webfact Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 NATTAPON NAKPANICH who is largely expected to be named a deputy defence minister in an imminent cabinet reshuffle has been more or less known as a protege of former coup leader-turned-prime minister/now privy councillor Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a prominent NIDA director. NIDA’s Political & Strategic Development Project Director Pichai Ratanadilok na Phuket commented today (Apr. 17) Nattapon, a former deputy army chief and current secretary-general to Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang, could probably manage to serve the interests of the powers-that-be including, among others, the former prime minister to whom he is personally intimate. Nattapon could practically perform as a link between de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra as well as all his men in government and among the ruling party’s rank and file and the former prime minister, currently known as de facto Ruam Thai Sang Chart boss, according to the NIDA academic. Pichai was responding to hearsay Suthin would likely be reshuffled out of the defence portfolio – the first-ever cabinet seat which he has been assuming in the current cabinet, a reshuffle of which is anticipated to take place sooner than later whilst Pheu Thai-backed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is largely speculated to assume the defence portfolio in concurrent fashion. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Former prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his protege Nattapon Nakpanich. Photo: Amarin TV Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-04-18 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Nothing will change ever in Thailand... another example of conservatism 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 3 hours ago, webfact said: could probably manage to serve the interests of the powers-that-be including, among others, the former prime minister to whom he is personally intimate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Okay Thailand! Buckle up, and get ready for the next coup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted April 17 Popular Post Share Posted April 17 13 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Okay Thailand! Buckle up, and get ready for the next coup. No need for a couple - they have got "their people" in power. Now, in three years time when MFP or whatever it is called by then wins the next general election... 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivananahuahin Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Oh charme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 36 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said: No need for a couple - they have got "their people" in power. Now, in three years time when MFP or whatever it is called by then wins the next general election... Never say never. Maybe someone pay them more for changing direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 I'm sure the People's choice and election winner Pita would have removed all these goons..............maybe next time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: the former prime minister to whom he is personally intimate. An interesting phrase. Edited April 18 by mfd101 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 5 hours ago, webfact said: the former prime minister to whom he is personally intimate He probably made the nose grow: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 First things first how many watches has he got 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Okay Thailand! Buckle up, and get ready for the next coup. Maybe you missed it but some called the 2023 election a coup, ie., a minority party with the aid of military appointees threw out what was to be a majority populist government. Seat belts of democracy no longer necessary. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 5 hours ago, ikke1959 said: Nothing will change ever in Thailand... another example of conservatism No, conservatism is not synonymous with authoriatarism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 why don't they have the balls to kick out anybody army related ? ah yes, that was the deal for mister teflon to come back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 14 hours ago, webfact said: the former prime minister to whom he is personally intimate. That says a lot more than the writer meant. I suppose the defence portfolio should be in the hands of a military man but why always the army? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 9 hours ago, john donson said: why don't they have the balls to kick out anybody army related ? ah yes, that was the deal for mister teflon to come back Bang on all part of the big sell-out of Thailand that Mr T as a fully paid up member of the Hi So ex Police/Military fraternity was willing to do to get back to the trough, despicable, two faced hypocrite much like the rest of 'em... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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