Man of the year: General Prayut Chan-o-cha

[ThaiUser]

Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup to overthrow a legitimate government... dissolve parliament and rip up a constitution and there are no politics so not really any political stability either....insane logic but very very Thai

Again this is a very shallow logical approach. “Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup [..] insane logic but very very Thai”.

Who or what is Thailand and who or what awarded the title! Can you say that the voters in Thailand have handed it to the General or an interest group that tries to peddle their own political agenda?

Inasmuch as you have handed the insane logic title to all Thai people the General got his award from a minority. Now consider how much value such titles hold coming from minorities.

[ggt]

How can this be? Most people voted for the woman who wanted to become a Monk!

[yellowboat]

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Actually JOC you win the 2014 awards for:

- Negative on absolutely everything associated with taking Thailand forward

Now that's an interesting point coming from a supporter of autocracy.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

[Mudcrab]

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Actually JOC you win the 2014 awards for:

- Negative on absolutely everything associated with taking Thailand forward

Now that's an interesting point coming from a supporter of autocracy.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

Can you clarify"westerners"?

Are they people who live in westerns (in their minds only) as in cowboys, armed to the teeth and kill anyone in a showdown in the main street?

Redneck US citizens who worship Bill O'Reilly? or Glenn Beck? The good ol boys?

Or people who realise that in some countries there is a balance between rights and responsibilities to maintain a functioning society?

Edited December 30, 2014 by Mudcrab

[yellowboat]

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Now that's an interesting point coming from a supporter of autocracy.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

When there is freedom. Benjamin Franklin : https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/140634-those-who-surrender-freedom-for-security-will-not-have-nor

[Alwyn]

<quote> "He has a direct and humorous approach when handling the media, especially when questioned by reporters." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.... and 555555555555555555555555555

[Mudcrab]

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Now that's an interesting point coming from a supporter of autocracy.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

When there is freedom. Benjamin Franklin : https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/140634-those-who-surrender-freedom-for-security-will-not-have-nor

No doubt Ben Franklin was a nice bloke...I didn't read the link.

I don't think old Ben had to deal with terrorists blowing up planes and buildings though. Or as it turns out lately forming a death cult who want to kill everyone in the west.

Times have changed. Read a bit of Darwin....those who survive are the best adapted to change...not the strongest.

[lildragon]

Give it to Chuwit, At least the man is up front about how he came to be and what he is.

All these 'saviors' from both sides make me laugh.

[cmsally]

Spitting Image would have a field day, with the dear General enjoying his morning newspaper immensely, with his bowl of cornflakes.

[yellowboat]

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

Can you clarify"westerners"?

Are they people who live in westerns (in their minds only) as in cowboys, armed to the teeth and kill anyone in a showdown in the main street?

Redneck US citizens who worship Bill O'Reilly? or Glenn Beck? The good ol boys?

Or people who realise that in some countries there is a balance between rights and responsibilities to maintain a functioning society?

A functioning society for whom ? The Thai people elected a Prime Minister. The average Thai person has now been cheated out of taking part in a functioning society. They are now told what they can do without any discussion.

[CantSpell]

Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup to overthrow a legitimate government... dissolve parliament and rip up a constitution and there are no politics so not really any political stability either....insane logic but very very Thai

To a guy who throw bananas to journashit who already are the biggest suxxers in the world.

He throws bananas at them because they then let him stroke their fur and tug their ears.

I can't wait for the mating season, I am thinking we will be in for a surprise

[jpeg]

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

Can you clarify"westerners"?

Are they people who live in westerns (in their minds only) as in cowboys, armed to the teeth and kill anyone in a showdown in the main street?

Redneck US citizens who worship Bill O'Reilly? or Glenn Beck? The good ol boys?

Or people who realise that in some countries there is a balance between rights and responsibilities to maintain a functioning society?

Oh get a bloody grip. 'The senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets'! (Dear God, hyperbole much? ) faux emotive weasel words. Shame on you. And you're referencing the absolute dregs of what passes for 'Western commentary' speaks volumes about just how truly ignorant you and your ilk are.

BTW. In case you haven't noticed, the term 'some countries' can in no way be ascribed to this, the ThaiLight Zone

Edited December 30, 2014 by jpeg

[maxme]

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Actually JOC you win the 2014 awards for:

- Negative on absolutely everything associated with taking Thailand forward

Now that's an interesting point coming from a supporter of autocracy.

