Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang axed 44 of his advisers following bribery allegations. The move came after reports surfaced suggesting that some of his advisers were taking bribes from military units and related agencies.

 

Sutin, who signed the dismissal order on Monday, explained that he was “streamlining his team and optimising the work process.”

 

“Reports of bribery among some defence advisers made me realise that having too many advisers could lead to lapses in administrative oversight.”

 

The decision aims to prevent further damage while the ministry considers potential legal action against the implicated advisers.

 

 

“Candidates to replace the dismissed advisers are being carefully vetted. After considering feedback from related parties, adjustments will be made to the new advisory team.”

 

This bold move reportedly followed input from senior political, business, and societal figures. Sutin, Thailand’s first civilian defence minister who is not concurrently serving as prime minister, is receiving praise for his transparency and proactive approach.

 

Analysts note that Sutin’s decisive action is a rare example of a minister acknowledging potential corruption within his close circles and taking immediate steps to address it, reported The Nation.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-27

 

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Ah! Keep the advisors at arms length so they take the fall. The corruption of these advisors would be the tip of the iceberg. Look up the ladder to see the real corruption.

25 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Ah! Keep the advisors at arms length so they take the fall. The corruption of these advisors would be the tip of the iceberg. Look up the ladder to see the real corruption.

Yes.

44 fall guys. No need to look any further.

"The move came after reports surfaced suggesting that some of his advisers were taking bribes from military units and related agencies"

Why aren't the people in "military units" that did the bribing going to be disciplined and the people from "related agencies" named and exposed?

brave man

6 hours ago, HaoleBoy said:

"The move came after reports surfaced suggesting that some of his advisers were taking bribes from military units and related agencies"

Why aren't the people in "military units" that did the bribing going to be disciplined and the people from "related agencies" named and exposed?

Protected species....

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

having too many advisers could lead to lapses in administrative oversight.”

Was Sutin just feeling left out?

In a mafia the crime boss takes the first cut, then his soldiers.

Unfortunately, in just about every government and every bureaucracy in the world, the notion that 'Less is better' is an alien concept.

death penalty like they do/did in china or singapore to get rid of officials and bribes / corruption

So...44 advisers let go for taking bribes, but no mention of investigations, arrests, trials, or punishments. A "bold move" indeed 🙄

14 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Ah! Keep the advisors at arms length so they take the fall. The corruption of these advisors would be the tip of the iceberg. Look up the ladder to see the real corruption.

I wonder how he 'measures' the accuracy of their advice? Perhaps it relates to the payments they receive from their hangers on?

1 hour ago, khunjeff said:

So...44 advisers let go for taking bribes, but no mention of investigations, arrests, trials, or punishments. A "bold move" indeed 🙄

 

Agree, no mention of whether advice received was proven accurate / valuable.

44 advisers axed over bribery allegations 

 

Who in Satans Name Needs 44 Advisers ? 2 or 3 is Ok  What did they all do besides being Corrupt and collecting Money.

It beggars belief that a minister needs 44 advisers, how can he possibly have time to listen to 44 people while carrying out his daily duties.

 

Jobs for the boys, as usual.

 

No doubt 1 or more of them recently advised on the purchase of some electronic gizmo at 3 times the price its available for online.

Really dismissed and not just moved to inactive posts?