Thai Elections 2023: Who Has The Answer To Thailand's Problems? | Insight | Full Episode

Thailand heads to the polls on May 14th, 2023, amidst plenty of drama. An incumbent switching parties. The resurgence of the Shinawatra clan in politics. A crackdown on civil rights. And a new monarch on the throne.
The engineer of the 2014 coup, incumbent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, hopes to cling to the reins of power. But a surging Pheu Thai party, now led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is mounting a formidable challenge.
Against this backdrop is a flagging economy, rising inflation and concerns about the country's civil liberties. What is at stake in the upcoming contest, and can the next government turn Thailand's fortunes around?
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[@moonlightmelodrama]

There is no prosperity problem in Thailand. There is a prosperity distribution problem. 70 years ago the economies of Singapore and Thailand were nearly identical. But today the former has a developed economy. The latter has not.

[@timloo6191]

Errrrrr......wrong

[@reecemesser]

Thailand is a developed economy.

[@BambinoAmericano]

How has Thailand not a developed economy? Sorry that’s nonsense and a very simplistic analysis to compare as such with Singapore. What needs to be addressed are mainly the FDI and the household debts.

[@T.S.000]

@@BambinoAmericano : According to the standards set by the IMF & the World Bank, Thailand is not a developed country, but Singapore is.

[@BambinoAmericano]

@@T.S.000 quite sure, at the same time Thailand has earned praise from the same institutions for how the economy is managed, namely with a very low unemployment rate. I lived in both countries, and wouldn’t compare them for how Thailand can become again the premier investment destination for manufacturing in SE Asia, which is what needs to be fixed. If I want to put Thailand into a perspective of Singapore, it would take too long pointing out first to the differences. Like benchmarking Luxembourg with Italy.

[@harukrentz435]

Problem is whether we can guarantee there wont be another coup after the election.

[@SS-mf5bz]

There you go another smart person on here you are correct

[@kmichael1850]

Depends who gets in.

[@Ned88Man]

if it does according to what the polls suggest, yes, there will another coup.

[@CowcaineHA]

@@kmichael1850 its dont have to depends on who gets in its shouldnt be happening in the first place no matter whose goverment it is

[@mommypanae346]

They done it 10+ times that it's just natural for​ them and they're​ most likely gonna do it again. Now lot of people are more aware of the real problem, hopefully, they will up against it and make a difference​ compared to last time.

[@ayemyatmon2692]

I from Myanmar, and Thai military government doing the same as how my country military control the entire government. My message to Thai military government is that don't make your country become just like Myanmar or other wise there will be civil war which means you made your own citizen as your enemy and can lead to downfall of country.

[@donaldlyons17]

You don't think the military wants to keep their current situation as long as possible? If they were always given seats lets say 25% it might have worked out ok but if they think the will be in trouble well how can anyone expect to not have issues themselves?

[@rubix8897]

​@@donaldlyons17I am also a Burmese and Thailand may become the same situations like Myanmar. Thai juntas can use theirs military to kill their own civilians and that's what dictators always do. First they let the people to gather up for protest and then they will break up the crowds . I think @ayemyatmon2692 military junta supporter so don't need care.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@rubix8897 You know what I don't but as an outsider it seems going to protest knowing they will kill people seems like a very bad idea. Second why kill people rather than arrest them and throw them in jail?

[@rubix8897]

@@donaldlyons17 Cause they want to put a fear to the people that's their point. They not only torture the detainees and but also kill silently unlawfully . That's why people are getting hate and fighting back them.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@rubix8897 So if they just arrest without torture and killing it would be different? I don’t think crowds of angry people is safe even without violence but they are super dangerous with violence.

[@NongBunKaraoke]

Im teenager and i will vote for Pita ❤❤❤ i feel hope from his interview

[@matingee1234]

ฉันเป็นลูกครึ่ง​ไทยอังกฤษ​ ฉันกลับประเทศ​ไทยปีก่อน​ ฉันเข้าใจเลยว่าประเทศไทย​มีแค่เศรษฐกิจ​การท่องเที่ยวเท่านั้น​ นอกนั้นไม่ดีเลยมีแค่บริษัท​เอกชนเท่านั้นที่พยุ่งได้​ GDPก็ต่ำกว่าเวียดนามเยอะ​ นอกนั้นตายเรียบ​ ฉันกาข้อมุลแล้วฉันเข้าใจว่าไทยเป็นยังไง​ รัฐบาล​เอื้อประโยชน์​ให้เอกชนมากไป​ ทำให้ประเทศไม่ค่​อยเดินหน้า​มาก​ ไปประเทศ​ไทยฉันเจอสายไฟฟ้าสายสื่อสาร​เยอะเต็มไปหมด​ นี่ก็บ่งบอกแล้วว่าไม่พัฒนาประเทศไทย​ ไม่แปลกที่ไทยแลนด์​ที่มีรัฐประหาร​เยอะสุด​ รัฐบาล​ก็ไม่ได้มาจากประชาชน​ เพื่อนฉันเหล่าให้ฟัง​ ฉันรุ้ลุกครึ่งไทยแต่ฉันก็สงสารคนไทยเหล่านั้นมาก​ ที่มีรัฐบาลไม่เห้นคุณค่าประชาชนเหล่านั้น​ ตอนนี้ฉันกลับมาทำงานที่ลอนดอนละ​

