Suthep insists on reforms before poll

[rooster59]

Suthep insists on reforms before poll

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN
THE NATION

 

 

Former PDRF head says no problem if election delayed.

 

THE PEOPLE’S Democratic Reform Foundation (PDRF) remained firm in its stance of “reform before election”, saying it did not mind a delay in the holding of the next election.

 

The group admitted to being fans of junta head General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the desire to complete key reforms. 

 

Meanwhile, Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan, who heads the panel on reconciliation preparation, said he would call a meeting on Monday with the three subcommittees, as the initial stage – gathering opinions – had already been mostly completed. The PDRF was the last group it has met.

 

After four hours of reconciliation talks at the Defence Ministry yesterday, PDRF president Suthep Thaugsuban said: “We’ve made the point in the meeting that the masses expect the National Council for Peace and Order [NCPO] and the government led by [Prayut] to finish the reforms so the country can continue as a democracy with the monarch as the head of state.”

 

The former Democrat politician said people had followed the government’s work closely and found it to meet their expectations. But there were still many issues left to be tackled so people wanted the government to carry on the work, Suthep said.

 

Politics remained the most pressing matter needing reforms, the PDRF told the military-initiated reconciliation meeting, he said.

 

“Politics has to serve the people. In the past, it was [dominated by] politicians and financiers as well as interest groups. It’s never about the people,” Suthep said. 

 

“Most importantly, political parties must be run by people who support democratic rule with the monarch as the head of state, not a republic.”

 

Contrary to the opinion of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, the PDRF president said absolute power under Article 44 of the interim charter was not a problem for reform. Suthep said it as an opportunity for the junta to effectively reform the country.

 

He insisted that even if continuation of reform work delayed the promised road map to democracy, people would still support it.

 

“To my knowledge, the people are not in a hurry for election to take place. They want to see changes and reform in the country before moving forward,” he said. “The PDRF has no concerns over the NCPO staying in power so long as it works to push reforms.”

 

In response to a question that the PDRF’s stance made it seem as though the group was siding with the military, Suthep said it has always been “explicit” that it rooted for the military and Gen Prayut. This was never hidden, he said.

 

But the PDRF president said the group would accept the results of an election and not march in the streets as long as the process followed proper rules.

 

Suthep declined to speak on reaching an agreement as a result of the reconciliation talks. The former politician said he was not certain if everyone was on the same page when referring to such an agreement as ‘the social contract’, as Prawit has called it.

 

The PDRF was also represented by Satit Wongnongtoey, Akanat Promphan, Chitpas Kridakorn, Thavorn Seniem, Nattapol Teepsuwan, Chumpol Julsai, and Sakoltee Patthippayakul at the reconciliation talks.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30309449

 

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-03-18

[saakura]

Perhaps, for an effective reconciliation, Suthep and his thugs should also be banished to Dubai.

[dyertribe]

Does anyone else feel that the revolving door is almost back to the starting point?

[Get Real]

12 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

After four hours of reconciliation talks at the Defence Ministry yesterday, PDRF president Suthep Thaugsuban said: “We’ve made the point in the meeting that the masses expect the National Council for Peace and Order [NCPO] and the government led by [Prayut] to finish the reforms so the country can continue as a democracy with the monarch as the head of state.”

I wonder in how many meeting they have come up with the same result now??? This time it ionly took 4 hours!

And how at all can Suthep Thaugsuban still be a man that are allowed in politics and be free??? Was everything he did with protests, violence and bombing the strrets as a leader for the pack considered as selfdefence in a degree of what was only nessecary to protect the people?

[kannot]

everyone one of  them  are  winkers...........excuse  my  spelling  error

[Thailand]

 

 

"The group admitted to being fans of junta head General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the desire to complete key reforms. "

 

Joined at the hip since the plans were laid in 2013, Suthep should be behind bars but no doubt knows a lot of skeletons.

[whatawonderfulday]

53 minutes ago, saakura said:

Perhaps, for an effective reconciliation, Suthep and his thugs should also be banished to Dubai.

No need as we all know whose lap dog he was before the last coup.  He and his dubious wealth will be protected whilst they still remain mates

Edited March 17, 2017 by whatawonderfulday

[yellowboat]

2 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The group admitted to being fans of junta head General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the desire to complete key reforms. 

But not fans of the Thai people and fairly elected governments. 

[edwinchester]

Why not just have a couple of decades of reform, I'm sure yet another poll will show the backing of the vast majority.

[ratcatcher]

It looks as if the glamorous Chitpas ( Boon Rawd scion) is not far behind Suthep.

