Prawit holds his tongue: No comments on missing 50 million, Thaksin's drug offer and party latest

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that there was nothing to report after DPM and Pracharat party boss Prawit Wongsuwan left Government House earlier today.

 

Reporters tried to press "Big Pom" on reports that 50 million baht's worth of money intended to help tobacco farmers in the NE had gone missing.

 

No Comment.

 

They then tried to get some words on former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's offer to help in eradicating drugs.

 

No comment.

 

Then he was asked about the latest politcal developments concerning the party.

 

No comment.

 

The rotund leader then got in his car and headed off. 

 

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[JoePai]

Waste of good air

[ozz1]

Probably ate it  or gave to a dead friend corruption at the highest level this is Thailand

[LivinLOS]

5 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

Probably ate it  or gave to a dead friend corruption at the highest level this is Thailand

But its different when its done by 'good people'.. 

[bamnutsak]

The skim of 15% used to be the norm.

 

Now, anything goes.

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

One can buy borrow a very decent watch or two for 50 million baht.

[2baht]

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

[brianthainess]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Reporters tried to press "Big Pom" on reports that 50 million baht's worth of money intended to help tobacco farmers in the NE had gone missing.

 

No Comment.

 

They then tried to get some words on former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's offer to help in eradicating drugs.

 

No comment.

 

Then he was asked about the latest politcal developments concerning the party.

 

No comment.

He knows nothing about anything, unless someone writes the answers for him. mumble mumble, waddle waddle, where's lunch. Is that a sleep alarm on his blouse ?

[Puccini]

2 hours ago, ozz1 said:

Probably ate it  or gave to a dead friend corruption at the highest level this is Thailand

What is a dead friend corruption?

[Aussieroaming]

That's a good job for him actually, holding his tongue. I bet that his assistant was glad not to have to hold it for him.

 

Next time he should hold his breath until he turns blue.

[Puccini]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Reporters tried to press "Big Pom" on reports that 50 million baht's worth of money intended to help tobacco farmers in the NE had gone missing.

50 million Baht is not bad for the few days he held the position of Acting Prime Minister. Were there perhaps also some other mysterious disappearances of funds that have not yet been dicovered? 

[chuang]

No comment...

[tandor]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

 

2 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

One can buy borrow a very decent watch or two for 50 million baht.

Watch this space...he will make a statement any second now!

[spidermike007]

If the people knew the likely extent of the stink, flith and corruption, they would likely revolt. It is probably into the tens or hundreds of billions. They just don't know and since there is no investigative reporting here, no trustworthy anti corruption agency, and no watchdog on accounting, it will likely not be revealed. At least while the army maintains power. One can only hope later these guys will face charges at the Hague and are forced into exile. 

[jingjai9]

It is obvious that corruption is at the bottom of the majority of problems in Thailand. Be it the police, elected officials or even teachers in education. There has been a pattern created long ago where public officials privatize their jobs, charging people for services that should be free or pocketing money earmarked for supplies needed to maintain a government agency. We see this in education as well, where an administrator or department head allows candidates who fail the admission test to enroll in the school in exchange for a fee passed under the table. 

 

Officials can make getting a driver's license or other public services difficult  by requesting more forms, making people wait for service by requiring them to make multiple visits to an agency in order to complete their business. This compels people to offer a tip or envelope to expedite the service. Or officials will drop government regulations to provide a service or license if the price is right. There is little or no merit to the system. Public services are bought and sold like any other commodity. I have even learned this is true for police investigations in some cases. Part of this corruption includes unqualified people entering positions of authority. If this be the case, what kind of outcome can you expect? This is more likely to happen at the higher levels of bureaucracy where decisions are made and people hold more power. Was corruption at hand when the October 6th shooter was able to become a member of the police despite having issues with drug abuse? How are we supposed to feel when the immigration office has a tip jar? Is it any surprise that we have such a mess. The real disaster is that none of this is shocking. I would be surprised if I am saying anything new, but see how ugly it looks when cataloged.

 

This practice does not seem to be unusual, but has been accepted as something we have to live with day to day year to year. How many countries have a system where people pay a fine for a traffic violation to a policeman sitting at a table by the side of the road at the site of the infraction? If there are other countries that operate this way, I would be amazed if they didn't have the same kind of corrupt system as Thailand. I have heard many Thai citizens say," The police are out today checking for motorcycle helmets. It's the end of the month and they need money." 

 

The fault lies on both sides. Why are police so commonly corrupt? How does the salary of the Thai police compare with other countries? I understand police in Thailand pay for uniforms, guns and many use their own motorbike while on duty.

 

The whole system is fueled by greed, but unfortunately corruption is the way of life in Thailand. Many people are against corruption, but turn a blind eye when the corruption works in their favor, for example, paying off a policeman when you have just failed a sobriety test or buying your driver's license. No one is totally innocent.

 

If you track the causes of some of the most serious crimes such as selling drugs or trafficking people for sex or work, it seems more often than not, a public official turns up when you follow the  money. How much longer can we endure these wolves in sheep's clothing?

 

This will go on and on. I predict in the not too distant future if Thai society becomes more violent with more shootings or there is a copy cat of the mass shooting of October 6th, the public may begin to form their own vigilante groups because they will lose faith in the government's ability to protect them. How high can you go working in politics or public service without committing an act of corruption?

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

I haven't laughed so much since someone fitted wheels to his Zimmer frame..........????

[ikke1959]

same for the watches..... no comment

[ThailandRyan]

6 hours ago, 2baht said:

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

The modern day version of the Penguin....

[herfiehandbag]

3 hours ago, jingjai9 said:

How high can you go working in politics or public service without committing an act of corruption?

I believe the couple who empty the bins at the new bus station in Chiang Rai are "straight".

Mind you they do get to sell the aluminium cans to the recycler - and I expect the bus station manager demands a percentage!

[still kicking]

6 hours ago, 2baht said:

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

He can sleep walk

[Thingamabob]

Acting PM for a short time and 50 million baht disappears without any comment. Amazing.

[2baht]

9 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

The modern day version of the Penguin....

Sloth comes to mind! ????

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Reporters tried to press "Big Pom" on reports that 50 million baht's worth of money intended to help tobacco farmers in the NE had gone missing.

 

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

The rotund leader then got in his car and headed off. 

No comment.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

If the people knew the likely extent of the stink, flith and corruption, they would likely revolt. It is probably into the tens or hundreds of billions. They just don't know and since there is no investigative reporting here, no trustworthy anti corruption agency, and no watchdog on accounting, it will likely not be revealed. At least while the army maintains power. One can only hope later these guys will face charges at the Hague and are forced into exile. 

As far as these are concerned there is no transparency, no accountability...

and no declaration of income..

you know for certain they are creaming it in.

 

[mikebell]

18 hours ago, 2baht said:

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

He was sleepwalking.

[Orinoco]

18 hours ago, 2baht said:

Surprised to see him waddling unaided!

Maybe will need ropes one day. 

 

 

[Andycoops]

Guilty by his silence which is unusual because we normally get a denial or the inevitable there's been a misunderstanding statement.

[sammieuk1]

This story is days old but a recently deceased friend was wearing a very rare Patek Phillipe when he fell mysteriously out of his bungalow window????   

[stoner]

21 minutes ago, Orinoco said:

No ropes needed. 

 

 

you are expecting this bunch to figure that kind of system out ? ????