[@SS-mf5bz]

I am sorry but i feel so much passion for the people of Thailand against a military government

[@ToiChutGongFlu]

You shouldn't because the military is the best solution

[@totega]

The cost of the same road per kilometer built by the junta is 2.5 time cheaper than previous government. Why? This documentary just the collection of political opinions without fact checking or deep investigation.

[@isomarulor]

@@ToiChutGongFlu it’s not

[@buakaw1113]

Pita is Nailed !!! ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@jparsit]

So what, another Apisit.

[@withoonkaewsathuan4728]

He is overrated.

[@2812081523]

@@withoonkaewsathuan4728 In your opinion, who in this election is not overrated?

[@HorWangZaaa]

@@jparsit Right now it's Pheu Thai that act like another Abhisit. Never commit anything.

[@CowcaineHA]

@@withoonkaewsathuan4728 Prayuth is overrated

[@kkomang2080]

I think the need for the military's right to participate in politics needs to be revoked according to my opinion. Often the military is used as a tool in power struggles as happened in various countries because the military is given the right to participate in politics and especially if there is a faction in parliament so that the military is truly neutral and its main task from the military is to guard the security and sovereignty of the nation to protect the entire homeland and nation and not just participate in practical politics

[@jparsit]

Partial right, the main problem is the quality of people. Poor education leads them to be ignorant and somewhat stupid. Most THai are poor but white-washed and want to be like Americans which is impossible in Thailand just like the PH). Get rich quick and lazily, showing off their wealth but mostly fake it. Fix first the people, and the military will subside. All parties are corrupt. It is the rich man's game, offering money-buying votes. it has never changed after 100 years. No matter who wins, for sure will be corrupt and take orders from their boss--the USA. That is all in Thai children's politics.

[@ToiChutGongFlu]

The problem lies with the rich Chinese trying to take over Thailand.

[@JamRock_Jr.]

the military is especially to safe keep the royal monarchy as well. for the best interest of thailand the military should never be revoked. it should be there always to keep things in check. the government must not forget they work for the people and not the other way round. I really support the need for military intervention when there is a need for it. its a very good tool

[@SantomPh]

@@JamRock_Jr. that is just giving the generals excuses to grab power for themselves whenever they feel like it. Whatever you are supporting, is a lie.

[@tobyprice1092]

I live in a small village in Thailand. This is from a rural farming community point of view. I see how they spend their money. There is never a thought about the future, its only about today and tomorrow will bring me more money. It has been hard for me to understand this but its their sabbai sabbai attitude. When the older people cant work anymore then the children will take care of them. This is not the case in 2023.

[@samartz]

Great opinion!

[@jojoff6014]

How can you think about the future? spent all the necessary expenses It's an unsolved structural problem.

[@tobyprice1092]

@@jojoff6014 It's the Thai way. Not my way.

[@krollpeter]

@@jojoff6014 He's right. Many Thais are challenged thinking about anything past the next few days.

[@rpoosua3452]

Create more debt than they can afford

[@SS-mf5bz]

I dont speak for others here in my country but i give my support to the children of the revolution 100% .also if you sit back and do nothing about it also nothing will change

[@ibrahimrahim8714]

Well done 📊🇹🇭

[@unclejack168]

Very well made documentary

[@totega]

This documentary is just the collection of political opinions without fact checking or deep investigation. I want them to make another documentary about the cost of the same road per kilometer built by the junta is 2.5 time cheaper than previous government. Why is that?

[@SS-mf5bz]

I hope and pray to buddhia that change is coming with a change of government. I wish the people of thailand good will and best wishes and good luck for the coming elections may buddiha guide you to a more democratic society

[@x-y_z.]

I also hope - like most good people - that there will be a change of government in Thailand. But who the hell is "Buddiha"? If you're trying to refer to siddhartha gautama buddha, he was a man who lived long ago and has nothing to do with politics or parties whatsoever dude.

