Democracy in Thailand not such a fantasy
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Re: "Government lives in a fantasy world", Letters to the Editor, yesterday.
The latest broadside against the PM from Richard Bowler takes issue with the delay in the government’s review of its performance for 2011/2012. In fact, most opinion polls suggest that those whose opinions really matter, ie the voters, are mostly satisfied with the performance.
As for tax revenue, a quick Google search will reveal a handy little website that confirms the statement by the director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office that tax collections so far this year are 1.2 per cent below target. But it also details monthly tax collections for preceding years back to 2001.
He should lighten up a bit and let Thais sort out their affairs. Despite shortcomings, their country has come a long way in the last 80 years, and they have much to be proud of.
Robin Grant
Bangkok
