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Supreme Commander asks incoming armed forces commanders to support government's work

BANGKOK, 10 September 2015 (NNT) – Supreme Commander Worapong Sanganetra has concluded that the work of the armed forces over the past year has been smooth, and has tasked incoming armed forces chiefs to support the work of the government.

Speaking after the last meeting of armed forces chiefs for fiscal year 2015, General Worapong said each armed force has reported on the past year's work, such as the Bike for Mom activity, the launch of the Ratchaphak Park in Hua Hin, the solving of the illegal fishing problem, maintaining orderliness in the nation, and supporting the police investigation into the Ratchaprasong attack. The supreme commander concluded that work has proceeded smoothly over the past fiscal year.

Gen. Worapong indicated that the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has laid down 5-year, 10-year and 20-year plans to accommodate the strategies of the Ministry of Defense, and that so far he has not had conflicts with any armed force chief. He also said he would like to ask the incoming chiefs of each of the armed forces branch to continue supporting the government directly as well as indirectly.

-- NNT 2015-09-10

[jaywalker]

Ask them for equipment maintenance reports.

I have asked for such from them when working with them.

I get blank stares.

Meanwhile Bike for Mom & new parks are opened, thanks to the military's cooperation.

[ldiablo]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

[Reigntax]

If their work has been smooth over the last 12 months imagine how smooth it will be when they actually have to produce something.

Teflon, slippery or just slime balls may be a more appropriate description.

[chainarong]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

I was going to say - - how about respecting a democratic elected Government - - but you beat me to it .

[h90]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

Well if there is one....never saw a really democratically elected one here.

[JAG]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

Well if there is one....never saw a really democratically elected one here.

You mean you never saw one you approved of.

For someone who recently advocated Suthep being put in power to oversee reforms to question the democratic credentials of Thailand's elected government ( s) is actually quite funny in a dark sort of way!

[h90]

Ask them for equipment maintenance reports.

I have asked for such from them when working with them.

I get blank stares.

Meanwhile Bike for Mom & new parks are opened, thanks to the military's cooperation.

maintewhat?

10 years ago the big car manufacturer didn't do scheduled maintenance, they run the line till some 60 Baht bearing broke and everything had to stop. Some things like special hydraulic seals had a 2 week delivery time...that was always a drama. "No you can't pick it up today, because I quoted 2 weeks". "Even if you need it today, I don't have 2 meter diameter seals on stock...."

But they learned it.....I guess it cost a little bit if you have to shut down a production line for Toyota....And total inflexible....

Military and maintenance is good business.....I recall the invoices for the outsourced yearly maintenance of "VW Golf I" of a other military.....someone got very rich on that....the oil and the spark plugs cost more than a new engine

[h90]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

Well if there is one....never saw a really democratically elected one here.

You mean you never saw one you approved of.

For someone who recently advocated Suthep being put in power to oversee reforms to question the democratic credentials of Thailand's elected government ( s) is actually quite funny in a dark sort of way!

Which would be the past democratic elected government? The 300 Baht for vote Thaksin government or the 500 Baht per vote Yingluck government? Or the we have to lock the MPs without mobile phone in a hotel room, so they don't get a higher offer to switch sides again-->Abhisit government.

Both elected but the important word here is DEMOCRATIC.

They were somehow elected but by no means democratic....non of these governments.

Yes reforms are necessary to allow free and fair elections. Every day my doubts if Prayut has the mental capacity to do these reforms are increasing.

A different person not member of a party and a reform government of specialists would be better.

[sweatalot]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

[Jon Wetherall]

He thanked the armed forces for their devotion and effectively managing an organised bike ride.

Seriously?

[Jon Wetherall]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

Well if there is one....never saw a really democratically elected one here.

Ah yes, I see your problem. Let me help:

A democratically elected government is one that wins a general election.

There's quite a few to choose from since 2001, They've all been tipped out in conspiracies by the unelected feudal barons and the armed forces who took money from the Thai people to defend them and their choice of government, but they were elected governments for a little while.

Edited September 10, 2015 by Jon Wetherall

[baboon]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

It doesn't matter who we want. It matters who the Thai people want, remember them?

[Jon Wetherall]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

It doesn't matter who we want. It matters who the Thai people want, remember them?

Good job Thais don't get the farang choice of government. They'd probably have a cabinet full of bar girls.

[MZurf]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

I'd rather have elected corrupt thugs than "self-elected" corrupt thugs with guns. Who in their right mind wouldn't?

Edited September 10, 2015 by MZurf

[springheeled jack]

this seems like a bad case of nerves are the powers that be afraid there may be another coup de tat from the army.

[Jon Wetherall]

this seems like a bad case of nerves are the powers that be afraid there may be another coup de tat from the army.

Summing what I have seen with what I have heard, I would guess that Mr P is in the process of pooping his pants, and it seems that a counter-coup by Prem is the least of his concerns. The rumour is that Mr T is about to start taking his gloves off.

I gather he wasn't terribly impressed that Mr P accused him of being behind the BKK bombing.

[elgordo38]

If their work has been smooth over the last 12 months imagine how smooth it will be when they actually have to produce something.

Teflon, slippery or just slime balls may be a more appropriate description.

I am sure they have been vetted as team players or they would not be on the "team" I am sure they are told from time to time they must take a hit for the team. They do not want any kinks in the chain of command. Keep the funds fluid and flowing in the right direction and all will be well.

[elgordo38]

Ask them for equipment maintenance reports.

I have asked for such from them when working with them.

I get blank stares.

Meanwhile Bike for Mom & new parks are opened, thanks to the military's cooperation.

Make sure the icing looks good forget about the cake.

[JAG]

He thanked the armed forces for their devotion and effectively managing an organised bike ride.

Seriously?

Well it was a very well organized bike ride.

There again rather a lot of resources went into it. Rather more than go into combating the insurgents in the south.

But then the bike ride was in Bangkok.

[tomacht8]

How about supporting a democratically elected government for a change.

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

It doesn't matter who we want. It matters who the Thai people want, remember them?

Good job Thais don't get the farang choice of government. They'd probably have a cabinet full of bar girls.

A parliament filled with bar girls.

Pro:

Many work and help their families.

Many speak better English than many politicians.

Economy and dealing with money dominate many.

Contra:

There's also liars between.

That would maybe worth a try.

[Jon Wetherall]

You mean democratically elected democratic government?

Hard to find in Thailand - better not democratically elected but democratic.

Or do you want the old corrupt thugs back?

It doesn't matter who we want. It matters who the Thai people want, remember them?

Good job Thais don't get the farang choice of government. They'd probably have a cabinet full of bar girls.

A parliament filled with bar girls.

Pro:

Many work and help their families.

Many speak better English than many politicians.

Economy and dealing with money dominate many.

Contra:

There's also liars between.

That would maybe worth a try.

I bow before your greater experience of the genre.