Future Forward's proposed charter reforms to move their nation forward as the Thai people want will fail, but at least they are getting important issues into public debate; that in itself is good (BP, June 8).
It might turn out for the best that Thailand has a chance to hit rock bottom under the rule of law of the self-serving politicians who hold the nation and its institutions, especially its highest institution of law, in contempt: that contempt for Thailand's institutions is, after all, what it means to stage a coup.
More Thais are waking up to the ugly reality of much traditional Thainess, and Future Forward is helping that process with its savvy moves to highlight the bad old traditions of the bad old men serving only themselves.
Felix Qui
Conflict of interests
Amid the outcome of the prime minister's selection in parliament which saw Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha retain his premiership, I believe Thais, from all political beliefs, could learn and tackle the current crisis with hope and positive thinking.
In my opinion, "accountability" and "conflict of interest" ought to be the two vital issues taken up by the public if we are to move forward towards a more democratic world.
The most notable case of "accountability" was Abhisit Vejjajiva's resignation as leader and MP of the Democrat Party on account of his campaigning not to support Gen Prayut. This is indeed a rare political spirit, while the voting pattern of the junta-installed Senate shows clearly the "conflict of interest" in this political saga.
It's a shame but it's not too late for these senators to wake up and exercise common sense, conscience and the people's interests in their remaining days in the Upper House.
I hope Gen Prayut will listen. He should not let the "Watchgate" saga and the minister of education's (now a senator) foolish remarks in London happen again.
Finally, the advent of the Future Forward Party should be welcomed as a new chapter in Thailand's politics.
I am not a supporter of everything they say and stand for. But the 6 million votes plus supporting the FFP cannot be ignored.
CK
A pathetic excuse
Re: "Heavy rains grind capital to a halt", (BP, June 8).
What a pathetic excuse from the BMA, attributing the floods to a failure of electrical power to run a water pump needed to drain away rainwater.
It has cost the public billions of baht. Don't they have an emergency generator installed? It is like buying a Rolls-Royce without a generator to supply electricity to the battery!
Anukal
Sure beats me
Re: "Beaten off", (PostBag, June 8).
Dear Mr Debacluer, I write this missive with regard to your profound, and amusing, contribution to the editorial page of this newspaper.
Alas, my understanding of "beaten off" is the enemy, not your "personals". I believe "beating" was the word you were seeking. Have fun -- do we not love the English language?
Grumpy
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