webfact Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 ‘Phoney’ Teerakiat hit for U-turn in Prawit scandal By THE NATION EDUCATION MINISTER Teerakiat Jareonsettasin came under fire yesterday for making an embarrassing about-face after questioning the ethical integrity of a fellow Cabinet member. On Tuesday, Teerakiat apologised to Deputy Premier and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan for speaking about the wristwatch scandal dogging Prawit, whose unusual wealth has been questioned after being spotted with more than 25 luxury timepieces. The education minister made the remarks while on a work trip in London last Friday. Anti-corruption activist Veera Somkwamkid yesterday condemned “all those phonies in the Cabinet”. He also criticised the education minister for not being true to his word against corruption, noting that Teerakiat had been quick to apologise to Prawit. “As I thought, this Cabinet is full of phonies,” said Veera, who is secretary-general of the People’s Network against Corruption. He also said that although Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha had announced his policy against corruption, he appeared insincere because he had failed to take action against people close to him who were suspected of irregularities. Democrat Party deputy leader Nipit Intarasombat yesterday said Teerakiat’s decision to apologise and stay on in the Cabinet made him look no different from the person he had criticised. “Judging from what he said at his press conference, he seemed to be concerned with keeping his Cabinet post,” Nipit said. The politician also said that Cabinet members in the so-called reform period were supposed to have higher ethical standards than those in an elected civilian government. He added, however, that ministers in a Democrat-led government had stepped down after scandals involving their ministries even though they were not directly implicated. Ong-art Klampaiboon, another Democrat Party deputy leader, yesterday said he expected criticism from the public in response to the education minister’s decision following the controversy. He said Teerakiat had expressed his views sincerely without thinking of the possible consequences for the government. However, upon realising the impact, Teerakiat revised his decision based on the government’s interests, Ong-art added. Meanwhile, a Pheu Thai politician yesterday threatened to seek a Constitutional Court ruling as to whether the education minister was unqualified to assume a Cabinet post for allegedly owning shares in a company with state concessions. Ruangkrai Leekijwattana, a legal expert of the previously ruling party, said he would ask the Election Commission in writing to request a verdict from the Constitutional Court as to whether Teerakiat lacked the qualifications to assume a ministerial position. The politician said he would continue with the plan whether the education minister resigned or not. Ruangkrai went to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday and asked the agency to investigate whether Teerakiat was qualified to remain in office. He claimed that Teerakiat owned 5,000 shares in Siam Cement Group Plc (SCG), 800 of which were bought shortly before he became the education minister last year. Ruangkrai noted that SCG is awarded state concessions. The Constitution prohibits government ministers from becoming shareholders in any company that is awarded state concessions. Teerakiat said the Council of State, which is the government’s legal advisory agency, had been consulted about the matter and it resolved that there was nothing wrong with Cabinet members holding shares. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30338870 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Another pocket getting filled with Thai money he does not deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 How dare you upset the apple cart please retract what you said yesterday or else.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Smiles Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Quote “As I thought, this Cabinet is full of phonies,” said Veera, who is secretary-general of the People’s Network against Corruption. He also said that although Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha had announced his policy against corruption, he appeared insincere because he had failed to take action against people close to him who were suspected of irregularities. The bold is not quite true as Prawit is currently being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Air Smiles said: The bold is not quite true as Prawit is currently being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission. You sure? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The wristwatch scandal dogging Prawit. Is dogging ok here? as unusual wealth seams a requirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: You sure? I think it would be fair to say that there is a file sitting on someone's desk somewhere that isn't getting the attention it deserves. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: The Constitution prohibits government ministers from becoming shareholders in any company that is awarded state concessions. To the newbies, that Constitution was written by a junta-appointed committee. 5 hours ago, webfact said: the Council of State, which is the government’s legal advisory agency, had been consulted about the matter and it resolved that there was nothing wrong with Cabinet members holding shares. Time and time again Thais are reminded what nonsense is found in their newest constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminomadic Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Look at the guy's pic. Look at that mug.... perfect model for a cartoon of a Chinese coolie. Mouth-breathing nabob weasel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenchair Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 So he bought 800 shares before ascending to power and since then has bought 4,200 more shares ( according to the article ). What they need is a new party called the. ... Where did the money come from party ? Members are a list of who's who. Prawit and 30 odd million watches. Somyot and his 300 million . Teerakiat and his aquired 5000 shares. A few people in hiding, yet to be revealed. The party motto could be. I borrowed it from a friend, but I've given it back now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsve Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Do not ever dare to criticise the government or its people, they strike back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles45 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 "However, upon realising the impact, Teerakiat revised his decision based on the government’s interests, Ong-art added." Isn't this a perfect example of hypocracy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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