Thai politics

Rambling from the arm chair

By len, Created on: 10/08/2015, Last updated on: 10/08/2015

» There’s a somewhat successful novelist named Mr Jake, who feels bad that (as he says) the 'best and brightest' politicians are now relegated to ad hoc jobs such as running cafés! At the same time the author doesn’t put forth any solutions on what might be in Thailand’s best interest for...

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the real cost of nepotism, cronyism, corruption

By yetanother, Created on: 03/04/2015, Last updated on: 25/01/2016

» the real cost of nepotism: in this i include cronyism: the thai public seems ok with the idea of hiring family, friends, associates; to them this is normal; what i believe they fail to recognize is why this is bad; it is bad for thailand ; it is bad for all of us; the funds that thailand govt spends...

• terryt commented : Good intentions! Yet another few decades before this can be righted. Seriously, don’t waste your energy thinking about it. Just spend a minimum amount of money in Thailand and enjoy some of it's pleasures.

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Why would you follow Thai politics?

By Jorgen, Created on: 14/01/2015, Last updated on: 27/01/2015

» Are you Chairman of the Bored? Why would Post readers have ANY interests whatsoever in reading articles on Thai politics / politicians? Simply a complete waste of time unless for research purpose or folly. The fact that politicians and lawmakers have no accountability whatsoever, renders it completely...

• BenNallay commented : [quote:7ot4oz8z] Simply a waste of time, as for the reasons stated above.[/quote:7ot4oz8z] It's a bit like football isn't it? I think Thailand's national stability comes from two main foundations which you can guess without me having to get anyone at this website arrested for lese majeste or insulting Lord Buddha. That's the serious part of Thailand. The rest is sanuk sanuk sanuk. Politics and football: Man U or Liverpool? Bangkok United or Issan? Place your bets. I can barely decipher the weather report, let alone the rest. Yingluck really ynglucked out so it seems. Wait for the next game. How many sisters has Thaksin got left?

• Jorgen commented : One more thing I would add to my list of, ‘at least keeping up with Thai politics’. When significant events in Thailand occur, such as the recent PM impeachment, I’ll check with the foreign newspapers for their accounts. The well respected publications and writers present events clearly unlike the local writers and publications. I would say that the Post’s Terry Frederickson is good at presenting the facts clearly, although he doesn’t connect the history leading up to the current major important events that the foreign writers do. I urge newbies, don't get in the habit of reading Thai political stories in the local press. For the most part, they're poorly written and being a lawless society, supposed laws, accountability, have no meaning tomorrow. Skal

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A foreigners open letter to Mr. Suthep

By Lotusnj, Created on: 18/02/2014, Last updated on: 27/02/2014

» Well written. Agree with you wholeheartedly! Suthep is a man in a hurry with no better ideas!

• mike williams commented : I strongly disagree with the tactics and methods being used by Suthep but I do agree that Thailand would be a better place without the Shiniwhatra clan with their fingers in every pie, Democracy cannot really happen here unless the rampant corruption is drastically reduced,I wonder how well the PT party would fair in an election free of vote buying and intimidation of the poor by village elders? My wife is Thai and her parents have a farm in Udon,in the last election they were paid 400 baht for their vote,so when people talk about silent majorities I wonder why they stay silent? Maybe there is a fear factor involved here of not wanting to enrage the village elders who have enormous power over the poor.

• isurrender commented : To those who say Thaksin was no good for Thailand, they need to think back. Wether he was corrupt or not, and i am sure that 99% of Thai members are corrupt, under Thaksin, Thailand was becoming a better country, emerging from 3rd world very quickly, with a very good prospect for the future where more equality was taking place. This is the very thing that the Suthep class do not want, hence his hatred for Thaksin. When the coup arrived and the ruling class were appointed to once again "rule" Thailand started its downward spiral into the past. The people are not as stupid as the "Suthep" class want to think and they could see what was happening to their emerging lifestyle and so once again they voted the "so called" Democrats out. Suthep and his associates know that they can never be elected by a popular vote. The only chance that the Dems have is if they dump Suthep and devote to Abisit, who i believe is an honest well educated man. Suthep has a craving for power and a hatred for Thaksin, and will persue his dreams regardless of who gets in his way, the bottom line is , he just does not care about anyone but himself. Another thing, all this bullshit about buying votes is utter stupidity as the voters will put their cross on the paper wherever they are inclined irrespective of whoever paid them.

