Yingluck fairly elected and apponted
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John Arnone (Letters, September 24) states, "The very existence of Yingluck as prime minister is an insult to the country, the government and the electorate". This statement is so far from reality and so offensive (particularly to the many millions who vo
The fact is that Yingluck was elected leader of Pheu Thai in an entirely proper manner, and led the party to an overwhelming victory in an election that was ruled by local and international observers to be generally free and fair. Her democratic credentials are thus beyond reproach.
In addition to still riding high in opinion polls, the premier has received much international recognition since taking office. During her visit to the UK, for example, she was granted an audience with Queen Elizabeth. Not all visiting heads of government (as distinct from heads of state) are granted such an audience. I am sure it was the British government’s way of honouring PM Yingluck, not in her personal capacity, but as the representative of a nation that had recently successfully held a democratic election after years of political turbulence and violence.
By all means should their opponents take the prime minister and her government to task for perceived failings and shortcomings, but let’s keep such criticism within reasonable bounds.
Robin Grant
Bangkok
