Bangkok: "The government and the people are living in different worlds!" Yutthaporn harshly criticizes energy policy measures as mere superficial fixes. Associate Professor Dr. Yutthaporn Isarachai, a political science scholar from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, offered a scathing analysis of the Thai political situation, pointing out that the most serious crisis currently is "energy and the economy," urgent issues that the government has severely failed to address. Measures such as removing suits or reducing air conditioning in government agencies are merely indirect solutions that don't reach the public. In reality, citizens still bear the burden of rising electricity, fuel, and living costs, contradicting the government's assurances. This clearly reflects a situation where "the government and the people are on separate boards," resulting in bleak public trust despite the government's attempts to improve its image.
According to Thai News Agency, in terms of stability, while the government possesses a superior "political mathematics" with nearly 300 votes in parliament, coupled with strong support from the Senate and independent organizations, this is merely stability on paper. True stability is tied to the economic system and security, including the impact of the Middle East conflict, natural disasters, and conflicts with neighboring countries, as well as the contentious issue of constitutional amendments. These challenges cannot be solved solely by the number of votes in parliament if the overall political system remains shaken by a crisis of public trust.
However, regarding the economic team dubbed the "Three Chefs" (Sihasak, Ekniti, and Supajee), I believe they are not "supermen" capable of saving the world, but merely a mix of politicians and technocrats to create an image and connect with capital groups. This is especially true for Ekniti and Supajee, who have yet to demonstrate any tangible results in solving economic problems. As for the political issue of coalition parties, I see the absence of the Palang Pracharath Party as not a major problem, because the government still has "allies" like the Kla Tham Party and the Democrat Party ready to step in at any moment for the opportunity to join the coalition.