rooster59 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Five military commanders and police chief reject pay as senators Supreme Commander General Pornpipat said today that he and Defence Permanent Secretary General Nath Intharacharoen, Army Commander-in-chief General Apirat Kongsompong, Royal Thai Navy C-in-C Admiral Luechai Rootdit, Air Force C-in-C Air Chief Marshal Manit Wongwart and National Police Chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda had discussed their salaries and fringe benefits as senators and agreed not to accept them from now until their retirement on September 3rd, 2020. The basic monthly salary of a senator is 71,230 baht, plus a monthly additional sum of 42,330 baht, totalling 113,560 baht. General Pornpipat explained that they did not want the public to have animosity toward them for receiving salaries from two sources, namely their military or police posts and from the Senate, adding that their combined salaries and fringe benefits, totalling about six million baht, can be contributed to state coffers in light of the serious health threat posed by COVID-19. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/five-military-commanders-and-police-chief-reject-pay-as-senators/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-03-14 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsw53 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Very noble of them. I doubt that their counterparts in the police will do the same and just make do with their salaries. How could they live on such a pittance ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted March 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2020 The trough will see they don't go hungry! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted March 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2020 maybe they should also declare just how much money they have and were they got it 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtof2 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 They can't find safes big enough anymore? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJPom Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted March 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2020 All part of the damage control. The army and government are becoming increasingly unpopular by the day. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 My oh my, wonders will never cease! How noble art though....hang on a minute, this is Thailand! There has to be an ulteria motive me thinks... None of those jokers are any different to the rest of the Prayut crew. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Grumpy John said: None of those jokers are any different to the rest of the Prayut crew. True, but maybe they want to distance themselves and be around after the next "crew change" ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, smedly said: maybe they should also declare just how much money they have and were they got it c'mon they only have 10 fingers/thumbs/toes etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 The super gens have come to the right place on here to discuss fringe benefits ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, smedly said: maybe they should also declare just how much money they have and were they got it Easier time finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I would guess most everyone can think that their money did not all come from legitimate trough channels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 One would gather that this amount of money is just a pittance of their nest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 18 hours ago, rooster59 said: adding that their combined salaries and fringe benefits, totalling about six million baht, What each ?? Hmm....yea.....sounds about right. Those backhanders soon mount up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 What's brought this on have they suddenly developed a conscience? lol money for nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, PJPom said: You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time... Although it is more possible here where people are educated to remain fools ! Edited March 14, 2020 by trainman34014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Don't forget the five (5) "staff" positions for family. Very generous packages for them. I'm sure these chaps will be returning their salaries to date back to the treasury, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Wise move on their part. Were they appointed or elected? If appointed, chances are, they will still incur wrath as tools of junta controlled Thailand. 8 hours ago, rooster59 said: their combined salaries and fringe benefits, totalling about six million baht, can be contributed to state coffers in light of the serious health threat posed by COVID-19. It would be considered good manners regardless of such threats if appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wombat Posted March 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2020 There is a bit of Trump in everyone.....Kudos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 peanuts for them because they have more lucrative "incomes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Silly me! I had just assumed that they would not be receiving salaries for both positions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 All of which begs the question: How could any military chief of staff or CinC (however designated) find the time to do BOTH jobs. If they were even half serious ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 10 hours ago, rooster59 said: The basic monthly salary of a senator is 71,230 baht, plus a monthly additional sum of 42,330 baht, totalling 113,560 baht. how on earth do they survive on such a small amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 7 hours ago, xtof2 said: They can't find safes big enough anymore? No restrictions on overseas transfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 10 hours ago, rooster59 said: General Pornpipat explained that they did not want the public to have animosity toward them for receiving salaries from two sources, So are they politicians or servicemen... okay okay I know it's all the same now. Rhetorical question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 based on previous (historical) similar comments, one has to be skeptical about this.... if it sounds to good to be true, it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell1234 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Grumpy John said: My oh my, wonders will never cease! How noble art though....hang on a minute, this is Thailand! There has to be an ulteria motive me thinks... None of those jokers are any different to the rest of the Prayut crew. Safes are full already and it's not from the Salary ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 17 hours ago, rooster59 said: The basic monthly salary of a senator is 71,230 baht, plus a monthly additional sum of 42,330 baht, totalling 113,560 baht. no wonder, many people want to become politicians! how much is the monthly wage for a thai worker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 According to his Wiki page: As army chief, prior to his retirement at the end of September, the general (current Prime Minister) received a 1.4 million baht (US$43,000) annual salary. Who needs a Senator's pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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