Thai Cabinet Members Under Pressure Following Poll Promises

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Under pressure following poll promises

By The Nation

Cabinet members dealing with social issues are under pressure from the controversial election promises given by the ruling Pheu Thai Party.

Consequently they are expected to take quick action in dealing with policies including the flat Bt300 minimum wage and Bt15,000 entry salary for university-degree holders, in addition to dealing with widespread resistance to crackdowns on land encroachment in national parks.

Labour minister

Born on February 2, 1949, Phadermchai Sasomsap, a brother of veteran MP Chaiyor, tentatively takes his first Cabinet post as labour minister. He was deputy minister in the Communications Ministry during the first Chuan Leekpai government, and a long-time Nakhon Pathom MP.

In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them.

Natural Resources and Environment minister

Preecha Rengsomboonsuk was first elected to Parliament in 1986, a member of the United Democrat Party. He moved to the Social Action Party in 1992 and was elected as the Seree Thum Party's deputy leader in 2001. He served as minister-secretary assistant.

A native of Loei province's Wang Saphung district, Preecha graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Mapua Institute of Technology in the Philippines and earned a Master of Education degree in development from Loei Rajabhat University.

Public Health minister

Witthaya Buranasiri, 51, Pheu Thai deputy party leader, started with the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai party. Elected in 2001 and 2008, he was appointed chief government whip during the Samak Sundaravej and Somchai Wongsawas governments.

He was later appointed chief opposition whip during the Abhisit Vejjajiva government.

Witthaya graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University and earned a Master of Political Science degree from Ramkhamhaeng University. He served in several political positions such as secretary-assistant of the finance and commerce ministers, and secretary to the industry minister.

Deputy Public Health ministers

Torpong Chaiyasarn, former bank officer and son of veteran politician Prachuap Chaiyasarn, started his political career as deputy government spokesman in Thaksin Shinawatra's administration.

Elected MP for Udon Thani in 2001, 2005 and 2007, he served as chairman of Parliament's Foreign Relations Committee.

Torpong graduated with a bachelor's degree from a San Diego institution and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from American University in Washington, DC, and a Master of Political Science from Thammasat University.

Social Development and Human Security minister

Santi Promphat, born on September 20, 1952, served as transport minister in two brief stints under the short-lived Samak and Somchai governments.

He takes this position after a long-held promise for a Cabinet post from de facto Pheu Thai Party leader Thaksin Shinawatra, after a four-year absence from Cabinet portfolios before the Thaksin government, in which he served as adviser to two Thai Rak Thai ministers.

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul, a Phrae MP since 1996, served as culture minister during the Somchai Wongsawas government, when he made headlines with an idea to promote the sale of and knowledge about traditional charms and items blessed with black magic. He reportedly takes the helm at the Education Ministry utilising close ties with Yaowapa, wife of Somchai.

Worawaj said he regarded the free tablet computers for all first-graders a challenge while vowing to make free Wi-Fi penetration available in all public areas.

Deputy Education ministers

Bunruen Srithares, a female MP, and Surapong Uengampornvilai take these posts.

Culture minister

Sukumol Kunplome, a first-time MP under the Palang Chon Party, is the wife of veteran MP Sonthaya Khunpluem. She is the second female Cabinet minister in the Yingluck government.

Interior minister

Yongyuth Wichaidit is a former permanent secretary and Pheu Thai Party leader.

Deputies

Choochart Harnsawas and Thanis Thiengthong fill these posts.

Justice minister

Pracha Promnok is former national police chief.

Science minister

Plodprasob Surassawadee is former permanent secretary to the natural resources and environment minister.

-- The Nation 2011-08-10

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[Buchholz]

Culture minister

Sukumol Kunplome, a first-time MP under the Palang Chon Party, is the wife of veteran MP Sonthaya Khunpluem. She is the second female Cabinet minister in the Yingluck government.

I look forward to her working with authorities to aid in the capture of the convicted murderer fugitive father of her own banned-from-politics husband.

[Buchholz]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul,

vowing to make free Wi-Fi penetration available in all public areas.

The country awaits this innovative initiative... but it's not holding it's breath.

.

