Ex-Democrat MP is new Bangkok deputy governor

[webfact]

Ex-Democrat MP is new city deputy governor

By THE NATION

 

 

A FORMER Democrat MP who joined the anti-government rally that led to the military coup in 2014 has been appointed a deputy governor of Bangkok.

 

Sakonthi Phattiyakul was named by junta-appointed Bangkok Governor Asawin Kwanmuang to become one of his deputies, effective from Tuesday. Sakonthi will replace Chinnatat Meesuk, according to the governor’s order.

 

The order came just a week after Sakonthi, on April 3, was spotted at Government House meeting Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, who reportedly is planning a new political party to support Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s return as head of government after the next election.

 

Joining Sakonthi at the meeting were former Democrat MP Nataphol Teepsuwan and former Chart Thai Pattana MP Chaiwut Thanakomanusorn, who are also expected to join the new party.

 

Sakonthi and Nataphol were among key figures in the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), which was led by Suthep Thaugsuban, another prominent Democrat Party politician. The PDRC held street protests for several months before the military seized power in the May 2014 coup led by General Prayut, then the Army chief.

 

A source said yesterday that Sakonthi would be responsible for preparing the new pro-Prayut party in its election battle in Bangkok. Sakonthi’s father, retired General Wanai, was formerly permanent secretary of the Defence Ministry and secretary-general of the National Security Council.

 

Sakonthi has submitted his resignation from the Democrat Party, effective from yesterday, according to the source.

 

Meanwhile, the Constitutional Court yesterday agreed to review a bill concerning the election of MPs and a junta order concerning the political party organic law.

 

The National Legislative Assembly earlier this month filed a petition to the court over the constitutionality of the MP election bill.

 

The ombudsman sought a court ruling on the constitutionality of junta Order No 53/60 which amended two articles of the political party organic law.

 

Parties were requested to submit further explanation on the cases by April 25.

 

Concerns were raised that the review of the bill may delay the election date.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/politics/30343020

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2018-04-12

 

[YetAnother]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Sakonthi and Nataphol were among key figures in the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), which was led by Suthep Thaugsuban, another prominent Democrat Party politician

blatant cronyism; nary a mention of merit or credentials; a  major factor in the level of dysfunction in this place

[leeneeds]

Shoring up the votes is on in earnest,

 

" an oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger"

 

confucious 

 

[Get Real]

According to the picture, he look at this like a happy child that just got a very popular japaneese gadget.

[colinneil]

 His face says it all, i have got my place in the trough, yippee.

[Samui Bodoh]

"...A FORMER Democrat MP who joined the anti-government rally that led to the military coup in 2014 has been appointed a deputy governor of Bangkok...

 

...A source said yesterday that Sakonthi would be responsible for preparing the new pro-Prayut party in its election battle in Bangkok..."

 

Hmm...

 

If one is appointed to be a Deputy Governor of Bangkok, shouldn't one perform duties related to being Deputy Governor of Bangkok? If it is clear already that this person will simply be organizing on behalf of a certain political party, then isn't that corruption? Didn't Prayut and all those sanctimonious PDRC "Good" people claim that they were against corruption?

 

World-class hypocrisy.

 

I have said it before and (sadly) need to say it again;

 

'Greens' and 'Yellows' cheat. They cheat often. They cheat regularly. They always cheat.

 

They are cheating cheaters who cheat.

 

 

 

Edited April 11, 2018 by Samui Bodoh
Lack of coffee and general anger

[ChidlomDweller]

2 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...A FORMER Democrat MP who joined the anti-government rally that led to the military coup in 2014 has been appointed a deputy governor of Bangkok...

 

...A source said yesterday that Sakonthi would be responsible for preparing the new pro-Prayut party in its election battle in Bangkok..."

 

Hmm...

 

If one is appointed to be a Deputy Governor of Bangkok, shouldn't one perform duties related to being Deputy Governor of Bangkok? If it is clear already that this person will simply be organizing on behalf of a certain political party, then isn't that corruption? Didn't Prayut and all those sanctimonious PDRC "Good" people claim that they were against corruption?

 

World-class hypocrisy.

 

I have said it before and (sadly) need to say it again;

 

'Greens' and 'Yellows' cheat. They cheat often. They cheat regularly. They always cheat.

 

They are cheating cheaters who cheat.

 

 

 

The only thing I disagree with is "world class" hypocrisy.  It's in a class of its own, obliterating any competition.  I've never witnessed an orgy of hypocrisy, lies, fake outrage and treachery as from the PDRC.  No one can match them for hypocrisy.  

 

If that guy is going to be deputy governor, maybe Suthep's stepson for governor?  Or Chitpas?  She's "good people" as well. 

Edited April 12, 2018 by ChidlomDweller

[Anak Nakal]

Deputy governor?

How big salary?

What responsibility beside politics?

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Sakonthi Phattiyakul was named by junta-appointed Bangkok Governor Asawin Kwanmuang to become one of his deputies

Prayut invoked Article 44 to remove elected M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra as Bangkok governor and install Asawin in 2016.

http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bangkok-governor-sukhumband-sacked-asawin-kwanmuang-appointed-new-governor/

Only Prayut can approve the appointment of any deputy governor of Bangkok. Asawin would have no say in the matter.

 

Sakonthi's appointment is clearly a pro-Prayut/pro-military selection whose main role is to promote the election of Prayut as PM in the next election while having access to the province's administrative resources. Is that not political corruption in the making?

 

[Eric Loh]

Another Dem who turn his back on his party democratic values and cross over to work with an undemocratic junta government. Panitan, Alonkorn, Suthep etc and now Somchai. The Dem suffered from this image and will not help them in the election. 

[Chris Lawrence]

He seems over the moon. I wonder if he owns a gun?

[JAG]

How big was his majority - you know, in the election where the people of Bangkok voted for him?

 

Am I missing something?

[jonstarjon]

6 hours ago, colinneil said:

 His face says it all, i have got my place in the trough, yippee.

One of the most sane responses I have read in Thai visa.

[grumbleweed]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

A source said yesterday that Sakonthi would be responsible for preparing the new pro-Prayut party in its election battle in Bangkok

At the tax  payers' expense

So you pay me to tell you how to vote: Now that's how to serve the people

[lvr181]

Cronyism is still alive and well in the feudal kingdom!