Prayut expects new Cabinet to lift government's image

[Alwyn]

Well as there is a wealth of knowledge being posted here, perhaps our erudite posters with their political, economic and social knowledge concerning the current inherited situation here in Thailand those people should step forward and offer their services free of charge so as to put the country back on course as they see it.

Possibly they are able to offer letters of reference from the government of their own country of origin testifying as to their ability in their chosen fields.

I am amazed that the countries these advisers have left have as yet it seems not collapsed into political economic and social chaos a result of being bereft of such august and sage persons..

One wonders why it is these advisers actually left their own countries in the first place?

so... what makes you qualified to judge the posts of others oh wise one? You know what? People have opinions about football, they're not necessarily footballers themselves, but they understand the game. How come you, being so sage and wise, don't get that?

[MZurf]

The reader will notice no mention made of the democracy and elections which were promised by this interim administration to be held in the very near future. This article should be renamed 'We're not going anywhere, pal'.

Yes I am aware that Thaksin is a convicted blah blah..

Promises, agreements, even solemn promises and vows are things that seem rarely kept here or treated with much significance. Not exclusive to politicians but more a national characteristic trait. Similar in some other Asian countries, especially India, IME.

Elections - given the speed of reforms, the current progress to date, the shared "visions" and current situation? Not likely any time soon. Might be some discussion after the new charter referendum, but probably just that, discussion. Not going to happen until other events.

" Not going to happen until other events."

True dat!

[MZurf]

Whatever he does, the image people have is a government of Army personnel who are wholly unqualified through competence or experience to bear the responsibility they are given.

They are there to change the rules to prevent another farce like the last bunch of dirty cronies then give power back to elected people. They should get on with that and stop playing with power by implementing policies whose effect will reach far into the future.

As much as I admire the General (compared to the alternatives) and the courage and patriotism he showed in saving people from being murdered by their own government, I can never forget the GT200 bomb detectors and wonder what other decisions have been made on a similar 'assessment'.

"They are there to change the rules to prevent another farce like the last bunch of dirty cronies then give power back to elected people."

Oh really?? I (and a great many others) thought that "they are there" to facilitate (for their own faction) a certain transition looming on the horizon, but now I understand the motives of the PM is purely altruistic. Thanks for clearing that up!

[MZurf]

So what was wrong with the last "cabinet" ?

Who selected the last "cabinet" ?

What qualifications did the last "cabinet" not have ?

What qualifications do the new "cabinet" have ?

Unreal !!!

Yet the previously "elected" PTP government used to rotate its cabinet ministers every 6 months or so, yet every one of them was hand-picked for the job because of their "specialist" qualifications.

But isn't the junta supposed to be so much better than the previous bunch? If they're not then what is their justification for not holding elections??

[arunsakda]

Found an interesting description that covers the OP photo.

Although this species has a reputation for docility, they are very powerful animals, capable of inflicting severe bites or even killing a keeper byconstriction. They also consume large amounts of food, and due to their size, require large, often custom-built, secure enclosures, which can be very expensive.

Sounds like my ex wife.

(Rimshot).

[jerojero]

He may be genuinely trying his best, but wise leaders know when to bring in outside advisors. Thailand's king did that 100 years ago appointing Frenchman to help run the country! It's current leaders' arrogance that is the problem now.

[billd766]

Thanks for the "but,but Thaksin" reference. A thread doesn't seem complete without it.

You are welcome.

I was trying to maintain an even balance.

Something that is difficult in these heady days of biased posters.

By the way did I get anything wrong in my post, insult anyone or offer any untruths?

Just the facts ma'am, just the facts.

With sincere apologies to Sgt Joe Friday and Dragnet.

joefriday.jpg

How is it maintaining an even balance when this thread is sod all to do with Thaksin?

I was responding to Pattaya28s post #8 and comparing this governments record on cabinet reshuffles with the previous PTP governments cabinet reshuffles.

The post is about cabinet reshuffles is it not?

Is it not permitted to offer a different viewpoint?

Without a response there would only be a one sided version.

Do you have a problem with that?

Is there anything in my post which is not true?

If I got anything wrong please tell me?

Am I not allowed to make a comment of MY choice?

[arfurcrown]

Alwyn post # 31.

so... what makes you qualified to judge the posts of others oh wise one? You know what? People have opinions about football, they're not necessarily footballers themselves, but they understand the game. How come you, being so sage and wise, don't get that?

Did you not notice that you have actually fallen into your own trap my boy?

I remarked that the''expert's'' like you who are happy to pontificate have in reality nothing to offer other than the running down of the country, its political leaders and its peoples.

Now I ask why are you and all of these naysayers still here?

I've been here a quarter of a century my boy, might just be that I like many of many ilk are a tad more in touch with reality than many of the born again runaway failures from other countries who like to demonstrate their self perceived superiority over the Thai people here..

Edited August 23, 2015 by arfurcrown

[metisdead]

An off topic post has been removed.

[ikke]

They gave him a job that couldn't be done and with a smile he went right to it,

They gave him a job that couldn't be done AND he couldn't do it.