[DP25]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul, a Phrae MP since 1996, served as culture minister during the Somchai Wongsawas government, when he made headlines with an idea to promote the sale of and knowledge about traditional charms and items blessed with black magic

Just what is needed in an education minister. Thailand can't afford to fall behind in the field of charms and black magic.

[siampolee]

In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them.

[siampolee]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul, a Phrae MP since 1996, served as culture minister during the Somchai Wongsawas government, when he made headlines with an idea to promote the sale of and knowledge about traditional charms and items blessed with black magic. He reportedly takes the helm at the Education Ministry utilising close ties with Yaowapa, wife of Somchai.

All teachers will now be expected to wear bones through their noses.

Edited August 10, 2011 by siampolee

[OzMick]

"In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them."

Study and seek advice - quite smart. A dam-n sight smarter to have done it before making it a campaign promise and raising people's expectations!

[dcutman]

Quite the line-up.

The only question I have is, and maybe I have not been in Thailand long enough.

Whats up with the education of these MP's? If they have any at all, why is it that the educational background has nothing to do with the cabinet seat they hold?

Labor minister- previous deputy communications minister???

Public health minister- degree in polital science and secretary assistant of finance???

Deputy of public health- Buisiness admin and political science, <deleted>?

The list goes on.

Does this really matter or does anybody really care?

[Bkkorupcountry]

"In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them."

Study and seek advice - quite smart. A dam-n sight smarter to have done it before making it a campaign promise and raising people's expectations!

Anything done to win elections is a smart thing - the end justifies the means.

[Thaddeus]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul, a Phrae MP since 1996, served as culture minister during the Somchai Wongsawas government, when he made headlines with an idea to promote the sale of and knowledge about traditional charms and items blessed with black magic. He reportedly takes the helm at the Education Ministry utilising close ties with Yaowapa, wife of Somchai.

All teachers will now be expected to wear bones through their noses.

As opposed to that rather large and thick one between his ears.

[moe666]

as a manager whats to know he or she has a staff thats suppose to know

[OzMick]

"In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them."

Study and seek advice - quite smart. A dam-n sight smarter to have done it before making it a campaign promise and raising people's expectations!

Anything done to win elections is a smart thing - the end justifies the means.

I'm not sure that the 90+ people killed in BKK would share that sentiment.

[hammered]

"In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them."

Study and seek advice - quite smart. A dam-n sight smarter to have done it before making it a campaign promise and raising people's expectations!

Anything done to win elections is a smart thing - the end justifies the means.

I'm not sure that the 90+ people killed in BKK would share that sentiment.

But a lot of the country believe they have just rejected the people responsible for that. It is all about perception, considering we have no independent investigation, and the perception of maybe a majority puts those deaths more down to the last lot than the incoming lot

[OzMick]

"In a recent interview, Phadermchai said he needed to "study further" both hot issues, the minimum wage and the entry salary, and to "seek advice" before pushing for them."

Study and seek advice - quite smart. A dam-n sight smarter to have done it before making it a campaign promise and raising people's expectations!

Anything done to win elections is a smart thing - the end justifies the means.

I'm not sure that the 90+ people killed in BKK would share that sentiment.

But a lot of the country believe they have just rejected the people responsible for that. It is all about perception, considering we have no independent investigation, and the perception of maybe a majority puts those deaths more down to the last lot than the incoming lot

Not too many years ago, nearly everybody believed that the Earth was flat, which didn't make it any more true. The people of Isaan are fed a daily diet of lies by the red propaganda machine set up to inflame passions and incite a feeling of injustice for the BKK protests, the aim of which was the causing of a sufficient number of deaths to form those perceptions of that possible majority. Yes the ends justified the means.

IMHO Thaksin and the mercenary red-shirt leaders would have sacrificed ten times as many "peasants" to achieve the return to power and his his billions.

[phiphidon]

Anything done to win elections is a smart thing - the end justifies the means.

I'm not sure that the 90+ people killed in BKK would share that sentiment.

