CDC chairman gives New Year blessings to Thai

[rooster59]

CDC chairman gives New Year blessings to Thai

BANGKOK, 2 January 2016 (NNT) – The chairman of the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) has given his blessings to the Thai people on the occasion of the New Year.

CDC chairman Meechai Ruchuphan said he wished the Thai people good health, happiness, and the calmness in life.

He also asked people to bring prosperity to the country, have love for one another, uphold unity, and always have good intentions for the country.

He took this opportunity to promise that the CDC will deliver a constitution that is most complete and most beneficial to the nation and its citizens.

He said in order for Thailand to thrive, people must contribute and make sacrifices as well as make sure that national reconciliation is always upheld.

-- NNT 2016-01-02

[waldroj]

Rather than this pathetic nationalistic propaganda, Meechai should have simply wished all Thais "Good Luck", because they are sure going to need it (as they continue to suffer into 2016)!

[rubl]

Rather than this pathetic nationalistic propaganda, Meechai should have simply wished all Thais "Good Luck", because they are sure going to need it (as they continue to suffer into 2016)!

There's nothing in the text of the OP which is different from what other officials in Thailand or outside have been wishing upon people. Even in companies we had MDs or department heads speech a bit along these lines before the End-of-the-Year party.

May I wish you good health, happiness, and the calmness in life, the ability to let go of those negative waves

Uncle rubl

[Bluespunk]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[waldroj]

rubl

All the best to you too in 2016!

I'm sure we agree that the long-suffering Thai people do deserve to enjoy good health, happiness, and calmness in life (as wished for by Meechai), without having to make too many sacrificies.

I agree with you that there's nothing in Meechai's words that is different from what other junta members, and their associates, are saying. That said, I still think references to: bringing prosperity to the country; having love for one another; upholding unity; and, having good intentions for the country, are nothing more than tasteless nationalistic propaganda.

If you have not done so already, have a look at another current post (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883254-nrsa-second-deputy-speaker-wishes-thais-intelligence-and-fulfillment/) which, I believe, reinforces my view.

[LannaGuy]

I would love to comment but...

[wabothai]

From his balcony.

[rubl]

rubl

All the best to you too in 2016!

I'm sure we agree that the long-suffering Thai people do deserve to enjoy good health, happiness, and calmness in life (as wished for by Meechai), without having to make too many sacrificies.

I agree with you that there's nothing in Meechai's words that is different from what other junta members, and their associates, are saying. That said, I still think references to: bringing prosperity to the country; having love for one another; upholding unity; and, having good intentions for the country, are nothing more than tasteless nationalistic propaganda.

If you have not done so already, have a look at another current post (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883254-nrsa-second-deputy-speaker-wishes-thais-intelligence-and-fulfillment/) which, I believe, reinforces my view.

My dear chap, did you read New Year's wishes made in the democratic Western World?

Most talk about 'courage and hope', 'challenging year ahead', etc., etc. The British PM had

"The Prime Minister, who has already pre-announced his retirement, says this will be the year when Britain makes "significant strides" towards prosperity, safety and security."

http://news.sky.com/story/1614971/leaders-seek-a-greater-britain-in-2016

So please stop labeling such phrases as 'tasteless nationalism' unless you're prepared to say that the long suffering people in lots of other, Western countries deserve better even if they democratically elected their government.

[thelonius]

rubl

All the best to you too in 2016!

I'm sure we agree that the long-suffering Thai people do deserve to enjoy good health, happiness, and calmness in life (as wished for by Meechai), without having to make too many sacrificies.

I agree with you that there's nothing in Meechai's words that is different from what other junta members, and their associates, are saying. That said, I still think references to: bringing prosperity to the country; having love for one another; upholding unity; and, having good intentions for the country, are nothing more than tasteless nationalistic propaganda.

If you have not done so already, have a look at another current post (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883254-nrsa-second-deputy-speaker-wishes-thais-intelligence-and-fulfillment/) which, I believe, reinforces my view.

My dear chap, did you read New Year's wishes made in the democratic Western World?

Most talk about 'courage and hope', 'challenging year ahead', etc., etc. The British PM had

"The Prime Minister, who has already pre-announced his retirement, says this will be the year when Britain makes "significant strides" towards prosperity, safety and security."

http://news.sky.com/story/1614971/leaders-seek-a-greater-britain-in-2016

So please stop labeling such phrases as 'tasteless nationalism' unless you're prepared to say that the long suffering people in lots of other, Western countries deserve better even if they democratically elected their government.

