Abhisit still keen to play role in the reform process

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Abhisit still keen to play role in the reform process
KHANITTHA THEPPAJORN,
PIMNARA PRADUBWIT
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- ABHISIT Vejjajiva, Democrat Party leader, has kept the door open to sending party representatives to join the reform-steering council, saying he sees no conflict of interest involved.

Abhisit said the steering council was unlike the National Reform Council, which had the authority to pass or reject the charter draft. The steering council only worked to push through reforms, thus there was no conflict of interest. So, anybody could join, including politicians, he said.

Asked if he would send representatives to sit on the steering council, the Democrat leader said so far he had no idea about the registration or the quota, but there shouldn't be any problem.

However, he said his party had not held any meetings so far, so no members would be competing for seats in the steering council on behalf of the party.

Abhisit added that everyone could participate in the reform process. Although they do not have a seat on the steering council, they could still voice opinions. The attempt by the government to include parties should not be used to demonstrate reconciliation, but to show its seriousness in getting everyone involved in reform work.

National Legislative Assembly President Pornpet Vichitcholcha said it would take more time before the appointment of the steering council members was complete. Personally, he believed it should be made up from five main sources: first, public servants who are knowledgeable, understanding and have roles in pushing the work; second, retired public servants; third, noble people regardless of their political preferences; fourth, security officers; and fifth, possibly 50-70 former NRC members.

Pornpet admitted there had been lobbying attempts among those desiring to be on the charter drafting committees and the reform steering panel.

He said he had been approached as it was misunderstood he had power to appoint the members, when actually he didn't.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Abhisit-still-keen-to-play-role-in-the-reform-proc-30268883.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-16

[waitforusalso]

Needs to reform his pretentious, mommy-boy image.

[Baerboxer]

Who?

[h90]

Who?

the male equivalent of Yingluck....Maybe he is her secret brother?

[Mot Dang]

I bet he wants to play a part. Running short of pocket money ? Doesn't like to be out of the lime-light ? Misses the media attention ? Not being invited to those elite dinners in the big hotels ? Still trying to make his mark on history (no luck yet) ? Take you pick.

He is a has-been that has passed his expiry date. He has come to his evolutionary end, but wont admit it to himself. Or, wink wink nudge nudge, possibly there is a long-time benefactor insisting he makes his move !

[spidermike007]

He was one of the least effective politicians in recent memory, and that says a lot. The very fact that he is still leading the democrat party after his disastrous administration, says a lot about the exceptional lack of talent in the party. Reminds me a bit of the Democratic Party on the U.S.

[LannaGuy]

Hypocrite Abhisit who showed a 'flicker' of ethics when he whispered against the Junta Charter now he ROARS 'no conflict of interest' with the unelected Military Junta

he will be consigned to the dustbin of history as a 'ne'er-do-well'

[Mot Dang]

Who?

the male equivalent of Yingluck....Maybe he is her secret brother?

Yingluck had her weaknesses, her misdirected policies, her bullying, overbearing, persuasive brother constantly in her ear, but she did have some glimpses well-directed civil projects (if only in the NE). I personally witnessed several good well-meaning civil projects in my village completed. Projects that lifted some out of crippling poverty. Sure she had her issues, what Thai polly hasn't ?

But Abhisit ? What has he ever done, other than to spit bile and poison ? Nothing, sweet FA.

[LannaGuy]

Who?

the male equivalent of Yingluck....Maybe he is her secret brother?

Yingluck had her weaknesses, her misdirected policies, her bullying, overbearing, persuasive brother constantly in her ear, but she did have some glimpses well-directed civil projects (if only in the NE). I personally witnessed several good well-meaning civil projects in my village completed. Projects that lifted some out of crippling poverty. Sure she had her issues, what Thai polly hasn't ?

But Abhisit ? What has he ever done, other than to spit bile and poison ? Nothing, sweet FA.

I, and many other Thais I know, agree. Yingluck was no 'great' and she messed up the rice gig etc. but her government did a lot of good for poorer people and they won't forget (car loan scheme, minimum wage, school tablets etc.)

When history is written she will be lauded for being Thailand's first PM and having a calm dignity but was ineffective as PM when it really counted. As for the others I think history will be far less kind.