But a lot of the country believe they have just rejected the people responsible for that. It is all about perception, considering we have no independent investigation, and the perception of maybe a majority puts those deaths more down to the last lot than the incoming lot

Not too many years ago, nearly everybody believed that the Earth was flat, which didn't make it any more true. The people of Isaan are fed a daily diet of lies by the red propaganda machine set up to inflame passions and incite a feeling of injustice for the BKK protests, the aim of which was the causing of a sufficient number of deaths to form those perceptions of that possible majority. Yes the ends justified the means.

IMHO Thaksin and the mercenary red-shirt leaders would have sacrificed ten times as many "peasants" to achieve the return to power and his his billions.

So according to you, their truth is wrong and your truth is right? It's a good job that the very tricky process of reconciliation will not rely on your perception of the truth otherwise it will never take place. If the Democrats had ever truly wanted reconcilliation I feel they would have pushed a dam_n sight harder than they have for any investigation to have been concluded by now. 15 months after the event we are still none the wiser.

[OzMick]

I'm not sure that the 90+ people killed in BKK would share that sentiment.

But a lot of the country believe they have just rejected the people responsible for that. It is all about perception, considering we have no independent investigation, and the perception of maybe a majority puts those deaths more down to the last lot than the incoming lot

Not too many years ago, nearly everybody believed that the Earth was flat, which didn't make it any more true. The people of Isaan are fed a daily diet of lies by the red propaganda machine set up to inflame passions and incite a feeling of injustice for the BKK protests, the aim of which was the causing of a sufficient number of deaths to form those perceptions of that possible majority. Yes the ends justified the means.

IMHO Thaksin and the mercenary red-shirt leaders would have sacrificed ten times as many "peasants" to achieve the return to power and his his billions.

So according to you, their truth is wrong and your truth is right? It's a good job that the very tricky process of reconciliation will not rely on your perception of the truth otherwise it will never take place. If the Democrats had ever truly wanted reconcilliation I feel they would have pushed a dam_n sight harder than they have for any investigation to have been concluded by now. 15 months after the event we are still none the wiser.

With the current government having most of the red-shirt leaders on board, don't expect to be any the wiser in the near future. I believe that a preliminary report putting the red-shirts in a most unfavourable light was leaked, but is currently still not officially released pending "modification".

I am not claiming that their truth is wrong, I am claiming that like mushrooms they have been kept in the dark and fed bullshit. That is why many people in Isaan believe that some of the Democrat initiatives to improve their lot were actually "gifts" from k. Thaksin.

[Grove]

Quite the line-up.

The only question I have is, and maybe I have not been in Thailand long enough.

Whats up with the education of these MP's? If they have any at all, why is it that the educational background has nothing to do with the cabinet seat they hold?

Labor minister- previous deputy communications minister???

Public health minister- degree in polital science and secretary assistant of finance???

Deputy of public health- Buisiness admin and political science, <deleted>?

The list goes on.

Does this really matter or does anybody really care?

No, they don't. Same as the VISA's. As long as you have a Degree of some sort, we'll give you a VISA of some sort.

[Buchholz]

Culture minister

Sukumol Kunplome, a first-time MP under the Palang Chon Party, is the wife of veteran MP Sonthaya Khunpluem. She is the second female Cabinet minister in the Yingluck government.

I look forward to her working with authorities to aid in the capture of the convicted murderer fugitive father of her own banned-from-politics husband.

Sukumol has established her first priority as the new Culture Minister.... antagonizing Cambodia

Simple hand gesture has two countries up in arms

BANGKOK: Troops are withdrawing as tensions have eased between Thailand and Cambodia over the disputed ancient hill top temple, Preah Vihear. But a new irritant has emerged that is stirring nationalist sentiment in both countries: ownership of a graceful hand position that is part of traditional dance and shadow plays. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is likely to consider the origins of the jeeb - a hand position where the thumb touches the index finger and the three other fingers are fanned out.

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested," Ms Sukumol told reporters in Bangkok,

"They are part of the Thai cultural heritage, so if another country has registered them, we have to find a solution." Ms Sukumol said the jeeb has been used widely to promote Thailand's culture and it would be controversial if it is branded ''Cambodian.''

Continues:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dance/simple-hand-gesture-has-two-countries-up-in-arms-20110814-1it5o.html#ixzz1V3rgB15r

Edited August 15, 2011 by Buchholz

[Buchholz]

A young Cambodian girl demonstrates the hand gesturing (jeeb) that Thailand wants to copyright...

