"good people"

Re: “The key to understanding Thai politics”, Have Your Say, yesterday.

MILITARY TOP brass yesterday issued a strong call for a government of “good people” in accordance with the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s exhortation, while the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Alumni Foundation stripped former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of an award due to his alleged disrespect for the monarchy.

The Election Commission (EC) chief and top military brass called on voters to remember King Rama IX’s advice when electing their representative.

Election Commission (EC) chief Ittiporn Boonpracong called on voters to heed His Majesty’s advice and vote for “good people”.

His Majesty the King on Saturday quoted from a speech delivered by his father, the late King Bhumibol, to urge voters to elect "good people" to rule the country.

The strong will always do what they can and power will always corrupt. So instead of slinging mud for short-term gratification, should we not be seizing this opportunity to seriously address good governance? If that goal can be achieved, more than half of