Democrats worry about Pheu Thai election gains in Bangkok

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Dems fret over Pheu Thai gains

Sukhumbhand, party told to lift their game

Published: 5 Mar 2013 at 00.00
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The large vote gains made by the Pheu Thai Party in the Bangkok governor election are a sign the Democrats have much more work to do, party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says.

Bangkok governor-elect Sukhumbhand Paribatra gives a thumbs up to voters as he and key Democrat figures take a city tour to thank Bangkok residents for their votes in Sunday’s election. From left to right, Korn Chatikavanij, Apirak Kosayodhin, Wallop Suwandee, MR Sukhumbhand, Ong-art Klampaibul, Abhisit Vejjajiva and Panich Vikitsreth. APICHART JINAKUL

Democrat candidate and poll victor Sukhumbhand Paribatra won 1,256,349 votes, the highest ever recorded in a city election.

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Doza
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Discussion 3 : 05 Mar 2013 at 06.533
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The Democrats need to overhaul their political attitudes and act like professionals as opposition. Right now they act like rebels that oppose anything and everything that walks like a duck.
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Discussion 2 : 05 Mar 2013 at 04.232
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Neither party shows any hint of dealing with real problems. None speak of corruption in any meaningful way or separating military and police from gov't service. If someone would tie the savings in reducing corruption directly to improved lives for Thai people - they might have a chance. For example if they moved money saved from corruption for a massive school or hospital improvement - not rice supports or car tax rebates - then maybe people would support those fighting corruption...
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Discussion 1 : 05 Mar 2013 at 03.481
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Here's a few suggestions
- never allow police or army generals to stand for office
- revise the lese majeste laws
- remove all members that are part of family dynasties
- drastically increase the penalties for corruption whilst in office
- reform the police and army,put them "out of business" and ensure they come under the control of elected representatives
- reform the law to do away with defamation
- reform the taxation system

the list is endless but there's a start.
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