[Thaddeus]

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested,"

How do cretins like this get into positions of authority.

Oh, no, wait a sec.

[Buchholz]

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested,"

How do cretins like this get into positions of authority.

Oh, no, wait a sec.

in her particular case... she married into the gang.

Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome (wife of banned Thai Rak Thai MP and Tourism Minister in Thaksin Cabinet, Sonthaya)

Facebook Photo

http://www.facebook.com/people/Sukumol-Kunplome/100002088038124

[Buchholz]

Culture minister

Sukumol Kunplome, a first-time MP under the Palang Chon Party, is the wife of veteran MP Sonthaya Khunpluem. She is the second female Cabinet minister in the Yingluck government.

I look forward to her working with authorities to aid in the capture of the convicted murderer fugitive father of her own banned-from-politics husband.

Sukumol has established her first priority as the new Culture Minister.... antagonizing Cambodia

Simple hand gesture has two countries up in arms

BANGKOK: Troops are withdrawing as tensions have eased between Thailand and Cambodia over the disputed ancient hill top temple, Preah Vihear. But a new irritant has emerged that is stirring nationalist sentiment in both countries: ownership of a graceful hand position that is part of traditional dance and shadow plays. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is likely to consider the origins of the jeeb - a hand position where the thumb touches the index finger and the three other fingers are fanned out.

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested," Ms Sukumol told reporters in Bangkok,

"They are part of the Thai cultural heritage, so if another country has registered them, we have to find a solution." Ms Sukumol said the jeeb has been used widely to promote Thailand's culture and it would be controversial if it is branded ''Cambodian.''

Continues:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/dance/simple-hand-gesture-has-two-countries-up-in-arms-20110814-1it5o.html#ixzz1V3rgB15r

A young Cambodian girl demonstrates the hand gesturing (jeeb) that Thailand wants to copyright...

Culture Minister preparing draft law on cultural heritage

BANGKOK, 1 September 2011 (NNT) – Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome is preparing to propose draft legislation to protect intangible cultural heritage to the cabinet for consideration.

The minister told the press that this week she will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill with Cultural Promotion Department Director-General Prof Dr Apinan Poshyananda before presenting it to the cabinet for approval within September.

Ms Sukumol added that she will seek talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the possibility of Thailand to join the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The minister noted that the topics in focus are the use of intangible cultural heritage of Thailand for commercial purposes without authorisation or any inappropriate usage as well as violations against human rights and the nation.

Ms Sukumol also announced that the Ministry of Culture on 2 September 2011 will announce the list of intangible cultures eligible for the 2011 registration of national intangible cultural heritage.

-- NNT 2011-09-01

[lannarebirth]

Quite the line-up.

The only question I have is, and maybe I have not been in Thailand long enough.

Whats up with the education of these MP's? If they have any at all, why is it that the educational background has nothing to do with the cabinet seat they hold?

Labor minister- previous deputy communications minister???

Public health minister- degree in polital science and secretary assistant of finance???

Deputy of public health- Buisiness admin and political science, <deleted>?

The list goes on.

Does this really matter or does anybody really care?

They are all appointed because they are expected to kick upstairs to Thaksin's bag"men". , Yoawapa, Potjamen and Yaowarat. Compliance has everything to do with it, backround has nothing to do with it.

[lannarebirth]

I look forward to her working with authorities to aid in the capture of the convicted murderer fugitive father of her own banned-from-politics husband.

http://www.thaivisa....post__p__508466

Sukumol has established her first priority as the new Culture Minister.... antagonizing Cambodia

Simple hand gesture has two countries up in arms

BANGKOK: Troops are withdrawing as tensions have eased between Thailand and Cambodia over the disputed ancient hill top temple, Preah Vihear. But a new irritant has emerged that is stirring nationalist sentiment in both countries: ownership of a graceful hand position that is part of traditional dance and shadow plays. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is likely to consider the origins of the jeeb - a hand position where the thumb touches the index finger and the three other fingers are fanned out.