You say autocracy, I say pragmatic given the scenario at hand.

Oh please, peace at any price. So willing to trade personal freedoms for oh so little security. This sort of spineless attitude from westerners totally mind boggling.

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

Can you clarify"westerners"?

Are they people who live in westerns (in their minds only) as in cowboys, armed to the teeth and kill anyone in a showdown in the main street?

Redneck US citizens who worship Bill O'Reilly? or Glenn Beck? The good ol boys?

Or people who realise that in some countries there is a balance between rights and responsibilities to maintain a functioning society?

Poor reply to a straight up question. But we don't deal with those now do we?

[yellowboat]

Would you rather the senseless slaughter of innocents on the streets continue? When is enough is enough?

When there is freedom. Benjamin Franklin : https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/140634-those-who-surrender-freedom-for-security-will-not-have-nor

No doubt Ben Franklin was a nice bloke...I didn't read the link.

I don't think old Ben had to deal with terrorists blowing up planes and buildings though. Or as it turns out lately forming a death cult who want to kill everyone in the west.

Times have changed. Read a bit of Darwin....those who survive are the best adapted to change...not the strongest.

Please do not trouble yourself with quotes from people who shaped history. Instead, please keep showering us with your own well thought out wisdom. Also you are exactly kind of person terrorists feed on. So quick to abandon personal freedoms and integrity for a small bit of fleeting security. Terrorists win because people give up everything for what they think is freedom.

[rickirs]

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Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup to overthrow a legitimate government... dissolve parliament and rip up a constitution and there are no politics so not really any political stability either....insane logic but very very Thai alt=giggle.gif>

Adolf Hitler was named Man of the Year in 1938 and look where he ended up.

I noticed dear leader didn't even get nominated for Man of the Year 2014 so is this just another "Gift" for the people and self acolades

There's always room for one more:

Edited December 30, 2014 by rickirs

[catsanddogs]

Guardian 3rd Oct -

However, as Thai authorities said they hoped the double killing last month would no longer hamper Thailand’s vital tourism industry, human rights observers said they were suspicious of confessions given apparently without the suspects having access to lawyers.

Police dismissed the worries, saying DNA evidence corroborated the confessions, and that the young Burmese men had chosen to not have legal assistance.

LIES LIES LIES.

[catsanddogs]

Guardian 3rd Oct -

However, as Thai authorities said they hoped the double killing last month would no longer hamper Thailand’s vital tourism industry, human rights observers said they were suspicious of confessions given apparently without the suspects having access to lawyers.

Police dismissed the worries, saying DNA evidence corroborated the confessions, and that the young Burmese men had chosen to not have legal assistance.

LIES LIES LIES.

Somyot said the men had not requested lawyers: “If they had asked for lawyers we would have provided lawyers for them as this is their basic right.”

Isn't it a fundamental responsibility of any police force to make clear any suspects 'basic rights'?

What complete and utter diarrhoea the RTP have fed the media and the world since day one of this tragedy.

[MaxLee]

Blablabla,.... so technically every brainwashing master can become Thailand's man of the year....

[englishoak]

Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup to overthrow a legitimate government... dissolve parliament and rip up a constitution and there are no politics so not really any political stability either....insane logic but very very Thai

Again this is a very shallow logical approach. “Only Thailand would think of awarding this to a Military General leading a coup [..] insane logic but very very Thai”.

Who or what is Thailand and who or what awarded the title! Can you say that the voters in Thailand have handed it to the General or an interest group that tries to peddle their own political agenda?

Inasmuch as you have handed the insane logic title to all Thai people the General got his award from a minority. Now consider how much value such titles hold coming from minorities.

Sorry to bust your bubble but Thailand gets what it deserves and the people ultimately have the fate of their nation in their own hands. Even coups cannot prevail if the people stand against it.

Its the Thai people that ultimately are responsible for their own nation, no one else.

[Fatty123]

''I'm angry with a newspaper. I may shut them down.''

Days later, Nation headline: Man of the Year!

Pussies!

[CarlTyson]

The Nation again. What did you expect?

Next.

Thai people happy with coup.

Thai People want General to stay longer.

Thais want appointed PM

[Eric Loh]

Have fun bashing the junta for now in TVF. The government can order immediate censorship and remove any offensive content. Not like before when a court order for an ISP is needed to block or remove content. That man of the year may turn out to be the dictator of the year.