[@user-zs9ek1bx5z]

❤ CNA Insider is great... they go deep on sensative issues and view both sides... Seems Thailand's government & monarch need to listen carefully to its people and young generation... before it will be too late... (???) Interesting, the issue of liberty = "bring back Thailand not only for few but also for all people of Thailand"

[@timloo6191]

Monarch!!!!????......if king Charles pretty much condemned by Liverpool football supporter, the monarch......errrrrrr

[@totega]

44:44 The Chula academic criticize that now there is no foreign investment, although the fact is central bank balance sheet and Forex reserve is highest ever in this government. The balance sheet was completely stagnate in the previous government.

[@DGoldy303]

Power to the Thai opposition. ✊️

[@vitocoleone9349]

I remember when Thaksin was in power, Thailand was really powerful and friendly among ASEAN. It was beloved by its neighbors. Now Vietnam take its spot to become one of the leading economy and tourism. I hope the country could become better again.

[@kmichael1850]

That's inaccurate.

[@CowcaineHA]

@@kmichael1850 as a thai its very accurate and look at this country now, a fucked up country

[@dinhgiatien6893]

I’m a Viet and many Viets like I think that Thailand is still upper-hand towards tourism , compared to Vietnam!! Hope that Vietnam’s government will find the way to beat it in the new futures. Moreover, Thailand Infrastructure is still much better than Viets’😅😅😅😅

[@mommypanae346]

He even​ presented an idea of Asean currency​ which China ofc doesn't​ like.

[@Quickyquirky]

@@dinhgiatien6893 nếu bạn đi xa khỏi vùng Bangkok bạn sẽ ko nghĩ vậy đâu. Những thành phố tỉnh lị ở Thái tiêu điều hơn cả các thị trấn miền Tây, ngay cả Bangkok nhà rất cũ và bỏ hoang nhiều lắm luôn. Dân Việt cứ nghĩ đi Bangkok, Pattaya là biết hết cả Thái Lan, và do ko có trí nhớ + cái nhìn lịch sử nên quên luôn 200 năm hòa bình của Thái vẫn ko giúp Thái thành nước phát triển đc, thậm chí sắp bị VN vượt.

[@uso2011]

I’ve been in Thailand for a few weeks most of my friends is worried how they going to pay high power bills but to me it’s cheap monthly but to Thai people’s it’s expensive.

[@Thatonelonelyfrog]

Is this your first trip to Thailand? If it is then welcome to Thailand Yep! to us power bills are expensive 😅so we have to find ways to reduce it

[@rpoosua3452]

@@Thatonelonelyfrog Subsidizing energy to local citizen.

[@nzimalaya2011]

The upper house has the upper hand .. that simply sums it up .. someone once said, *Every country has an army,but in Pakistan the army has a country* , Im starting to see the same paradigm in Thailland, unfortunately !

[@chenghonggoh4746]

People tend to forget that it is the country that created the monarchy and not the monarchy that created the country.

[@mongtkb]

Thailand is technically just like Burma, it just that the military use the excuses of protecting the King to be in power and "relinquish" their power after they "secure" the King from harm from enemies of the nation the Senate is still joining the House to vote for the PM the Senate's next democratic election (current Senate is appointed by the military) is going to happen in 2 yrs

[@timloo6191]

​@Cheng Hong Goh huh? U Malaysian ka?

[@abelcompany1556]

@@chenghonggoh4746 monarchy 🤮

[@rpoosua3452]

Who controls the army controls the elections

[@williamhartz8707]

The only political party with a real answer is the Move Forward Party. Why? Because the candidates are well educated. ( Unlike the Pheu Thai Party which is only popular because Thaksin’s young daughter, Paetongtarn, is the candidate.)

[@Johnne009]

She graduated from Harvard economics, with honours

[@juamu1132]

and their family is known for corruption. no thanks

[@Iceyfire12]

@@Johnne009 She still is another Yingluck 2.0 that the Country Does Not Need! What has she done w/ her Harvard Degree! How Pathetic was that 10,000 Baht Vote for Me lol! She will be whispered in both ears from her Father and Aunt! She will be Their Puppet to play whatever Scheme they have been Brewing in their Penthouse in London for Years! She is NOT for Thailands Future! It would be IDIOCY TO Elect another Shitra into Power!!! If they do Som Num Nah to the Country at least the Rich can flee but the poor will be refugees!!!

[@T.S.000]

@@Johnne009 : I believe that "he" graduated from HKS of Harvard with the Master of Public Policy and MBA at Sloan of MIT. Nevertheless, having the education alone does not mean much in the world of politics.

