Banharn on sticky path as latest 'kao jai'

Published: 4 Jan 2013 at 11.10
Online news: Opinion

It is a tradition for many people to make a wish for the New Year to come, or express good wishes to their loved ones, friends and even foes at this time. Chart Thai Pattana Party advisory chairman Banharn Silpa-archa made a wish too on this fun-filled and happy occasion, and made a commitment as well.

The seasoned politician told well-wishers who attended him at his home in Suphan Buri on Dec 30 that since his five-year political banishment would end on Wednesday (Jan 2) he would dedicate himself to trying to bring about national reconciliation.

He said he would serve as a “kao jai” (glue of the heart) and foster better, mutual understanding between all the conflicting political parties and colour-coded political groupings.

This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.

Forum

Your comments

jacksprat
Post : 2,451
Send message

Discussion 12 : 04 Jan 2013 at 20.4912
Post this to my Facebook
Tomo, do you even know who Banharn is and why he was forced to resign as PM? He had a leading hand in creating the 1997 financial disaster.
Like dislike 5 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment
tomo
Post : 172
Send message

Discussion 11 : 04 Jan 2013 at 20.1111
Post this to my Facebook
I Think Mr Banharn is just trying to do his best.The verbal attack from the Dems was expected because there so negative and merly dont want progress.As is from most of the comments on this article,which basically says people dont want progress and Reconcilliation.Sorry to see negativity.
Like dislike 5 people liked / 11 people disliked this comment
mogy71
Post : 386
Send message

Discussion 10 : 04 Jan 2013 at 19.2910
Post this to my Facebook
When my wife heard who the story was about she said it was more like 'nine lives' than 'glue for the heart'
Like dislike 6 people liked / 3 people disliked this comment
robins
Post : 701
Send message

Discussion 9 : 04 Jan 2013 at 18.369
Post this to my Facebook
If the PTP was the slightest bit interested in reconciliation they would not be using the fugitives sycophants to bring ridiculous charges against the former Prime Minister or using them in an effort to manipulate the Bangkok Governors race. That's just not on their agenda unless it benefits you know who.
Like dislike 21 people liked / 2 people disliked this comment
porky
Post : 165
Send message

Discussion 8 : 04 Jan 2013 at 17.368
Post this to my Facebook
Everything depends on "What's in it for him"
Like dislike 27 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment
whatajoke
Post : 1,779
Send message

Discussion 7 : 04 Jan 2013 at 17.357
Post this to my Facebook
Part of the political problem is you have this ideology-free man and his family/provincial party sitting on the fence signing up to this coalition and that for the money. He could start by wielding some power in the coalition and reigning in Peua Thai's singular-minded agenda. How on earth do you expect to be a Gaao Jai when you've so far acted like a complete lackey in this Thaksinocracy govt.
Like dislike 30 people liked / 2 people disliked this comment
Eric
Post : 1,170
Send message

Discussion 6 : 04 Jan 2013 at 16.546
Post this to my Facebook
Dis#2, it's not the mass of the people, neither it's the 50k yellow/reds but a handful of politicians, elites and top military men that hold sway to the nation's reconciliation and well being. Probably less than 500 of these people but they have the country in their palm of their hands. Any reconcilation would have to come from them while the rest of the normal everyday people hold their breathe and pray that they do the right things for the nation and not for themselves.
Like dislike 18 people liked / 3 people disliked this comment
Renaissance
Post : 1,805
Send message

Discussion 5 : 04 Jan 2013 at 16.485
Post this to my Facebook
Unfortunately, I think that he is wasting his time. As long as Thaksin is trying to return whitewashed; and is trying to weaken the checks and balance system so that he can do what he wants; and is pursuing a revenge campaign; and is trying to establish a long-term family dynasty; and is trying to make the country one big Red Shirt Federation; etc., etc., there will be no reconciliation. I honestly believe that there will only be reconciliation, harmony, and peace, etc., when he departs the political scene for good - and really departs, not just he says for the (6,197th) time that he will depart. (Sorry, if I've miscounted.)
Like dislike 41 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment
slimdog
Post : 51
Send message

Discussion 4 : 04 Jan 2013 at 16.234
Post this to my Facebook
To be honest, Banharn is probably one of the very few people in the country who might be able to accomplish something.
Like dislike 5 people liked / 27 people disliked this comment
dao
Post : 4,660
Send message

Discussion 3 : 04 Jan 2013 at 15.193
Post this to my Facebook
The fence sitter can go both ways
Like dislike 23 people liked / 1 people disliked this comment

1 2 Next Last

Banharn on sticky path as latest 'kao jai' | Bangkok Post: opinion