Prawit urges top brass to drive Thailand forward

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Prawit urges top brass to drive the country forward



BANGKOK: -- Deputy prime minister and defence minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan today urged military and police top brass to help drive the country forward and bring about national unity in the country.

He said what they do does not mean for any particular individual, but for the country, the people and the Monarch.

Gen Prawit’s statement was made as military and police top brass came to wish him happy birthday with flowers one day ahead of his 70th birthday anniversary on August 11 at the First Infantry Regiment of the Royal Guards this morning.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha also came to join the will wishers at Gen Prawit’s home inside the army area.

He told reporters on arrival that he has brought with him his “heart” to give to Gen Prawit, the former army chief.

Other top brass included army chief Gen Udomdej Sitabutr, interior minister Gen Anupong Paochinda, commerce minister Gen Chatchai Sarikalya, assistant army chief Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha, national police chief Gen Somyot Poompunmoung, and former armed force chief Gen Boonsarng Niempradit.

Gen Prawit said the past one year has seen many changes which he attributed to sacrifices to work by the prime minister.

But he said he had only joined the cabinet this year and was determined to work for the benefit of the country and the people.

He urged as his well wishers to help drive the country forward to bring unity back saying it was not for any individual, but for the country, the people and the Monarch.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/prawit-urges-top-brass-to-drive-the-country-forward


-- Thai PBS 2015-08-10

[jayboy]

The military top brass if genuinely patriotic and if truly wishing to drive the country forward would return to barracks, stop interfering in politics, abandon their business interests , end the corruption in military procurement, drastically reduce the bloated number of generals and submit to the complete direction of a civilian democratically elected government.

[clockman]

The military top brass if genuinely patriotic and if truly wishing to drive the country forward would return to barracks, stop interfering in politics, abandon their business interests , end the corruption in military procurement, drastically reduce the bloated number of generals and submit to the complete direction of a civilian democratically elected government.

Iam afraid, just wishful thinking

[Just1Voice]

The military top brass if genuinely patriotic and if truly wishing to drive the country forward would return to barracks, stop interfering in politics, abandon their business interests , end the corruption in military procurement, drastically reduce the bloated number of generals and submit to the complete direction of a civilian democratically elected government.

Agree 100%, but it ain't never gonna happen!

[Bodene]

I think I'm going to be sick.

[PatOngo]

If bu!!sh!t was music these pr!cks would be a symphony orchestra!

[jaidam]

What an unfortunate coincidence that the assistant army chief is called Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha. It makes it sound like he is related to PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha and that he is benefitting from nepotism. This is exactly the sort of thing that Prayuth did the coup to stop occuring. He should make it clear that Preecha is not his relative otherwise it truly is a nonsensical situation.

[Seastallion]

There are only three things that need doing, and need doing without compromise to bring the country forward.

1. Annihilate corruption at all levels, both government and local body, nationwide.

2. Clean up the police force. Recruit more police officers. Ensure they enforce all laws, all the time, against all law-breakers. No exceptions, no compromises.

3. Change the education system and attitudes within it. Employ experienced, passionate and highly qualified educators to make the decisions. Army officers and politicians know squat about education. It may be time to swallow some Thai pride and get a team of overseas experts.

Do it. Do it now. Do it properly.

No compromise!

[DLock]

"BANGKOK: -- Deputy prime minister and defense minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan today urged military and police top brass to help drive the country forward and bring about national unity in the country."

It's ok saying this rhetoric from time to time...but what does it even mean in tangible terms?

What does Prawit want the "military and top brass" to actually do?

He needs to spell it out for them. It's not like they are particularly bright.

[LannaGuy]

What an unfortunate coincidence that the assistant army chief is called Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha. It makes it sound like he is related to PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha and that he is benefitting from nepotism. This is exactly the sort of thing that Prayuth did the coup to stop occuring. He should make it clear that Preecha is not his relative otherwise it truly is a nonsensical situation.

you are joking right?

[metisdead]

A troll post has been removed as well as a flaming reply.

[Reigntax]

Forward may be a mistranslation of northwards as in the directly towards China.

[Eric Loh]

Open your eyes General Prawit, the top brass is driving the country downwards not forward. There is absolutely no way the country can move forward when the top brass just don't have the skill set. Better for him at his auspicious day to urge the PM to hand the power back to the civilian government at the shortest time. Then you will be the true patriot.

[Fat Haggis]

With Army owned and run Golf courses, driving the country forward seems quite apt!!