[@ckokloong]

@@Johnne009 Does that mean she will know how to plunder Thailand more efficiently?

[@micpanit]

We Thais hope for better pray for us guys

[@julianng9997]

What problems whole world problems are due to corruption

[@jparsit]

and people stupidity.

[@Alucus]

I couldn't agree more.

[@SS-mf5bz]

Pls elaborate on how your going to tackle the national debt ??????

[@anthonyfam5469]

I went to a nightclub in Thailand 3 weeks ago. (My first time) Every group in there had a table with bottle service. In America , only few people at the clubs have table service because it is expensive. At that moment, I had a feeling people in Thailand are living above their wages. This was not a tourist club by the way.

[@andresloft]

How come CNA Insight has no Singapore insights?

[@tipp1515]

I choose move forward party because Thanatohn.

[@gordypattison3543]

Let the peoples vote count. Its a democracy 😢😢😢😢

[@MRBKKTOMMY]

Vote buying is very common all over Thailand

[@MsNoi2010]

Pray for us 🇹🇭 for democracy 🙏🏼 Hope for Pita to be PM 🙏🏼

[@daniellybaert1958]

Kapital will not be invested in militairy dictatorships !!!

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Yes, only Japan, Malaysia, China are building few factories in Thailand now. If there will be another big flood they will go again.

[@peterkavanagh64]

Balance.

[@pranavgupta1416]

Make a video on Turkeys elections

[@SS-mf5bz]

A kingdom in debt but the king has plenty of the peoples money

[@johnlesoudeur3653]

And spends it in Germany lol.

[@Moonam75]

So.. inflation has nothing to do with money printing according to Moody’s?

[@a.y.6611]

Monarchy military and a few super billionaire , you know what game they are trying to play ? 😊

[@txp158]

My trust in the integrity of CNA has been completely eroded. The recent interviews seem to favor only those who support the Move Forward party, which appears to be a clear attempt to promote their campaign. This is unacceptable and disheartening.

[@mommypanae346]

Well duh, they're​ the only one who dare to goes up against the corrupted monarchy.

[@txp158]

@@mommypanae346 Then change the title of the documentary to the party that goes against the corrupted monarchy. I dare them to do that.

[@SantomPh]

the other parties aren't really offering anything new. The results of the election now point to Move Forward being the biggest single party, which proves CNA's analysis correct

[@user-sr8tf3xk4k]

To me, a Thai mother, 2023 Thai Election Result has already solved one big major problem of Thailand. We can come back to Democracy in real term, different from the last ten years.

[@rpoosua3452]

What is Democracy? We need to have a national referendum to amend and repeal Constitution because the current and previous Constitution is obsolete. Term limit is what we need for these politician, Police, Military (high ranking & age). 2023 election will not solve most important issue and still have to overcome the permanent 250 military appointed in the Senate. We need to have a better Taxing system that will benefit your child future. Education is the real problem and should be free for you child until 2 year college.

[@adela8839]

lupta dintre noua generatie si vechea generatie

[@drpk6514]

Reminds me of Myanmar

[@zachhessler8722]

Sorry, it's not even close. The Myanmar army gov is at war with its own people. They didn't use water canons in Myanmar. They shot to kill, bombed, to kill, burned, raped, etc. Before the coup they raped the country of all its natural resources. The general's families own all the most valuable resources including all the jade mines. In one word, they are brutal. Thailand is no where near that. Not even pre-coup Myanmar.

[@callmeanythingbutlatefordinner]

Pinning all your hopes on tourism is the biggest mistake that Thailand continues to make. Tourism makes a small handful of elites extremely wealthy, while turning the general population into bartenders, waitresses and room cleaners.

[@krollpeter]

A junta government is good, if you need to re-establish law and order, and internal stability. But they have no clue about the economy. If they are in responsibility for too long, they will break the backbone of a country. I thought that Thailand would be one of the top countries in Asia. I was wrong.

[@otakoob]