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Yinluck: At what price?

By rene33, Created on: 26/02/2014, Last updated on: 11/03/2014

» How many people must die 'till she steps down?

• wangduc commented : Why Yingluck steps down? while she has sole power under the rule of laws of the constitutions of Thailand.

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Politics

By Luvtat, Created on: 13/03/2014, Last updated on: 05/05/2014

» I feel so sad for all my Thai friends You have a caretaker PM who is clueless, That she says one thing does another. She is dividing your country in two. She has taken the smile that I have grown fond of over the years and replaced with anger. I see where it was safe to walk the streets at night to...

• philipa commented : Chef, the pot calling the kettle black? Democracy affords rule of the country to the majority. In Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra is the democratically elected Prime Minister. The way you remove a Prime Minister from power is for the opposition parties to come up with policies and strategies that the majority agree with, not to use your armed forces to flex their muscles for a bag full of money. The army is there to protect your borders NOT to interfere with democratically elected governments. In Abhisit's case, from a moneyed background, he simply says, 'It's not fair, I can't win. It's my ball so I'm taking it with me and going home'. A true statesman would adjust his party's policies to appeal to the majority and win an honest election. Ask Tony Blair, for a recent history lesson, how he readjusted socialist policies to appeal to the majority and ended eleven years of right-wing rule. If Thailand wants true democracy, bring back your Prime Minister and allow him to finish his term. If the opposition can't come up with a new direction that appeals then get used to having Thaksin for the long term. Start behaving like adults and learn from the bad results and grow your intellect.

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Thailand: Land of "If Only..."

By 05H, Created on: 19/12/2013, Last updated on: 19/12/2013

» As long as I've known it, Thailand has suffered chronic political instability punctuated by major, often violent upheavals. I do not presume to know the solution. I pity the majority of vibrant, creative Thai people for the enormous loss of potential that they suffer both as individuals and as a nation...

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How do we fight corruption?

By chopinfan, Created on: 19/12/2013, Last updated on: 06/02/2014

» I ran into a very interesting article about how Singapore fought corruption successfully. Surely many will have different opinions t but perhaps we can learn and adapt it for Thailand if people are willing to make this happen quickly. http://livelystories.com/?p=137

• MrUSA commented : I believe corruption can never be fought until we significantly lower the level of poverty in a given country. The rich and leaders want to keep the money to themselves as there are too many poor people. This is then the start of corruption. Government workers will take bribe because they don't make enough money anyway. The system now works in Singapore because poverty is much lower. For instance, if there are no other better way of making money, then selling drug is the much easy choice of earning. The people need more choices of making money. Being a leader we have to lead the people for the better and build a legacy for ourselve for many generation to come. Corruption puts a stain on our legacy. Would you want to be the next premier to UNITED Thailand and be remembered for generations to come??? Wow...who wouldn't want that?

• TimCM commented : To fight corruption, first there needs to be a national change of mindset from that of money as face. At the moment, the most important thing to most Thai people is money and all sence of morals go out the window if there is a chance to earn a buck. This is ingrained at a very young age so needs a major event to trigger change. I don't doubt that poverty is also a major cause but there are many countries that dont have such widespread support for corruption that are much poorer than Thailand. As such, it is a battle that cant be won as there is no groundswell of support for change

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Courage...?!?

By Voice, Created on: 06/01/2014, Last updated on: 06/01/2014

» Protester said they follow Suthep because he has the courage to stand up for Thaksin regime since protester and Suthep seem to have the same view about Thaksin they willing to follow him all the way. I suppose working for the same cause could have good affect if there are enough people on street in...

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Non-party politics

By Makropo, Created on: 18/01/2014, Last updated on: 18/01/2014

» Must Thailand copy the party system of politics which exists in most other countries? What if the members of parliament were free to serve the country without being told what to say and how to vote by party leaders? Achieving this does not require the immediate abolition of political parties. Simply...

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