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Discussion 1 : 27/10/2012 at 04:47 PM

Ironic indeed that everything the UDD claims it is fighting against in fiction, it is building in reality - a hereditary autocratic dictatorship run by billionaire elitists!

Discussion 2 : 27/10/2012 at 05:16 AM

dom - "Recent polls show around 60% want the present government to continue in office and YS constantly scores higher than any other minister" You've said all along that PTP's success was because of Thaksin. Is it now because of Yingluck? You change your mind weekly. And the reshuffle shows that Yingluck is still nothing but a puppet. I actually had some hope for her. Not any more.

Discussion 3 : 26/10/2012 at 09:16 PM

Dumdonn, so nice to have you flitting through on perhaps another junket. Polls represent the satisfaction rate of those selectively polled if they are not previously qualified for by a number of steps to distinguish their validity as a representative sample. That aside, how do you justify such reasoning as "Taksin likes them", "his younger sister approves", "her older sister says okay". The dullest of all must be able to discern a pattern.

Discussion 4 : 26/10/2012 at 08:28 PM

whatajoke D22 Recent polls show around 60% want the present government to continue in office and YS constantly scores higher than any other minister, not conclusive evidence that she is the peoples choice, I admit but she seems pretty popular? In your opinion who is truly the peoples choice?

Discussion 5 : 26/10/2012 at 05:54 PM

Disc 36, Elvis. Thank you for the welcome, but I have been here a considerable time. I really think that it is you who has things mixed up, without the support of the people there will be no votes and you won't be doing anything, that is why a good strategy is very important from the beginning. Whichever free country you would like to look at, politics is a huge game, all involved want to win and show power, perhaps even get money on the side. And you are correct there is a lot at stake. To be truthful, if I was a politician, I wouldn't be writing in to this forum.

Discussion 6 : 26/10/2012 at 05:07 PM

@Rab.Madar, D33, You must be new to this country. Let me first say, welcome to Thailand. Secondly, you have winning the support of the people by saying things, and winning the support of the people by doing things, mixed up. Thirdly, politics should never be a game, not here, not anywhere else, as there is simply too much at stake. Unfortunately, politicians don't see it that way. And you obviously don't see it that way.

Discussion 7 : 26/10/2012 at 04:48 PM

The glaring fact is that there are so much capable resources which the Pheu Thai can tapped into compare with the Democrat. We never hear of fresh talents joining the Democrats. Even the position of leader in Democrat is limited with a distance Korn or Chuan as alternates. Without new talents, Demo will continue to prop up every elections.

Discussion 8 : 26/10/2012 at 04:43 PM

The glaring fact is that there are so much capable resources which the Pheu Thai can tapped into compare with the Democrat. We never hear of fresh talents joining the Democrats. Even the position of leader in Democrat is limited with a distance Korn or Chuan as alternates. Without new talents, Demo will continue to prop up every elections.

Discussion 9 : 26/10/2012 at 04:18 PM

Disc 27, Elvis. Your statement "Strategically clever decisions in politics never benefit the people". How on earth do you come to that supposition. A strategy is a plan to win. That is definitely what politics is about, to win the support of the people. Game ?, all politicians play a game, we see it every day.

Discussion 10 : 26/10/2012 at 03:33 PM

Now, after the reshuffle, and a new powerful hand has been dealt. The democrats will perhaps not be so eager to play the censure debate game under the circumstances. Its a no win situation.

Discussion 11 : 26/10/2012 at 02:06 PM

The dynasty rules supreme. The Man Abroad, two sisters and a former wife will all abandon the Red Shirts (who fought on The Boss's behalf) because the Fugitive now needs the support of the elite he despised - for the country's sake? I think not.

Discussion 12 : 26/10/2012 at 02:01 PM

Pheu Thai list-MP and red-shirt leader Viputhalaeng Pattanaphumthai said some red shirts were disappointed and unhappy that Mr Jatuporn was not part of the new cabinet line-up. 1. thaksin knows that he is a loose cannon and will not risk him shooting his mouth off again. 2. The red shirts are not needed as much as ther were to get in to power. Explained in this quote: A Pheu Thai Party source said Mr Jatuporn was not included in the new cabinet list because the red-shirt movement is given only a quota of one cabinet seat, which is now occupied by Mr Nattawut, another red-shirt co-leader.

