Popular Post webfact Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 By Erich Parpart and Cod Satrusayang “[Nepotism] is not wrong because it is not against the law.” This is not a line from some terrible mafia movie but an actual statement uttered by the President of the Senate Pornpetch Wichitcholchai – out loud, and to reporters, even. What is even worse is that the reporters gathered at the senate on Monday gave Pornpetch a chance to walk back his statement and he still failed. The reporters acknowledged that even though nepotism was not technically illegal, wasn’t it still morally wrong? Pornpetch did not disappoint. He said nepotism, in government, is not morally wrong. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41056/the-president-of-the-senate-just-said-nepotism-is-not-morally-wrong-were-not-kidding/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more! 6 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enzian Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 In this kind of hierarchical social system with fairly distinct classes of high and low, and a commitment to perpetuate such distinctions, it's the normal state of affairs. 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Why ? what has he done or plan to do to justify this statement? i can't believe i read this correct, in practice this man is whit-washing 90% of the corruption in this country... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Just shows the state of affairs here , everything is on the table as long as you don't get caught. regards Worgeordie 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Without nepotism, bribery and class preference I dare say this whole lot would be working in rice fields 15 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henryford Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Doesn't Thailand have a National Anti-Corruption Commission? Of course they would approve of nepotism, nothing corrupt with that. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, webfact said: Nepotism is not wrong because it is not against the law. Double pricing is not wrong because it is not against the law. Conscious bias and racism is not wrong because it is not against the law. Multiple and frequent coups are not wrong because it is not against the law. Keeping population poor and uneducated is not wrong because it is not against the law. Please add more while I catch my breath!! 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 I don't think it is wrong, for anywhere, for any citation. Gov't or workplace. As long as they are qualified, or can learn the job, task at hand quickly, why not hire someone you know & trust. 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Reinforces my belief that you cannot trust any of them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chalawaan Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, KhunLA said: I don't think it is wrong, for anywhere, for any citation. Gov't or workplace. As long as they are qualified, or can learn the job, task at hand quickly, why not hire someone you know & trust. Because the business of Government is not a family enterprise, and leads to dirty deeds done dirt cheap. Mind you, he's in good company, nepotism is rife in: Singapore, The Phillipines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Russia, India, the good old USA, Britain, and many more, only they're not dim enough to stand in front of the press and actually justify it! 6 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thedivezone Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Without nepotism, bribery and class preference I dare say this whole lot would be working in rice fields Not sure if i agree with that statement, farming is hard and honest work. I'd rather suspect they would be loan-sharking, low-class thugs, protection racketeers or smugglers. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Probably does not know what the word means and was referring to 'Pot' ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Is his view on incest the same I wonder ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HaoleBoy Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 This Gov wonders why the students are protesting. It is this blatant small-minded view of right and wrong that the younger generation is vocal about. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Is his view on incest the same I wonder ???? You have no choice there.......it has to be kept in the family. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 The whole country is run on these lines. The best candidate for a job is not appointed unless related to the boss. We should start a new movement named 'Do you know who my father is?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneking Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Henryford said: Doesn't Thailand have a National Anti-Corruption Commission? Of course they would approve of nepotism, nothing corrupt with that. They even have an Anti Corruption Museum that signals 'Corruption starts with us and ends with us.' Worthy enough, but the people are not often entrusted with power or responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Just shows, Thailand needs about another 100 years to catch up. with the rest of the world. Amazing Third world clowns on the stage. The real sad bit is, it's how most Thais think. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 The President of the Senate Pornpetch Wichitcholchai is obviously a morally and ethically bankrupt man, who sees nothing wrong with anything associated with foul and corrupt behavior, habits, and caustic political practices. It was an abhorrent statement, but at least he is being honest about the way politics are practiced here. What can one say? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 Being a dim-wit standing in front of press cameras and microphones and openly endorsing the malpractice of nepotism may not be against the law -- but it sure as hell is morally wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: Pornpetch did not disappoint. He said nepotism, in government, is not morally wrong. Yup. It's genetic. Having the right genes makes one righteous, not corrupt. Edited June 21, 2022 by klauskunkel 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted June 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 hours ago, webfact said: [Nepotism] is not wrong because it is not against the law.” I am speechless .... and I thought I knew a little about how this country works, guess not 555 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I really miss that wow - ???? - emoji... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, khunPer said: I really miss that wow - ???? - emoji... Yes, Also should bring back the flogging a dead horse and the jerk one. and get rid of the 100s of rubbish ones. that know one uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Personally it should be no surprise unless one lives under a rock? This guy is just one President bold or just stupid arrogant enough to tell the truth. I wonder why the reporter even ask the question makes me wonder even Thai living under the rock. This guy is just one there isn't a person that didn't get where they are in politics elected in office through this belief people actually think the new Bangkok governor is different. In a system where duel pricing got a stamp of approval, citizen feel a bit of corruption is good there is a long list why would a reporter ask such a question? GO to any government office particularly immigration it is like a daily family reunion? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 6 hours ago, KhunLA said: I don't think it is wrong, for anywhere, for any citation. Gov't or workplace. As long as they are qualified, or can learn the job, task at hand quickly, why not hire someone you know & trust. That is kind of true until it happens you? Guess it is alright for another person to work go to school then have no chance in obtaining a job in government better to hire someone you know and trust that hopefully can learn what someone who went to school to learn!? They key is as you noted Qualify maybe the constant bashing of Anutin and PM might give some a clue why Thailand had so many restrictions and of course Mask wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Pornpetch said nepotism, in government, is not morally wrong. So, what is the problem? The majority of voters still believe in lucky numbers of the three-headed chicken, luck in dinosaur vomit and the tons and tons of clay and stones worn as amulets ....... go figure! As long as the voter base is as it is - good luck to all of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 7 hours ago, ezzra said: Why ? what has he done or plan to do to justify this statement? i can't believe i read this correct, in practice this man is whit-washing 90% of the corruption in this country... My guess is that he would respond to any question asking for clarification by saying: "I have a reponsibility to take care of my family". In this scenario 'The Best Person For The Job' approach would not apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 7 hours ago, KhunLA said: I don't think it is wrong, for anywhere, for any citation. Gov't or workplace. As long as they are qualified, or can learn the job, task at hand quickly, why not hire someone you know & trust. The devil is in the "as long". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Rising Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Henryford said: Doesn't Thailand have a National Anti-Corruption Commission? Of course they would approve of nepotism, nothing corrupt with that. Of course they would. How do you think they got picked for a cushy commission position in the first place?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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