Full English Text of Yingluck's Post-Impeachment Statement

[Lite Beer]

Full English Text of Yingluck's Post-Impeachment Statement

By Khaosod Eng.

A Khaosod English translation of the statement posted by former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on her official Facebook account this afternoon.

Statement from Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra
The 28th Prime Minister of Thailand
23 January 2015

To all the dear people,

As expected, the National Legislative Assembly has reached its decision to impeach me as a Prime Minister and ban me from politics for five years, while the Attorney-General has taken up a case against me in the Supreme Court's Division for Holders of Political Office. I have these statements to make:

I insist on and express confidence in my innocence, and I would like to thank the principled minority votes that upheld fairness. The procedures have violated and abridged my basic rights that I, as a Thai citizen, deserve to have.

Let me insist that the rice-mortage program is a good program. It did not cause damages. As for the number of damages that they have tried to press on me, it is prejudice against me, and an attempt to use farmers as instruments of political destruction.

As I said about Thailand's democracy on 29 April 2013 at Ulan Bator, Mongolia, "I would like to see reconciliation and democracy gain strength. This can only be achieved through strengthening of the rule of law and due process. Only then will every person from all walks of life feel confident that they will be treated fairly."

I still insist on those words I said, even though today Thai democracy is dead, along with the rule of law. There is still a movement constantly bent on destruction, as I am suffering right now.

It is saddening and unbelievable that there are so many coincidences, as I said in my final hearing yesterday, and they are coincidences that are not coincidences. Just only one hour before the National Legislative Assembly began its impeachment vote, the Attorney-General announced that it would prosecute me on charges of dereliction of duty leading to corruption in the rice-mortage program, even though the head of the Office of Attorney-General stressed that there is still need to consider incomplete points in the case.

The attorney institution, which has long been a credible institution in the justice system, is now questioned because of this incident.

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-- Khaosod English 2015-01-23

[sweatalot]

who cares

[expat_4_life]

"As I said about Thailand's democracy on 29 April 2013 at Ulan Bator, Mongolia, "I would like to see reconciliation and democracy

gain strength. This can only be achieved through strengthening of the rule of law and due process. Only then will every person

from all walks of life feel confident that they will be treated fairly."

Perhaps if you'd been here doing your job instead of off on another junket you could have foreseen and forestalled the inevitable.

But no, you've been totally negligent in performing your duties.

You're likely also singing the "democracy is dead" song after the outcome, while I assert that Democracy has never really existed

here.

Unfortunately, the rule of law does not exist on any level in Thailand and this is unlikely to change in my lifetime.

Edited January 23, 2015 by expat_4_life

[Cuchulainn]

.............There is still a movement constantly bent on destruction............

Yes and you and your damned ilk created them. Thy're called the red shirts.

[rubl]

As I said it Ulan Bator my dear brother is evilly persecuted, and now it's my turn after only haven mislaid 700 billion Baht or so.

Surely that's not my fault, I meant well.

[LuckyLew]

Looks like she is going too stand by her rice scam plan until the end

Some people are too stupid to know when to quit

[trainman34014]

She's never heard the one that goes....'' When you're in a hole, the best thing to do is stop digging ''

Quote...'' Let me insist that the rice-mortgage program is a good program. It did not cause damages ''

She is obviously on a different Planet than Planet Thailand !!

[seajae]

quite obviously she never wrote this and only copied it but then again she probably had someone else do it for her as she would find it too tiresome to do anything herself plus she would probably not have understood what any of those words meant or been able to copy them correctly. Her lackies are trying to sucker the people with their bullsh*t again, probably do better by going back to the donut box deliveries they are famous for

[Cuchulainn]

quite obviously she never wrote this and only copied it but then again she probably had someone else do it for her as she would find it too tiresome to do anything herself plus she would probably not have understood what any of those words meant or been able to copy them correctly. Her lackies are trying to sucker the people with their bullsh*t again, probably do better by going back to the donut box deliveries they are famous for

Yeah and that was the one who thought Hat Yai was a province!! That's like Cameron saying Liverpool is a county or Obama saying LA is a state.

[djjamie]

Another prepared statement.

I would have more sympathy for her had she debated one single person, answered one single question or faced one single farmer when they protested.

Not once did that happen. Not once did she approach a single farmer and say "What are the issues you are facing and how can I help"

Not once. She was wished away in a car away from the troubles. Of course she was there for the photo shoot in her homeland surrounded by well wishes. Of course none asked her any insightful questions or challenged her like strong functional democracies embrace. If they had she would not be there.

And that is why 69% of Isaan Thai's do not really care about her impeachment. Because she didn't really care about them.

Then the poor me text from her FB page which ironically was no doubt prepared as well. Even in her dying moments she is still represented by others.

A tragic masterpiece of puppetry in its death throws.