Thailand's situation didn't even need military intervention to begin with. It started off as a power struggle of a political party which was the ex-courtiers that had lost in 3 elections in a row, and of course, they had a deal with the royal court(and maybe the king himself) to bring the order to the military to overthrow the gov at the time. After that coup, we had an election, and once again they lost. Then there was a second coup after 3 years apart. At the time these people who support the movement of bringing down the gov again and again became known as the royalist, the conservatives, and the nationalist, which is kind of ironic since what they have been doing was causing mayhem, destroying public facilities, breaking into official places, or even forcefully shutting down the national airport for over a week for the sake of releasing the anger for allowing the alleged corrupt prime minister fly out of the country. With the military and monarchy power on their side, they are unstoppable, and they are finally won, the party getting their asses onto parliament seats. After they got in power, they didn't do anything but absolve their supporters' head huncho from the lawsuits for their activities(other than damages to the infrastructures, there were innocent victims by their actions too, and they have never had any compensation from them till this day). People were furious about these one-sided privileges, so they protested against the regime, which cause the royalist to march the street once more with military and police as their chamberlains, this erupted into a civil war. It ended in the third coup in my 30 years life 9 years ago and we have been under the junta government ever since My take is the royalists always have the monarchy powerhouse on their side, even without a military coup they always possess the superiorities and privileges. It's not like we were under a tyrant(but we are now...). So no, we never need a coup, not ever

[@krollpeter]

@@otakoob Thanks for the insight, Sir! I am working in the food industry. As from my side, they have implemented some very needed food industry regulations regarding food safety and ingredients to use. However, I am absolutely not sure about the extent some companies are tolerated bypassing these. When I talked with the young people, they are open to new developments and ideas, but have no power. The older ones just want to continue with what is. For me, it is very hard developing in Thailand. And this - so it seems - applies to the entire Thailand. Being a foreigner, I thought it is very very needed that a generation change happens. The old structures are not good and bogging the entire nation down.

[@otakoob]

​@@krollpeter I have a friend in frozen seafood industry, she said the main issue she has to deal with regularly is the "shrimp haggling". It goes like this, she had a contract with shrimp dealers which buy their shrimps from farmers. The thing is the supply got cut off by Chinese hagglers who buy out everything right off the wharves, and also buy off delivery truck as they are moving. Naturally, dealers have to fine farmers for failing to fufill the deliveries, but legal action does nothing since those farmers are so poor and legally declared as bankrupted, they have nothing to be fined. I don't know if it has anything to do with all of this situation, but The junta government is being exposed lately that they've been taking money from illegal Chinese business groups. The biggest one yet is 50 million yuan(and there are a lot of small transactions) which they claim they are all charity money, not bribes. And since their men control anti corruption department, it ended with no further investigation. It is very biased coming from me, but not only they can't uplift the quality of life for the people, but they also sabotage it for their own gains. I don't know what would become of us in the near future, but we are in dire need of change, getting rid of this tyrant is our first priority right now, and hopefully not trading a tyrant for another tyrant

[@krollpeter]

@@otakoob It has to do with the situation. I did notice similar things. Thailand's government seems has a big blind spot on the eyes in the direction of China. For example, a Thai candy company bought a production plant from China. It is a small company. The Chinese gave them a very attractive price offer on some machinery, that was already before significant cheaper as compared to western or Japanese equipment. But they could only get the price under the condition, if they signed a contract to regularly purchase certain raw materials from China along with the deal, binding them for the next 5 years. After a few months the quality of these supplied materials went down the drain, their products became lousy and they lost market share. They could not buy from elsewhere, as they were bound to the contract. That is the moment when I was called in (I am R&D). Certainly, I was not able to help them, as I can't make unsuitable raw materials better. After some time the company was close to bankrupt, and the Chinese took over a significant share for peanuts, literally. By now it is even worse. They mainly produce at super-lowest prices for export to China, using Chinese equipment, Chinese raw materials and Thai labour.

[@picadosinferno]

Thailand need a change in culture, especially when it comes about money. I met countless people that live way above their means and use debt to complement their lifestyle without a second thought about how and when this will be paid.

[@grock7971]

They think they are live in developed country 😂 Thai ppl think they are the most developed country in Asia following Japan and SK. 😅😅😅

[@rpoosua3452]

Correct! Money is the root of all evil. Its about outdoing your friends and neighbor how rich you are.

[@irenekoo]

KNEEL BEFORE LOKI!

[@SS-mf5bz]

How is that a democracy in the upper house unelected military generals

[@bhaashatepe5234]

it's interesting that CNA has chosen a woman in hijab as the thumbnail for its documentary about general election in Thailand.

[@larskaminskidk]

According to the IMF and the World Bank, Thailand's Gini is 35

[@callmeanythingbutlatefordinner]

น่าเศร้าที่คิดว่าอีกไม่นานเขาคงจะตายแล้ว คนไทยต้องเตรียมรัฐประหารนองเลือดอีกครั้ง It's sad to think that he will be dead soon. Thai people must now prepare for another bloody military coup.