[mtls2005]

"Reforms before elections."

 

Might as well say "Unicorns before elections".

[JAG]

Suthep "speaking for the masses" again I see.

He being the fellow who prevented the masses from speaking for themselves, by preventing the election...

[nikmar]

Suthep "speaking for the masses" again I see.
He being the fellow who prevented the masses from speaking for themselves, by preventing the election...

Quite violently as well. Didnt he say he was retiring from politics?

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[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Suthep said it has always been “explicit” that it rooted for the military and Gen Prayut. This was never hidden, he said.

A disgusting admission that represents a fundamental danger to sustainability of an authentic democratic society in Thailand.

[Ace of Pop]

Suthep "speaking for the masses" again I see.
He being the fellow who prevented the masses from speaking for themselves, by preventing the election...

Good for Him


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[mtls2005]

Seems like it's time for Isara to pop up his head and chime in on "reforms"?

 

 

[kannot]

13 minutes ago, nikmar said:

 

Quite violently as well. Didnt he say he was retiring from politics?

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u  misheard ,  when  asked  he  said "I'm retard" and I not going to disagree with him on this

[newcomer71]

Well, well... Reconciliation they say? 

Sure who's in power now must say thanks a lot to his help... No wonder he's under the spotlight again.

[Reigntax]

4 hours ago, Get Real said:

I wonder in how many meeting they have come up with the same result now??? This time it ionly took 4 hours!

And how at all can Suthep Thaugsuban still be a man that are allowed in politics and be free??? Was everything he did with protests, violence and bombing the strrets as a leader for the pack considered as selfdefence in a degree of what was only nessecary to protect the people?

 

Because Prayuth and the mad monk are and always will be brothers in arms.

[gamini]

Some TV posters on this forum  dislike Suthep and consequently  they post a lot of hateful opinionated views on him.( and it seems that they post similar veiws on a lot of others). But they are completely irrelevant because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.  He may  even have enough support to become the next Prime Minister. !!

[seminomadic]

2 minutes ago, gamini said:

Some TV posters on this forum  dislike Suthep and consequently  they post a lot of hateful opinionated views on him.( and it seems that they post similar veiws on a lot of others). But they are completely irrelevant because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.  He may  even have enough support to become the next Prime Minister. !!

No more irrelevant than your opinion. Even though it's right to say he's got wide support, doesn't make him any less of a POS. There are just as many if not more who hate him for all the right reasons.

[mtls2005]

because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais.

 

Maybe cite a poll, or anything to support this opinion?

 

I have no doubt that he has the support of a huge number of Thais, who are allowed to express an opinion.

 

 

 

 

[TheGhostWithin]

At least his hair grew back as fast as his confidence. He obviously is not interested in truly reaching enlightenment, or doing good for the many if he is back in politics.

[JAG]

27 minutes ago, gamini said:

Some TV posters on this forum  dislike Suthep and consequently  they post a lot of hateful opinionated views on him.( and it seems that they post similar veiws on a lot of others). But they are completely irrelevant because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.  He may  even have enough support to become the next Prime Minister. !!

When you say "because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.." are you referring (they) to the Thais or the posters?

 

If  the former, why, it is a very accurate summary of how Suthep sees himself!

 

Edited March 18, 2017 by JAG

[kannot]

37 minutes ago, gamini said:

Some TV posters on this forum  dislike Suthep and consequently  they post a lot of hateful opinionated views on him.( and it seems that they post similar veiws on a lot of others). But they are completely irrelevant because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.  He may  even have enough support to become the next Prime Minister. !!

oh  really and  the  even  huger  red vote Thais dont  count?

[tbthailand]

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Suthep insists on reforms before poll

It's been almost 3 years, ... the reforms should be finished any day now, .... 

[Bluespunk]

1 hour ago, gamini said:

Some TV posters on this forum  dislike Suthep and consequently  they post a lot of hateful opinionated views on him.( and it seems that they post similar veiws on a lot of others). But they are completely irrelevant because he still has the support of a huge number of Thais. They Just can't accept this fact.  He may  even have enough support to become the next Prime Minister. !!

Sarcasm?

[Bluespunk]

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

“The PDRF has no concerns over the NCPO staying in power so long as it works to push reforms.”

Shocker. 

[Grubster]

I would bet that there will never be a free and fair election before this regime is ousted by the people.

[dageurreotype]

1 hour ago, kannot said:

oh  really and  the  even  huger  red vote Thais dont  count?

No, they don't. They make up the pejorative 'masses'.