Public Health minister defends appointing his spouse as advisor

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Public Health minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has defended his decision to appoint his wife, Dr Nuansakul Bamrungpong, as one of his advisors, insisting she has long experience in public health communications.

 

“The appointment will not create a conflict of interest and she will not receive a salary,” Cholnan said on Wednesday.

 

Dr Nuansakul Bumrungpong

He admitted that the decision poses a risk for him, but he trusts and has confidence in his wife. “She has been by my side for long time, including helping me in election campaigns,” he said.

 

Dr Nuansakul is assigned to help in the dissemination of public health and medical information, as well as solving any communication problems among the personnel and agencies of the ministry, Cholnan said.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-20

 

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[bamnutsak]

Nepotism is rarely ever a winning management strategy.

 

I'm surprised this man, who is a Doctor, needs his wife to help make decisions related to the Public Health of the Thai citizens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kenny202]

Did he list any of her health service qualifications apart from helping him in election campaigns? You couldn't make this stuff up ????????????????

[circa02]

Clown show continues.. MFP landslide next election seems almost inevitable

[DavisH]

She doesn't need a salary with over 500M in assets in her name!

[anterian]

Many middle aged wives dominate their husbands informally, he has just made it formal. 

[Dogmatix]

Surprised he doesn't do the same as UK ministers and appoint his girlfriend as special advisor who goes on trips with him and leave the old boot at home.

[Joe Farang]

2 hours ago, Kenny202 said:

Did he list any of her health service qualifications apart from helping him in election campaigns? You couldn't make this stuff up ????????????????

She is a Doctor also apparently. Is that enough of a health service qualification ?

 

Dr Cholnan Srikaew has defended his decision to appoint his wife, Dr Nuansakul Bamrungpong, as one of his advisors,

[transam]

Sounds a good financial move for the bloke................????

[transam]

2 hours ago, DavisH said:

She doesn't need a salary with over 500M in assets in her name!

Ooooooh, yes she does............................????........................

[sammieuk1]

After his tireless work and wisdom on all things Covid I thought Dr Google Yong would have been first choice ????

[mark131v]

Can't beat a good old lump of nepotism in Thai politics followed up by a corruption chaser and a dash of dishonesty, Thai politics 101....

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, webfact said:

“The appointment will not create a conflict of interest and she will not receive a salary,” Cholnan said on Wednesday.

Laughable... no salary?

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Nepotism is rarely ever a winning management strategy.

But it is a Thai trait.

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

But it is a Thai trait.

And the arrogance of justifying it .... when it should be avoided as a natural course of action. 

[Gandtee]

I have just watched 'I Claudius' for the second time after it was first shown on the BBC. It depicts conniving wives advising their husbands. With disastrous results.????

[RichardColeman]

Is it only me that thinks this lady looks like Tunneller from Puppet Master ? 

 

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[brianthainess]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

“The appointment will not create a conflict of interest and she will not receive a salary,” Cholnan said on Wednesday.

And what expenses will she be able to claim? Like 10K for every meeting she attends ? Car with driver?   

[brianthainess]

18 hours ago, Dogmatix said:

Surprised he doesn't do the same as UK ministers and appoint his girlfriend as special advisor who goes on trips with him and leave the old boot at home.

A little bird told me, He wanted a younger one, but his wife, said NO WAY! that little bird is well peeved. 

[MikeandDow]

do thai's know what Nepotism means very much doubt it.  to big a word, should be ashamed

[bamnutsak]

Just now, MikeandDow said:

do thai's know what Nepotism means very much doubt it.  to big a word, should be ashamed

Um, yea I think they do.

 

You do realize how a King is chosen right?