Getting Up on Tuesday for the majority of Thais was simply another day however by night there was a great deal of social networks buzz on a choice by the cabinet passed previously in the day– the choice to develop a Bangkok Observatory.
The 459-metre-high structure that will be developed on Treasury Department land in the Klong San location of Thon Buri will house lots of destinations and, if one is to think what the federal government states, it will bring more than one million travelers yearly into the nation while producing 47 billion baht over the 30-year lease term.
The cutting edge structure will take 3 years to finish and will be Thailand and Asean’s highest structure, the 4th highest in Asia, which would equate into a great deal of travelers pertaining to see the horizon of Bangkok.
Umesh Pandey is Editor, Bangkok Post
There is no doubt that this 4.6-billion-baht structure will be among the most appealing location for travelers in Thailand and will definitely contribute to the appearance of Bangkok, which up until just recently has actually been a transit point for lots of travelers who choose to go to Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui as they feel Bangkok is yet another mega city that does not use anything that stands apart apart from temples.
The Bangkok Observatory might be among the lots of things this city requires, however one questions why such favorable news has actually ended up being a public relations headache for the federal government. After all, the Treasury Department will make 70 million baht from the leasing of the 4.2 rai of land that has no gain access to from any primary roadway.
Rather of being applauded for its insight in developing a structure that might be thought about renowned in its own right, comparable to the Bird’s Nest arena in China and even the MahaNakhon structure in Bangkok, the federal government has actually come under fire from the general public. What went so incorrect might be a case research study for this federal government, which has actually been shrouded with debates over a number of its relocations.
An appearance back over the previous 6 months will reveal that the federal government has actually made lots of errors in the method it has actually been governing the nation. Its heavy-handed technique appears from the reality that the majority of, if not all, its jobs have actually been authorized in a non-transparent way.
The procurement of 3 submarines from China costing US$ 1.1 billion, 10 fight tanks from China for 2 billion baht with more in the pipeline, and 34 armoured cars from China for more than 2 billion baht, not to point out making use of the all-powerful Area 44 to accelerate the 179 billion baht rail task and now the Bangkok Observatory, have actually all been performed in the very same method the coup was carried out on Might 22, 2014, by order of the dear leader without caring for what the public is feeling.
The sensation of “I do not care” appears to be the only method this federal government is running and this type of mindset just includes fuel to the fire.
The federal government of coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha requires to think about the basic sensation of individuals, particularly at a time when its appeal is currently weakening as the grassroots economy continues to feel the discomfort, impacting total usage in the nation.
The focus of this federal government has actually been more concentrated on the macroeconomic image, whereas the micro level has actually been suffering huge time. Intake has actually remained in decrease, home financial obligation is amongst the greatest worldwide, and customer costs is not getting, with purchases through charge card likewise experiencing a decrease, which suggests even the working class who can manage to own charge card are feeling the pinch of an upcoming financial crunch.
Relocations by Gen Prayut’s federal government appears to show a carefree “I am the one in charge” mindset that would have been satisfied by street demonstrations had they been performed by any elected federal government from the Pheu Thai or Democrat celebrations. Had any of these federal governments made the relocations that Gen Prayut is carrying out, cases would have been submitted in the courts and lots of jobs would have been placed on indefinite hold.
So what Gen Prayut might do is to utilize his powers to create a much better understanding in between his administration and individuals. Have an excellent public relations group that communicates the message in the best tone. Do not simply buy things and prepare all the info that is required before revealing policies. This would fortify the federal government’s appeal and likewise prevent the requirement to splash the little fires that keep breaking out.
Umesh Pandey
Bangkok Post Editor
Umesh Pandey is Editor, Bangkok Post.
