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Thursday , December 25 , 2008

The Missed Opportunity: What the Democrats Should Have Done for Thailand

Posted by Ginola , Reader : 776 , 13:27:58

For the sake of the country, this is what Mr.Abhisit and his Democrat Party should have done: forming a provisional national unity government. A neutral person acceptable to both the Democrat and the Pheu Thai parties could have then been selected to become PM. Capable individuals from all the political parties and from outside should be selected as ministers. The national government should then focus its efforts on national reconcialition and political reforms, including constitutional amendment process that involves active public participation. It should have a clearly stated duration, say a year. Public approval rate for such a national unity government is likely to be high as the public has become tired of political clashes and desperately want to see national reconcialition. Not only would this path help instill some stability and alleviate the political conflict between red and yellow shirts, but also get rid of the bad product (the present constitution) left behind by the 2006 coup leaders. Such a move would enable the Thai society to reach a new constitution accetable to all. Subsequently, the national government could then give back the power to the people by holding new national elections which should be monitored closely by the Election Commission, the press and the public. The elections results must then be respected by all sides, and the country's democracy would then be put back on the right track. Meanwhile, the rule of law should be applied to all sides equally and those guilty must be brought to justice. ......... Instead of following the above path, the Democrats - so desperate to become a government - have chosen to form their own government. By doing so, Thailand has missed a great opportunity to restore normalcy, stability and national unity. The highly controversial constitution remains in use. The military remains influential in politics. The cabinet is considerably yucky and has encountered much criticism and disapproval. The red shirts remain angry and threaten to come out in protests against the government. The democratic principles are put aside. The country's political present remains troublesome while the political future remains highly uncertain. Thank you, Mr.Abhisit (and Mr.Thaksin, Mr.Samak, Mr.Somchai, Mr.Newin, Mr.Suthep and so on), for showing us so clearly that you put your own interests far before the country's, even when the country needs your sacrifices the most. Your actions speak a lot more about what you really are than your fabulous speeches or outstanding resume.

For the sake of the country, this is what Mr.Abhisit and his Democrat Party should have done: forming a provisional national unity government.

A neutral person acceptable to both the Democrat and the Pheu Thai parties could have then been selected to become PM. Capable individuals from all the political parties and from outside should be selected as ministers.

The national government should then focus its efforts on national reconcialition and political reforms, including constitutional amendment process that involves active public participation. It should have a clearly stated duration, say a year. Public approval rate for such a national unity government is likely to be high as the public has become tired of political clashes and desperately want to see national reconcialition.

Not only would this path help instill some stability and alleviate the political conflict between red and yellow shirts, but also get rid of the bad product (the present constitution) left behind by the 2006 coup leaders.

Such a move would enable the Thai society to reach a new constitution accetable to all. Subsequently, the national government could then give back the power to the people by holding new national elections which should be monitored closely by the Election Commission, the press and the public.

The elections results must then be respected by all sides, and the country's democracy would then be put back on the right track. Meanwhile, the rule of law should be applied to all sides equally and those guilty must be brought to justice.

.........

Instead of following the above path, the Democrats - so desperate to become a government - have chosen to form their own government.

By doing so, Thailand has missed a great opportunity to restore normalcy, stability and national unity.

The highly controversial constitution remains in use. The military remains influential in politics. The cabinet is considerably yucky and has encountered much criticism and disapproval. The red shirts remain angry and threaten to come out in protests against the government. The democratic principles are put aside.

The country's political present remains troublesome while the political future remains highly uncertain.

Thank you, Mr.Abhisit (and Mr.Thaksin, Mr.Samak, Mr.Somchai, Mr.Newin, Mr.Suthep and so on), for showing us so clearly that you put your own interests far before the country's, even when the country needs your sacrifices the most.

Your actions speak a lot more about what you really are than your fabulous speeches or outstanding resume.

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jingjok date : 26/12/2008 time : 12.37

Where could you possibly find a person who is acceptable to both the PTP and the PAD? Since PTP is a political party they might be willing to compromise, but PAD is totally unwilling to negotiate or compromise.

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peacefulness date : 26/12/2008 time : 10.39
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GINOLA--- WHO ARE U?????? WHAT DO U KNOW???? WHAT QUALITY DO U HV?????? U R JUST NOVICE IN THAI POLITICS ........ DO U REALZE THAT?????????????? GINOLA

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Plaadip date : 25/12/2008 time : 20.13

What exactly do you mean by your provional national unity government? Sano's version? Impossible. He did it for PTP to have Pua Pean Din divided so that PTP can have chance to regain power. Or do you mean change the constitution and invite an outsider as PM and give him free hand to select his cabinet members? If that is what you suggested, I agree. That would be better. But it's still difficutl politically, because the red shirt people and PT will oppose it as dictortorship, and of course, the Democrat also don't want it now. If the economic crisis get deepen, and the Democrats give up, and even the PTP supporter come to think that only a cabinet composed of real experts can save the economy, then there may be consensus for the option. And I think it will be much better choice than general election.

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AussieObserver date : 25/12/2008 time : 20.04
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Ginola...

great idea... how would we guarantee that the PAD (military and whoever behind them both) would accept such a national unity government?

the PAD are such an irrational and unreliable force... I wonder if anyone is really in control of Sondhi (even himself)

so, I have to add... the PAD leadership has to be charged, convicted and detained in prison or mental hospitals, before any sensible idea, that leads to universal voting, can be tried

even now I am concerned they may still spring into some sort of action...

lastly, just a small comment... I am quite against any non-elected people being ministers or any other part of the front-line of a government ... as soon as you permit nomination there is room for "choosing" someone that the people would not vote for! nobody should be permitted to second guess the voters!

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