New obstacles for Banharn

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Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

Had it not been for the political ban which has prevented former prime minister Banharn Silpa-archa and former executives of the Chartthaipattana Party from holding public office, he would face no difficulty in deciding who will succeed his late brother Chumpol Silpa-archa as Minister of Tourism and Sports.

All political observers know Mr Banharn is choosy when it comes to making appointments.

He never trusts anyone more than his own blood relatives or people who have clearly proved their loyalty throughout the years.

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DONHUAN
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Discussion 5 : 25 Jan 2013 at 01.295
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As with party-owned entities, Banharn’s party will be marginalized once he retires from politic through natural attrition. This “chameleon” party’s primary aim is to be part of the government coalition, nor matter which party leads the coalition. So whoever he chose as his party’s representatives in the coalition government, nothing much is expected to change in their allotted portfolio for the foreseeable future. With the old guards being phased out through natural attrition, hopefully a new breed of progressive thinking politicians will emerge to lead Thailand to a better future; one that is more inclusive and less confrontational
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Discussion 4 : 24 Jan 2013 at 22.264
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This is but a microcosm of the Thai political system and the reason for its stale approach to governing. Like a closed gene pool, it's resulting defects begin to have a bigger and bigger adverse effect.
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Discussion 3 : 24 Jan 2013 at 11.243
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Fiefdom & corruption has and still is a major problem in Thailand. Both need to be abolished. Government representatives and ministers, police chiefs and military chiefs need to be well educated, as well as loyal to the King and country. They are the ones that should be setting examples for the younger generations in building a cleaner, stronger and more stable country. It's time for all these old ministers and cronies to disappear from politics including those who live overseas to avoid being punished for crimes involving corruption and abuse of power.
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Discussion 2 : 24 Jan 2013 at 08.492
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Reading this reminds me that fiefdom's still exist here..sigh
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Discussion 1 : 24 Jan 2013 at 07.381
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Banharn and his family should just quit politics. That would be their first act in the best interest of the Country.
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