Generals unchallenged, yet lady kicked while down

The publication of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s assets declaration was bound to provoke some sort of response, and, sure enough, Richard Bowler couldn’t resist the temptation to “have a go”, posing various questions as if he was a one-man NACC. However, his remark regarding the possibility of her partner transferring assets to her servants was vindictive, in poor taste, and amounted to nothing more than utterly pointless speculation.

I do not recall Mr Bowler making similarly snide comments last year when members of the NCPO declared their assets. But I suppose it’s a lot easier, and much less risky, to kick a lady when she’s down than to publicly question the remarkable wealth amassed by some powerful and influential military officers.

Robin Grant

Bangkok