He does seem to like to gently threaten people every other day.

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And i suppose the riot in Phuket is the population showing their full support for the police and this unelected government.

Well, it would seem that relatives of the two druggies killed while chased by the police were accusing the police of heavy handedness (although they weren't shot). In most countries the relatives would get a lawyer and lodge a complaint. This being Thailand it's not unheard of that a crowd can be gathered easily to 'protest' and go on a riot especially when the police is involved.

Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time. At least steps are taken, like the stripping of a criminal fugitive of his former rank.

So, the Phuket mob seems not to have got the message, about law, order, causing disturbances, dealing with drugs, etc., etc.

"Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time."

Yes,you're right, it does take time, time better spent than fixing a lottery system that is so old and outdated, or creating bicycle lanes just to name a few.

15 months in and not one single attempt or serious discussion about reforming the police force.

How is stripping a criminal who is no longer on the police force a step in reforming the police. It was and is a personal vendetta by you know who. He had to invoke article 44 because he couldn't make it happen otherwise. And quite frankly I don't even think his rank has officially been stripped. Just a lot of hot air talk. No mention if it as of late.

You have to excuse rubl, all revolves around the ugly Thaksin. The stripping of his rank quite clearly shows the priorities of this government, childish fixation on someone who technically doesn't matter and hasn't for quite some years now. And as you correctly pointed out, it has done absolutely nothing for the reform of the police force.

Truth be told, this government will not reform, it will not stop corruption (especially not the kind the army has been a beneficiary off for decades), and it has no real plans to offer reconciliation. All it will do is consolidate their power and making sure that any politician or government that receives a solid electoral mandate cannot run the country without them interfering.

It's a pity for the portion of the Thai electorate that didn't openly call for a coup and a 'it serves you right' for the part that did.

Actually you have to admire those valiant, sincere members of the UDD who have to live with Thaksin being called the 'de facto' leader. No excuses for Pheu Thai of course, after all it's his party.

Anyway truth be told, it would seem that obviously and for all to see that everybody knows what this government does. Transparency at long last.

Of course for some reconciliation seems to be dropping all those 'unjust' cases against political criminals. Democracy died in Thailand the day a former PM who was so vocal on responsibility and accountability was asked for just that.

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And i suppose the riot in Phuket is the population showing their full support for the police and this unelected government.

Well, it would seem that relatives of the two druggies killed while chased by the police were accusing the police of heavy handedness (although they weren't shot). In most countries the relatives would get a lawyer and lodge a complaint. This being Thailand it's not unheard of that a crowd can be gathered easily to 'protest' and go on a riot especially when the police is involved.

Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time. At least steps are taken, like the stripping of a criminal fugitive of his former rank.

So, the Phuket mob seems not to have got the message, about law, order, causing disturbances, dealing with drugs, etc., etc.

"Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time."

Yes,you're right, it does take time, time better spent than fixing a lottery system that is so old and outdated, or creating bicycle lanes just to name a few.

15 months in and not one single attempt or serious discussion about reforming the police force.

How is stripping a criminal who is no longer on the police force a step in reforming the police. It was and is a personal vendetta by you know who. He had to invoke article 44 because he couldn't make it happen otherwise. And quite frankly I don't even think his rank has officially been stripped. Just a lot of hot air talk. No mention if it as of late.

You have to excuse rubl, all revolves around the ugly Thaksin. The stripping of his rank quite clearly shows the priorities of this government, childish fixation on someone who technically doesn't matter and hasn't for quite some years now. And as you correctly pointed out, it has done absolutely nothing for the reform of the police force.

Truth be told, this government will not reform, it will not stop corruption (especially not the kind the army has been a beneficiary off for decades), and it has no real plans to offer reconciliation. All it will do is consolidate their power and making sure that any politician or government that receives a solid electoral mandate cannot run the country without them interfering.

It's a pity for the portion of the Thai electorate that didn't openly call for a coup and a 'it serves you right' for the part that did.

Actually you have to admire those valiant, sincere members of the UDD who have to live with Thaksin being called the 'de facto' leader. No excuses for Pheu Thai of course, after all it's his party.

Anyway truth be told, it would seem that obviously and for all to see that everybody knows what this government does. Transparency at long last.

Of course for some reconciliation seems to be dropping all those 'unjust' cases against political criminals. Democracy died in Thailand the day a former PM who was so vocal on responsibility and accountability was asked for just that.

Transparency at long last you say. You are a very funny man. You call the hidden attempt at implementing a single internet gateway a sign of transparency. Your comments certainly do make for a good laugh rubl. You never could adequately answer my original reply to your post.

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And i suppose the riot in Phuket is the population showing their full support for the police and this unelected government.

Well, it would seem that relatives of the two druggies killed while chased by the police were accusing the police of heavy handedness (although they weren't shot). In most countries the relatives would get a lawyer and lodge a complaint. This being Thailand it's not unheard of that a crowd can be gathered easily to 'protest' and go on a riot especially when the police is involved.

Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time. At least steps are taken, like the stripping of a criminal fugitive of his former rank.

So, the Phuket mob seems not to have got the message, about law, order, causing disturbances, dealing with drugs, etc., etc.

"Of course, that one area of reform PM Prayut should be busy with, but to reorganise the police force AND restore its image takes time."

Yes,you're right, it does take time, time better spent than fixing a lottery system that is so old and outdated, or creating bicycle lanes just to name a few.

15 months in and not one single attempt or serious discussion about reforming the police force.

How is stripping a criminal who is no longer on the police force a step in reforming the police. It was and is a personal vendetta by you know who. He had to invoke article 44 because he couldn't make it happen otherwise. And quite frankly I don't even think his rank has officially been stripped. Just a lot of hot air talk. No mention if it as of late.

You have to excuse rubl, all revolves around the ugly Thaksin. The stripping of his rank quite clearly shows the priorities of this government, childish fixation on someone who technically doesn't matter and hasn't for quite some years now. And as you correctly pointed out, it has done absolutely nothing for the reform of the police force.

Truth be told, this government will not reform, it will not stop corruption (especially not the kind the army has been a beneficiary off for decades), and it has no real plans to offer reconciliation. All it will do is consolidate their power and making sure that any politician or government that receives a solid electoral mandate cannot run the country without them interfering.

It's a pity for the portion of the Thai electorate that didn't openly call for a coup and a 'it serves you right' for the part that did.

Actually you have to admire those valiant, sincere members of the UDD who have to live with Thaksin being called the 'de facto' leader. No excuses for Pheu Thai of course, after all it's his party.

Anyway truth be told, it would seem that obviously and for all to see that everybody knows what this government does. Transparency at long last.

Of course for some reconciliation seems to be dropping all those 'unjust' cases against political criminals. Democracy died in Thailand the day a former PM who was so vocal on responsibility and accountability was asked for just that.

Transparency at long last you say. You are a very funny man. You call the hidden attempt at implementing a single internet gateway a sign of transparency. Your comments certainly do make for a good laugh rubl. You never could adequately answer my original reply to your post.

Actually with transparency I was referring to your "Truth be told, this government will not reform, it will not stop corruption ... ..."

As for your last sentence "You never could adequately answer my original reply to your post." I totally agree, I can't even fathom a possible adequate answer.

Interpretation.... Do as I say, or else.