Popular Post webfact Posted September 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2020 Predee: I quit because of sclerosis, not conflict with deputy By The Nation Predee Daochai Now former finance minister Predee Daochai, in an exclusive interview, told Bangkokbiznews, under The Nation group, that his decision to resign was based on his health. He said he developed sclerosis, with left-arm numbness, some 3-4 years ago. His condition appeared to improve after that. However, after accepting the finance minister’s post, the symptoms returned. He believed his health condition worsened from the pressure of wanting to succeed in his post. “I had discussed this with another senior member. He advised me to not let the symptoms get worse as this would lead to lifelong paralysis. That is the reason why I resigned,” he said. Predee denied having any conflict with Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat, and said they could work and discuss matters together despite having different approaches and varying points of view in management. Predee is the sixth finance minister to see a relatively short term in power. Pote Sarasin had only four days in the post. He was temporarily promoted and then resigned after elections in 1957. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30393894 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-09-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Poet Posted September 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, webfact said: He said he developed sclerosis, with left-arm numbness, some 3-4 years ago. His condition appeared to improve after that. However, after accepting the finance minister’s post, the symptoms returned. He believed his health condition worsened from the pressure of wanting to succeed in his post. Exactly how bad would the figures have had to be in order for his sclerosis, which he has managed for 4 years, to suddenly flare up so badly that he felt he had to quit his ministerial post - the summit of his career - after just 4 days? And is it a coincidence that, on the same day, the Baht has started to fall? Surely the Thai economy should be on the verge of its greatest ever boom, now that all those dirty farang tourists are now longer mucking up the place. Edited September 2, 2020 by Poet 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted September 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2020 No comment. Face saved. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted September 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, webfact said: He said he developed sclerosis, with left-arm numbness, some 3-4 years ago. Yea, after witnessing the numbers he must have witnessed this sounds like the beginning of a stroke. He was right to walk away. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said he developed sclerosis, with left-arm numbness, some 3-4 years ago Multiple sclerosis? Not very common among males/ 50+. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: He believed his health condition worsened from the pressure of wanting to succeed in his post. Ah, what a trooper and so dedicated to the betterment of Thailand. ???? 1 hour ago, webfact said: He said he developed sclerosis, with left-arm numbness, some 3-4 years ago. His condition appeared to improve after that. However, after accepting the finance minister’s post, the symptoms returned. You've only been in the job 26 days. A possibility the symptoms might disappear equally as quickly again ? Does working in an sedentary office job make it worse ? Anyway, Holy Cow nailed it in post #3. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeNormal Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Thailand may have to dip into Foreign Currency Reserves which will dilute and devalue the baht, holding too much foreign currency can be negative especially if you need to use it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: his health condition worsened from the pressure of wanting to succeed in his post. so there you have it ! ...... oh, and drinking lots of booze every night. lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 As soon as he heard his master speaking. Preedee, now you must save us from losing the value of our currency. Yep, then it was just to pack the bag. He never thought someone would put him in an impossible situation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlfHuy Posted September 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2020 Boss, submarines, Thai airways...... didn't know, where to start looking; The carpets flying to high. All hidden underneath. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 How ‘bout that? The world’s most hated currency (the USD) rises on the news. And the world’s most beloved currency, the Thai Baht, sinks for a change. Guess they’ll have to find a replacement soon—so they can continue driving the USD down... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 saw the cra@p hitting the fan... and ran ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, AbeNormal said: Thailand may have to dip into Foreign Currency Reserves which will dilute and devalue the baht, holding too much foreign currency can be negative especially if you need to use it Nah, all those "reserves" are there for the subs/tanks/Jets/riotcontrolvehicles ... yada yada ???? Edited September 2, 2020 by Dap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) He said he had to quit due to multiple sclerosis, a disease uncommon in Asians which normally strikes at a much younger age. DPM Gen Prawit said it was because he had a stroke. The media said it was because his Palang Pracharat (the party that ousted Somkid's team and brought in Predee) deputy overrode his nomination for secretary general of the Customs Department, the department under the Finance Ministry's control that generates the most corruption revenue. Take you pick. Which seems most likely? Edited September 2, 2020 by Dogmatix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Matzzon said: As soon as he heard his master speaking. Preedee, now you must save us from losing the value of our currency. Yep, then it was just to pack the bag. He never thought someone would put him in an impossible situation. I don't think it was anything to do with the Thai economy or the baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: “I had discussed this with another senior member. He advised me to not let the symptoms get worse as this would lead to lifelong paralysis. That is the reason why I resigned,” he said. So, a "senior member" advised you? And you believed him? Weak. Fail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zikomat Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 4 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Multiple sclerosis? Not very common among males/ 50+. Is a very rare condition for Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 5 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Multiple sclerosis? Not very common among males/ 50+. These people will say anything. They are not bound to any measure of reality. I would not have been surprised if he said he is resigning because his long dead relative returned from the dead and have him counsel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Quote The prime minister said Mr Predee reported that he had a stroke and the reason forced the resignation. So.... is he calling the PM a LIAR then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Deli said: saw the cra@p hitting the fan... and ran ! yep, saw the books [real ones] and bailed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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