Discussion 13 : 26/10/2012 at 01:25 PM

"But he is likely to keep his post thanks to his close ties with Yaowapa Wongsawat, Ms Yingluck's elder sister". And this sums up all that is wrong with Thai politics. What a sad state of affairs.

Discussion 14 : 26/10/2012 at 12:57 PM

I wonder why I don't see women except the one as an alibi. Most women in the country are more capable, more serious and better educated as the guys I guess they should get rid of most of this guys and make a around 70% women cabinet there would be much less problems and better results.

Discussion 15 : 26/10/2012 at 12:51 PM

@Rab.Madar D26, "Strategically clever decisions" in politics never benefit the people."Strategically clever" already implies that it's a game. And a very dirty one in this case.

Discussion 16 : 26/10/2012 at 10:46 AM

D19. Ms Ploydonut. I agree with you and also think she has made a strategically clever decision. Hopefully we will all benefit from this.

Discussion 17 : 26/10/2012 at 10:40 AM

D19: " ...Thirdly she didn't touch any of the economic and security posts..." What is the Deputy Commerce Minister if not an economic post? Nattuwat has been plugged in there to help explain the schmozzle that is the Rice Pledging Scheme, which is really Rice Price Support Scheme, not a pledging scheme at all.

Discussion 18 : 26/10/2012 at 10:01 AM

Tau There are probably many more looking at the same content as you at the same time as you, hence they press a box simultaneously. How many times has the PM said she likes the lineup of the new Cabinet and the right people for the job. She says it every time there is a reshuffle. So what goes wrong.

Discussion 19 : 26/10/2012 at 09:14 AM

'All of them are close aides of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra.' 'But he is likely to keep his post thanks to his close ties with Yaowapa Wongsawat, Ms Yingluck's elder sister.' 'The source said he has the backing of Ms Yaowapa, Mr Thaksin's younger sister.' These three sentences are chilling given that the voters believe they are in a democracy.

Discussion 20 : 26/10/2012 at 09:07 AM

Not much difference between this PM and last one in having to constantly reshuffle to appease this faction or that one and keep everyone happy, difference is, this PM has a strong mandate and doesn't need a coalition so why is she doing this (answer is; because, like the last PM she's not totally in control, nor is she truly the people's choice)

Discussion 21 : 26/10/2012 at 08:21 AM

who ever will be chosen will be serving thier paymaster on the run,rather than serving the people and the nation, as we have witnessed,the shambolic incompetency, and wide spread corruption will only get worse

Discussion 22 : 26/10/2012 at 08:15 AM

Why is it that if i clik i like this box, then one or sometimes more numbers is added to the i dont like box.Please explain

Discussion 23 : 26/10/2012 at 08:09 AM

I think we have intelligent PM. She adjust herself and party all time to situation and know how to lead. She is brave, not scare to make change, not scare to use English, and not scare to leave out Jutaporn because I think she care about reconciliation and I can see she try very hard to keep peace on all side.

Discussion 24 : 26/10/2012 at 08:07 AM

Excellent focus on Education. A part-time minister. 20 hours a week. Well done. Go to the top of the class.

Discussion 25 : 26/10/2012 at 08:05 AM

If any one is surprised by the new Cabinet then you really do not understand what is going on in Thailand, the one good point in this whole matter is the K. Jatuporn was not put in cabinet as Thaksin does not need the red shirts any more he is back in power now with his old group of MP who look after them self’s first second and after that look after them self’s

Discussion 26 : 26/10/2012 at 07:56 AM

With this reshuffle YS have done a couple of things. Firstly she have defied TS, he wanted Kittiratt out and Jatuporn in and she have done neither (source The Nation). Secondly she have brought Dr Pradit Sinthawanarong in which is close to her and not TS. Thirdly she didn't touch any of the economic and security posts, which is deemed important. Fourthly she have kept the political harmony by bringing in new people into "junior" posts.

Discussion 27 : 26/10/2012 at 07:21 AM

Only buffaloes would wish for a coup in a democracy. Political change should come from the ballot box, not from soldier with guns. They should stay out of politics and business altogether.

