Talk about a government working for the people - fulfilling their needs, hearing their views, and working out policies to up their standard of living - Thailand appears to be doing just the opposite.
With the protest still on-going, plunging the economy into dire situation, the people into fear, and putitng a toll on the burgeousies, Thailand cannot do worse than that.
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) should realise that its protests that resulted in 1 dead and many wounded so far is going nowhere, especially with PM Samak making a crystal clear stand of defiance in response to PAD's request that he step down.
Speculations were that Mr. Samak had paid a visit to the King to tender his resignation, and he was expected to announce his resignation via a radio broadcast this morning at 8:30 a.m. Singapore time. However, he caught everyone by surprise when he said in a 50-minute national radio address, "Don't even think I am going to quit..I cannot leave because under a democratic system no one group can force me to resign..", adding that this saga is a disgrace to the nation. Mr. Samak had also emphasized repeatedly that he will "stay and protect democracy and the monarchy".
So, the question boils down to: Did he actually have the King's backing? If he did, wouldn't it be better to clarify? After all, the King is held in high regard by all the Thais - not to mention the PAD, who proudly declared that they can "lay down our lives for the King".
As the King has not shown his face to clear the air, many Thais are inclined to believe that their King is threatened by Samak.
I believe that the King should, at this stage, to step forth to state his stand pertaining to the escalating situation before Thailand finds it hard to pull out of economic recession due to low investor's confidence and low consumers spending.
At this point in time, probably only the King can settle this matter with no use for the military or violence.
With the protest still on-going, plunging the economy into dire situation, the people into fear, and putitng a toll on the burgeousies, Thailand cannot do worse than that.
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) should realise that its protests that resulted in 1 dead and many wounded so far is going nowhere, especially with PM Samak making a crystal clear stand of defiance in response to PAD's request that he step down.
Speculations were that Mr. Samak had paid a visit to the King to tender his resignation, and he was expected to announce his resignation via a radio broadcast this morning at 8:30 a.m. Singapore time. However, he caught everyone by surprise when he said in a 50-minute national radio address, "Don't even think I am going to quit..I cannot leave because under a democratic system no one group can force me to resign..", adding that this saga is a disgrace to the nation. Mr. Samak had also emphasized repeatedly that he will "stay and protect democracy and the monarchy".
So, the question boils down to: Did he actually have the King's backing? If he did, wouldn't it be better to clarify? After all, the King is held in high regard by all the Thais - not to mention the PAD, who proudly declared that they can "lay down our lives for the King".
As the King has not shown his face to clear the air, many Thais are inclined to believe that their King is threatened by Samak.
I believe that the King should, at this stage, to step forth to state his stand pertaining to the escalating situation before Thailand finds it hard to pull out of economic recession due to low investor's confidence and low consumers spending.
At this point in time, probably only the King can settle this matter with no use for the military or violence.
Labels: Thailand's Politics
