Somyot ‘yet to decide’ on entering politics

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Somyot ‘yet to decide’ on entering politics

By The Nation

 

Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung: “If I were a lady, I would be a beautiful woman who attracts many people, both old and new [parties].”

 

Former national police chief Somyot Poompanmoung admitted on Friday that he had been approached by many political parties to join them but he would make a decision on entering politics “at the right time”.
 

Somyot, who is also chief of the Thai football association, resigned on Thursday as a member of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) amid reports that he might enter the political fray in the next election.

 

Somyot on Friday did not deny rumours that he would join politics. “I know politics and politicians very well. I’m reliable. I love my clans and friends. I can get along well with every party but the right time [to decide] has yet to come,” he said.

 

“If I were a lady, I would be a beautiful woman who attracts many people, both old and new [parties],” he said.

 

Somyot said he had quit the NLA because he had to travel abroad often for international meetings as president of the Football Association of Thailand.

 

The former national police chief made headlines last month when he admitted to borrowing Bt300 million from a wanted brothel tycoon Kampol Wirathepsuporn.

 

Somyot was questioned by the Department of Special Investigation later about borrowing money from Kampol while in police office. Kampol, the owner of the notorious Victoria’s Secret Massage parlour, is now wanted for running large-scale brothels in the guise of massage parlours and is also suspected of being involved in at least 12 human-trafficking cases.

 

Somyot claimed he had already repaid Kampol through land and cash.

 

The former police chief said he and Kampol had been friends for a long time and also did some business together.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30341043

 

 

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[mtls2005]

Seems to be well (too?)-qualified for an MP, Ministry or even PM slot?

 

[coulson]

34 minutes ago, webfact said:

 

The former police chief said he and Kampol had been friends for a long time and also did some business together.

Based on previous statements, I'm pretty sure this guy would only treat a political role as a side job, the main purpose of which to enable much more lucrative business ventures.

 

He has openly admitted this in the past when talking about his role as police chief. Any Thai would be foolish to have this man represent their needs. 

 

One of the most slippery souls to have been in the high ranks over the last 4 years.

[rebo]

42 minutes ago, webfact said:

I love my clans and friends.

This alone qualifies him most to join Thai politics ...

Edited March 16, 2018 by rebo

[Eligius]

Just when you think Thailand cannot become more filthy and corrupt, this announcement is made!

 

 

Edited March 16, 2018 by Eligius

[JOC]

Just what Thailand needs....Another corrupt dinosaur joining politics....

[Baerboxer]

Based on his record of shrewd financial acumen, clever investments, wide ranging connections and media skills - seems an ideal candidate 

[ChrisY1]

Good people in, bad people out.....obviously an oxymoron if applied the this gangster!

[sweatalot]

shouldn't somebody else decide to make him subject to law enforcement?

[PerkinsCuthbert]

Oh paahllleeeezzee.

[scorecard]

11 hours ago, coulson said:

Based on previous statements, I'm pretty sure this guy would only treat a political role as a side job, the main purpose of which to enable much more lucrative business ventures.

 

He has openly admitted this in the past when talking about his role as police chief. Any Thai would be foolish to have this man represent their needs. 

 

One of the most slippery souls to have been in the high ranks over the last 4 years.

 

Just the type that Thai politics desperately needs to sideline and ignore. 

 

 

[lamyai3]

17 hours ago, webfact said:

“If I were a lady, I would be a beautiful woman who attracts many people, both old and new [parties],” he said.

A sideline girl then, as opposed to one from the fishbowl. 

[Khun Han]

The only arena this scumbag should be entering is a court of law. There are so many reasons for prosecuting him, it's beyond a joke. He is at the leading, feral edge of everything that is wrong with the current bunch of incumbents. Ugh!!!

[soalbundy]

19 hours ago, coulson said:

Based on previous statements, I'm pretty sure this guy would only treat a political role as a side job, the main purpose of which to enable much more lucrative business ventures.

 

He has openly admitted this in the past when talking about his role as police chief. Any Thai would be foolish to have this man represent their needs. 

 

One of the most slippery souls to have been in the high ranks over the last 4 years.

slippery, a false self satisfied smile, dodgy business dealings, good police connections, man you are overqualified, go for it and don't worry about the anti-corruption drive, it won't happen and even if it did, well with your police connections.............

[soalbundy]

8 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Just the type that Thai politics desperately needs to sideline and ignore. 

 

 

you speak in jest, he will fit right in there

[Oziex1]

Go on get in there you know you want to, first buy a bunch of bulldozers, Chinese perhaps. You will need them to rake up the loot you can pilfer from the treasury.

Oh what a joy but isn't it kinda sad for you that there just isn't enough money in Thailand or the world for you and after all you are entitled to it all and more.