Thai Government Names 26 Red-Shirt Political Officers

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Government names 26 red-shirt political officers

By The Nation

1. Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, deputy government spokesman, host of MTV5's red-shirt programme and MC on red-shirt stage during last year's rallies.

(2-10 are on the Secretariat of the Prime Minister's Office)

2. Weera Choosathan, joined red-shirts 2009-2010 organised small scattered rallies.

3. Paijit Aksornnarong, MC on the red-shirt stage during last rally.

4. Thanakrit Cha-emnoi (also known as Wanchana Kerddee), red-shirt singer, stood in last election as Pheu Thai party-list no 105 but lost.

5. Rangsee Serichaijaimoong, red-shirt singer,stood in last election as Pheu Thai candidate in Saraburi.

6. Pol Colonel Sa-ngiem Samranrat, former president of fisheries association and red-shirt leader in Chumphon.

7. Pipatchai (aka Somchai) Paiboon, former member of Bangkok district council joined red rally last year. Stood in July 3 election in Bangkok's Bang Rak but lost.

8. Worawut Wichaidit, red-shirt spokesman.

9. Atthachai Anantamek, a star who joined the red-shirt rally.

10. Pongpichet(Phoomkitti) Sukjindathong, close aid to red-shirt leader Maj General Khattiya Sawatdiphol, who was shot dead during the rallies.

(11-13 are deputy secretary-generals to the prime minister)

11. Prasit Chaiwirattana, red-shirt leader in Chaiyaphum

12. Suchart Lainam-ngern, red-shirt leader in Lop Buri

13. Surachet Chaikosol, red-shirt leader from Ayuttaya

14. Wisa Khanthap, assistant to minister, red-shirt singer.

15. Aree Krainara, secretary to Interior Minister, guard and red-shirt leader from Nakhon Si Thammarat.

16. Yoswarit Chooklom (Jeng Dokjik), deputy secretary to Interior Minister, MC of red-shirt stage.

17. Petchawat Wattanasirikul, adviser to Social Development and Human Security Minister, leader from Chiang Mai

18. Naruemon Tharndamrong, adviser to Labour Minister, younger sister of Samut Prakan MP and red leader Pracha Prasopdee.

19. Sakda Boonpong,secretary to Education Minister, red leader in Nakhon Phanom.

20. Prasaeng Mongkolsiri, adviser to Education Minister, red shirt from Uthai Thani.

21. Worakorn Khamsingnok, deputy secretary to Education Minister, son of former Nakhon Ratchasima Prachathippatai,a red-shirt leader.

22. Nawin Boonset, secretary to Foreign Minister, red-shirt leader in Phichit.

23. Chinnawat Habunpat, adviser to Transport Minister, former president of taxi association, joined red shirts after 2006 coup.

24. Wichianchanin Sinthuprai, adviser to deputy Transport Minister, younger brother of former Roi Et MP and red leader Nisit.

25. Charnyut Hengtrakul, secretary to Transport Minister, red-shirt leader of disruption to Asean plus three Summit in Pattaya 2009.

26. Somwang Asrasee, adviser to Commerce Minister, businessman-treasurer to red shirts.

-- The Nation 2011-09-01

[whybother]

First of all, did the Nation really need to use the term "political officers"?

Were there any appointments of deputies or assistants that weren't red leaders?

[Buchholz]

Reconciliation?

[thaicbr]

First of all, did the Nation really need to use the term "political officers"?

Were there any appointments of deputies or assistants that weren't red leaders?

Thats what Thais call people who are in political office SO .........YES.

AS for the 2nd part yes there were additional appointments of brothers,sons,daughters etc of the MP's :example. Chalerms murdering son (alleged)

[slapout]

Are these people replacing former friends of the democratic party who held the same position? Or are these newly created positions and in either case, what kind of salary/perks are they to receive?

As officers of the government, what are their duties and work schedule?

[tlansford]

Interesting, just to have a list...

Question, How many POs are there altogether?

Found the wording a little odd, on this one, since the red shirts didn't exist before the coup...

23. Chinnawat Habunpat, adviser to Transport Minister, former president of taxi association, joined red shirts after 2006 coup.

[Buchholz]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

[SICHONSTEVE]

Reconciliation?

Yesss!!! Between the PTP and "red shirt thugs" to keep them quiet and on board the gravy train.

"Jobs for the yobs" you could say. I'm convinced it won't upset the Democrats as they are such an "admirable", worthy and deserving lot who have unselfishly served the country in an all-encompassing way, clearly, that their appointments will be wholeheartedly welcomed by the elitists and will not stir up any controversy!!! MucHHHHH!!! Ha Ha Ha Ha.

Let battle (re)commence!!!

Edited September 2, 2011 by SICHONSTEVE

[hanuman1]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

Edited September 2, 2011 by hanuman1

[lannarebirth]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

Unless it means that the Red Shirts are the voting class of PTP, while the PTP MP's interests represent the ownership class. I think they're just spouting off as they've already been well insulated from wage hikes in their many family businesses. They may even get more business as non Isaan manufacturers will be incurring greater expenses.

[hanuman1]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

Unless it means that the Red Shirts are the voting class of PTP, while the PTP MP's interests represent the ownership class. I think they're just spouting off as they've already been well insulated from wage hikes in their many family businesses. They may even get more business as non Isaan manufacturers will be incurring greater expenses.

Any more distinctions from you between the red shirts and PTP and you will be sent to the back of the class immediately.

[hammered]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

Unless it means that the Red Shirts are the voting class of PTP, while the PTP MP's interests represent the ownership class. I think they're just spouting off as they've already been well insulated from wage hikes in their many family businesses. They may even get more business as non Isaan manufacturers will be incurring greater expenses.

It will be intersting to see how the current alliance in PTP develops. I would guess they will remain togather while they have a common enemy/common cause. If however say Thaksin returns with cases falling that would signify victory over the old BKK elite and then the alliance may well become very shaky. The democrats will also likely either have to have been reformed at this point or face becoming increasinlgy marginalized. One way or another Thailand is headed for (mostly) class based 2-3 party system. It is at this point though hard to see exactly how it will end finalized

[Buchholz]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

The equation might be changed to does not equal if and when something more definitive than some transient verbal squabbling over cushy jobs transpires.

Family members can often bicker over the size of dessert pie slices... doesn't mean they disown each other. At the end of the day they remain united.

[SICHONSTEVE]

The move to reward so many Red Shirts has the largest contingent of PTP MP's (Issan) upset that their interests (and positions) were not nearly as well rewarded.

Since, as many posters here would have it, the PTP = Red Shirts, why on earth would they be upset? Surely their interests would be the same! Unless...

Their relationship is not so dissimilar to that of Sinn Fein and their military wing the IRA except the red shirts (on a whole are not essentially a para-military faction) - apart from those "mysterious gunmen in black", perhaps.