[@SS-mf5bz]

I work with alot of big hig global companies and i can tell you vietnam is the rising dragon then when labour become more expensive the companies will move to another country like cambodia but the country has to be stable politically

[@kaingchhaylong2762]

There is no way those companies will moved to Cambodia . We are so corrupted and our labor is far more expensive than Vietnam

[@sociolocomtsac]

Sure, but Vietnam will have an educated labor force and move up the value chain with their own products. It all takes time.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Roads of d..th. 60 go every day (the ones inside ambulance car or ospital are not in the statistic). Mercy to their souls 🙏 Too many scooters tuned , too many drunken drive. Jaba costs just 5,- B. Driving license already after two days. Nobody knows rules. Not enough radar pistols. It is a catastrophy. Most Thais I know, refuse to drive in the dark .... they know why

[@RobertSantos-rw8dy]

Not discussed of course is the methods of voting ....ah influences....chaching

[@SS-mf5bz]

And the only reason why there is some order in the country cause the government dont want to jeapordise investment from abroad but i tell you this is a country very much living on the edge of society

[@SS-mf5bz]

And just for the record this thai military government style government actually re wrote the constitution you have no room for flexibility

[@jarrodyuki7081]

top 7 rules in every nation and top 3 rules for life.

[@totega]

Monarch is considered a Thai national security, not just freedom issue as media tried to portrait.

[@SantomPh]

the best excuse to abuse the Thai people is to say the monarch wants it that way. Don't lie in their name.

[@AllSpace]

when do you ever see a politician in your neighborhood advocating here in thailand?

[@SS-mf5bz]

So treat tourists with a bit more respect

[@hadorado]

Great documentary! But the wealth inequality in Thailand is not as bad as mentioned in the documentary. At least I can't find any information that confirms this.

[@joemam12]

Just walk down any street in Bangkok. If you can't see it, you're blind

[@peanuts8677]

You've never opened your eyes while here... obviously

[@hadorado]

I have no doubt that there is wealth inequality in Thailand. However, the politician at the end of the documentary claims that inequality is in the top 3 globally. This is definitely wrong! In the Gini Index too Thailand performs significantly better than mentioned in the documentation. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gini_coefficient

[@SS-mf5bz]

The people need to speak again and the only way you can do that is vote and protests show them whi has the power the people

[@SS-mf5bz]

Me personally wouldnt invest a single penny under this government

[@kampolthanuravet5049]

use courage to overcome fear

[@thailandstreetscenes]

pheu thai proposal to hike the min wage to 25,000 THB by 2027 makes the most amount of sesne.

[@shaqisumari304]

Thai are rich now, should be okay in rising tax and less subsidies

[@TheOscDude]

Not really there are still more poor people than rich and the 10-20% rich Thai people are super rich the rest 80% of people still live in poverty

[@nicolenew1708]

OMG

[@alangraham4526]

Well the debt problem is down to the BANKS! I do think whoever the next government is they should avoid the American hegemony in the region and cement good trading relations within Asian.

[@SantomPh]

did you watch the video Alan? the debts are mostly to loan sharks, personal loans and a huge disparity between earnings and costs. Put your leftie flag down please.

[@alangraham4526]

@@SantomPh thank you for your response it is NOT necessary to watch some videos to have an intrinsic understanding about what is going on. I do not understand your highly misguided leftie flag comment and banks are the issue they create debt NOT the people.

[@primepatthapon]

Many problem in Thailand election.

[@chrishaha6906]

Marijuana 🌲

[@SS-mf5bz]

I think theres been 18 couo in 26 yrs

[@SS-mf5bz]

Well alot of people dont onow this the current king was and still is the leader of the junta fact 100%

[@chalermchaiwattanawongpitu5365]

Vote for " Democratic " sides...Long Live " Democracy n Freedom" ....

[@CitraInsan]

Asian is drowning together with their economic and political partners. The beginning of conflicts starting with crisis of struggle before end up with civilian war. Maybe this is the answer to who was the culprit behind all the agenda to smacked down the democracy in Malaysia now days. (bani Melayu Siam in South Thailand)🤔

[@SS-mf5bz]

There only interested in the future of the economy thats it

[@sunggao6848]

Control the thai military will fix thailand economy, but who do they report to?

[@MyBelch]

I've lived in Thailand for 18 years. Thailand needs to decide whether they're pro-communism or pro-democracy. It's as simple as that. THe Philippines has decided. Thailand needs to grow a spine and make a decision.

[@ToiChutGongFlu]

idiot

[@anandmasru4098]

Thai folk and making a decision 😅

[@isomarulor]

This is not the 80s anymore. Barely any country is communism. Thailand is far from communism and will never be. The anti communism propaganda in Thailand has been strong and long lasting across generations. It will never happen.

[@wanalan9958]

Any govt selected by the people must not be influence by US. Whatever policy they adopt must be for the benefit of the Thai people.

