Opinion: The president of the senate just said nepotism is not morally wrong; we’re not kidding

[webfact]

 

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/

 

 

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[Enzian]

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.

[ezzra]

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...

[worgeordie]

Just shows the state of affairs here , everything is on the table

as long as you don't get caught.

regards Worgeordie

[RichardColeman]

Without nepotism, bribery and class preference I dare say this whole lot would be working in rice fields

[Henryford]

Doesn't Thailand have a National Anti-Corruption Commission? Of course they would approve of nepotism, nothing corrupt with that.

[RandiRona]

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!!

[KhunLA]

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.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Reinforces my belief that you cannot trust any of them.

[chalawaan]

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!

[thedivezone]

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.

[proton]

Probably does not know what the word means and was referring to 'Pot' ????

[sammieuk1]

Is his view on incest the same I wonder ???? 

[HaoleBoy]

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.  

[Will B Good]

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.

[mikebell]

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?'

[greeneking]

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.

[Orinoco]

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.

 

 

[spidermike007]

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?

 

 

 

[Misterwhisper]

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.

[klauskunkel]

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

[Mavideol]

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

[khunPer]

I really miss that wow - ???? - emoji...

[Orinoco]

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.

[thailand49]

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? ????

[thailand49]

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? 

[Sydebolle]

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. 

[scorecard]

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.

[arithai12]

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".

[Phoenix Rising]

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?!