webfact Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Nicknames resurface for government and ministers By THE NATION It is an year-end tradition for the press corps at Government House to come up with nicknames for the government and the ministers in an expression of collective opinions towards those in power, based on what they have achieved in the course of the year. However, it took a long pause for the past six years in the absence of an elected government until now. For the first time in several years, nicknames have again been assigned to the administration and ministers. Government’s nickname: Sieng Kong government Sieng Kong is a well-known shopping district in Bangkok that sells second-hand automotive parts at cheap prices, therefore the nickname reflects the current status of the government coalition comprising old-timer politicians and state officials from previous governments who were stitched together to form a new team but unlikely to work well together. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s nickname: The Drunken Boxer In the eyes of the press, Prayut seems like a confused boxer especially when he condemned certain policies but ended up embracing them, such as the populist policy, attracting MPs from other parties, appointing ministers who were involved in past political rallies, and raising the minimum wages. Prayut also seems confused when facing questions from the opposition and on many occasions simply changed the subjects. Deputy PM Gen Prawit Wongsuwan: Big Bro The Entertainer As the oldest member of the 3P gang (Prawit, Prayut and Pok Anupong), Prawit is the big brother who needs to look after his little siblings as well as entertain members of government coalition when they run into problems, from international conflicts to chicken farm scandal. Deputy PM Somkid Jatusripitak: Mr. Pracharat Somkid initiated several state welfare or “Pracharat” projects over the past years but most of them were unsuccessful while new projects have failed to gain support, even among members of the government parties. He is now left holding his pet Pracharat projects. Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam: Sri Thanonchai The government’s legal guru was compared to Sri Thanonchai, a trickster and antihero in Thai folklore, famous for his skills in finding loopholes in rules and regulations to get himself out of hot water. Deputy PM and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit: Independent State Jurin got this nickname from his working style that mainly compliments the policies of his Democrat Party while ignoring the opinions of its coalition partners, as if he is operating independently from the government. Deputy PM and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul: Rat Poison Anutin became famous for the ban of toxic agrochemicals which caused widespread criticism from several parties, coupled with the fact that his real nickname is “Noo” or rat in Thai. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow: Mr Grey Area Thammanat got his nickname from being involved in many scandals including the shady validity of his academic qualifications, having been convicted and jailed in Australia for drug offense, and making an under the table deal with an opposition party. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Mananya Thaiset: Madame Awkward Mananya was in the spotlights when she joined Anutin in spearheading the ban of three toxic chemicals, only to face opposition from the public. The proposed ban of two of the chemicals were delayed while the useage of glyphosate, was allowed to continue. Transport Minister Saksyam Chidchob: The Demolisher Not only he is the owner of controversial ideas such as forcing all personal cars to install GPS, Saksyam is also famous for his penchant to dismante existing projects including the lowering of skytrain’s fee, driver's licence tests and construction of train-crossing gates. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa: The Undertaker Ever since he took office, all we heard on the natural front were bad news: deaths of rare wild animals such as Mariam the dugong, Chuang Chuang the panda, wild elephants at Khao Yai’s Hell Abyss Waterfall. The press however applauded Warawut’s effort in cleaning up the mess and urging people to take better care of nature. Quote of the year “Don’t get sick of me just yet, for I will be here for quite a while” Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said to the athletes and staff of the national team before thier departure to the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, at Government House on November 13. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30379752 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-12-23 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PremiumLane Posted December 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2019 I can think of some nicknames for this shower, but I would probably get banned for putting them on here ???? 4 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I think it's best to give them a collective noun to describe them all. Example: a hive of bees, a school of whales, a <deleted> age of Thai politicians. Open to suggestions regarding the collective noun for this shower. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 An "MD" as we are not allowed to use the full lenght name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 I thought a better nickname for the PM, would be Mr. Grumpy. regards worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, worgeordie said: I thought a better nickname for the PM, would be Mr. Grumpy. regards worgeordie you re making him sound like the bad guy of a kid's TV show. I'm sure you could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 'Donosaurs' would be the right collective name ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted December 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 They're all childish and poorly educated buffoons 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Guessing they all start with C???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post legend49 Posted December 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Guessing they all start with C???? no that object is useful, try again you are sitting on one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted December 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, legend49 said: no that object is useful, try again you are sitting on one. A chair............. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Napoleon, squealer, old Major and snowball would be apt, they always need a snowball -Thaksin/Thanathorn Edited December 24, 2019 by Orton Rd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blackheart1916 Posted December 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 Sorting the big issues, good to see. How about Dopey, Grumpy, Doc(toring the tourist numbers) Sleepy, Greedy, Greedy, Greedy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjarnMartin Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 15 hours ago, thequietman said: I think it's best to give them a collective noun to describe them all. Example: a hive of bees, a school of whales, a <deleted> age of Thai politicians. Open to suggestions regarding the collective noun for this shower. ???? A kakistocracy...? Look it up... ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Happy smiling faces who don't give a damn... they're still in power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brigand Posted December 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2019 16 hours ago, thequietman said: Open to suggestions regarding the collective noun for this shower. ???? How about a thicket of idiots... a great collective noun. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 My favorite " Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam: Sri Thanonchai The government’s legal guru was compared to Sri Thanonchai, a trickster and antihero in Thai folklore, famous for his skills in finding loopholes in rules and regulations to get himself out of hot water." Speaks for the entire circus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 30 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Happy smiling faces who don't give a damn... they're still in power. Its happy hour ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, PremiumLane said: I can think of some nicknames for this shower, but I would probably get banned for putting them on here ???? Banned by who? If everyone who called a government official by a nickname got banned then there would not be many of us left. Is that right Colin? . Edited December 24, 2019 by possum1931 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) 20 hours ago, worgeordie said: I thought a better nickname for the PM, would be Mr. Grumpy. regards worgeordie Right, that's it. BANNED. Edited December 24, 2019 by possum1931 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus123 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Brigand said: How about a thicket of idiots... a great collective noun. A clutch of cacklers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suua Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 A bunch of coconuts.....starts with 'C'.....ends with 'T'....has U,N in the middle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 A gang of robbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 On 12/23/2019 at 4:00 PM, webfact said: Sieng Kong is a well-known shopping district in Bangkok that sells second-hand automotive parts at cheap prices, Yes and since they even can't buy new buses this name suits them perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 I have one "winkers" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza2002 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 The 7 dwarfs spring to mind as appropriate nick names for some of the Ministers.....Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Dopey, Bashful, Sleezy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Den of Thieves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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