webfact Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Prayut makes decision on finance minister, holds off on revealing name By THE NATION Prayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given His Majesty the King the name of a candidate for the finance minister’s position, the Secretariat of the Cabinet reported on Friday. Prayut had previously said that the candidate should be an economic expert and have knowledge of how the government works. He had also said that he would choose a new person, instead of reshuffling the Cabinet. Though the name of the candidate has not been revealed, the media expects it to be former transport minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Arkhom was transport minister in Prayut’s first government after the 2014 military coup. Before that, he was secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board, a state think-tank that is now known as National Economic and Social Development Council. He is said to be one of the many influential people who pushed for the upgrading of the railway system to solve traffic congestion in big cities and between provinces, as well as cut down on excessive dependence on road transport. Former finance minister Predee Daochai stepped down on September 1, just 27 days after taking office. Though Predee cited health reasons for his decision, observers believe he had a conflict with his deputy over the promotion of senior officials at the Finance Ministry. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30395508 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-10-02 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 minute ago, webfact said: Prayut makes decision on finance minister, holds off on revealing name wants to make sure the guy will "obey" to the master 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 The "poisoned chalice" is now a top secret....hold on there....the poor unfortunate may not want the job 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paiman Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, webfact said: and have knowledge of how the government works. Meaning: don,t think. Just do what I tell you to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dabhand Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 Oh, ain't he a tease. He could at least give us some initials to work on. At least Chalerm gave us a clue. Miss that guy with the pink Bentley and the ear medicine. Those were the days...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Prayut had previously said that the candidate should be an economic expert and have knowledge of how the government works That's why he earns the big bucks. There are no flies on this guy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: Prayut had previously said that the candidate should be an economic expert and have knowledge of how the government works. He had also said that he would choose a new person, instead of reshuffling the Cabinet. Is that because the cabinet doesn't have any economic experts or anyone who knows how the government works? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isaan sailor Posted October 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2020 He found his Mini-Me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 18 hours ago, webfact said: the candidate should be an economic expert and have knowledge of how the government works. So another bent politician with a criminal past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Maybe Alzheimer's has set in and he can't remember. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 19 hours ago, rkidlad said: There are no flies on this guy. No, but you can see where they've been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Ozark Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 The new finance minister may soon have to face a difficult decision. More money printing, inflation and a devaluation of the baht that could enter the two-digit range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now