[jeffreybangkok]

At least there is no more political protest, no violence, consumer confidence higher than ever and business getting better which Abihisit and Ying Luck can't achieve.

One. I doubt those outside of Bangkok have consumer confidence. Regardless of the faults of the rice pleadge, farmers are not happy with rice prices today, and they will pay for big projects in the future.

Two, Consumer confidence is not an excuse for quashing freedoms and deposing an elected government.

Your silver lining is nothing less than frivolous

You are WRONG!! I travel a lot to North Eastern of Thailand where my wife family home is. They are indeed very happy with the situation now. Although her parent is not farmer but they knew a lot Of farmers there and they are happy with the money they got from the current govt. Quashing freedom?? Bullshit, we all have full freedom now unless you are a criminal or some corrupted politicians then u felt your freedom have been quashed. Thailand is not really for an elected government until they are all educated that accepting money to vote for someone is wrong. Suit yourself, not happy just leave

[JAG]

Man of the year eh? That came out of the blue didn't it!

[englishoak]

At least there is no more political protest, no violence, consumer confidence higher than ever and business getting better which Abihisit and Ying Luck can't achieve.

One. I doubt those outside of Bangkok have consumer confidence. Regardless of the faults of the rice pleadge, farmers are not happy with rice prices today, and they will pay for big projects in the future.

Two, Consumer confidence is not an excuse for quashing freedoms and deposing an elected government.

Your silver lining is nothing less than frivolous

You are WRONG!! I travel a lot to North Eastern of Thailand where my wife family home is. They are indeed very happy with the situation now. Although her parent is not farmer but they knew a lot Of farmers there and they are happy with the money they got from the current govt. Quashing freedom?? Bullshit, we all have full freedom now unless you are a criminal or some corrupted politicians then u felt your freedom have been quashed. Thailand is not really for an elected government until they are all educated that accepting money to vote for someone is wrong. Suit yourself, not happy just leave

OMG

Here comes the "education" before allowed to vote BS excuse again.

Perfect example of how messed up Thailand is when even supposedly the educated understand nothing about equality and freedoms. It begins with an equal voice and a vote and a lot of hard work and determination to progress .... not a panic and coup every few years like petulant children.

As for the Money thing, dont even get me on the Generals, Police Chief millionaires on all sides, absolutely disgusting abuse of position. Corruption filters from the very pinnacle all the way down....you wont see other than those fallen from grace brought to account and in a few years itll be rinse and repeat again, coups are all Thailand know how to do.

May as well use that as an election system its about as regular anyway.

[Trouble]

The propaganda just keeps on rolling. Is the Nation the government propaganda organ. What a load of BS.

[NCFC]

The Man of The Year award has been won by the same person since 1946, surely? Anything else must be considered LM.

God bless you with a long life, sir.

Edited December 30, 2014 by NCFC

[tbthailand]

MAN OF THE YEAR: PRAYUT CHAN-O-CHA

The general on the front line for political stability
Kris Bhromsuthi,
Nitipol Kiravanich
The Nation

That's some amazing heinie kissing going on over at the Nation.

I guess they are aren't rag that pissed him off, eh??

[tbthailand]

At least there is no more political protest, no violence, consumer confidence higher than ever and business getting better which Abihisit and Ying Luck can't achieve.

One. I doubt those outside of Bangkok have consumer confidence. Regardless of the faults of the rice pleadge, farmers are not happy with rice prices today, and they will pay for big projects in the future.

Two, Consumer confidence is not an excuse for quashing freedoms and deposing an elected government.

Your silver lining is nothing less than frivolous

You are WRONG!! I travel a lot to North Eastern of Thailand where my wife family home is. They are indeed very happy with the situation now. Although her parent is not farmer but they knew a lot Of farmers there and they are happy with the money they got from the current govt. Quashing freedom?? Bullshit, we all have full freedom now unless you are a criminal or some corrupted politicians then u felt your freedom have been quashed. Thailand is not really for an elected government until they are all educated that accepting money to vote for someone is wrong. Suit yourself, not happy just leave

if you do nothing wrong then you have nothing to fear....

[DaffyDuck]

At least there is no more political protest, no violence, consumer confidence higher than ever and business getting better which Abihisit and Ying Luck can't achieve.

Exactly. For that, and the other achievements, Prayuth certainly deserves the "Man of the Year" award - heck, regardless how you feel about him, you'd have to agree that Prayuth has had the most and the most significant impact on Thailand in 2014.