Prime minister sets five-year goal to ease graft problem

[baboon]

3 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

Did his brother with wife and son join the PM on the podium ?

Actually I'm not sure that would faze them too much. Breaking the law for some isn't enough: They like to be seen to be doing so with impunity.

[rkidlad]

Okay, what's the hotline number? 

 

If we see or hear about corruption, and I see it a lot, I simply report it, right? Oh, no? So how will it be reduced then?

 

Pure and utter hyperbole as usual. 

[Caveat Emptor]

4 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

Did his brother with wife and son join the PM on the podium ?

It's a Family Affair.

Is it just me or does the face and girth remind anyone else of Tony Soprano ?

[Caveat Emptor]

1 hour ago, tracker1 said:

Is this another Gunna Do ? and is that a double Sieg Heil or exercise

 

1 hour ago, tracker1 said:

Is this another Gunna Do ? and is that a double Sieg Heil or exercise

Almost the Richard Nixon " I Am Not A Crook " extended double V-sign.

[digibum]

Five year goal . . . unless someone is willing to make a small donation for an extension.  :-)

 

[spidermike007]

He has absolutely no interest in eliminating corruption. None. He talks, and talks, and talks. And rarely does he get anything done. His job is to ensure that the elite remain in their current positions of power, and that the rich stay rich, and the poor stay poor and badly educated. That is his job. How does eliminating corruption fit into that job description? 

[IMA_FARANG]

I believe I heard the same thing 30 years ago when I first came to Thailand.

 

[Eligius]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

He has absolutely no interest in eliminating corruption. None. He talks, and talks, and talks. And rarely does he get anything done. His job is to ensure that the elite remain in their current positions of power, and that the rich stay rich, and the poor stay poor and badly educated. That is his job. How does eliminating corruption fit into that job description? 

Superb post, Spidermike. Every word resonant with truth!

[Emster23]

Could end graft in less than a month IF was serious. Does present real possibility of counter coup however.

[WhizBang]

Ah, so the 5 year goal is now to EASE graft.   Not to eliminate it, or even make a dent in it, but only EASE.  Whatever that means.

 

What a joke.   Perhaps the good PM could show us how serious he is by cleaning his own house first (the military), then, and only then, go after the public sector.

 

I won't be holding my breath.

 

Edited December 10, 2016 by WhizBang

[smutcakes]

15 minutes ago, Emster23 said:

Could end graft in less than a month IF was serious. Does present real possibility of counter coup however.

 

To be fair to him, if he actually tried ending graft in certain organisations he would not be in his position more than an hour.  Obviously he would not try to end corruption say in the police force as there would be some uncomfortable finger pointing and closets being opened.

[WhizBang]

15 hours ago, smutcakes said:

 

To be fair to him, if he actually tried ending graft in certain organisations he would not be in his position more than an hour.  Obviously he would not try to end corruption say in the police force as there would be some uncomfortable finger pointing and closets being opened.

 

Exactly, and that is why Thailand will NEVER change.
 

[Psimbo]

One wonders how 'unusually rich' the man himself is for a Public Servant (army service, not current position)?

 

 He who is without sin, and all that malarky.

[silent]

How many might be reminded of Richard Nixon with that picture.

Edited December 10, 2016 by silent

[elgordo38]

The last time I watched that pose briefly was when I accidentally tuned into Jimmy Swaggart on TV hmm maybe it was Jim Baker. 5 years to ease corruption not in my lifetime or the lifetime of others alive today. 

Edited December 10, 2016 by elgordo38

[Golden Triangle]

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Due to the country’s relatively low ranking in the international Corruption Perception Index (CPI) last year, the government had made its anti-corruption mission a priority as it was a matter that required urgent resolution to stop further, long-term damage to the state, Prayut said.

 

Better start with them buses then, they are doing it right under your nose you numb nut. 

Edited December 10, 2016 by Golden Triangle

[kmj]

you have 5 years boys... get that money in.

[selftaopath]

3 hours ago, smutcakes said:

 

To be fair to him, if he actually tried ending graft in certain organisations he would not be in his position more than an hour.  Obviously he would not try to end corruption say in the police force as there would be some uncomfortable finger pointing and closets being opened.

Honestly, does anyone believe Thais want the end of corruption? Does anyone think Thais could function w/out it? Seriously... think a/b it. What would that bring e.g. following rules, being responsible for actions/non-actions, getting a job/position on merit/know how? Seriously how many could ride their little motorbikes or cars/ farm buggies on the road if corruption would end. This country NEEDS corruption b/c it can not and will not function w/out it - unfortunately.

[inactiveposter]

Just saw a story on the news about the Anti-corruption Museum. A museum? Really?


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[ratcatcher]

7 hours ago, kmj said:

you have 5 years boys... get that money in.

It ought to be referred to as a "Get rich quick sceme".

[ratcatcher]

15 hours ago, NongKhaiKid said:

Did his brother with wife and son join the PM on the podium ?

No, but Donald Trump's family did, but then Trump had just won an election, something which General Prayuth has yet to achieve.

 

[optad]

"ease corruption'.... Is this an implicit acceptance it's okay?

 

Bit like smoking.  

 

Photo conjures policy with pilates. Its a zoo. 

[NongKhaiKid]

7 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

No, but Donald Trump's family did, but then Trump had just won an election, something which General Prayuth has yet to achieve.

 

Prayuth did show some initiative however as he employed the fast track method and he saved the country the time and expense of holding an election .

Not a convincing argument though, is it ?