Buzzword obsession

Re: “Thailand banks on a 5G future”, (BP, Oct 2).

Thai governments have always been fond of buzzwords. Back in the 1980s, under Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, the buzzword of choice was “development”. Development was going to solve all our problems and propel us into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Later, development paled and we got “globalisation”. Globalisation was going to do everything development promised, and more.

Globalisation failed us a long time ago, and we have not had a zippy buzzword to cling to for some time, although I suppose the much-overworked “Amazing Thailand” could fill the gap.

But rejoice! The more things change, the more things stay the same, as the French say. Now our talented wordsmiths have come up with 5G to inspire new hope and propel us to a heavenly Valhalla.

Long live the venerable tradition of Thai buzzwords!

S TSOW