Howard Miller Appointed New British Honorary Consul For Pattaya

[george]

Howard Miller appointed new British

Honorary Consul for Pattaya

Howard Miller, new British

honorary consul for Pattaya

PATTAYA, Chonburi: Howard Miller has been appointed as the new British honorary consul for Pattaya. Howard is a hardworking expat known for his PattayaOne.net TV channel, radio station and website. Mr. Howard Miller is also the head of the Pattaya Tourist Police Volunteers.

The former British honorary consul for Pattaya, Sir Barry Kenyon, announced in February 2010 that he would stand down in June 2010 as his contract expired.

Honorary consuls are local agents who typically deal with problems such as the arrest of British nationals, deaths, serious hospitalizations and various other categories of distress. Additionally, a consulate was opened in Jomtien in December 2008 to provide a wide variety of notarial services for British nationals in the Pattaya area.

Thaivisa.com congratulates Howard Miller on his honorary consul appointment.

--thaivisa.com 2010-07-09

[Rimmer]

Congratulations Howard we are all very happy for you.

[webfact]

Congratulations

[hm1973]

Thanks very much everyone. Definetly a big challenge for me.

I want to clarify a few points.

1. I begin on 1st August

2. I am quitting the Tourist Police with effect from 31st July

3. I apologize to anyone who comments on this thread as I am not able to join in any detailed discussions regarding the post.

4. I hope to see some of you in the Consulate Office next to Immigration in Jomtien in the near future.

Howard

[britmaveric]

Congrats on new position Howard! Sorry to hear you will be leaving the FTPV, however guess it would be a conflict as such. Anyways good to know we have a lad who knows the system and will pull for us when we are in need. Must admit will miss seeing you on Walking Street!

[bob4you]

Ideal person for the position, good luck in the future. The Foreign Tourist Police Assistants will miss you.

[MB1]

Congratulations on appointment and also more congratulations on quitting the tourist police though I suspect this was a necessity as there could have been conflicts of interest.

Anyway I'm sure with your new post you'll still be dealing with the BIB any time of day or night in your role as Honorary Consul looking after citizens who have been arrested and ensure their treated in the same way as a Thai citizen would be.

I don't begrudge you that job but enjoy.

[YouYouYou]

Nice one Howard and good luck with this position.

You probably don't remember me, but we met some 3 years ago when I was doing research in Pattaya for Chula Uni. Sorry that I never did contact you for the follow up interview ...it all went pearshaped my end with the sponsors and the shift in sponsors ...long story if you want to PM me lol.

All the best ... triple You

Edited July 9, 2010 by YouYouYou

[Basil B]

Congratulations Howard, you have some very big shoes to fill.

I wish you well.

[Boater]

Probably the best man for the job ... Good luck in your new post

[TheWalkingMan]

Congrats Howard!

TheWalkingMan

[vickersvc10]

Congrats Howard, I'm sure you will do a good job. But be warned: it is hard work!

Re. the original post: when was Barrie Kenyon knighted?

[dogleg]

Arise Sir Howard!

[PhilHarries]

I don't know you but almost certainly seen you in WS. Congratulations in taking up such a prestigious post, Pattaya's version of the England football team manager's job.

Goof luck.

[snakehips]

yes well done howard!!!

[buddy]

Thanks very much everyone. Definetly a big challenge for me.

I want to clarify a few points.

1. I begin on 1st August

2. I am quitting the Tourist Police with effect from 31st July

3. I apologize to anyone who comments on this thread as I am not able to join in any detailed discussions regarding the post.

4. I hope to see some of you in the Consulate Office next to Immigration in Jomtien in the near future.

Howard

Congratulations Howard.

Out of curiosity how did you get the job?

Did the British Embassy approach you or was the position advertized?

Probably one of the posts you wont answer?

[asiawatcher]

<deleted> hel_l - a Brit in to job - well done mate! The days will be long but the journey will be worth it. Onyamate...

[soundman]

Congrats Howard.

KBE!!!!

[webfact]

Reminder:

3. I apologize to anyone who comments on this thread as I am not able to join in any detailed discussions regarding the post.

Please respect that and don't ask questions. Otherwise posts will be deleted.

Thx

//Admin

[suiging]

Thank the you know who, they have appointed a person with local connections who will be able to actually make a difference in the heat of a Thai -v- Brit situation...................Well done indeed.

[TropicalBerts]

Well done and congratulations Howard, as has been said big shoes to step in to but with your local knowledge and experience I am sure you will be fine. We worked closely with Barry and I feel confident we can do the same with your good self.

Once again Well Done

Bert

Secretary

Royal British Legion Thailand

[BWPattaya]

Well Done Howard, I'll miss seeing you in Walking Street. Not an easy job you're taking on.

[thainet]

Howard is a really honest and forthright person. I'm sure he'll do the position proud.

All the best to you. I'm sure the British Embassy in Bangkok have chosen wisely after exhaustive checking of all candidates.

Good Luck Howard...thainet

[alstaxi]

Congratulations Howard, and good luck.

[hm1973]

Once again, thanks very much for the kind comments, they are really appreciated. I am looking forward to serving all British ex-pats and tourists who require consular services in Pattaya.

@Bert - Look forward to meeting up with you soon.

Howard

Edited July 10, 2010 by hm1973

[somchai69]

Another one in a long line of famous, and infamous, holders of the post.

[Jingthing]

Not a Brit, but.

To my view, this is a SHOCKINGLY poor idea to have the same man be both a major local MEDIA maven AND an honorary consul.

So an expat/tourist in distress, and he will see many, tells this man EVERYTHING to get the needed help of his government. Then what happens with his "secrets"? Isn't there the concern that they may be instantly reported in the less than ethical press here? Wouldn't that suppress the willingness of clients to be open with the HC?

It seems to me this is a ridiculously INAPPROPRIATE choice unless the media part of the job is quit.

Par for the course for Pattaya, I suppose.

Please note -- the questions in the post are general RHETORICAL questions. They were not intended to be directed to the new HC.

Edited July 10, 2010 by Jingthing

[Meg_2003]

Congratulations!!

[Jingthing]

He is indeed a controversial person. However, even if he wasn't, the blatant conflict of interest between his media empire and his new official post would be enough to normally disqualify ANY person.

[bob4you]

Howard is a really honest and forthright person. I'm sure he'll do the position proud.All the best to you. I'm sure the British Embassy in Bangkok have chosen wisely after exhaustive checking of all candidates.Good Luck Howard...thainet

Not a Brit, but.To my view, this is a SHOCKINGLY poor idea to have the same man be both a major local MEDIA maven AND an honorary consul.So an expat/tourist in distress, and he will see many, tells this man EVERYTHING to get the needed help of his government. Then what happens with his "secrets"? Isn't there the concern that they may be instantly reported in the less than ethical press here? Wouldn't that suppress the willingness of clients to be open with the HC?It seems to me this is a ridiculously INAPPROPRIATE choice unless the media part of the job is quit.Par for the course for Pattaya, I suppose.Please note -- the questions in the post are general RHETORICAL questions. They were not intended to be directed to the new HC.

You cannot please all of the people all of the time, but give the British Embassy Credit they are not naive or stupid, they took many things in consideration, interviewed and weighed the pros and the cons and I am sure Howard was the overwhelming choice. He is fair, honest and level headed and will do the job without fail or compromising integrity.

Edited July 10, 2010 by Maestro
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