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested," Ms Sukumol told reporters in Bangkok,

"They are part of the Thai cultural heritage, so if another country has registered them, we have to find a solution." Ms Sukumol said the jeeb has been used widely to promote Thailand's culture and it would be controversial if it is branded ''Cambodian.''

Continues:

http://www.smh.com.a...l#ixzz1V3rgB15r

A young Cambodian girl demonstrates the hand gesturing (jeeb) that Thailand wants to copyright...

Culture Minister preparing draft law on cultural heritage

BANGKOK, 1 September 2011 (NNT) – Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome is preparing to propose draft legislation to protect intangible cultural heritage to the cabinet for consideration.

The minister told the press that this week she will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill with Cultural Promotion Department Director-General Prof Dr Apinan Poshyananda before presenting it to the cabinet for approval within September.

Ms Sukumol added that she will seek talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the possibility of Thailand to join the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The minister noted that the topics in focus are the use of intangible cultural heritage of Thailand for commercial purposes without authorisation or any inappropriate usage as well as violations against human rights and the nation.

Ms Sukumol also announced that the Ministry of Culture on 2 September 2011 will announce the list of intangible cultures eligible for the 2011 registration of national intangible cultural heritage.

-- NNT 2011-09-01

I've got a hand gesture I'd like to give them.

[animatic]

I look forward to her working with authorities to aid in the capture of the convicted murderer fugitive father of her own banned-from-politics husband.

http://www.thaivisa....post__p__508466

Sukumol has established her first priority as the new Culture Minister.... antagonizing Cambodia

Simple hand gesture has two countries up in arms

BANGKOK: Troops are withdrawing as tensions have eased between Thailand and Cambodia over the disputed ancient hill top temple, Preah Vihear. But a new irritant has emerged that is stirring nationalist sentiment in both countries: ownership of a graceful hand position that is part of traditional dance and shadow plays. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is likely to consider the origins of the jeeb - a hand position where the thumb touches the index finger and the three other fingers are fanned out.

Thailand's new cultural minister, Sukumol Kunplome, has made ownership of the jeeb a priority. "This is the first mission and we will proceed urgently because people are interested," Ms Sukumol told reporters in Bangkok,

"They are part of the Thai cultural heritage, so if another country has registered them, we have to find a solution." Ms Sukumol said the jeeb has been used widely to promote Thailand's culture and it would be controversial if it is branded ''Cambodian.''

Continues:

http://www.smh.com.a...l#ixzz1V3rgB15r

A young Cambodian girl demonstrates the hand gesturing (jeeb) that Thailand wants to copyright...

Culture Minister preparing draft law on cultural heritage

BANGKOK, 1 September 2011 (NNT) – Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome is preparing to propose draft legislation to protect intangible cultural heritage to the cabinet for consideration.

The minister told the press that this week she will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill with Cultural Promotion Department Director-General Prof Dr Apinan Poshyananda before presenting it to the cabinet for approval within September.

Ms Sukumol added that she will seek talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the possibility of Thailand to join the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Convention of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The minister noted that the topics in focus are the use of intangible cultural heritage of Thailand for commercial purposes without authorisation or any inappropriate usage as well as violations against human rights and the nation.

Ms Sukumol also announced that the Ministry of Culture on 2 September 2011 will announce the list of intangible cultures eligible for the 2011 registration of national intangible cultural heritage.

-- NNT 2011-09-01

I've got a hand gesture I'd like to give them.

As if human beings didn't do this same hand gesture thousands of years be SIAM was ever dreamed of...

just absurdities to fill this cyphers days in the minsters seat.

[hyperdimension]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul,

vowing to make free Wi-Fi penetration available in all public areas.

The country awaits this innovative initiative... but it's not holding it's breath.

.

Free penetration in all pubic areas... is this Education minister a pimp?

[hyperdimension]

Education minister

Woravat Auapinyakul, a Phrae MP since 1996, served as culture minister during the Somchai Wongsawas government, when he made headlines with an idea to promote the sale of and knowledge about traditional charms and items blessed with black magic

Just what is needed in an education minister. Thailand can't afford to fall behind in the field of charms and black magic.

Maybe this Education Minister will push to have Thai versions of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry built around the country.