[bamnutsak]

OK, I got my roadmap.

But the roadmap seems to take us back in time? Back to the good, old days.

Does that qualify as "forward"?

[klauskunkel]

He told reporters on arrival that he has brought with him his “heart” to give to Gen Prawit, the former army chief.

What is happening to those generals? One loses his heart to a Chinese official, and the PM is also quite liberal with his feelings... Has here been an undocumented accidental release of pheromones in Bangkok's General District?

Edited August 10, 2015 by klauskunkel

[Jimlove]

He told reporters on arrival that he has brought with him his “heart” to give to Gen Prawit, the former army chief.

They really have a way with words these "top-brass" .... Sounds like an old sleazy love-song ...

[billd766]

Open your eyes General Prawit, the top brass is driving the country downwards not forward. There is absolutely no way the country can move forward when the top brass just don't have the skill set. Better for him at his auspicious day to urge the PM to hand the power back to the civilian government at the shortest time. Then you will be the true patriot.

Do you truly believe that any "elected" government has the skills set?

The last "elected government" chose as its PM a woman with no political experience at all and that reason for that was her name only.

She had no ideas of her own, rarely attended parliament, appointed herself as defense minister yet had no experience yet you believe that her government was better than this one?

One of the election promises was to stamp out corruption. Did that ever happen?

Her brother promised the Thai people would all be rich in 6 months, Did that ever happen?

Her Brother was certainly 450% richer but the majority of "his" supporters are certainly deeper in debt now than they have ever been. Was that a success for an "elected government"?

Edited August 10, 2015 by billd766

[Seastallion]

Open your eyes General Prawit, the top brass is driving the country downwards not forward. There is absolutely no way the country can move forward when the top brass just don't have the skill set. Better for him at his auspicious day to urge the PM to hand the power back to the civilian government at the shortest time. Then you will be the true patriot.

I disagree with handing back. Thailand needs a strong, uncompromising person to shake things up, clean the rot out. That will not happen if a civilian government takes over the reigns before the clean-up.

[bamnutsak]

When planes land at Suvarnbhumi, an air-crew member advises passengers of the time change, and they should change their watches back to 1930.

[ratcatcher]

With Army owned and run Golf courses, driving the country forward seems quite apt!!

Is it possible they are lacking caddies? Is there a caddie lack?

Thaksin caddied for Yingluck. Who caddies for Prayuth?

[VincenzoA]

Open your eyes General Prawit, the top brass is driving the country downwards not forward. There is absolutely no way the country can move forward when the top brass just don't have the skill set. Better for him at his auspicious day to urge the PM to hand the power back to the civilian government at the shortest time. Then you will be the true patriot.

I disagree with handing back. Thailand needs a strong, uncompromising person to shake things up, clean the rot out. That will not happen if a civilian government takes over the reigns before the clean-up.

It won't happen anyway.

[Fat Haggis]

With Army owned and run Golf courses, driving the country forward seems quite apt!!

Is it possible they are lacking caddies? Is there a caddie lack?

Thaksin caddied for Yingluck. Who caddies for Prayuth?

Suthep!!

[bamnutsak]

Prayut carries Suthep's bag. Not that he's happy about it, but he does what he is told.

[fred Kubasa]

Military and top brass are largely responsible for driving Thailand

BACKWARD !

[h90]

Prayut carries Suthep's bag. Not that he's happy about it, but he does what he is told.

Come on.....I doubt Suthep can tell Prayut anything....and the last month Suthep was monk, if he would have such power and influence he would have spent the time more pleasant

[baboon]

Open your eyes General Prawit, the top brass is driving the country downwards not forward. There is absolutely no way the country can move forward when the top brass just don't have the skill set. Better for him at his auspicious day to urge the PM to hand the power back to the civilian government at the shortest time. Then you will be the true patriot.

Do you truly believe that any "elected" government has the skills set?

The last "elected government" chose as its PM a woman with no political experience at all and that reason for that was her name only.

She had no ideas of her own, rarely attended parliament, appointed herself as defense minister yet had no experience yet you believe that her government was better than this one?

One of the election promises was to stamp out corruption. Did that ever happen?

Her brother promised the Thai people would all be rich in 6 months, Did that ever happen?

Her Brother was certainly 450% richer but the majority of "his" supporters are certainly deeper in debt now than they have ever been. Was that a success for an "elected government"?

The Shinawatras are not running the country. The military are, and have been for well over a year. 'But, but Thaksin' doesn't wash on this thread which is not about the Shinawatra family.