Govt to provide forums for reform discussions: Prayut
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday said the government will provide forums for all parties, including students and academics, to partake in discussions about reforms.

During his "Return Happiness to The People" television programme, Prayut said the forum was aimed at providing everyone with the opportunity to take part in national reforms.

He said the government will allow the opportunity for students and academics - those who pro- and against-parties, to partake in the discussion.

"Both the pro- and anti-government groups will engage in discussions, but not to find fault with each other. Then we shall see how understanding can be reached," he said.

He said Thailand has been moving slowly, perhaps due to our characteristic of not letting anything go and making an issue out of everything.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Govt-to-provide-forums-for-reform-discussions-Pray-30264262.html

-- The Nation 2015-07-11

Some online forums would be good.

Just look at how often consensus on TVF magically becomes a part of official thinking.

Some dedicated online discussion forums, where the powers that be can read what the people think about political matters. No movie star gossip or dead motorcyclist photos, just political talk.

I know that my wife, for one, would love to vent her spleen on the many problems within education.

Well, here they come.

The big push is on.

"Reconciliation"

Now that their anti-democracy foundation is established via their constitution and cynically stacked senate, now it is time for acceptance, using the code word "reconciliation"

And to add insult to injury, they keep trotting out one-of-their own in AV to support their program, implying he represents political diversity beyond themselves. Their arrogance is such, that they fail to see if anyone needs to be reconciled, it is their political opposites - Ms. Y/PTP/Jatuporn, etc., etc.....Good luck with that..

They also fail to see that linking AV to these endeavors, simply consigns the efforts to file-13 for the huge number of voters who repeatedly have rejected him in elections, in spite of the anti-democrats continually trying to foist him onto them. They don't realize he is a red flag walking for those voters.

If those on the pro-democracy side fall for this stuff and participate, they only have themselves to blame for their political demise.

In military war terms, consorting with the enemy has consequences.

Edited July 11, 201510 yr by Bannum opinions

Well, here they come.

The big push is on.

"Reconciliation"

Now that their anti-democracy foundation is established via their constitution and cynically stacked senate, now it is time for acceptance, using the code word "reconciliation"

And to add insult to injury, they keep trotting out one-of-their own in AV to support their program, implying he represents political diversity beyond themselves. Their arrogance is such, that they fail to see if anyone needs to be reconciled, it is their political opposites - Ms. Y/PTP/Jatuporn, etc., etc.....Good luck with that..

They also fail to see that linking AV to these endeavors, simply consigns the efforts to file-13 for the huge number of voters who repeatedly have rejected him in elections, in spite of the anti-democrats continually trying to foist him onto them. They don't realize he is a red flag walking for those voters.

If those on the pro-democracy side fall for this stuff and participate, they only have themselves to blame for their political demise.

In military war terms, consorting with the enemy has consequences.

I'm sure you will be able to convince the PM to skip these reform platforms as you find them useless.

Of course, pro-democracy people normally love to discuss even with restrictions, as democracy is about discussing things.

They will be shut down soon.

"He said Thailand has been moving slowly, perhaps due to our characteristic of not letting anything go and making an issue out of everything."

Should make for some interesting forum debates then.

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I think providing forums is a good thing...

This should have been done 12 months ago.

Well, here they come.

The big push is on.

"Reconciliation"

Now that their anti-democracy foundation is established via their constitution and cynically stacked senate, now it is time for acceptance, using the code word "reconciliation"

And to add insult to injury, they keep trotting out one-of-their own in AV to support their program, implying he represents political diversity beyond themselves. Their arrogance is such, that they fail to see if anyone needs to be reconciled, it is their political opposites - Ms. Y/PTP/Jatuporn, etc., etc.....Good luck with that..

They also fail to see that linking AV to these endeavors, simply consigns the efforts to file-13 for the huge number of voters who repeatedly have rejected him in elections, in spite of the anti-democrats continually trying to foist him onto them. They don't realize he is a red flag walking for those voters.

If those on the pro-democracy side fall for this stuff and participate, they only have themselves to blame for their political demise.

In military war terms, consorting with the enemy has consequences.

Typical anti-democratic rhetoric and quite bombastic I might add. Pot and kettle comes to mind. No matter who is currently in power a forum to discuss how to move the country forward is a good thing in my opinion. Anyone who is against open discussion certainly has their own agenda. Don't confuse me with the facts my mind is made up comes to mind.

Empty Words again - nothing will happen ...

This should have been done 12 months ago.

Twelve months ago wasn't even two months after the coup yet, remember?

Mind you, once the NCPO started talking about NRC and how to register as candidate and so, many indicated to not-obstruct through non-cooperation. It's only when the NCPO and NRC/CDC went ahead that some complaint "but we didn't really mean it".

Edited July 11, 201510 yr by rubl

Can we have an election now or soon? ---- No

Can you lift martial law and article 44? ---No

Can we at least criticize you? --No

Can you stop seemingly persecuting one side while dirty members on the other go free? ---No

Well, can you at least promise that after this never coming election to not do another coup and let the voters decide on their governments? ---No

What's the point?

He said the government will allow the opportunity for students and academics - those who pro- and against-parties, to partake in the discussion.

That's a really generous offer.

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This should have been done 12 months ago.

Twelve months ago wasn't even two months after the coup yet, remember?

Mind you, once the NCPO started talking about NRC and how to register as candidate and so, many indicated to not-obstruct through non-cooperation. It's only when the NCPO and NRC/CDC went ahead that some complaint "but we didn't really mean it".

Reconciliation should have been the primary goal of the Junta, without everyone on their side is why we're here now, they had a golden opportunity to unite the country, it didn't happen, any sort of opposition should have been allowed to have their say, air their grievances and concerns, instead they were not allowed to meet, speak or criticise a government handpicked with buddies and fellow clique members.

You know, all the things that got the last regime leader kicked out.

Doesn't matter how much it would have galled the kool aid drinkers here, as its nothing to do with them it's about uniting the country and moving forwards, 14 months down the line, the divide, and trust and hatred between the two egotistical factions is very very apparent.

Sometimes you simply have to break bread with your enemies to gain peace, and move forwards.

The forum is of no use when they will not be able to say exactly what's on their minds, it's like inviting kids into a sweet shop and telling them they're not allowed to buy or eat anything mate.

wow, freedom of speech now??? I doubt it

Tell them to use this forum. Perfect.

The current government lacks legitimacy, so it would be pointless to engage in any dialogue or debate with its representatives. The only suggestion is that Prayut and his cronies get out and return power to the Thai people. The current regime has brought nothing but shame and great loss of face to the country. Escalating unrest or complete capitulation are the only two paths set before the ruling junta.