PM defends using high-speed training network for perishable goods
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Friday cried foul over Facebook users' widespread ridicule of her debate on the Bt2trillion loans bill on Thursday.
Yingluck Friday posted a message on her Facebook wall to defend herself against the ridicule by social networkers, saying the transport of agriculture products by high-speed trains would be part of the country’s economic development.
On Thursday, netizens paraphrased Yingluc’s speech to the House to ridicule her. They said high-speed trains were supposed to transport passengers but the prime minister said the trains would be needed to transport fresh vegetables to prevent them from rotting.
In her Facebook post Friday, Yingluck said her statement was distorted for political impact and those who made fun of the issue was also looking down on farmers. She said the ridicule was not constructive.
She said the transport of goods by a high-speed train system would add value to agricultural products, especially those that need fast transport to retain the quality of goods.
The Nation
