Santi Prompat ready to be Thailand’s new Finance Minister

 

Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat

 

Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Santi Prompat, is confident that he has the expertise and experience to be the next Minister of Finance, if Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants him to take the post, vacated by the sudden resignation of Pridi Daochai.

 

When a reporter asked him whether he is ready to take on the finance portfolio, Santi said such a decision rests with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharat party, adding “I am ready to work for the country, if it is the wish of the Prime Minister and General Prawit.”

 

He said he could hit the ground running, if appointed, because he has gained the experience needed while serving under two previous Finance Ministers, Uttama Savanayana and Pridi Daochai, and a Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic affairs, Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak. He has also previously served as Transport Minister and Minister of Social Development and Human Security.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/santi-prompat-ready-to-be-thailands-new-finance-minister/

 

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Santi maintained that Pridi resigned for health reasons, not because of the pressure of the job.

 

Replacing one liar with another !

No wonder this country is in a right <deleted> mess.

And I am sure he will do a good job....gangster style!  ????

Looking at the amount of decorations on his tunic this guy,s fully qualified for any position....

With a heart warming, friendly Thai (Chinese) smile like that, he should go a long way! ???? 

 

43 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

Santi maintained that Pridi resigned for health reasons, not because of the pressure of the job.

 

Replacing one liar with another !

No wonder this country is in a right <deleted> mess.

While ever the rich elite are getting richer, they won't even notice!

He looks so confidence inspiring ...

Looks like a hardened criminal... made for the job

 

Please can we make sure he has a comprehensive medical screening before officially starting the job ?

Can we have a poll on how long people think he will last ?

Likely

11 minutes ago, tso310 said:

Can we have a poll on how long people think he will last ?

 

I'd be surprised if he is even appointed.

Just now, Eindhoven said:

Likely

 

I'd be surprised if he is even appointed.

Good idea for a another poll !

this guy's a baller !! 

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Looks like a nice enough guy ???? 

 

Better make sure to give him a thorough health check-up BEFORE he is appointed!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Santi Prompat ready to be Thailand’s new Finance Minister

does he know the saying "" tic tac toe, 3 on the row "" be gone by end of the month

Could always be somebody worse for the job at least this one's not a convicted heroin smuggler or a watch aficionado with narcolepsy, then again I would be willing to bet he is unusually wealthy.... 

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

With a heart warming, friendly Thai (Chinese) smile like that, he should go a long way! ???? 

 

Sergio Leone could use that look for some of his gros plan shots.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/conflict-over-new-chief-of-excise-department-prompts-finance-ministers-resignation/

 

This TV linked story from PBS alleges that the guy and Prawit are in some corp's pocket:

 

The same sources claimed that Mr. Praphas’s name was proposed to Deputy Finance Minister Santi by a large corporation and was forwarded to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan for submission to the Cabinet at the meeting in Rayong.

Is'nt that the kind of face you'd just love to slap!