Reconciliation feedback shows concerns in inequality, frustration in violence

 

BANGKOK, 15 May 2107 (NNT) – A nationwide survey on reconciliation has shown that the general public's concerns are focused on land rights inequality, water management, and government services, while the government is promoting reforms in many sectors and seeks to end corruption. 

Head of the reconciliation work preparation council, the Public Relations Department, Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich disclosed that nationwide surveys and small group meetings during 28 April - 8 May 2017 have been quantified, with the input to be processed and collected according to the academic principles for further references. 

He has said the feedback gathered from provinces shows the general public's concerns remains in administration and inequalities, particularly land rights, water management, pricing, unequal access to education, healthcare, and the nation's justice system. Feedback from participants in Bangkok highlights concerns on corruption, media and education reform, unequal law enforcement, and the unequal distribution of income to rural areas. 

All feedback will be published in a document, which will be later compiled into a draft social contract within mid-June. Issues related to inequalities in rural areas can be solved immediately by the government through public participation. 

Maj Gen Kongcheep has also added that different views are both normal and acceptable, as reconciliation aims to allow different views to coexist peacefully in society, while upholding the country's best interests.

 

-- nnt 2017-05-15

2 hours ago, webfact said:

general public's concerns remains in administration and inequalities, particularly land rights, water management, pricing, unequal access to education, healthcare, and the nation's justice system.

Three years on and where do they stand on this ?   Will be interesting to see how the current government addresses this. 

Scared to type what I am thinking

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

Head of the reconciliation work preparation council, the Public Relations Department, Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantravanichi

Maj Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich is also Defense Ministry Spokesman who was complicit with the military's coverup of Prayut's secretly planned purchase of Chinese submarines.

https://www.pressreader.com/thailand/bangkok-post/20170426/281509341074422

His level of credibility must be carefully gauged.

1 hour ago, PomPolo said:

Scared to type what I am thinking

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Scared to even think about pushing the Like button in response to what I think you are thinking. It's getting that bad!

20 minutes ago, Krataiboy said:

Scared to even think about pushing the Like button in response to what I think you are thinking. It's getting that bad!

I can see the government crack down effecting my g/f's thinking. A bit of paranoia is setting in. 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Maj Gen Kongcheep has also added that different views are both normal and acceptable, as reconciliation aims to allow different views to coexist peacefully in society, while upholding the country's best interests.

The last 6 words are the most important. All I can take away is that it is their way or the highway no thinking needed.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Maj Gen Kongcheep has also added that different views are both normal and acceptable, as reconciliation aims to allow different views to coexist peacefully in society, while upholding the country's best interests.

Just do not air them.......

government is promoting reforms in many sectors and seeks to end corruption. 
 

Well, only words but no actions. As always. Not worth to think about

23 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

Just do not air them.......

Reminds me of the old TV series "Father Knows Best"

49 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

Reminds me of the old TV series "Father Knows Best"

sounds more like "Who wants a Whinge"

Basically, having a decent lifestyle, which all humans, no matter where in the world, deserve!


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