here in Thailand.

Oh... you didn't do that?

That was you farting?

Gosh thank's so much!

[rickirs]

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How exactly does he know what direction Thailand will take after the perfectly free and fair elections that will of course take place in early 2016? Surely he has no idea who will win and what their policies will be...

OR surely he does because any and all policies will be reviewed and approved by the NCPO or whatever rebranding it gives itself. Even the Junta-approved new constituton will no doubt allow the Junta to maintain absolute power over any elected government. The Junta has learned its lesson about allowing elected citizens to hijack junta imposed policies and laws.

[rickirs]

"... from 2015 to 2020 Thailand would develop its security ..."

Looks like the Junta has a 5-year plan for its continued oversignt of the nation's "security." Absolute power can be addictive.

[harrry]

As he only gave his greetings to Thais I hope he will excuse me not wishing him one. Though in the past his intervention was needed.

[alocacoc]

In the meanwhile...

[DaffyDuck]

Why does he always appear so dour in the press and sound so dour?

Every Thai politician appears to think they must appear dour and grim at all times - haven't you ever seen various election posters?

The only exception appears to be Chuwit (where is he now? Love that guy!)

Actually, Prayuth smiles in a lot of photos.

[DaffyDuck]

Gee thank's PM Prayut for the New Year wish to

all us expat's and farang's here in Thailand.

Oh... you didn't do that?

That was you farting?

Gosh thank's so much!

You guys vote? Or actually affect the country's future?

Oh right...

[smutcakes]

Gee thank's PM Prayut for the New Year wish to

all us expat's and farang's here in Thailand.

Oh... you didn't do that?

That was you farting?

Gosh thank's so much!

You guys vote? Or actually affect the country's future?

Oh right...

Are you thick?? Foreigners don't affect the countries future?..... nothing like investment, development, tourism, infrastructure contracts (China are farang as well) etc etc etc

See how the future of the country looked should they all cease to exist!

Not all expats here are penniless retirees living in the outback of Issan, many actually have high powered jobs in the major cities and have active involvement in areas affecting the future of the country.

Dont judge everyone by your own standards.

[uptheos]

How exactly does he know what direction Thailand will take after the perfectly free and fair elections that will of course take place in early 2016? Surely he has no idea who will win and what their policies will be...

Of course he does...