Yingluck fronts up to rice plan critics

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Yingluck fronts up to rice plan critics

Abhisit pillories PM for sticking to script

Published: 27 Nov 2012 at 00.00
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The opposition singled out Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on the second day of the no-confidence debate yesterday.

Ms Yingluck was lambasted over alleged irregularities in the rice pledging scheme and flood response budget, and for failing to enforce anti-corruption laws.

The Democrat Party tried in vain to prevent other ministers from fielding questions on Ms Yingluck's behalf, particularly those concerning the controversial rice pledging scheme.

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banmebkk
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Discussion 47 : 28 Nov 2012 at 11.2847
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@Disc 41 Johnb - Out of all that are listed there, is there any one of those policies that are sustainable and not a debt hole? Let alone the usefulness of those policies.
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Discussion 46 : 27 Nov 2012 at 23.1146
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facts_only #45: I've been in Thailand for over 24 years, do regular business with government agencies, read/watch Thai and English news, and watched the past 3 days of censure debate during which the opposition exposed a surprising amount of evidence of corruption and budgets mismanagement. The government only had vague answers at best.
Due to the debate time limit, much was left aside by the opposition. They focused on the most obvious: "the tip of the iceberg".
Of course, the government will survive and vote in support of their ministers, but hopefully, the Thai people will see their leaders with a different perspective.
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Discussion 45 : 27 Nov 2012 at 22.0845
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dekwat 42 - "So far, none of these policies brought anything positive to the intended targets."
Please cite your source.
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Discussion 44 : 27 Nov 2012 at 21.3644
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ricefield -"The Democrats throw out wild accusations on a daily basis"

Can you provide examples of that, say perhaps for the last week? Seven examples, one per day? I sincerely doubt it.
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Discussion 43 : 27 Nov 2012 at 21.3343
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depends who you are temple boy
Judging the success of economic policies is very subjective
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Discussion 42 : 27 Nov 2012 at 20.3842
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D.41 johnb - Are you incapable of reading a post? The key word in englishbob's post (#38) is "successful". So far, none of these policies brought anything positive to the intended targets.
tax reduction - to accommodate the 300Bt wage
300Bt wage - implemented in a few areas and still many people aren't getting 300bt (not enforced)
easier credit - banks do not make it as easy as the gov promised
mortgages - poor people can't afford a house
first-car - only helps the automobile industry
tablets to P1 students - substandard junk
debt moratorium - 3 years so it becomes the problem of the next government
Where is the "success" here?
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Discussion 41 : 27 Nov 2012 at 18.0441
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englishbob; Are you incapable of reading the news. It seems that way so I will help;
- a reduction in corporate tax to 23 percent from 30
- minimum wage to 300 baht
- easier access to credit
- zero-percent mortgages, exemption from transfer and mortgage fees and a 50 percent cut in business tax for first homes priced below 4 million baht
- returning tax to first-time car buyers
- tablets to P1 students
- 3 year debt moratorium for those with Bt0.5-1.0mn debt
- there are lots more but I can't be bothered. And before you start criticising any of these accept that there are different stakeholders involved
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Discussion 40 : 27 Nov 2012 at 17.5340
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mogy71 #16, #14n - I am happy with the explanation of the government. If you have evidence that the government deceit the nation - "brush it under the table with more waffles," you can always bring the matter to court or relevant independent institution.
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Discussion 39 : 27 Nov 2012 at 17.5039
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Disc37 Genii - I agree it's time to move on to important business - like helping the country.

After all, they were elected 16 months ago... Isn't it about time they made a start?
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Discussion 38 : 27 Nov 2012 at 17.3738
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Seems as though no-one will come to the Government's aid... Can't any of you think of a successful Peua Thai policy? I've been asking for about 2 months now... Surely they must have achieved SOMETHING for the country? Anyone? Hello?
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