Edited January 23, 2015 by djjamie

[h90]

"Let me insist that the rice-mortage program is a good program. It did not cause damages."

I think the damage is very well documented.

"as I am suffering right now."

What suffering?

[Beng]

Looks like she is going too stand by her rice scam plan until the end

Some people are too stupid to know when to quit

No !! Its loosing face, of course.

[thesetat2013]

OK! So now that there is no more rule of law nor democracy we can all go get some ice or ganja and have a sex party on the beach and if we want to kill someone too its OK now. This also means no more democracy hehehe.. Although there was never any real democracy here now its for certain because we can't vote for her anymore. I really hope she gets imprisoned by the junta for violating there order about making a statement after the impeachment as well as attempting to stir anger and hatred towards the junta and the gov now.

[falangjim]

Dear Yingluck

You owe me 10K baht because my in-laws were having a hard time waiting for your government to dole out promised money. Because you pussy-footed around with their right to 200K baht for the rice scheme, I'm now out 10K baht. I will gladly give you my account details. Please deposit it ASAP as it's nearing the end of the month and I'm running low on cash.

Yours

Jim

[aimbc]

Does she really know the meaning of poor? Is that to wear the same dress twice?

[docshock13]

Democracy is dead?

Khun Yingluck, democracy is not dead.

It was stillborn. Never even had a chance to take a breath.

Moving statement though. Would have been so much more meaningful if the words were sincere.

[rubl]

Democracy is dead?

Khun Yingluck, democracy is not dead.

It was stillborn. Never even had a chance to take a breath.

Moving statement though. Would have been so much more meaningful if the words were sincere.

This really shows how much more sincere you can sound or be suggested to be when you have enough money to buy a good PR team. Poor little rich girl, those generals are really mean to her, as if generals don't know you shouldn't be unkind to 'elite' and 'Amply rich'

[Ridercnx808]

she forgot to say thank you three times

[NongKhaiKid]

If Thailand ever became serious about teaching responsibility YL's speech would be a good start for course material.

Here was a woman who consistently insisted she was in complete charge but as soon as she was called to account the excuses flowed with one of the most ridiculous being as chair of the rice committee she never attended any meetings so didn't know what was happening.

Right to the end, well yesterday's part of it anyway, she has flatly refused to be accountable or accept any responsibility.

An object lesson in how Thai officialdom thinks and acts.

[EPICFAIL]

Her statement encapsulates the standard mantra of all good defense attorneys: Deny. Deny. Deny. Then make counter-allegations.

[In Town]

A great lady, evil used.

[ratcatcher]

A great lady, evil used.

More than a stroke of truth there mate. Had her evil brother not used her, this woman would not be in the bind she finds herself today. She does,however, bear some responsibility for allowing him to use her as his puppet. Time to go back in the box.

She would be happily still running around at the Shinawatra business and looking after her son had Thaksin been a better man.

Evil used her........and abused her.

[z42]

Unbelievable levels of stupidity, arrogance, and denial. Incredible. Absolutely no sincerity whatsoever and worst of all there are still apologists who will defend this clueless, dangerous bint to the bitter end. The junta need to gag her NOW. These kind of statements are at best inflammatory and at worst propaganda pertaining to create serious divisions

[AleG]

"I would like to see reconciliation and democracy gain strength. This can only be achieved through strengthening of the rule of law and due process. Only then will every person from all walks of life feel confident that they will be treated fairly."

So why did her (brother's) government pushed through and "Amnesty" Bill that directly contradicted her (speechwriter's) ideas of how reconciliation could be achieved?

The answer is, of course, that actions speak louder than words.

"Let me insist that the rice-mortage program is a good program. It did not cause damages."

I think the damage is very well documented.

"as I am suffering right now."

What suffering?

Lose of face, the ultimate pain for the self-entitled elites.

[ggt]

The drama surrounding Yingluck's trial and tribulation at the hands of the unelected gov't...may stir up a hornet's nest...things may get ugly yet...be alert for rumblings of dissent from Yingluck's devotees...

[Baerboxer]

Looks like she is going too stand by her rice scam plan until the end

Some people are too stupid to know when to quit

She will never ever admit to anyone wrong doing, any mistake or any issues in the rice scheme, ever. She won't loose face or show any remorse.

How can she lie about there being no damage - even the World Bank report says there was.

Simple - Shins lie, repeatedly lie, and expect everyone to believe every lie. She knows nothing different, and her brother hasn't instructed otherwise.

[Yme]

Numerous claims have been made regarding losses incurred by the Thailand rice pledging scheme over the years, including by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), who in April 2014 put losses at Bt 450 billion (US$ 13.794 billion), before amending this to Bt 660 billion (US$ 20.230 billion and an end of term loss of Bt 1 trillion (US$30.653 billion) last November.

