Anchalee Confirmed To Become Sec-Gen To PM Abhisit

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Anchalee confirmed to become Sec-Gen to PM Abhisit

PHUKET: -- Phuket MP Raewat Areerob today confirmed to the Phuket Gazette that Anchalee Vanich Thepabutr will take up the position of Secretary-General to the Prime Minister from January 2.

Mrs Anchalee, who long served as a Democrat Party MP, will replace outgoing Secretary-General Korbsak Sabhavasu following his resignation.

The news follows days of speculation about whether or not PM Abhisit Vejjajiva would approve the promotion.

Mrs Anchalee is currently Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister.

State news agency MCOT reported that Mr Korbsak announced his resignation amid rumors of a rift between himself and Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij over the government’s “Pracha Wiwat” (People’s Agenda) welfare policies, which some critics have branded as “populist”.

PM Abhisit had yet to receive Mr Korbsak’s letter of resignation, but the premier has already talked with him about the decision, said the MCOT report.

-- Phuket Gazette 2010-12-29

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PM Asked to Explain New Sec-gen Appointment

Following the Cabinet meeting, the prime minister told a press conference that certain Democrat MPs have sought his explanation for the appointment of his new secretary general.

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said during a Cabinet meeting press conference that there have been certain Democrat MPs sending text messages to seek his explanation for the appointment of Anchalee Wanich Theppabutr as new PM secretary general replacing Korbsak Sabhavasu.

The prime minister said he personally feels it is normal for the MPs to voice their opinions on new appointees.

Nonetheless, Abhisit has confirmed his choice of Anchalee and will announce the appointment to the Democrat Party.

Deputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban has dismissed speculations that ougoing PM Secretary General Korbsak Sabhavasu will replace Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai, a key member of the Bhum Jai Thai Party.

Suthep said he has talked to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and affirmed that there is no such appointment since Korbsak must be fully dedicated to helping the Democrat Party prepare for the next general election, which is a full-time responsibility.

-- Tan Network 2010-12-29

[Bagwan]

I should hope that any plans and legislation to provide welfare benefits for the downtrodden would be popular. If that is all the critics can say I suggest that they should keep their thoughts and judgment s to themselves.

[SomTumTiger]

Deputy moves up to the big chair - Shocking! He should definitely explain this completely normal boring move. lol