At least in "lots of other Western countries" they had the choice of democratically electing their government. Your use of the phrase "even" makes it sound as if that is a bad thing - perhaps you think it is?

You may have noticed that the various "goodwill to all men" messages from the various apparatchiks, all contain the common theme "unity'. That in itself is not a bad thing until it is used in such a way as waldroj was talking about, when it becomes tasteless nationalism. I refer to the inference, and in some cases, blatant accusation, that if you're not united, i.e following the government line, you're somehow not Thai. That is tasteless nationalism personified.

In most western countries, "unity" is not conditional or compulsory.

[tbthailand]

I would love to comment but...

I would love to "like" your comment, but....

[tbthailand]

rubl

All the best to you too in 2016!

I'm sure we agree that the long-suffering Thai people do deserve to enjoy good health, happiness, and calmness in life (as wished for by Meechai), without having to make too many sacrificies.

I agree with you that there's nothing in Meechai's words that is different from what other junta members, and their associates, are saying. That said, I still think references to: bringing prosperity to the country; having love for one another; upholding unity; and, having good intentions for the country, are nothing more than tasteless nationalistic propaganda.

If you have not done so already, have a look at another current post (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883254-nrsa-second-deputy-speaker-wishes-thais-intelligence-and-fulfillment/) which, I believe, reinforces my view.

My dear chap, did you read New Year's wishes made in the democratic Western World?

Most talk about 'courage and hope', 'challenging year ahead', etc., etc. The British PM had

"The Prime Minister, who has already pre-announced his retirement, says this will be the year when Britain makes "significant strides" towards prosperity, safety and security."

http://news.sky.com/story/1614971/leaders-seek-a-greater-britain-in-2016

So please stop labeling such phrases as 'tasteless nationalism' unless you're prepared to say that the long suffering people in lots of other, Western countries deserve better even if they democratically elected their government.

At least in "lots of other Western countries" they had the choice of democratically electing their government. Your use of the phrase "even" makes it sound as if that is a bad thing - perhaps you think it is?

You may have noticed that the various "goodwill to all men" messages from the various apparatchiks, all contain the common theme "unity'. That in itself is not a bad thing until it is used in such a way as waldroj was talking about, when it becomes tasteless nationalism. I refer to the inference, and in some cases, blatant accusation, that if you're not united, i.e following the government line, you're somehow not Thai. That is tasteless nationalism personified.

In most western countries, "unity" is not conditional or compulsory.

re: somehow not Thai, ... that is a common way that ultra-nationalist disparage other Thais... it's one of Prayuth's normal techniques, too... Speaking of a Thai fleeing persecution from his 'government', ...

"Since he fled this country to another, it shows that he is no longer a Thai and he cannot stay in Thailand.”

http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1451544362&section=11

[jesimps]

rubl

All the best to you too in 2016!

I'm sure we agree that the long-suffering Thai people do deserve to enjoy good health, happiness, and calmness in life (as wished for by Meechai), without having to make too many sacrificies.

I agree with you that there's nothing in Meechai's words that is different from what other junta members, and their associates, are saying. That said, I still think references to: bringing prosperity to the country; having love for one another; upholding unity; and, having good intentions for the country, are nothing more than tasteless nationalistic propaganda.

If you have not done so already, have a look at another current post (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/883254-nrsa-second-deputy-speaker-wishes-thais-intelligence-and-fulfillment/) which, I believe, reinforces my view.

My dear chap, did you read New Year's wishes made in the democratic Western World?

Most talk about 'courage and hope', 'challenging year ahead', etc., etc. The British PM had

"The Prime Minister, who has already pre-announced his retirement, says this will be the year when Britain makes "significant strides" towards prosperity, safety and security."

http://news.sky.com/story/1614971/leaders-seek-a-greater-britain-in-2016

So please stop labeling such phrases as 'tasteless nationalism' unless you're prepared to say that the long suffering people in lots of other, Western countries deserve better even if they democratically elected their government.

There's something obscene about a junta fanboy using "Democratically elected" in a post.

[waldroj]

rubl

At least we both agree that Meechai's words are consistent with the rest of the junta and its associates.

[rubl]

With four replies to a post of mine let's just put things together.

Some posters here think that only a democratically elected government and/or government officials are allowed to have nice words in their New Year speeches. It would seem that's a democratic decision on behave of all other people.

So, CDC chairman

"wished the Thai people good health, happiness, and the calmness in life. He also asked people to bring prosperity to the country, have love for one another, uphold unity, and always have good intentions for the country."

and a few posters here are appalled. Makes you wonder.