[billd766]

With all the bile being showered on Abhisit on this post I have yet to see ANY positive moves by the PTP or the UDD towards taking the country forward.

They only seem like many of the posters above to have negative thoughts.

The truth is, that it really doesn't mater what I or any other posters say as it is a Thai problem to solve and believe it or not it will be solved without any assistance or advice from anyone on Thai Visa.

[waitforusalso]

With all the bile being showered on Abhisit on this post I have yet to see ANY positive moves by the PTP or the UDD towards taking the country forward.

They only seem like many of the posters above to have negative thoughts.

The truth is, that it really doesn't mater what I or any other posters say as it is a Thai problem to solve and believe it or not it will be solved without any assistance or advice from anyone on Thai Visa.

Yeah, the positive move is to shut up, grin & bear it, until these ill-meaning buffoons decide enough is enough.

[Mot Dang]

With all the bile being showered on Abhisit on this post I have yet to see ANY positive moves by the PTP or the UDD towards taking the country forward.

They only seem like many of the posters above to have negative thoughts.

The truth is, that it really doesn't mater what I or any other posters say as it is a Thai problem to solve and believe it or not it will be solved without any assistance or advice from anyone on Thai Visa.

This is very true, nothing what you say, I say, or any other poster says on TVF will have any influence or impact on this issue or for matter of fact any other issue in Thailand. So what is the point of even having TVF ? Well, to explain, it is allow residents (mostly expats) and lovers of Thailand an opportunity to express their views, with out getting flamed or receiving unnecessary negative criticism from someone who has a different view. We are all equal. All posters should give intelligent original thought (not always possible is it ?). But I suppose I am teaching you how to suck eggs here.

The situation would be different for you if there was a majority of posts favoring Abhisit, then we would all know where the sunshine is really coming from.

[billd766]

With all the bile being showered on Abhisit on this post I have yet to see ANY positive moves by the PTP or the UDD towards taking the country forward.

They only seem like many of the posters above to have negative thoughts.

The truth is, that it really doesn't mater what I or any other posters say as it is a Thai problem to solve and believe it or not it will be solved without any assistance or advice from anyone on Thai Visa.

This is very true, nothing what you say, I say, or any other poster says on TVF will have any influence or impact on this issue or for matter of fact any other issue in Thailand. So what is the point of even having TVF ? Well, to explain, it is allow residents (mostly expats) and lovers of Thailand an opportunity to express their views, with out getting flamed or receiving unnecessary negative criticism from someone who has a different view. We are all equal. All posters should give intelligent original thought (not always possible is it ?). But I suppose I am teaching you how to suck eggs here.

The situation would be different for you if there was a majority of posts favoring Abhisit, then we would all know where the sunshine is really coming from.

Thank you for a pleasant reply, and like you I was also expressing my opinion.

There was a time that I thought that Abhisit could have done a really good job along with the Democrats but that faded away 3 or 4 years ago. The Democrats, sadly like most Thai political parties are stuck in the past with an executive committee composed of people nearly as old as me and I am 71. IMHO Abhisit should have resigned in 2011 as he did but NOT come back as PM candidate.

What would be wonderful would be 75% or more new faces and parties all with new ideas and hopefully more honest candidates but that is just a pipe dream though perhaps my 12 year old son will see it happen.

[Srikcir]

Abhisit brings some interesting though belated dialog to the reform steering council concept.

But Suthep has to be furious with Abhisit on his suggestions. They diminish Suthep's political solidarity with the Junta and Suthep would be left out of Abhisit's nonvoting makeup for the Steering Council. Maybe Abhisit has finally decided to be a grownup politician.

[deckape]

I wonder if, at the end of the day, being the front man for these douchebags weighs on his sense of self worth a little bit.

[JAG]

Give us a job?

[lildragon]

Poor old Mark is probably feeling forgotten and negelected, his old deputy has become the junta's lap dog, his old opponent Yingluck is still in the headlines with her trial, hell even her older, on the run brother that hasn't been in the country for years still gets more headlines.

You are a complete shill mark, step aside and let someone else have a go.

[Basil B]

Abhisit was wasted on Thailand, unfortunately even in the Democrats party there were many bad apples who he could not control, should have stayed in the UK he probably would have had a more fulfilling political carrier.