I’ll kill Krabi coal power plant if elected: Abhisit

By The Sunday Nation

 

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva promised yesterday to annul the controversial coal-fired power plant project in southern Krabi province if he gets voted into power.

 

He said coal-fired power plants were no longer needed to give the country energy security and suggested that the government should instead focus on alternative energy.

 

“In a few days, the prime minister is going to make a decision on the coal-fired power plant project in Krabi. Let me put it straight. If you decide to build it, and if I become the government again, I’ll cancel it whenever I can,” said Abhisit, who is the Democrat Party leader.

 

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Reminds me of Tony Abbott's famous comment "Coal is good for humanity". 

 

Ironically Turnbull, Abbott's replacement as  PM in AUS, was spruiking 'clean coal' after a prolonged move towards sustainable energy last week. 

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Interestingly, the article above was edited before Abhisit's solution was quoted. He suggests palm oil is a replacement. Like to know more about the sustainability of palm oil apopro of conventional fuels. The amounts required might makes this another dangerous comment from the hip. 

I'm sure that the residents of Krabi will be able to sleep easier after hearing this, not. 

"I’ll kill Krabi coal power plant  if elected: Abhisit"

As they say..........

when he's elected, he has already been chosen

Mark has a point , but one notice's the Junta do live in the past on some issues, coal is on the nose even in China where Prayut's buddies are building 22 nuclear power stations , any gas down that way or can be piped would be a better option, alternative power like solar or wind power is okay until you have load shed then all the lights go out like in South Australia, you need to do your homework with that one.. .................................................

3 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva promised yesterday to annul the controversial coal-fired power plant project in southern Krabi province if he gets voted into power.

Good. 

Edited February 5, 20179 yr by Bluespunk

Great idea as long as it is replaced with genuine renewable energy and not a biofuel such as palm oil. 

Just another politician influenced by the votes of the ignorant rather than acting in the best interest of the country.

IF they hold an election.

I don't think Mr Abhisit will be canceling anything any time soon.

6 hours ago, harada said:

I'm sure that the residents of Krabi will be able to sleep easier after hearing this, not. 

if elected, big if !

Could happen by military decry or if other candidates were afraid to run against him.

5 hours ago, ratcatcher said:

"I’ll kill Krabi coal power plant  if elected: Abhisit"

As they say..........

 

 

That is indeed a big if but he has a chance. 

So, all of a sudden it's OK for "some" politicians to start speaking up again?

 

Funny how that works.

 

 

 

Edited February 5, 20179 yr by mtls2005

7 hours ago, optad said:

Reminds me of Tony Abbott's famous comment "Coal is good for humanity". 

 

Ironically Turnbull, Abbott's replacement as  PM in AUS, was spruiking 'clean coal' after a prolonged move towards sustainable energy last week. 

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Interestingly, the article above was edited before Abhisit's solution was quoted. He suggests palm oil is a replacement. Like to know more about the sustainability of palm oil apopro of conventional fuels. The amounts required might makes this another dangerous comment from the hip. 

Palm oil... I seem to recall that a certain protest leader and former deputy prime minister owns a few plantations.

If elected, Abhisit will do exactly what he is told to do. And so will all the other prospective PMs

Edited February 5, 20179 yr by klauskunkel

He had his turn on the Throne and now wants more of the Glory

31 minutes ago, kiniyow said:

He had his turn on the Throne and now wants more of the Glory

This is he only throne politicians can occupy. The others have long waiting lists.

If elected, Abhisit will do exactly what he is told to do. And so will all the other prospective PMs

And all this as news breaks that Thaksin is to become a monk

5 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said:

And all this as news breaks that Thaksin is to become a monk

 

 

 

A Thaksin lookalike? A joke? Where are his offspring? You know don't you?

13 hours ago, rooster59 said:

I’ll cancel it whenever I can,”

Catch you later folks! Sounds like the kids fairy tale "The Little Engine That Thought He Could" Whenever is whenever Prayuth OK's it which is never. Political grandstanding. 

1 hour ago, Wilsonandson said:

And all this as news breaks that Thaksin is to become a monk

 

 

 

This road is getting a bit tiresome and crowded. Lets  hope in the next life you can become a bird and fly home. 

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

If elected, Abhisit will do exactly what he is told to do. And so will all the other prospective PMs

Sounds like a game show "Name The Prime Minister" or "Pin The Tail On The Donkey"

11 hours ago, thai3 said:

when he's elected, he has already been chosen

Elected for what position, prime minister?

Cancelling coal power plant = he has been well-supported by PTT.

I'd give Abhisit 10/10 if he comes out and promises to cancel the submarine purchase and subsequently launch an inquiry into the sub's corrupt purchase process if he becomes PM.

7 hours ago, halloween said:

Just another politician influenced by the votes of the ignorant rather than acting in the best interest of the country.

The votes of the ignorant? So who decides what is ignorant - the likes of you??

1 hour ago, tx22cb said:

 launch an inquiry into the sub's corrupt purchase process if he becomes PM.

Wow he would need a big pair to tackle this. He would have to go up against the triple threat of Prawit, Prayuth and Meecha alias the 'Deep State"

1 minute ago, elgordo38 said:

Wow he would need a big pair to tackle this. He would have to go up against the triple threat of Prawit, Prayuth and Meecha alias the 'Deep State"

That's why I would give him 10/10.

I don't think he's afraid of those you mentioned - he's only wary of possible others who may be even higher up.

Elected! what, like in an election? yeah right

The palm oil solution: now why is that not a surprise, given who owns/controls vast swathes of it? Hardly an Eco-friendly idea as it has a devasting impact on ecology/environment, worse than coal.

12 hours ago, halloween said:

Just another politician influenced by the votes of the ignorant rather than acting in the best interest of the country.

 

You should definitely run for a public office because you seem to be so damn knowledgeable