MOVE Forward Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn asked in a Facebook post today (Sep. 6) whether it is true the permanent secretary of the  Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)  travelled overseas 32 times in 18 months while enquiring what he did in the countries he visited and how much money was spent on these trips in total, Matichon newspaper said.

 

He added that he had received information that MHESI Permanent Secretary Mr. Wiroj Chaeyap from March 2022 to August 2023, as the Covid-19 started to ease, made 32 trips to various countries with three more planned this month before his retirement at the month’s end.

 

A very large budget was spent on these trips with some of them made with the former MHESI minister, he said.

 

It was estimated that on some trips as much as 5 million baht was spent with the permanent secretary flying by either First or Business class and upon arrival at the destination often travelling on a separate vehicle than the rest of the delegation.

 

by TNR Staff

Top Move Forward MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn. Photo: Matichon

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/09/06/mhesi-permanent-secretary-travelled-overseas-32-times-in-18-months-wiroj/

 

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That were the money for education going to..... waste of money...Move Forward is the only party that dares to question officials about their spendings...That is why the old school doesd't want them in the Government.. 

Another shameless Muppet who thinks he's a Hi So official when in fact he is the lowest of the low.

33 minutes ago, Andycoops said:

Another shameless Muppet who thinks he's a Hi So official when in fact he is the lowest of the low.

Not sure if he only thinks he's a Hi-So...32 OS trips is a big deal!

I don't think you could do 35 overseas trips for 5 million. I quite often travel Business class and so I know what First and Business cost. (I know what First costs because if you buy a Business class ticket, you get offers to upgrade to First). You need also to ask did he take his wife and/or girlfriend along.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

MHESI Permanent Secretary Mr. Wiroj Chaeyap from March 2022 to August 2023, as the Covid-19 started to ease, made 32 trips to various countries

As far as I can see from the bit of paper the bloke is waving in the photo, the destinations included:

 

Lao , Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Israel, Switzerland, France, UK, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, USA, Guatemala

 

Some places like Japan, France and UK were visited several times.

 

Not entirely sure why a senior Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research official would be visiting Macau or Guatemala ...

 

 

56 minutes ago, retarius said:

I don't think you could do 35 overseas trips for 5 million. I quite often travel Business class and so I know what First and Business cost. (I know what First costs because if you buy a Business class ticket, you get offers to upgrade to First). You need also to ask did he take his wife and/or girlfriend along.

It was a single trip that reportedly cost the 5 million.

1 hour ago, retarius said:

You need also to ask did he take his wife and/or girlfriend along.

Bringing both of them on the same trip could be disastrous.

1 hour ago, retarius said:

You need also to ask did he take his wife and/or girlfriend along.

 

21 minutes ago, watchcat said:

Bringing both of them on the same trip could be disastrous.

Or it could mean even more fun? Entertaining either way.

4 hours ago, Andycoops said:

Another shameless Muppet who thinks he's a Hi So official when in fact he is the lowest of the low.

I am willing to bet that a lot of money has gone into foreign banks.

4 hours ago, retarius said:

I don't think you could do 35 overseas trips for 5 million. I quite often travel Business class and so I know what First and Business cost. (I know what First costs because if you buy a Business class ticket, you get offers to upgrade to First). You need also to ask did he take his wife and/or girlfriend along.

I don't think that was for all the trips. 

 

'It was estimated that on some trips as much as 5 million baht was spent with the permanent secretary flying by either First or Business class and upon arrival at the destination often travelling on a separate vehicle than the rest of the delegation.'

 

Your last point is a very good one. As others have said, taking your wife and girlfriend would be a bold move,  especially given how expert Thai women are with knives. 

Sorry for the bold text. It's probably due to copying and pasting

3 hours ago, BKKBike09 said:

As far as I can see from the bit of paper the bloke is waving in the photo, the destinations included:

 

Lao , Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Israel, Switzerland, France, UK, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, USA, Guatemala

 

Some places like Japan, France and UK were visited several times.

 

Not entirely sure why a senior Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research official would be visiting Macau or Guatemala ...

 

 

If you go to link it had the full list and dates. 

Permanent Secretaries are the absolute worst when it comes to corruption. On a per capita (individual) basis they steal more money than any PM, MP or Minister.

 

My favorite was Permanent Secretary for Transport Supoj Saplom. While at his daughter's wedding thieves broke into his house and had to call for more friend's with pick-up trucks to transport the cash. He had 1 Billion baht in the house.

 

Burglars find massive cash stash at Transport secretary’s home

 

https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/news-burglars-find-massive-cash-stash-at-transport-secretarys-home/

Take his complete retirement as a pay back.