[@SantomPh]

better the US than China and its puppet Myanmar

[@NewmaticKe]

Resistance is futile

[@peterkavanagh64]

It must be femqles thier voices calm so the mind becimes able to be ..it cant be make too many, the ears close . The teaxhers listen . The calm is both as th3 voices heqrd is nit iften heard as over all.

[@lily_m3538]

The Thai military should not be in any form of government given their close support of the Burmese Junta and human rights atrocities

[@SS-mf5bz]

Thai peope dont usually borrow for morgage the money or wealth is mostly from working abroad in richer more lucrative countries in asia

[@nathasityanapongpapass6762]

A country with abundant natural resources ,situating important geopolitical location seems to be a goldmine of the superpower nation . Modern colonialism tends to infiltrate the education system to make the younger generation forget the roots of the nation-building history of their nations. Promote consumerism and western culture . Forcing to buy lucrative state-owned enterprises via encouraging local governments to legislate privatization acts . To making the monarchy steadily less popular among people so as to eventually transformed into a presidential system so that the deep states could control remotely by weakening the military and discrediting the populace (attemped since the reign of King RaMa 7th). The difficulty to access capital investment for the middle class. The high cost of living according to the capitalist monopoly (foreign nominee owning energy businesses including oil, electricity, water supply, telecommunications) raising the false flag liberal democracy to intervene and create chaos and debt in the target country until finally become to failed states ( like Argentina, Syria, Libya, Sri Lanka, etc.

[@rpoosua3452]

I would Tax the foreign company for taking or natural resources. Make the pay for the Education of our children with their profit. Why should Thai people pay high fuel cost at the pump? They are stealing our Oil/gas under our nose! Subsidize the fuel to Thai Citizen. When people have high debt and spend more then they earn. They blame the policy maker for not assisting them during COVID-19. Look at Nanking Treaty. The British drug dealer took down the Qing Dynasty. Do you know why HSBC got started? Like it or not We still need Military around. Without the military we will be under foreign control.

[@SS-mf5bz]

Tourism money has paid for your infrastructure fact 100%

[@picadosinferno]

Lol

[@peterkavanagh64]

The new party has merit but so has elders whom knows falling can be funny .

[@chocolatestarfish7053]

I think I just lost all my brain cells trying to understand your comment😊

[@SS-mf5bz]

Thais was a move from the thai military its really a waist of time reporting about thailand cause its so cencership here other wise tuey will ne arrested or imprisoned

[@davidtan6084]

Do you call this reporting CNA? What about having a voice for Pita and Thanatorn? Did you cut them out?? Also, the reporting is shallow on nepotism and cronies among those in power and the rich businesses. This creates an enormous poverty hole which undermines Thais in all aspects. Now more than ever.

[@dokimentaryo]

Pita is in the episode. Lol.

[@softversetech8495]

เน่าไปเรียบ200แล้ว

[@rpoosua3452]

Tax the Corporation with 43% starting at 12,800,000.00 Baht. Resend the corporate tax cuts and increase the corporate tax rate to add money to the National budget. Tax the wealthy income over 11,200,000.00 Baht with 37%. 35% of Oil and LNG revenues should be subsidizing to Thai Citizen. Fix Social Security for next and upcoming generation. Every business including street vendor must pay taxes (8% to 27%) over 112,000.00 Baht. How? Each Province will have a Comptroller Agency. Your Thai ID number is tied to Comptroller assign Tax ID number which identify the tax paying business. TAX payer will have a much better retirement money when they retired, disable, or death ( children can received parent benefit until reach the age of 21 years old). Toll Road profit should be added to Transportation and national budget. Education should be FREE up to AA degree. English course is mediatory beginning 3rd grade to College. World History and International Govt. is mandatory for 6th grade to 12th grades. All political candidate must have background check (NO Felonies) and show their last three years of income tax before running for office. End life time police position. Term limit for politician, Supreme Court Justice, and Constitution Court. I know most of you might think that this is insane, but it's a long road....

[@carlogardella5808]

The new government should make easier to do business in the country for foreign companies and individuals, and not make it harder like the current Junta did since 2014. Thailand needs to attract foreign know how if wants to improve its productivity level. Rules for obtaining work permits and Visas should be less stringent. Big improvement is also needed with regard to public education from elementary to university level

[@SS-mf5bz]

Just think if you had civil war there you wouldnt be any worse of its sad to say but is the truth . Poor people have nothing to lose rich oeople have everything to lose You need to think a bit deeper

[@engchoontan8483]

The answer = Kamma

[@chocolatestarfish7053]

I’m Thai just shut up everybody …. Thank you we don’t need your permission or views and opinions 😢😢

[@SS-mf5bz]

But whats the point the current pm can still be pm if anyone gets in thats not a democracy 5555555555555555555555555555555555555

[@JitzyJT]

The pandemic destroyed pretty much everyone.......