However, after making such definite accusations the TDRI then refused to allow the NACC to use its research figures or calculations as part of its prosecution, with TDRI president Somkiat Tangkitvanich claiming “an evidence in academic aspect is different from an evidence to be used in a criminal or political case”.

At that time it was revealed that in order to break even after paying milling costs the Thai government needed to sell its rice for Bt 16,237 (US$ 530) per ton, while equivalent rice from India and Vietnam at the time was selling for Bt 9,803 – Bt 10,416 (US$ 320 to $ 340). (See: Backflip on Thailand Rice Pledging Scheme Cost Details)

In December Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha claimed losses from the former government rice pledging scheme would amount to Bt680 billion (US$ 20.875 billion*) while also claiming some Bt 2 billion (US$ 61.397 million*) per month was being spent on warehousing costs.

However, in In June 2013 with some 17 million tons of rice in stock the government at the time said it was paying Bt 300 million (US$ 9.133 million) per month to store. No explanation of the disparity in storage costs has been provided thus far.

While Thailand exported a record 10.8 million tons of rice last year to reclaim its number one rice exporter by volume title that it lost to India and Vietnam in 2012 when higher priced Thai rice exports fell by 37 per cent from 10.7 million tons in 2011 to just 6.73 million tons, revenue from sales was US$ 5.37 billion (Bt 175.188 billion*), some 16.49 per cent below the US$ 6.43 billion (Bt 209.769 billion*) that it earned in 2011 – far from the highest amount in recent history as claimed by Commerce Minister General Chatchai Sarigalaya last week.

More importantly at an average of US$ 497.22 (Bt 16,221*) per ton the price in baht terms were almost on a par with the Bt 16,237 per ton figure claimed as necessary to brake even in 2013 and just 6.18 per cent below the US$ 530 per ton figure claimed.

Source: The House of Shinawatra Teeters In the wake of Impeachment http://www.establishmentpost.com/the-house-of-shinawatra-teeters-in-the-wake-of-impeachment-updated/#ixzz3PkSh2WIb

[Smokemachine]

All she can do is keep insisting innocent with a useless written script over and over again. Can she just provide some substantial evidence to defend herself?

That side has gather evidence and all agencies agree to impeach her. This side has no evidence to defend but insist she is innocent. Hmm....

[binjalin]

who cares

Thailand cares

TVF posters like you do 'not care' and are not 'cared about'

[rubl]

Numerous claims have been made regarding losses incurred by the Thailand rice pledging scheme over the years, including by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), who in April 2014 put losses at Bt 450 billion (US$ 13.794 billion), before amending this to Bt 660 billion (US$ 20.230 billion and an end of term loss of Bt 1 trillion (US$30.653 billion) last November.

However, after making such definite accusations the TDRI then refused to allow the NACC to use its research figures or calculations as part of its prosecution, with TDRI president Somkiat Tangkitvanich claiming “an evidence in academic aspect is different from an evidence to be used in a criminal or political case”.

At that time it was revealed that in order to break even after paying milling costs the Thai government needed to sell its rice for Bt 16,237 (US$ 530) per ton, while equivalent rice from India and Vietnam at the time was selling for Bt 9,803 – Bt 10,416 (US$ 320 to $ 340). (See: Backflip on Thailand Rice Pledging Scheme Cost Details)

In December Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha claimed losses from the former government rice pledging scheme would amount to Bt680 billion (US$ 20.875 billion*) while also claiming some Bt 2 billion (US$ 61.397 million*) per month was being spent on warehousing costs.

However, in In June 2013 with some 17 million tons of rice in stock the government at the time said it was paying Bt 300 million (US$ 9.133 million) per month to store. No explanation of the disparity in storage costs has been provided thus far.

While Thailand exported a record 10.8 million tons of rice last year to reclaim its number one rice exporter by volume title that it lost to India and Vietnam in 2012 when higher priced Thai rice exports fell by 37 per cent from 10.7 million tons in 2011 to just 6.73 million tons, revenue from sales was US$ 5.37 billion (Bt 175.188 billion*), some 16.49 per cent below the US$ 6.43 billion (Bt 209.769 billion*) that it earned in 2011 – far from the highest amount in recent history as claimed by Commerce Minister General Chatchai Sarigalaya last week.

More importantly at an average of US$ 497.22 (Bt 16,221*) per ton the price in baht terms were almost on a par with the Bt 16,237 per ton figure claimed as necessary to brake even in 2013 and just 6.18 per cent below the US$ 530 per ton figure claimed.

Source: The House of Shinawatra Teeters In the wake of Impeachment http://www.establishmentpost.com/the-house-of-shinawatra-teeters-in-the-wake-of-impeachment-updated/#ixzz3PkSh2WIb

Yet mid-2013 the Yingluck Government already admitted to US$4.4 billion loss on their self-financing scheme which started on 2011-10-07.