Old problems dog Yingluck's fresh cabinet

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Old problems dog Yingluck's fresh cabinet

Published: 1 Nov 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The recent reshuffle seems to have boosted the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's image in the eyes of the public, who see the cabinet as being stronger now than it was before.

After all, it has now been beefed up with veteran politicians from the so-called House No.111 group. Shifting around some ministerial posts has also given the impression that the prime minister is focused on putting the right man in the right job.

Yet, the government remains dogged by old problems, problems that won't go away easily.

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airborne
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Discussion 7 : 01 Nov 2012 at 17.057
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A constitution should not be changed to suit every new party to take up the leadership mantle. The excuse is given that this constitution was written by the military and serves the military. But, the real question is, does the constitution serve the nation and the people. I don't know that answer.

I would like some of the red sympathizers, some the those who see Thaksin as being unable to do wrong, to explain how it will benefit the nation to outlaw all oversight and give one man in complete power.
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Discussion 6 : 01 Nov 2012 at 15.416
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A government must obey the law and it should represent the electorates wishes.
Dose this government qualify either of these statements.It would appear not by the comments I read in the BP.What is being done to rectify this well not much just a lot of hot air. The electorate have the solution but will they use there vote sensibly or sell it to the highest bidder.There lies the problem.
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Discussion 5 : 01 Nov 2012 at 11.215
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"As a result, the government will face a no-confidence debate at the end of this month." NO, it's Thaksin who'll face a no-confidence debate.
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Discussion 4 : 01 Nov 2012 at 09.134
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A good constitution should be a tool for good governance, the present constitution and the way it is used makes it more like a weapon to keep people in their places and not rock the boat with any progressive ideas or attitudes. The present constitution is designed to maintain the status quo and the power of the elite.
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Discussion 3 : 01 Nov 2012 at 09.113
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They dont actually do anything so it doesnt matter who you put in the cabinet to warm seats .They are all yes men .
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Discussion 2 : 01 Nov 2012 at 07.522
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So enough with the game of musical chairs, when will we see some concrete accomplishments? All I see is a solidifying of a group whose ultimate mission is to bring Thaksin home above the law and with fanfare if possible. The Yingluck has been at the reigns for years now, where are the successes?
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Discussion 1 : 01 Nov 2012 at 07.231
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The problem faced is that although you can rely on more than 50% of the population to propel you to power without asking too many questions, Thailand is also now a country of sizeable educated middle class who pay the taxes and are not fooled. They see through these unholistic 'election promises', and are willing to form ranks to oppose self-serving politicians with their whitewash plans and a farcical govt appointing crony ministers as reward for loyalty to a fugitive criminal. A minority they might be but they are significant enough in numbers and influence to keep Yingluck on her toes.
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