He took a job that he couldn't do because incapable to do so.

[tbthailand]

Whatever he does, the image people have is a government of Army personnel who are wholly unqualified through competence or experience to bear the responsibility they are given.

They are there to change the rules to prevent another farce like the last bunch of dirty cronies then give power back to elected people. They should get on with that and stop playing with power by implementing policies whose effect will reach far into the future.

As much as I admire the General (compared to the alternatives) and the courage and patriotism he showed in saving people from being murdered by their own government, I can never forget the GT200 bomb detectors and wonder what other decisions have been made on a similar 'assessment'.

"They are there to change the rules to prevent another farce like the last bunch of dirty cronies then give power back to elected people."

Oh really?? I (and a great many others) thought that "they are there" to facilitate (for their own faction) a certain transition looming on the horizon, but now I understand the motives of the PM is purely altruistic. Thanks for clearing that up!

a recent post had this link which clearly shows that there is no intention of returning power to the people who are elected, but rather to encircle and contain the elected government in the future.

As for when the current "dream-team" leaves is entirely up to them... That they pretend otherwise is just part of playing the game.

[billd766]

They gave him a job that couldn't be done and with a smile he went right to it,

They gave him a job that couldn't be done AND he couldn't do it.

He took a job that he couldn't do because incapable to do so.

How do YOU know that? I suspect that he is far more capable than you are or ever will be.

[metisdead]

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[MaxLee]

Well simply put, it will make the image only worse, due to stubborn force fed miscommunication with the modern world evolving business world.

The world ain't a fool about Smile-land's sugar coated cover up farce anymore.

Edited August 23, 2015 by MaxLee

[waitforusalso]

[Alwyn]

Alwyn post # 31.

so... what makes you qualified to judge the posts of others oh wise one? You know what? People have opinions about football, they're not necessarily footballers themselves, but they understand the game. How come you, being so sage and wise, don't get that?

Did you not notice that you have actually fallen into your own trap my boy?

I remarked that the''expert's'' like you who are happy to pontificate have in reality nothing to offer other than the running down of the country, its political leaders and its peoples.

Now I ask why are you and all of these naysayers still here?

I've been here a quarter of a century my boy, might just be that I like many of many ilk are a tad more in touch with reality than many of the born again runaway failures from other countries who like to demonstrate their self perceived superiority over the Thai people here..

So you feel that because you've been in Thailand for a quarter of a century that you are somehow superior to people that have not? Did you see me running down the country or are you doing as you did in your previous post, just making a mass generalization? People like you, who think their opinion is better than others for no other reason than a timeline which they feel gives them moral, educational and all round superior high-grounds are the sort of people that start wars. I merely commented on your post and what you had written and you turn it around and start on a different topic without answering my question. You will not hear me battering Thai people as I do not generalize like other weak and feeble minded dimwits. What I do detest are small minded individuals who have a feeling of self perceived superiority over others because they have been in a place for a quarter of a century. It doesn't mean they have any more understanding of what's going on (nor anything else), it's means they've been in a place for a quarter of a century, probably being avoided like the plague by all others who are sick of listening to their talk of self-grandiose. I've only managed 15 years in Thailand, so what? It's not been 15 years sitting on my backside feeling superior to others who have been in Thailand for 10 years - and certainly not 15 years feeling inferior to some smug jerk-off who has been in the country for a longer period and that I would have nothing in common with in any country. It's been 15 productive years, employing locals and paying taxes to the government - at least until the anti-government protests killed our business. So, sit back, enjoy your solitude and sip another whatever people like you sip and keep telling yourself how great and wonderful you are. Don't bother telling anybody else, they're not listening.

[arfurcrown]

Interesting you make assumptions concerning matters you have no knowledge of

I or rather our company which I established employs some 150 staff and we have been established some 24 years, we have suffered various setbacks due to social and political unrest here in its various guises over the years, you are not alone in your suffering my boy.

Yes, we also pay all the dues that are expected of companies here so yet again the crime of smugness and superiority you accuse others of is also the crime of yourself.

Did you not use the term ''mass generalization?"

Again you fall into your own trap

Think before you pass judgement on others, your claimed loss of your business cannot be blamed upon anti government protests alone, we all suffered to degree as we had over the previous 24 years.

Perhaps your business acumen is not as acute as you thought thus the bitterness and rancour you so clearly demonstrate in the rambling post you made above.

I love the comment ''a sip of whatever you may sip.''

You seem to think that I rely on alcohol to boost my morale. Judge me not by the company that you keep and the habits you follow less you are to be proven wrong.

Sorry I do not drink , clouds the mind and leads to failures.

Oh, as an aside I am married to a Thai and have been for some 21 years too, horror upon horror to many of the foreigners here we have even bred three mixed race children too, no doubt you are in the same situation.

Never had to rely on ''jerk offs, '' a subject you mention with no doubt some authority. Nor do I we live in solitude either, I, we live in the midst of a Thai community not some foreigners enclave where all one meets of the locals are ones domestic employees.

Edited August 23, 2015 by arfurcrown