heybruce Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 "Since the new constitution was unveiled to the public by its junta-appointed drafters Friday, it was met with scorn from an array of civil rights activists and academics. The critics warn it gives too much power to unelected institutions by making the entire Senate unelected, allowing a non-MP to be chosen as prime minister and empowering special bodies that can overrule civilian administrations." Limiting my comments to respectful ones....no comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changside Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I quite like his traditional Thai shirt. But is it not a jacket? Where can I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Two words: social media. another word : humour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I respectfully say that this charter is going to the bin judging from the respectful negativities from political parties, NGOs, citizens and even a former junta charter drafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayboy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is this sufficiently respectful? https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/02/thailand-pm-am-all-day-rant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If I would have anything to say at any newspaper in Thailand, I would say, that it is time for an all blank issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandow Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So, is "Respectfully, you suck" OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is this sufficiently respectful? https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/02/thailand-pm-am-all-day-rant/ Just as well for him that Paxman was not about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I guess we all know: ordering respect is much more convenient than earning it. And most of us also know the value of ordered respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is this sufficiently respectful? https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/02/thailand-pm-am-all-day-rant/ Sometimes it's impossible to report accurately and respectfully at the same time. Excellent link. I was struck by this: "Have you read anything that the government is doing something good?!” When a reporter asked him what he was actually referring to, Gen. Prayuth fired back with: “If you’re an idiot than look it up yourself!” He reminds me of some TV posters--"I'm not going to reference the questionable stuff I post, look it up yourself!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbthailand Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Is this sufficiently respectful? https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/02/thailand-pm-am-all-day-rant/ Sometimes it's impossible to report accurately and respectfully at the same time. Excellent link. I was struck by this: "Have you read anything that the government is doing something good?!” When a reporter asked him what he was actually referring to, Gen. Prayuth fired back with: “If you’re an idiot than look it up yourself!” He reminds me of some TV posters--"I'm not going to reference the questionable stuff I post, look it up yourself!" well, that was one of his finer moments. Personally, I found this one telling... The reporters continued asking the still visibly agitated prime minister (see video below) with such questions like... on the criticisms against the draft that it would create further political conflict instead of resolving it (“Who is inciting conflict, apart from politicians, apart from the press?! Who else?! Tell me!!”). OK, you asked for it, so apart from politicians and the press, the person inciting conflict is, .... Dang, it's just to simple-minded, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 “The NCPO never prohibits criticism or expression of opinion, Col. Winthai said" Dementia has now become a communicable disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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