Popular Post webfact Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 Thai Parliament meeting chamber. Photo: INN News By Thai Newsroom Reporters OVER 50 PERSONS currently employed among others as members of entourage for all 250 senators have been found to share the same family names with or be closely related to the unelected legislators, reported a human-rights activist group yesterday (Sept 6). According to an iLaw report, more than 50 out of a total of 1,830 persons either currently employed as experts or specialists or close aides to the 250 senators reportedly share the same family names with or are closely related to the unelected legislators. Each expert employed by the senators is given 24,000 baht in monthly salary whilst each specialist or close aide hired by the unelected lawmakers is given 15,000 baht in monthly pay out of the taxpayers’ money. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/06/over-50-members-of-senators-entourage-close-to-own-bosses/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 Nepotism in Thai politics? Who would have guessed. Thaough it would be 500 not 50 actually. 555 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 Yes, surprisingly low number 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) Is'nt that just the way it works......Third World (backwater) nepotism! Promotion or employment on merit? Merit is something you buy at the temple! Edited September 6, 2022 by 2baht 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted September 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Jerno said: Nepotism in Thai politics? Who would have guessed. Thaough it would be 500 not 50 actually. 555 Those without the same names will undoubtedly have some other family connection. Brazen corrupt nepotism on a grand scale but nothing new for a non elected bunch of coup fluffers. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezLez Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: Each expert employed by the senators is given 24,000 baht in monthly salary Not much of an expert at 24,000 baht/month! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I thought that the justification for an all appointed senate was to curb the practice of "political clans" appointing there junior members to posts on the senate staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Each Senator gets five staff. These are obviously no-show jobs, unless the aging senator needs medical help, or needs to be woken up during debate. I'd be shocked if the total number of nepotites is 50, golly, it might even be MORE than 1,250. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 loads of predictable comments here about nepotism. like the west isnt littered with it too. boring nothing new here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted September 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, stoner said: loads of predictable comments here about nepotism. like the west isnt littered with it too. boring nothing new here. This is a Thailand Forum and the particular topic is relating to the Thai senate.....I expect we see more of it here than many other countries....the topic is designed to comment on that, and the fact that taxpayers cover the cost. I hope they get value for money, but doubt it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, jacko45k said: .the topic is designed to comment on that i see even by your post count you are still new here eh. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, stoner said: i see even by your post count you are still new here eh. I have no idea what you are trying to say...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lujanit Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I am really surprised that the salaries paid are so low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Their level of expertise in fiddling is astounding and all in house for peanuts ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 5 hours ago, DezLez said: Not much of an expert at 24,000 baht/month! not salary ... just pocket money/change for day to day expenses 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Lower than i thought... bet their are a plethora of related people not sharing the same names, mia nois, non official wifes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Swiss1960 said: Yes, surprisingly low number 50/1830 is about 0.273% which is a very low number indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Denim said: Those without the same names will undoubtedly have some other family connection. Brazen corrupt nepotism on a grand scale but nothing new for a non elected bunch of coup fluffers. Indeed. Historically, an overwhelming percentage of MPs of every colour are made up of present/former military and Ammat circles. This is the way it's always been......so any nepotistic club extensions should be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 3 hours ago, lujanit said: I am really surprised that the salaries paid are so low. Well....they don't build up much of a sweat at work on the rare occasions they turn up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, billd766 said: 50/1830 is about 0.273% which is a very low number indeed. Sorry. That should read 2.73%. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 12:03 AM, DezLez said: Not much of an expert at 24,000 baht/month! Yeah, but for three days work it's not too bad. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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