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Seven essential qualities for a Thai premier
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 01/10/2013
» Being prime minister is not an easy job. So hats off to anyone who even wants the job in the first place, because it can be a thankless endeavour. In this article I'd like to explore what the essential qualities are that we seek in a prime minster of Thailand, and whether anyone measures up to it.
Beware politicians' weapons of mass deception
News, Songkran Grachangnetara, Published on 04/12/2012
» The most important role of any democratic citizenry is deciding who you trust to govern your country. This is the ultimate delegation of responsibility. But the process involves an intricate system of evaluating the ability, performance, policy and integrity of the person or party asking for your support. In order to do this vital job properly I think citizens ought to at least be aware of the "weapons of mass deception" that politicians employ to fool us into making uninformed decisions. An inquisitive electorate that asks poignant questions and holds people of authority to account is essential for a thriving democracy. Never blindly hand over the keys to our democracy without close examination, because all that glitters is not gold. As the great communicator Ronald Reagan once said: "Trust but verify."