[@quattrobajeena8623]

China destroyed everyone with their virus

[@flatearthsteve]

klaus schwab

[@SS-mf5bz]

Stnks of absolute corruption

[@daniellybaert1958]

There is only one logic tip I can give the Thai poeple, don't take loans when You don't have a job. When "I" don't have the money to bye a car I can't bye a car ! Jest do what Your old king always promoted grow Your food in Your garden. Energy .... Thailand have sooo match energy from the sun, use it ! And wind so match wind energy to catch !!!

[@T.S.000]

Thais love their Mercedes and BMW's (whether they have the money for them or not).

[@timloo6191]

Meanwhile ur beloved Donald Trump borrowed money from everywhere. Stupid ang mohs keep printing causing world chaos

[@freindofdorothy5822]

The Loansharks are brutal here. Many lower class Thais got buried in debt because the illegal load's interest rate is so ridiculous. 10-20% per day WTH??!?!? You borrowed 1,0000 TB but had to pay 100,000+ TB in a few months if you fail to pay daily interest....

[@T.S.000]

@@freindofdorothy5822 : "10-20% per day"!? That is outrages indeed. No one would be able to pay that off EVER!!!

[@freindofdorothy5822]

@@T.S.000 Yes. that's normal for illegal loan rate. you are not supposed to be able to pay it off. You had to pay the interest everyday forever.

[@SS-mf5bz]

Debt it thailand is of the scale . Tell me how have i been able to aquire land at a discount of nearly 40% people are desperate to pay debt of and to get on with life

[@nickyc829]

It just to reminder ,just a survivor ,it not a champion. There can't be far . If they worship the liar politic

[@SS-mf5bz]

You got to be clever to run the economy but fundamental the books have to balance. But Thailand is moving in the same direction as the Philippines many many young peope are leaving Thailand to work in other Asian countries fact i know of many work south korea ,japan, Taiwan so you have a lost generation it wont cause Thailand want cheap labour so big companies invest then the shortage if labour has to be imported in the way of immigrants fact Thailand will change the demographics so much in the next 10yrs

[@TC.....]

There's a few really wealthy people in Thailand. Their wealth should be spread among the Thai people. Why should there be few rich while many are poor? The whole whole need to reset and divide all wealth equally among everybody. This is the only fair way. Everybody start with equal footing. We need to make this happen. I'm poor because the rich oppress the poor.

[@sociolocomtsac]

That makes me think twice about investing in Thailand. Also, will the uneducated take over the businesses and run them strategically and allocate capital efficiently? Who will be the workers? There could be more taxes on the rich, but dividing wealth evenly with everyone is crazy. You know English. You could make decent money.

[@TC.....]

@Andrew S the whole world need to do this, rich countries like USA spread their wealth around world. Everybody equal. You don't work, you don't eat simple as that. People get assigned job according to their skills.

[@sociolocomtsac]

@@TC..... That has been done many times in history. When has it succeeded? The best a country can do is improve productivity of labor. Increase manufacturing and high-skilled labor, lower taxes, decrease regulations for foreign investment. Already, if you have skills, you can get a good job, if you don't have those skills you can't get a good job. I hired Thais for $2000 US dollars per month for years because they knew English and had good design skills. All you can do is try to give as much equal opportunity as possible, not equal outcome by giving away my business and money to random people, who have no idea how to grow a multi-million dollar business by pitching investors, getting clients, hiring, etc. China tried assigning jobs and many people just lost time and potential during that time. Millions died in the "Great Leap Forward." Who is assigning these jobs? The government? They have complete control over you and your future. Once they have power, you will be nothing but a slave.

[@SS-mf5bz]

So the pm now could oh sorry will be appointed again anyway not elected 55555555555555

[@peterkavanagh64]

Tourism is better hugher vakuve miney as the torist is ibtresed in life been better nit over worked . The car is a real issue . It burbs rhe air leaving a smell and rherefire under rhiuthgh if anger thus then has to have a rooid 5o calm . So as the giveremnr the calm it is a safe follow and it works

[@SS-mf5bz]

But according to Thailand its in the top three of the strongest growing economies i know its all false propaganda over 9 million unemplyed but still strong many business left thaioand over covid but still strong tourism doen massively 18% of gdp and olease do your research before saying sm wring and not accurate with figures and facts but yet currency is string alot of things dont add up