Discussion 28 : 26/10/2012 at 07:18 AM

Perhaps so many people have to be changed because the Prime Minister is living in another time zone. What company could be run properly in this way, let alone a country? Also, it indicates both that Pheu Thai has few competent people, and that the Ministers are merely unqualified, loyal cronies who have helped Thaksin get back into power, and so they need to be rewarded with the chance to raid the coffers for 6 months. It must be ego-deflating for Jatuporn not to be considered competent enough to be one of the incompetent and unqualified Ministers and Deputies who have to be changed after a few months. That must hurt!

Discussion 29 : 26/10/2012 at 07:16 AM

I had a look in my crystal ball: - The opposition will have their cencsure debate and grill the different ministeries (not the ministers) for what was done or not done. - The new ministers will 'say, oh, I don't know, I was not the one in charge, let me check - End of the censure debate - Then the new crew members will start trying to fly their hero ans sponsor back home - The opposition and others will successfully do whatever they can to prevent that - Everything back to normal, bicker, bicker, déjà vu. And if it goes differently, I throw away my crystal ball - or sell it to Phuea Thai.

Discussion 30 : 26/10/2012 at 07:12 AM

The new appointments will be judged on their performance not on the debating skill. I believe that they will deliver and strengthen the cabinet as they are the brightest lot of TRT resource which were unfortunately collaterally involved in a coup sponsor constitutional tribunal. Leaving Jatuporn out is a bold step by Yingluck and demonstrate her growing influence.

Discussion 31 : 26/10/2012 at 07:01 AM

You knew it was coming! Whenever TS is quite, Its because his plans are being actioned. He only speaks out when its not going his way. So whats going to happen next, when this lot start speaking. It is so sad this country keeps going backwards, and normal people just think there will be something for them from these people.

Discussion 32 : 26/10/2012 at 07:00 AM

This has nothing to do with helping the country and its people! It has everything to do with strengthening the Shinawatra clan and its party which will most likely change its name to give a new and fresh image. This re-shuffle is solely to achieve absolute power with no outside ideas, no opposition, no disagreement, but instead absolute control of the country, its people and its economy. It will look very much like China with politics unchallenged while operating in a so-called free market system. And the Thai people can kiss goodbye press/internet news freedoms (“We only want happy news”) and drop the laughable joke of chanting freedom a

Discussion 33 : 26/10/2012 at 06:35 AM

This new government could prepare the tarmac to let Taksin landing very soon. This's a "coup" without soldiers. Be aware and wake up ! Many things will happen the next two months...

Discussion 34 : 26/10/2012 at 05:30 AM

I must say Thais have to say no to PM YS now they don't need an used and abused members to represent them again, now one need to buy a used car esp. from convicted officially corrupt country's dealers.

Discussion 35 : 26/10/2012 at 05:25 AM

Too bad that Yingluck and PTP is only doing this for their own good, certainly not the good of Thailand.

Discussion 36 : 26/10/2012 at 05:21 AM

D#4 Khun Montreal11: Not only this but have you noticed almost the entire parliament almost empty nowadays? Aren't Thai's paying these people ridiculous amounts of money to be there? I hope coup D' Etat occur and Thailand have someone like Nigel Farage or Ron Paul.

Discussion 37 : 26/10/2012 at 04:40 AM

The opposition was caught off guard? They should have known this was coming as soon as she started to deny it a few weeks ago.

Discussion 38 : 26/10/2012 at 04:32 AM

discusion 2 .. i really think you r right and it will hapen next year probably.....we need new people in charge....younger and with more education time for a change ....Big Change

Discussion 39 : 26/10/2012 at 04:06 AM

I think Yingluck she is try to be fair, and let everyone in her party have opportunity to do important job in 4 years.

Discussion 40 : 26/10/2012 at 03:31 AM

Way to go, This is just adding insult to injury and now it is clear Thailand is ready for new coup.

Discussion 41 : 26/10/2012 at 03:21 AM

This reshuffle might seem logic, how ever fears of distracting from the core-red shirt political aspirations can mean more populist favors (read debt) in order to keep them under controle. logic move,unsustainable future.